Do you feel like you were meant to have a kick-ass career as a hairstylist?

Like you got into this industry to make big things happen? Maybe you're struggling to

build a solid base and want some stability. Maybe you know social media is

important but it feels like a waste of time because you weren't seeing any

results. Maybe you've already had some amazing success but are craving more.

Maybe you're ready to truly enjoy the freedom and flexibility

this industry has to offer. Cutting and coloring skills will only get you so far,

but to build a lifelong career as a wealthy stylist, it takes business skills and a serious

marketing strategy. When you're ready to quit just working in your business and

start working on it, join us here where we share real success stories from

real stylists. I'm Brit Civa, social media and

marketing strategies just for hairstylists, and this is the Thriving Stylists

podcast.

Ashley, I am so excited. What people missed was the pre-show, which is always so much fun when we sit down to record a podcast, but I am so excited for the energy you're bringing today. I am so excited to introduce you to the thriving

stylist tribe. So thank you so much for being here.

Girl, it is my honor to be here. I'm so excited.

Oh my gosh. Well, I've been hooked on your energy since since day one so to share you is just a true joy.

So can you introduce yourself to us? Tell us a little bit about your journey. We love going way back here on the show.

So talk to us about when you first join the industry,

kind of that first year getting started, what did that look like for you?

Oh man, so I joined the industry in 2002 and I graduated high school and

duty school the same time. So I did a vocational program and so my

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