Nailtopia, inside with the insiders

In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with one of my real-life friends. We recorded this on a beautiful, sunny day, sitting together in the park, and even after knowing her for years, I found myself learning new things about her journey. She opens up about the challenges she faced early in life, sharing her story of resilience, determination, and a deep belief in fate—fate that...

In this episode, I’m joined by Rebecca, the owner of Finicki Nails and a respected educator with Nail Artists UK. Throughout her career, Rebecca has earned multiple industry awards and built a reputation for both her exceptional nail artistry and her commitment to high standards in education. We dive into Rebecca’s journey—how she found her place in the nail industry, the experiences that shaped h...

In this episode, I’m joined by someone very special to me, Liz Firth of EMF training in Barnsley. Not only is she a good friend, but I’ve worked with her in her academy, and I’ve seen first-hand her incredible knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for others. Liz isn’t just someone I admire in the industry, she’s someone I personally trusted to teach and mentor my own daughter when she deci...

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Denise Wright, director of the Denise Wright Nail Academy, owner of Perfect 10 salon in Hartley, product developer with NSI, and competition director for multiple major nail competitions. Denise has truly done it all, and I was so excited to sit down and hear her story. We chat about her long, successful, and inspiring career in the nail industry, from...

In this episode, I’m joined by the lovely Nataliya, who shares the story of her incredible journey into the nail industry and how she recently landed her absolute dream job with the company she credits for shaping her career and sparking her love for the profession. We talk about her early life growing up in Ukraine, the experiences that led her to move to the UK, and the heartwarming, romantic re...

In this episode, I’m chatting with the brilliant Denise, the UK’s only salon-only lease negotiator and specialist surveyor. Denise gives us a fascinating insight into what her unique role involves, why every salon owner should have someone like her in their corner, and how she helps beauty professionals navigate everything from opening a salon, to renegotiating leases, to handling rent reviews. We...

In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Emma Kilani—award-winning nail artist, educator, and the original founder of Emoki, the brand behind the much-loved cuticle oils and the popular nail art planner. Emma shares her inspiring story of how she found her way into the nail industry, her journey moving to the UK and settling in Scotland, and the passion that led her to create Emoki. We have a...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Katie Clarke who shares her fascinating journey into the nail industry. We chat about how she first got started in nails, and how her competitive drive and need for specialised tools led her to create her own line of professional nail tools—designed by a nail tech, for nail techs. Katie also talks about how the now well-loved KB Glow was born during loc...

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Sam Biddle, the creative force behind Be Inspired with Sam Biddle. Sam shares her journey into the nail world, how her love of art was the driving force that led her into the industry, and how she’s built a career blending creativity with education. We talk about the evolution of Be Inspired, her vision for the future of the brand, and the importance o...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Victoria, who shares her amazing journey from her home country of Cyprus to building a life and career here in England. Victoria opens up about the different roles and jobs she had before discovering her true calling in the nail industry, and how each step along the way helped shape her path. We talk about how she found her passion for teaching...

In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Carol, who shares her inspiring story of finding her way into the nail industry later in life. Carol talks openly about how, even though it wasn’t her first career path, she’s discovered that this is truly the job she was meant to do—and how it’s allowed her creativity and passion for art to really come alive. We dive into what it’s been like for her tr...

In this episode, I’m beyond excited to sit down with one of my biggest inspirations in the nail industry—Holly Schippers, also known to many as the Fingernail Fixer. Holly has been a respected figure in the nail world for years, and in our conversation, she opens up about how she first got started in the industry, what initially drew her to nails, and the path her career has taken since. We dive i...

In this episode, Helen bravely pushes past her inner critic and those all-too-familiar cringe feelings to share her personal story—raw, honest, and unfiltered. She takes us through the early days of launching her business from scratch, balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. It’s a candid and uplifting conversation about overcoming self-doubt, n...

Liza has an esteemed career within the nail industry and she's turning her hand to showing us all some of the ways to gain the success she's enjoyed.  In this chat she shares some of her hard won wisdom with us as well as an insight into her life and career highs and lows. find more of Liza's wisdom at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebusinessofsalons/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nailtopia

Kerry opens up about a life-changing experience—being declared dead for 30 minutes after suffering a heart attack a few years ago. She shares how that moment reshaped her perspective, work, and day-to-day life. We also talk about her journey through grief after losing her father around the same time. Our conversation dives into the importance of knowing your worth, setting healthy boundaries with...

In this episode we talk to Helena Biggs of scratch magazine, we find out how she found herself working for a nail industry magazine and her thoughts on some of the issues of the nail industry at the moment.  We find out what's coming up for scratch this year and discuss our shared love for a glass of SAVVY B.  Please feel free to support us to continue bringing you as many nail professio...