Ep 18 - Launching a New Business During a Pandemic: Crazy or Crazy Brilliant?

Special Guest: Tawna Coose, LE and owner of Sassy Sphynx Waxing This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone who is looking to make a change. The COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us quite a bit of time to reflect on our careers. Are we doing what our hearts want? Are we working where we want to work? ASCP member Tawna Coose shares her journey into entrepreneurship during the least opportune time to launch a business.    Tawna Coose's Bio: Tawna Coose is a Colorado-licensed esthetician and the founder and owner of The Sassy Sphynx. She has more than 10 years of waxing experience, 14 years as a professional makeup artist, and is an affiliated instructor for interns at local esthetic colleges. Until recently, Tawna was the head trainer for one of the top waxing salons in Denver. She decided it was time to move forward and start her own salon, a dream she has had since she started down the path of esthetics. With a passion for training and a love to watch and help others grow, she is excited for this next chapter of providing one of the best waxes offered in the Denver area and to help grow and build the next generation of 5-star wax technicians! Tawna started her career as a model while living in Florida. It didn't take long for her to realize she loved what was happening behind the scenes much more than the modeling part. She started working for Makes and Models magazine as a stylist and makeup artist. Tawna moved to Colorado not too long after that, and decided she wanted to go to esthetics school so she could do makeup as a career. While in school, Tawna discovered she had a knack for waxing and also loved doing it. After graduation, she continued building her makeup business and career but also got her first job right out of school as a waxing technician. Makeup was and is a success, but waxing and teaching are definitely her love and passion.   To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here    To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), click here   Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians, call 800-789-0411   If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership, click here   Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram   To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide, click here   Resources:   Brow Lamination   Faire.com: The platform supports a thriving shop-local community, helping independent retailers grow with the advantages of big-box stores while empowering brands to build and simplify their wholesale business.   Contact Tawna Coose   The Sassy Sphynx on Facebook   Website