These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Salon owner, Wella Curl Craft Pro Arist & educator @akelashair changed her direction from corporate career path to the hair business. We discuss marketing, working with diverse hair types, and the importance of client relationships. We also talk about her experience in education and curriculum development. This Week's Topics: • Transition from Corporate College to Hair Business  • Beauty School and First Salon Job  • Development of Curl Curriculum and Wella Partnership  • Return to Sacramento and Opening Got Roots Color Bar  • Akela's Education and Academy  • Non-Technical Education and Marketing  • Taking Care of Longtime Clients  • Difficult Conversations with Clients  • Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon  • Changing the Lack of Curly Hair Education  • Hair Horror Stories  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor