Cambria Siemens (@stylebycambria) went from starting beauty school at 17 to opening her own salon and now an entire beauty and wellness school. We talk about how Cambria Academy came to be, what she wanted to do differently from the traditional beauty school experience, building confidence as a new beauty pro, and all the behind-the-scenes that goes into opening a school from scratch.

@stylebycambria

@cambriaacademybw

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Nail techs are notoriously undercharging, but raising your prices isn't just about making more money.

In this episode, I'm joined by nail tech and educator Lori Sartain (@crow.nailstudio) to talk about why pricing in the nail industry is so far behind, how education and client experience impact what you can charge, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable career behind the nail desk.

We get into price increases, burnout, continued education, client expectations, and why you don't owe anyone an explanation for charging what your business needs to survive.

@crow.nailstudio

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This week I’m back with Jaynee Meyer (@jayneenailedit), founder of the Nail Tech Retreat, talking all about why the people you surround yourself with in this industry matter SO much.

We talk about getting out of your comfort zone, investing in yourself, making real connections, and what can happen when you actually get in the room with other nail techs who get it.

Plus, we’re talking all about this year’s Nail Tech Retreat and why weekends like this can be so much more than just education.

www.jayneenailedit.com

@jayneenailedit

@nailtechretreat

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Motherhood and working in the beauty industry isn't always easy. In this episode, I sat down with nail tech and mom of two, Ashlin Hiatt (@ashnailco), to talk about balancing clients and family, setting boundaries, navigating mom guilt, and building a career that fits the season of life you're in.

@ashnailco

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In this episode, McKinnly Yadon (@nailsbyninn) and I have a really honest conversation about what actually makes someone qualified to teach, why follower count isn't the same as credibility, and how to spot education that's actually worth your money. Whether you're thinking about becoming an educator or investing in your next class, I think this is an important conversation for our industry.

@nailsbyninn

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From hearing "you suck" as a beginner to navigating emotionally heavy conversations with clients, I sat down with Maddy Fries (@cutenailsbymaddy) for this episode that explores the emotional realities of being a beauty professional and why protecting your own energy matters just as much as perfecting your craft.

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Hannah Wilson (@wilsons_nails) shares how burnout pushed her to make one of the biggest pivots of her career. After losing two-thirds of her clientele and starting over, she rebuilt her business, found her niche, and created a career she really enjoys. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the long way around ends up being the right path.

@wilsons_nails

@thehive.nailbar

@nailnectar_co

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This week on The Beauty Connective Podcast, Gabrielle Martinson Herrera (@gabrielle.citycenternails) shares the deeply personal story of how the nail industry became her way out of an abusive relationship. We talk about survival, rebuilding your life through beauty, finding support in the industry, and how learning a skill gave her the independence she needed to leave.

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In this episode, I sit down with Utah nail tech Kendal Nelson-Stein (@mynailgirl.k) to talk about her journey from dropping out of college to building a fully booked nail clientele in one of the most saturated beauty markets. We dive into how she grew her clientele so quickly, the pricing strategy that helped her stand out, client retention, conversational skills behind the chair, and the importance of creating an experience that keeps clients coming back.

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In this episode, I sit down with Paige Olson (@littlecanvasnailstudio), a Virginia-based nail tech and educator, to talk about her journey from doing nails in her dorm room during COVID to building her own studio and stepping into education.

We get into the reality of apprenticeships, navigating toxic environments, and what it really looks like to trust your gut when choosing a nontraditional career path.

This conversation is all about betting on yourself, learning through experience, and creating the kind of community you wish you had.

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