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Are you looking to continue your education in the beauty industry or gain CEU’s? Tune into this week’s episode to learn more about a new platform designed by a fellow esthetician just for you! Courtney Cox, the creator of Brilliance Advanced Beauty Education (B.A.B.E), shares her journey as an esthetician and her vision for providing advanced continuing education for beauty professionals.  She identifies a disconnect between schooling and real-world application, noting how essential skills like sanitation, handling customers, and maintaining personal wellbeing are often underemphasized in beauty school curricula.  Cortney discusses the approval process for offering continuing education courses through B.A.B.E in collaboration with state boards. While the process is lengthy and sometimes challenging, Cortney is committed to making a wide range of courses available for beauty professionals wanting to enhance both their technical and business skills. Her goals also include collaborations with different educators and obtaining more state approvals for B.A.B.E's courses. Be sure to pop over to B.A.B.E.’s website to dive into your next learning experience! In this episode: How and Why Cortney Created B.A.B.E.Why Continuing Education is Needed in the Beauty IndustryBenefits of Online Courses in Beauty EducationThe Reality and Purpose of Beauty School EducationHow Does Cortney Gain State Board Approval for Courses?Challenges Cortney Faces for State ApprovalsWho is B.A.B.E. for?How You can Become an Educator with BABEFuture Plans for BABEThe Importance of Self-Care and Continuous LearningMore about Cortney: I have been an esthetician for over 22 years. I have been a distributor, trainer, one of the General Managers of Elleebana USA. I founded a company Brilliance Advanced Beauty Education that provides advanced continuing education for beauty and wellness professionals. Connect with Cortney: Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Abby:  Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast  Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Website If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Join me in welcoming Sarah Pennington from The Lash Collection to the podcast for a discussion around building a solid foundation as a new lash artist.  Sarah is a 13 year lash industry pro with a product line, training academy and lash salon. She has a lot of knowledge to share so you are in for a treat! Together we discuss the lash industry’s challenges, including the crucial learning phase involving models and the leap to charging for services. Sarah shares her experiences, offering insights into improving lash technique, mastering the skill over time, and managing encounters with various clients.  Top takeaways: Tips for practice models, managing newbie expectations + marketingFocus on QUALITY applications first and foremostThe truth about relying on friends + family as clientsHow lash education and support has changed over the yearsContinuing education tips - integrate new knowledge + apply it!What makes a legit lash educatorThe value of in-person trainingWhy lashes aren't just an "add on" serviceCultivating patience and persistence as a lash artistSarah emphasizes striving for quality work above all - speed and clients will follow. She also talks the importance of being patient with yourself as you grow. Want more of Sarah's guidance and insider expertise? Tune into this episode! More about Sarah: With a remarkable 15-year journey as a lash artist, Sarah pioneered the lash industry by establishing Atlanta, GA's first lash-exclusive salon, which swiftly gained unparalleled acclaim. Over a decade ago, she laid the foundation for The Lash Collection to create safe, modern, and aesthetically pleasing products & education. She personally traverses to manufacturers to handpick the finest raw materials for her product line. Sarah is renowned for her years of meticulous product formulation, level headed advice for lash artists, and a dedication to highest standards in all she does. Connect with Sarah: Website Instagram Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Website Resources: Free Your Body Strength and Mobility for Beauty Pro’s Classes - SHOP HERE If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

If you have ever felt alone in your struggles as a beauty professional building your business, this episode is for you! My guest, Marisol Orellana, has been in the beauty industry for 20 years and has so much wisdom to share with you.  In this episode, she recounts her nearly 20 years of experience, beginning from attending a makeup school in Fort Lauderdale right after high school, to freelance work and retail experiences with big brands, and then on to opening her own business. Throughout the conversation, Marisol shares the impactful lessons she’s learned, including the importance of networking, consistency, mentorship and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life. She also emphasizes the power of mindset, individual drive and the importance of always learning and adapting to be successful in the beauty industry. In this episode: Marisol’s journey from new makeup artist to established business ownerOne key to building a loyal client baseThe abundance of opportunities you have as a beauty professionalHow women keep the economy afloatWhy what we do as beauty professionals is so impactful in empowering womenThe importance of collaboration and networkingOpening a business post C0vid as a single momThe attitude every business owner has to have to ride the rollercoaster of entrepreneurshipHow to build momentum right out of beauty schoolSetting your schedule and boundaries to save your healthQuestions to ask yourself if you’re thinking about a business partnershipTake Marisol’s local networking idea to build your own community upHuman Design, vision boards and manifesting! We totally bonded over so many shared experiences and interests in this chat. Marisol will no doubt leave you feeling like you, too, have another beauty bestie in the industry when you finish this episode. More about Marisol: Marisol has been a beauty professional in the industry for the last 20 years. She currently owns her make up studio located in Springfield, Missouri, where she offers make up for all occasions as well as make up classes for future beauty professionals, and those who just love make up. Connect with Marisol: Instagram Facebook Website and Booking Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Website Resources: Free Your Body Strength and Mobility for Beauty Pro’s Classes - SHOP HERE If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Do you feel awkward, nervous or shy going into networking events or industry conferences? I can relate! Even as a seasoned beauty professional, I do consider myself mostly an introvert. Over the years, I’ve made the BEST connections and been privy to career opportunities by showing up, putting myself out there and meeting new people.  In this episode, I’ll share my tips and insights on overcoming feeling awkward to help you maximize your experience at beauty conferences and networking events. Tune in, take notes, and feel more confident going to your next event. Tune in to hear to practical tips on: Why you should set clear intentions for attendingBeing open to the abundance of opportunities with insights from my personal experiencesAre you wearing your RBF yet want to make friends?The positive impact of being a volunteer at a conferenceChallenge yourself to say “hi” firstShould you stick to your schedule or go with the flow?Taking care of your health to retain more information, keep up with conference pace plus what’s in Abby’s Conference Care KitHow to maintain your new connections once the conference excitement has worn offA rundown on several major industry conferences including IBS, IECSC, The LashConference and NASN ProConnect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Website Resources: Free Your Body Strength and Mobility for Beauty Pro’s Classes - SHOP HERE If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

This episode is for new beauty professionals who want to grow their clientele and are ready to take action now!  My guest knows it can be an overwhelming emotional rollercoaster trying to grow your beauty business. Allow beauty pro coach and hairstylist Carly Moore to break down the secret to growing your dream clientele.  Carly shares the MOST important aspect of growing your business plus strategies you can take action on today. You’ll feel more inspired and supported by Carly’s positive energy after this one - tune in now! In this episode:  Managing your expectations after cosmetology or esthetics schoolHow do you get more clients? Is your social media presence hindering your growth or attracting your dream clientele?Aim to provide valueWhat energy are you bringing? (Stop shit talking on your clients)Keeping our jobs fun AND our growth sustainableWhy beauty service providers burn out so fastThe question you need to ask before you start a businessShould you discount your services?Real strategies and ideas for you to grow your clientele (Carly and Abby brainstorm for you!)Throughout this episode, you’ll be encouraged to think outside the box when it comes to your business, how you work and how you grow your business. So, what’s your next step after listening?  More about Carly: I have been behind the chair for over 20 years, worked for salon owners (good and not so good lol!). I have suite-rented, done mobile and now work from home. My passion lies in teaching beauty industry pros how to create sustainability in their business. I truly believe that this industry can create the most beautiful work life balance, freedom, choice and abundance....we sometimes just need to look outside the box and accept the idea that things don't have to look the way we've been told they have to. Connect with Carly: Instagram Website Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Website Resources: Free Your Body Strength and Mobility for Beauty Pro’s Classes - SHOP HERE Take the conversation beyond the pod in the Beauty Pro Wellness Pod Squad! This is a free community for podcast fans and beauty professionals to continue discussions around podcast episodes while finding support on your own individual health and wellness journey. Inside you'll receive: Exclusive access to events Guest Q&A Chat with Abby and other members Special offers to any courses Bonus! It's not another Facebook group! Join here via Telegram >>> BEAUTY PRO WELLNESS POD SQUAD If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Free Your Body Strength and Mobility for Beauty Pro’s is officially launching October 8th, 2023! This episode goes more in depth on the deeper mission of Free Your Body. It’s not just workouts - it’s a movement! You’ll hear how FYB was born out of my own desire for more tools to take care of my hurting body when I was an overbooked and broken down lash artist paying thousands in physical therapy. Then I’ll share all the details of the Free Your Body classes - what’s included, what they will help you with and where to find them. This is a project many years in the making! I’m so happy to share what I’ve learned with you to ultimately change your body and how you feel in so you can continue to work happily in the beauty industry (plus, save money on allll the treatments). Free Your Body Classes >>> SHOP HERE Connect with Abby:  Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast  Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Resources: Self Care CEO VIP Day 1-1 Wellness Coaching If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

In this episode, we’re talking all about how to take care of your janky body as a beauty pro. All jokes aside, we really do go through it with aches, pains, feeling tight and tired - and even worse for some people. The typical advice and solutions of stretch, go see a chiropractor, get regular massage and use a heating pad or ice pack can be beneficial.  They work best in conjunction with you taking intentional care of your body, too.  I’ve done all the things (workouts, chiropractic, physical therapy) and still struggled with how to actually help my body when I was in pain from long days of lashing. Until I found mobility training. It changed my body and life. And it can change yours, too.   don’t want you to be dependent on outside treatments for temporary relief. I want to encourage you to learn the tools that can actually help your body feel good and move more comfortably. If you want to stay happy and healthy in your career long term, you have to take care of your body.  In this episode: What advice beauty pro’s typically receive for body aches and painsHow I ended up in physical therapy What type of training changed my body and lifeReducing the silly everyday injuries with mobility trainingWhy you need to be intentional in your warm-ups as a beauty proIs stretching really helping you?Dynamic warm-ups vs mobility trainingWhat is mobility training?Gains you can make in the gym and outHow your body adapts to what you do most - a day in the life of a beauty proHow mobility training improves how you feel in your bodyWhat are isometric contractions?The connection between mobility training and mindfulnessAll about the NEW Free Your Body Strength and Mobility for Beauty Pro’s programs coming soon! If you are tired of dealing with chronic aches and pains that make you wonder how much longer you can see clients, this episode is for you! Connect with Abby:  Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast  Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Resources: Self Care CEO VIP Day 1-1 Wellness Coaching If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Burnout can be sneaky. You can feel it coming in your tired, achey body. You notice it in your mood and exhausted you are. But if you have business goals, you may feel like you just have to keep going, building and working.  What happens when your body forces you to suddenly stop and step back? That’s what lash industry pro and educator, Tianna Seo, is sharing in this episode. We originally met up on Instagram for a live (pardon the not so quality audio), and I knew I needed to share this on the podcast.  From the outside, Tianna is an ambitious, highly creative and successful business owner. She’s put in years of hard work. A few years ago, she had a big wake up call that all the hustle and hard grinding had truly taken it’s toll.  In this episode: Tianna’s back injury that was a big wake up callWhy the quick fix she tried failedThe big pivots she made in her business so she could also take care of her healthMindset shifts that helped prioritize her overall health vs only weight lossThe issues that can arise from wrapping your identity up in your careerWhy how we operate in the beauty industry leads to burnout so oftenThe positive impact that stepping back has had on her businessWhat Tianna would change if she could go back in timeLessons from different cultures and prioritizing healthAlignment in your business growthBaby steps and intentional actions for better health Tianna drops so many nuggets of wisdom in this episode! If you are or have experienced burnout or have thought about changing your career path in the industry, tune in - you’ll absolutely be inspired. More about Tianna Seo: Tianna is a lash artist, coach, consultant, educator and owner of The Lash Exchange. Connect with Tianna: Website Instagram Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Resources: Beauty Pro Mobility Flow If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is crafted and managed by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Do you get lost in comparison on social media? In this episode, I sit down with lash industry educator and coach, Tress Larson, to discuss overcoming burnout, self-doubt, and comparison in the lash industry.  Tress shares her journey with severe anxiety and depression, and how she overcame it to become a confident coach for others as they navigate showing up on social media. She will inspire you to understand how your failures can be a superpower. You aren’t alone in your journey as a lash artist trying to find your voice on social media! Tress is dropping wisdom and practical tips for overcoming imposter syndrome. Plus, she shares the self care that keeps her grounded through her travels and daily life.  In this episode: Tress’s struggles with anxiety that helped shape her into the leader and coach she is todayThe pitfalls of seeking external validation and comparisonNavigating lash conferences as an introvert (We’re all awkward!)What has made a big difference for Tress in her personal development journey and careerWhat is your audience really looking for on your social media feed?Our take on sales funnelsTips for getting yourself out of doom scrolling and comparison trapsInstagram filters, speaking voices and photo angles Tress’s self care that keeps her grounded amidst a busy schedule & family lifeHow mindfulness can change your state of beingTips for new lash artists growing their businessTress’s new membership: The Social GroupJoin us for an inspiring and real chat on social media, tending to your mental health and the power of support through coaching. More about Tress: Over the last 20 years I've gone from an anxious, depressed, and doubting service provider in the beauty industry, to a leader, trainer, and coach. My greatest hope is that the hardships and pain I have gone through will be used for good to help others not only get through this industry, but thrive in it. I'm passionate about sharing my experiences with others so they can know they aren't alone, and that there is hope for the future. If I can come as far in life as I have, and develop the love, confidence, and life that I have, I know I can help others do the same. Connect with Tress: Instagram Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Resources: Self Care CEO VIP Day 1-1 Wellness Coaching If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is crafted and managed by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Have you heard of aligning what you eat, your workouts and even your business tasks with your period? Ever wonder if the headaches, period cramps and other symptoms are normal?  Tune into this episode with holistic hormone health coach, Nicole Staudt, for an enlightening conversation about your monthly hormonal cycle, PMS symptoms and cycle syncing. Nicole shares invaluable wisdom to help you better understand what's happening in your body each month, bust myths about what's "normal", and gives you actionable tips to feel your best throughout your cycle.  In this episode: How painful cramps inspired Nicole to specialize in women’s hormone healthWhy is a missed or irregular period a red flag for your health?Are PMS symptoms like cramps and acne really “normal”?Period 101 - the 2 main phases of your cycleAligning your nutrition, workouts and work life with your cycle phasesHow tuning into your body’s natural rhythms can give you results you didn’t expect in your health journeyWhat it’s like to work with a holistic hormone health coach & the incredible results Nicole’s clients experienceWhat can you do to support hormone health if your period is irregular, non-existent or you’re on birth control?Nicole’s desire to revamp sex education to empower young womenThe more knowledge you have the better care you can take of yourself and your health. Join us for the facts you need to understand your body more deeply.  Mentioned in the podcast: Magnesium as a supplement. Nicole was referring to Magnesium Glycinate More about Nicole: Nicole is a holistic hormone health coach working with women to improve their periods, hormone and gut health, and overall energy so YOU can show up fully every day in your business and build your dream life. She began her coaching business after losing her period for six months while working with an online coach for nearly a year. She has dealt with painful periods since she was fourteen, and has since learned cramps, PMS, and hormone issues are NOT normal. Nicole is on a mission to educate women about how to optimize their hormone health naturally so they can have more energy, drop dress sizes, and keep their results forever! Connect with Nicole: Website Instagram Facebook Group Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Resources: Self Care CEO VIP Day 1-1 Wellness Coaching If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is crafted and managed by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Wish bookkeeping and tracking your business income was easier? The good news is...it can be! In this week's episode, I chat with Meagan Smith, a virtual bookkeeper who helps independent beauty pros get a handle on their finances. Through Meagan’s own journey as an esthetician turned online business owner, she grew to love tracking her own finances! She switched career paths to virtual bookkeeping. Knowing how many solo beauty pro’s feel overwhelmed by bookkeeping and all of the numbers, she set out to create a course (Pretty Profitable) specifically for you! In our conversation, Meagan shares the tips & knowledge you need to successfully manage your business income and feel in control of your numbers. From common mistakes beauty pro’s make, to simple tools you can use right now, to clearing up confusion around Venmo and keeping cash, she answers the most commonly asked questions by solo beauty pro’s. In this episode: How Meagan went from esthetician to bookkeeper for beauty prosWhy you should open a business banking account vs using your personalThe difference between a bookkeeper and an accountantWhy Meagan doesn’t recommend Quickbooks for solo beauty pro’sIncredible feedback from Meagan’s course plus details about Pretty ProfitableWhy knowing your numbers is important to your business growthVenmo, cash payments and keeping your finances in line for tax time If you feel overwhelmed by the financial side of your beauty biz, don’t miss Meagan’s wisdom in this episode! She’ll inspire you to face your finances with confidence. More about Meagan: I am an Esthetician turned Bookkeeper. I realized that I had a passion for bookkeeping while running my first business, a handmade makeup company. I then opened a bookkeeping firm specializing in the beauty industry. While running that business, I found that there was a great need to help independent beauty pros learn to manage their finances. So I started Solo Beauty Pros, where I help beauty professionals learn how to easily manage their finances so they can grow a more profitable business! Connect with Meagan Website & Pretty Profitable Course Facebook Group Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Resources: Self Care CEO VIP Day 1-1 Wellness Coaching If you enjoy this podcast and know your beaBeauty Pro Mobility Flowuty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is crafted and managed by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

Do you find yourself constantly putting your own needs on the backburner? Are you an overworked, exhausted Beauty Professional struggling to practice self-care?  I've been there, too. That's why I created the Self Care CEO VIP Day! In this episode, I'm share all the detail on this transformative one-day intensive where we'll uncover the roots of your burnout and create a customized self-care strategy so you can feel empowered, energized, and inspired to nourish your mind, body and spirit.  In this episode, you'll learn: Why self-neglect is so common for beauty professionalsMy proven process for mapping out your ideal self-care routine - the Dream Day Action Plan!How the Self Care CEO VIP Day will boost your well-being - body and mindInside the Self Care CEO VIP Day - all the details to know if this is right for you!This intensive combines personalized attention in an intimate 1-1 setting  with ongoing support for a month after. You'll walk away feeling empowered, with clarity on how to make self-care an effortless habit. Your health and happiness matter. You deserve to thrive in all areas of your life. Let me help you reconnect with yourself & your health so you can show up as your best self, in business and beyond. Ready for a transformational experience that will change your life? Grab all the details and registration info at www.coachabbyo.com. As a special bonus for Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast listeners, use code BPWPOD10 to get 10% off the VIP Day for as long as it exists! Connect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyO Email: [email protected] Resources: Beauty Pro Mobility Flow If you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast! The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is crafted and managed by Wonder Podcast Productions.