Confessions of a Barefoot Beauty Guru

When two of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs (both billionaires by the way) were asked to write down one word that they felt to be the key to ensure success, the word they both wrote was… FOCUS. Hey there, Gorgeous! Personally, I agree. We all have the same hours in a day, so what makes one entrepreneur more successful than another? In all honesty, there are so many things and some we can...

Did I really just say that? Yes! And, if you’ve been following along with my podcasts, you would know by now that I will not shy away from the truth. In this week’s episode, it’s time for some straight talk about, you guessed it... brows! Get ready, Gorgeous! I am keeping this intro short and sharp so you can go ahead and click that PLAY button. Love, Elle X

This week we go deep; deep into my past and how it moulded me to suffer from adrenal burnout at least 3 times in my life. We look at what was underneath it all and how my business life began to change me and left me feeling unfulfilled and driven, rather than nourished and fulfilled. I had lost my way or had I started off on the wrong foot to begin with? What had I laid as the foundation of my des...

The world is always dishing out something new these days. There are ups and downs for many of us and it really can be for many, destabilizing. It is understandable. We can feel uncomfortable and even anxious. However, in this episode the fabulous Kristy McKenzie offers us a sure way to keep our clients close and offer them an easy, stress-free way to keep up their beauty services with YOU! I am al...

You may have noticed I am presenting you with something a little different, but trust me, it's next level! Find out how I began and why I gained 'over the top' trust from my clients. Toby is my special guest and one of his questions is... are people just born great at selling? You will not want to miss my answer. Your role in the lives of your clients is one of THE most important roles and I am go...

Feeling a little extra pressure these last few days, is the stress mounting? Is your mind doing back flips or are you just experiencing a clarity that is fresh and exhilarating? Either way, the planets and the stars are in some pretty uncomfortable positions says our TrueBrow™ Resident Vedic Astrologer. The word is that the planetary house is overcrowded. What could this mean to my life and yours,...

Deep and gritty title, right? There isn’t a beauty professional I know that can deny this feeling and we don’t need to. We are human after all and at times, retailing can feel awful. In this episode, the Tobmeister and I will be sharing with you how to end this awful feeling for yourself and your team, if you have one, forever! Remember our new theme is perspective. You are the decision maker and...

Is it the role of the salon owner to share her opinion on vaccinations? It’s a big question... Over the last 12 months, the world narrative has changed and as business owners, we need to kick in to the new narrative or we may very well get lost. How you prepare yourself and your team now to deal with just this ONE new, polarized narrative could ultimately see a significant change in your relations...

You would know by now how I love empowering women and sharing their fabulous journeys is one of my very favourite things to do. Why? There is nothing like seeing pure potential move in this world. With all of the perceived obstacles and fears, every now and again a new inspiration is birthed.  It is like watching an epic movie. It isn’t about the result, by the way, it’s about the willingness...

Happy New Year, Beautiful. In 2021 we are stepping this up a level. Why? Humanity is awakening. I know it doesn’t seem so and for many they will find themselves in deep struggle not only in their businesses, but in their personal lives. More and more is being asked of you and therefore this compels us to offer and share with you more of what will support the shift that is happening right now. Ther...

Have you ever resisted making your business easier? Even when the gift is right under your nose, you scoff and say no? We have all done it at certain times in our business life. Let me say this once... Always check in with which part of you within is resisting stepping into simple. When I say simple, I mean easy. Yes, business made easy. Stop listening or you'll believe your own false ideas about...

Would you describe yourself as a grabber or a contributor? I know it sounds harsh, but when we face how we see ourselves and then ask ourselves how we are being throughout our day (or in some cases, if you find it hard to switch off, our nights), we can create incredible change. This Christmas, let this episode invite you to look more deeply into intentions, what drives you and check in on how tha...

This episode is inevitable and a lifesaver. Why, you might ask...?  Because far too many entrepreneurs in the beauty industry, through a simple misunderstanding, have regular internal dialogues with their inner critic. They believe the inner critic is actually their ally… WHAT!? Now, I know this is simply a load of BS, but if you are in constant inner dialogue with your inner critic, it is li...

When the universe is waking up (yes, that’s correct, the universe), the world reflects this in ways that can devastate our normal lives. Hence 2020! As business women, we are triggered in more ways than one. We look outside of ourselves for support, for guidance and often come up with our hands empty. Well, not if I have anything to do about it... In this fabulous episode I am introducing you to S...

The title is a little cheesy, right, but honestly I had no idea how else to compel you not to miss this week’s episode. The key takeaway will honestly change your perspective forever, if you just let it in... even a little. We open up the ‘failure’ conversation and tear it apart. You will be flying high after this episode and more importantly, when you look back at 2020 you may even smile. The sec...

Let’s be honest, by now you would be 150% sure that my podcast never, ever extends standard perspectives and insights. Have you ever considered why? Let me say it simply; the marketplace is noisy and standing out is for the select few. It sounds sad and believe me, I have empathy, but you don’t know what you’re missing until you know. So, if you are with me and you feel like all you are achieving...

You may not believe the title of this episode… Elle’s Rant. Some of you might think… WHAT?! Elle doesn’t rant. Well, you’re right, but this week after speaking with another industry leader, my heart hurt a little. When you put those gorgeous feet up on your favourite poof and pour a glass of white or red and just let in this week’s episode, I know you will feel the value. The world has changed and...

Our beloved industry has been smashed in 2020; Undervalued, pushed aside and without clarity or any logical reasoning in some instances.  However, why has 2020 been the year for many where a new fire has been lit within? We know this podcast is all about ‘Confessions’ and we also know I like to walk around, as often as possible barefoot, but really this week’s episode is so important. The big...

I loved this episode because it is devoted to making a beauty business owner’s life easier, more enjoyable and rewarding. We all started in this industry because we were passionate about beauty and creativity. So, let me ask you what happens?  Where does all the enjoyment, the magicalness, go?! Let’s talk about the one piece of the puzzle that is often overlooked, left out, not even considere...

Toby joins me today as we open up Pandora’s Box. Yes, it’s time to be real and offer you the golden nuggets of a fourteen year working relationship.  Understand the principles that can transform relationships that were once toxic and understand why this is one of the most powerful ways to unleash your superpower. Discover how to find your superpower and why every entrepreneur has one and need...

You know what makes business hard… feelings! Women, rightly so, have them abundantly. However, we can push them down, I mean right down and before we know it, we suppress not only our feelings but our own feminine nature. We think business is about becoming masculine. This has us moving unconsciously away from our true inner flow and we get tired, frustrated and often we don’t like who we have bec...

In these unprecedented times, we may be rapidly changing the way we do business. This is a big shift that surprised the whole world and even drove us to change direction. Although others are soaring high and have been given an effortless opportunity to grow their business at this time, I know a lot of you are experiencing the opposite. I know it’s sometimes difficult to navigate these uncertain wa...

When growing a business, you will face a lot of challenges and circumstances that will surprise you as you work to achieve your business goals. No business owner would say that it’s easy. The hardship and challenges will always be there; it's inevitable. However, difficulties are the most powerful experience that we encounter for us to become more creative and more valuable. Innovations and breakt...

How can we solve every problem we have within our business without feeling overwhelmed, burnt-out, or feeling stuck? Seems like mission impossible, right!? As a business mentor, I’ve seen it all… Entrepreneurial women placing tonnes of pressure on themselves in an effort to be “present” in all areas of their business and often, overdoing it. I understand that when we are just starting out with our...

Entrepreneurship is probably one of the most exciting adventures we can undertake. In the beginning, it‘s all about creativity, potential and finally building something truly meaningful. So, what happens? Why does our once beautiful, exciting adventure begin to rob us of our mental clarity, block our creativity, and the results we know will make our dream business a reality become compromised? One...