What do you do after you've reached every goal you've set for yourself? You step back and figure out what's working and what's not working for you and move forward. In this episode with my guest, Megan of Tandy Lash Lounge we discuss being a single mom and how she's found balance in her life. Having children and running a beauty business requires a different discipline. Megan talks about how being a momprenuer with two boys has made her take things more seriously and become more invested in her ...
Aug 04, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
As parents, we teach our children to work hard and try new things. As business owners, to grow, we should tell ourselves the same. Making mistakes and learning from them is how we're able to grow and succeed. Often times we become paralyzed by what others may think of us. In this episode my guest, Vibha Makwana of AYU Sunless shares how she is raising her babies and her business by not worrying about what other people think. Watching your children grow often spawns a creativity and curiosity in ...
Jul 28, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Motherhood itself is a very special journey, taking this journey while running a beauty business requires a lot of structure and balance - both of which are usually learned as we raise our babies and our businesses. In this episode my guest Tara, who is an extra special mama, discusses her unique journey through motherhood while growing her boutique spa business. She explains why she believes maternity leave is a necessity, how she strives for balance, and her special gift of surrogacy. Tara tel...
Jul 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
As a busy mama and owner of not one but two beauty businesses, there are no days off. My guest Rachel, of Organic Bronzing Studio & Fairy Bronze Mother, a busy toddler mom describes this first hand. Typically the only down time is when the baby is sleeping. The struggles and exhaustion experienced as a BOSS and as a MOM, especially of a toddler boy, is something no one can really prepare you for. Rachel discusses with me how being a mom has made it so much easier for her to have boundaries a...
Jul 14, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
My guest is not only a Mama but she is also a pioneer in the Sunless Industry. Fabiola shares her story of coming to Miami from Ecuador, as a single mom with her young son and finding happiness in the Sunless Industry. Her journey wasn't always easy but the struggle of raising her son as a single mom has made her stronger. In this episode she discusses how being a mom has definitely made her more patient and how starting and growing her business with her son by her side, has been the most reward...
Jul 07, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hey mama, we see you and we are you! My guest, Pamela Price of Priceless Beauty and I discuss why time management, while working in the beauty industry is so important. Regardless, if you're a short term or long term planner it's necessary to use some sort of management tool to stay on track. Planning, both as a mom and while working in the beauty industry, is vastly important. Organization leads to productivity, and productivity is the key to success, and that's what we're after right? In this ...
Jun 29, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Work/ Life balance as a mama in the beauty industry, does it exist and if so what does it look like? My guest Shonna Dexter; owner of Recreating Rays Spray Tanning Studio & ASTP founder, shares how she started a side hustle to help pay for college for her step children, and turned it into a booming business. In this interview she openly discusses what being a full time step mom looks like for her, how she started the first sunless tanning studio in her city of Olathe, Kansas and how the desi...
Jun 22, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Have you ever noticed that slowing down is often times the best way to speed up? In this episode with Brandi Tindall of Sunna Inc. we discuss how she makes raising babies and growing multiple beauty brands look so easy. After growing the most successful Organic Tan location in Canada, Brandi became a partner and joined Sunna Inc. to facilitate the launch of Sunna Smile, Sunna Tan and most recently Sunna Pure. In this interview she gets really candid on how she is able to focus on her business, o...
Jun 15, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Choosing to merge your existing business with another takes a lot of trust. In this episode with my guest, Amanda Moore of Recreating Rays, we will get to hear just how she and her previous competitor made their story of collaboration over competition an inspirational and rewarding one. In 2015 Amanda, a stay at home mom of 2, started in the sunless industry as a mobile spray tan artist and shortly there after she approached her "competition" to have a cup of coffee to discuss all things spray t...
Jun 08, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As a woman in the beauty industry the hustle to grow your business is never ending. Once you become a mom the hustle doesn't stop, but it does change. My guest, Olivia is a widely respected, highly sought out makeup artist for brides who choose the Florida Keys for their destination weddings. In this episode Olivia, of Bella Luxe Hair & Makeup, discusses her journey and how she has adapted to being a mom of a toddler as well as an on-location hair and make up artist. She shares how she got s...
Jun 01, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Growing a business is not always easy and in this episode Lucy Salguero of Tanning Luxe in Fresno, California shares with me what her journey has been like growing her sunless tanning business before, during pregnancy and after having children. In this interview you will discover how she felt while working during pregnancy, what her non-negotiables are as well as how she continues to grow her business while raising her babies. Enjoy all the goodness wrapped into this interview! Resources: @mamak...
May 25, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join me while I chat with Nina Clark of Bella Capo Lash & Wax Boutique in Tampa, Florida. In this episode we discuss the challenges and triumphs of working in the beauty industry while being a mom. She's gone from employee, to contractor, to salon owner... and she shares with me how she did it all. We discuss how she stays grounded and who has inspired her along her journey. If you're a mom in the beauty industry I know you'll find so much of this relatable. Enjoy! Nina's Info: Web: bellacap...
May 19, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hi there! Welcome, here's a little intro of what you can expect on the Mama Knows Beauty Business podcast. Join me as I interview Mama's in the beauty industry and they share their secrets on how they navigate being a mom AND running a successful beauty business.
May 08, 2020•1 min
