From Midlife Crisis To Million Dollar Brand

Get out your notebook because smart advice comes fast and furious on this episode of The Girl CEO Podcast. Host Ronne Brown welcomes beauty influencer and educator Kay Lynn, who is sharing her journey from being a single mom with “zero clients, zero dollars” to leading a seven-figure luxury hair extension business that is changing lives. Her #1 online teaching platform @KerriAlstonHair offers not only education and mastery but also a community for entrepreneurial women looking to grow their beauty ventures. Has getting to this point been easy? Of course not. But as these two dynamic women remind us, it’s a process! You’ll come away with important advice related to relationships (self-love comes first!), building out a business (don’t rush it!), setting expectations and creating a network of support to get you through the inevitable bumps and bruises. There’s no use being “thirsty for a relationship or companionship when really we just have to learn to be content with ourselves,” says Kay, whose meaningful (profitable!) life is grounded in a hard-won sense of self-worth that she has also modelled for her kids. Are you ready to let old assumptions go and clear the way for something better? This episode is full of actionable strategies to change your mindset, grow your brand and watch your new vision take flight!

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KEY TOPICS:

(01:00) Welcome to the pod and a little bit of background about Kay, her business and journey.

(02:18) Why Kay made mastery her first priority as a stylist – a commitment that paid huge dividends when she showcased that expertise in a YouTube video and it took off!

(03:30) Tip #1: Stay on it! Because she pushed herself to get licensed as a cosmetology instructor, Kay was qualified and ready to go when online teaching caught fire during Covid.

(04:30) Getting into the Beautiful Backstory:

• Kay started doing hair about 13 years ago and bounced around in various jobs.

• As a single mom of two, an independent, sustainable source of income was key.

• From “zero clients, zero dollars,” Kay was all about self-empowerment.

• Wanting the “fairy tale” sparked an eye-opening relationship that left her vulnerable.

(07:30) Tip #2: Check your thirst! When it comes to launching relationships, look for those red flags and always keep self-love at the forefront and your whole “self” intact.

(10:15) Ronne and Kay dig into mythmaking and the way we are raised, starting as little girls, to feel incomplete unless and until the fairy tale prince shows up.

(11:10) Tip #3: Keep your head straight and surround yourself with people who are likeminded. You can check all the boxes, but learning to love yourself (and be okay on your own) attracts everything else you want in life – especially a solid and loving partner!

(13:14) Can you really be happy single? Yes. Kay has experienced it! Far from thirsty, she was turning people down. And by focusing on her whole self, she was preparing for her right person.

(14:05) Tip #4: Your partner isn’t going to be your everything and not every day is going to be great, so dig in and understand: Relationships are hard. Life is hard. And it’s okay!

(15:00) How Covid19 gave Kay the invaluable break that she needed to get quiet, hear from God and regroup to change her business “completely for the better.”

(15:35) All About Kerri Alston Hair:

• #1 online training platform for luxury hair extensions.

• Luxury extension training certifications.

• Access to KA Beauty Pro Wholesale Buyer’s Club Membership.

(17:00) About Kay’s mission to help other stylists tap into the billion-dollar beauty industry and reach beyond self-limiting beliefs about “only” being a service provider!

(18:30) Notes from the owner of a seven-figure business. What’s important to know:

• Broaden your mindset and look for big ideas.

• Know that you can build and own something that goes beyond service.

• Pursue what you love!

(19:35) How to Establish Multiple Income Streams:

• Locate different ways to monetize your exi...