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PhorestFM: Building a Stronger Industry, Together

Phorest Software
Leadership
Salon Industry
Salon Management
Beauty Industry
Phorest Salon Software
Customer Experience
Conscious Productivity
Entrepreneurship
Salon Owners Summit 2024
Diversity and Inclusion
Codependency
Sustainability
Work-Life Balance
Mental Health
Green Salon Collective
Mentorship
Covid-19
Circular Economy
Neurodiversity
UK Beauty Industry

The professional hair, beauty, and medi-aesthetics industry has a lot to be proud of. Phorest has always been in awe of it. The energy. The camaraderie. The creativity. Being a business owner takes courage, but it can sometimes become an isolating, all-consuming reality. Amidst the daily whirlwind of tasks, there’s still the challenge of thinking ahead, of carving a path forward.The PhorestFM podc... more

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Latest Episodes

[331] Raquel Merlini is the founder of R SKIN Aesthetics in Michigan. As a seasoned Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist with over 14 years of experience in the plastics industry, she offers a real-world model of collaborative ca... more

Connect with Joanne Starkman and Innersense Organic Beauty

For Joanne’s podcast, check out Trust Your Innersense with Joanne Starkman, and EP58 for her interview with Louise Keane or EP59 for her solo cast unpacking her experience at the Sacred Spir... more

[329] AI is soon coming to Phorest, and this serves as officially non-officially the first conversation in a string of ones to be sprinkled into the podcast’s schedule during Season 10.

A version of this conversation could easily live in extremes, b... more

[328] Thinking about change can often bring up questions about readiness. Are we ready to move into this bigger space, to move cities, to grow the team? Juliann Upton, the founder and driving force behind Mesh Hair Studio, Nail Bar & Head Spa, would ... more

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Raquel Merlini
Registered nurse, licensed esthetician, certified aesthetics nurse specialist; founder of R Skin Aesthetics
R Skin Aesthetics
Episode: Raquel Merlini on Building a Broader System of Care & World of Integrity in Aesthetics
Joanne Starkman
Founder, Chief Visionary Officer and sole of Innersense Organic Beauty
Innersense Organic Beauty
Episode: Leading In Alignment With Joanne Starkman: A Continuous & Conscious Return to Self
Jennifer Jade Alvarez
Founder of Refined Beauty; Salon CEO Method Coach; host introduction described her background in cosmetology and business leadership
Refined Beauty, Naperville, Illinois
Episode: Jennifer Jade Alvarez on Where AI & Automation Can Drive Impact in an Industry Built on Human Connection (w/ Rich Cullen)
Juliann Upton
Driving force behind Mesh Hair Studio, Nail Bar & Head Spa
Mesh Hair Studio, Albuquerque
Episode: Juliann Upton on Change As an Invitation to Come Alive
Davina Devine
One of Ireland's most recognizable drag queens and cabaret showgirls
Independent performer and brand ambassador
Episode: Live From the Salon Owners Summit 2026 with Davina Devine
Heather Harris
Founder and CEO of Spark Pro Global
Spark Pro Global
Episode: Heather Harris on Strategic Delegation: Survival Mode Has an Expiry Date
Calvin Stovall
Chief Experience Officer of Iconic Presentations LLC, speaker with nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality and nonprofit service industries
Iconic Presentations LLC
Episode: Live From the Salon Owners Summit 2026 with Calvin Stovall
Tom Kuhn
Founder and CEO of Qunity, expert on salon success and financial literacy.
Qunity
Episode: Tom Kuhn on What Top-Performing Salons Do Differently: Benchmarks & Data-Backed Profitability Insights
Ronan Percival
CEO of Phorest and advocate for salon industry data utilization.
Phorest
Episode: Tom Kuhn on What Top-Performing Salons Do Differently: Benchmarks & Data-Backed Profitability Insights

Host

Alex Bélisle-Springer
Host of multiple shows and guiding conversations; Global Education Content Lead at Phorest Salon Software

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Perfection

    This is a must listen podcast for anyone and everyone in the beauty industry! Alex is incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ashleenicolexo
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful, Inspiring and Great for the Salon Community

    PhorestFM is such a great listen for anyone in the hair and beauty industry. It’s always insightful and packed with real conversations that actually relate to what salon owners and professionals experience day to day. I love how inspirational the guests and stories are, and how it highlights different voices across the industry. It really feels like it helps keep the community connected while sharing ideas, challenges and wins. Definitely a podcast I look forward to and would recommend to anyone... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SalonCommunityMember
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this one

    Alex always asks thoughtful questions and it gives a lot of good insight into what it takes to be a successful leader, a considerate entrepreneur, and a beauty industry expert in practical and creative ways. I always get some new perspectives when I listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheri Francis
    United States3 months ago
  • Great!

    Great tone, super informative, fantastic software - thanks for doing what you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BST2015
    United States3 months ago
  • Best of the best

    One of my favorite podcasts! I love this show and I love Phorest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eveksk
    United States3 months ago

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The host asks thoughtful questions and keeps conversations focused on actionable takeaways.
Listeners praise practical, real-world insights for salon growth and leadership.
Guests are diverse and industry-relevant, with a strong emphasis on community and ethics.

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Leading In Alignment With Joanne Starkman: A Continuous & Conscious Return to Self
Q: What role does leadership responsibility play in spreading wellness and sustainability within the industry?
Responsibility is about elevating the industry's vibration, expanding care to caregivers and clients, and fostering collaborations that amplify impact beyond any single brand; it's also about self-work to prevent triggering and enable healthier partnerships.
Leading In Alignment With Joanne Starkman: A Continuous & Conscious Return to Self
Q: How does Joanne protect the integrity of indigenous practices while making them accessible in a corporate setting?
She emphasizes honoring practices without claiming direct lineage, encourages an amalgamation of energy practices, and uses structured ceremonies (like despacio) in their own context to educate and inspire staff while preserving respect for traditions.
Leading In Alignment With Joanne Starkman: A Continuous & Conscious Return to Self
Q: What was Joanne's intention going into the Ireland experience, and has it affected her sense of identity or lineage?
She intended to connect with humanity and culture rather than seek a direct lineage; the experience deepened her sense of humanity, broadened her leadership, and reinforced the ripple effect of nature and presence on personal and professional growth.
Live From the Salon Owners Summit 2026 with Calvin Stovall
Q: Is there a story from your book that embodies your framework?
Calvin mentions Joseph Lee, a historic figure in hospitality, who exemplified innovation and perseverance through his creation of bread-making machines and successful restaurants, aligning with the iconic framework.
Live From the Salon Owners Summit 2026 with Calvin Stovall
Q: How did your book, 'Hidden Hospitality', come about?
Calvin's book originated from a monograph he wrote in graduate school discussing black hotel ownership, which later inspired him to publish after finding the document years later.

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A show focused on management, marketing, leadership, and culture within professional beauty, hair, and medi-aesthetics. Conversational episodes feature salon owners, brand leaders, and industry educators sharing actionable insights on growing teams, improving client experience, integrating technology, and building sustainable businesses. Noteworthy is the blend of practitioner wisdom with data-driven topics, plus episodes that spotlight live events and cross-industry perspectives, which can give listeners practical Playbooks for profitability, retention, and culture. Potential guests and sponsors may find value in leadership, customer experience, and community-building angles that consistently surface across episodes.

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1. Raquel Merlini
2. Joanne Starkman
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5. Davina Devine
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