We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Amanda Hill a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Amanda , thanks for joining us today. Risk taking is something we’re really interested in and we’d love to hear the story of a risk you’ve taken.

From the age of four I knew I had a gift for styling hair. I could not keep my hands out of it. Babysitters, family members, barbies, friends, any head of hair I could get my hands on.
Every part of becoming a stylist was captivating to me but my favorite part was watching how hairstylist made people feel. As a young child, I loved observing while my mother got her hair done. I would always notice the demeanor of the client would change from the waiting area to the chair to the moment that cape swooshed off of their shoulders. The joy across their face as the chair spun and the cape was removed was intoxicating. I wanted to make other women feel that way. And I knew that from a very young age.
The moment I knew I was made for the hair industry was the moment I realized I was given the gift. I was good at it. I still had to work really hard, was faced with many challenges but my early 20’s was the first time in my life I felt like I truly excelled at something or really anything at all. In grade school and College I was always a pretty solid “C” student and I tried about a billion sports. I had pretty low confidence from an early age because I had a learning disability I was not aware of. At 23, my senior year in college), I was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. It explained my struggle in school. None of that mattered when I got behind the chair, I knew my way to the top, im pretty sure it was because I was perfectly ok with crashing and burning at the bottom. But hey! We learn the most from our failures right?
I graduated with a bachlors in business, with a focus in entrepunership. I immediately enrolled into cosmetology school. For the first time in my life I excelled. Following school I went and worked for one of the best educators in world. I soaked in everything she was willing to teach me. In 2013 my husband and I became pregnant with our first and At the same time he landed a job in the town we grew up in. I went to work for a local salon and with hard work and determination I thrived and was able to be a mother to two and become a 6 figure stylist all at the same time. I knew my calling would be to lead other stylist to be able to do the same.
The thought of opening my own business terrified me. It’s a scary thought being a mother to two young children, leaving a salon where I was comfortable and making really good money, all while taking on the responsibility of others income as well. Although scary, ive always taught my children to do it scared. I had to be the example and I knew without a doubt this would be part of my journey. I am now 4 years in, ive helped 4 stylist become 6 figure stylist.
Yes, sometimes it is so hard and I question everything. Yes, I lay awake at night and worry sometimes. Sometimes it can be so hard. But it is so worth it. I do think that having adhd makes taking risk easier. Ive always tried to find beauty in everything.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Starting my own salon was the most terrifying leap I’ve ever taken. As a mom of two, it felt risky to walk away from a steady income and take on the responsibility of other people’s livelihoods. But I’ve always taught my kids to “do it scared,” and I had to live that out loud. Four years later, I’ve built a thriving business where I’ve helped four other stylists also hit six figures.

What sets me apart isn’t just that I love hair, it’s that I see beauty and potential in people, even when they don’t see it in themselves. My ADHD may bring chaos, but it also brings creativity, courage, and a relentless drive to find possibility in every moment. I specialize in natural-looking color, seamless haircuts, and helping women feel like the best version of themselves, whether they’re struggling with hair loss, wanting volume, or just needing to feel seen.

What I’m most proud of is the impact I’ve made, not just in transformations behind the chair, but in the lives and careers of other stylists who once doubted themselves too.

At the heart of everything I do is the belief that beauty is more than what you see in the mirror, it’s how you feel when you walk away. And I’m here for the women who are ready to feel empowered, confident, and absolutely beautiful.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Life if hard. I tell my team this all the time. Resilience is the amount of time it takes to bounce back from something traumatizing/ life altering. I believe resilience is build over time. During my career i have dealt with some hard losses. I was the primary care taker for my step mom when she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Navigating that while building a clientele and taking care of two small children was a lot. There was a lot of hardship that came with her passing. In 2016 my husband and I had a daughter that was stillborn at 30 weeks gestation. I remained resiliant and sought help i needed to heal. I use it as part of my story to help other women.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

I had an amazing mentor. When i came to the community i am in now i am one of the only stylist who offered balayage and french cutting during that time. I used to market myself and my craft and was able to set myself apart from other stylist in the area.

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Maddie Cantrell Photography