In this forty-first episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is joined by Gabbie, founder of Tilted Crown, for an honest and deeply human conversation about creativity, intuition and building a business alongside motherhood.

Gabbie shares her journey from aspiring journalist to hairdresser and creative entrepreneur, reflecting on the early influences that shaped her path and the moments that invited her to rethink what she really wanted from life and work.

She opens up about the loss of her father and how grief became a turning point that led her to reconnect with her intuition, trust herself more deeply and pursue a business that truly aligned with who she is.

This episode explores what it looks like to build a business rooted in authenticity, creativity and spirituality, while navigating self-doubt, growth and the realities of life as a mum.

From creating a home studio to stepping into new opportunities through fashion events, Gabbie’s story is a reminder that success doesn’t always follow a straight line and that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is trust the process, even when you’re winging it.

This conversation is reflective, encouraging and full of reassurance for anyone building a business in a season of change, loss or growth and especially for mums learning to hold ambition and motherhood side by side.

• Gabbie’s journey from aspiring journalist to hairdresser and business owner

• The role of creativity and family influence in shaping her career path

• How loss can become a catalyst for clarity and change

• Trusting intuition and authenticity in business decisions

• Navigating self-doubt and stepping into new opportunities

• Building a home studio and creating a business that fits around life

• Fashion events, visibility and saying yes before you feel ready

• Balancing ambition, motherhood and presence as a mum

• Redefining success through alignment, meaning and personal growth

Whether you’re navigating change, rebuilding after loss, or learning to trust yourself more deeply in business, Gabbie’s story offers comfort, perspective and a reminder that there’s no one right way to do this.

[00:00] Introduction and Gabbie’s background [02:30] Early creativity and the shift from journalism to hairdressing [05:40] Family influence and finding her own path [08:50] Losing her father and reevaluating life and work [12:20] Authenticity, intuition and spirituality in business [15:45] Overcoming self-doubt and embracing new opportunities [18:30] Building a home studio and creating flexibility [21:10] Fashion events and expanding creative confidence [24:00] Motherhood, balance and being present [27:30] Encouragement for anyone feeling unsure or behind

• How following creativity can lead to unexpected success

• Loss as a turning point for deeper alignment

• Why intuition and authenticity matter in business

• Building confidence through action, not certainty

• Creating a business that supports life and motherhood

• Success as growth, meaning and self-trust

Gabbie is the founder and creative mind behind Tilted Crown, where she shares her journey of building a name in the hair industry through consistency, creativity and self-belief.

She’s passionate about growth, trusting the process and building a business while navigating motherhood as a mum of soon-to-be two.

You can connect with Gabbie and follow her work here:

https://www.tiltedcrownhairstudio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tilted.crown.hair/