The Conscious Salon
Welcome to The Conscious Salon.
Join Tessa and Nicola - sisters, best friends and founders of aHead, Melbourne’s First Mindful Salon.
In this space, you’ll be empowered, inspired and entertained by the ups and downs of running a conscious, small business.
We chat mindset, culture, business and give you practical steps to make your life more conscious.
Episodes
148 episodes
You always have choice
In this episode of The Conscious Salon, we’re diving deep into the idea of personal responsibility and exploring how often we carry things that aren’t actually ours to hold.Off the back of a wholesome weekend sleepover wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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25:18
The REVIVE Retreat
Welcome back to The Conscious Salon Podcast. In this episode, Tess and I (Nicola) are joined by our incredible team member, Tae, as we reflect on one of the most transformative weekends we've had - our latest private client retreat: REVIVE<...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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41:28
Accounting 101 for Salon Owners feat. Kate Slater
In today’s episode, we sat down with the incredible Kate Slater, a CFO and accountant who’s not only brilliant with numbers, but also so down-to-earth and passionate about empowering business owners — especially in the salon space.We cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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32:07
Feeling guilty with team
In this episode of The Conscious Salon, we go deep into the real emotional landscape that comes with running a salon – specifically, the guilt that creeps in when you're trying to lead, grow and support your team, all while maintaining...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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27:33
Business is a family affair
This episode is one that’s truly close to our hearts. We sat down with someone who is not only our biggest supporter, but the heartbeat of our family - our beautiful mum.We wanted to have an honest, vulnerable chat about how self-develop...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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31:25
Our team are struggling
In this candid episode, salon owners and leadership mentors Tess and Nicola open up about the challenges and responsibilities that come with leading a conscious team - especially during emotionally charged times. Over the past few weeks, their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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31:49
Entrepreneurs Escapism
Welcome back to another episode of The Conscious Salon Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of escapism in entrepreneurship, exploring how it manifests and tips for overcoming it. From avoiding responsibilities to engaging in h...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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36:18
The Ah Well Theory
In this episode of the Conscious Salon Podcast, hosts Nicola and Tess introduce the 'Ah Well' theory, a mindset that has transformed their approach to stress and anxiety. Joined by guest Rache Mahon, they discuss how this philosophy, born from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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29:51
We ditched Saturdays
In this episode, Nicola and Tessa discuss the revolutionary changes at their salon, The Conscious Salon, which includes transitioning to a 4-day work week. The hosts share their journey from working Saturdays to eliminating them entirely to pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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37:12
Your consultations will never be the same after this feat. Louisa Shaw
Welcome back to the Conscious Salon Podcast! Today we have a very special guest, Louisa Shaw, founder of Luca Hare and The Colour Society. Louisa joins us for a spontaneous and enlightening conversation about the importance of client consultati...
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Episode 139
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31:52
Mumma Tess is back! Adjusting to motherhood
In this episode of The Conscious Salon Podcast, we welcome Tess back after her six-week maternity leave. Tess candidly shares her experiences of becoming a mother, from the nerve-wracking moments of early labor to the euphoric birth of her son ...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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45:33
We got a client complaint - Let's debrief it
Join us in this episode of the Conscious Salon Podcast where we dive deep into handling client feedback and maintaining team alignment. Co-host Tae steps in for Tess, who is on maternity leave, to discuss a recent client experience that didn't ...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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30:30
Steal our Client Journey Blueprint
Welcome to another solo episode of The Conscious Salon podcast. While Tess is on maternity leave, enjoying her time with her new son River, I wanted to share some valuable insights into one of our most essential practices at our brick-and-morta...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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29:04
Being a supportive partner to a business owner feat. Pete Young
Welcome back to The Conscious Salon podcast! In this special episode, I chat with my amazing boyfriend, Pete Young, about our journey together over the past 17 years. Pete shares insights into his unique jobs, including working at a...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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32:09
Why bigger isn't always better
In this episode of the Conscious Salon podcast, Nicola welcomes back guest Rache Mahon. Rache reflects on her promise to keep things together during this recording, especially after a previous experience that went awry. The conversation dives i...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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30:25
Mentoring will change your team forever
Welcome back to the Conscious Salon Podcast! Join us as we sit down with our special guest, Tae, who shares her incredible journey of personal and professional growth through mentorship. From her initial overwhelming experience at a...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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31:32
Going from Employer to Employee
In this special episode of The Conscious Salon Podcast, we're recording live from the salon and I have the pleasure of introducing our newest team member, Jess. Join us as Jess shares her incredible journey over the past few years: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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31:04
Our first mentoring experience
Welcome to the Conscious Salon podcast! Today, I'm flying solo to share a deeply personal and transformative story about our journey into mentorship, self-development, and self-discovery. Tess and I founded Melbourne's first mindful salon 12 ye...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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29:05
You are choosing a high cortisol life
Welcome to the Conscious Salon podcast! In this episode, Nicola and Tessa explore their past struggles with high cortisol levels and share practical tips for maintaining balance and reducing stress. As salon owners, they discuss the addiction t...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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31:34
Our biggest life traumas
In this deeply emotional episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, we dive into our personal experiences with loss and grief, sharing stories of loved ones who have passed away and the impact of those events on our lives. Tess discusses the emoti...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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46:41
You have leaky boundaries
In this episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, hosts Nicola and Tessa embark on a discussion about the importance of setting boundaries, particularly in the context of managing a salon. They discuss their own experiences with having leaky boun...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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35:13
You need a word for the year
In this episode of The Conscious Salon Podcast, hosts Nicola and Tessa discuss setting their words for 2025. They explore the significance of these words and how they plan to implement them in their lives. They also express gratitude for the jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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40:16
Are you trauma dumping on clients?
In this episode of The Conscious Salon Podcast, Nicky and Tess share insights into their new split roster system, stories from their salon, and reflections on the mental load carried by women. The hosts also emphasise the importance of maintain...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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31:56
The Intention Setting Episode
In this episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, Nicola and Tess guide listeners through part two of their reflection and intention-setting series for 2025. They invite listeners to find a comfortable space and engage deeply with ten prompts aim...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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13:17
The Reflection Episode
In this episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, Nicola and Tessa guide salon and clinic owners through a reflective journey of the year 2024. They then introduce a series of ten reflective prompts aimed at evaluating accomplishments, growth, ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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12:41