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The Purple Chair Podcast

The Purple Chair Podcast

By Laura Labuda

Join Laura Labuda, your scissor wizard, color alchemist, and lover of all things purple in her purple queendom. Where to talk continues beyond the chair!

Find Laura on Instagram @LauraCutsHair or send an email PurpleChairSalon@gmail.com 💜
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The Purple Chair PodcastSep 05, 2019

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Immerse in Imbolc

Immerse in Imbolc

🌟 Immerse in Imbolc, Brigid's light, Groundhog Day whimsy, and the Priestess Card's wisdom. Embrace change and the return of light in this enchanting episode! 🔮🌈

Feb 05, 202426:10
New Year...New Podcast!

New Year...New Podcast!

Welcome to 2024, New Year ... New Podcast! We are changing things up and taking the conversation beyond the chair! This week, Laura and Whitney share our words of the year, discuss plans for upcoming episodes, and share our favorite deep conditioning trick for this dry winter season! What word did you pick for 2024?

Jan 08, 202429:40
HueytheBarber, ØneWheels & Elvis Impersonators

HueytheBarber, ØneWheels & Elvis Impersonators

Happy New Year! We are ringing in 2024 by finally getting Huey the Barber on the Purple Chair Podcast! If you've been in the Purple Chair you've seen Huey's shop right next door and after much convincing he's finally decided to sit down with us and tell us all about Huey! Listen along with Laura and Huey as they discuss all things hair, the highs and lows of owning a business together and the iconic story of the day the woke up and didn't know they were getting married!

Jan 01, 202434:34
Fast Times & Old Friendships

Fast Times & Old Friendships

Your color conjuring, hair healing, style sorceress Laura Labuda is back in front of the mic with long time friend and fellow small business owner Scott Fowler! Scott owns and operates Palmetto Moose Productions, a local production company, and has been producing The Purple Chair Podcast since its conception! Listen and laugh along while Laura and Scott discuss all things entrepreneurship, fun memories and the beginnings of the Purple Chair pod!

Dec 11, 202340:44
Angels, Reiki, and Indigo Palm

Angels, Reiki, and Indigo Palm

This week Laura sits down with another neighbor in the Belladonnas "neighborhood" Claudia Fortner, owner of Indigo Palm! Listen along while Laura and Claudia discuss everything Reiki, including their own training, intuitive healing, as well as the angels we can see and the ones we can't!

Nov 27, 202331:15
Casual Conversation in The Purple Chair

Casual Conversation in The Purple Chair

This week Laura sits down once again with producer Whitney to showcase how casual and tailored the Purple Chair salon experience is. Listen along as they pull a card from a new oracle deck, discuss hair goals and even some witchy dreams!

Nov 13, 202331:09
Violet Counseling and The Purple Chair

Violet Counseling and The Purple Chair

This week Laura sits down with a very special guest, her neighbor in Belladonna's, Josh! Josh not only owns Violet Counseling but is very knowledgeable on everything astrological! Listen along and learn all about Josh and how he became a therapist and astrologer!

Oct 30, 202327:58
All about Laura

All about Laura

This week Laura herself is in the hot seat and we're getting into the nitty gritty!! Listen along with Whitney and the scissor wizard herself as Laura tells us all the tales of her magikal life, how she became a hairstylist, how she found her "woo" and how the Purple Chair came to be!

Oct 18, 202336:10
Intuition, Refreshing, and Renewing

Intuition, Refreshing, and Renewing

This week Laura sits down with Whitney once again to talk about intuition and this crazy season of retrogrades upon us!! Pull a card or two with us, have a laugh with us and enjoy the newest episode of the Purple Chair Podcast!

Oct 03, 202323:26
Self Care In and Out of the Salon

Self Care In and Out of the Salon

Your scissor wizard and color alchemist Laura Labuda is back with the Purple Chair Podcast! After a short break, Laura is back in the salon with guest Whitney discussing all things self care. Join them through a bit of the giggles as they discuss mercury retrograde, different versions of self care, their self care routines and event a tangent or two about giving plasma!

Sep 11, 202323:08
The Salon is a Sacred Space

The Salon is a Sacred Space

Welcome back to the Purple Chair Podcast! Laura is back and better than ever with new practices, in a new location, and with a new guest, Whitney! Listen along as they talk about new energy work practices done in the shampoo chair, as well as some wild synchronicities in life and the universe. There are no such thing as coincidences!

Aug 12, 202322:01
Boss Babes #1 | Crystal Colligan
Nov 22, 202043:21
Mercury Retrograde.... Give Yourself Some Grace!
Oct 06, 202021:21
Hair Type, Texture, & SKIN Color? - The Purple Chair Podcast Episode 15

Hair Type, Texture, & SKIN Color? - The Purple Chair Podcast Episode 15

I’m asked quite frequently if I only do white hair....  Curious as to how I respond?? Are you wondering if hair type and texture go hand in hand with skin color? Let’s dispel some myths and rumors on this touchy subject!

Aug 09, 202025:04
Is Boxed Dye Really worth it? Find out with Laura! - The Purple Chair Podcast Episode 14

Is Boxed Dye Really worth it? Find out with Laura! - The Purple Chair Podcast Episode 14

Is Boxed Dye Really worth it? Find out with Laura in this episode of the Purple Chair Podcast!

Aug 03, 202019:48
Ride It Out - The Purple Chair Podcast Episode 13

Ride It Out - The Purple Chair Podcast Episode 13

Feeling like I’m on a roller coaster that I just can’t get off of. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way, so I’m sharing my life!
Apr 14, 202013:44
It’s All About Your Mindset - Episode 12: The Purple Chair Podcast
Apr 07, 202020:41
Being an Empath - Episode 11: The Purple Chair Podcast

Being an Empath - Episode 11: The Purple Chair Podcast

How are you dealing with this quarantine? We are living in a monumental time and charting the waters of unknown territory. Join Laura as we discuss being a hairdresser in today's stressful times.

Mar 29, 202027:50
Monumental Times - Episode 10: The Purple Chair Podcast

Monumental Times - Episode 10: The Purple Chair Podcast

How are you dealing with this quarantine? We are living in a monumental time and charting the waters of unknown territory. Join Laura as we discuss being a hairdresser in today's stressful times.

Mar 22, 202014:20
Special Edition COVID-19 - Episode 9: The Purple Chair Podcast

Special Edition COVID-19 - Episode 9: The Purple Chair Podcast

How much do you know about Lysol and are you REALLY using your disinfectants properly!? Find out how this pandemic is affecting the beauty industry...

Mar 21, 202031:13
The Power of Meaningful Coincidences - Episode 8: The Purple Chair Podcast

The Power of Meaningful Coincidences - Episode 8: The Purple Chair Podcast

Are you living in the flow of life? Join Laura Labuda, stylist and master colorist, in her Purple Queendom. In our 8th podcast we talk all about syncronicities!

Mar 15, 202026:41
A little Q & A - Episode 7: The Purple Chair Podcast

A little Q & A - Episode 7: The Purple Chair Podcast

Have you ever wanted to ask your stylist absolutely anything?? Join Laura Labuda, stylist and master colorist, in her Purple Queendom. In our 7th podcast we answer your questions and the most frequently asked questions from the chair!  Do you want your questions answered? Leave them in the comments, and I will answer them on the next Q&A show!

Mar 08, 202038:28
Everyone Needs a Little Self Care - Episode 6: The Purple Chair Podcast

Everyone Needs a Little Self Care - Episode 6: The Purple Chair Podcast

Join Laura Labuda, stylist and master colorist, in her Purple Queendom. In our sixth podcast we discuss all about Self Care!

Mar 01, 202032:30
My Hairdresser Journey - Episode 5: The Purple Chair Podcast

My Hairdresser Journey - Episode 5: The Purple Chair Podcast

My journey growing up in my moms salon to owning my own salon business. This is the shit they don’t teach you in cosmetology school!

Feb 24, 202036:44
Getting Well AF with Krista Trimble - Episode 4: The Purple Chair Podcast

Getting Well AF with Krista Trimble - Episode 4: The Purple Chair Podcast

Join Laura Labuda, stylist and master colorist, in her Purple Queendom. In our fourth podcast we talk with Krista Trimble, a Wellness Coach and all around BADASS!

Feb 17, 202031:27
I'm on a SOAP BOX! - Episode 3: The Purple Chair Podcast

I'm on a SOAP BOX! - Episode 3: The Purple Chair Podcast

Join Laura Labuda, stylist and master colorist, in her Purple Queendom. In our second podcast we discuss all about shampoo!

Feb 10, 202028:60
How to talk to your Hairdresser - Episode 2: The Purple Chair Podcast

How to talk to your Hairdresser - Episode 2: The Purple Chair Podcast

Join Laura Labuda, stylist and master colorist, in her Purple Queendom. In our second podcast we discuss how to talk to your stylist!

Feb 03, 202020:02
All about Haircolor - Episode 1: The Purple Chair Podcast

All about Haircolor - Episode 1: The Purple Chair Podcast

Join Laura Labuda, stylist and master colorist, in her Purple Queendom. In our FIRST ever podcast we discuss hair color!

Feb 03, 202021:03
Haircolor is a Science and an Art
Oct 15, 201918:30
Mastering Mindfulness
Oct 08, 201929:23
Be a Boss Lady

Be a Boss Lady

Everyday I get to have the most amazing women, and men in my chair. I feel so honored that they chose me as their stylist. Because i get to peek into their lives, and watch them reach their dreams.
On this episode I had an opportunity to chat with Nicole, a fantastic customer of mine! She is a wife, mom of three, and a passionate entrepreneur. Leading a large group of women, and helping them find their own success while staying sane and creating balance in her life. She is a total boss lady!
Oct 01, 201924:45
Manifest Your Life, Your Way

Manifest Your Life, Your Way

What are you deepest desires? What would it look like if you could create the life of your dreams? We are going to break down the Law of Attraction, and I'll give you my secret on how I manifested The Purple Chair! Want to check out some amazing links and all the show notes? www.ThePurpleChairSalon.com

Have a question? I would love to hear from you! Shoot me an email PurpleChairSalon@gmail.com

Sep 24, 201922:30
Is Beauty Really in the Eye of the Beholder?

Is Beauty Really in the Eye of the Beholder?

You are beautiful!  Just in case no one has told you lately. Every day we are bombarded by images of beauty standards that are sometimes ridiculously unattainable. We always hear “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” Well what the heck does that even mean? Let's break this down and see what it really means.

Check out www.ThePurpleChairSalon.com for all the show notes!

Sep 19, 201915:23
Ingredients, What’s really in your products??
Sep 12, 201919:31
Who I am, What I do, & Why I do it!
Sep 05, 201919:17