Business Beauty Network

Sisters Shaz Rajashekar and Kiku Chaudhuri describe their bond as built on encouragement, care, and laughter – and their hair care company SHAZ & KIKS reflects that celebration of connection. SHAZ & KIKS draws inspiration from the sisters’ experiences with traditional Indian Ayurvedic practices that are as effective as they are culturally meaningful. SHAZ & KIKS hair care products are...

Have you ever felt like a fraud? Have you ever asked yourself 'Who am I to do that?' or held back because you didn't believe you were enough. Well, that's Imposter Syndrome. That's the false story that we tell ourselves. We must change that story because there's greatness within us all. Let your light shine. You are enough! Imposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feelin...

One hundred percent of the top 20 prestige beauty brands invest in a field sales team. Yet with the recent influx of indie brands, how can startups, even those that are on a hot streak and poised for greatness, afford the massive overhead associated with that oh-so-necessary team? Enter Headkount, the brainchild of Paula Floyd, a sales and education executive with over 25 years of experience at br...

Building a business requires you to dig deep and really take your self on a path living a life that supports your business dreams.  7 secrets to building a boss beauty biz👇🏼 . 1. Shift your Mindset 2. Clarity on your vision 3. Confidence 4. Daily gratitude 5. Strategic Actions 6. Personal Growth  7. Consistency  “Support this podcast with small monthly donations to help keep this podcast going.”...

Audrey Gruss is the Founder and Chairman of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), which she established in 2006 in memory of her late mother Hope, who battled clinical depression for decades. HDRF’s mission is to fund pioneering international scientific research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of depression and its related mood and other emotional disorders, wi...

Samara Walker is a creative at heart who recognized that the products and services of the beauty industry did not fulfill the needs of people of all skin tones. With her entrepreneurial background and passion for inclusivity and diversity, Samara created Àuda. B, a luxury, vegan nail lacquer brand that delivers ultra-rich, glossy colors to your nails. Believing everyone should be able to enjoy hea...

Anisa Telwar Kaicker is the Founder and CEO of her namesake business, Anisa International and ANISA Beauty. She started Anisa International in 1992 and for almost 3 decades has pioneered the leadership, product development, and culture of this globally branded business through the design and manufacturing of cosmetic brushes for makeup and skincare. She partners with the most esteemed brands in th...

Here's a fun midweek episode where I will share business, trends, and a little gossip. These episodes will be short and sweet. Tune in every Wednesday at noon. “Support this podcast with small monthly donations to help keep this podcast going.” --> https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support Support the podcast with your T-Shirt purchase.  --> https://business-beauty-network.myshopify.com/ Conn...

Today we have Evonna S. Kuehner in the hot seat. Evonna is the founder of ANOVÉ. After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in STS (focus on Product Design) and a successful career in program management, she was determined to bring more diversity and inclusivity to the luxury skincare market. Evonna's academic and professional background, partnered with her years of research, led to t...

Today in the hot seat we have Miki Wright. Miki a Salon Business Coach and founder of  www. BeautySuperStars.com and continues to share her knowledge to help Beauty Pros create the clientele, income, and lifestyle they desire with the Beauty SuperStars Online Academy. Miki loves helping Hairstylists increase their income and boost their salon profits. She is also the host of Be...

Today in the hot seat we have Terri Bryant. Terri worked as a celebrity makeup artist and an educator creating programs for world-renowned prestige makeup brands for over 25 years. But her clients often lamented that learning the steps to applying makeup didn’t necessarily translate into being able to apply it with confidence. She knew there had to be a better way, but as a makeup artist, it was d...

Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast. We are super excited about this new season. It's a celebration “Support this podcast with small monthly donations to help keep this podcast going.” --> https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support Support the podcast with your T-Shirt purchase.  --> https://business-beauty-network.myshopify.com/ Connect with Brandi: https://www.instagram.com/iambr...

In today's episode, I shared some ways to shift your mindset. Our mindset can be the determining factor between failure and success. Register for the 100th Episode Celebration 4/26: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D0spJs5RRrGuhNZUfdEmjQ “Support this podcast with small monthly donations to help keep this podcast going.” --> https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support Business Beauty Network Virtual...

Lulu Pierre, founder and CEO of Boho Locs, is a natural hair care aficionado. After recognizing the need for a protective hairstyle that was as stylish as it was comfortable, Lulu began creating her own handmade crochet locs that were lightweight, authentic, and natural-looking. As a former salon-owner and best-selling author of Natural Haircare for Girls, Lulu brings her expert knowledge of profe...

Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. Less than six months later, Kim’s talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M, multiplied...

Brittne Ash is an Instagram Marketing Coach and Trainer. She has also been a Mary Kay consultant for over 10 years, is a former sales director, has built a customer base of over 800 customers, and has earned the use of 2 company career cars. She now specializes in helping Mary Kay consultants discover how to WORK LESS and ACHIEVE MORE through digital strategies and social media marketing! “Support...

Considered to be an industry titan, Joni Rogers-Kante is the Founder and CEO of SeneGence®, a billion-dollar network marketing company and a global leader in luxury cosmetics with a mission to empower women. While juggling the responsibilities of single motherhood, Joni developed a business plan and set out to make her dream of an innovative cosmetics company a reality. In 1999, she founded SeneGe...

Amber Lykins is an entrepreneur who spent a decade in the beauty industry growing her business the hard way. Chasing prospects around, trying to convince them they needed her product, and getting blocked on social media. At her breaking point, she was introduced to YouTube, and began producing simple videos designed to educate women of all ages on their cosmetics and skincare routines. Amber’s vid...

Today in the hot seat we have Dionne Phillips. Dubbed as the Pioneer of Eyelash Extensions, Dionne Phillips turned her love for lashes into reality when she created her lash powerhouse, D’Lashes. In my exclusive interview with Dionne, she opened up to us about her passion for lashes and the journey to her successful career. In her career, she has serviced big names in Hollywood such as Naomi Campb...

Today in the hot seats we have Diana and Alexandra. The mother-daughter duo that founded Bella Skin Beauty, the curated skincare line that offers clean, high-quality, anti-inflammatory skincare products to all women and men. They shared their journey to creating Bella Skin Beauty .  Redefining anti-inflammatory skincare with luxurious textures, invigorating smells, and nutrient-rich formulati...

Today in the hot seat we have Haith Johnson. Haith has over 30 years of experience as a cosmetologist in the beauty industry. She is in business with her partner of 25 years in marriage and had three salons in the past 25 years. She developed her own hair care products and wig line. Her hair care products can now be found in over 300 Walmarts stores. “Support this podcast with small...

Today in the hot seat we have Latrice Goodwine. She's a financial expert, coach, author, and the founder of Girl What's In Your Purse? Latrice has grown her business by over 900% through investing in her success. Now she's educating other women on how to grow their businesses through her "Invest In Your Success" program. She shared some business and finance tips. Latrice also has a credit repair p...

I truly believe that love is the answer. We need love in every area of our lives. Love yourself, do what you love, and freely give love. “Support this podcast with small monthly donations to help keep this podcast going.” --> https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support Business Beauty Network Virtual Summit Replay: https://mailchi.mp/businessbeautynetwork/uf0m6m00ey Support the podcast with your T-Shirt pur...

Today in the hot seat we have Season Bennett, The Social Barber. In 2017, Season quit her 6 figure a year corporate job as a Vice President at a Fortune 50 company for Instagram. She helps beauty professionals increase their visibility and create online business systems that generate money on auto pilot. She’s worked with some of the biggest beauty brands like Booksy, Kim Kimble, The Official Razo...

Today in the hot seat we have Michelle L. Robinson. She is the Owner of DEMIblue Natural Nails, LLC and the creator of DEMI blue 10-Free Vegan-Friendly Nail Polish Line. She has serviced the healthcare and education industries for over 18 years. Michelle was inspired to incorporate her research, experience, and love for servicing others in providing healthier manicures through the creation of her...