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Being “booked and busy” might look like success, but is it actually sustainable? I chat with award-winning nail artist, salon owner, and business mentor Jess Warz (@oohnicenails) to talk about burnout, profitability, work-life balance, social media, and building a nail career that actually fits the life you want. ✨ TBC listener discounts:$300 off Jess’s mentorship through November 1520% off Jess’s courses with code NAILBESTIES @oohnicenails www.thebeautyconnective.com

Feeling isolated as a nail tech might be affecting you more than you think. In this episode, I’m chatting with Dylan Pritchard (@thenailwhisperer) about why community is so important in our industry, how connection can help combat burnout and comparison, and why other nail techs can be some of your greatest resources for staying inspired and growing your career. @thenailwhisperer www.thebeautyconnective.com

Cambria Siemens (@stylebycambria) went from starting beauty school at 17 to opening her own salon and now an entire beauty and wellness school. We talk about how Cambria Academy came to be, what she wanted to do differently from the traditional beauty school experience, building confidence as a new beauty pro, and all the behind-the-scenes that goes into opening a school from scratch. @stylebycambria @cambriaacademybw www.thebeautyconnective.com

Nail techs are notoriously undercharging, but raising your prices isn't just about making more money. In this episode, I'm joined by nail tech and educator Lori Sartain (@crow.nailstudio) to talk about why pricing in the nail industry is so far behind, how education and client experience impact what you can charge, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable career behind the nail desk. We get into price increases, burnout, continued education, client expectations, and why you don't owe anyone an explanation for charging what your business needs to survive. @crow.nailstudio www.thebeautyconnective.com

This week I’m back with Jaynee Meyer (@jayneenailedit), founder of the Nail Tech Retreat, talking all about why the people you surround yourself with in this industry matter SO much. We talk about getting out of your comfort zone, investing in yourself, making real connections, and what can happen when you actually get in the room with other nail techs who get it. Plus, we’re talking all about this year’s Nail Tech Retreat and why weekends like this can be so much more than just education. www.jayneenailedit.com @jayneenailedit @nailtechretreat www.thebeautyconnective.com

Motherhood and working in the beauty industry isn't always easy. In this episode, I sat down with nail tech and mom of two, Ashlin Hiatt (@ashnailco), to talk about balancing clients and family, setting boundaries, navigating mom guilt, and building a career that fits the season of life you're in. @ashnailco www.thebeautyconnective.com

In this episode, McKinnly Yadon (@nailsbyninn) and I have a really honest conversation about what actually makes someone qualified to teach, why follower count isn't the same as credibility, and how to spot education that's actually worth your money. Whether you're thinking about becoming an educator or investing in your next class, I think this is an important conversation for our industry. @nailsbyninn www.thebeautyconnective.com

From hearing "you suck" as a beginner to navigating emotionally heavy conversations with clients, I sat down with Maddy Fries (@cutenailsbymaddy) for this episode that explores the emotional realities of being a beauty professional and why protecting your own energy matters just as much as perfecting your craft. www.thebeautyconnective.com

Hannah Wilson (@wilsons_nails) shares how burnout pushed her to make one of the biggest pivots of her career. After losing two-thirds of her clientele and starting over, she rebuilt her business, found her niche, and created a career she really enjoys. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the long way around ends up being the right path. @wilsons_nails @thehive.nailbar @nailnectar_co www.thebeautyconnective.com

This week on The Beauty Connective Podcast, Gabrielle Martinson Herrera (@gabrielle.citycenternails) shares the deeply personal story of how the nail industry became her way out of an abusive relationship. We talk about survival, rebuilding your life through beauty, finding support in the industry, and how learning a skill gave her the independence she needed to leave. www.thebeautyconnective.com

In this episode, I sit down with Utah nail tech Kendal Nelson-Stein (@mynailgirl.k) to talk about her journey from dropping out of college to building a fully booked nail clientele in one of the most saturated beauty markets. We dive into how she grew her clientele so quickly, the pricing strategy that helped her stand out, client retention, conversational skills behind the chair, and the importance of creating an experience that keeps clients coming back. www.thebeautyconnective.com

In this episode, I sit down with Paige Olson (@littlecanvasnailstudio), a Virginia-based nail tech and educator, to talk about her journey from doing nails in her dorm room during COVID to building her own studio and stepping into education. We get into the reality of apprenticeships, navigating toxic environments, and what it really looks like to trust your gut when choosing a nontraditional career path. This conversation is all about betting on yourself, learning through experience, and creating the kind of community you wish you had. www.thebeautyconnective.com

In this episode, I sit down with Brooklyn Carlisle (@_barebybrooklyn_) to talk about what it really looks like starting out in aesthetics. From a tough drama-filled school experience to going solo without feeling prepared, she shares how she figured it out anyway. If you’ve ever felt not ready but still want to make it work, this one’s for you. @_barebybrooklyn_ www.thebeautyconnective.com

I sat down with brow artist and educator Tess Gilliland (@lala.browz) to talk about how she went from having one client to building a full brow business and now opening her own school. We got into mindset, taking risks before you feel ready, and what actually holds beauty professionals back (hint: it’s not your technique). @lalabrow.lounge www.thebeautyconnective.com

It’s been one year of the Beauty Connective podcast, which honestly feels unreal. In this episode, I’m recapping the biggest lessons I’ve learned from 21 guests across the beauty industry and how much it’s shifted the way I think about success. Spoiler: it’s way more about mindset than anything else.