The power of growing at your own pace as a Salon Owner | with Emily Mander

What happens when you've built a successful career, opened your dream salon, and then suddenly find yourself questioning who you are? In this deeply honest conversation, Nic and Tess sit down with salon owner, educator, and lived-in colour specialist Emily Mander to talk about the realities of rebuilding your life, business, and identity after becoming a mother. Emily opens up about moving from the UK to Australia at 34 weeks pregnant, leaving behind the salon she'd built from the ground up, navigating motherhood without a support network, and the emotional challenge of balancing ambition with family life. This episode is a powerful reminder that success doesn't always look the way we imagined—and that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is embrace the season we're in. In this episode, you'll learn: 🌊 How Emily built a thriving salon and personal brand across two countries 🤍 The identity shift that comes with motherhood and business ownership 🌱 Why it's okay to feel lost while rebuilding your life and career 💬 The importance of talking openly about the realities of motherhood 💪 How to embrace hard seasons without falling into victim mentality ✨ Why creating a business that can thrive without you creates true freedom ❤️ The power of leading with purpose, wellbeing, and genuine connection 🚀 How giving yourself permission to grow at your own pace changes everything Whether you're a salon owner, entrepreneur, parent, or simply navigating a season of change, this conversation will remind you that growth isn't always linear—and that you don't have to have it all figured out. To follow Emily's journey:  https://www.instagram.com/emilymanderhair/ ________________________________________________ Thank you to our podcast sponsor CPR. https://www.cprhair.com https://www.instagram.com/cprhairpro/    Website: https://theconscioussalon.com.au 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @the_conscious_salon 📧 Join our email community: https://mailchi.mp/theconscioussalon/subscribe-form