This week my Nail Babe is Anahi. Anahi’s “nine to five” is working for Lights Lacquer. She creates and commissions content for the brand’s TikTok account. Which I claim is ‘viral’ haha; close to one million followers with plenty of viral videos (she gives us some of her tactics too!) On top of that she runs their affiliate program and has a personal ig as well!

→Follow @AVRNailSwatches
→Follow Lights Lacquer’s TikTok

Discount Code for Lights: ANAHI

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This week my Nail Babe is Jess! Our NYFW reunion episode! We first met in-person at an event for Essie and immediately became friends haha. Jess is a full time nail creator with a combined one million followers! You’ll also hear about her experience working with a manager. She works with an Agency that helps coordinate, negotiate, etc, her brand partnerships!

→Follow @Nail.Betch IG
→Follow @NailBetch TikTok
→Jess’s Orly Collab Shade “Coconut Milk”

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This week my Nail Babe is Liz! “Expand your Creativity?” Yes. Liz is an illustrator, muralist, nail artist, calligrapher, author (get her new coloring book below) and filmmaker. I’m claiming that last one for her. But it’s true! Her videos, no matter what the topic, are always entertaining and have captivating storytelling. 

→How to Enter Coloring Book GIVEAWAY:

1. Make sure your subscribed to Nail Babe Pod where ever you listen
2. Follow/Subscribe to @TheGrayterGood 
3. Leave me a 5 star review (or youtube comment) on the pod

→Check out my IG post for another chance to win a coloring book!

Winner chosen October 4th, 2023
USA Only. Must be 18
Not affiliated with Apple, Youtube, Instagram…

→Get her Coloring Book here!
→Follow @TheGrayterGood IG
→Follow @TheGrayterGood YouTube

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This week my Nail Babe is Walker from Olive Ave Polish! I know her for having some of the best creme polishes! But did you know she started as a Nail Blogger and YouTube reviewer? Hear how she decided to start her brand, what it’s like working with a manufacturer, and her advice for new business owners.

→Shop Olive Ave Polish
Discount Code: ABE

→Follow @OliveAve_Polish 

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This week, I’M the Nail Babe! Haha. What to hear what it’s like at NYFW Nail Polish Events? Essie and Manucurist! Moving to NYC?!

→GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)
I’m giving away a Safiya x Holo Taco collection box (polishes and bat glitters. No file)

→HOW TO ENTER:

1. Make sure your subscribed to Nail Babe Pod where ever you listen
2. Leave me a 5 star review (or youtube comment) about the pod
3. You can share your favorite episode on your stories for an extra entry!

Winner @color_my_naturalnails
USA Only. Must be 18
Not affiliated with Holo Taco, Apple, Youtube, Instagram… all the people.

Manucurist Trip Winner → Chrissy @ChrissyReynoso

Nail Friends Mentioned
→ Erica @Press_Reset_Nails
→ Andréa @m.o.n.a.j
→ Jess @Nail.Betch
→ Julia @CaniPaintYourNails
→ Frances @PurpleNailBox

“Shucked” Musical Independently Owned

Sit Stand Desk TikTok video

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This week my Nail Babe is Sig! We cover her journey from print journalist, nail tech, corporate OPI education manager, working with Harry Styles, and being a full-time nail polish content creator! Say that ten times.

No, but being the successful nail artist that she is, she also deals with imposter syndrome like so many of us.

→Follow Sig https://instagram.com/nailartbysig?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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This week my Nail Babe is Jasmin. A full time nail polish content creator based in Germany. I LOVE her content and often stalk her page for inspo in nail art and editing. She gives us tips and tricks on creating captivating content. The difference between working with European and American nail brands. And even advise using artificial lights to mimic the sun.

→Follow Jasmin @BaseCoatStories https://www.instagram.com/basecoatstories/→Jasmin’s Stamping Plate! https://moyou.co.uk/products/basecoatstories-x-myl-05
→Jasmin’s Picture Polish Trio Collab https://picturepolish.com.au/?s=jasmin&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1
→Jasmin’s Nail Wraps with Maniko (currently sold out, but check @BaseCoatStories bio for updates!

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This week my Nail Babe is Tyler. He shares his experiences as a nail polish swatcher and full time graphic designer. We chat about our similar experiences, and struggles, expressing ourselves through nail polish, and how internalized homophobia can rear its ugly head. But it’s all good, we found each other and this community to share our passion: nails.

→ Follow Tyler https://www.instagram.com/eviltwinnails/
→ Make Tyler’s polish remover https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTcwODkxNjU2Mjc2NTg4?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube
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Julianna, or Jules, talks with me about starting and running Deco Beauty (formerly Deco Miami). Famously known for nail art stickers!

We chat about her business strategy of creating custom collab sticker sheets. What it’s like working with Urban Outfitters and JCPenny.

And the difference between business school versus the reality of running!

→ Get the stickers here! Deco Beauty Website:
https://deco.miami/
Code: ABE10 to save (affiliate)

→ Deco Socials
https://www.instagram.com/deco.beauty/

→ Julianna’s Personal IG @SassyJulianna
https://www.instagram.com/sassyjulianna/

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