In this episode of The Collective Podcast, we dive deep into the journey of Renee, co-founder of Salon Society. From balancing motherhood with a FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) husband to planning a significant family trip to Italy, Renee shares the real and raw aspects of her life and business. We explore how she manages overwhelm, her passion for travel, the sacrifices she’s made to achieve her goals, and the importance of conscious choices in creating the life she desires.   00:00 - 00:10 | Welcome: Introduction to today's guest, Renee, co-founder of Salon Society. 00:10 - 00:19 | Introduction: Renee shares her initial thoughts on being asked to speak about herself. 00:19 - 00:55 | Personal Life: Renee talks about being a mother of two young children and balancing life with a FIFO husband. 00:55 - 01:34 | Definition of Success: Discussing what success looks like for Renee, including family time and business growth. 01:34 - 01:53 | Upcoming Travel: Renee shares her excitement about an upcoming 10-year wedding anniversary trip to Italy. 01:53 - 02:23 | Pre-Departure Challenges: Renee opens up about the overwhelming tasks and emotions she is navigating as she prepares for the trip. 02:23 - 03:01 | Business Overwhelm: A candid discussion on the challenges of managing a thriving business while feeling overwhelmed. 03:01 - 04:17 | Work-Life Balance: Balancing personal goals with professional commitments, including Renee's travel and exercise plans. 04:17 - 05:01 | Managing Stress: Renee shares her methods for managing stress, including dancing with her kids and shifting energy. 05:01 - 05:49 | Push-Pull of Responsibilities: The tension between being close to a goal yet feeling far away due to remaining tasks. 05:49 - 06:31 | Behind the Glamour: The realities behind what may seem glamorous on social media, including sacrifices made for success. 06:31 - 07:20 | Public Perception vs. Reality: The misconceptions people have about success and the hard work it requires. 07:20 - 08:02 | The Sacrifices Made: Renee talks about the sacrifices, including personal time and spending habits, that have led to her current success. 08:02 - 09:14 | Planning for Italy: How Renee and her family planned and saved for their Italy trip, making conscious financial decisions. 09:14 - 10:28 | Conscious Choices: The importance of making empowered choices that align with long-term goals. 10:28 - 11:46 | Reflecting on Marriage: Renee reflects on her marriage, including her husband’s wish to elope and their decision to renew their vows. 11:46 - 12:29 | Passion for Photography: The motivation behind renewing their vows and capturing the moment with a professional photographer. 12:29 - 13:38 | Love for Travel: Renee discusses her passion for travel, including her previous life in Toronto and the excitement of her upcoming trip. 13:38 - 14:47 | Career Background: From working in a salon in Toronto to becoming a business consultant for Kevin Murphy, Renee outlines her career journey. 14:47 - 15:25 | Birth of Salon Society: How Renee’s observations of salons struggling with social media led to the creation of Salon Society. 15:25 - 15:38 | Conclusion: Wrapping up Renee’s story and journey.   If you loved this episode, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories! We love seeing what episode resonates deeply with you!! 🔥  Join our  Collective Voice Event Waitlist for our 2025 Tour waitlist here: https://www.kailahlee.co/collective-voice-waitlist-australian-tour 🔥 Follow the Collective Voice https://www.instagram.com/thecollectivevoice_/ 🔥 Connect with Renee Salon Society https://www.instagram.com/salonsocietyaus/ 🔥 Connect with Kailah Lee https://www.instagram.com/thekailahlee/ See you in the next episode, Renee and Kailah x