
The Beauty of Influence
Welcome to The Beauty of Influence, the podcast where we explore how Influence Psychology shapes the best brands, the most effective marketing and the mindsets of inspiring founders.
I’m Sasha Fedunchak—business growth advisor, marketing expert, former beauty business owner, and your no-BS Slavic sister in growing your brand. After 15+ years in marketing and working with hundreds of businesses like yours, I know the ins and outs of building influence that lasts.
This show will help you make marketing intuitive, influence irresistible, and growth inevitable for your business. Expect mini masterclasses packed with actionable takeaways, juicy insights into mindset and leadership, and honest accounts from founders building their legacies.
The Beauty of Influence
Behind the Chair: Using Social Media to Grow as a Stylist and Salon Owner with Kara Day
Welcome back to The Beauty of Influence! Today, I'm joined by the incredible Kara Day, a fantastic hairstylist, salon owner, and mom whose business journey is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into her story of explosive growth, reaching six figures, opening a stunning salon outside Portland, Maine, and leading teams at Paris and New York Fashion Weeks—all within just a few years. Kara shares her experiences, insights, and unique approach to using social media to grow her business authentically. We also touch on the importance of personal transformation, setting boundaries, and finding work-life balance, especially as moms. Trust me, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone in the beauty or service industry. Enjoy and get inspired by Kara's journey!
Connect with Kara:
Instagram
TikTok
What You'll Hear:
01:48 Kara Day's Journey and Achievements
04:39 Social Media Strategies for Success
17:00 The Evolution of Branding and Marketing
22:18 The Impact of Positivity on Client Attraction
24:31 Empowerment Through Personal Transformation
25:21 Balancing Motherhood and Ambition
31:22 Marketing and Social Media Strategies
37:05 Consistency and Overcoming Fear
Free Resources:
- The Business Vitals Signs Quiz: A FREE quiz that will give you a personalized pulse-check on how healthy and aligned your business is, PLUS a free download that covers your answers in depth and gives you actionable steps to make your business healthier.
- Market Your Reputation Masterclass: Learn how to leverage what OTHER people are saying about you to book your services and sell out your products.
- Understand, Control and Grow Cashflow Masterclass: Daring Haus CFO Mike (my hubby!) put together an easy-to-understand masterclass on cash - because really, we all need to know our numbers to grow our businesses.
Connect with Sasha:
- Hang out with Sasha on Instagram and TikTok
- Work 1:1 with Sasha: sashafedunchak.com
- Follow Daring Haus on Instagram and TikTok
- Work with Daring Haus: daringhaus.com