A Question Of Confidence with Joanna Lee (previously known as Behind The Lashes)

I catch up with Sasha Crawley otherwise known as @beautyfulyoubysasha on Instagram.  Sasha was originally a makeup artist and nail technician before she moved into lashes.  Her change of direction into the world of lashes came after a breakdown due to work stress in a previous job.  Hear how Sasha picked herself up and carved out a new career for herself.  You can see Sasha reg...

In this episode lash wizard Bryony Barclay takes us on a journey of her life so far and to some of it's darkest corners. Brave and candid Bryony is quite the inspiration.  There are lots of laughs too and a lash adhesive Q and A. If you have been affected by domestic abuse you can find support here:  Women's Aid (most counties have their own specific services) National Abuse Hotline 0808...

Staying in London for this one.  I'm talking to an innovative lash artist who has taken her own experiences and work experience and turned it into a side hustle and one that could be very beneficial to the wider lash community.  I talk about good mental health and a whole lot more in this episode with Sian Gibbs.

Off to the Midlands for this episode to catch up with another youngster in the industry; Lauren Cutler or Looks By Lol on Instagram.  Recently crowned Instagram Queen by Lashbase and puts her success down to it being her hobby and one of her favourite things to do.  Just check out her instagram and you'll see why she got the prize.  Her lashes are all about the drama but actually Lo...

Off to the seaside in this episode to speak to salon owner, trainer, brand owner and lash and nail artist Laura Bell.  An outdoors girl through and through.  Find out what makes Laura tick in this first interview.

Staying in London for this episode; I speak with Sam Shirley who is only 3 years into her lash career and yet she has cleaned up on the lash awards.  We cover a lot of ground in this one so grab a cuppa and hold on to your hats for a whistle stop tour of life according to Sam.

In this episode I speak to lash artist, brand owner and social media whizz Claire Graham aka The Lash Hause.  If you haven't noticed Claire on social media I'm not sure where you've been hiding!  Claire's 'on line' persona is whacky, crazy, honest, funny and downright entertaining.  A veteran success story on Instagram, more recently she has been taking TikTok by storm.  I go B...

We are all in need of a positivity boost and this episode is all about that.  Emma Smith aka Lush Lash shares a few tips to get you back on the road to a positive mindset.   She adds that her inbox is always open and if you need a bit of help in this area she is happy to help.   You'll find her on IG @emmasmith_lushlash_

A new voice to Behind the Lashes in this episode.  A lash artist, trainer, judge, speaker and brand owner.  This lash artist is passionate about problem solving and loves nothing more than a really tricky set of sparse lashes!  Frankie Widdows bares all in this lovely episode.

Off to Norway for this one to catch up with Vilja Birkelund.  Find out why 2020 has actually been the best year of her life!

It's Black Friday and Emma Smith at Lush Lash in Essex is soooopa busy.  As usual Emma is incredibly positive with her outlook.   Her organisational skills are nothing short of miraculous and her Black Friday is going off with a bang!

Off back to Canada in this episode to speak to Kaitlyn Elford of Lost Artistry.  In previous conversations in this series Kaitlyn hadn't really felt that life was THAT different thanks to Covid 19 as cases were relatively low.  Things do seem to have shifted though with tighter restrictions in the last couple of days.  See what she has to say about it.

Exciting news in this episode peeps.  In her capacity as fellow Lash Angel we finally launch our much awaited competition aimed solely at newcomers to the industry.  Listen up for all the details followed by a general catch up with Dionne.

Off to chilly Essex in this episode to find out how Nikki Atkins aka Essex Lash is handling this second lockdown.  She's been through a lot with her business this year already and it sounds like there is more to come.   Find out what is going on as I speak with her.

Fresh from her ladder and big overhaul of her swanky new premises, I catch up with Lou Dempsey aka Lashes on Fleek to see how she is finding the second lockdown.

Back to speak with one of my UK girls now; Genevieve Hickin.  Founder and organiser or The Lash Social UK.  We catch up on the industry awards, her fears for a longer lockdown and how she feels very different about this one to the last one.

DISCLAIMER...Trina wants to add this to the description.  Let's just say we do not discuss lashes at all; instead we cover Covid and the impact is it having on multiple levels.  Trina shares her thoughts on the restrictions and the wider impact on the human race.  She's not a conspiracist exactly but she encourages us to at least ask questions when our lives are being so negatively...

On day 6 of lockdown mark 2 in England I head back to speak to Tara Fisher aka Farnham Eyelashes.  I find out where her head is at this time around and find her desperately trying to relax....do you think she's going to manage it?  (I have my doubts!)  

Heading of to the land of lockdown in the West of the UK - Wales.  The country is locked down until the 9th November.  Arune Mooney is a multi award winning artist and trainer.  See how she is handling the 2nd lockdown and her theories on how to beat the virus as individuals.  

A new voice on Behind The Lashes today.  I speak to Shannon Boyle in Northern Ireland to find out how things are going since their 2nd lockdown of the beauty industry.  This 23 year old is a force to be admired.  Tender in years but heaped in experience.  Check out her entrepreneurial spirit and positive mindset.  It's not all been plain sailing by any means.  Such a...

Well I've tracked her down...I've found Hanna Putjato!  Such a lovely catch up with Hanna.  A truly positive vibe as you might expect but amongst all her optimism about the industry in general, there's some really solid business advice.  A good value listen for sure!

I am back with Katie Godfrey in this episode to catch up with her since she's been able to open her salon fully.  How is business?  Is she finding it slow like so many of us?  If so, does she have any advice on how we can keep ourselves motivated and feeling any sense of financial security?

So good to be back to speak with Nikki Atkins aka Essex Lash to see how this English lash artist is finding life since the re-opening of her beloved salon, the kids going back to school and this weeks change to the law.

A selection of voices gathered at very short notices tonight, in response to the late news that most lash artists in England can start tomorrow (15th August 2020).  What a rollercoaster!  We've got this though and we really are all in this together...

Back to Texas now to speak to our lash Maven - Trina Dial Horne.  Seeing as it's Friday I decided to have a little fun with her... (@maggslashes is the online photography course Trina speaks of)