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
140 episodes
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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36:55
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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31:35
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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45:16
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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30:13
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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28:47
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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31:52
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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30:08
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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31:15
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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30:47
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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28:49
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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31:17
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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46:24
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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34:56
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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39:59
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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31:39
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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13:00
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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12:24
Our lessons from 2024
In this episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, Nicola and Tessa delve deep into their reflections and biggest lessons of the year, including the importance of alignment, understanding ego, effective communication, and the transformative power ...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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33:35
Are you the boss you'd want to work for?
In this episode of the Conscious Salon podcast, hosts Nikki and Tess delve into a reflective discussion about their leadership styles, focusing on the evolution of their approach to managing their team and business. They emphasise the importanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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33:54
Have respect for your cancellation policy
In this episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, hosts Nicola and Tessa discuss the importance of enforcing cancellation policies in the salon business. They reflect on the balance needed between holding firm to policies and showing compassion f...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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32:00
Questions to ask in an interview
In this episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, hosts Tessa and Nicola discuss the importance of managing expectations for both job seekers and employers. They delve into an in-depth guide on conducting interviews at The Conscious Salon, includ...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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35:22
Improving your salon team culture
In this episode of the Conscious Salon Podcast, hosts Nicola and Tessa dive deep into essential tips on improving salon culture and teamwork. Through empowering leadership, collaboration, maintaining consistency, engaging in activities outside ...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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28:25
Preparing for the Silly Season
In this lively episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, the hosts provide practical tips for salon owners and entrepreneurs to stay calm and grounded during the busy holiday season. The episode highlights strategies such as meal prepping, intent...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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30:28
Burning Out featuring Tae
In this episode of The Conscious Salon podcast, we welcome back a special guest, Tae, who previously worked at the salon and has now returned to Melbourne. They discuss the difficult yet rewarding journey of rejoining the team, the importance o...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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39:21
Surviving, Not Thriving
In this episode of the Conscious Salon podcast, hosts Nicky and Tess delve into a wide range of topics, from the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy to the significance of conscious leadership and mentorship. They respond to listener...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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35:30