In this deeply vulnerable episode of the Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, host Kayla Swanson and guest Stephanie Russell discuss the connection between mental health and salon culture. Stephanie shares how her lived experience in psychologically unsafe environments inspired her to help salons foster psychological safety. Through a powerful tool called the Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light model, she helps leaders recognize signs of disconnection and harm, both in themselves and their teams.

This episode isn’t about being perfect, but about building a culture where people feel safe, supported, and seen. From emotional fatigue to leadership missteps, this conversation brings much-needed language and healing to the table.

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