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Welcome to episode #43 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!From curtain bangs to Brooklyn love stories, we sit down with hairstylist, reality TV alum, and professional bang architect Lauren Ondersma for a conversation about beauty, reinvention, and the surprisingly emotional power of a haircut. Fresh off giving Liz a very real main-character moment, Lauren joins us to talk about life behind the chair, the art and psychology of hair transformations, and the trust it takes when someone hands you their forehead. We also dive into reality TV life, building a creative career in Brooklyn, and navigating love across cultures—including learning Spanish for her partner and embracing a bilingual romance. Funny, honest, and full of hair confessions, this episode is about confidence, creativity, and the small changes that make you feel like a whole new person.Hit follow and let’s schmooze. “The Hustle is Real, the Schmear is Extra!” @hustleandschmear

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