Creating More Than Pretty

Hey friends, It's the 20th episode of this podcast and I am excited to share a little bit of my "why' I started it.  My name is Deana and in this episode I share a little bit about me and explain my why to you.  

I started this podcast to bridge the connections and share the correlations between raising our babies all while raising a beauty business.  No matter the ages or stages we all have similarities and differences.  None the less, there is something we can all learn from and be inspired by from each other.  As I traveled and attended seminars, summits, conferences, and classes, and the more I connected with other moms in the beauty industry, the more I realized this platform was needed.  We are all amazing women doing amazing things in this world and we rarely celebrate it or share our trials and tribulations on getting here. 
So it is my honor to be doing this.  I love showcasing mama's in the beauty industry and letting them share their how and why!  

So sit back and enjoy this short episode!

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As a mom running a beauty business we really are doing the best we can, with what currently have and what we know.  In this episode with my guest Maria Michelle'lee of Brown Sugar Spray Tanz we dive deep into an array of topics.  She explains how being a mom in the beauty business she has learned how valuable time really is, why she doesn't believe in work/life balance and how she uses prayer to protect her energy.  

During this interview Maria also drops many tips of wisdom that we can all benefit from.  Wisdom that only comes from being in the beauty industry for many years.  She also shares that change is inevitable, so we should embrace it and and not be afraid to call the shots as we grow!

Lastly we dive into the inclusivity of spray tanning.  What was once a service for mostly white women, except for in the competition industry, is now a service that is used by women of all ethnicities.  Maria shares some important facts on skin cancer and how women of all colors can benefit and enjoy the boost of a spray tan.   

There's so much to learn in this episode, so sit back and enjoy!

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@mamaknowsbeautybizpodcast

@brownsugaspraytanzme

Mentions:
Tanlee
Sunna Inc.

* Model with vitiligo that we referenced was Winnie Harlow 

If you started in the beauty industry prior to having children and now you find yourself pregnant or raising a baby in addition to raising your business, YOU"RE NOT ALONE!  There are many women who's businesses are their first "baby" and are now faced with the task of growing their family and their business.  The place between the person you once were and the person you are now becoming is magical.  Becoming a mom is magical and growth is inevitable.  Embrace the changes.  

My guest Kimber Jaynes of Borboleta Beauty is a great example of this.  She does it all with grace, beauty and makes it look so easy.  In this episode she shares that looks aren't everything, how being a planner has helped with her success and how she chooses to spend her time is the key to getting things done.

Kim also shares that giving ourselves grace and knowing that things are not always going to go as planned is so important. She discusses that she is very aware of mom guilt, knowing most moms suffer from it, but is cognizant of her feelings and knows that allowing herself time away oftentimes allows her to gain more focus, find balance and become centered again. 

In this episode we also discuss trust as a mom... trusting yourself & trusting others.  Our children need a healthy, balanced mom and this comes from just that, trust. 

On that note, trust the process Mamas! 

Enjoy!

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@borboletabeauty
@kimberjaynes
@mamaknowsbeautybizpodcast

As a mom raising a baby and simultaneously raising a beauty business we find ourselves pulled in a multitude of directions.  In this episode with my guest, Jena Mehlberg of Catalyst Salon, we discuss why establishing boundaries are a key component in your growth, sanity and success.

Jena explains why knowing what you want your business to look like as a mom is extremely important!  She discuses that as beauty business owners we should start by building our business around our children and why some of us get so caught up in raising our business that our children suffer. 

Our conversation dives deep, so be ready to laugh, cry and be inspired. 

💕Enjoy!

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@jena_lynn_m

@saloncatalyst

Let's face it, as a lash artist, as well as many other beauty professionals, you can often find yourself holding your body in uncomfortable positions as well as constantly using the same repetitive motions.  Before you know it, you're in PAIN.   As a mom and a beauty professional you know that this can hinder how you take care of your children and your clients. In this episode with my guest, Malaena Kelson, a certified ergonomic specialist, the inventor of the Lash Wrap & the creator of the Lash Happy Academy, explains how she is here to help!  In this interview she shares with us the reasons she created both of these products and why she is so passionate about teaching you how to eliminate pain and discomfort while lashing.  She also tells us her favorite things that she feels create the best work life balance and how being a mom in the beauty industry has really fueled her.  There is so much goodness packed into this interview, you're going to love Malaena and learn so much!  Here's to being pain free in the lash industry. Enjoy!

LETS CONNECT!

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@malaenakelson

@lash_happy_academy

Malaena's Websites:
www.lashhappyacademy.com 
www.thelashwrap.com i

Malaena's Favorite Lashing Chair:
https://corechair.com/?ref=40

Finding balance can only really be found from with in.  If we choose to seek validation or search for "something" in the outside world to help us feel balanced we will always be off. Gaining clarity in life changes everything!  In this episode with my guest Elle Wilson of True Brow, and author of The Power shift, we discuss the journey of motherhood and how once you've walked through it you can look back and see just how magical it really is. 

When we take on the job of being an entrepreneur we learn as we go.
We never really have it ALL figured out.
When we take on the job of being a Mother,  we area also learning as we go.
No mother ever has it ALL figured out. 

As a Mother who owns a beauty business we are the ones who get to choose how we want do both together. During this interview Elle explains how she feels love is the true way to respond to anyone and how we should prioritize our children at the top of our  businesses.  She also explains that once we finally have clarity inside of us we are truly able to flourish into our true selves, gaining the real knowledge that our children, family, friends and clients are the teachers along the way.   Enjoy!   

Show Info:
Mama Knows Beauty Business Instagram

Elle Wilson Info:
Website: https://truebrow.com/

Blog: https://truebrow.com/blog/

Elle's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ElleWilsonPage/

Elle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellewilsonofficial/

Power Shift Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ellewilsonpowershift/

Natural Brow Experts Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalbrowexperts/

As we go through the trials and tribulations of running a beauty business we can find ourselves either full of or lacking motivation.  Throw in pregnancy, post partum, raising a baby or just hormones in general.  It's a lot like a rollercoaster ride!  My guest Heather Alton of Live Love Beauty and Glitter Wax Creations discusses her journey of working while pregnant, starting and growing her two beauty businesses and how she stays motivated. 

Riding the rollercoaster of life, while raising a baby and growing a beauty business, you will never know what to expect.  Often it's like riding in the dark, not knowing who's getting on the ride with you, when the next turn will be and how long until its slows down or stops. 
In this episode Heather shares why finding time for herself is hard, where she looks for motivation and why she feels working hard and getting very creative, you can get through anything.

Enjoy the twists and turns of this interview with Heather as she shares her joys and struggles of working in the beauty industry while raising her son.

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Show Info:

Instagram:
Mama Knows Beauty Business
Live Love Beauty by Healther
Glitter Wax Creations

Website:
Glitter Wax Creations

Have you ever noticed that getting away to clear your mind often allows you to gain clarity on what you really want?  In this episode, my guest Angela Sanchez of Beauty Business Co, explains to us; that's exactly how her second beauty business came about.  Angela is a busy mom to a little boy, a salon owner as well as a beauty business mentor and she shares how she believes you can definitely create the life you want. She lives her "life by design" which allows her to incorporate her love for beauty and motherhood. She created Beauty Business Co to empower others to believe they can achieve the beauty business they desire.   Having the proper tools for the journey is what is needed to succeed she says. She also discusses how having core values can keep you in alignment, knowing your why will always push the needle forward and how the power of positivity can impact everyone around you.  The entire episode is full of great info.  Enjoy!

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Show Info:
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Mama Knows Beauty Business
Beauty Business Co.

Website:
Beauty Business Co

Mentions:
James Wedmore
Marie Forleo
Tracy Harris/ Mums with Hustle

What do you do after you've reached every goal you've set for yourself?  You step back and figure out what's working and what's not working for you and move forward.  In this episode with my guest, Megan of Tandy Lash Lounge we discuss being a single mom and how she's found balance in her life.  Having children and running a beauty business requires a different discipline.  Megan talks about how being a momprenuer with two boys has made her take things more seriously and become more invested in her work and family life.  She also chats about mom guilt and how she chooses to overcome it.  As well as how moms are judged on how their life appears to look and why we need to stop judging each other.  After working with thousands of lash artist around the world she knows that women must have a passion for what they do, pride in themselves and a desire for balance in their life.  Enjoy! 

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Instagram:
@mamaknowsbeautybizpodcast
@Megan_monaghan_beauty
@tandylashlounge

Website:
Tandy Lash Lounge

As parents, we teach our children to work hard and try new things.  As business owners, to grow, we should tell ourselves the same.  Making mistakes and learning from them is how we're able to grow and succeed.  Often times we become paralyzed by what others may think of us.  In this episode my guest, Vibha Makwana of AYU Sunless shares how she is raising her babies and her business by not worrying about what other people think.  
Watching your children grow often spawns a creativity and curiosity in us.  As a mom and as a business owner tapping into this equates to learning and growing ourselves and our business.  Vibha shares how her children have taught her to always be curious and how she has learned from them as she has grown her business.  She also shares has inspired her and how being raised to live naturally and heathy was the foundation to her passion in beauty.  Enjoy!

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Show Info:

INSTAGRAM:
Mama Knows Beauty Business
AYU Sunless
Vibha Makwana

Facebook:
AYU Sunless

Website:
AYU Sunless