
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
From burnout to breakthrough, the 'It's a Profitable Life' podcast will reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship.

Business strategist and CEO ofSalon Cadence, Ronit Enos, recently announced the launch of It’s a Profitable Life, a groundbreaking new podcast that reveals the raw, behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship. Designed for business owners seeking profitability and personal fulfillment, the show moves beyond surface-level inspiration to share unfiltered stories, proven strategies, and the kind of wisdom that transforms businesses — and lives.
"There has to be a better way to do this," Enos recalls, echoing the quiet question countless entrepreneurs ask themselves in of overwhelm. “I’ve worked with owners who built beautiful brands but were drowning under the pressure, and I’ve seen them rise again with clarity, strategy, and a little audacity. This podcast brings those stories to the world.”
A Different Kind of Business Podcast
It’s a Profitable Life spotlights the journeys most business podcasts leave out — the rock bottoms, the turning points, and the bold pivots that lead to sustainable success.
Listeners will hear directly from small business owners who:
Scaled their companies without sacrificing health, family, or sanity
Overcame massive roadblocks and came back stronger
Transitioned from working in their business to working on it
Transformed their vision into a vehicle for wealth, purpose, and legacy
Every episode offers tangible takeaways — from mindset shifts to practical tools — that listeners can put into action immediately.
Why Now?
Enos believes the entrepreneurial landscape is shifting, and the definition of success must evolve with it.
"Freedom shouldn’t come at the cost of your life," she says. “We launched It’s a Profitable Life to help entrepreneurs build businesses that give more than they take — enterprises that support dreams instead of derailing them.”

Ronit Enos, the author of Profit First for Salons, launches new podcast that delves into the journeys of entrepreneurs.
About the Host — Ronit Enos
Ronit Enos is a serial entrepreneur, visionary strategist, and the CEO and Founder of Salon Cadence. With a track record of building five successful companies — including the award-winning Maxime Salon, which achieved seven-figure revenues and six-figure net profits — she is recognized as a leader in strategic business growth.
Her forthcoming book, Profit First for Salons, will share her innovative approach to achieving financial freedom while scaling intentionally. Ronit’s expertise has been featured in Salon Today, Aveda Means Business, and her thought leadership has been recognized by Hult International Entrepreneur MBA Program, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine. She has advised clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies.
Since launching Salon Cadence in 2017, her coaching program has generated more than $6M in net profits for its members.
Beyond her business ventures, Ronit is an adventurer who loves exploring in her Airstream and is committed to giving back, donating 1% of business profits to charity each year.
Listen Now
It’s a Profitable Life is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and where you listen to podcasts. New episodes are released weekly. Listeners can subscribe via their preferred podcast app or join the mailing list to receive new episodes directly.

This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.

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