In this episode of License & Unsupervised, we talk about what it really feels like to get older in an industry that constantly celebrates youth.

We start with something simple — dress codes — and how Beckee had to enforce one in beauty school, even though we don’t personally believe in strict dress rules in the salon.

From there, the conversation turns into something deeper: what it means to be professional, how people present themselves on social media, and the difference between being a real person and becoming a “character” online.

We also talk about:

• Being some of the older hairstylists in the room
• Realizing your place on a younger team
• Feeling self-conscious about aging
• Why icons like Vidal Sassoon aren’t as recognized anymore
• Mentors like Robert Cromeans and what they represent
• How communication has changed between generations
• The difference between growing up in the 90s and today
• Sleepovers, piercings, and teenage independence then vs now
• Physical wear and tear from years behind the chair
• Hiding pain and pushing through
• The way women support each other (and sometimes roast each other too)

This episode is honest, reflective, and a little funny — about identity, aging, and staying relevant while still being fully yourself.

Licensed? Yes. Young? Debatable. Still showing up? Always.

In this episode of License & Unsupervised, we’re recording from Rian’s room (because… why not), dealing with technology issues, and diving into the reality of being highly creative professionals.

We talk about the Chromadaddy tour, the lessons that come with meeting your heroes, and how the beauty industry continues to evolve through education and community.

We also get into:

• Hair Aid and the impact of global beauty outreach
• Dopamine dressing and using style to shift your energy
• Decision paralysis and how creatives get stuck
• Being the oldest in the room and stepping into leadership
• Why hair crews are some of the best (and weirdest) communities
• The competitive nature of the beauty industry
• Simplifying your wardrobe like high performers and entrepreneurs

This episode is about creativity, identity, and learning how to move forward even when your brain wants to overcomplicate everything.

Licensed? Yes. Supervised? Not in Rian’s room.

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In this episode of License & Unsupervised, we talk about parenting, discipline, and the mental rewiring that happens when you decide to change your life.

We start with childhood stories — Naomi being a biter, Mia going through a biting phase, and the reality that every child develops differently. From potty training to parenting NICU babies, we talk about how much of parenting comes down to understanding a child’s personality and willpower.

Naomi shares what it was like raising babies with colic and living on a NICU schedule, while Beckee talks about working two jobs, managing pregnancy, and navigating the old salon booking systems before everything went digital.

Then the conversation shifts into something bigger: the difference between motivation and discipline.

We discuss:

• Parenting strong-willed kids
• The emotional experience of NICU babies
• Why every child develops differently
• Old salon booking systems and the early beauty industry grind
• The team’s 75 Hard social media challenge
• The movie Inside Out and how accurately it reflects emotions
• ADHD and self-destructive thought patterns
• Rewiring your brain and creating new neural pathways
• Why anything worthwhile is rarely easy

This episode is about growth — as parents, leaders, and humans.

Licensed? Yes. Supervised? Mostly by discipline.