EPISODE 1
Boundaries, Ballgowns, and Business:
The Award-Winning Evolution of Hair by LMN
Lyndsey takes us behind the scenes of her 20-year career, sharing the raw reality of opening her dream salon in Jesmond just eight weeks after a C-section. We discuss the "unhinged" excuses for client no-shows, the courage it takes to put your own initials on a brand, and how to rediscover your passion when you feel like you’ve fallen out of love with the chair.
1st February 2026
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15 mins
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
EPISODE 2
The "Why Not?" Mindset: Danielle Walling on Championing
the North East Hair & Beauty Community
We sit down with a true industry icon and the visionary founder of the North East Hair & Beauty Awards, Danielle Walling. Danielle takes us on a journey through the grit and glamour of her career - from building multiple salons from the ground up and navigating high-stakes renovations, to becoming the driving force behind the region's biggest night of recognition.
1st March 2026
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50 mins
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
EPISODE 3
In this episode we chat to Maeve Frances. You might recognise Maeve from Married at First Sight UK, but aside from entertaining us on the TV screen, Maeve has built a successful Aesthetic clinic and Training Academy! Aside from a bunch of BTS and MAFS gossip... we get into the power of you, overcoming the fear of showing up online, and scheduling like a boss.
1st April 2026
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47 mins
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
EPISODE 4
In this episode we chat to Melissa Wright. Founder of Allure — which she has grown into two salon locations, an accredited nail training academy, and her own HEMA- and TPO-free nail product line. With the recent TPO ban sending the UK nail industry into panic mode, Melissa is a voice of reason — calm, informed, and actually building products which are compliant with new regulations.
24th April 2026
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71 mins
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
EPISODE 5
What does it actually take to build a hair extension business from the ground up — and then do it all over again in a brand new city? In this episode, I'm joined by Ellie, founder of ELRAE Hair Extensions and Training Academy, to talk about going all-in on a niche, the reality of rebuilding your client base from scratch, and the business strategy behind getting — and staying — fully booked, with a high value clients.
12th May 2026
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74 mins
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
EPISODE 6
Redefining Aesthetics: Stigma, Women's Health, and the chair
changing lives with Dolce Aesthetics
In this episode, I sit down with Nicole, founder of Dolce Aesthetics — nurse, practitioner, and the woman now working full-time from Tyneside Surgical Services, where what she's doing goes way beyond aesthetics.
19th July 2026
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47 mins
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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