In this episode, Misty Jayne joins Jodie Brown, the host of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in the beauty industry: the real difference between coaching, mentoring, education, and consulting and why more information isn’t always the answer.

This conversation is for hairstylists and salon owners who feel stuck despite being talented, booked out, and knowledgeable. We talk about why overlearning can become a form of avoidance, how fear and identity play a bigger role than skill gaps, and when it’s time to stop searching for answers and start looking inward.

In this episode, we cover:

1. Why having all the strategy doesn’t guarantee action
2. The difference between a coach, mentor, educator, and consultant
3. How coaching helps uncover the real reasons you’re stuck
4. Why confidence comes from action, not more classes
5. How people-pleasing, fear of being seen, and overthinking show up for stylists
6. When to hire a coach vs when education is actually the right move
7. What “Starting Messy” really means (and why your mess isn’t the problem)

If you’ve ever thought, “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just do the thing?” this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.