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Episode Six. S4: Choosing Courage Over Comfort with Natalie Chadwick
Episode 6
Monday, 16 March, 2026
In this episode of Cutting Through the Noise, Hayley Mears sits down with Natalie Chadwick, Creative Director of CPR Hair, for a conversation about intuition, creativity, and the mindset required to build something meaningful in the hair industry.Nat reflects on the role intuition has played throughout her career, describing it as both a superpower and a challenge. Her ability to read people and environments quickly has helped shape creative direction and leadership decisions, but it also means absorbing the anxieties and energy around her — something she’s learned to manage over time.Hayley highlights Nat’s agility when it comes to branding and execution, noting how her ability to move quickly from idea to action has been a key factor in the growth of the CPR brand. This same creative instinct continues to shape the vision behind Salon Forum 2026, where the theme centres on choosing courage over comfort. Rather than predictable conference environments, the goal is to place the community in spaces that challenge perspectives and create memorable, transformative experiences.Nat also shares her concept of “purple patches” — bursts of creative magic that tend to arrive at the least convenient times. Whether during holidays or late-night moments of inspiration, these periods of clarity often spark some of her most impactful ideas.The conversation also traces Nat’s personal journey into the industry. From being a single mum with no savings and a background in music to becoming the Creative Director of CPR, she reflects on the power of taking consistent steps forward, even when the bigger picture feels uncertain.Throughout the episode, Nat emphasises the importance of a collaborative ecosystem within the industry. Rejecting the idea of competition between brands and artists, she believes progress happens when people share knowledge, support each other’s work, and contribute to a stronger collective community.This is an inspiring conversation about trusting instinct, embracing creativity, and building a career through courage, curiosity, and connection.In this episode, we cover:Why intuition can be both a strength and a challenge in leadershipThe agility required to build and scale a brandThe vision behind Salon Forum 2026: choosing courage over comfortCreative “purple patches” and where ideas really come fromNat’s journey from musician and single mum to Creative DirectorThe importance of collaboration over competition in the industryRelated Links:@natalie_cprhair@cprhair @cprhairprowww.holisticsalons.com/jointhemovement
