Beauty, Business, and Bullshit

This week, we're talking about the relationships we build with clients and what happens when professional lines start to get blurry. Chavaun shares a recent salon experience that ultimately led her to leave, which opens up a bigger conversation about W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, and why those lines get so messy in the beauty industry.Badass Beauties, how would you have handled it?

One of our Badass Beauties shares a wild client story involving vaping, missing money, and an abandoned Yeti. Then we get into the side of running a beauty business that people don't always see, from the expenses to the responsibilities and all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running.

We have our first listener story! 🎉 This week, we dive into a listener submission before flipping the conversation around and looking at things from the business owner’s perspective. We’re talking clients doing their own services, boundaries, soliciting, and the realities of running a beauty business.Submit Your Story Here

This week, Rachel shares her experience switching scheduling software and what it taught her along the way. We talk about navigating business changes and why the relationships we build with our clients should always be part of the equation.Submit a Story

How much does your appearance impact your career? This week, we’re talking about first impressions, personal branding, and learning to accept constructive criticism. Then we share two personal stories: Rachel opens up about how honest feedback affected a friendship, and Chavaun shares how changing her look transformed the clients she attracts and the way people perceive her as a beauty professional.

Not every client is a good client. This week, we’re talking about how to recognize red flags, set professional boundaries, and handle creepy or inappropriate client behavior with confidence. We share our experiences, offer practical tips, and discuss why trusting your instincts is one of the most important skills in the beauty industry.

Working in the beauty industry isn’t your typical 9-to-5. This week, we’re talking about helping friends, family, and partners understand the reality of unpredictable schedules, inconsistent income, and the demands of building a beauty career.Then we share two unforgettable client stories: one client refused to pay and walked out, and another showed up late to their appointment covered in blood after trying to rescue an injured raccoon.

Are you charging what you’re worth?This week, we’re talking about pricing with confidence, knowing your value, and overcoming the fear of raising your prices. Then we share two behind-the-chair stories: Rachel tells the story of a client who left her feeling uneasy, and Chavaun shares what it was like to fire a client for the very first time.

In Part Two of our Journey Through the Industry series, Chavaun shares how she got started in the beauty industry, the experiences that shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From the early days behind the chair to becoming an educator, this is the story of the journey that brought her here.

This week, we’re kicking off our Journey Through the Industry series with Rachel’s story. From the beginning of her career to where she is today, we’re talking about the moments, challenges, and experiences that helped shape her journey.

Who are we, and how did we end up in the beauty industry?In our first full episode, we’re sharing our personal journeys into beauty, the career paths that shaped us, the lessons we learned along the way, and the experiences that inspired us to start Beauty, Business & Bullshit. Get to know your hosts and hear the stories behind the business before we dive into the beauty, the business, and all the bullshit in between.

Welcome to Beauty, Business & Bullshit, where the conversations are as real as the industry isn’t.After years of working in beauty, we’ve learned that behind every successful service, thriving business, and perfectly curated Instagram feed is a story nobody talks about.We’re here to talk about those stories.From client experiences and career lessons to business strategy, industry trends, and the occasional hot take, we’re bringing you honest conversations about what it’s really like to build a career in beauty.No gatekeeping. No sugarcoating. Just real talk, real experiences, and real lessons from two beauty pros who’ve seen a little bit of everything.If you’ve ever worked in beauty, you’ll feel right at home.Welcome to the show.!