Fame Host (https://fame.so) Built to Shine Podcast https://podcasts.fame.so/built-to-shine-podcast https://feeds.fame.so/built-to-shine-podcast Built to Shine is a podcast about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building businesses with purpose. Hosted by Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar, each episode features candid conversations with franchisees and industry leaders who are redefining what it means to grow, lead, and scale with intention. From the realities of early entrepreneurship to team culture, franchising, resilience, and growth, this is where real stories meet real strategy. If you’re building something, dreaming bigger, or leading a team, you’re in the right place. Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Blo Blow Dry Bar en Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:48:30 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:56:29 +0000 https://content.fameapp.so/x9q9kjvq/ed464e90-8f6b-11f1-99ea-b164c6c55450/ed464c10-8f6b-11f1-a590-1144c8b9f7db.jpg Built to Shine Podcast https://podcasts.fame.so/built-to-shine-podcast Built to Shine is a podcast about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building businesses with purpose. Hosted by Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar, each episode features candid conversations with franchisees and industry leaders who are redefining what it means to grow, lead, and scale with intention. From the realities of early entrepreneurship to team culture, franchising, resilience, and growth, this is where real stories meet real strategy. If you’re building something, dreaming bigger, or leading a team, you’re in the right place. Vanessa Yakobson Built to Shine is a podcast about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building businesses with purpose. Hosted by Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar, each episode features candid conversations with franchisees and industry leaders who are redefining what it means to grow, lead, and scale with intention. From the realities of early entrepreneurship to team culture, franchising, resilience, and growth, this is where real stories meet real strategy. If you’re building something, dreaming bigger, or leading a team, you’re in the right place. No No episodic Vanessa Yakobson Built to Shine is a podcast about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building businesses with purpose. Hosted by Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar, each episode features candid conversations with franchisees and industry leaders who are redefining what it means to grow, lead, and scale with intention. From the realities of early entrepreneurship to team culture, franchising, resilience, and growth, this is where real stories meet real strategy. If you’re building something, dreaming bigger, or leading a team, you’re in the right place. Built to Shine is a podcast about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building businesses with purpose. Hosted by Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar, each episode features candid conversations with franchisees and industry leaders who are redefining what it means to grow, lead, and scale with intention. From the realities of early entrepreneurship to team culture, franchising, resilience, and growth, this is where real stories meet real strategy. If you’re building something, dreaming bigger, or leading a team, you’re in the right place. entrepreneurs, famous entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, female entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, types of entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs Vanessa Yakobson team@fame.so No No No Why I Chose Franchising Over Corporate https://podcasts.fame.so/e/1np7kxp8-why-i-chose-franchising-over-corporate Why I Chose Franchising Over Corporate 6 No No z0r4y5v0 Jean Camilletti shares her journey from high-level fashion executive to successful multi-unit Blo Blow Dry Bar owner. She tells the story of her transition from corporate pressure to local business ownership and the resilience needed to survive tough times. This conversation covers the importance of brand systems, people management, and community impact. Jean Camilletti spent decades at the top of the fashion world before building her own empire. The corporate discipline and financial knowledge that she gained throughout her career were brought to the beauty world. Jean’s vision started with one location and eventually grew into several successful blow dry bars across New York.

Owning a business brought surprises about leadership and the weight of responsibility for others. Jean faced major setbacks during the global pandemic but kept moving forward with her team. In this episode, she tells her story, which shows how to stay true to a brand while supporting a local community.


What You'll Learn: 
  • Recognizing the signs that it is time to work for yourself.
  • Applying big business financial skills to a small shop.
  • How to move from one location to many.
  • The reality of how many people will depend on you.
  • Managing staff who have different goals than you.
  • Trusting the tools provided by a franchise.
  • Standing your ground during a global crisis.
  • Giving your team the power to handle their own tasks.
  • Why helping your neighborhood matters for your bottom line.


About the Guest:
Jean Camilletti spent 35 years in the fashion industry before becoming a business owner. She reached the level of president at a public company where she managed several large brands and learned the essentials of running a business. Jean opened her first Blo Blow Dry Bar location on Long Island nearly 14 years ago and eventually became a multi-unit owner. Jean is a firm believer in following proven brand systems while empowering her team to handle their own responsibilities. Outside her daily business tasks, she stays active in her community by supporting local charities and hospitals.


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]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Vanessa Yakobson Vanessa Yakobson 2603 Jean Camilletti shares her journey from high-level fashion executive to successful multi-unit Blo Blow Dry Bar owner. She tells the story of her transition from corporate pressure to local business ownership and the resilience needed to survive tough times. This conversation covers the importance of brand systems, people management, and community impact. Jean Camilletti shares her journey from high-level fashion executive to successful multi-unit Blo Blow Dry Bar owner. She tells the story of her transition from corporate pressure to local business ownership and the resilience needed to survive tough times. This conversation covers the importance of brand systems, people management, and community impact. entrepreneurs, famous entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, female entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, types of entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs, blo dry, blo bar, Jean Camilletti No No The Mindset Behind Every Successful Business https://podcasts.fame.so/e/vn5jlvp8 The Mindset Behind Every Successful Business 0 No No 80q378p0 Samantha Sherman didn't become an entrepreneur because she had all the answers. She became one because she believed in hard work, embraced calculated risk, and wanted to build something of her own. After becoming a franchisee, growing a struggling business into a successful one, and eventually transitioning into franchise support, Sam gained a unique perspective on what helps business owners thrive.In this episode of Built to Shine, Sam shares lessons from both sides of franchising, from navigating uncertainty and leading a team to building consistent habits and staying grounded through challenges. She and Vanessa explore why self-awareness, resilience, and a willingness to embrace discomfort often matter more than having the perfect business plan, and why the most successful entrepreneurs never stop learning or growing. Samantha Sherman didn't become an entrepreneur because she had all the answers. She became one because she believed in hard work, embraced calculated risk, and wanted to build something of her own. After becoming a franchisee, growing a struggling business into a successful one, and eventually transitioning into franchise support, Sam gained a unique perspective on what helps business owners thrive.

In this episode of Built to Shine, Sam shares lessons from both sides of franchising, from navigating uncertainty and leading a team to building consistent habits and staying grounded through challenges. She and Vanessa explore why self-awareness, resilience, and a willingness to embrace discomfort often matter more than having the perfect business plan, and why the most successful entrepreneurs never stop learning or growing.

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]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 2829 Samantha Sherman didn't become an entrepreneur because she had all the answers. She became one because she believed in hard work, embraced calculated risk, and wanted to build something of her own. After becoming a franchisee, growing a struggling business into a successful one, and eventually transitioning into franchise support, Sam gained a unique perspective on what helps business owners thrive.In this episode of Built to Shine, Sam shares lessons from both sides of franchising, from navigating uncertainty and leading a team to building consistent habits and staying grounded through challenges. She and Vanessa explore why self-awareness, resilience, and a willingness to embrace discomfort often matter more than having the perfect business plan, and why the most successful entrepreneurs never stop learning or growing. Samantha Sherman didn't become an entrepreneur because she had all the answers. She became one because she believed in hard work, embraced calculated risk, and wanted to build something of her own. After becoming a franchisee, growing a struggling business into a successful one, and eventually transitioning into franchise support, Sam gained a unique perspective on what helps business owners thrive.In this episode of Built to Shine, Sam shares lessons from both sides of franchising, from navigating uncertainty and leading a team to building consistent habits and staying grounded through challenges. She and Vanessa explore why self-awareness, resilience, and a willingness to embrace discomfort often matter more than having the perfect business plan, and why the most successful entrepreneurs never stop learning or growing. No No Building a Business Through People https://podcasts.fame.so/e/x812rqyn Building a Business Through People 4 No No 713rz6q0 Komal Noordin never expected entrepreneurship to lead her back to herself. After spending time at home with her young children, she realized she wanted something that challenged and fulfilled her beyond motherhood. Through business ownership, she found a renewed sense of purpose and built Blo Germantown into a thriving part of the Memphis community.In this episode of Built to Shine, Komal shares how her background in behavioral therapy shaped her leadership style, from coaching employees with empathy to creating a culture rooted in accountability, communication, and growth. She opens up about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, navigating employee turnover, and learning that successful leadership is less about having all the answers and more about staying open to learning. Komal Noordin never expected entrepreneurship to lead her back to herself. After spending time at home with her young children, she realized she wanted something that challenged and fulfilled her beyond motherhood. Through business ownership, she found a renewed sense of purpose and built Blo Germantown into a thriving part of the Memphis community.

In this episode of Built to Shine, Komal shares how her background in behavioral therapy shaped her leadership style, from coaching employees with empathy to creating a culture rooted in accountability, communication, and growth. She opens up about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, navigating employee turnover, and learning that successful leadership is less about having all the answers and more about staying open to learning.

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:44:08 +0000 3050 Komal Noordin never expected entrepreneurship to lead her back to herself. After spending time at home with her young children, she realized she wanted something that challenged and fulfilled her beyond motherhood. Through business ownership, she found a renewed sense of purpose and built Blo Germantown into a thriving part of the Memphis community.In this episode of Built to Shine, Komal shares how her background in behavioral therapy shaped her leadership style, from coaching employees with empathy to creating a culture rooted in accountability, communication, and growth. She opens up about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, navigating employee turnover, and learning that successful leadership is less about having all the answers and more about staying open to learning. Komal Noordin never expected entrepreneurship to lead her back to herself. After spending time at home with her young children, she realized she wanted something that challenged and fulfilled her beyond motherhood. Through business ownership, she found a renewed sense of purpose and built Blo Germantown into a thriving part of the Memphis community.In this episode of Built to Shine, Komal shares how her background in behavioral therapy shaped her leadership style, from coaching employees with empathy to creating a culture rooted in accountability, communication, and growth. She opens up about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, navigating employee turnover, and learning that successful leadership is less about having all the answers and more about staying open to learning. No No Building Success Through Responsibility and Risk https://podcasts.fame.so/e/xny7kw1n Building Success Through Responsibility and Risk 3 No No l14rzkl1 In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with multi-unit franchise owner Kenny Trattner to unpack what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes. From his early decision to work for himself to building and scaling multiple locations, Kenny shares the mindset, discipline, and responsibility required to succeed. In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with multi-unit franchise owner Kenny Trattner to unpack what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes. From his early decision to work for himself to building and scaling multiple locations, Kenny shares the mindset, discipline, and responsibility required to succeed.

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]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 17:14:54 +0000 2479 In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with multi-unit franchise owner Kenny Trattner to unpack what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes. From his early decision to work for himself to building and scaling multiple locations, Kenny shares the mindset, discipline, and responsibility required to succeed. In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with multi-unit franchise owner Kenny Trattner to unpack what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes. From his early decision to work for himself to building and scaling multiple locations, Kenny shares the mindset, discipline, and responsibility required to succeed. No No Leading with Intention https://podcasts.fame.so/e/r8kl0yqn Leading with Intention 2 No No 71wjpvq0 In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa sits down with Jessica Carothers, owner of Blo Albuquerque and multiple beauty businesses, to talk about what it really takes to grow sustainable businesses through people-first leadership. Jessica shares her unconventional path from education to entrepreneurship, the hard lessons she learned while opening three businesses in three years, and how vulnerability, trust, and intentional culture-building became the foundation of her success. This conversation explores leadership development, delegation, balance, and why creating opportunity for others is both the hardest and most rewarding part of business ownership. In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa sits down with Jessica Carothers, owner of Blo Albuquerque and multiple beauty businesses, to talk about what it really takes to grow sustainable businesses through people-first leadership. Jessica shares her unconventional path from education to entrepreneurship, the hard lessons she learned while opening three businesses in three years, and how vulnerability, trust, and intentional culture-building became the foundation of her success. This conversation explores leadership development, delegation, balance, and why creating opportunity for others is both the hardest and most rewarding part of business ownership.

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]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:09:41 +0000 2790 In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa sits down with Jessica Carothers, owner of Blo Albuquerque and multiple beauty businesses, to talk about what it really takes to grow sustainable businesses through people-first leadership. Jessica shares her unconventional path from education to entrepreneurship, the hard lessons she learned while opening three businesses in three years, and how vulnerability, trust, and intentional culture-building became the foundation of her success. This conversation explores leadership development, delegation, balance, and why creating opportunity for others is both the hardest and most rewarding part of business ownership. In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa sits down with Jessica Carothers, owner of Blo Albuquerque and multiple beauty businesses, to talk about what it really takes to grow sustainable businesses through people-first leadership. Jessica shares her unconventional path from education to entrepreneurship, the hard lessons she learned while opening three businesses in three years, and how vulnerability, trust, and intentional culture-building became the foundation of her success. This conversation explores leadership development, delegation, balance, and why creating opportunity for others is both the hardest and most rewarding part of business ownership. No No Change your mindset, grow your business https://podcasts.fame.so/e/4n9mx55n Change your mindset, grow your business 1 No No v07rz881 In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with Marissa Torres, owner of Blo Daly City, for an honest conversation about what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes.Marissa shares her journey from corporate work into franchise ownership, including the confidence that pushed her to take the leap, the self doubt that followed, and the mindset shift that ultimately changed everything.From navigating uncertainty during the pandemic to learning when to step out of the day to day and into true leadership, this episode explores resilience, self accountability, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Whether you’re building a business, considering entrepreneurship, or learning how to grow as a leader while balancing real life responsibilities, this conversation offers thoughtful perspective and hard earned lessons. In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with Marissa Torres, owner of Blo Daly City, for an honest conversation about what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes.

Marissa shares her journey from corporate work into franchise ownership, including the confidence that pushed her to take the leap, the self doubt that followed, and the mindset shift that ultimately changed everything.

From navigating uncertainty during the pandemic to learning when to step out of the day to day and into true leadership, this episode explores resilience, self accountability, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

Whether you’re building a business, considering entrepreneurship, or learning how to grow as a leader while balancing real life responsibilities, this conversation offers thoughtful perspective and hard earned lessons.

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]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:01 +0000 2900 In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with Marissa Torres, owner of Blo Daly City, for an honest conversation about what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes.Marissa shares her journey from corporate work into franchise ownership, including the confidence that pushed her to take the leap, the self doubt that followed, and the mindset shift that ultimately changed everything.From navigating uncertainty during the pandemic to learning when to step out of the day to day and into true leadership, this episode explores resilience, self accountability, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Whether you’re building a business, considering entrepreneurship, or learning how to grow as a leader while balancing real life responsibilities, this conversation offers thoughtful perspective and hard earned lessons. In this episode of Built to Shine, Vanessa Yakobson sits down with Marissa Torres, owner of Blo Daly City, for an honest conversation about what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes.Marissa shares her journey from corporate work into franchise ownership, including the confidence that pushed her to take the leap, the self doubt that followed, and the mindset shift that ultimately changed everything.From navigating uncertainty during the pandemic to learning when to step out of the day to day and into true leadership, this episode explores resilience, self accountability, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Whether you’re building a business, considering entrepreneurship, or learning how to grow as a leader while balancing real life responsibilities, this conversation offers thoughtful perspective and hard earned lessons. No No