Success in the hair industry isn't always pretty.

In this episode of The Eight Podcast, I sit down with Cassandra De Rossa for a real, unfiltered conversation about business, salon drama, navigating challenges, and what it actually takes to keep moving forward when things get hard.

We talk about the lessons that come from setbacks, the realities of building a career behind the chair, and why resilience is often the difference between those who make it and those who don't.

If you've ever felt discouraged, questioned your path, or wondered if the hard work is worth it, this conversation is for you.

Go find Cassandra on Instagram:

@cassderossa

@whiteopalhairco

@whiteopalwedding

Find me:

@kellymaxwellhair

@kellymaxwellhairextensions

Okay…this conversation with Melanie Hasson was SO good. 🤍

We sat down and talked all about social media, business growth, building a salon, and what really happens behind the scenes when your platform starts growing fast.

And when I say fast…I mean FAST. Melanie went from only a few thousand followers to over 200K followers in just months. 👏🏼

But honestly? What I love most is that she didn’t just build followers…she built a real business behind it. A successful salon. A strong brand. A loyal community. And she shares so much wisdom in this episode.

We talked about what actually works on social media right now, how to stand out online, the pressure that can come with growth, and what it really takes to keep showing up consistently.

This episode is packed with so much value, especially if you’re a stylist or business owner trying to grow online right now.

Go give her a follow at @melaniemhasson and check out her website here: https://www.melaniemhasson.com/

Okay… can we talk about this episode for a second?

I sat down with Juney Radford, and I’m telling you right now, this conversation is different.

Like yes… we talk about hair, but not in the way you think.

Because what she does?
It’s not just installs. It’s not just “before and after.”

It’s women sitting in her chair who don’t feel like themselves anymore…and her helping them get that back.

And if you’re in this industry, you know how big that is.

We got into the emotional side of hair loss…the stuff clients don’t always say out loud…and what it actually takes to show up for them at that level.

And I loved this part because Juney doesn’t just “do hair.”

She sees the person first. That’s the difference.

So if you’re a stylist and you want to go deeper with your clients…or you’ve ever had someone sit in your chair and you just knew there was more going on…

You need to listen to this.

It’ll shift how you think about what we do.

Go listen and tell me what hit you 🤍

And go follow her → @iamjuneybee