What happens when life throws you the unimaginable and you’re still responsible for a business and a team?

In this raw and deeply moving episode, Samara sits down with Brodie, owner of Smooth Hair in Alstonville, who opens up about the most challenging year of her life.

What began as a five week family holiday turned into a nine month stay in Perth after her 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. From that moment, Brodie was thrust into balancing motherhood, cancer, and running a salon from 4,000km away.

She shares how she kept her business not just afloat, but thriving. The loyalty and dedication of her team, and the perspective shifts that have transformed how she leads.

💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Brodie's salon stayed afloat while she was away for nearly a year
• The raw reality of parenting a child through chemotherapy
• Lessons in leadership, loyalty, and letting go
• The importance of building a business with deep roots and real relationships

This is more than a business conversation, it’s a powerful story of resilience, perspective, and the strength it takes to lead in your hardest season.

Timestamps

00:00 Episode Summary

01:27 Meet Brody from Smooth Hair

02:20 The Journey to Smooth Hair

07:12 Building a Supportive Salon Family

12:52 The Decision to Move to Perth

15:10 Maxie's Health Crisis

19:50 Facing Leukemia: A Mother's Perspective

24:05 Navigating Business and Personal Challenges

28:10 The Struggles of Parenting a Sick Child

29:01 Finding Community in Unexpected Places

30:31 Returning Home and Resuming Normalcy

33:00 Balancing Work and Personal Life

37:08 A Surprise Engagement

38:24 Expecting a New Baby

41:56 Managing a Business Through Personal Challenges

47:57 The Importance of Support and Resilience

52:00 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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