[270] For people within the industry wanting to blend their career and giving back initiatives with a global and almost immediate impact, empowering individuals living in conditions of poverty by equipping them with the necessary resources to not only survive but thrive with a career in the salon industry helps them connect to a larger purpose through the universal language of hair. Mandy Pulse (@mandy_saloninspire), the owner of Salon Inspire in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of those people, and that's how the organization for which she's the proud Founder and CEO — Global Stylist Scholarship — came to life. In this episode, we delve into Mandy's journey within the hair and beauty industry, explore her non-profit's transformative work and discuss the impact, challenges and rewards of connecting passion and purpose with global impact. Links: Listen back to PhorestFM Episode 269: https://link.chtbl.com/PFM-S07E269-HetherFlorman Learn more about the Global Stylist Scholarship: https://www.globalstylistscholarship.com/ Studies & research: BMC Public Health, Corporation for National and Community Service, Journal of Happiness Studies, Volunteering and Civic Life in America "The Healing Power of Doing Good" by Allan Luks: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Power-Doing-Good/dp/0595175910 Read the transcript and subscribe to the PhorestFM email newsletter: http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1 Leave a rating & review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

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