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Tell Her
Tell Her - Extraordinary Ordinary Women
In Tell Her, I sit down with inspiring women, many of whom I’ve met as clients in my hair loss clinic, to explore their incredible life journeys. Each guest reflects on what they would tell their past, present, and future self if they could offer her heartfelt advice.
Our conversations shine a light on the resilience and strength of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. From navigating health challenges to surviving domestic abuse, undergoing treatments, and balancing work amidst adversity, these stories reveal the courage and wisdom that often go unnoticed.
Join us for real, raw, and uplifting discussions that celebrate the beauty of perseverance and the power of shared experiences.
Tell Her
Turning Pain into Power: Rebecca Dickenson on Boundaries, Burnout & Brave Choices
In this powerful episode of The Tell Her Podcast, host Sharni Knighton sits down with Rebecca Dickenson, an industry-leading hair professional and entrepreneur, to explore the emotional side of service-based careers, personal growth, and the power of human connection.
Rebecca opens up about how hairdressing is more than just a job it’s about creating safe spaces, navigating vulnerability, and knowing when to protect your energy. She shares how her own experiences with burnout, toxic relationships, and life-changing decisions like cutting ties with her family led her to discover resilience and redefine success on her own terms.
Whether you’re a beauty professional, entrepreneur, or someone seeking clarity in your personal life, this conversation offers actionable insights on setting boundaries, embracing change, and finding strength in vulnerability.
Key Moments Include:
✔️The Emotional Side of Hairdressing: Why authentic connection matters for both clients and professionals.
✔️Setting Healthy Boundaries: How Rebecca protects her energy without compromising passion.
✔️Overcoming Burnout: Practical tips to maintain mental well-being while running a service-based business.
✔️Letting Go of Toxic Relationships: Why it’s okay to walk away from connections that no longer serve you.
✔️Mental Health in the Workplace: How to build a support network and reach out when you’re struggling.
✔️Personal Growth & Self-Belief: Turning self-doubt into confidence and embracing discomfort as part of success.
Podcast Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
04:12 - More Than Just Hairdressing
10:35 - The Emotional Toll of Service-Based Careers
17:29 - Boundaries Are a Superpower
25:11 - Toxic Relationships & Letting Go
34:20 - Mental Health in the Workplace
42:45 - Finding Your Support Network
50:30 - Overcoming Self-Doubt & Embracing Confidence
1:02:18 - Social Media vs. Reality
1:10:42 - Lessons from Loss & Letting Go
1:17:53 - Closing Thoughts & Takeaways
1:20:00 - Outro
Resources & Mentions:
🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton: https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp
🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com/
🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=qr
🔗 Connect with Rebecca Dickenson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bec_dickenson?igsh=MThlZGN5dnphMnFrYw==
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ABOUT YOUR HOST — SHARNI KNIGHTON
I’m Sharni Knighton, the creator and host of Tell Her. I was inspired to start this podcast after meeting so many extraordinary ordinary women through my hair loss and wig clinic. I wanted to give these women a space to share their stories and help them realize that what they see as “ordinary” is truly extraordinary.
As an educator, I also train stylists in the hair loss industry around the world — and I’m passionate about showing them who these incredible women are. I believe you should only step into this work if you’re ready to truly help and connect with the women you serve.
✨ Connect with my work:
- Hair Loss & Wig Clinic → www.sharniknighton.co.uk
- Training Academy → www.sharniknightonacademy.com
- IntelliMESH Product Line → www.intellimesh.co.uk
✨ Follow on social:
- TikTok → @sharniknighton
- Podcast TikTok → @tell.her.podcast
