Ever feel like the real innovators never get enough credit? 😤

This isn’t just a brush—it’s a movement. 👑 From burnout to bounce-back, this episode dives into how a family-run brand built a haircare empire with science, soul, and stubborn grit.

Merian, founder + formulator of @BounceCurl, shares how her passion for curly hair turned into a full-blown business—without investors, and with lawsuits, haters, and all the mess that comes with wild success.

💡You’ll learn:

• ​How a viral brush was born (and nearly got stolen)
• ​Why being duped can actually mean you’re winning
• ​The hard truths of product development + protecting your ideas
• ​And what real support in the beauty industry actually looks like

And, yes—how a pre-dental student ended up becoming the next big thing in curly haircare 🧪✨

But this is more than a brand story.It’s about why we celebrate stylists, how community fuels creativity, and why doing the hard thing is worth it.

Therefore, if you're a stylist, a founder, or just a beauty lover…👀 You owe it to yourself to hear this story.