Wax About It Podcast

We have a very special episode in store for you. We're counting down the best pieces of advice we've received from our incredible guests over the years. Tune in for insight and inspiring ideas about the following topics: Starting your career in the beauty & skincare industry Building your brand and finding your niche Feeling like your best personal and professional self Achieving your bigger goals...

Have you tapped into the power of daily affirmations? Affirmations are defined as: the action or process of affirming or being affirmed; providing emotional support and encouragement. What you speak is what you believe, so start telling yourself how amazing you are as a professional or aspiring Esthetician! This is the first of many new WAXfirmations to adopt and share.   EMAIL your questions/stor...

Are you a Licensed Esthetician looking to compete in the Skin Games? You’ll need to start with these characteristics to begin your training to victory: Pure talent Continued education Consistent branding Tara Whitaker (Award-Winning Master Waxologist in Jacksonville, Florida) shares her journey as a Brazilian Wax Champion who took a leap of faith! In this episode, we cover these key topics and mor...

Are you a Licensed Esthetician looking for a turning point in your career? Have you gained experience working in: Salon customer service? A spa, salon or waxing franchise? Your own salon suite or studio? Naomie Flores (Licensed Esthetician in Oakland, California) shares her journey as an Esthie in transition! In this episode, we cover these key topics and more: Transitioning from employee to solo...

Are you a newly Licensed or struggling Esthetician? If you've made it this far, you NEED to know that the beauty industry is: Highly competitive Constantly evolving Expected to reach $161 billion in global sales by 2026 Ariel Corl (Licensed Esthetician in two states for over 7 years) shares that to stay in the industry as a thriving Esthie, you'll need to understand the importance of mastering you...

Doing some internal questioning, I asked myself: Is “perfection” working in my favor? How can I work to be more consistent? Now I want to ask you, is being a perfectionist giving you imposter’s syndrome? Are you anxious about growing your ideas or reaching your goals?  Let’s focus more on being passionate than being a perfectionist in 2023!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail...

I took it back to my hometown of Tallahassee, Florida to connect with Frideshia, Owner of TropiSkyn Beauty Bar. Her aesthetic caught my eye, but I learned that we actually have so much in common!  We talk wax horror stories, balancing mom life with entrepreneurship, and more!   FOLLOW TropiSkyn Beauty Bar: @tropiskynbeautybar EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax Abo...

I don't have enough crazy stories to share, but this industry is full of them! Get into this new series called "Wax Horrors". I'm reading through stories that are sent to me online, so you won't want to miss this! This will be an ongoing series, so if you have a story to share, send it in asap.   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook: @waxaboutit...

I don't have enough crazy stories to share, but this industry is full of them! Get into this new series called "Wax Horrors". I'm reading through stories that are sent to me online, so you won't want to miss this! This will be an ongoing series, so if you have a story to share, send it in asap.   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook: @waxaboutit...

I don't have enough crazy stories to share, but this industry is full of them! Get into this new series called "Wax Horrors". I'm reading through stories that are sent to me online, so you won't want to miss this! This will be an ongoing series, so if you have a story to share, send it in asap.   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook: @waxaboutit...

We've officially been initiated into the mom boss club! Since Ariana and I were both pregnant merely months apart, we've had somewhat similar experiences as we prepared for new mom life! In this episode, we're having girl chat and answering our most commonly asked questions: How did business shift once we got pregnant? How can we prepare financially for maternity leave when self-employed? Was busi...

Questions I asked  myself: Where can I set up shop? Can I take a financial dip? How will I attract new clients? Just a few of MANY questions I asked myself, while dealing with distractions in my personal life. I made it though!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook : @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Ausha Marie: @aush_marie V...

Things on my mind in 2022: What am I doing with this podcast? Are resolutions still a thing? Ever heard of a merkin? Let’s chat about the new year and new ideas!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook : @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Ausha Marie: @aush_marie VISIT my website: www.aushmarie.com EMAIL your questions/stories to...

Local Wardrobe Stylist, Joelle, focuses on boosting the confidence and self esteem of her clients... just like me! We touch on: Why it's important to feel and look your best How disrespectful ingrown hairs can get Getting over pandemic blues  This interview was recorded one year after the COVID shutdown in Ohio (March 2021).   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax Ab...

Are you:  Looking for a new wax salon? Getting ready for a first-time wax? These are the top three (3) ways that your Waxer should be prepping for your wax experience.   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook : @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Ausha Marie: @aush_marie VISIT my website: www.aushmarie.com EMAIL your questions/stor...

Commonly asked about my delivery: “How long were you in labor?” “Did you keep the placenta?” “Did you get an epidural?” Of course I’m going to cover that stuff, but there’s way more to the story!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook : @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Ausha Marie: @aush_marie VISIT my website: www.aushmarie.c...

Getting pregnant made me ponder these things: “How long can I still work?” “Will my clients wait for me?” “What’s that I’m craving?” These things and much more have been on my mind for the past 9 months, and I’m finally here to unveil what’s been happening up to this point!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook : @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It...

Have you ever wondered: “Can waxing NOT hurt?” “Do elderly people get waxed?” “How do Waxers keep their composure?” I’ve got answers for you, based on my years of research and experience in the industry. There are more frequently asked questions out there, so be on the lookout for a Part II!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook : @waxaboutit F...

I was inspired by a quote that I found in Kimothy Joy's book "That's What She Said". This quote from Diane Nash said:  "Freedom, by definition, is people realizing that they are their own leaders."   If you're searching for your passion or are in need of inspiration, no matter where you are in the process, I feel you! This episode is dedicated to you!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpo...

Like myself and many women, in general and throughout history, Brittany Bradley (Brittany with the Blue Hair) is a Master of Multi-Tasking and wearing many hats: Entrepreneur Hair Stylist Educator Mother It's only right that we have a chat about some of the women who've influenced us throughout our career, and how we can help other women getting started with their craft in the beauty industry!   E...

This is always a HOT topic in the wax culture! People always ask for the craziest stories, and believe me... there are plenty! This will be an ongoing series, so if you have a story to share, send it in!   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com LIKE Wax About It on Facebook: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Ausha Marie: @aush_marie VISIT my website: www.aush...

When was your first time: Getting a Brazilian wax? Learning how to do a Brazilian? Seeing someone else's lady parts? Ausha recalls her first time seeing another vagina, and how she got through doing a Brazilian wax for the first time ever!    EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com   LIKE Wax About It on Facebook: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It on Instagram: @waxaboutit FOLLOW...

Let's answer the main questions: What's a Brazilian wax? Who gets this service? What's the big deal, anyway? Ausha pays homage to the originators of the Brazilian wax, unfolds generational myths, and dishes the tea on why it's a huge deal.   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com   LIKE Wax About It on Facebook: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It on Instagram: @waxaboutit FOLLOW...

Have you ever wondered: Why do people REALLY get waxed? What kind of things do they see in there? Why do people get into this line of work? The host, Ausha Marie, sheds light on the wax culture and lifestyle.   EMAIL your questions/stories to waxaboutitpodcast@gmail.com   LIKE Wax About It on Facebook: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Wax About It on Instagram: @waxaboutit FOLLOW Ausha Marie: @aush_marie VISIT...