Ep 110. Wealth blocks, financial freedom, childhood + leadership with Samara from Salon Rising
Description
In this heart-led conversation, I’m joined by Samara, principal mentor at Salon Rising and owner of LaSorella Salon on the Gold Coast. Samara’s journey is one of resilience, leadership and purposeful business building. From growing her salon from a one-woman show to leading a thriving team, she has learned the hard lessons, rebuilt after personal challenges, and discovered how to anchor her business in both profit and purpose.
What I love most about this conversation is how openly Samara shares her money story, her faith journey, and the way she blends heart and strategy to lead. This is an episode for any business owner who wants to build success without losing themselves, their values, or their team culture.
Here’s what we dive into:
- Childhood money stories: How early experiences shaped Samara’s drive and her beliefs about financial freedom.
- Purpose behind profit: Why success means more when it supports family, team, and community — not just the bottom line.
- Faith as an anchor: How returning to faith gave Samara clarity, strength, and a new way to lead.
- People-first leadership: Creating a salon culture that balances humanity with high standards.
- Letting go and moving through change: The heartache of team members leaving, and how to see it as a sign of impact rather than failure.
- Redefining success: Blocking out the online noise and choosing what “enough” looks like for you.
This episode is about building a business that feels safe, purposeful, and aligned. One where profit fuels impact, leadership is heart-led, and success is measured by more than just numbers.
🎧 Tune in to hear how Samara leads with both purpose and profit, and why redefining success on your terms might be the most powerful leadership move you can make.
Guest
- Samara, Principal Mentor, Salon Rising and Owner, LaSorella Salon (Gold Coast)
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- Website: https://www.salonrising.com/
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