LashCast

In this episode of LashCast, we chat with Ariel Renee, the founder of Flowrish Lashes, about her unique journey from makeup tutorials on YouTube to building a thriving lash community online. Ariel shares how she initially fell in love with YouTube but found the makeup space too saturated. After getting certified in lashes nine years ago, she didn’t enjoy it at first and stepped away for a corporate job—which she quickly realized wasn’t for her.

Returning to lashing, Ariel decided to pivot her YouTube channel to focus on lashes, and from this online community, Flowri...

In this episode of LashCast, we sit down with Phillip Board, of 1 on 1 Financial, to hear about his journey from humble beginnings to becoming an expert in investment strategies. Phillip discusses the four money mindsets people typically have when it comes to investing and shares valuable tips on setting up your business to ensure you have the resources to invest effectively.

He also outlines some basic steps to start investing today, making the process accessible for everyone. Beyond just financial advice, Phillip emphasizes that his business is about partnering with clients and helping them grow their businesses...

In this episode of LashCast, we chat with Galina Vakilian and Janna Soykharev, the dynamic sister duo behind ThousandLashes. Galina and Janna share their inspiring journey of starting a lash brand, detailing the struggles they faced along the way and how they continue to persist in the competitive lash industry. Tune in to hear their story of resilience, determination, and the passion that drives ThousandLashes to success.

LASHIE AWARDS ARE OPEN 

CELEBRATING THE BEST LASH BUSINESSES IN THE LASH INDUSTRY

The Lashie Awards celebrate the best l...

In this episode of LashCast, we welcome business strategist Michelle Rath, who discusses how AI can revolutionize your business efficiency. Michelle explains how, with the right prompts, AI can handle all your marketing and website copy needs. She also shares her favorite AI apps and tools that can streamline your operations.

Michelle is passionate about helping beauty professionals leverage AI effectively. Tune in to learn about her coaching program designed to guide you in integrating AI into your business strategy. Don’t miss this insightful episode packed with practical tips and expert advice on harnessing the power of...

In this episode of LashCast, we sit down with Andra Tashjian from LunaKai Lash to discuss the highs and lows of building her lash brand. Andra shares her journey of creating products, a process she found fun and easy, but navigating the marketing and messaging side of the business proved to be a significant challenge.

Andra opens up about her costly experience with a marketing company that charged her $25K and delivered nothing in return. Despite winning a lawsuit against them, she was unable to collect the money. Currently facing slow business and declining sales, Andra has...

The 4th Annual Lashie Awards are here, and this is your year to apply! Over the past three years, hundreds of lash artists have competed, with 60 of them taking home the coveted Lashie Award Trophy.

We launched this award program because while many competitions recognize outstanding lash work, no one was celebrating the exceptional business operators in the lash industry. Since LASHCON focuses on business education for lash artists, we created the Lashie Awards to honor the brightest business minds in the field.

In this episode, we share everything you need to know about applying...

The 4th annual Lash Awards is here. The founder Rachel Hammond shares about how lash artists from around the world can enter this amazing lash competition. She shares about how the judging process works. She also shares about the over the top awards show she produces. This is not a tired award show where you'll be board and want to take a nap. It's full of fun surprises. You get dinner and it's a party you don't want to miss.

Get ready for the 4th annual Lash Awards! In this episode of LashCast, we chat with founder...

In this episode of LashCast, we are joined by Katie Allen and Heidi Steigman, two of the passionate founders of Beauty 4 a Cause (Unfortunately, Mo Hamil could not make it) . Katie and Heidi share the inspiring reasons behind starting their organization and provide an inside look into how it operates. Listen as they recount a touching story of helping a person in Texas, which led to the establishment of their 501(c)(3) status with the help of a relative.Katie and Heidi also highlight some of the impactful ways they’ve supported individuals, including providing $1,000 and essential beauty products to a wo...

In this episode of LashCast, we sit down with Nancy Lee of Loved & Lashed as she shares her lash journey why she decided to close her salon. Inspired by her encounter with Hanna from London Lash at LASHCON, Nancy delves into the unexpected struggles she faced during this transition. She opens up about the complexities of managing multiple businesses and the tough decisions that come with it.Nancy also discusses the personal side of her journey, highlighting the importance of creating a business that allows her to prioritize homeschooling her son. She candidly reveals her concerns about being perceived as...

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Michelle Sy, owner of Mish Esthetics, who has turned her brand dreams into a reality. Hear firsthand how she started and leveraged her brand to open her first salon. She candidly shares her struggles in running a business, from finding the right location to building a loyal clientele. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to navigate the ups and downs of salon ownership.We also explore her strategies for finding and retaining top talent, ensuring her team stays fully booked, and the importance of regular wellness...