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Beyond The Mirror

Beyond The Mirror

Written by: Adrienne Varga and Jodie Fielden
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Welcome to "Beyond the Mirror," your go-to podcast for business insights in the hair, skin, beauty, and wellness industry. Hosted by Adrienne Varga and Jodie Fielden, we're your guides on a deep dive into these dynamic sectors.

Discover industry secrets, actionable strategies, and inspiring success stories that drive business growth. From essential business tips and effective marketing hacks to crafting exceptional client experiences and staying updated on industry trends, we leave no topic unexplored.

Join us to unlock your business potential, elevate your brand, and embrace limitless opportunities beyond the mirror. Tune in for a transformative journey you won't want to miss!

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Episodes
  • What Thriving Salon Owners Do in January (While Everyone Else is Waiting)
    Dec 18 2025

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    We’ve included a downloadable checklist to help you plan your beginning-of-year team meeting step-by-step

    January and February don’t kill salon businesses — poor planning does. In this episode, we show salon owners how to use the quiet season to build stronger teams, higher profits, and real freedom.

    January and February can feel scary for salon and clinic owners — but they don’t have to be.


    In this episode of Beyond The Mirror, we break down exactly how successful salon owners use the quiet season to prepare, reset, and grow instead of panicking.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why January & February are prep seasons, not dead seasons
    • How to run a powerful beginning-of-year team meeting
    • The difference between being a boss vs a leader
    • How to involve your team without losing control
    • What KPIs your staff should understand (and why transparency matters)
    • How systems, policies, and delegation create real freedom
    • Common mistakes salon owners make during annual meetings

    If you want a profitable salon, motivated team, and a business that doesn’t rely on you 24/7, this episode is essential.


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    If you would like more info about how we help salon owners increase their revenue in under 90days, WITHOUT hunting for new clients... book a FREE Salon Accelerator Program Demo and we'll break down everything for you in the demo.

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    57 mins
  • Salon & Skin Business Secrets: Lessons from 25 Years of Success with our special guest Sarah Hudson
    Nov 11 2025

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    In this episode, hosts Jodie Fielden and Adri Varga sit down with Sarah Hudson, founder of Skin by Sarah Hudson, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving, high-end skin clinic in today’s beauty industry.

    Sarah shares her biggest business mistakes from straying from her niche to dealing with the wrong contractors and how she turned those challenges into lessons that helped her build one of Australia’s most respected aesthetic skin brands.

    Discover how rebranding, creating her own skincare line, and continuously investing in technology transformed her business. Whether you own a salon, spa, or skin clinic, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you grow profitably while staying true to your brand identity.


    What You’ll Learn:

    • The #1 mistake that almost cost Sarah her business
    • How staying in your niche builds credibility and profit
    • The truth about contractors and injectables in clinics
    • Rebranding secrets that elevate your client experience
    • How to create and launch your own skincare line
    • Smart reinvestment strategies for sustainable growth
    • Why mentorship and patience are the real beauty business superpowers

    Book Your FREE Salon Accelerator Program Demo!!

    If you would like more info about how we help salon owners increase their revenue in under 90days, WITHOUT hunting for new clients... book a FREE Salon Accelerator Program Demo and we'll break down everything for you in the demo.

    Our guarantee to you... Increase your revenue in 90 Days without hunting for more clients OR YOU DON’T PAY.

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    40 mins
  • How to Grow a Salon Business That Clients Love | Brand, Niche & Fearless Decisions | With Sarah Hudson
    Oct 13 2025

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    In this episode of Your Salon Can Be Everything, Jodie Fielden and Adri Varga sit down with the incredible Sarah Hudson—Aesthetic Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in skin health and aesthetic therapies.

    ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • The power of staying true to your brand and why consistency matters.
    • Why niching down is your superpower (not a limitation).
    • How to stop making fear-based business decisions.
    • Real stories of growth, resilience, and building a brand clients truly trust.

    Whether you’re a salon owner, beauty entrepreneur, or just starting your business journey, this conversation will inspire you to align passion with profit and build a business that lasts.

    Don’t forget to subscribe for more salon business strategies, mindset shifts, and inspiring interviews.

    Book Your FREE Salon Accelerator Program Demo!!

    If you would like more info about how we help salon owners increase their revenue in under 90days, WITHOUT hunting for new clients... book a FREE Salon Accelerator Program Demo and we'll break down everything for you in the demo.

    Our guarantee to you... Increase your revenue in 90 Days without hunting for more clients OR YOU DON’T PAY.

    Book Now!

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    21 mins
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