About this episode

Daniel Stoffel discusses his journey in the beauty industry and the impact of his LGBTQIA+ identity on his business.

Hosts Lala and Brian welcome Daniel Stoffel, a beloved family member, successful young businessman, and owner of West Oak Salon. Daniel shares his lifelong passion for the beauty industry—from styling Barbie heads to opening his own salon—and the profound impact his LGBTQIA+ identity had on building his business with the very "audacity to be me." He discusses the unique challenges and immense rewards of running a family business and offers insights on mentorship and leadership. Finally, Danie...

People in this episode

Hosts: Lala, Brian

Guest: Daniel Stoffel

Topics covered

• LGBTQIA+ identity
• beauty industry
• family business
• mentorship
• leadership

Keywords

• beauty industry
• LGBTQIA+
• family business
• mentorship
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: West Oak Salon

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