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Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman

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Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman

24 - Empowering Curly Hair Stylists with Breanna Bell

September 18, 2025 • Joanne Starkman • Episode 24

The Power Of Community In Clean Beauty
Joanne welcomes Breanna Bell, Innersense™ Organic Beauty’s Educator of the Year and newly appointed Chair of the Kansas City Board of Cosmetology. One of 11 children in an entrepreneurial family, Breanna shares how growing up surrounded by resourcefulness and self-starting spirit laid the foundation for her path. Her personal journey with Innersense™ began with curiosity, education, and the boldness of not knowing she was “too young” to step into something bigger.

Reclaiming Beauty For Textured Hair
Breanna speaks to the transformative experience of working with textured hair clients who have long been underserved by the industry. She shares how social media is shaping the next generation of stylists—for better and for worse—and the importance of staying grounded in real education and lived experience. With every client and classroom, she’s opening doors for more inclusive, affirming beauty spaces.

A Path Lit By Purpose
In this grounded and inspiring exchange, Breanna and Joanne explore how showing up with integrity—on the salon floor and in policy spaces—can shift entire systems. They also reflect on how social media is impacting the next generation of stylists, both as a tool and a pressure. Breanna’s story is a reminder that curiosity, connection, and aligned leadership can create meaningful change from the inside out.

Check out Curlology: Curlology.com and on IG: @TheStudyOfCurls

Connect with Breanna Bell on IG: @BreannaBell_ and LinkedIn: @BreannaBell

Chapters

03:04 Brianna's Role as Executive Director of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology

05:53 The Importance of Inclusion in Cosmetology Education

09:03 Challenges of Representation in the Beauty Industry

11:53 Access to Education for Future Cosmetologists

14:50 The Role of Wellness and Mindfulness in Beauty Education

17:56 Preparing Beauty Professionals for a Changing Industry

20:43 Inspiration for the Next Generation of Beauty Leaders

23:47 Resources for Young Entrepreneurs in the Beauty Industry

26:56 Brianna's Vision for Her Legacy in the Beauty Industry