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Learn how a solo-preneur started and scaled her beauty device business, including filing a patent, building prototypes with duck tape, and garnering real and organic traction among the beauty community. Rachel Vicknair is the Founder and CEO of Leopara- the world's 1st patented, portable makeup lighting system. Her invention is genius, but as you'll hear, it's the tenacity and follow through that make a business work. Rachel shares openly and provides a lot of great advice for anyone running a company or thinking of launching their entrepreneurial career. Show Notes:, Website: https://leopara.com Amazon Prime Alcone Make Up in New York  Facebook: Leopara Beauty Rachel Vicknair Instagram: @leoparabeauty @rachelvicknair LinkedIn The Leopara Group Rachel Vicknair Email: [email protected] Product Recommendations: Eylure Vegas Nay Bronze Beauty Lashes Ardell Duo Adhesive Lash Glue Carter and Jane The Everything Oil Leopara Makeup Lighting System Apply to Join Beauty Scripts

Beauty is often seen as a superficial thing, but for today’s guest it transformed her life and gave her the strength to overcome her darkest days. Holly Eve is the Founder & CEO of Madame Lemy- an all natural deodorant brand that actually works. Through passion and determination she turned an idea into a booming business and now advocates for women and entrepreneurship as well as mental health. She’s a former celebrity and TV MUA and now running her company as well as contributing to Forbes and Founder. Holly’s story is incredibly inspiring, and spoiler alert- has a happy ending.  Let’s go to the show to hear it first hand from Holly Eve. Show notes: Website: https://madamelemy.com Instagram: @madamelemy Facebook: @madamelemy LinkedIn Recommended Products: Kosas Air Brow Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss Madame Lemy

For every brand founder there comes the question- to stay independent or not? Sebastien Tardif is the Founder of Veil Cosmetics, and for nearly a decade has steered his indie brand to success. In today’s episode we look at how he drew on his past experience working with Bobbi Brown, as well as his career as celebrity MUA (working with Naomi Campbell, Jane Fonda, and Olivia Palermo- just to name a few) to create the products he craved and build a loyal following. Tune in for an honest and compelling interview. SHOW NOTES Website: http://sebastientardif.com/ Company: Veil Cosmetics Facebook Instagram : @veilcosmetics Favorite Products: Complexion Fix Concealer Automatte Mattifying Balm Egyptian Magic Cream Pommade Divine

Community- both on and offline- has become the (sometimes literal) saving grace for many of us as we've moved through the past two years. Today, we chat with Nelli Patrick- a purpose driven MUA who has fostered community in ways that are both inspiring and inviting. If you're ready to take your connections to a new level and build your tribe, tune into this episode.  Show Notes: Website: https://www.heynelli.com Instagram: @heynelli Content Studio (The Space): The Beauti Effect Room YouTube Channel: Hey Nelli Favorite Products: Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Foils The Lip Bar Highlighting Blushes Urban Skin Rx Witch Hazel Brightening & PH Balancing Toner Urban Skin Rx Super C Brightening Serum Apply to Join Beauty Scripts

What stands out to a bride or their wedding planner as a hair and makeup artist? In this episode we flipped the script, and invited Lindsey Nickel from Lovely Day Events to share the do's and don'ts she sees when working with beauty professionals in the bridal industry.  Lindsey also shares her advice on how to build long term relationships with wedding planners, and the importance of networking.  And, she talks about what she sees for 2022 and 2023 and warns us that the tidal wave is coming! Show notes: Lovely Day Events Webiste: https://www.lovelydayevents.com/about Instagram: @lovelydaystrategy (Business coach for Wedding Planners) @lovelydayeventsxo (Wedding Planning Service) Free Checklist: Must Do Steps to Start Your Wedding Planning Business Facebook: @LovelyDayEventsAndWeddings  Apply to Join Beauty Scripts

2020 redefined what we thought was normal, and moved many of us into the online space in ways we previously hadn’t participated. Today’s guest had long been positioning herself for an online only transition. Not because she saw a pandemic coming, but because her global clientele sought her services, and she found working virtually to be a better fit.  Kristen Arnett is a former International MUA with 2 decades of experience working around the world on fashion shows, ad campaigns, with celebrities, and also a lot of women over 40. She took her skills as a green beauty educator and MUA and began creating online courses, offering virtual consults, and most recently launched an online membership called the Healthy Beauty Oasis geared towards helping women over 40 embrace their beauty and aging.  This leap to becoming a full time online artist and educator didn’t happen overnight, but Kristen shares some key tips for those looking to follow in her footsteps. She also shares some of her favorite green beauty products  that are kit worthy and you won’t want to miss. Show Notes: Website: https://kristenarnett.com Instagram: @kristenarnettbeauty Facebook: @GreenBeautyTeam Healthy Beauty Oasis YouTube Channel: Kristen Arnett’s Green Beauty Team Shop Kristen's Favorite Products Apply to Join Beauty Scripts

If you’re trying to make sense of the crazy times we’re living through and looking to navigate these intense energies with grace and grit, look no further than this episode. Our guest, Ciela Wynter- astrologer, published author, multidimensional entrepreneur and musician- has been studying the stars for over 20 years, and has some hard hitting but hopeful insights to share.  In this episode of Glossy Gossip, you’ll learn about the triad of your three most important signs (sun, moon, and rising), and how the planet, each country, and even companies are born with a star chart that helps us look deeper into where we sit in the cycle- giving us access to a deeper understanding, acceptance, courage, and hope. Ciela shares where we’re at in 2021, and what we can look forward to in 2022. Show Notes: https://blog.beautyscripts.com/blog/gg-25

Piggybacking off our previous episode with Meg Workman, this week's episode is all about getting the support you need and want on a small business budget. I'm talking about hiring a VA (virtual assistant). If you've been curious about how to go about how to hire and then manage one- this episode it is for you. We dive into the nitty gritty and give you some resources on how to find your own VA. From helping you stay on top of your inbox and scheduling, to managing your social media- a VA can be a literal game changer. Tune in to learn how.  Show Notes: https://blog.beautyscripts.com/blog/gg-24

Have you dabbled in content creation as a beauty professional, but you're not quite sure how to make it a sustainable part of your business or income? Today's guest is Meg Workman, a hair and makeup artist and salon owner in Charleston, SC. Meg found herself working crazy hours trying to meet her financial goals, and then when COVID hit, she had to rethink how she was going to generate income (and passive income was also a goal!) when she wasn't doing services. She embraced the role of content creator and is finding a nice balance in what her online and offline offerings bring to the table.  Show Notes: https://blog.beautyscripts.com/blog/gg-23

If you've ever wondered about what comes after your career offering services as a beauty professional, this episode will be very inspiring. Our guest, Cassandra McClure started her career as a MUA and through healthy and lifestyle events, made her way into hosting beauty events. Tune in for a very candid conversation about the lifespan of an artist and how to pivot to less strenuous channels in beauty. Also, we have an in-depth chat about affiliates and how they work, including a thorough explanation about BeautyScripts from yours truly.  Show Notes: https://blog.beautyscripts.com/blog/gg-22