42| Tara Chapman Gets a Haircut: The Spy Who Found a Hive of Her Own

Before founding Two Hives Honey, Tara Chapman spent a decade working for the CIA—flying between D.C., Afghanistan, and Pakistan, balancing national intelligence with a deep longing for something more grounded. What started as a Groupon beekeeping class in Austin turned into a full-blown pivot from covert ops to colony management.

In this conversation, Tara opens up about walking away from power, status, and certainty to build a life around slowness, sustainability, and soil. We cover the science and ethics of beekeeping, the challenges of leaving a prestigious career, the myths around honey and veganism, and the reality of America’s broken food system. Oh—and we also talk about The Beekeeper, the Hollywood action movie that might’ve borrowed a little too much from Tara’s real-life plot twist.
It's not just a story about bees. It's about leaving what you know, finding what feels real, and learning how to build a slower, better life from scratch.

Welcome to Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman, the live video podcast where captivating conversations happen behind the chair. As a master hairstylist, Tab combines his passion for cutting hair with his love for deep, thought-provoking discussions. Step into a one-of-a-kind experience as Tab chats with fascinating guests while giving them a haircut, creating a relaxed and intimate setting for candid conversations. With no topic off limits, we dive deep into the hairdressing experience and beyond, exploring the stories, struggles, and triumphs that make us who we are.

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