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Love Letter to the One Who’s Almost There | Hairfirmations Podcast by MarleeDidThat

This love letter is for the one who’s almost there — the beauty student counting down clinic hours, studying for state boards, and feeling that mix of excitement and fear about what comes next. You’ve made it through the doubt, the discipline, the critiques, and the long days. Now it’s time to prepare for your next level. In this Season 2 finale, Marlee Coles — former cosmetology instructor, MIZANI Artist, entrepreneur, and Ulta Master Stylist — walks you through finishing strong. From state board preparation and interview confidence to choosing your first salon home and building professional presence, this episode helps you step into the industry ready — not rushed. Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s the foundation. Join the #HairfirmationsCommunity for continued mentorship, industry insight, and affirmations for future beauty professionals building careers with intention. 📌 CONNECT + LINKS 🌐 https://www.marleedidthat.com 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@marleedidthat 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/... 💇🏾‍♀️ MIZANI Artist Education 🎟 https://www.hairfirmations.com 🛍 https://www.amazon.com/shop/marleedidthat 👚 https://www.thenaliacloset.com 📱 @marleedidthat | @hairfirmations Keywords: preparing for state boards cosmetology, beauty school graduation, first salon job tips, Hairfirmations Podcast, future stylist career advice, cosmetology student success, beauty industry mentorship, Ulta Beauty stylist

Love Letter to the One Whose Family Doesn’t Understand | Hairfirmations Podcast by MarleeDidThat

This love letter is for the one whose family doesn’t understand — the student who chose beauty school and was met with side-eyes, silence, or subtle disappointment. Maybe they wanted college. Maybe they wanted something “more stable.” But you chose purpose. In this episode, Marlee Coles — former cosmetology instructor, MIZANI Artist, entrepreneur, and Ulta Master Stylist — affirms your decision to pursue beauty as a legitimate, lucrative, and impactful career path. She shares perspective on navigating doubt from others while staying anchored in your own vision. Not everyone will understand your calling — but you don’t need their permission to answer it. Join the #HairfirmationsCommunity for weekly encouragement and real talk designed for future professionals building confidence inside and outside the classroom. 📌 CONNECT + LINKS 🌐 https://www.marleedidthat.com 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@marleedidthat 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/... 💇🏾‍♀️ MIZANI Artist Education 🎟 https://www.hairfirmations.com 🛍 https://www.amazon.com/shop/marleedidthat 👚 https://www.thenaliacloset.com 📱 @marleedidthat | @hairfirmations Keywords: choosing beauty school, family doesn’t support cosmetology, career in beauty validation, Hairfirmations Podcast, cosmetology student encouragement, beauty industry mentorship, MIZANI artist mentor, Ulta Beauty stylist

Love Letter to the One Who’s Burned Out Before Graduation | Hairfirmations Podcast by MarleeDidThat

This love letter is for the one who’s burned out before graduation — the student who’s tired, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and wondering how something she once loved started feeling so heavy. In this episode, Marlee Coles — former cosmetology instructor, MIZANI Artist, entrepreneur, and Ulta Master Stylist — talks honestly about burnout in beauty school. From managing clinic pressure and long hours to protecting your energy and redefining rest, you’ll learn how to pause without quitting and recommit with purpose. Burnout doesn’t mean you’re not called. It means you need recovery. Join the #HairfirmationsCommunity for weekly mentorship and mindset shifts created specifically for future beauty professionals navigating real-life challenges in school and beyond. 📌 CONNECT + LINKS 🌐 https://www.marleedidthat.com 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@marleedidthat 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/... 💇🏾‍♀️ MIZANI Artist Education 🎟 https://www.hairfirmations.com 🛍 https://www.amazon.com/shop/marleedidthat 👚 https://www.thenaliacloset.com 📱 @marleedidthat | @hairfirmations Keywords: beauty school burnout, cosmetology student stress, how to avoid burnout in beauty school, Hairfirmations Podcast, beauty education motivation, professional self-care for stylists, MIZANI artist mentor, Ulta Beauty stylist

Love Letter to the Visionary | Hairfirmations Podcast by MarleeDidThat

This love letter is for the one dreaming of her own salon — the future owner, the visionary, the student already picturing her logo, her suite, her staff, and her booked-out calendar. Your ambition is beautiful… but it needs structure. In this episode, Marlee Coles — former cosmetology instructor, MIZANI Artist, entrepreneur, and Ulta Master Stylist — breaks down what it really means to prepare for ownership while still in school. From mindset and money habits to client experience and professionalism, you’ll learn how to build your foundation now so your future business stands strong. A salon is not built in a day — it’s built in daily discipline. Join the #HairfirmationsCommunity for weekly mentorship designed to help future professionals think beyond the chair and build careers with intention. 📌 CONNECT + LINKS 🌐 https://www.marleedidthat.com 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@marleedidthat 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/... 💇🏾‍♀️ MIZANI Artist Education 🎟 https://www.hairfirmations.com 🛍 https://www.amazon.com/shop/marleedidthat 👚 https://www.thenaliacloset.com 📱 @marleedidthat | @hairfirmations Keywords: opening a salon, beauty school business mindset, future salon owner, Hairfirmations Podcast, cosmetology entrepreneurship, stylist business advice, beauty industry leadership, MIZANI artist mentor

Love Letter to the One Comparing Herself to Everyone Else | Hairfirmations Podcast by MarleeDidThat

This love letter is for the one comparing herself to everyone else — the beauty student scrolling social media, watching classmates excel, and quietly wondering if she’s falling behind. Comparison can steal confidence before competence even has a chance to grow. In this episode, Marlee Coles — former cosmetology instructor, MIZANI Artist, and Ulta Master Stylist — unpacks perfectionism, social media pressure, and the myth that someone else’s progress threatens your own. You’ll learn how to stay focused on your lane, build confidence through repetition, and trust your individual pace in beauty school. You are not late. You are learning. Join the #HairfirmationsCommunity for weekly mentorship, mindset shifts, and encouragement designed specifically for future beauty professionals. Share this episode with a classmate who needs the reminder. 📌 CONNECT + LINKS 🌐 https://www.marleedidthat.com 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@marleedidthat 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/... 💇🏾‍♀️ MIZANI Artist Education 🎟 https://www.hairfirmations.com 🛍 https://www.amazon.com/shop/marleedidthat 👚 https://www.thenaliacloset.com 📱 @marleedidthat | @hairfirmations Keywords: beauty school comparison, cosmetology student confidence, social media pressure in beauty school, Hairfirmations Podcast, future stylist mindset, professional growth in cosmetology, MIZANI artist mentor, Ulta Beauty stylist