This episode breaks down how self-employed baddies; dancers, creators, models, and beauty professionals earning 1099 income can use tax write-offs, business deductions, mileage tracking, bookkeeping systems, and proper income documentation to lower their tax burden and stay compliant with IRS rules. Katherine and Ella reveal exactly how to track cash tips, digital payments, business expenses, and self-employment income so you can stay audit-proof, maximize deductions, and run your work like a real business.

When Katherine sits down with her fave nail tech, Ella, the conversation quickly shifts from salon stories to the financial reality of self-employment and how much overlap there is between industries that look nothing alike. Together they talk about tracking income, paying work-related fees, buying your own tools, communicating with clients, tracking miles between locations, and keeping accurate records. Habits that dancers, OnlyFans creators, freelancers, and beauty pros all need to master. They dig into how your IRS online account works, why separating business and personal expenses matters, and how even small-day decisions (like gas, supplies, or phone use for scheduling clients) can qualify as legitimate deductions when documented properly.

By the end, it becomes clear: whether you’re behind the chair, on the stage, in front of the camera, or building your brand online, you’re running a business and learning how to manage your income like one is the key to keeping more of what you earn. This episode is the ultimate guide for any self-employed baddie who wants clarity, confidence, and control over their money.