The Spa Strong Podcast

Today we chatted with April Blackburn, also known as Master Esthetician 101. April discusses her decision to work for someone else rather than going solo, why it has been working for her, and whether or not esthetician success is dependent on becoming a solopreneur.

April has struggled with her own skin issues, such as acne and scarring, allowing her to empathize with her patients and support them every step of the way. Her passion for this industry goes beyond healthy skin! It stems from educating her clients and helping them to feel confident in their best skin. April enjoys her time off with her son. She is also passionate about education and uses her Instagram as a way to spread skincare knowledge to her following.

April Blackburn is a licensed Master Aesthetician with additional certifications in laser, chemical peeling, and advanced medical spa services. She specializes in restoring skin back to optimal health through an extensive, personalized plan that includes advanced treatments and medical-grade skincare products.

If you would like to reach April, visit her Instagram:

@masteresthetician101

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Today we chat about "Making Your Spa A Necessity Not Just A Novelty"

This was a awesome instagram live we did a couple weeks ago. Make sure to take out your pen and paper - this episode is a gem!

Be sure to check out this episode’s sponsor, Podium, at ⁠⁠www.podium.com⁠⁠

If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit ⁠⁠https://www.spa-strong.com/apply⁠⁠ to apply for a limited spot in the Spa Strong coaching program! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit ⁠⁠https://www.spa-strong.com⁠⁠ and follow us on IG @spa_strong

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Today we chatted with Valerie Nah, also known as Beauty Gal Val! Val shared her journey in the lash industry and shared some advice for up-and-coming lash artists!

If you would like to reach Val, visit her Instagram:

@beautygalval

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Be sure to check out this episode’s sponsor, Podium, at ⁠www.podium.com⁠

If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit ⁠https://www.spa-strong.com/apply⁠ to apply for a limited spot in the Spa Strong coaching program! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit ⁠https://www.spa-strong.com⁠ and follow us on IG @spa_strong

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Today we chatted with Yue L, Founder of White Flamingo Lash. Yue L shares insight on finding creative solutions to advance your career, emphasizing artistry in the lash industry, and ways to make social media work for you as a beauty business owner.

For 10 years, Yue L has been an international award-winning lash artist, helping shape the lash industry through the evolution of techniques, training, and tools. This self-confessed beauty junkie is a dedicated educator, and never gets tired of seeing her students gain confidence with new knowledge while encouraging them to put their own unique signature on every set.

She believes the global lash society improves when artists have access to the best training and the best products. Her passion for finding the perfect tools led her to create White Flamingo Lash, an innovative line of lash products hand-selected and developed by Yue L herself. 

It’s no surprise that her skill and dedication to artistry have gained her recognition in the industry, with competition titles and invitations to judge and speak at lash events. 

And when this busy Latina entrepreneur and foodie isn’t lashing, teaching, or obsessively testing new products, she can be found with her family, traveling, and hitting up her beloved SoulCycle.

If you would like to reach Yue L, visit her Instagram:

@whiteflamingolash

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Be sure to check out this episode’s sponsor, Podium, at www.podium.com

If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/apply to apply for a limited spot in the Spa Strong coaching program! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong

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Today we sit down with Kimber Jaynes, Founder of Borboleta Beauty. Kimber shares her insight and experience with working through and avoiding burnout as a business owner. She shares excellent tips and steps to check in on your mental health and ideas for how to step back if necessary while maintaining your business.

When Kim Jaynes was an up-and-coming lash artist, the industry was just getting started and there weren’t a lot of lash options available. She wanted artistically inspiring, natural-looking lashes that would make her clients look and feel amazing, backed by a brand she could believe in. When she realized what she was searching for didn’t exist yet, she set out to create it herself. In 2013, Kim’s dream became a reality when Borboleta Beauty was born. After launching the brand, she put everything she had into making it succeed. In the early days, she actually sold lashes out of the trunk of her car!

Now one of the leading lash extension brands in the world, Borboleta is known and loved by artists all over the globe. But from the beginning, it was always about so much more than that; it was about women supporting other women. Kim envisioned a lash brand that would embrace the beauty of diversity while giving other artists the tools for success and empowering them to achieve their goals. In addition to developing cutting-edge lashes and tools, Borboleta runs the industry’s largest educational program, training artists around the world. For Kim, that’s the most rewarding part of all, helping other women build their careers and find their passion.

If you would like to reach Kimber, visit her Instagram:

@kimberjaynes or @borboleta.beauty 

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Be sure to check out this episode’s sponsor, Podium, at www.podium.com

If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/apply to apply for a limited spot in the Spa Strong coaching program! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong

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Today we sit down with Lia Juhas to talk about her experience and social media systems to avoid burnout!

Lia Juhas is a 2x founder of Lialash Pro and Living in Alignment, and an OG lash expert since 2013.

Throughout her career, Lia has gained an extensive knowledge of the beauty industry and quickly became recognized as a multi award winning lash artist, International educator, speaker and judge and has been featured in multiple publications.

Some of her accomplishments include:

-LIALASH studio & academy

-training courses across North America

-online courses

-2,300+ students and mentees

-and first time seen in the industry: dual lash training certifcation program with leading educators across the world.

Lia has mentored and created multiple success stories throughout her career including: numerous 6 and multi 6 figure lash artists, educators, salon owners and reputable product line owners.

Lia's greatest passion is unleashing the true potential within beauty business owners, and helping them sustainable scale without burnout.

If you would like to reach Lia, visit her Instagram:

@Lialashpro and @lialignment

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If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit  ( https://www.spa-strong.com/apply ) to apply for a limited spot in the Spa Strong coaching program! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong

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Today we sit down with Julie Farley to talk about her philanthropic initiative, Project Beauty Share.

Julie found interest in the cosmetic industry through her international career as a model. Her 30 years of make-up experience, as well as extraordinary business acumen, blend seamlessly in her Executive Director role. Julie's compassion and dedication in serving her community shines through in her work. Her personal mission to ensure everyone feels beautiful has translated into a thriving organization. Julie's leadership and vision inspire everyone who has been blessed by a donation. Since its inception in 2010, Project Beauty Share has been Julie's passion, demonstrating daily that "the beauty is in the giving".

If you would like to contribute to Project Beauty Share, email Julie at

[email protected] or [email protected]

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If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all!

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Today we sit down with Amanda Banks to talk about her experience as a PMU artist and trainer, the need to maintain high standards for quality trainings, and overcoming Imposter Syndrome. 

Amanda Banks is a world-renowed Beauty Angels Grant Master PMU Trainer with over 6,000 treatments completed and over 800 PMU students. She is the CEO of Eastside Microblading & Beauty with luxury salons & academy locations in Bellevue, WA and Scottsdale, AZ.

With her strong accounting and business background, Amanda's passion for helping new artists achieve success in business drove her to found BeautyWise. BeautyWise programs help new beauty business owners launch successful businesses with foundation business mastery, financial education, sales and strategic marketing, operational excellence and personal growth.

Industry leaders recognize Amanda as a servant leader in the industry, helping artists on multiple platforms to better their artistry and businesses.

If you would like to reach Amanda, visit her Instagram:

@amandabanks.pmu

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If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit  ( https://www.spa-strong.com/apply ) to apply for a limited spot in the Spa Strong coaching program! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong

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Welcome to The Spa Strong Podcast! This week, we are joined by two incredible human beings, Natalie Novak and Ron Webb, the founders of KPS Essentials. Together, Natalie and Ron Combined their unique knowledge-bases to create an advanced-skincare solution rooted in experience and innovation.

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Welcome back! Today Royal and Gabby sit down to talk about 3 of the biggest social media mistakes beauty business owners are making! This might call you out...

But listen up because you NEED to hear it! Start implementing these tips into you biz right away and see a major shift in your social media.

Happy posting!

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If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all!

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