About this episode

Devyn Calton discusses the connection between hair, identity, and self-esteem, emphasizing the importance of education and mentorship in hair care and entrepreneurship.

In this episode of The Network Podcast, Devyn Calton of Lyles Styles breaks down how hair can be tied to identity and self-esteem, why education is the real “luxury” in hair care (hello, porosity test), and what mentorship and spiritual grounding look like in entrepreneurship. 📲 Devyn Calton/Lyles Styles on IG & TikTok: @lyles.styles Book your Hair Consult: www.lylesstyles.com KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Hair as identity + self-worth (and generational narratives around textured hair). Mentorship as acceleration for creatives/entrepreneurs—especially in Black professional spaces. Education as the real luxury : salon results + at-home consistency (porosity test, product selection, routines). Whole-person wellness via the Funky Four Corners : spiritual grounding + emotional hygiene + physical health + financial planning. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00–00:25 — Welcome to The Network + Funky Four Corners framework 00:34–01:38 — Solange quote + guest introduction (Lyles Styles) 01:53–02:44 — Giving flowers: family, mentors, support systems 03:30–04:38 — Mentorship in Black creative & entrepreneurial spaces 05:20–06:59 — Hair, identity, and self-esteem (embracing natural hair) 07:30–09:55 —…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Prejean

Guest: Devyn Calton

Topics covered

• hair and identity
• mentorship in entrepreneurship
• education in hair care
• whole-person wellness
• self-esteem and textured hair

Keywords

• natural hair
• mentorship
• self-esteem
• hair care education
• textured hair
• whole-person wellness
• porosity test

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lyles Styles

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