Between Both Cheeks

Send us Fan Mail Episode #05 // Season 2025 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to narcissistic and domestic abuse, and trauma healing. Luba heads to LA for a powerful in-person conversation with Lisa, a dedicated advocate for NPD awareness, domestic abuse healing, and women’s empowerment. Lisa shares her deeply personal journey—what led her to create her platform, why she refus...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #04 // Season 2025 Being your own boss sounds like a dream—until you realize just how many hats you have to wear. In this episode, Luba shares her incredible journey from sleeping in her car to scraping together $5 a month for a gym membership just so she could shower. She didn’t have a roadmap, but she built her business from the ground up—and now she’s paying it forward....

Send us Fan Mail Episode #03 // Season 2025 When the Bryght team comes together for our annual 3-day retreat, it’s pure magic. Picture this: setting audacious goals, soaking in the hot tub, sipping champagne, and baking a cake to celebrate all the incredible wins of the year. 🍾🍰 This isn’t just a company—it’s a sisterhood where colleagues mesh seamlessly into one unstoppable force. From heartfel...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #02 // Season 2025 What happens when the CEO of Bryght steps away from the grind for five weeks to find herself in Thailand? Magic. 🌟 Join Luba as she dishes on her epic Eat, Pray, Love journey—savoring every bite of Pad Thai, soaking up the wisdom of ancient temples, and rediscovering her spark on beaches that look like screensavers. But here’s the kicker: while she was...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #01 // Season 2025  Let’s get real (and maybe a little too real) about faking it in the bedroom. Should you ever fake an orgasm? Does it really spare feelings—or is it just giving out gold stars for participation? 👀 In this episode, we’re breaking down the lies, the laughs, and the awkward truths of bedroom theatrics. From keeping the spark alive to owning your pleasure l...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #32 // Season:2024 🎙️ Closing the Year with Intention: Joy, Growth, and Goal Setting for 2025 As the year comes to a close, Luba is embracing a new mantra for 2025: stop waiting and start living. This episode is all about stepping into the things that truly light you up. Whether it's taking that life-changing trip, starting a new hobby, letting go of what's weigh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #31 // Season:2024 Luba is on the other side of the mic and joins the conversation with Bree from The Rebel Show, to share the raw and real side of entrepreneurship. Luba opens up about the challenges she faced while building her brand, the personal sacrifices behind her success, and the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way. Her candid insights and actionable adv...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #30 // Season:2024 On this episode featuring Marley Jaxx, we dive deep into the heartbreak of divorce, the fight against cancer, the isolation of entrepreneurship, and where social media is heading in our industry. Sometimes the toughest stories lead to the brightest futures—join our host Luba as she teams up with Marley Jaxx for this powerful conversation. Don't forg...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #29 // Season:2024 Dating a narcissist?  Spot the red flags before it's too late! Our host Luba teams up with Ashley Lanna from the award-winning 'Lullaby: The Fear Podcast' to break down the lies, manipulation, and toxic traits. This is your crash course in dodging the drama and owning your power. Trust your instincts, know your worth, and say goodbye to to...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #28 // Season:2024 In this episode of the Between Both Cheeks podcast, our bombshell host Luba interviews the gorgeous founder of CO2Lift Lana Kerr to dive into the cutting-edge innovation shaking up the beauty industry. From game-changing treatments to empowering self-care, they’re spilling all the tea—including the buzz around at-home and in-salon vaginal rejuvenation. T...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #27 // Season:2024 In this episode of the Between Both Cheeks podcast, host Becca Hislop interviews Robyn, the Client Success Manager at Bryght, about her recent mammogram experience. Robyn shares her journey of advocating for her health amidst a challenging encounter with a medical professional who questioned her need for the procedure. The conversation emphasizes the imp...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #26 // Season:2024 In this episode of the Between Both Cheeks podcast, hosts Becca and Erin welcome Rebecca Pendley, a seasoned esthetician from Bakersfield, California. Rebecca shares her inspiring journey in the skincare industry, detailing her initial struggles, the impact of the recession, personal health challenges, and the transformative effects of COVID-19 on her bu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #25 // Season:2024 Welcome back, listeners! We hope you like our new intro. See the show notes below if you LOVED the new intro. In this episode, we interview Anna Hines, a successful franchisee of Waxing the City. Anna shares her journey from a lucrative career on Wall Street to becoming a passionate business owner in the beauty industry. She discusses the challenges and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #24 // Season:2024 Listen to guest hosts talk about Luba Sasowski, the CEO and founder of Bryght. Luba’s journey is anything but conventional. From her early days as a cosmetics counter girl to running the largest cosmetics department in the country, she's overcome harassment, bullying, and even a nervous breakdown. We'll learn how she went from selling anal blea...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #23 // Season:2024 In this conversation, Danica Spear of Five Star Sitters in Las Vegas, NV, shares her harrowing experience as a small business owner facing a massive fraud incident involving her payment processing company. After a series of unauthorized transactions totaling over $50,000, Danica and her business partner Celine navigate the complexities of dealing with th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #22 // Season:2024 In this episode of the "Deep Dive" podcast, hosts discuss what stuck with them about our recent blog post, about one of our 2024 models, Chavali. In the last podcast episode, you met Michelle Beck, and unfortunately, we are unable to share a podcast from Chavali's point of view, as she sadly passed away in September 😭 So instead, we are s...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #21 // Season:2024 Michelle Beck is one of our 2024 models. ⁠ ⁠ Michelle recently published a book titled "I Never Liked Pink," where she shares her breast cancer journey and the valuable lessons she learned along the way.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Her storytelling is relatable and engaging, even if you haven't personally faced breast cancer. Some chapter headings include:⁠ ⁠ &q...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #20 // Season:2024 Bryght CEO and founder; Luba Sasowski, is interviewed by Olena Z Films in this debut interview.  Have you ever wondered how to start your own business, or how to STAY in business? Interested in a career in the beauty industry? Even if you're a fan of Masterclass or Diary of a CEO, this is the interview for you. 00:00 - intro 00:52 - how did you come...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #19 // Season:2024 Becca and Luba have a great chat about our recent photo shoot for the Cancer Compassionate model search, and it was such an amazing experience. We’ve had way more submissions this year, which made picking just two models a tough but super rewarding process. The ones we chose really nailed the vibe we were going for. We kept coming back to how important i...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #18 // Season:2024 In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of maintaining relationships and surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people. They share personal stories and examples of how nurturing relationships can lead to success and growth. They also emphasize the need to let go of toxic relationships and the impact they can have on one's trajec...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #17 // Season:2024 Hi listeners! Welcome back to the BBC. This week, we're updating you on where we're at with our Model Search, and how it came to be. Trigger warning: discussion of cancer. Learn more: cancercompassionate.com Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:24 The Annual Model Search and Skincare Products 01:19 Luba's Personal Experience and I...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #16 // Season:2024 If you are in the beauty industry in the US, you'll know what we're talking about. This is our statement. *Law and Order DUNN DUNN sound* Support the show ----- Our intro and outro music is made by Ashley from Lullaby The Fear Podcast. Listen to Lullaby here: https://lullabythefearpodcast.com/ Special offer on Chippendale tickets! Use code BRYG...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #10 // Season:2024 In this episode, Luba and Becca discuss the importance of punctuality, ESPECIALLY in business and relationships!!!!  u know who u are. Enough said 😂 Have a great week everyone! Support the show ----- Our intro and outro music is made by Ashley from Lullaby The Fear Podcast. Listen to Lullaby here: https://lullabythefearpodcast.com/ Special offer on Chip...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #14 // Season:2024 In this episode of the Between Both Cheeks podcast, Becca interviews Kirsten, the founder of Enso Wax. They discuss Kirsten's journey in creating Enso Wax, a brand that aims to disrupt the waxing industry with innovative products. Kirsten shares the story behind the development of Enso Wax's self-stirring wax warmer and their soft wax, which is...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #13 // Season:2024 In this conversation, we meet with the Estie Bestie, Athena and  discuss Athena's role as as a business owner in the beauty industry. We touch on topics such as trademarks, patents, and the importance of collaboration over competition. In this conversation, Athena, Becca, Erin, and Luba discuss the unethical practices and lack of ethical standards i...