Episodes

This week on The Sugar Show, we’re going to get colorful. Today I’m sitting down with Chrissie Paraschos, the Director of Education and the lead trainer for the CBON Group of Companies. I can’t wait for you to hear how Chrissie started out, her journey as a boss babe, and why climbing the mountain may be 100% worth it in the end. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why you should start combining services ASAP. How sugaring can improve your brow work. The secret to taking care...

I am beyond excited to finally announce the arrival of our brand new Love2Sugar App! This has been in the works for a long time now and it really came from listening to all of you. So this week, I’m diving in headfirst with everything you need to know about this amazing resource for you, my sugar pros! So what are you waiting for? Head over to Love2Sugar.com/app right now! Smooth operators are standing by ;) BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why I threw in the towel on social ...

Have you ever wondered if the work/life balance is truly attainable or just a fairy tale? In this episode, you're gonna meet Michelle Brown; a stay-at-home mom who decided to go back to esthetics school, who’s had some health challenges, and has had a smile on her face the whole way and made it happen. She is so booked, it was actually hard to get this interview with her - and isn’t that the goal? To not only be booked, but to have that work/life balance and do it in such a smart way. Michell...

As a woman and also as an esthetician, I think it's super important for us to understand our parts & all the health techniques, research, and wisdom from others that come into making sure that our parts are happy. Therese Clark, the founder of Lady Suite, is the expert in that department. She has worked hard to bring us a well-researched, well-thought-out product line that we can offer to our clients and use ourselves that ensures a pH-balanced microbiome for a happy, smooth, and healthy kitty. ...

When we first start out in the skincare industry or learn something new like sugaring, there is a learning curve that some of us haven't experienced since beauty school. I’ll admit when I first learned to sugar, not only did it challenge me physically with hand-eye coordination, but mentally by challenging my ego in a big way. So today we’re going to tune out all that fear and doubt and tune into our higher selves to create a treatment room that feels safe, authentic, and joyful! BY THE TIME Y...

Everyone’s been talking about preparing for the recession, but what about the business boom that comes next? Last week we looked forward to the upcoming "slow" season. This week we’re throwing it back to 2021, when we were all coming out of the biggest recession most of our businesses had ever experienced, and reflecting on how we all coped when our books went from wide open to overbooked. So as we start to look forward to 2023, I hope you’ll enjoy this journey back in time with me and walk awa...

Some say it's coming. Some say we're in it. Regardless, we need to be prepared. Whether it's a true “recession” or just slow months in general, we all need to make a big-picture effort in our skincare businesses to plan for those times that are slower. So today I’m throwing it all the way back and giving you a peek behind the curtain on how I survived 2009, all the nitty gritty details I learned from it, and what I would actually do differently. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVE...

Remember back in quarantine when everyone decided to try a new hobby? Well instead of trying to become a pro sourdough baker, my guest today Amber Lynn decided to put down her wax stick and master the art of sugaring. If you’ve ever thought about switching to sugar, you’re going to want to listen up because Amber is walking us through her journey from start to finish and sharing how sugar can take your business to levels you never even dreamed of. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL ...

Are you stuck dreaming about your best life instead of actually living it? I'm going to guide you through six soul-searching questions that will take the daydreams and make them a reality. Whether you're just starting out on your esthetics journey or you’ve been in business for a while and you’re wondering if it’s too late - we’re tackling all those nasty limiting beliefs that can get in your way and digging deep to put you on the path to greatness. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DI...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever questioned if what you’re doing with your career or life is the “right” choice? This week I’m joined by Melissa Hoffmann. Melissa is a life and business coach who’s ultimate goal is to help women figure out their purpose, develop the confidence to feel that they can actually have what they want, and create the business they've been dreaming of. Melissa is really digging deep into the nitty gritty of being an entrepreneur, tackling imposter syndrome, and finding ...

Hello and welcome back to one of our favorite weeks. It's time for the Sweet Success Story Series! (Try saying that five times fast). Each month we feature a body sugaring pro who is killing it in his or her skincare business. We not only follow along on their journey through choosing sugar for their clients, but how it felt to make that decision to learn to sugar, and to ultimately see the benefits of the sweet stuff as it relates to building a strong business. So this month, I wanted to fea...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by Instagram Reels. While the growth of the sugaring space on social media can feel like an exciting opportunity to show off your skills and grow your business, when you start comparing yourself to other estheticians the FOMO (or fear of missing out) can become overwhelming. That’s why this week I’m tackling online FOMO and imposter syndrome head-on and spilling my secret to shifting your mindset from one of competition to one of communi...

Welcome BACK to The Sugar Show! This episode marks our official return to the world of podcasting, and I’m so excited to continue this journey. I’m not going to sugarcoat it (see what I did there?), but my time away was far from a vacation. After life threw me a curveball, I got to learn all over again how to handle grief, loss, and the power sugaring has helped me rise from the ashes once again. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: The answer to the question on everyone’s mind: whe...

Soooo many reasons to listen to this episode! 1. Learn how a single teen mom created a schedule packed skincare business DURING COVID. 2. Be inspired by a success story that will either make you jump toward learning to sugar or nod your head in agreement that it was a great choice for your business too 3. Lift your spirits with a story of joy and gratitude 4. Gain a little insight as to what it takes to become a successful sugaring professional 5. And soooo much more! Kendall Myer has a fire in...

Welcome to our Sugar & Soul Series guest, Jennifer Weir, Certified Life Coach and Host of the Starting From Perfect Podcast! In this episode, we focus on our loved ones and how to help them understand our business. Sometimes we find ourselves with family or friends who just don't understand what we do and come off as unsupportive. Instead of experiencing conflict, Jen and Shanno will help you to understand their concerns and perspective and really helps us develop a "manual" for how to support ...

Welcome to the newest season of the Sugar Show podcast! We have spent 2020 and 2021 in survival mode. Between lockdowns and political unrest, cancellations and worry. But we have made it through! Congratulations! This episode is all about moving forward to THRIVE in your skincare and or sugar business! We are going to cover how to PLAN for your success in 2022, not just run after it! So, grab your planners and some colorful pens, a cup of your favorite beverage, and lets do this! We will go o...

In 2009, host Shannon O'Brien had just gone through a divorce, sold her Lake Tahoe day spa and moved to a new city with her two boys as a single mom. She set up a small skin care studio and was in the midst of creating a new client base when the recession hit, and suddenly many of her clients were no longer able to justify including beauty services in their weekly or even monthly routines. However, Shannon began to notice a trend: while she lost the majority of her facial clients, her hair remov...

Are you a seasoned sugar professional who is swamped with work as the world starts to reopen? Are clients flocking to your doorstep after months of hearing about the wonders of sugar through friends, family and social media? This is a great problem to have…right? Even though it’s a wonderful feeling to have a solid client base, it’s also exhausting when you can’t accommodate everyone who’s seeking out your services. If this problem feels familiar, you’ll definitely want to tune into this week’s ...

Are you looking to take your skin care business to the next level? Have you heard about the wonders of sugaring, but you’re not quite sure where to start? If you’re ready to take the sugaring plunge, we’ve got you covered. In this episode of The Sugar Show, the SugarMama® shares the tips and tricks you need to get started with sugaring. Here’s a sneak peek into her sugaring playbook: Find a skilled, certified sugar professional near you on www.thesugarnetwork.com. Get certified, first with an o...

Now more than ever, it is important to take advantage of opportunities to expand your streams of revenue. Join the SugarMama and Peter Marchese, Managing Partner of AMP Medical Products, to discuss how sugar pros can AMP up their retail sales with medical-grade products! You may not have realized that private-label, medical-grade pre and post care product lines are within reach for your sugaring and aesthetic business. AMP Medical Products is an easy, efficient, and cost-friendly way to impleme...

Have you taken the necessary steps to make sure your sugar business is protected with the appropriate trademark? We want to help estheticians, cosmetologists, sugaring professionals and beauty babes feel confident knowing that the brand they are building is available and protected, so you can sleep at night knowing that you don’t have to be afraid of a cease and desist letter. In this episode of The Sugar Show, SugarMama Shannon O’Brien sits down with her legal guide, Joey Vitale, to discuss th...

If that little ball of lemon, sugar, and water has got you frustrated...listen up, this episode is for YOU! First off... Don't Give Up! I was a terrible student of sugaring. My brain just didnt connect with my hand to get the mold OR the flick right. I would practice just like my trainer showed me (with no videos at the time to take home with me!). No matter how hard I pushed I just couldnt get that ball of sugar off someone's skin, let alone remove hair! In this episode, you will not only he...

Are you asking all the right questions when your client comes in for their sugaring treatment? Do you know the kinds of questions you should be asking? Spend some time with the SugarMama as she dives into the kinds of information you need to be getting from your sugaring clients... to understand exactly WHY they are having the outcomes they are having with their skincare. Hair removal doesnt have to be painful or confusing for your clients because they have YOU as their Go To for Sugaring! NEE...