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.
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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Samira takes us right back to the beginning - from he...
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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I’m joined by Emma from Beauty Bae, a salon own...
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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In this episode, my sister joins me to talk about my journey from the ve...
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.
In this episode, I talk honestly about what it really takes to...
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.
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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...
The Journey That Built Me
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This episode is personal 🤍
I’m taking you back to where it all began - a small village, one road in and one road out, a close community, and a big dream that didn’t yet know how big it could become.
I talk about discovering my love for beauty in secondary school, falling in love with how makeup could be so transformative, studying Level 2 & 3 at beauty academy, and taking the leap into an apprenticeship. Knowing I wanted more, I left my comfort zone and travelled an hour from my villag...
From Bank Desk to Celebrity Clients — and Working with the Biggest Brand in the World | Susanna Kettle Williams
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In this episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I sit down with Susanna Kettle Williams, Head Trainer at London Lash Pro, to talk about how one decision changed everything.
Before lashes, Susanna was working in a bank, even travelling to India for work. After becoming a mum, she knew she needed something that would fit around her children - and around the same time, having her lashes done for the first time gave her a level of confidence that stayed with her. That feeling led her to...
Beyond The Tweezers: Welcome to the family
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Welcome to Beyond the Tweezers!
In this first episode, I’m inviting you into the space and sharing why this podcast exists. This isn’t about techniques or trends - it’s about the artist beyond the skill, the person behind the tweezers, and the conversations that don’t usually make it onto Instagram.
This podcast was created for lash and beauty artists who want more: more honesty, more guidance, more real insight into what building a career in this industry actually looks like.
In this episode, I talk abo...
