Your Day Off Introduction

Why this is the future of salon success without burnoutJennifer Jade AlvarezSalon Owner | Speaker | Tech Advocate | Host of the Beauty Business Game Changer PodcastInstagram: @jenniferjadealvarezCo-Host: Gabby Bach @gabbymarieeditsHow Jen fully stepped away from behind the chair… and scaled instead of burned outWhy most salon owners are leaking money (and how to fix it)The mindset shift that helped her finally trust her team and stop doing everything herselfHow to implement AI, automations, and virtual assistants—even if you’re not “techy”Why Zenoti became her 10th (and final) salon softwareHow she runs two companies (salon + bridal) with different business modelsThe real reason delegating doesn’t work (unless you fix this one thing)Transitioning out of burnout and into ownershipCreating systems your team will actually useBuilding AI-driven guest experience and receptionist workflowsSmart onboarding and SOPs with ChatGPT and Prompt CowboyLetting go of perfection and embracing the 80% ruleHow AI saved her time

Why Surrender Is Presence… and Why That Changes Everything

Why This Beauty App Knows What You Need Before You DoIn this episode of Your Day Off, Corey Gray and Gabby Bach sit down with Charity Hudnall, CMO of Vagaro, to unpack the features that are making Vagaro a true ally to beauty professionals.Key takeaways:Why the textured hair badge is a game-changer for clients and stylistsWhat Vagaro is doing behind the scenes with AI (and how it's already helping your biz)Charity’s personal stories and why inclusivity isn’t a trend—it's a responsibilityReal talk on the future of trades, tech, and the industry’s human-first soulThe scoop on Iconic 25 in Napa Valley: education, wine, and industry changemakersWhether you’re running a solo suite or scaling multiple locations, this convo offers real value for how to grow your salon with purpose, tech, and heart.

t Gino Chapman to share their life-changing experience volunteering with HairAid in Cambodia. Both on their first HairAid project, Corey and Gino open up about teaching haircutting skills to people in critical poverty—from community centers to prisons—and how the week reshaped their perspectives on service, resilience, and the power of the hair industry.You’ll hear:How Corey and Gino got involved with HairAid and prepared for the tripWhat it’s like teaching six haircuts in four days with limited resources and language barriersThe impact of giving students a certificate that can change their futureEmotional highlights, including meeting graduates now running their own salonsCultural experiences in Cambodia: Angkor Wat at sunrise, Kulin Mountain waterfalls, and an elephant sanctuaryWhy “presence means surrender” became Corey’s biggest takeawayThe resilience of the Cambodian people and the lasting friendships formedWhether you’re a hairstylist looking to give back or someone curious about humanitarian work, this

Ever feel like the real innovators never get enough credit?

What fuels stylists beyond the salon chair?On this collab episode of Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad, Olivia Thompson (@omgartistry) gets real about what it takes to stay inspired in the beauty industry—especially after the show floor lights go out.With Co-host Gabby Bach (@gabbymarieedits, Associate Managing Editor @beautylaunchpad)and Special Co-host Sophia Smith (@bysophiasmith)We talk:– Recovering from burnout– The ritual of self-care after events– Why stylists are the real athletes of the beauty world– And how community fuels creativity

Why is HERO 2025 the Game‑Changer for Stylists?❓ Want to elevate your craft and business?✨ And get inspired by top pros like Ryan Weeden

Small Classes. Big Impact. Cadō’s Reema Jaber on Owning Your Space in the Hair IndustryIn this episode, @hairbyreema drops real insights on what it takes to build your influence without losing your roots.We talk:Why small, intimate Cadō classes create deeper transformationHow she built a standout education team that shows up with heartThe unfiltered truth about content, curls, and creative hustle across bordersWhat makes Reema’s approach unmistakably hers — and why that mattersIf you’ve ever felt like your career needs purpose and strategy, this one’s for you.Hit play and learn how to lead with skill, serve with style, and grow with intention.

Why is Milkshake more than just a product line?What if the products you use could actually change your day?Not just your hair. Your whole energy.In this episode, you’ll find out why.

Why doing hair led to a viral merch empire

Why This Episode Is the Sour Truth Behind Beauty Industry HypeEver wonder what really happens when stylists stop being polite—and start getting real (and spicy)?

Ever wonder how a simple haircut can transform a child’s world? ✂️

What if walking away from social media made your career stronger?

Why changing one life can change yours too?Ever wonder what it feels like to hand someone their first real shot at freedom?This isn't just another feel-good story.It’s a raw, honest convo with @TabathaCoffey, live from @americasbeautyshow, about her work with @HairAidcharity—a nonprofit teaching haircutting to people in deep poverty, including those rescued from trafficking.Tabatha shares how a simple skill like a haircut becomes someone’s survival plan.Imagine handing someone a pair of scissors… and them realizing they don’t have to sell their body anymore.They can cut hair.Feed themselves.Reclaim their life.It’s not just a volunteer trip—it’s a gut-check.A heart-expander.A full reset on what really matters.And yes, it’ll mess with you (in the best way).But that’s why you need to hear it.You’ll learn how HairAid:Teaches people a usable skill in 5 daysOperates in Cambodia, Philippines, Guatemala & moreTurns trauma into transformationChanges the volunteers as much as it helps the studentsThis ep is for sty

Why this stylist’s story is the hustle blueprint you didn’t know you neededWhat if your childhood obsession could turn into a six-figure business?

Why “letting go” is the answer you’ve been missing?Ever felt like your thoughts are too loud to meditate?