Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Hankins.
Topic: Her book Beyond the Chair and life after the beauty industry.
🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:
- Purpose of the Book – "Beyond the Chair"
- The book is a guide for professionals, especially in the beauty industry, who are seeking to transition into new roles or careers.
- It addresses fear, personal growth, and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones.
- Lisa’s Journey
- Lisa spent 35 years in the beauty industry.
- She experienced physical tolls from the job, including lung issues and back injuries, partly due to prolonged exposure to chemicals like relaxers and hair product fumes.
- A back injury in 2012 forced her to leave the industry at age 50.
- Health & Safety in the Beauty Industry
- Lisa highlighted the dangers of chemical exposure and lack of protective measures (e.g., not using gloves).
- She emphasized the need for awareness about long-term health risks for stylists and barbers.
- Faith and Planning
- Lisa credits her faith and careful financial planning (savings, insurance, retirement funds) for enabling her smooth transition.
- She encourages others to prepare financially and spiritually for life changes.
- Overcoming Fear
- Fear is a major barrier to change. Lisa stresses the importance of faith, belief in oneself, and having a support system.
- She quotes scripture and shares motivational insights to inspire others to move “beyond the chair.”
- Broader Message
- The book is not just for beauty professionals—it’s for anyone feeling stuck in a role or phase of life.
- Everyone has a “chair” they need to move beyond.
- Technology & AI
- Lisa discusses the role of social media in the beauty industry.
- She shares a humorous anecdote about AI and plagiarism concerns in her ministry training.
- Writing Process
- The book took two years to complete, with interruptions due to health issues.
- Lisa relied on faith and perseverance to finish it.
- SMART Goals & Retreats
- She advocates for setting SMART goals and writing things down to stay focused.
- A retreat experience helped her reflect and clarify her purpose.
📚 Where to Find the Book:
- Available on Amazon.
- Search for Beyond the Chair by Lisa Hankins.
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