Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast Abby O'Sullivan

TW: Pregnancy Loss


How do you balance growing your family while also trying to grow your lash business? Erica Schramm joins me on this episode to discuss the challenges of being a new mom and new business owner in a conversation I’ve wanted to have on the podcast for a while now!

Erica shares her unexpected journey into lashes and the ups and downs of finding your footing between employment and going solo as a new esthetician. Right away in her solo biz journey she was faced with a difficult time experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. Erica highlights the importance of perseverance as she shifted her biz to her home and kept building.

Finding a love for social media management, and the flexibility it brings, Erica shares more about this new venture. The conversation delves into the significance of not sacrificing personal goals and the value of authenticity in business growth and social media presence.

Erica’s evolution as a businesswoman and mother is a journey you will be inspired by!

Erica is also the host of the online Lash Biz Babes conference on May 18th and 19th! Get your tickets HERE.


In this episode: 
Erica’s Unexpected Journey into Esthetics and Lash ExtensionsBuilding a Business While Facing Health and Personal ChallengesHow Do You Balance Being a New Mom AND New Business Owner?Dealing with Clients and Managing Family LifePivoting to Coaching and Social Media ManagementPersonal Branding and Authenticity on Social MediaStrategic Tips for Social Media ManagementLaunching Lash Biz Babes Conference - You should be there!
More about Erica:
Erica is a lash artist of over 9 years turned lash educator and social media strategist. She is a mama x3, host of Lash Biz Babes Podcast and Conference, and founder of Beauty COR Pro. She loves helping you make social media easy while creating a beauty business and a life that you love.

Connect with Erica:
www.beautycorpro.com
www.instagram.com/xoericaschramm
www.ericaschramm.com/lash-biz-babes-podcast


Connect with Abby: 
Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast 
Instagram: CoachAbbyO
Email: coachabbyosullivan@gmail.com
Website
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The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

There isn’t one single lane for beauty professionals! You could take your career down so many paths. Ready to be inspired for the next season of your career? Tune in to this episode with Kim Ford.

In this podcast episode, Kim Ford, shares her extensive and diverse journey through the aesthetics industry. Starting as a general beauty therapist over 30 years ago, Kim's career evolved from owning a salon, teaching beauty therapy, and working in retail with The Body Shop, to becoming an area manager and eventually an international examinations officer assessing UK qualifications abroad in over 50 countries. Her experiences include developing courses for skin of color and working closely with awarding organizations like City Guild and CIPTAC. 

Kim emphasizes the importance of constant learning, networking, and being open to various career paths within the beauty industry. She also provides insights into improving sales skills, the significance of rebooking clients, and the value of specialization over being a jack-of-all-trades. 

The discussion highlights opportunities for beauticians to work internationally, the process for matching qualifications in the UK, and the impact of the beauty industry on the economy. Kim also offers her services in coaching, mentoring, and business development, stressing the importance of being proud of one's work in the beauty industry.

In this episode: 
Kim Ford’s journey into and through the esthetics industryDiversifying your career path: global qualifications and opportunities for estheticiansThe power of networking and continuous learning in estheticsEmbrace continuous learning and staying currentKeep your clients coming back for more!Mastering job interviews and professional presentationLeveraging experience and networking for career advancementHow to become internationally certified
More about Kim:

Kim has been an Industry expert in education and business for over 30 years working in over 50 countries and 150 cities. She sits on various industry boards and is an international examiner for government awarding organizations. Her passion gives you the information you need to reach your goals.
Connect with Kim:
Instagram


Connect with Abby: 
Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast 
Instagram: CoachAbbyO
Email: coachabbyosullivan@gmail.com
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. 

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: coachabbyosullivan@gmail.com
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: coachabbyosullivan@gmail.com
Website
Resources:
Free Your Body Strength and Mobility for Beauty Pro’s Classes - SHOP HERE

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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: coachabbyosullivan@gmail.com
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: coachabbyosullivan@gmail.com
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.