Beyond The Tweezers
A podcast for lash and beauty artists who want more than just technique.This is about the artist beyond the skill - the business moves, the real stories, the lessons you don’t see on Instagram.Ever wondered what the artists you admire are really like behind the polished posts? This podcast pulls back the curtain with honest, unfiltered conversations.Expect industry insights, mentorship moments, a little bit of gossip, and fly on the wall chats from inside the room - through solo episodes that go deep and in person interviews you can also watch on video.
The Morning After Opal: Awards, Hangovers & Honest Conversations
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Two lash besties, one lash conference and a slightly questionable hangover! 😂🥂
This week I’m joined by Kirstie for a very chilled, very honest debrief of Opal Lash Conference, recorded the morning after the night before… from our hotel bed! ☕️
We’re talking about everything from my podcast stand nearly falling apart (I honestly thought I was doomed), the incredible speakers, winning two awards and the chaos of the awards night.
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We Took the Podcast to a Lash Conference! 🎤 | OPAL 2026
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Beyond the Tweezers goes LIVE at Opal 2026! 🎤💗
This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the UKs biggest lash conferences, chatting with lash artists, educators, business owners and industry professionals about the things we don’t always talk about.
And trust me, some of these conversations really got me thinking!
From whether the lash industry has stopped evolving, to the unrealistic expectations placed on new artists, undercharging, competition and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone.
We talk about why bu...
STOP SHRINKING YOURSELF TO FIT IN
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Have you ever created a post, gone to press send… and stopped because you suddenly started worrying about what everyone else might think?
In this episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I’m talking about why we need to stop shrinking ourselves to fit in - in our businesses, on social media and within the beauty industry.
I share how I used to hold myself back because I was scared of being judged, why I felt like I had to behave differently as I became an educator and judge, and the re...
Going Viral, Social Media & WILD Client Dilemmas – with my bestie Ellie Anderson
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This week on Beyond the Tweezers, I’m joined by someone very special - my best friend of 26 years, Ellie Anderson.
Ellie works in the hair industry specialising in hair extensions and hair up, and this episode is basically one big, honest bestie catch up about what it’s REALLY like trying to build a business while navigating social media and everything else around it!
We talk about the pressure to constantly create content, comparing yourself to people online, finding your confidence on camera, AI generated content and what actual...
Struggling to Get Clients? How to Build Your Books
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Struggling to get clients through the door? Maybe your books aren’t as full as you’d like, you’re worrying about your income each month, or you’re scared to keep posting your availability because you don’t want people to think you’re not busy.
This episode is for you 💗
I’m sharing the practical things I would be doing to get my business seen and start bringing more clients through the door - from social media and content days to leaflets, business cards, local collaborations, Google reviews and the goo...
The Truth About Lash Product Safety: What Every Lash Artist Needs to Know | Frankie Widdows
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As lash artists, we work around our products every single day… but how much do we actually know about what we’re using?
In this episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I’m joined by Frankie Widdows — an OG of the lash industry who has spent the last 10 years passionately educating lash artists about product safety.
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Work Hard Now Or Have It Hard Later
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I don’t want to work this hard forever… and that’s exactly why I’m willing to put the work hard in now.
In this solo episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I’m talking about something I think we sometimes need reminding of.. if you want a different life, you have to be willing to do the work to create it.
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Why The Client Experience & Vibe You Create Matters More Than You Think | Minola Tuite
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How do you create a beauty business that clients don’t just visit once… but keep coming back to for years?
This week I’m joined by Minola Tuite, whose journey started working from her mum’s lounge and conservatory. In the early days, she even volunteered in a salon for free to gain experience and learn what it was really like to work in a salon environment, before eventually opening a salon of her own.
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I Got Fully Booked… And Hated What My Business Became
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Being fully booked used to be the goal.
I wanted to be the person saying, “Sorry, I’ve got nothing for five weeks.” I wanted the waitlist. I wanted to feel in demand. And when I finally got there, it felt amazing… until it didn’t.
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Are You Winging Your Business Finances? With Gemma The Beauty Boss Accountant
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If the money side of your beauty business has ever made you feel like you're just winging it… this episode is for you.
This week I'm joined by Gemma, The Beauty Boss Accountant, who has built a career helping people in our industry understand their numbers without making accountancy feel scary, overwhelming or ridiculously complicated.
We start with Gemma's story - from growing up on a council estate and being underestimated at school, to losing her dad while sitting her accountancy exams and using that experience as moti...
I Started a Podcast Because I Felt Alone in Business
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Why did I actually start Beyond the Tweezers?
It wasn't because I wanted another thing to add to my workload and it definitely wasn't because I knew what I was doing.
In this solo episode, I'm taking you right back to where the idea began. From discovering a podcast during a really low point that completely shifted my mindset, to writing three simple words in my journal ‘start a podcast’ and eventually deciding to actually make it happen.
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The Woman Behind Lustre Lash | From Bouncer to Beauty Brand Founder, Nina Attfield
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Today's episode is one of the most emotional and inspiring conversations we've ever had on Beyond the Tweezers.
Nina shares the story behind the woman she is today - a journey shaped by unimaginable trauma, resilience, and the determination to create a life that was hers.
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<...Can I Still Chase My Dreams and Have Children?
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I think as business women, we're all a little bit guilty of constantly chasing the next thing.
We're ambitious. We move the goal posts, we hit one goal and before we've even celebrated it, we're already asking ourselves, "What's next?"
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From 3 Salons to Celebrity Clients: The Truth About Building a Successful Mobile Beauty Business | Amy Hide
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What if closing three successful salons turned out to be the best business decision you ever made?
In this week's episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I'm joined by celebrity nail artist and mobile beauty professional Amy Hide.
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...Lash Competitions Changed My Life
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Lash competitions didn't change my life because of the trophies.
They changed my life because they gave me visibility.
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The People Who Win In Business Think Differently | Olivia Chinnock
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This week on Beyond The Tweezers, I’m joined by brow artist, educator and semi-permanent makeup artist Olivia Chinnock, who has recently opened her very own salon in Chelmsford after years of building a fully booked business and a recognisable personal brand.
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Stylist to Educator: The Mindset Shift
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Becoming an educator sounds exciting - creating courses, teaching students and sharing your knowledge with others. But what nobody really talks about is the transition itself.
In this episode, I share my personal journey from stylist to educator, from attracting clients to teaching students, and the mindset shifts I had to make along the way.
I open up about:
✨ Feeling like a beginner all over again
✨ The imposter syndrome I experienced as a new educator
✨ Why teaching felt more stressful than working with clients
✨ Changing m...
Are We Chasing The Wrong Version Of Success? | Loredana Irimia
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What does success actually look like?
In this episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I'm joined by the incredible Loredana Irimia - educator, salon owner, speaker and mentor - for a conversation that completely challenged the way I think about our industry and what we are doing it for.
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Let's Catch Up: Why This Workshop Changed The Way I See My Business
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This week on Beyond The Tweezers, I'm sharing my experience attending the Creator Method workshop in London and why it completely changed the way I see my business.
I went expecting to learn about content creation and personal branding, but I left with a completely different perspective on what I'm actually building.
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Hannah Putjato: The Lash Market Has Shrunk
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This week on Beyond The Tweezers, I'm joined by the founder of London Lash, Hanna Putjato.
From arriving in the UK from Belarus speaking almost no English, to building one of the biggest lash brands in the world, Hanna shares the story behind the business that so many lash artists know today.
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Building a Community, Not Just an Audience | With Terri
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In this episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I sit down with beauty artist and educator Terri for a conversation that goes far beyond beauty.
Terri shares her journey into the industry, from taking her very first spray tanning course while working at Waitrose, to discovering a passion for teaching and travelling around the UK training beginners in beauty treatments. She talks about the moment she realised she was good at teaching, after helping another student who was struggling on a course she was attending herself.
Throughout this conversation, Terri op...
We’re More Than Just The Service We Provide
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Hello and welcome back to Beyond The Tweezers ❤️
In today’s solo episode, I’m talking about something I genuinely don’t think gets spoken about enough in the beauty industry… the emotional side of working with clients.
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Plot Twist: I Became Allergic To My Industry | Elle Taylor
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In this episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I’m joined by lash and brow artist Elle - best known as @LashElle on instagram. Elle shares the emotional reality of becoming allergic to her lash glue - the very thing her career was built on.
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9 Reasons Why Your Content Isn’t Popping Off
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Why isn’t your content converting into clients, bookings or students?
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In this solo episode of Beyond The Tweezers, I’m talking honestly about the real reasons your content might not be “popping off” - and it’s never usually the algorithm.
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Havi...Stop Trying to Fit In - This Is How You Actually Stand Out Online | Charlotte Fulcher | Nail Industry Educator
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In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Charlotte Fulcher - nail artist, educator for The Nail Tech Org, and honestly… one of the most natural content creators I’ve come across.
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Charlotte’s journey is such a powerful one. From doing nails for he...
I Was Fully Booked… Then My Health Stopped Everything | Samira Kaur
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This episode really puts things into perspective. Because the truth is… we never think our health is going to stop us - until it does. And Samira’s story is a powerful reminder of just how quickly everything can change.
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I Wish Someone Told Me This When I Started In The Beauty Industry
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If I could go back to the very beginning of my beauty career… this is what I would tell myself.
In this solo episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I’m getting honest about the lessons that actually shape you - the ones you don’t learn in a training manual.
From struggling with confidence, comparing myself to others, and trying to be everything everyone else wanted… to learning how to trust my own voice, set boundaries, and build a business that truly feels aligned.
I talk about:
Why p...From Paramedic to 40x Award-Winning Lash Artist… What It Really Takes to Win Competitions & Stand Out | Justyna Zoledziejewska
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If you’ve ever thought about entering a lash competition or wondered why some artists keep winning - this episode is for you.
Justyna is a 40x award-winning lash artist, speaker, and judge, and she breaks down what it really takes to win - from what judges are actually looking for, to how to choose the right competitions, and the mistakes that stop artists from placing.
But her journey didn’t start there.
From moving to the UK alone, training as a paramedic, and starting over m...
From Mobile Artist to Salon Owner: The Reality of Building A Successful Salon | Beauty Bae’s Emma Sullivan-Webb
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If you’ve ever thought about opening a salon - or you’re already in the process - this episode is a must listen.
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The Secret to Turning One Client Into a Lifetime Client (It’s Not Just Your Work)
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If your clients aren’t coming back… it’s probably not your work.
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In this solo episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I’m breaking down what actually turns a on...
Burnout Made Her Body Shut Down: How to Overcome Burnout, Set Boundaries, Beat Imposter Syndrome, Build Confidence & Visualise Your Goals with Business Coach Marissa
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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or burnt out in your business? This episode will show you why - and how to change it.
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Burnout doesn’t just affect your mind - it can show up i...
My Sister Talks About My Lash Journey… This Made Me Cry
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I didn’t expect to cry during this episode… but hearing what my sister and mum said about my journey completely got me.
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Feeling Like You’re Not Enough: Let’s Talk About Imposter Syndrome
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In this episode I’m talking about something that I think almost all of us experience at some point… imposter syndrome.
I share some of my own experiences with it throug...
Running a Business Is Easy… Right?
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Running a business looks easy from the outside… but once you’re in it, you realise you’re wearing every hat.
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How To Raise Your Prices With Confidence - Even If You’re Scared
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Raising your prices can feel terrifying - not because you don’t know you should, but because you’re convinced that the moment you do, everyone will leave.
So you sit with the same p...
Everyone Wants to Be an Educator… Do You Have What It Takes? | Darja Striletskaja
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In this episode, I’m joined by Darja Striletskaja, an award-winning lash educator with over 15 years in the beauty industry - and a story that truly inspires.
Originally from Esto...
Social Media Is Part of Your Job - Not an Option
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Social media isn’t something you do when you have time - it needs to be part of your job.
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Veronica Rich: From Starting Over to OG Lash & Brow Artist | 3 Non-Negotiables for Online Course Success
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Veronica Rich is a true OG of the lash and brow industry.
In this episode, she shares her journey - from training and competing in lashes in Moldova, to starting over in the UK after leaving a toxic relationship, and ultimately becoming one of the first trainers at London Lash.
But this conversation goes deeper than her story.
✨ We break down exactly what it takes to bu...
Stop Waiting, Start Knocking | Why I Stopped Waiting to Be Chosen
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What if the only thing standing between you and your dream is the fact that you’re waiting for permission?
In this episode, I talk about the mindset shift that changed everything for me - going from waiting to be noticed, to being the one who knocks first. I share my personal experience of winning competitions, dreaming of judging them one day, and constantly waiting for someone to reach out and offer me the...
How Karolina Ciapaite Built Clients, Set Boundaries & Didn’t Quit
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In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Karolina Ciapaite — and her story is one of courage, consistency, and trusting the process 🤍
Karolina came to the UK with her partner thinking she’d only stay for a few months… fast forward and those few months turned into 10 whole years. Leaving her family behind and building a lif...
