Episode 257

Why Shame-Based Money Advice Doesn’t Work (Especially for Hairstylists) w/ Kelly Cahen

Published on: 10th November, 2025

In this episode, Misty Jayne sits down with salon business coach Kelly Cahen to unpack the toxic trend of shame-based money coaching — and why guilt and “tough love” won’t fix your financial patterns.

If you’ve ever felt judged for having debt, using credit cards, or not saving “the right way,” this conversation will help you breathe again. Misty and Kelly talk about:

💸 Why traditional money advice often fails hairstylists and salon owners

💬 How shame keeps you stuck in scarcity

🧠 The mindset shifts that actually create financial confidence

💪 How to build a plan that fits YOUR unique money story — without guilt or “shoulds”

Listen now to learn how to build wealth your way, ditch the guilt, and take back your financial power behind the chair.

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About the Podcast

The Starting Messy Podcast
Real, raw and unedited conversations for hairstylists obsessed with growth. Hosted by Misty Jayne a life and money empowerment coach.
On this show, we're flipping the script on perfectionism and embracing the messy, imperfect journey of entrepreneurship as a hairstylist. Your host, Misty Jayne an accountability coach for beauty professionals ready to turn their desires to reality, invites guests to share the truth behind what it means to START MESSY and why it’s ALWAYS worth the leap.

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