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A Question Of Confidence with Joanna Lee (previously known as Behind The Lashes)

Formerly known as Behind The Lashes; a survival guide for lash artists during the pandemic, the net has been cast a little wider, exploring, one of the ripple effects which appears to be a side order of lack of confidence. In this new batch of interviews I speak to lash artists, yes but others too. Find out lots of ideas on how to grow your confidence and start building that personal brand which is so important to small businesses. It can be daunting but so rewarding and not as hard as you might think.
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Episodes

A Question of Confidence. Episode 10. Christina Flach

Come with me to delve into this episode with Celebrity Makeup Artist and makeup and skincare brand owner; Christina Flach. Christina is no stranger to pushing out of her comfort zone and is now a regular presenter on NBC California as their beauty expert. Never having been comfortable in front of the camera, find out how she overcame her fear. We also discuss the power of makeup but also she explains the power of inner beauty. She shares her top tips for feeling more confident. You can find Chri...

Feb 26, 202444 min

A Question of Confidence - Episode 9. Mila Rose

Mila Rose aka @milarosebirmingham and #cheekyzoom is a bright light in the lash world, sharing her joy and good vibes all around. Mila was on the brink of giving up her lash career until she attended London LashFest. It really was transformational for her and it was the start of her rise to VISIBILITY in the lash community. Fast forward 2 years, she's has multiple lash ambassadorships under her belt, has been on multiple podcasts and has spoken herself at LashFest and is soon to hop up on stage ...

Sep 25, 202354 min

A Question of Confidence. Episode 8. Paul & Tussanee Luebbers

Hang on to your hats for this one listeners! So delighted to have Lash Royalty joining me on this episode. King and Queen of lash stages, lash podcasts and general all rounders in our industry - bringing colour, energy and EDUCATION. If you've listened to their fabulous podcast Lashcast you'll know that they leave no stone unturned and they just have so much knowledge and experience. Tuss is an incredible lash artist and always generous with her lash teachings on instagram and Paul is a biz whiz...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 8

A Question of Confidence. Episode 7. Katie Godfrey

Katie Godfrey is next up! She has done it all in the lash world. You name it, she's done it...but how? Is she just UBER confident? Find out her secrets in this episode including how she has defeated a lash adhesive allergy #donttrythisathome 😁 http://www.instagram.com/kg_katiegodfrey https://kgprofessional.ac-page.com/kg-business-planner

May 23, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 7

A Question Of Confidence - Episode 6. Dionne Thomas.

Dionne Thomas has been in the lash industry forever! She's a lash artist, an educator, a salon owner, has her own product line and is now a business mentor and event speaker. We also go back a loooong way! Sit back and soak this one in. We go deep into the whys and wherefores of using filters, the pros and cons of getting older and the benefit of 'showing up' even when you don't want to. Dionne also shares what made her 'lose her voice' and what shook her faith in the lash industry once upon a t...

May 09, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 6

A Question of Confidence. Episode 5. Nikki Murphy with Lottie Bayman

In this episode I speak to Nikki Murphy of NK Beauty Bar & Academy. Nikki's journey is a lesson in tenacity and courage. Her own struggles in her life, both physical and emotional have led her to the place she is today - a force to reckon with in the beauty industry, one full of knowledge and experience she is bursting to share with her students. She is passionate about helping those who struggle because she has been there herself. She recently spoke so eloquently at LashFest in London and m...

Apr 20, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 5

A Question of Confidence. Episode 4. Anna Curtis - colour yourself confident

Anna Curtis of @the.colour.code on The Gram is a colour consultant, colour psychologist and stylist to the stars - an well little old me and you if you fancy injecting some confidence into your life, just by wearing the right things! That's right, listen to Anna explain the importance of wearing the right colours can make you look younger, your skin more even and sharpen up your bone structure and generally pep you right up so that you feel generally more confident.

Mar 19, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 4

A Question of Confidence. Episode 3. Ava Scarlett

Ava Scarlett is a very well established lash artist and educator in the UK and is well known and loved within the industry. She is famous for her red hair and potty mouth but also her honesty. Her candour is so watchable and her energy infectious. She pops up on The Gram often and is a true testament to the impact of personal branding. Ava recently shared her story with regards to having her breast implants removed. Find out why this was important to her and also whether it's made her feel more ...

Mar 11, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 3

A Question of Confidence - Episode 2. The Male Perspective with Harry D

This was a new one for me as my guest was in the studio with me, not on the end of a zoom interview - and being a CEO of a content creating business - he was not alone - he brought his film crew with him!! Of course he did! So are men naturally more confident in front of the camera? What tips does Harry have for working to camera and becoming more confident. It's short and SWEET this episode so fill your boots and ENJOY! If you want to know about his content creating packages for small businesse...

Mar 05, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 2

A Question of Confidence - Episode One - Tress Larson

Meet Tress Larson of Lashbox LA. On the surface she seems to have it all. A dazzling Instagram page, a fabulous career with a prestigious lash brand. She's busy, busy, busy. She oozes self-confidence but is she? How does she actually feel when she's out there on TV shows and speaking at lash events? Does she have any tips and tricks for the rest of us?

Feb 09, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

A Question Of Confidence - what's it all about? Here's a little introduction (complete with annoying echo effect, sozza, could not work out how to get it off!!)

In this series I'm going to explore that little chap we call Confidence - an elusive and at times slippery customer but well within your grasp. Life throws us curve balls that can knock it from time to time and my goodness we've had an avalanche of those in the last couple of years but that doesn't mean that your Mojo is beyond your reach. I want to find out from my guests what helps them to feel, or at least look more confident when they wake up feeling like climbing back under their 13 tog! Ti...

Feb 08, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Behind The Lashes # 2

In this post pandemic episode we look more to the future as we move further away from the lockdowns and all the anguish those brought with them. Many of us had to pivot our businesses just to survive but my guest Sophie Mason fully pivoted her business when she saw the opportunity to get the life she wanted. Sophie was an all round beautician and worked for many years with her own thriving business until Covid hit. During the lockdowns she created LashFest - a very successful lash conference. Sh...

Jun 27, 202250 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode One Hundred and Seventy Six. Tress Larson #1

Nipping off over the Atlantic again for this episode. I speak to a brand new guest on Behind The Lashes. She's Senior Master Lash Artist for Lashbox LA and a seriously accomplished lash artist and educator. She was in right at the beginning in 2006 when she saw a picture in a magazine and begged the salon she was in to get a trainer in there and eventually they listened and thus her love affair with lashes began. She has a really big heart and is as passionate about helping others as she is abou...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 176

Episode One Hundred and Seventy Five. Julie Knight #1

Julie Knight aka Elite Eyelash Extensions is a self confessed lash addiction based in the UK but her talents don't end there. She owns, publishes and edits Lash-EDagazine. She's co-founder of World Lash University with Katie Godfrey. She's a motivational speaker, judge and educator and all this alongside 30 years in the Police! So much to talk about...enjoy!

Jan 27, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Episode One Hundred and Seventy Four. Hanna Putjato # 8

And Exclusive interview for Behind the Lashes this time. Hanna Putjato has taken time out of the public eye for over a year and in this episode we delve into why but also why she has no plans to put herself back in the limelight.

Sep 17, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 174

Episode One Hundred and Seventy Three. Dejsa Junious #1 aka @addictit_lashes

Overseas again for this next episode and I speak to a new kid on the block in terms of this podcast series. She's no stranger to lashes however! A seasoned lash artist and wizard of colour lashes, which is very apt as she has the most bright and colourful personality as you'll find out. She's based over in Georgia, Atlanta in the US. Find out how she has been affected by the pandemic and have fun getting to know her with me.

Jul 09, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Episode One Hundred and Seventy Two. Sylvia Liu # 5

I catch up with Sylvia Liu of Lash Heaven for the first time since her relocation back to her home country of Sweden. Why did she make the move and how is it going? Find out in this episode.

Jul 09, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Episode One Hundred and Seventy One. Frankie Widdows

It's been a few months now since getting back to work and now that I'm back into my groove, Behind The Lashes wants to check in with some old and new. Starting with Frankie Widdows in this episode to see how she's doing and how she is finding this rather strange version of life right now.

Jul 04, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Episode One Hundred and Seventy - Girls getting back to it!

A little collection of voices for you in this one, reflecting on how peeps are feeling getting back to work after the weekend. Mixed feelings all round but lots of excitement too. Many of you listeners will surely relate to this. Let's hear from Lou Dempsey, Jade Jones and Amy Dommett and Tara Fisher and good luck to all lash artists in England on the 12th.

Apr 09, 20211 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Nine. Shelby Tarleton # 1

A new voice to the series in this episode. I speak to Shelby Tarleton aka Pink Lady Lash and creator and presenter of well known industry podcast LashBoss Radio. Shelby speaks candidly about how Covid felt to a brand new Mum and the toll it took on her mental health and her relationship. We speak about business of course, her upcoming LashBoss Conference and she has some great thoughts for us British lash artists on the brink of going back to work.

Mar 20, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Eight. Mia Clark # 1

Mia Clark has been absent from the lash forums and the socials for a while in lash terms but she is back and she is using Behind The Lashes to bounce back from a pretty dark place. In this episode we talk mega volume, building her business, mental health, trolls and her own close up experience of Covid.

Feb 16, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Seven. Tara Fisher # 10

Back to Farnham Eyelashes headquarters in this hour to speak with Tara Fisher. Lockdown three is taking it's toll but not one to be defeated Tara has turned her hand from eyelashes to other skills. Find out what she's been up to in this episode.

Feb 14, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Six. Jade Jones # 9

Lovely to catch up with Jade Jones in this episode. As usual Jade has been busy. Never one to let a little pandemic keep her down. Red Boss Babes are in full flight and Jade reveals yet another very exciting bit of news in this episode.

Feb 12, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Five. Cindy Nicholls # 8

So happy to be heading back to the west country to catch up with one of my fav people; Cindy Nicholls. Living alone Cindy is definitely feeling lonely and this lockdown is not without it's challenges. But like all of us she is soldiering on and keeping herself busy. Put your feet up and give it a listen.

Feb 07, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Four. Caz West #1

Hopping off to Hemel Hempstead to speak to lash boss, lash artist and nail technician Caz West otherwise known as @Lotusbeauty_bycaz on Instagram I've know Caz for ages via the socials but it was during Lockdown #3 that she really caught my attention by massively stepping out of her comfort zone and going live on Instagram. I was so impressed by her bravery and candour that I wanted to speak to her about why she had done it and why now.

Feb 03, 20212 hrSeason 1Ep. 167

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Three. Sasha Crawley # 1

I catch up with Sasha Crawley otherwise known as @beautyfulyoubysasha on Instagram. Sasha was originally a makeup artist and nail technician before she moved into lashes. Her change of direction into the world of lashes came after a breakdown due to work stress in a previous job. Hear how Sasha picked herself up and carved out a new career for herself. You can see Sasha regularly doing lives on her Insta in the evenings. Upcoming she'll be walking us through a DIY facial. Defo one to tune in for...

Jan 27, 20211 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Episode One Hundred and Sixty Two. Bryony Barclay # 1

In this episode lash wizard Bryony Barclay takes us on a journey of her life so far and to some of it's darkest corners. Brave and candid Bryony is quite the inspiration. There are lots of laughs too and a lash adhesive Q and A. If you have been affected by domestic abuse you can find support here: Women's Aid (most counties have their own specific services) National Abuse Hotline 08082000247 Behind The Mask you can find on www.behindthemask.online

Jan 27, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Episode One Hundred and Sixty One. Sian Gibbs # 1

Staying in London for this one. I'm talking to an innovative lash artist who has taken her own experiences and work experience and turned it into a side hustle and one that could be very beneficial to the wider lash community. I talk about good mental health and a whole lot more in this episode with Sian Gibbs.

Jan 25, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Episode One Hundred and Sixty. Lauren Cutler (aka LooksbyLol) # 1

Off to the Midlands for this episode to catch up with another youngster in the industry; Lauren Cutler or Looks By Lol on Instagram. Recently crowned Instagram Queen by Lashbase and puts her success down to it being her hobby and one of her favourite things to do. Just check out her instagram and you'll see why she got the prize. Her lashes are all about the drama but actually Lol describes herself as shy. Find out more about her in this interview.

Jan 21, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Episode One Hundred and Fifty Nine. Laura Bell # 1

Off to the seaside in this episode to speak to salon owner, trainer, brand owner and lash and nail artist Laura Bell. An outdoors girl through and through. Find out what makes Laura tick in this first interview.

Jan 21, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 159
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