Hi Beauty Bosses,

If you're like us, during your downtime during this pandemic you're taking advantage of getting your read or listen on.  Ren loves a good book, especially ones where she can grow and learn.  In this installment episode, she talks about her current read, "How to Be An Anti-Racist" by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi.  During this unprecedented movement for Black Lives Matters, she felt that it would be a great time to go beyond beauty topics and talk about something that affects us all - the fight for equality and justice.  Next, Nalani speaks of her love for podcasts and shares her favorites.  From business, to entertainment and self-help, she's got some great recommendations for you.  Check it out!

Hi Beauty Bosses! We are back with another episode and this one is soooo good. We both definitely have had our shares of late nights, no sleep, and eating nothing but fast food. We are here to tell you that sometimes "hustling" is not always a good thing. Instead, it might lead to burnout, resentment, and missing out on a lot of important family functions. If you're at the building stage right now, we have a conversation on how you can build in time for yourself and your loved ones to possibly prevent your breaking point. Tune in as we give you our recent realizations that have helped save us from deteriorating our physical and mental health. You don't want to miss this episode!

Hi Beauty Bosses,

Bill Gates said “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning”.  Let’s be real, you’re going to get difficult clients, it’s inevitable.  Fortunately, most clients are going to be great but you need to be prepared for those bad apples.  Nalani and I have had this experience multiple times and want to share with you what we learned from it.  In this episode, Ren tells you about a Bridezilla she worked with in her early career and what she learned from the experience.   Looking back, there are definitely expectations you can set early on and you can decide when it's worth issuing a refund or even firing a client.  To make it simple, we'll give you a framework on how to best deal with difficult clients.  Grab a drink and get ready for some girl talk!

Hey Beauty Bosses! Nalani and Ren here with another great episode. Thank you for allowing us to be in your ear buds once again. Today’s episode was lots of fun to record, but serious at the same time. Growing up as a first generation Asian female, we have definitely had our shares of being teased and stereotyped in the worst way. We mainly wanted to educate the masses in hopes that you would be more open minded to navigate the world in a more considerate and respectful way…to judge less and love more. Hope you guys find this episode educational. Stay tune for another great thought provoking, but fun chat!

Hi Beauty Bosses,

Today's episode is something that we think a lot of you can resonate with.  Have you ever had someone ask you to give you a hookup?  As Beauty Professionals, we especially have tons of friends and families that would love a beauty service for a discount or free.  This is a complex situation filled with feelings of obligation, guilt and oftentimes disruptions to your business.  Nalani and Ren talk about their real life instances of giving homie hookups and what they learned from the experience.  Also, we discuss bartering services with other professionals and how to ensure that you ensure a fair trade.  Check it out!

Hi Beauty Bosses! With social media an everyday part of our lives, we see beauty evolving a mile a minute.  Beauty trends come and go, and some are crazier than others.  As beauty professionals, we give our two cents on what we think of these new beauty looks.  Nalani weighs in on brow trends as a brow professional, and gives her take on what she thinks makes a perfect brow.  We also discuss makeup and hair trends, and whether we think they're here to stay or just some crazy click bait.  Tune in for some laughs and good conversation on this episode!

Hi Beauty Bosses!  We're back with another episode and today we will be sharing with you guys 3 actionable Instagram tips that you can implement right away to help grow your engagement on Instagram and in turn, grow your business. We both personally have a love/hate relationship with Instagram, but we are here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that dreadful. Instead of trying to beat the forever changing algorithm, just have fun and experiment with the app. We are excited to share these tips with you that have worked for us for many years and hope it can help you too! Trust and believe, we will have more IG hacks in future episodes to come.

Ren first started her YouTube in 2007 before the days of viral videos and Internet Superstars. It was one of the best business moves she made to grow her Beauty Platform. 800 videos later, she learned what works and what doesn't. Good news is that you don't need a ton of money to get started. We breakdown everything you need - from cameras, lighting, audio, backdrops to editing equipment. So grab a pen and paper and take some notes! We can't wait for you to launch or grow your own YouTube channel!

Hi Beauty Bosses,

On this episode, Nalani shares for the first time ever what it's really like working with her husband, P. She gets asked that question on a daily basis by clients, and today she's dishing out all the deets on how she separates business and marriage. Nalani shares very insightful questions and perspective that you might not have thought about. If you're thinking about working with your spouse or a family member, this is the episode you don't want to miss! 

Hi Beauty Bosses,

Whoever said we could have it all must have been a superwoman!  As a new mom, wife and business owner I have definitely felt the difficulties in finding that perfect work life balance.  And yes, Mom Guilt is a real thing.  In this episode, I open up to Nalani about some of the struggles I experienced in my first year and a half of motherhood.  I also share some of the successes I've achieved in learning to get my groove back while bringing a new member into our family.  If you're a new mom, expecting or have friends with kids, this episode is for you!