A Question Of Confidence with Joanna Lee (previously known as Behind The Lashes)

A new voice to the series in this episode.  I speak to Shelby Tarleton aka Pink Lady Lash and creator and presenter of well known industry podcast LashBoss Radio.  Shelby speaks candidly about how Covid felt to a brand new Mum and the toll it took on her mental health and her relationship.  We speak about business of course, her upcoming LashBoss Conference and she has some great thoughts for us British lash artists on the brink of going back to work.

Mia Clark has been absent from the lash forums and the socials for a while in lash terms but she is back and she is using Behind The Lashes to bounce back from a pretty dark place.  In this episode we talk mega volume, building her business, mental health, trolls and her own close up experience of Covid.

Back to Farnham Eyelashes headquarters in this hour to speak with Tara Fisher.  Lockdown three is taking it's toll but not one to be defeated Tara has turned her hand from eyelashes to other skills.  Find out what she's been up to in this episode.

Lovely to catch up with Jade Jones in this episode.  As usual Jade has been busy.  Never one to let a little pandemic keep her down.  Red Boss Babes are in full flight and Jade reveals yet another very exciting bit of news in this episode.

So happy to be heading back to the west country to catch up with one of my fav people; Cindy Nicholls.  Living alone Cindy is definitely feeling lonely and this lockdown is not without it's challenges.  But like all of us she is soldiering on and keeping herself busy.  Put your feet up and give it a listen.

Hopping off to Hemel Hempstead to speak to lash boss, lash artist and nail technician Caz West otherwise known as @Lotusbeauty_bycaz on Instagram  I've know Caz for ages via the socials but it was during Lockdown #3 that she really caught my attention by massively stepping out of her comfort zone and going live on Instagram.  I was so impressed by her bravery and candour that I wanted to speak to her about why she had done it and why now.  

I catch up with Sasha Crawley otherwise known as @beautyfulyoubysasha on Instagram.  Sasha was originally a makeup artist and nail technician before she moved into lashes.  Her change of direction into the world of lashes came after a breakdown due to work stress in a previous job.  Hear how Sasha picked herself up and carved out a new career for herself.  You can see Sasha regularly doing lives on her Insta in the evenings.  Upcoming she'll be walking us through a DIY facial.  Defo one to tune in for.  We all need some self-care right now!

In this episode lash wizard Bryony Barclay takes us on a journey of her life so far and to some of it's darkest corners. Brave and candid Bryony is quite the inspiration.  There are lots of laughs too and a lash adhesive Q and A.

If you have been affected by domestic abuse you can find support here:  Women's Aid (most counties have their own specific services) National Abuse Hotline 08082000247

Behind The Mask you can find on www.behindthemask.online

Staying in London for this one.  I'm talking to an innovative lash artist who has taken her own experiences and work experience and turned it into a side hustle and one that could be very beneficial to the wider lash community.  I talk about good mental health and a whole lot more in this episode with Sian Gibbs.

Off to the Midlands for this episode to catch up with another youngster in the industry; Lauren Cutler or Looks By Lol on Instagram.  Recently crowned Instagram Queen by Lashbase and puts her success down to it being her hobby and one of her favourite things to do.  Just check out her instagram and you'll see why she got the prize.  Her lashes are all about the drama but actually Lol describes herself as shy.  Find out more about her in this interview.