Building A Salon, Healing A Life + Resiliency with Erin Mills (Part 2)

What if closing a door is the most courageous way to open yourself back up to purpose? We sit down with Erin to unpack a pivotal decision to let go of a salon, release the grind of proving, and choose an energy that sustains rather than scorches. The conversation journeys from survival mode as a young single mom to a mature practice of alignment: clear boundaries, honest self-inquiry, and rituals that create space for real leadership.

Erin walks us through the daily non-negotiables that became her anchor: long walks that regulate the nervous system, tapping (EFT) to move stuck loops of fear and grief, meditation for calm focus, and a simple “Who am I?” journaling practice that separates identity from output. We talk about the sneaky cost of overgiving—how rescuing others can erode your business, blur responsibility, and drain the very capacity you need to serve. Instead, she models clean leadership: respecting others’ choices, protecting your container, and choosing when and how to help without losing yourself.

We also explore the deeper layers of identity and generational healing. Erin shares how letting emotions move through the body brought surprising changes, from a newfound sense of safety to physical shifts and renewed creativity. With a clear, if evolving, vision—mentoring teams, finishing salon and spa software, and one day expanding again—she centers presence over performance and connection over control. The takeaway is practical and hopeful: claim fifteen minutes for yourself each day, and you’ll reclaim far more than time. You’ll reclaim choice, clarity, and the fire that fuels meaningful work.

Chapters

• 0:06 Setting The Theme: Reigniting Resilience
• 0:41 Shame, Proving Energy, And Unsustainable Drive
• 1:38 Survival Mode To Self-Alignment
• 2:47 Family, Safety, And Redefining Wholeness
• 3:30 Vision After Closing: Choosing With Intention
• 5:21 Preventing Backslide: Habits And Self-Trust
• 7:23 Beyond Roles: Writing “Who Am I”
• 9:01 Letting Go Of Old Identities And Stories
• 10:22 Creating Space For New Work And Ideas
• 11:40 Boundaries, Overgiving, And Other People’s Journeys
• 13:56 Daily Tapping, Walking, And Energy Release
• 16:40 Teaching Healing: Neuroidentity And Safety
• 18:20 Generational Healing And Worthy Of Joy
• 19:46 Fifteen Minutes For You: Reclaim Your Life
• 20:41 How To Connect With Erin And Closing