Surviving to Thriving Help: Support for Domestic Violence and Depression With Cintoria Franklin

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In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah welcomes hairstylist, author, and advocate Cintoria Franklin to share her powerful story of surviving domestic violence and finding healing through creativity, connection, and faith.

They explore how hairstylists often become unexpected mentors, the signs of silent suffering behind the chair, and what it truly means to choose yourself.. Cintoria also shares how she founded her nonprofit, Pass the Beauty, and the message behind her book, From Emptiness to Overflow.

Join Sarah Crews and guest Cintoria Franklin for a powerful conversation on healing from domestic violence and depression. Through storytelling, faith, and creative purpose, Cintoria shares how she moved from survival to advocacy, and how hairstylists can become unexpected lifelines for those in silent pain.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah welcomes hairstylist, author, and advocate Cintoria Franklin to share her powerful story of surviving domestic violence and finding healing through creativity, connection, and faith.

They explore how hairstylists often become unexpected mentors, the signs of silent suffering behind the chair, and what it truly means to choose yourself.. Cintoria also shares how she founded her nonprofit, Pass the Beauty, and the message behind her book, From Emptiness to Overflow.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Crews—a hairstylist with 30 years of experience, starting from a small-town beauty shop in rural Kentucky to becoming a partner in a luxury Nashville salon and a national educator for one of the world’s top professional hair care brands. Along the way, I’ve traveled, built lifelong connections, and collaborated with leading industry media sources to create content, educational materials, and even style for New York Fashion Week.

Now, as the host of The Lessons From Your Hairstylist Podcast, I’m bringing my passion for transformation beyond the salon chair. Whether it's hair, life, or career changes, I believe small steps can lead to big results. Join me each week as we explore practical ways to overcome obstacles and chat with beauty, health, and wellness experts to inspire meaningful change in our lives.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Crews—a hairstylist with 30 years of experience, starting from a small-town beauty shop in rural Kentucky to becoming a partner in a luxury Nashville salon and a national educator for one of the world’s top professional hair care brands. Along the way, I’ve traveled, built lifelong connections, and collaborated with leading industry media sources to create content, educational materials, and even style for New York Fashion Week.

Now, as the host of The Lessons From Your Hairstylist Podcast, I’m bringing my passion for transformation beyond the salon chair. Whether it's hair, life, or career changes, I believe small steps can lead to big results. Join me each week as we explore practical ways to overcome obstacles and chat with beauty, health, and wellness experts to inspire meaningful change in our lives.

Hey there!

Meet Sarah