Pretty Smart Too

📌 ABOUT THIS EPISODE We’re in the same room FINALLY! To kick off Brandy’s birthday (and a whole new trip around the sun), we grabbed a stack of magazines, our Mod Podge , and our favorite Walmart glue and made vision boards live on the show. What started as a craft session turned into a very real conversation about the goals we actually want but are scared to admit. You’ll walk away with a simple...

📌 ABOUT THIS EPISODE Laura and Brandy sit down with Arielle Moody, co-founder of Mama Sol, the non-toxic, mineral sunscreen brand making waves at Bloomingdale’s, Access Hollywood, QVC, the Today Show, and over 100 luxury spas and resorts, including Montage, Canyon Ranch, Four Seasons, and Fairmont. If you’ve ever skipped sunscreen because it stings your eyes, turns your skin white, or just feels...

📌 ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ana Lauren Hoare is an actress, model, screenwriter, and author, as well as Laura’s friend and makeup client. This conversation goes everywhere in the best way. From rowing for Oxford to appearing on early reality TV, from living in England for 20 years to coming home to California and reinventing herself in her 40s, Ana is a walking case study of what it takes to keep saying...

📌 ABOUT THIS EPISODE Laura’s very first guest on Season 2 is someone she’s been learning from since she was born, her sister, Lucy Lindsey. Lucy is a CIDESCO-licensed aesthetician with nearly 50 years in the beauty industry, a multi-location spa empire she built with her late husband in Lubbock, Texas, and her own professional skincare line built on one principle: correction over fluff. This one...

📌 ABOUT THIS EPISODE We took a little break, but we’re back and we've got receipts. Laura and Brandy are officially relaunching Pretty Smart Too with a brand new format: more interviews, more insider product knowledge, and the trade secrets they’ve been keeping in their back pockets for years. Think of this as the “previously on” episode before things get really good. This week they’re spilling o...

📌 Episode Summary It’s our spooky-season special! Laura (in her “Morticia chair” 🖤) and Brandy swap hilarious, slightly horrifying, and super-useful waxing stories—first Brazilians, “butt strips”, screamers, mother-in-law mishaps, even a spray-tan-gone-pumpkin. In between laughs, they share practical pro tips on hair growth cycles, pain management, timing around your period, setting client expec...

📌 Episode Summary In this confidence-boosting conversation, Laura sits down with Marisol Lunceford —licensed esthetician, international educator, and DMK Skin Revisions leader—to talk about what truly builds confidence in the treatment room. From running paid consultations that set expectations to choosing education that actually changes outcomes, Marisol shares practical frameworks solo esties a...

📌 Episode Summary In this reflective episode of Pretty Smart Too , Laura (checking in from shady Lacey Park in Pasadena) and Brandy (fresh off a soul-filling weekend in Northwest Arkansas) talk about burnout, slow seasons, and the difference between happiness and joy . They share real-world strategies for coping when business is quiet, reframing comparison, and finding low-cost ways to recharge....

📌 Episode Summary In this creative-and-keep-it-real episode of Pretty Smart Too , Laura and Brandy welcome Raven Purifoy —digital creator, writer, and now spa manager at Kyle & Co in El Dorado. Raven breaks down what actually moves the needle for beauty businesses: choose your platforms, post consistently (not constantly), repurpose like a pro, and make your brand a lived experience—not just a pr...

📌 Episode Summary In this powerhouse episode of Pretty Smart Too , Laura and Brandy are joined by special guest Rebecca Betancourt , National Corporate Training Executive for ZO Skin Health. Known for transforming complex skin science into practical strategies, Rebecca shares her journey into medical aesthetics, her passion for protocols, and why the prescription pad is an esthetician’s most powe...

📌 Episode Summary In this inspiring and heart-centered episode of Pretty Smart Too , Brandy shares her big news: she’s the new Wellness Director at The Spa at Rockwater , part of a groundbreaking wellness community in North Little Rock. Brandy’s story is a reminder that change can lead to expansion—personally and professionally. Meanwhile, Laura reflects on her own season of change, thriving in h...

📌 Episode Summary In this episode of Pretty Smart Too , Laura and Brandy start their Sunday morning routine with coffee, cleanser, and a whole lot of real talk. Brandy teases a major update coming to her Little Rock location and shares her mantra: don’t be afraid to evolve. Laura reflects on how challenging it can be to grow in two places at once—and how powerful it is when women claim their righ...

📌 Episode Summary In this heartfelt and practical episode of Pretty Smart Too , Laura and Brandy open up about the realities of running a beauty business while balancing life’s challenges. Brandy shares her journey of starting therapy after the loss of her mom, the importance of self-care, and raising kids. Laura shares that Max is moving out and leaving her half way to an empty nest. Both Laura...

🎙️ Elevating Client Experience for Estheticians and Spa Owners: The Power of a Clutter-Free Space & Quality Amenities 📌 Episode Summary Make your treatment room feel expensive (without spending much) using softer linens, clutter‑free design, thoughtful gestures, and hospitality that guests rave about. This week, Laura and Brandy show how to turn any treatment room into a calming, high‑end experie...

🎙️ Designing the Perfect Esthetician Treatment Room (And Where to Buy Everything!) 📌 Episode Summary In this episode of Pretty Smart Too , Brandy and Laura take you inside the world of esthetic treatment rooms — from the must-have tools to the little luxuries that elevate every client’s experience. They share why investing in quality equipment pays off, from steamers and towel warmers to magnifyi...

🎙️ The Basics of Building a Beauty Business ( w/ Free Tools! ) 📌 Episode Summary In this conversation, Laura and Brandy discuss their personal experiences in the spa industry, the challenges of starting and running a business, and the importance of planning and resilience. They share insights on overcoming obstacles, the significance of self-care, and the power of affirmations in personal growth....

Episode Title: Top 3 Business Mistakes Estheticians Make (and How to Avoid Them) Episode Summary: In this episode of Pretty Smart Too , Brandy and Laura sit down for a candid conversation about the business mistakes they’ve made—and the ones they see again and again in the aesthetics industry. From undervaluing your time to trying to be everything to everyone, they share honest lessons, personal s...

Keywords beauty podcast, spa business, estheticians, beauty industry, entrepreneurship, beauty tips, starting a business, women in business, beauty community, professional growth Summary In the inaugural episode of the Pretty Smart 2 podcast, hosts Brandy and Laura share their journeys in the beauty industry, discussing the challenges and triumphs of starting and running a spa business. They empha...