File the Free Edge Podcast

Ep 10: The Conversation on Comparison-itis. We Can Battle it Together!

Tired of dealing with comparison in your career? It can be draining to deal with and hard to overcome. Trust us, we get it. Sarah and Amy (@amytellsnails) work through di

Ep 9: Black Friday Preview! Everything to Expect and Plan For From Our Black Friday Weekend

It's that time of year! The last few months of the year are filled with goodies, family, time off from work, and SHOPPING! Come listen to the pros of the Black Fri

Ep 8: Monday Motivation: Take the Opportunity to Cheer for Your Fellow Nail Techs!

The beauty industry is hard! It can be stressful to deal with the effects of social media, the demands of being a nail tech, and your own self critique. On this episode,

Ep 7: Should You Offer ALL of the Services On Your Service Menu? How to Find Your Niche

There are so many services available in the nail and pedicure industry, and sometimes you might feel pressured to know how to do each of them for your clients! On this ep

Ep 6: Should YOU Be An Educator?

You've heard the term "educator" within the nail industry so many times. But what does it mean to be an educator? What are some of the realities of being an educator

Ep 5: 3 Tips for Navigating Your Social Media While You're Trying to Grow Your Audience - and Stay Grounded!

What's the best way to put your face on social media in order to connect with an audience AND create your community? What accounts should you follow or unfollow to h

Ep 4: Tips for Avoiding Holiday Burnout as a Nail Tech

How is it that time of year again?! The craziness of shopping, the endless to dos,  the family get togethers, and the many, many clients wanting their nails done for the

Ep 3: How and When to Raise Prices (with Ioana Goodwin and Reena Wiggins)

Increasing your prices can be scary for a variety of reasons, and might push clients away. But your time and services are worth the money! What's the best way to do

Ep 2: HEMA education with Reena Wiggins

The hot topic, HEMA...  What is HEMA? What are the benefits? What are the dangers? Why is it important to use HEMA free products correctly? Tune in to hear thoughts from

Season 2, Episode 1: Expos and Polished Pinkies History

Welcome back to File the Free Edge, Season TWO!  Kayla, Sheridan, and Sarah on this first episode back from a busy summer! Get all the updates, ins and outs, and info abo

Ep 15: Pp Team Summer Check In and Update!

Hey y'all! It's been a while... Come join Sarah, Sheridan, and Kayla as they discuss what's been keeping the Polished Pinkies team busy - including the sal

Ep 14: How To Fire a Client Tactfully

Sarah and Kayla discuss the most difficult moment in a nail tech's career: Firing a Client. It is uncomfortable and doesn't get easier, but with the Pp Road Map

Ep 13: Best Techniques for Building a Clientele

Building a clientele can be tricky. Building a loyal clientele can be even trickier. But it is possible! So how do you use discounts, networks, and more techniques to do

Ep 12: Top 5 Do's and Don'ts - Salon Etiquette

It's important for both the client and nail technician to feel comfortable during appointments! But how do you do it? Join Sarah, Tawnie, and Kayla as they discuss t

Ep 11: Lifting 101 - Why do clients experience lifting issues and how to reduce the inevitable - with Ioana Goodwin

Lifted nails aren't fun to deal with, for nail techs or clients alike. What is lifting? How is it caused? How do you identify it? What do you do about it? Kayla and

Ep 10: Interview with Melissa Hendrickson

Today, Sarah is joined by Melissa Hendrickson, a well known nail artist, salon owner, and an expert in the apprenticeship option of nail education. Join in as they discus

Ep 9: Pep Talk - Building Your Business Outside of Social Media

It seems like everyone uses social media, right? It's something we're all familiar with. How do you use it help to build your nail business? And how do you cont

Ep 8: How To Find Nail Inspiration

There are so many styles and shapes and designs of nails at our fingertips! On this episode, Sheridan, Sarah, Rachael, and Kayla discuss how to find inspiration for your

Ep 7: The Nitty Gritty Truth: Do UV/LED lamps cause cancer? With Melissa Hendrickson

Sarah is joined by Melissa Hendrickson to discuss the TRUTH behind the current media storm surrounding the UV/LED lamps used in nail salons. We encourage every nail tech

Ep 6: Pep Talk - Confidence in Your Growth as a Nail Tech

Are you trying something new and you are scared to share it with others? Sarah and Sheridan break down the perspective and perception, in an effort to help you grow throu