HIGHLIGHTS • How Taking Risks Creates Greater Opportunities w/ Danielle Nishiyama

HIGHLIGHTS • How Taking Risks Creates Greater Opportunities w/ Danielle Nishiyama

July 20, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 444

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Danielle Nishiyama shares her journey and insights on creating change in the hair industry through education, community, and innovation.

Salon owner, founder of The Hair Symposium, hairstylist, and mentor @danielle.nishiyama shares her journey from a Spokane-based stylist to a leader creating change in the hair industry. She discusses the power of education, community, and innovation while sharing valuable insights on business growth, industry evolution, and building meaningful experiences that bring hairstylists together. This Week's Topics: • Journey From Behind the Chair to Industry Leader • The start of the Hair Symposium • Planning and Challenges of the Symposium • The Growth of The Hair Symposium • Building Community Through Education and Connection • Taking Risks and Creating Bigger Opportunities • The Evolution of Hair Trends, Services, and Client Expectations • Using Technology and Marketing to Grow a Modern Salon Business • The Future of Apprenticeships, Mentorship, and Industry Growth • The Challenges Behind Creating a Large-Scale Industry Event • Innovating the Future of the Hair Industry Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you…

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Host: Salon Republic

Guest: Danielle Nishiyama

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