Whether you know her from her fierce skills as a hair stylist on “Shear Genius” or from her authoritative advice on “Tabatha Takes Over,” it’s clear that Tabatha Coffey is equal parts tough and love. In a media minute, Coffee graduated from hair stylist to international beauty and business guru without missing a beat. And as this year’s keynote speaker at Smart Tan Nashville, she is bound to jolt your business into its best year yet.

There’s a reason that Tabatha was dubbed “Most Addictive Reality Star” at the NewNowNext Awards: She says what no one else will, but she does it out of a concern for what’s best for the businesses she helps. Despite her celebrity status, fans love her relatability as a stylist and business owner. Her ability to synthesize these experiences into straightforward advice has made her a favorite at beauty industry events and business seminars alike, igniting her current whirlwind of international engagements.

Most recently, she whisked between two separate trips to Italy, a stint in Australia, and squeezed in an exclusive interview with Smart Tan as she packed her bags to return home to Los Angeles. Away from the cameras and the podium, she gave us a down-to-earth look at what makes her tick and what salon owners can expect from her time onstage in Nashville.

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