Beauty, Business & Bullshit is a candid podcast for beauty professionals who want more than surface-level conversations. We dive into business strategy, industry experiences, client stories, career growth, and the real-life challenges that come with building a beauty career. Expect practical advice, honest perspectives, plenty of laughs, and absolutely no sugarcoating.
Because behind every successful beauty professional is a story worth telling. ✨
What do you do when a client asks to pay you later? We're talking payment boundaries, awkward money conversations, and protecting your business. Plus, Rachel has an update on the bad review saga from Episode 15. 👀
10 Oct 2026
Episode 16 | Your Books Are Slow, Now What?
Chavaun shares a tricky situation involving a minor, a haircut, and an unhappy parent. Then we're asking: is the economy really that slow, or is it time to change your strategy? Let's talk about what you can do when your books aren't as busy as you'd like.
3 Oct 2026
Episode 15 | So You Got A Bad Review...
This week, we're talking about what happens when a client isn't happy and how to handle bad reviews without losing your mind. Chavaun brings Rachel a bad lash experience, Rachel shares her own review horror stories, and one of our Badass Beauties ends the episode with a hilariously embarrassing waxing story.
26 Sept 2026
Episode 14 | Retail Isn't Dead, You're Strategy Might Be
Rachel FINALLY tells the infamous brick story we teased in our trailer! Then we're talking retail. Are clients still buying products from their beauty professionals, or has easy access to products changed the game? And if your retail sales are struggling, is access really the problem... or is it your sales strategy?
20 Sept 2026
Episode 13 | Signed, Sealed & Maybe Don't Do It
From contracts and non-competes to clients asking for something you know isn't going to work, this week we're talking about protecting yourself, having honest conversations, and knowing when "no" is the right answer.
12 Sept 2026
Episode 12 | How Personal Is Too Personal?
Rachel started therapy, Chavaun ditched her stilettos (temporarily 😭), and somehow we ended up talking boundaries. This week, we're diving into the relationships we build with clients, when professional becomes personal, and where we draw the line with topics like religion and politics.
5 Sept 2026
Episode 11 | When the Lines Get Blurry
This week, we're talking about the relationships we build with clients and what happens when professional lines start to get blurry. Chavaun shares a recent salon experience that ultimately led her to leave, which opens up a bigger conversation about W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, and why those lines get so messy in the beauty industry.
Badass Beauties, how would you have handled it?
29 Aug 2026
Episode 10 | Consider the Yeti Collateral
One of our Badass Beauties shares a wild client story involving vaping, missing money, and an abandoned Yeti. Then we get into the side of running a beauty business that people don't always see, from the expenses to the responsibilities and all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running.
22 Aug 2026
Episode 09 | No Solicitors Please!
We have our first listener story! 🎉 This week, we dive into a listener submission before flipping the conversation around and looking at things from the business owner’s perspective. We’re talking clients doing their own services, boundaries, soliciting, and the realities of running a beauty business.
Submit Your Story Here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchkSXTx2oVKLhPO4te6oIvv8rprWIW4ntIB-_eUsBf6ebhwg/viewform)
15 Aug 2026
Episode 08 | Software Decisions
This week, Rachel shares her experience switching scheduling software and what it taught her along the way. We talk about navigating business changes and why the relationships we build with our clients should always be part of the equation.
Submit a Story (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchkSXTx2oVKLhPO4te6oIvv8rprWIW4ntIB-_eUsBf6ebhwg/viewform)
9 Aug 2026
Episode 07 | Looking the Part
How much does your appearance impact your career? This week, we’re talking about first impressions, personal branding, and learning to accept constructive criticism. Then we share two personal stories: Rachel opens up about how honest feedback affected a friendship, and Chavaun shares how changing her look transformed the clients she attracts and the way people perceive her as a beauty professional.
2 Aug 2026
Episode 06 | Trust Your Gut
Not every client is a good client. This week, we’re talking about how to recognize red flags, set professional boundaries, and handle creepy or inappropriate client behavior with confidence. We share our experiences, offer practical tips, and discuss why trusting your instincts is one of the most important skills in the beauty industry.
26 Jul 2026
Episode 05 | They Just Don't Get It
Working in the beauty industry isn’t your typical 9-to-5. This week, we’re talking about helping friends, family, and partners understand the reality of unpredictable schedules, inconsistent income, and the demands of building a beauty career.
Then we share two unforgettable client stories: one client refused to pay and walked out, and another showed up late to their appointment covered in blood after trying to rescue an injured raccoon.
19 Jul 2026
Episode 04 | Know Your Worth (Then Charge It)
Are you charging what you’re worth?
This week, we’re talking about pricing with confidence, knowing your value, and overcoming the fear of raising your prices. Then we share two behind-the-chair stories: Rachel tells the story of a client who left her feeling uneasy, and Chavaun shares what it was like to fire a client for the very first time.
12 Jul 2026
Episode 03 | Journey Through the Industry Part 2 Chavaun
In Part Two of our Journey Through the Industry series, Chavaun shares how she got started in the beauty industry, the experiences that shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From the early days behind the chair to becoming an educator, this is the story of the journey that brought her here.
4 Jul 2026
Episode 02 | Journey Through the Industry Part 1 Rachel
This week, we’re kicking off our Journey Through the Industry series with Rachel’s story. From the beginning of her career to where she is today, we’re talking about the moments, challenges, and experiences that helped shape her journey.
28 Jun 2026
Episode 01 | Who the Hell Are We? Meet Your Hosts
Who are we, and how did we end up in the beauty industry?
In our first full episode, we’re sharing our personal journeys into beauty, the career paths that shaped us, the lessons we learned along the way, and the experiences that inspired us to start Beauty, Business & Bullshit. Get to know your hosts and hear the stories behind the business before we dive into the beauty, the business, and all the bullshit in between.
23 Jun 2026
Trailer | Welcome to Beauty, Business & Bullshit
Welcome to Beauty, Business & Bullshit, where the conversations are as real as the industry isn’t.
After years of working in beauty, we’ve learned that behind every successful service, thriving business, and perfectly curated Instagram feed is a story nobody talks about.
We’re here to talk about those stories.
From client experiences and career lessons to business strategy, industry trends, and the occasional hot take, we’re bringing you honest conversations about what it’s really like to build a career in beauty.
No gatekeeping. No sugarcoating. Just real talk, real experiences, and real lessons from two beauty pros who’ve seen a little bit of everything.
If you’ve ever worked in beauty, you’ll feel right at home.
Welcome to the show.!
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