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The Learners Voice’s Podcast

The Learners Voice’s Podcast

著者： Belinda Hillman
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 Real Stories, Real Learners, Real Inspiration. Tune in to Learners’ Voice Podcast and hair apprentices in the hair and beauty industry share their unique journeys, challenges, and successes. Their voices, their stories—amplified!Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • 1-2-1 mentoring session From overwhelm to on purpose

    1-2-1 mentoring session From overwhelm to on purpose
    2026/03/02
    Speaker 1: Before we dive into today's episode of The Learner's Voice, I want to take a moment to thank our sponsor PivotPoint. PivotPoint is the driving force worldwide behind digital learning, PivotPoint Lab and education development for the hair and beauty industry. PivotPoint proudly exhibits its responsibility as a company through ethica manufacturing and social accountability standards for producing its premium mannequins and educational tools. We are proud to partner with a company that's shaping the future of beauty education with innovation, integrity and a global vision for learning. Now let's get into the show. In today's episode I want to welcome Erin Ward. Thank you Erin for joining us today. You won a one-to-one mentoring session through concept hair competition and I'm just really excited to share your journey first year on the shop floor as a level three hairdresser and let's get into it. Are you struggling with anything at the minute? Like how's your journey going? Speaker 2: I just started in a new salon in December. I can't lie, I was so stressed. It was so bad. I actually got shingles because I was so stressed about stuff. I'm still in college now. I'm in level three but I've been doing hairdressing for four years. My first I say proper hairdressing job. Beforehand I was self-employed so I didn't have back-to-back clients, if that makes sense. I wasn't on a strict timing regime. The place I've gone to, it's like you have to be on this time. That's it. You can't go over. So it's quite stressful and I did think, I was like, oh my god, is this really what hairdressing is about? I think as well, I'm quite an anxious person as it is. I'm not very confident. If I know someone, I can talk for days to them, but if I don't know someone, I have to take people with me. I'm like, come over with me. I can't go by myself. So I am quite an anxious person but I think that's, I think it's through COVID. I used to be such a talkative person and then in COVID, just stops really. Speaker 1: You don't really get to talk to anyone. You've noticed the difference. Speaker 2: Yeah, and other people have said to me, they've noticed it as well. When I went back, everyone's like, you seem so different. It was like, oh, I don't realise it, but when someone points out to you, you finally realise, like, gosh, I have changed. But yeah. Speaker 1: Yeah. So what can be really helpful is if we do a bit of a brain dump of all every little thing that triggers that kind of stress and then we can look at what we can control and what we can't control. So I can kind of help you because sometimes just talking it through and having a few tools of how you would manage it can really help. So how are you coping right now on the shop floor? Do you still feel overwhelmed? Speaker 2: Yeah, I think it's just like the pressure of being on a strict regime because I've been at college for four years now. It's quite chilled. Like my college is very chilled. They'll be like, yeah, do this. But some days it can be like boom, boom, boom. It's like it's so different. Like when people say like you don't experience hedges until you go to salon, I get it now. I really do. So how long do you get for some lunch? 45 minutes. Speaker 1: OK. And then like what, an hour 15, hour 30 for followed foils? Yeah, hour 15. Hour 15. Do you get a lunch break? Yeah. Yeah. Is it an hour, half an hour? Half an hour. Is that it for the whole day? Yeah. And then do you sometimes use that half hour to catch up? Speaker 2: Oh, yeah, normally I have to catch up. But like on my lunch break, I am normally doing like social media because that's the thing we have to do. I think the big thing nowadays, social media is like how you get clients. So yeah, sometimes I'm doing that. Speaker 1: My lunch break. Taking a break. I don't. No. Speaker 2: And then I go home and I go to bed. I literally go home, go to bed and then I'm up again and then I go straight to work. Like I don't have like. Just relax. I just come home. I'm so tired. I was just fed. It's not like I have. I do have a social life, but it's not as big as it was before I started working. And I know that's the thing that happens when you get older and all that. The one person I do speak to is the apprentice. And that's because I think we're on the same kind of wavelength because she's just started college and I'm helping her with it because I've been doing so long now at college. I kind of know the structure of what they've got to do. So she's always like, what's this? What's this? So I've bonded in that way, but with the older ones, like I'm the youngest person by one of the youngest in the salon now. It's hard to like connect to the older stylists. Is it's like what do you act like? I don't know what to say. Same with clients like I keep getting this. They keep saying to me like my work. They're like, you're just not talking to them as much as you could. The thing is I struggle to know what to talk about. So...
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    36 分
  • YOU HAVE TO WANT IT A JOURNEY to world skills silver medal

    YOU HAVE TO WANT IT A JOURNEY to world skills silver medal
    2026/02/02
    🎙️ The Learner’s Voice Podcast Episode Title: Purpose & Perseverance with Shakaia Powell Host: Belinda Mindset Guest: Shakaia Powell – Level 3 Beauty Learner, WorldSkills Silver Medallist ⸻ ✨ Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of The Learner’s Voice Podcast, Belinda is joined by Shakaia Powell, a Level 3 Beauty learner from Coleg Gwent – Crosskeys Campus, who is already making waves in the industry. With a Welsh Skills Bronze Medal and a WorldSkills Silver Medal to her name, Shakaia shares her journey from leaving sixth form to finding her confidence, passion, and purpose in beauty education. This conversation explores mindset, resilience, high standards, and what it really takes to succeed as a learner — both inside and outside the classroom. We also proudly acknowledge Pivot Point, a global leader in digital learning and education development for the hair and beauty industry, whose ethical values, innovation, and global vision continue to shape the future of beauty education. ⸻ 🌍 About Our Partner: Pivot Point Pivot Point is the driving force worldwide behind digital learning, education development, and premium educational tools for the hair and beauty industry. With a strong commitment to ethical manufacturing and social accountability, Pivot Point leads with integrity, innovation, and a learner-first mindset. We’re proud to partner with a company that champions education on a global scale. ⸻ 💬 What We Talk About in This Episode Leaving school, navigating pressure, and choosing a different path Why beauty education is challenging, stimulating, and often misunderstood How the right teacher can change everything Developing elite standards through competitions Behind-the-scenes competition tips (setup, transitions, timing & mindset) Turning mistakes into medals Training your model as part of your success strategy Dealing with grief, loss, and emotional resilience as a learner Finding motivation through purpose and perseverance Why it’s okay not to have everything figured out ⸻ 🏆 Competition & Excellence Takeaways Shakaia shares practical, real-world advice for learners aiming to raise their standards: Prepare exactly how you plan to perform on the day Pre-roll, prep, and organise everything in advance Practice under timed conditions Learn to improvise when things go wrong Treat competitions like a performance — intentional, focused, and confident Client care and model training are non-negotiable ⸻ ❤️ A Powerful Conversation on Resilience Shakaia opens up about personal loss and grief, sharing how she channels pain into motivation rather than stopping. Her honesty offers reassurance to learners navigating emotional challenges alongside their education — a reminder that strength looks different for everyone. ⸻ 🌱 What’s Next for Shakaia? Completing Level 3 Beauty this summer Progressing to Level 4 Aspiring to work in a spa environment Continuing to grow as a professional with high personal standards ⸻ 📣 Shoutouts Kirsty Jones, lecturer and mentor, for believing, pushing, and inspiring A loyal competition model who played a key role in success All learners who are showing up, trying again, and trusting their journey ⸻ 🎧 Final Thoughts This episode is a reminder that: You don’t need to have everything figured out Mistakes don’t define you — standards do The journey shapes who you become Your voice matters, and you matter ⸻ 🔗 Support for Learners If you’re navigating grief or emotional challenges, Belinda has created a free reflective booklet available at Belindamindset.com — designed to help you find the words that match how you’re feeling. ⸻ 💛 Thank You for Listening Thank you for listening to The Learner’s Voice Podcast, in collaboration with Belinda Mindset Education and Concept Hair. If you’re a mentor, educator, or salon owner and want to better support learners, visit blendomindset.com and explore the resources available in the store. ✨ Your voice matters. Your journey matters. And you deserve to thrive Sponsor Colour me Safe https://colourmesafe.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooY5LT-9L5K-LZLtvqRAJZyWJoSO9tgOOJjinpgucMXDZSKr3Ao
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    21 分
  • Yorkshire Hair & Barbering Compitition

    Yorkshire Hair & Barbering Compitition
    2026/01/05

    🎙️ The Learner’s Voice Podcast

    Live from Leeds City College – The First Yorkshire Hair & Barbering Competition

    In this special on-location episode of The Learner’s Voice, we are recording live at Leeds City College, the venue for the first-ever Yorkshire Hair and Barbering Competition, bringing seven colleges together in a powerful celebration of education, talent, and learner voice.

    This landmark event creates a platform for learners to step outside the classroom, showcase their skills, and build confidence through competition, collaboration, and community.

    🌍 Episode Sponsor

    Pivot Point

    Pivot Point is a global leader in digital learning, education development, and premium mannequins for the hair and beauty industry. Through ethical manufacturing and strong social accountability standards, Pivot Point continues to shape the future of beauty education worldwide.

    We’re proud to partner with a company driven by innovation, integrity, and a global vision for learning.

    ✂️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode

    • 🎓 Learners from seven colleges across Yorkshire sharing their real journeys
    • 🏆 First-time competitors experiencing a live competition environment
    • 💭 Honest conversations about confidence, nerves, comparison, patience, and pressure
    • 🧠 How mindset education supports learner growth alongside technical skill
    • 🙌 Shout-outs to tutors, mentors, and colleges championing learner success
    • 🌱 Stories of finding passion, changing direction, and trusting the process
    • 🚀 Big goals including apprenticeships, self-employment, salons, and brand careers

    🧠 Mindset Meets Industry

    This episode highlights why mindset, self-awareness, and resilience are just as important as scissors and clippers.

    Learners openly reflect on how patience, belief, and the right support systems help them move forward — especially in high-pressure environments like competitions.

    🤝 Supported By

    • Belinda Mindset Education – Supporting learners and educators through mindset-focused education and industry-ready resources
    • Concept Hair – Proudly supporting education and future talent within the hair and barbering industry

    🧪 Additional Sponsor Feature

    Colour Me Safe

    Colour Me Safe is redefining patch testing for hair professionals with safer, smarter methods that use the actual product applied to the client. Fully UK compliant, insured, and designed to save time without compromising safety.

    Visit ColourMeSafe.com to learn more.

    🎧 Who This Episode Is For

    • Hair and barbering learners
    • Tutors, lecturers, and educators
    • Salon owners and employers
    • Anyone considering a career in hair or barbering
    • Those who believe confidence and growth start with mindset

    💡 Final Message

    Your voice matters.

    Your journey matters.

    And wherever you’re starting from — you belong here.

    If you’re a mentor, educator, or salon owner and want to support learners, visit

    👉 BelindaMindset.com and scroll to the bottom of the store page to access free mindset resources you can use with your teams today.

    🎙️ Thank you for listening to The Learner’s Voice Podcast.

    Celebrating learners. Building confidence. Creating opportunity

    https://belindamindset.com/
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    1 時間 12 分
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