Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast

Part 2 of the Wellness Era Forever Series covers plenty of meal and snack ideas for busy beauty pro's! In this episode, I'll share practical advice for busy beauty professionals on how to prioritize and improve your eating habits. I emphasize the importance of not skipping meals despite a packed schedule, scheduling real lunch breaks, and the impact of nutrition on health and anxiety levels. I'll...

What's IN and what's OUT when it comes to your health and self care as a busy beauty pro? Tune into this episode to find out! Let's dive in deeper to our Wellness Era FOREVER because it's not a trend or a phase, it's lifelong journey. In this episode, I'm going to touch on our basic needs while also recognizing the unique physical, emotional, and mental demands placed on those working in the beaut...

TW: Pregnancy LossHow do you balance growing your family while also trying to grow your lash business? Erica Schramm joins me on this episode to discuss the challenges of being a new mom and new business owner in a conversation I’ve wanted to have on the podcast for a while now! Erica shares her unexpected journey into lashes and the ups and downs of finding your footing between employment and goi...

There isn’t one single lane for beauty professionals! You could take your career down so many paths. Ready to be inspired for the next season of your career? Tune in to this episode with Kim Ford. In this podcast episode, Kim Ford, shares her extensive and diverse journey through the aesthetics industry. Starting as a general beauty therapist over 30 years ago, Kim's career evolved from owning a s...

Are you looking to continue your education in the beauty industry or gain CEU’s? Tune into this week’s episode to learn more about a new platform designed by a fellow esthetician just for you! Courtney Cox, the creator of Brilliance Advanced Beauty Education (B.A.B.E), shares her journey as an esthetician and her vision for providing advanced continuing education for beauty professionals. She iden...

Join me in welcoming Sarah Pennington from The Lash Collection to the podcast for a discussion around building a solid foundation as a new lash artist. Sarah is a 13 year lash industry pro with a product line, training academy and lash salon. She has a lot of knowledge to share so you are in for a treat! Together we discuss the lash industry’s challenges, including the crucial learning phase invol...

If you have ever felt alone in your struggles as a beauty professional building your business, this episode is for you! My guest, Marisol Orellana, has been in the beauty industry for 20 years and has so much wisdom to share with you. In this episode, she recounts her nearly 20 years of experience, beginning from attending a makeup school in Fort Lauderdale right after high school, to freelance wo...

Do you feel awkward, nervous or shy going into networking events or industry conferences? I can relate! Even as a seasoned beauty professional, I do consider myself mostly an introvert. Over the years, I’ve made the BEST connections and been privy to career opportunities by showing up, putting myself out there and meeting new people. In this episode, I’ll share my tips and insights on overcoming f...

This episode is for new beauty professionals who want to grow their clientele and are ready to take action now! My guest knows it can be an overwhelming emotional rollercoaster trying to grow your beauty business. Allow beauty pro coach and hairstylist Carly Moore to break down the secret to growing your dream clientele. Carly shares the MOST important aspect of growing your business plus strategi...

In this episode, we’re talking all about how to take care of your janky body as a beauty pro. All jokes aside, we really do go through it with aches, pains, feeling tight and tired - and even worse for some people. The typical advice and solutions of stretch, go see a chiropractor, get regular massage and use a heating pad or ice pack can be beneficial. They work best in conjunction with you takin...

Burnout can be sneaky. You can feel it coming in your tired, achey body. You notice it in your mood and exhausted you are. But if you have business goals, you may feel like you just have to keep going, building and working. What happens when your body forces you to suddenly stop and step back? That’s what lash industry pro and educator, Tianna Seo, is sharing in this episode. We originally met up...

Do you get lost in comparison on social media? In this episode, I sit down with lash industry educator and coach, Tress Larson, to discuss overcoming burnout, self-doubt, and comparison in the lash industry. Tress shares her journey with severe anxiety and depression, and how she overcame it to become a confident coach for others as they navigate showing up on social media. She will inspire you to...

Have you heard of aligning what you eat, your workouts and even your business tasks with your period? Ever wonder if the headaches, period cramps and other symptoms are normal? Tune into this episode with holistic hormone health coach, Nicole Staudt, for an enlightening conversation about your monthly hormonal cycle, PMS symptoms and cycle syncing. Nicole shares invaluable wisdom to help you bette...

Wish bookkeeping and tracking your business income was easier? The good news is...it can be! In this week's episode, I chat with Meagan Smith, a virtual bookkeeper who helps independent beauty pros get a handle on their finances. Through Meagan’s own journey as an esthetician turned online business owner, she grew to love tracking her own finances! She switched career paths to virtual bookkeeping....

Do you find yourself constantly putting your own needs on the backburner? Are you an overworked, exhausted Beauty Professional struggling to practice self-care? I've been there, too. That's why I created the Self Care CEO VIP Day! In this episode, I'm share all the detail on this transformative one-day intensive where we'll uncover the roots of your burnout and create a customized self-care strate...

When coaches say, “Listen to your body. It will tell you what it needs.”, what does that ACTUALLY mean?? If you feel like your body and brain are giving you mixed signals, I can relate! In this week’s episode I’m sharing insights on how you can strengthen your mind-body connection and learn to listen to your body's intuitive signals. If you are feeling disconnected from your body and not sure what...

Want the real truth about GLP-1 weight loss medications? Tune in as I chat with health coach Jillian Smith about her and her clients’ experiences using semaglutide for fat loss. Jillian shares insider info on how to use GLP-1s effectively alongside lifestyle changes for maximum, sustainable results. You’ll learn the science behind how GLP-1s work, potential side effects, results to expect, and tip...

Feeling overwhelmed trying to do it all in your business? Looking for ways to take some tasks off your plate so you can focus on what you do best? In this week's episode, I chat with Maleah Wininger, a virtual assistant and owner of Killer VA who loves diving into the nitty gritty tasks to support business owners as they grow their business. Maleah shares so many valuable tips, from budget-friendl...

How can you use a podcast to expand your brand and grow your business as a beauty industry professional? That’s exactly the tea I’m spilling in this episode. In this episode:Busting the limiting beliefs keeping your podcast on pauseMonetization tips: Connect your audience to your offersSupercharge your podcast growth through sponsorships and cross-promotionHow to start your podcastTo DIY or delega...

Get ready to be inspired by lash artist Laura Ter Beek in this bonus episode of the Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast. Join Abby and Laura as they dive into a conversation filled with insights on health, wellness, and her journey through burnout as a lash artist. The raw and authentic nature of this discussion will leave you feeling connected and motivated to take steps for looking after your own health...

In this episode of the Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast, I dive into one of my favorite topics - business boundaries! As a beauty professional, it's crucial to establish and maintain boundaries that allow you to focus on doing your best work while preserving your energy and wellbeing. I share how to identify energy leaks and fuzzy boundaries, and offer tips for becoming more aware of your needs and set...

In this episode of the Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast, we explore the transformative power of breathwork with the inspiring Britley Williams. We are getting real and raw in this episode as Britley shares how breathwork and somatic practices have helped her overcome extreme stress and burnout in her life. She provides incredible insight to using breathwork practices in your daily routines to improve y...

Exciting news! The Crushing with Abby O Podcast is now the Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast! After much reflection, I decided to fully honor the fact that I am a beauty pro/wellness coach who loves helping and encouraging other beauty pro’s to take care of their health by changing up the podcast so it’s speaking directly to you, the beauty professional. In this episode:Details on the shift from Crushin...

I went from an in demand fully booked out for 3+ months lash artist to a newbie in a new city where no one knew me and no one cared. Life threw me not just a slice but the whole humble pie in my face. And it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. If you’re going through the “what the fuck” challenges of business or big life moves, this episode is for you. Resources:1-1 Coaching &...

One of my favorite topics: Boundaries. Boundaries help you filter out what’s draining you of your precious time and energy so you can take care of what you need to in your life and biz including your health! As a concept, this was foreign to me for a long time. I see and hear from women and clients that they struggle with boundaries in different areas, too. You aren’t alone! In this intro to bound...