Episode 17 – Leaving vs. Staying: A Stylist’s Journey & Hard Lessons

Leaving a salon is one thing—coming back is another. In this episode of The Shift, I sit down with my ex-employee who left after five years, only to return nearly two years later. We dive into why she left, what she learned from working in other salons, and why she ultimately decided to come back. Plus, I share why I said yes to rehiring her and what this experience taught me about leadership, loyalty, and salon culture. If you’ve ever had a stylist leave—or wondered if they’d ever return—this episode is for you.