Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry Today we are covering the topic that has veen trending all over Instagram and Tik Tok this past week... THE DEATH OF THE LASH INDUSTRY?!  We cover:  My observations from the cleint perspective Why DIY lashes will never replace lash extension services fully  Upholding a luxury experience  How the industry is evolving and how you can evolve with it  FREE ways you can elevate your customer experience    Grab your ticket to The Lash Biz...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!   Today we are joined by Lacey Salem, a licensed esthetcian since 2017 in New York. She opened a solo studio in November of 2019. Then by November of 2021 I expanded and brought on 2 team members. Lacey is a three time winning Lashie Award winner courtesy of The Lash Conference. Former esthetics educator and now all things lash educator. Her newest venture is Laceys Lash and Esthetic Supply, where she is bringing the industries top...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  Today we are talking all about the possible Tik Tok "Ban"  Could Tik Tok really get banned? What does this mean for the 170 million American users and the 7 million American small businesses that run on Tik Tok? And what does this mean for you if you have been trying to grow and build an audience on the platform? Should we ditch the app? Is it worth making content here and what does this mean for your beauty business? I'll be sharing my...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry! Today we are joined by Ashley Bao, the owner of Aura By Ashley where she offers lash extensions + mentorship. Ashley transitioned from Medical Pro to Beauty Pro. She built her clientele and filled her books within 5 months out of esthetician school, was hitting 5 figure months within her first year and when she moved to California with zero clients she built her books again within 3 months. Ashley has a passion for teaching beauty pros how...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry Podcast  Today we cover:  How the Be My Lashentine Event turned out Hosting an event fo your local beauty community  How I found a venue space, vendors and sponsors  Tips for putting together swag bags  Selling Tickets + Marketing the Event  The Cost + Breakdown  KAYLA IG: https://instagram.com/kkartistry_ KAYLA TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kkartistry_  EDUCATED ARTISTRY: https://instagram.com/educatedartistrypodcast 

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  Was social media growth and community building on your vision board for 2024? It is no secret community building is vital for building a brand and to set yiurself a part from the masses.  Today, I am sharing the most underrated Instagram feature for community building (in my opinion). I have been utilizing this feature for my own community and have seen great results, had some of the most amazing conversations in my dms and have gotten a...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  We are joined by Hellen Vuong the owner of Lash Baby Product line and Training.  Hellen started her career in the lash industry in 2016 after moving from Vietman to the United States. Along with operating Lash Baby she has a salon with booth renters. Today we are covering: Moving to the United States + starting a business Client building in 2016 vs today Client building without social media  Personal + Professional boundaries ...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry! Dr Janice Luk is a Optometrist based in Canada that specializes in eye health and beauty trends and has been practicing for 7 years. As a lash artist eye health and the safety of our clients should be our #1 priority for a long and sustainable career. I am thrilled to have an optometrist join us today to teach us today about eye health and lash extensions to expand our knowledge. We Cover: Eye Health in our clients and ourselves...

WELCOME BACK!  Today we are covering:  The top episode of 2023 winner Be My Lashentine Event  My Lash Trend Predictions for 2024  Content Strategies and Predictions  Be My Lashentine Tickets! Use code PODCAST to save 15% on your ticket  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-my-lashentine-tickets-  

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  We have a solo epsiode for you to end the 2023 lineup of podcast episodes. Thank you all for an amazing year of guests, episodes and growth. We will be taking a short break and return with episodes and reveal the 2023 mist downlaoded episode winner on January 17th.   We Cover: 2023 most Downloaded Episode Competition (cut off 12/31 at 11:59pm) Be My Lashentine Event  Why I retired my masterclasses  My opinion about New Years...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  We have another DOUBLE FEATURE episode that was recorded at The Lash Conference  with Bryce Sechler and Sydnee McGee. Both these guests have been on the podcast earlier this year and I am excited to have them back to take a deep dive in their transformations since our last chat   Sydnee Interview:  The decision to close her lash product line Zalura Taking time to REST and REALIGN  The next steps for Sydnee   FOLLOW SYDNEE:...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  Today's guest is Lia Juhas, a lash artist, international educator, speaker + judge with over 2,300 students. She is an OG lash artist that started in 2013 with $27 in her bank account and within 3 years built a multiple 6 figure beauty business. In 2022 she started her second business and scaled to 6 figures within 9 months and only worked 20 hours per week. Her deepest passion lies in unlocking the full potential of beauty business owners...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  Today we are joined by Crystal Perez, she is the owner of Butterfly Kiss Lash and lash supply store in Phoenix Arizona. She is the Co-Founder of the International Lash Expo that will be held in Glendale Arizona March 2024. We cover:  Crystals journey into the beauty industry Starting a product line and opening the first supply store in Arizona  Attending conferences vs being an exhibtor  The International Lash Expo creation  Tickets,...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  Today we are joined by Erin Taylor, Owner of Monarch Lash Co and Undefined Studios in Salem Oregon. This episode was recorded at the Lash Conference in October  We cover:  Erins journey into the beauty industry Lash trainings  Online course creation that has reached 44 countries, 2,000 students. The opening of Undefined Studios in 2021  Studio Managment  Get 10% off online courses or course bundles with code KKARTISTRY (this code is...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  Today I am joined by Olivia Knight and Anne Frehner the owners of Lash Apothecary and creators of the Opal UV light system.  We cover:  The difference between UV and LED The Light spectrum and safety for artist and client  Research of UV light exposure over long time periods The importance of knowledge and the chemicals in adhesive  Humidity and Temparture with the UV system  UV light and the truth about sensitivities  Benefits for lash...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry! We have a double feature for you today. This episode contains two interviews I did live at The Lash Confernece.  First we have Amanda Wagner from Pretty Little Lash Co.  We cover:  Building a high end clientele in a small town Running a salon with booth renters Building a business and changing her families lives  Follow Amanda on IG $200 of 1 month VIP coaching - Only available to the podcast listeners ☺️   Code: LASHCON2023   ...

Welcome to this weeks episode!  We are sharing an interview that was recorded live at The Lash Conference. Our guest is Ali Lilly, the owner of Lash Anarchist and host of The Lash Anarchist podcast.  We Cover:  The move from Arizona to Florida Returning to the lash chair as an employee  Merging with Lash Bomb  The Love is Blind Season Finale  ALI IG: https://www.instagram.com/lashanarchist/ KAYLA IG: https://instagram.com/kkartistry_ KAYLA TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kkartistry_  ...

This weeks episode we are catching up about my time at the 2023 Lash Conference!  If you're new here, WELCOME!  We Cover:  My first year having a booth Recap of the weekend  How I set up my booth/offers I had  The live podcast interviews  What I would do different as a sponsor next year  Gratitude    KAYLA IG: https://instagram.com/kkartistry_ KAYLA TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kkartistry_  EDUCATED ARTISTRY: https://instagram.com/educatedartistrypodcast 

It's Spooooooky season and today we are reading your stories! I asked you guys to submit your stories about nightmare clients, horrifc experiences and even spooky tales. You all delivered!  Enjoy the this Halloween special episode 🎃👻   KAYLA IG: https://instagram.com/kkartistry_ KAYLA TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kkartistry_  EDUCATED ARTISTRY: https://instagram.com/educatedartistrypodcast 

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry!  Today talk about:  Lala's self development journey  Confidence Building in business and yourself  Setting Boundaries  Finding your 'HER' Balancing Wellness and Business Daily routines for self confidence  LALA IG: https://www.instagram.com/iiitslala/ FREE Masterclass!  Join here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/223185190098019/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF   KAYLA IG: https://instagram.com/kkartistry_ KAYLA TIK TOK:...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry! It's offically October which means the holiday season is quickly approaching. Is your beauty business prepared? Do you have strategies in place?  We cover:  Irresistable offers Leveraging gift cards and goft vouchers  Strategies for your clients to return in January and February  Increasing average dollar sale with retail and add ons  Why holiday planning with benefit your beauty business  Caties Holiday Prep and Plan Masterclass  CATIE...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Educated Artistry! We Cover: Prepping your business and clients for your time away Packing and what to bring Planning out your conference experience  What to wear during the day and bring with you   Networking and connections   Rest and returning back to clients   Submit your LASH HORROR STORIES by Oct 2nd https://kkartistry.com/educatedartistry Less than 30 tickets left! Grab your ticket to the Lash Conference with code LASHCON100 for $100 off KAYLA...

Todays epsidoe we cover: Tips for thriving during a slow season in business Increasing revenue with current clientele  Offering promotions without slashing your prices in half  Normalizing slow seasons  Have a spooooky story to share? Submit your story for our Halloween special 'Lash Horror Stories' email [email protected] KAYLA IG: https://instagram.com/kkartistry_ KAYLA TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kkartistry_  EDUCATED ARTISTRY:...

Today I am joined by Megan Mcfadden, she has been a lash artist sicne 2014, an avid traveler and entreprenuer. Megan is also a childhood friend if mine and we go back all the way to preschool! If you're a regular listener this episode is different compared to others. Megan and I are getting vulnerable about our past relationships and the lessons learned from feeling held back and growing apart from a long term partner.  Today we cover:  Megan's lash career journey Past relationships and...