The BE Series: Untold Stories of Leadership Transformation

HIGHLIGHT Episode — Kelly Cardenas Interview

This week we're going back to share one of our most popular interviews about resilience from Kelly Cardenas! Listen as he and Tina talk about childhood and adulthood adversity and how experiences shaped him into the motivational speaker and salon owner he is today.

HIGHLIGHT Episode — Justin Black Interview

This week we're highlighting on of our most popular interviews on The BE Series, an interview with Justin Black in honor of his wedding this week!

BE a Leader — Shaun Chiodo Interview

Circling back from our very first interview, Tina is back with Shaun Chiodo this week talking about the price tags of leadership. Don’t miss the conversation about casting and understanding vision, incentivizing buy-in with your team, clarity in expectations, reading your employees, and much more. What is T’s Takeaway? “Uncomfortable conversations don’t have to be uncomfortable. Any conversation can be comfortable if you’re having it for the right reasons.” 

BE Purposeful — Josh Sabo Interview

 

Josh Sabo, founder and CEO of The Industry, brings us a modern perspective on how to set young people up for success. Listen as he talks about how he teaches his own kids how to have financial freedom, how to identify next-steps in your purpose, how to channel lack of support into strength, how to talk about your successes, how to produce vision, and how to combat negativity. What is T’s Takeaway? “Loving yourself in an appropriate way is humility.”

BE Tough — Sean Casey Interview

In this powerful episode with Sean Casey we hear about him struggling in school as a kid, having a baby at a young age, the decision to become a barber, and how he started his successful business. Learn from his tenacious story of getting cancer, working through it, and where he is today. What is T's Takeaway? "Take a step every day. Do SOMETHING each day."

BE Present — Sissy & Jimmy Interview

In this episode Tina interviews her parents who have been married for 62 years. They share wisdom in regard to relationships, having a work ethic, keys for success, and more! What is T's takeaway? "Don't hire someone you can't learn something from."

BE a Dreamer — Alejandra Martinez Interview

Alejandra Martinez opens up about desperate situations living in Cuba and her journey to America. Recently making the Paul Mitchell Schools' Dean's List, her work ethic and determination will inspire you in this episode. What is T's Takeway? "Never lose your faith."

E33 BE Successful — Stephen Epstein Interview

Learn ten strategies for success from Stephen Epstein, a personal finance educator and founder of DollarCamp. From being labeled dumb by a teacher in first grade to skyrocketing success, this interview is one you don't want to miss. What is T's Takeaway? "Pour the coals on your purpose and you won't be so exhausted."

E32 BE Passionate — Lydia Davis Interview

This week Lydia Davis, a full-of-life salon owner and instructor in Miami, talks to Tina about the choices that contributed to her transformation as a leader. Through the loss of her baby she learned how not to quit in adversity and the value of transparency. What is T's Takeaway? “Don’t get too comfortable with your clients. Always ask fresh questions.”

E31 BE Kind — Carlton Northern Interview

In Episode 31, Tina and Carlton Northern have a powerful conversation about his highs and lows in the hair industry as Aretha Franklin's hair stylist. We're talking about honesty with mistakes, culture, tips for aspiring salon owners, mentorship, and more. What is T's Takeaway? "Show up 45 minutes early."