Why is hair so important for women? Why do women wear wigs today?
In this episode, Keena Smalls will share her journey of surmounting the most challenging experience of her life and how an unhealthy environment raises an empowered woman. Tune in today as we discover the life journey of a determined woman who believes it takes determination and willingness to learn from other people's viewpoints to grow.
"And instead of letting myself become a product of my environment in a negative way, I picked up the instincts to survive in an environment like that." – Keena Smalls
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Episode Snippet
(00:01:33) Welcoming today's guest, Keena Smalls
(00:02:03) How did Keena surmount the most challenging moment of her life
(00:03:03) Standing differently in an unhealthy environment
(00:04:02) Learning from other's mistakes
(00:05:15) Breaking the cycle: Lesson from a teenage parent
(00:06:52) Where does Keena get her optimistic view of life?
(00:07:55) The Salon owner: How Keena made her life better
(00:10:38) Always be coachable and determined
(00:12:09) Taking work seriously: Don't minimize the gift
(00:12:51) From salon owner to doing wig production
(00:14:48) Ad: The Instincts Pondcast is powered by the Instincts training series. Learn to tap into your instincts so you can reach your full potential. To get a glimpse and a free keynote of The Instincts Series, go to https://briannbeane.com.
(00:15:29) A fashion trend: How did using a wig become a norm?
(00:18:05) Why do women cut their hair?
(00:19:46) The perks of salon conversations: Helping each other
(00:21:38) Is there a fear of an employee leaving to start their salon?
(00:22:47) Treat your staff right.
(00:23:36) Support and balance: Do not let your career affect your personal life.
(00:25:43) Why Keena 360?
(00:26:49) Soar high and don't live off the dead things
(00:28:00) The animal that Keena relates to the most
Key Takeaways:
"Always being a student, staying coachable. And that's been the journey that helped me become more and more developed not only as a stylist but also as a woman." – Keena Smalls
"Sometimes you have to separate yourself and learn how to fly high. It doesn't mean you are looking down on anybody or anything. It just means you're separating yourself from those who have died around you but just haven't fallen yet." – Keena Smalls
Connect with Keena Smalls:
Website: https://keena360.com/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thebeautyboutique360?_rdc=1&_rdr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keena360/; https://www.instagram.com/gutsweatandshears/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJr4tphhZ2xBgAMgvwl1qog
Connect with Brian N. Beane:
Website: http://www.briannbeane.com/courses
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannbeane
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannbeane
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianNBeane
Buzzsprout: https://theinstinctspondcast.buzzsprout.com
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About Brian
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After retiring at age 22, Brian became known for his ability to educate thousands in the areas of personal and economic empowerment. He ultimately founded his training company, Mentor to Millions, Inc., became the Owner of The Beane Acres Retreat, and started the Instincts PONDCast to help others formulate, market, and monetize life's tribulations and turn them into celebrations!
After being voted one of the Top 10 speakers and trainers in North America in July of 2012, his previous clients include Cincinnati Children's Hospital, The Federal Social Security and Disability Administration, the Eric Berry Foundation, Communicorp (A division of Aflac
Why is hair so important for women? Why do women wear wigs today?
In this episode, Keena Smalls will share her journey of surmounting the most challenging experience of her life and how an unhealthy environment raises an empowered woman. Tune in today as we discover the life journey of a determined woman who believes it takes determination and willingness to learn from other people's viewpoints to grow.
"And instead of letting myself become a product of my environment in a negative way, I picked up the instincts to survive in an environment like that." – Keena Smalls
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Episode Snippet
(00:01:33) Welcoming today's guest, Keena Smalls
(00:02:03) How did Keena surmount the most challenging moment of her life
(00:03:03) Standing differently in an unhealthy environment
(00:04:02) Learning from other's mistakes
(00:05:15) Breaking the cycle: Lesson from a teenage parent
(00:06:52) Where does Keena get her optimistic view of life?
(00:07:55) The Salon owner: How Keena made her life better
(00:10:38) Always be coachable and determined
(00:12:09) Taking work seriously: Don't minimize the gift
(00:12:51) From salon owner to doing wig production
(00:14:48) Ad: The Instincts Pondcast is powered by the Instincts training series. Learn to tap into your instincts so you can reach your full potential. To get a glimpse and a free keynote of The Instincts Series, go to https://briannbeane.com.
(00:15:29) A fashion trend: How did using a wig become a norm?
(00:18:05) Why do women cut their hair?
(00:19:46) The perks of salon conversations: Helping each other
(00:21:38) Is there a fear of an employee leaving to start their salon?
(00:22:47) Treat your staff right.
(00:23:36) Support and balance: Do not let your career affect your personal life.
(00:25:43) Why Keena 360?
(00:26:49) Soar high and don't live off the dead things
(00:28:00) The animal that Keena relates to the most
Key Takeaways:
"Always being a student, staying coachable. And that's been the journey that helped me become more and more developed not only as a stylist but also as a woman." – Keena Smalls
"Sometimes you have to separate yourself and learn how to fly high. It doesn't mean you are looking down on anybody or anything. It just means you're separating yourself from those who have died around you but just haven't fallen yet." – Keena Smalls
Connect with Keena Smalls:
Website: https://keena360.com/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thebeautyboutique360?_rdc=1&_rdr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keena360/; https://www.instagram.com/gutsweatandshears/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJr4tphhZ2xBgAMgvwl1qog
Connect with Brian N. Beane:
Website: http://www.briannbeane.com/courses
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannbeane
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannbeane
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianNBeane
Buzzsprout: https://theinstinctspondcast.buzzsprout.com
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About Brian
--------------------------
After retiring at age 22, Brian became known for his ability to educate thousands in the areas of personal and economic empowerment. He ultimately founded his training company, Mentor to Millions, Inc., became the Owner of The Beane Acres Retreat, and started the Instincts PONDCast to help others formulate, market, and monetize life's tribulations and turn them into celebrations!
After being voted one of the Top 10 speakers and trainers in North America in July of 2012, his previous clients include Cincinnati Children's Hospital, The Federal Social Security and Disability Administration, the Eric Berry Foundation, Communicorp (A division of Aflac