Gina's Journey into becoming a hairstylist & why she quit! The pivot Episode
Guest Episode with gina devine at 100k followers working with brands and traveling educator she took the leap forward to leaving hair. Before we dive in, I want to offer a gentle trigger warning: in this episode, we’ll be talking about deeper healing work — including inner child wounds, shadow work, therapy, and the emotional realities of doing the work to reconnect with yourself. These conversations may bring up emotions, memories, or discomfort. If you need to pause or take care of yourself at any point, please do. *This is not medical advise just an honest conversation about what it really looks like to heal and grow — beyond the aesthetic version of wellness we often see on social media. *This is a grounded conversation about coming back to yourself and creating a mindful, spacious business from the inside out.”About TODAYS SPECIAL GUEST:Met Gina in 2018 as a hair painting specialist and have had the privilege to work and see her growth this past years.Gina Devine is an intuitive mentor, tarot reader, artist, writer, and educator based in New Jersey. She offers soulful guidance that blends spiritual insight with creative exploration. Gina’s journey into tarot deepened during a pivotal time of personal healing, leading her to embrace divination as a means of self-discovery and empowerment. Her approach is grounded and compassionate, aiming to illuminate patterns, honor emotional truths, and guide individuals toward liberation and growth. In addition to one-on-one readings, Gina provides mentorship and creative guidance for healers, artists, and spiritual practitioners, fostering intuitive alignment in both personal and professional realms. She is also the creator of the forthcoming Soul Centric Oracle deck, further expanding her offerings in the realm of spiritual artistry.we talk about...✨Her journey into hair and reality of growth and "being Successful"Dive into Energy healing— what it really is, and why you say it’s not evil, despite what some people might assume?How has energy healing shown up in your life or your work behind the chair?What misconceptions do you think the beauty industry—or even society—has about healing modalities like Reiki / energy?🧸 Inner Child & Therapy🌑 Shadow Work & The Not-So-Pretty Side of Healing. Can you share what shadow work looks like in real life—not just the version we see on Instagram?💡 Healing + The Beauty Industry How has your healing work impacted the way you serve your clients or run your business?🛑 Real Talk: Precautions + PitfallsThere’s a lot of “love and light” messaging out there—but healing can be painful. What do you wish more people understood about this?14. How do you discern between real support and performative wellness or coaching?Choosing the right practitioner. We talk negative experiences with a healer, therapist, or “spiritual guide”? The importance of doing our due dilingence🧭 Integration & Moving ForwardLosing 40k followers reallly a loss? shifting in her business outside of hair and life lessons we both have learned from healing.Lastly💕I hope this episode reminded you that mindfulness isn’t just meditation and morning routines—it’s also about facing what’s uncomfortable, healing what’s been hidden, and building a life and business with intention. Healing isn’t linear or glamorous, but it’s worth it. And it makes you a more grounded stylist, business owner, and human. If this resonated with you, pass it along to another beauty pro who’s doing the work too. And remember: you don’t need to be fully healed or have it all figured out to create a beautiful, balanced business. You just need to stay mindful.Follow me @celestethestylist or gina.devine on instagram
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