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From hereditary hooded eyelids to hospital grippy socks — Megan is sharing everything about her recent blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and why insurance actually covered this cosmetic procedure.

💬 In this episode, she reveals:
👁 Her consultation and pain-free recovery process
🥤 The hilarious mystery of a Diet Coke package that showed up post-surgery
💉 Conversations on brow lifts, Botox, and lash lifts & tints
🧦 Hospital socks, childhood eyelid antics, and all the real-life moments in between

Morgan jumps in with her own beauty and surgical stories, from breast reduction recovery to dermatology visits, making this episode part cosmetic confessional and part comedy hour.

Whether you’re curious about eyelid surgery, love beauty talk, or just came for the Diet Coke drama, this one’s a must-listen.

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00:00 The Mysterious Diet Coke Package

02:39 Eye Surgery Journey Begins

03:41 Consultation and Insurance Coverage

07:21 Surgery Day Experience

12:55 Post-Surgery Reflections

15:09 Scheduling and Rescheduling Appointments

15:40 Medical Procedures and Personal Experiences

16:17 Breast Reduction and Dermatology

17:04 Doogie Howser and Stitches Removal

18:47 Eyelash Extensions and Beauty Routines

21:13 Facelifts and Cosmetic Surgery

25:34 Diet Coke Story and Family Anecdotes

26:35 Podcast Reflections and Listener Engagement

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She may be soft-spoken, but Lawyer Stansberry brings big impact — from the treatment room to real-life conversations about confidence, healing, and motherhood.

In this episode, we talk about:
– How a bet with her brother led her into the beauty industry
– Creating a comfortable, shame-free space for hair removal (yes, even for the guys!)
– Tips for men’s hair removal and why the experience doesn’t have to be scary
– Why she’s passionate about helping clients feel confident in their skin
– Hormonal struggles, traumatic pregnancies, NICU stays, and how motherhood shaped her path
– The importance of rest, resilience, and redefining beauty

Lawyer’s calming presence is everything, and her honesty makes this one of our most heartfelt episodes yet.

Whether you’re in the esthetics world, navigating motherhood, or just love a powerful story of purpose — you’ll want to tune in.

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00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:40 Discussing Full Body Waxing

01:58 Personal Experiences with Waxing

02:57 Getting into the Industry

04:25 Challenges and Client Stories

07:50 Men and Waxing

13:47 Personal Health Journey

18:46 Emergency C-Section and Magnesium Sulfate

20:51 Naming the Baby and NICU Concerns

21:30 Post-Delivery Challenges and NICU Experience

28:22 Second Pregnancy and Delivery During COVID

31:32 Rejoining the Beauty Industry

34:53 Personal Growth and Reflections

36:27 The Rewards of the Beauty Industry

37:09 Conclusion and Future Plans

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We’re switching things up with our first-ever stylist spotlight, and trust us! It’s a good one.

Meet Yadi, a color specialist with over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, including the last 8 at Studio M. From her early days with the legendary “Pennies girls” crew to navigating culture shifts, hair textures, and mental health, Yadi brings wisdom, warmth, and a whole lot of heart to this episode.

💬 What we cover:
– How to find the right workplace culture in a salon
– The day Yadi almost died from COVID (thanks, TJ Maxx 👀)
– The emotional labor of being a stylist (we’re basically therapists)
– Why therapy and mental health advocacy matter so much in this industry
– Working with Asian and Mexican hair types
– Her journey from journalism to beauty school
– Grandma life, marriage stories, and the lessons learned
– “The day I stop learning is the day I retire” is her motto
– A reminder that being a great stylist means knowing when to listen, learn, and evolve

🎉 Bonus: Yadi gives out so many shout-outs in this episode!
Need a glow-up?
✨ Hit up CB Aesthetics
✨ Ask for Jenny, Courtney, or Ashley — “If you want a beautiful face, these are your girls!”

Whether you're a hairstylist, a salon owner, or someone who just loves a good story, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even feel a little emotional.

🧠 “This felt like therapy today.”
– Yadi

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

00:34 Meeting Yadi: First Impressions

01:35 Quickfire Questions

05:37 Yadi's Journey into the Industry

10:53 Life and Career Reflections

23:50 Current Life and Future Plans

25:56 Family and Babysitting Plans

26:09 Grandkids and Funny Stories

27:49 COVID Experience and Survival

37:10 Mental Health and Therapy

45:10 Weight Loss Journey

47:37 Hair Salon Life and Friendships

49:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Let’s be real — if there’s salon drama, it’s probably going down in the breakroom.

In Episode 6 of Studio Make It Happen, we’re back where the chaos lives — talking culture, client care, and just how much bonding is too much.

Megan loves the energy in the breakroom but reminds us: “You don’t make money in there.” 💸 Still, the laughter, friendship, and straight-up weird convos? Kinda priceless.

We cover:
🥒 Pickle pizza (yep, it’s a thing)
💉 Ozempic talk — who's using it, what it's like, and the side-eye it gets
🖋 Tiny tattoo parties and our fave fine line artist
👯‍♀️ Matching “Make It Happen” tattoos? You’ll have to listen in...
📲 Shoutouts to Sophie Rickle and her viral breakroom TikToks!

And we want to hear from YOU: What kind of content do you want to see on our TikTok? Tutorials? Behind-the-scenes? Spill it.

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Where’s the line between friendship and professionalism in a salon? Between client care and personal connection? Between confidence and cosmetic tweaks?

In this week’s episode of Studio Make It Happen, we’re talking about all the ways things can get blurry behind the chair — in the best and most complicated ways.

💬 Are close friendships in the salon healthy or risky?
💇‍♀️ Can clients get too comfortable?
📣 What should stylists market — themselves or the salon?
💉 And yes, we even get into Botox, tummy tucks, and what we would do if we ever get famous.

This episode is funny, reflective, and full of the moments you don’t usually hear in a beauty business podcast.

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Next week: We’re bringing back our Breakroom Reels — and if you’ve ever worked in a salon, you already know that’s where the best stories live.

👇 Drop a comment: Where do you draw the line?

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Are you struggling to keep your salon profitable? You’re not alone — and we’ve been there.

In this episode of Studio Make It Happen, Megan is joined by her husband Brad, an executive at Dana Corporation, to talk about how they turned things around after nearly losing the salon. From financial chaos to clarity, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes into running a profitable salon — especially when pricing, product costs, tariffs, and business burnout hit all at once.

🎙️ What we cover:
– How we realized we were in trouble
– Brad stepping in to take over the finances
– The power of Salon Scale and client customizable pricing
– Raising prices without losing clients
– Head Spa implementation + increasing service value
– Real talk about ownership, partnerships, and mindset shifts

Whether you're a salon owner, stylist, or small business dreamer, this one’s packed with insight and honesty.

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This week on Studio Make It Happen, we’re diving into the real journey from rivalry to respect — how two stylists (and now podcast co-hosts) went from industry competition to creating a culture of collaboration.

🎙️ Inside this episode:
– The “mean girl” energy we’ve faced in the beauty world
– Why building a supportive salon culture matters more than ever
– How small-town salons (like ours in Findlay, Ohio) stack up to big-city beauty
– Real stories about relationships, tiny tattoos, and supportive husbands
– What’s actually going down in the break room

Whether you're a stylist, a salon owner, or just love hearing what happens when the doors close at your favorite beauty spot, this one's for you.

💬 Know a stylist or salon owner with a great story? Tag them below — we’re always looking for real voices for future episodes.

📍 Based in Findlay and want to collaborate? We’d love to hear from you.
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In this episode of Studio Make It Happen, we delve into our experience with RG Cosmetics' innovative scalp analysis and head spa products. From a chance encounter at a Dallas show to incorporating AI-powered scalp health checks and Amazon Rainforest-sourced products into our salon, we share our journey. Please tune in to learn about the benefits, user experiences, and how these products are revolutionizing our approach to scalp and hair care. Perfect for managing oily scalps, post-beach hair, and extension maintenance. Not available on Amazon Prime! Join us as we explore the future of head spas.

00:00 Introduction: The Dallas Purchase
00:22 Discovering RG Cosmetics
01:03 The AI-Powered Scalp Analysis
02:45 Launching the Product
04:32 Personal Experiences and Testimonials
06:41 Understanding the Products
13:20 Professional Insights and Future Plans

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