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This episode discusses the role of beauty professionals in recognizing and responding to domestic violence, featuring guest Susanne Shepherd Post.

Domestic violence doesn't always look the way we expect it to. And in an industry built on trust and conversation, beauty professionals often sit closer to the signs than anyone realizes. In this deeply impactful episode of the Reinventing Beauty podcast, we sit down with Susanne Shepherd Post — stylist, salon owner, domestic violence survivor, and co-founder of Shear Haven. Susanne shares how education about domestic violence quite literally saved her life. What began as her own personal survival story became a mission to equip the beauty industry with the tools to recognize the signs of abuse and respond safely, compassionately, and effectively. We discuss why the beauty profession holds a uniquely powerful position in every community, the statistics every professional should know, and why well-meaning advice like "just leave" can actually be harmful. Susanne explains how Shear Haven provides a free, 20-minute online training that teaches beauty professionals how to recognize warning signs, respond appropriately if someone discloses abuse, and offer a warm referral to trusted local resources. She also shares the powerful legislative journey that led to mandatory domestic…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nicole Gillick, Charles Gillick

Guest: Susanne Shepherd Post

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• beauty industry
• education
• stylist training
• community support
• legislation

Keywords

• domestic violence
• beauty professionals
• stylist education
• Shear Haven
• Salon Stories Act
• community support
• warning signs
• legislation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shear Haven, Tennessee, Salon Stories Act

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