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. We continue our conversation this week with @conorjmd - what does his neurodiverse education platform do that others don't? We also discuss his approach to social media and why it is vital that protect your mental health.  This Week’s Topics:  • Hair Education and Managing Time  • Neurodiversity in Education  • Instagram vs TikTok  • Dealing with Weighty Conversations as a Hairdresser  • Protecting Your Peace and Mental Health  • The Power of Meditation and Morning Rituals  • Hair Horror Stories  Takeaways: Effective time management is crucial when juggling multiple roles in the hair industry, such as being a hairdresser, educator, and content creator. Understanding and embracing neurodiversity can enhance the learning experience for both educators and students, allowing for more inclusive and effective teaching methods. Instagram and TikTok offer different opportunities for hairdressers to showcase their work and engage with their audience. While TikTok can be unpredictable, Instagram provides a more stable and community-focused platform. Hairdressers can benefit from using TikTok as a discovery platform to reach new audiences and potentially gain more exposure for their work. When using social media, it's important to set boundaries and manage the negative aspects, such as hate comments or overwhelming engagement.  Protect your peace and mental health by setting boundaries and practicing self-care. Incorporate meditation and morning rituals to maintain a healthy mindset. Embrace your own journey and avoid comparing yourself to others in the industry. 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

Patricia Nikole, creator of HI Contrast Hair Painting and the first Schwarzkopf USA Artistic Ambassador, joins us again to share how she has evolved her social media and education platforms over the past few years. We also discuss how she continues to use her iPhone 6! for shooting her content and her strategies for getting great finished looks of her clients. This Week’s Topics: • Being Schwarzkopf’s first Artistic Ambassador • Using an iphone 6 for her content • Her strategies for getting great finished look pictures/video • Choosing the right opportunities for her career • How client behavior has changed as she posts different looks on her social • Her online education thepaintroom.com and current status of edu • Her most difficult decision: raising her price 100% • Her inspo right now • What she would change about the industry    You can find previous interviews with Patricia on Episodes 56 & 149!  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