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

I speak to Nikki Atkins of Essex Lash.  She is an Essex girl born and bred and has a very successful lash business of her own but recently collaborated with Lashbase as one of their trainers.  She shares with me her struggles with mental health largely due to the loss of her wonderful Mum at a young age.  Single mother of 2 little boys she is finding isolation very challenging.

In this episode I take Behind the Lashes to the Far East.  I catch up with Japan dwelling lash artist and salon owner, Eri Rennie.  We are joined by Chieko Miyamoto, based in London, to help out with translation.  I find out that Japan is still business as usual with no lockdown in place currently and explore the possible reasons why Coronavirus has been slower to take hold there. &...

In this interview I nip down to Cornwall in the southwest of England to speak with fantabulous Fantasy Lash Artist, Cindy Nicholls.  A few sound issues due to recording outside and her playful canine pals but aside from this you get to find out a little more about this very humble lady and she tells me things which she says she has never broadcast before so that's a true honour.  Thank y...

In this episode I zoom off to Delhi, India to talk to Renuka Krishna and her daughter Gandharva.  Renuka was the first to bring eyelash extensions to India!  A fascinating discussion reflecting on cultural differences and how she was brave enough to strike out on her own in beauty and how she bucked cultural expectations to bring up her daughter as a single parent.

In this episode Behind the Lashes heads to Southwest Sweden to chat to lash artist, international judge and speaker Linn Jeppsson of LookbyLinn.  We are joined by her right and left hand woman Ida to help out with any language issues.  We discuss the very different approach that Swedish authorities are taking with regards to Covid 19.  Linn is very much still lashing.  I know there'll be a lot of...

Today I take the series across The Atlantic to Canada to catch up with Kaitlyn Elford from Lost Artistry Lash.  We discuss pre-mades, a town called Dildo and how she's loving spending extra time with her kids.   You can find her on IG @lostartistrylash

In this episode I catch up with Vilja Birkelund or Pjokken of Ninja Lash Academy in Bergen, Norway.  She's a self-confessed Fantasy lash geek and just coming to terms with the new rules in Norway as they enter low level lockdown thanks to C19. You can find her on IG @vilja.ninjalashacademy

In this episode I talk to Dionne Thomas of Love and Lashes.   Dionne is all about girl power and has some inspiring thoughts about the inner strength of us ladies!  2020 has already been a very tough year and Dionne opens up about how she is already feeling the strong arm of Covid 19.  If you want to see more of Dionne; you'll find her on IG @loveandlasheslashbar

Lash artist and lash trainer in the North of England.  Rosie reflects on how her life has already been impacted by Covid 19 and how she plans to approach it.  You can find Rosie on IG @rosie_flutterbybeautytraining

In this episode I have 'bants' with the hilarious Vicky Rugg and delve a little deeper into her life behind the lashes.  It's been quite a journey! Tune in to find out where life has taken her thus far and her take on C19 (there are one or two swear words!) You can find her on IG @vickyrugg_lashartist

In this episode I catch up with Tara Fisher of Farnham Eyelashes.   Tara has been in the lash biz for nearly 11 years and is much loved and well respected.  Hear how she plans to tackle C19. You can find her on IG @farnhameyelashes

In this episode I speak to Jade Jones - multiple award winning lash artist.  Most notably perhaps for the 'Disrupter Award' at the Lashbase LBX party for her creation and success with her own brand Prejades.   You can find her on IG @byjadejones

Joanna Lee is the business owner of Flashlash.  She has been a lash artist and educator for 10 years but prior to this had a professional career as a broadcaster before moving into lashes. She has decided to combine her expertise and produce this series of Podcasts. In this episode Joanna introduces the concept behind this series. You can follow Joanna on IG @flashlash_beauty