A daily Gail's iced latte. A chocolate croissant. A bath every single evening. A shrimp jar. An orange axolotl called Paprika. And quite possibly the most knowledgeable person in the building when it comes to nails.Amy sits down with Sage, aka Crafty Moo, the overlay wizard and e-file ninja who is about to play a huge role in elevating nail training across the entire Mooeys herd.They cover how Sage fell into nails almost by accident after wanting to do makeup, why working alone post lockdown was quietly destroying her mental health and what coming into a salon did for her, the honest reality of comparisonitis and why the beauty industry's habit of publicly bashing each other's work online makes her furious, everything you actually need to know about overlays, builder gel, infills, lifting, greenies and why prep is the most underrated part of any nail treatment, how nails have evolved from shellac to builder gel and where they are going next, the nail trend she hopes never comes back, what Mooeys could do to genuinely set trends rather than just follow them, and the iridescent chrome lilac nail combination that is stopping people in the street.Plus tank therapy, Sunday roast ambitions, a cheeky Nandos, and why Paprika the axolotl gets the occasional shrimp as a treat.

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In this episode of Moo Chats, Amy sits down with the wonderful Donna – aka Ocean Moo 🌊🐮

Eight and a half years at Mooeys. A tortoise called Timmy, a deep love of Cornwall and Chris Brown, and a journey from being absolutely terrified of intimate waxing to being one of the best waxers in the business.Amy sits down with Donna, aka Ocean Moo and Farnham salon manager, for a conversation that covers what actually keeps someone loyal to a business for nearly a decade, what it really means to support working mums when there is no clean solution, the moment Lauren volunteered to take on Haslemere and left Donna sitting there thinking what just happened, stepping up into management within a team you have worked alongside for years, what clients get wrong about intimate waxing and why hot wax changed everything, an inside scoop on something new coming to Mooeys that nobody knows about yet, and a roast potato debate that gets surprisingly heated.Warm, honest and full of the kind of chat that makes you understand why people stay somewhere for eight years.We discussed the lady who tests the various fats for roast potatoes - here she is:

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She nearly left the industry after burnout, bitchy bosses, and a full-blown mental health breakdown. But Lydia didn’t just stick around — she levelled up, big time.

In this raw, honest episode, Amy sits down with Lydia to talk about:

• 💅 Nail trends, overlays, greenies, and builder gel myths
• 🧠 Therapy, dyslexia, and surviving toxic salons in her teens
• 🫶 Why Mooeys was the first place that finally felt safe
• 🔥 How she’s going from therapist to in-house trainer — and building her own version of success

It’s funny. It’s fierce. It’s got steak baguettes and emotional breakthroughs. If you’ve ever worked in beauty, been written off too young, or needed a reminder that people can grow in the right environment — this one’s for you.

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She’s been with Mooeys for over a decade, raised two babies along the way, and still bloody loves coming to work. Lauren — aka Chatty Moo — is one of our most loved humans, and in this episode, Amy gets her talking (not that she needed much encouragement).

They dive into:

• 💅 How Lauren went from waxing and spa life to running her own Mooeys salon
• 🤯 The wild ride of motherhood and management (simultaneously)
• 👻 The unseen magic of Mooeys — and yes, some witchy vibes too
• 💬 What it really takes to build confidence, trust, and a team that gels
• 🐄 Why she’s still here after 10+ years (and why she’s not going anywhere)

This is a story about loyalty, leadership, and laughing your way through the chaos. Whether you’re in the beauty biz or just love a good honest convo, this one’s full of heart, humour, and the real sh*t no one else talks about.

Spoiler: We also talk titty toenails. You’ve been warned.

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Jade Freeland thought she was just joining a salon.
Nine years later, she’s part of something much bigger.

In this first episode of Moo Chats, Amy sits down with Jade — aka Eco Moo — for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, loyalty, wax obsessions, awkward client moments, and why working in beauty therapy is way more emotional than most people realise.

You’ll hear about:

• How Jade climbed from therapist to ops leader (with a baby in the middle)
• Why she loves nose waxing and ingrown hairs (yes, really)
• The emotional weight of managing a team — and how she handles it
• Why clients treat beauty therapists like secret keepers
• The truth about the beauty industry’s sustainability problem

It’s funny. It’s honest. It’s the kind of chat that sticks with you.

Hit play to meet the women behind the wax pot.

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In this first episode of Moo Chats, Mooeys founder Amy Lewis shares the story behind the podcast, and the reason Mooeys exists in the first place.

Started over twelve years ago from a spare room at home, Mooeys was built on a simple idea: real community, genuine connection and taking care of people properly. In this episode, Amy talks openly about why Mooeys has always been more than a beauty salon, the power of the conversations that happen in salon every day, and why reconnecting with people and community feels more important than ever.

This episode sets the tone for Moo Chats. 
Authentic conversations from inside the Herd. Expect honesty, warmth, laughter, and a look behind the scenes of a brand built on people.

Whether you’re part of the Mooeys community already, work in beauty, or simply love real conversations, you’re very welcome here.

Come on in.

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• 🐄 Franchise with Us – Ready to own your own Mooeys? Start here: www.mooeysfranchise.co.uk
• 💆‍♀️ Mooeys Professional – For therapists who are done using crap wax: www.mooeysprofessional.co.uk
• 🧴 Moo Skin – Love the products we use in-salon? Grab yours: www.mooskin.co.uk
  
  

Thanks for listening — and welcome to the Herd. 🐮