THE WOMAN BEHIND DEAR BAWSEY

Salon owner. Wife. Mom. Entrepreneur. Lifelong student of people.

Erica Knowles has spent more than 15 years helping women look and feel their best. But somewhere between the haircuts, the highlights, and the everyday conversations, she discovered something unexpected.

Hair was rarely the real reason people came to see her.

The salon chair became a place where women laughed, cried, celebrated, questioned themselves, and sometimes simply needed someone to listen.

Dear Bawsey grew from those conversations.

Not to tell anyone else's story...

But to uncover the little truths that connect all of us.

Because sometimes the smallest moments reveal the biggest lessons.

Dear Bawsey isn't about having all the answers. It's about helping people feel seen. Because sometimes the greatest gift we can give each other is simply saying, "I understand. I've been there too.

Dear Bawsey Blog

When Did We Stop Being Willing to Be Wrong?

When Did We Stop Being Willing to Be Wrong?

Bawsey Betty
Published on: 03/09/2026

Everybody has an opinion. But when did we become so attached to being right that hearing new information feels like losing? Maybe curiosity—and being willing to change our minds—needs a comeback.

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Just So You Know, You're Reaching People

Just So You Know, You're Reaching People

Bawsey Betty
Published on: 13/08/2026

Sometimes the people we're reaching are the ones we never hear from. A chance encounter with a stranger reminded me that response and impact aren't always the same thing.

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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO COMMON COURTESY?

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO COMMON COURTESY?

Bawsey Betty
Published on: 25/06/2026

Two clients. Two completely different stories. One surprising realization about technology, communication, and the disappearing art of common courtesy.

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