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The Starting Messy Podcast

Misty Jayne
Entrepreneurship
Personal Development
Money Mindset
Beauty Industry
Hairstyling
Financial Habits
Burnout
Coaching
Emotional Intelligence
Debt Management
Mental Health
Financial Freedom
Personal Growth
Boundaries
Self-Care
Hair Industry
Confidence
Mindset
Hairstylists
Money Management

The Starting Messy Podcast is hosted by Misty Jayne, life coach for hairstylists and salon owners, and it is the only podcast in the beauty industry that goes deeper than tips, trends, and tactics. This is where we get real... about the self-doubt that keeps you from raising your prices, the people pleasing that's running your schedule, the money mindset blocks that have nothing to do with how tal... more

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At 41, after coloring her roots every two weeks for over two decades, Misty made the decision to grow out her natural gray. In this solo episode, she gets brutally honest about what came up in the first month — not just the logistics of the grow-out,... more

Last week's episode was about living in survival mode — this week, Misty gets specific about how survival mode actually runs your hairstyling business without you even noticing. If you've ever people-pleased your way into a schedule you hate, felt to... more

This week, Misty gets more personal than usual. She's told you about getting out of debt. She's told you about leaving the chair to become a coach. But she hasn't told you the full story of going from a hyper-independent, angry teenager to the person... more

This week on The Starting Messy Podcast, I'm sitting down with Ambrosia Carey — salon owner, business consultant, and host of the Successful Stylist Academy podcast — for a conversation that started with a single word swap that changed everything for... more

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Ambrosia Carey
Salon owner and business consultant; host of Successful Stylist Academy
Successful Stylist Academy
Episode: Stop Chasing Confidence, Start Building Certainty w/ Ambrosia Carey
Kelly Cahen
Industry professional joining as a guest for this episode
Episode: The Most Important Salon Asset Is You (And Why You’re Struggling To Find It) w/ Kelly Cahen
Janean Cook
The Healing Therapist; hairstylist for 22 years and yoga teacher for 10 years
The Healing Therapist
Episode: From Lowest Point to Rebuilt: A Hairstylist’s Healing Story w/ Janean Cook
Spencer Lane
Spencer Lane Artistry educator and retreat participant
Spencer Lane Artistry
Episode: The Truth About Hair Industry Retreats w/ Spencer Stout
Kat McEwan
The Anti-Hairdresser
The Anti-Hairdresser
Episode: Stop Hiding: The Anti-Hairdresser on Identity, Sobriety & Building Back Bigger w/ Kat McEwan
Annie Fisher
AFH Salon owner, career stylist, and author
AFH Salon (Seattle)
Episode: Love Is in the Hair: Self-Worth, Starting Over, and the Courage to Go All In w/ Annie Fisher
Misty Jayne Harmon
Hairdresser for 23+ years turned money coach and life coach; focuses on beauty industry wellness and personal development
Out of Step / The Starting Messy Podcast
Episode: Fuck the Boxes we put ourselves in (An interview from Out Of Step Podcast w/ Andrew Carruthers)
Kelly Richmond-Virginia
Seven-figure multi-business entrepreneur, published author, international presenter; co-guest discussing pivot and self-leadership
Self-directed businesses; hair salons (two)
Episode: The Art of the Pivot: Knowing Who You Are Changes Everything w/ Kelly Cahen
Alison Rodriguez-Jones
Salon co-founder, founder of Mastermynd Beauty
Mastermynd Beauty / Mastermynd Media
Episode: From Undercover "Cop" to Salon Owner: Building a Business Beyond the Chair w/ Alison Rodriguez

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Misty Jayne
Host of The Starting Messy Podcast; life coach for hairstylists and salon owners.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Nothing is surface level

    Misty has a way of getting all of her guests to comfortably open up about life in ways that aren’t discussed enough. Her conversations are raw and unfiltered, and somehow they find me at just the right time in my life 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casey Taylor Stylist
    United States2 years ago
  • More then business

    I truly enjoy how deep this podcast is! She goes to the root of problems and really empowers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexyounghair
    United States2 years ago
  • MUST LISTEN!!

    Misty is such a breath of fresh air & i know SO many stylists that need to hear this podcast. I’ll definitely be recommending it left & right 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    11111direction
    United States3 years ago
  • JUST LISTEN

    As a mens only, part time stylist I assumed Misty’s podcast wouldn’t bring me much value. UM I WAS WRONG. This is so much more than a hairstylist podcast. The life lessons, heart to hearts, reassuring, and motivating messages are incredible. Listening to just one show lit a fire in me and motivated me to make a few changes to my business to allow me a better life/work balance. Please do yourself a favor and take the time to listen, while cooking, working out, driving (even if it’s a short drive)... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big B❤️
    United States4 years ago
  • Finally

    With all the buzz about having to specialize and fit into this new mold of hairdressing, this episode of “finding what works” hit home! So glad I found this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jkhgly33
    United States4 years ago

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The Most Important Salon Asset Is You (And Why You’re Struggling To Find It) w/ Kelly Cahen
Q: How does Misty view the balance between learning and doing, especially in a field crowded with courses and advice?
Mist insists that knowledge must be implemented to build confidence; endless courses without action erode creativity, and true progress comes from applying lessons in real-life practice, not just consuming more information.
The Most Important Salon Asset Is You (And Why You’re Struggling To Find It) w/ Kelly Cahen
Q: What is the core aim of this retreat, beyond education and strategy?
The retreat is designed to strip away the noise and give growth-minded professionals a space to be authentic, to connect deeply with themselves and others, and to experience a transformative shift by stepping out of their comfort zones.
Why Personality Matters More Than Skill in Building Dream Clients w/ Kati Whitledge
Q: Who are you and what do you do?
Kati Whitledge explains she started as a hairstylist, became a multi-location salon owner, and launched Maya to help stylists attract better clients and build dream clientele; Maya predicts outcomes for first visits to reduce anxiety and improve retention.
Overthinking, Pivoting & Pivoting Again: A Real Talk Episode with Carly Zanoni @the.blonde.chronicles
Q: How do you manage the overwhelm of information in the education space?
I stay focused on actionable, small improvements rather than chasing every new trend; I believe in taking little pieces from multiple teachers, staying authentic, and iterating based on what your audience actually finds useful.
Overthinking, Pivoting & Pivoting Again: A Real Talk Episode with Carly Zanoni @the.blonde.chronicles
Q: What was the pricing strategy and how did you handle expectations about impact?
I kept the initial price very affordable (around $10) and used a private page to test demand, understanding that not every class would be a life-changing breakthrough but that small, consistent value would compound over time.

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What is The Starting Messy Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deep personal development for beauty professionals, with a focus on inner-work, money mindset, boundaries, and sustainable growth in the salon world. Across episodes, listeners hear honest conversations about burnout, self-trust, career pivots, and the role of retreats and community in transforming both personal life and business. A standout is the host's willingness to blend coaching, lived experience, and practical mindset strategies—often weaving in high-value guest expertise and real-world anecdotes that challenge conventional salon advice. The format ranges from solo reflections to in-depth interviews, all aimed at helping listeners move beyond surface-level tactics toward a more intentional, fulfilled professional ... more

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1. Ambrosia Carey
2. Kelly Cahen
3. Janean Cook
4. Spencer Lane
5. Kat McEwan
6. Annie Fisher
7. Misty Jayne Harmon
8. Kelly Richmond-Virginia

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