The Beauty Connective Podcast

Beauty School, But Better - with Cambria Seamons

Cambria Siemens (@stylebycambria) went from starting beauty school at 17 to opening her own salon and now an entire beauty and wellness school. We talk about how Cambria

Prices: The Great Debate - with Lori Sartain

Nail techs are notoriously undercharging, but raising your prices isn't just about making more money. In this episode, I'm joined by nail tech and educator Lori Sartain

Community > Competition - with Jaynee Meyer

This week I’m back with Jaynee Meyer (@jayneenailedit), founder of the Nail Tech Retreat, talking all about why the people you surround yourself with in this industry mat

Motherhood: From Behind the Chair - with Ashlin Hiatt

Motherhood and working in the beauty industry isn't always easy. In this episode, I sat down with nail tech and mom of two, Ashlin Hiatt (@ashnailco), to talk about balan

Getting Real About Quick Nail Education - with Mckinnly Yadon

In this episode, McKinnly Yadon (@nailsbyninn) and I have a really honest conversation about what actually makes someone qualified to teach, why follower count isn't the

Beauty's Emotional Labor - with Maddy Fries

From hearing "you suck" as a beginner to navigating emotionally heavy conversations with clients, I sat down with Maddy Fries (@cutenailsbymaddy) for this episode that ex

Burnout Breeds Breakthrough - with Hannah Wilson

Hannah Wilson (@wilsons_nails) shares how burnout pushed her to make one of the biggest pivots of her career. After losing two-thirds of her clientele and starting over,

Nails as the Escape Plan - with Gabrielle Martinson Herrera

This week on The Beauty Connective Podcast, Gabrielle Martinson Herrera (@gabrielle.citycenternails) shares the deeply personal story of how the nail industry became her

Saturated Market? No problem - with Kendal Nelson-Stein

In this episode, I sit down with Utah nail tech Kendal Nelson-Stein (@mynailgirl.k) to talk about her journey from dropping out of college to building a fully booked nail

Nails > Grad School: Taking Risks - with Page Olsen

In this episode, I sit down with Paige Olson (@littlecanvasnailstudio), a Virginia-based nail tech and educator, to talk about her journey from doing nails in her dorm ro

Overcoming Esthetics Drama - with Brooklyn Carlisle

In this episode, I sit down with Brooklyn Carlisle (@_barebybrooklyn_) to talk about what it really looks like starting out in aesthetics. From a tough drama-filled schoo

Mindset > Motivation: Building a Brow Business - with Tess Gilliland

I sat down with brow artist and educator Tess Gilliland (@lala.browz) to talk about how she went from having one client to building a full brow business and now opening h

Podcast Anniversary: 5 Biggest Takeaways

It’s been one year of the Beauty Connective podcast, which honestly feels unreal. In this episode, I’m recapping the biggest lessons I’ve learned from 21 guests across t

Salon Insights: What a Shear Sharpener Sees - with Jun Koo

I sat down with Jun Koo, founder of Butter Shears, who visits hundreds of salons and barbershops and gets a true behind-the-scenes look at how they operate. We talked ab

Breaking Beauty Career Stereotypes - with Sofia Wood

Why does working in the beauty industry sometimes feel like it’s not taken seriously? Kylee and Sofia Wood (@nailartbysofia_) open up about the insecurities many beauty p

Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry - with Hayley Imbler

Social media helped us grow, but it’s not the whole answer. In this episode, Hayley (@mysticsnakenails) and I talk about why beauty professionals deserve more than just

Secret Lives from the Nail Tech Side - with Kortney Poulson

In this episode, I sit down with Kortney Poulson (@nailsbykort_) to talk about the real behind-the-scenes of doing nails for celebrities from The Secret Lives of Mormon W

Utah Nail Apprenticeships: What Needs To Be Said - with Hailey Duncan

Nail tech and educator Hailey Duncan joins Kylee for a real, unfiltered conversation about the state of nail apprenticeships in Utah. Why are so many new techs leaving pr

Half the Clients, Twice the Income - with Annie Keller

In this episode, nail tech and educator Annie Keller (@nailart.by.annie) shares how she doubled her nail tech income by creating digital products - protecting her hands,

Imposter Syndrome to CEO Energy - with Reanna Kester

In this episode, Kylee sits down with Reanna Kester (@redidmynails), nail educator and founder of Cuticle & Co (@cuticleandcompany), to talk about how she turned a small