This week on BROWDUCATION, Megs is joined by corrective skincare specialist Molly Markland of Skin by Molly M. for a thoughtful conversation around skin barrier health, hydration, and why long-term results should always come before instant gratification.

Together, they unpack how aggressive treatments impact the skin, what professionals should watch for before performing services, and why staying within your scope of practice leads to better outcomes for clients.

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Podcast discusses:

• 🧬 Why skin barrier health matters before any treatment

• 💧 Hydration and barrier-supporting ingredients

• ⏳ Instant gratification vs long-term skin health

• ✂️ Signs of compromised skin before waxing or tinting

• 🧠 Setting professional boundaries within your scope

• 🎯 Niching down for stronger results

  ⚠️ Episode Note:
  Due to technical difficulties, this episode was cut off before its natural end. Stay tuned for more with Molly when she returns to the podcast for a follow-up episode coming soon.

  Follow Molly and Skin by Molly M. :

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  🌐 : www.chicoskincare.com

  
  

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  Find here: VITAMIN A SKIN SCIENCE: A scientific guide to healthy skin

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👑 The Brow King is back! Megs sits down with René De La Garza @skinmaestro to talk career pivots, building community in the brow/lash world, and what it really takes to deliver healthy, consistent brow lamination results—without sacrificing the client experience.

René shares his origin story (yes… opera singer era 🎼), the behind-the-scenes mindset that helped him build Brow Down Studio, and why education-first brands are changing the game for pros. They also dive into the rise of intimate industry events like Brow Bash, common lamination mistakes even experienced artists make, and the “small luxury” touches that keep clients coming back—like René’s signature Crown Chakra Massage. ✨

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How René went from opera + corporate beauty to brow artistry 🎭➡️🖤
• Why Brow Bash works (and why trade shows are shrinking) 🤝
• The real reason brows “fall out” after lamination (hint: user error)
• The #1 mistake brow artists make: skipping consultation 📝
• How to elevate retention with client experience + luxury touches 💆‍♀️
• Trend forecast: lamination isn’t going anywhere + tints are leveling up 🎨

Follow René + Brow Down Studio Pro

• IG (René): @skinmaestro
• IG (Brand): @browdownstudiopro
• Websites: browdownstudiopro.com + browdownstudio.com 🌐

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This week on Browducation, Megs sits down with Savannah Estelle Johnson of @thebrowstar or an honest conversation about branding, specialization, and building a sustainable beauty business.

Savannah shares her journey from beauty school during COVID to becoming a brow-focused artist and educator — including why narrowing her services changed everything, how branding helped her stand out in a saturated industry, and why clear client communication is just as important as technical skill.

They also unpack realistic expectations around brow services, including tinting, lamination, and permanent makeup, and discuss why honesty, focus, and alignment lead to stronger client relationships and long-term growth.

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why niching down can accelerate growth
🎨 Branding as a trust-building tool
🧠 Client education vs. unrealistic expectations
✂️ Tinting, lamination, and permanent makeup realities
📣 Communication as a core business skill
🔥 Building a business that supports your lifestyle

🔗 Connect with Savannah Estelle Johnson:
📲 Instagram: @thebrowstar

🌐 thebrowstar.com

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This episode includes a few brief audio glitches due to technical difficulties. Thanks for your patience — the conversation is worth it. 💛

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In this solo episode w/ Megs, she discusses how client care isn’t just about warm towels or spa music — it’s about clear communication, strong boundaries, and trust.

Megs breaks down how client care and communication directly impact retention, rebooking, and long-term success in the beauty industry. Drawing from over a decade behind the chair, she shares the exact mindset shifts and systems that help keep books full — even when things don’t go perfectly.

If you’re tired of constantly chasing new clients and want to build a sustainable, booked-out business, this episode is for you.

She talks about:
✨ Why being clear works better than being clever or kitschy
✨ How client education before, during, and after appointments builds loyalty
✨ Why boundaries are a form of care — not punishment
✨ How transparency turns service hiccups into long-term trust
✨ The difference between a great first impression and true retention
✨ Why professionalism actually makes clients feel more supported
✨ How consistent communication keeps your books full over time

If you’re a brow artist, lash artist, or beauty professional looking to build a sustainable, booked-out business rooted in trust, this episode will help you rethink client care from the inside out.

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This week on Browducation, Megs sits down with Jenna Carroll @jennacarrollcoaching — a lash + brow business coach and former salon owner — for a real conversation about what “leveling up” actually looks like in the beauty industry. Jenna shares her journey from solo lash artist to educator, salon owner, and full-time coach, plus the mindset and business shifts that helped her choose a career path aligned with her lifestyle.

They unpack the realities behind salon ownership, the pressure to chase a “dream” version of success, and why building a sustainable business means getting clear on your goals, your numbers, and who you’re truly speaking to online.

In this episode, they talk about:
✨ The truth about salon ownership (and why it can feel like a “beast”)
📍 How to align business decisions with the lifestyle you actually want
🧠 Why mindset + identity shifts are part of growth (whether you like it or not)
📊 The importance of numbers, profit margins, and tracking what matters
📣 Messaging + marketing: how to stand out and speak to the right person
🔥 Why “success” doesn’t have to mean working 24/7

Connect with Jenna Carroll:
📲 IG: @jennacarrollcoaching
🌐 Website: www.jennacarroll.co

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This week, Megs sits down with Deanna of @browartistry.lv — to talk about building a brow business rooted in passion, consistency, personal growth, and a true dedication to client experience. Deanna shares her journey from esthetician to corporate manager to brow studio owner, and how leaving corporate America led her to rediscover her creative drive. She opens up about learning brows through obsession, trusting her instincts, the role of therapy in becoming a stronger entrepreneur, and why showing up imperfectly still moves your business forward.

They talk about:
✨ Moving from corporate burnout into beauty entrepreneurship
✨ Learning brows through self-study, screen-recording, and free education
✨ Why consistency matters more than being “the best”
✨ Building a business through passion, obsession, and curiosity
✨ Social media inspiration vs. creative noise
✨ The problem with overpriced online education & integrity as an educator
✨ Raising client experience through consultation, communication & personalization
✨ Personal growth, boundaries, and becoming the version of yourself needed to run a business

Whether you’re a brow artist, new entrepreneur, or beauty pro navigating the transition from passion to profession, this episode is filled with honesty, mindset shifts, and the grounded wisdom that comes from building a business from scratch — and growing alongside it.

Connect with Deanna:

IG → @browartistry.lv
🌐 www.browartistrylv.com

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This week, Megs sits down with Samantha Camastro of @loulabeautyny — to talk about building a thriving brow + lash business through kindness, client care, smart boundaries, and a true luxury experience.

Samantha shares her journey from BOCES cosmetology student to multi-service artist, educator with @elleebana, and owner of a beautiful four-room studio in Armonk, NY. She opens up about balancing services with teaching, why policies should never feel like punishment, and how personal connection is the real secret to long-term success in the beauty industry.

📌 Technical Note:
About three-quarters of the way through the episode, we hit a few small technical difficulties — Samantha’s video drops, and Megs’ feed glitches for a few seconds as well.
Thank you for bearing with us 💛 The audio stays clear and the conversation continues seamlessly.

They talk about:
✨ The most common mistakes students make during hands-on classes
✨ Turning brow shaping from a “five-minute service” into a luxury experience
✨ Why kindness builds a fuller book than any marketing strategy
✨ Setting boundaries without being rigid about policies
✨ How to stay booked without burning yourself out
✨ Growing your business through real-life connection — not just Instagram
✨ What to say when you're too booked to take new clients
✨ Knowing when it’s time to raise your prices

Whether you’re a brow artist, lash educator, or beauty pro navigating the transition from booked-and-busy to structured-and-sustainable, this episode is packed with honesty, clarity, and real business wisdom from two artists who truly care about the client experience.

Connect with Samantha:

IG → @loulabeautyny
⁠🌐 loulabeautyny.com⁠

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1st of a Work/Life Balance Solo Series/Audio Only. This week, Megs comes to listeners fresh from a camping trip that reset her entire nervous system — and honestly, her whole perspective on work, rest, and what “success” really means. After launching a podcast, building a course, taking on more trainings, and being behind the chair four days a week… she hit that crispy, energetically fried wall many beauty pros avoid admitting they’ve reached.

In this solo episode, she shares the truth behind the booked-and-busy culture in the beauty industry, how burnout quietly crept up on her, and what stepping away (and literally touching grass) revealed about her relationship to rest, creativity, and boundaries.

If you’ve been feeling drained, overwhelmed, or like you’re operating on autopilot, this one’s for you. You don’t need a four-day camping trip — but you do need stillness. Megs breaks down what that can look like.

• The reality behind “booked & busy” culture

• Why financial security — not overbooking — is the real goal

• Signs you’re running on fumes (even if you’re still producing)

• How burnout sneaks up without you noticing

• Her experience unplugging completely (no WiFi, no emails, zero notifications)

• Why nature gave her the clarity she didn’t know she needed

• The emotional release that came with slowing down

• Learning to say yes to yourself instead of dropping your own rest

• Boundaries as a non-negotiable part of your business plan

• Shifting your week to support restoration, creativity, and longevity

• A gentle challenge to unplug — even for just one intentional hour

Beauty pros, brow artists, creatives, and service providers feeling overstimulated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the work they used to love. If your nervous system has been waving quiet red flags, this is your permission to pause.

Follow the pod and Megs, your host, on socials for updates 👇
IG: ⁠@browducation⁠ + ⁠@the.eyebrow.goddess⁠
TikTok: ⁠@the.eyebrow.goddess⁠
⁠www.theeyebrowgoddess.com

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