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Aug. 22, 2020

The SugarShow, S2, Ep. 7: Get the Scoop on What Makes a Quality Sugar Paste

Today we welcome Mark Essay with Sugar of the Nile! Mark manufactures sugar and is here to answer all of the questions surrounding why sugar does what is does. During lockdown, we have had quite the adventure keeping business going. One of the things that people started doing was making…

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Aug. 8, 2020

What to Expect from a Skincare Distributor with special guests Wendi & Cee, Alexander’s Aesthetics

A business that sells to customers is the technical description of a distributor. Alexander’s is so much more than that! Alexander’s Aesthetics started in the family. The love of skincare prompted him to purchase many many products over the years trying to find the best ones out there. In the…

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Aug. 1, 2020

The SugarShow, S2, Ep. 5: Being Legally Strong in Your Biz with special guest Joey Vitale

This episode is a MUST LISTEN! Don’t make the mistake of picking a sugary sweet name for your biz without learning more from our guest, Joey Vitale from Indie Law. When Joey Vitale was in college, he was bribed by his father to go to law school with a new…

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July 25, 2020

The SugarShow, S2, Ep. 4: Mindfully Pricing and Creating Your Menu with special guest Joelle Lee

Welcome back to episode 4 of The SugarShow. We are here with Joelle Lee to share her story and share some nuggets of wisdom on mindfully creating and pricing your menu. Joelle Lee is an esthetician, previously a medical esthetician. She proceeded to specialize in laser treatments with a focus…

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July 18, 2020

The SugarShow, S2, Ep. 3: Summer Sugaring--Keeping Your Cool

Welcome to Love2Sugar’s The SugarShow’s 3rd episode “Summer Sugaring--Keeping Your Cool!" I’m Shannon, the “SugarMama,” here to guide you on keeping all things cool this summer. Aaahhhh Summer. Sunshine, beaches, bikinis...and beautifully smooth skin. Music to an estheticians ears! This is the busiest hair removal season for the beauty industry…

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July 11, 2020

The SugarShow, S2, Ep. 2: Advanced Minerals with Special Guest, Annie Mayo

On today’s podcast, we welcome Annie Mayo with Advanced Mineral Makeup. I’ve always seen Annie at shows and her booth is always crowded! She created a line a mineral makeup that provides natural color coverage with minerals that support healthy and happy skin. I am so thankful to have her…

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April 5, 2020

The SugarShow LIVE! Success Stories -Shea Moyer, Sweet and True Educator & owner of Sugar and Blo

Welcome to our first ever LIVE SugarShow! This will be a new format so we can reach more sugarists with our message of Sweet Success! Shea has been a renowned Esthetician in Boise, Idaho since 2010. She is the owner of SUGAR & BLO, a Sugaring Studio and Blow Dry…

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March 29, 2020

Ep18: Meet Mark Essay with Sugar of the Nile

What a pleasure it was to spend some time with Mark Essay with Sugar of the Nile sugaring products! In fairness, this episode's quality is a bit choppy because of the technical challenges through this COVID-19 time when everyone is using bandwidth! We will be interviewing Mark and his partner…

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March 28, 2020

Special Shelter in Place Edition Talking Biz with Angela Green, Skin Biz School

In these uncertain times, it's always best to reach out to our business gurus and find some certainty when it comes to our beauty businesses. We will get through these restrictions and come out the other side. And when we do, this episode will come down and a new fresh…

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March 27, 2020

Shelter In Place Edition: Keeping Healthy with Myra Aviles and Raunette Vaughn

In these stay at home times there are many things we can do to stay healthy! Essential oils can be used to keep your home clean and your emotions calm. Join us on this beautiful podcast, where we not only discuss which essential oils you can use in your diffuser…

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March 23, 2020

The SugarShow: Special Shelter in Place Edition with your host, Shannon O'Brien Sophia

The time has never been better to learn how to sugar! In this uncertain time of "sheltering in place" (a term we never have used before!) have a skill to rely on in tough times is key to survival in your skincare business. Shannon O'Brien Sophia is the host of…

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March 1, 2020

The SugarShow: Ep 17- How to Work a Skincare Tradeshow with Barry Eichner

Spend some time talking about how to work a beauty tradeshow in 2020 with Barry Eichner of Lipgloss & Aftershave!

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Feb. 16, 2020

The SugarShow: Episode 16- Meet Karin Noll, owner and formulator of Keko Sugaring Professionals

In this episode, we meet the charming owner of Keko Sugaring Professionals, Karin Noll! Karin Noll is the founder of both Ke Kō Sugaring Professionals, an award-winning, natural skincare company selling to licensed beauty professionals and the Reef to Leaf Project. Ke Kō offers professionals sugar paste with back bar…

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Feb. 9, 2020

The SugarShow Episode 15: Massage Techniques to Help Jittery Sugaring Clients w Gaynor Farmer-Katics

Every day, our clients are becoming more and more stressed...from social pressures, work expectations, or even just traffic frustrations. An appointment to get hair removed can normally add to that stress...unless you have listened and incorporated the techniques by the dynamic Gaynor Farmer-Katics of Enhanced Touch Massage! In this episode,…

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Jan. 26, 2020

The SugarShow: Ep14 Benefits of Being an Employee vs a Solo Esthetician with Kirsten Foss

This episode is one that goes into the MUST LISTEN TO list for the week! Kirsten Foss is a brilliant Business Coach and helps both estheticians and spas get clear on their goals for their businesses. In this episode we discuss: the pros and cons of going out on your…

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Jan. 19, 2020

The SugarShow: Ep13 How and Why to Use LED Light Therapy in your Sugaring Services w/ Richard Maher

Its time to take your sugaring services to the next level! Richard Maher, National Educator for LightStim is with us on the SugarShow to offer just that...using LED post sugaring treatment will enhance your clients' experience and create a loyalty not only because of the great results but the extra…

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Jan. 12, 2020

The SugarShow: Ep12- Make 2020 Your Sweetest Year Financially! Don't Be Afraid of your Money!

Shannon and Daniela have the most real heart to heart conversations and this one doesn't disappoint! We get down to talking about why people don't talk about money, and why they absolutely should when it comes to their success in business. 2020 is all about systems and having a plan…

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Jan. 5, 2020

The SugarShow: Episode11- Getting to Know Mabel Machabvunga-Butler of Tapira Sugar

You know when you just click with someone...and you want to make sure everyone has a chance to meet them too? I have spent quite a bit of time with Mabel over the last few years, and truly she is one of the classiest women I know! She has a…

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Dec. 15, 2019

The SugarShow: Episode 10- Can you Private Label Homecare for Your Sugaring Business

Meet the dynamic mother/daughter team of Hip & Chick Organiks, Vanessa and Maria Neu! They not only offer an amazing line of retail products but they are also offering for estheticians and spas to customize and private label them! BIO: When we started Hip & Chick we had the hopes…

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Dec. 3, 2019

The SugarShow: Episode 9: ASCP- More Than Just Skincare Insurance! Meet Tracy Donley & Emily Morgan

If you think ASCP is just skincare insurance, think again! Meet Tracy Donley, Executive Director and Emily Morgan, Membership Program Manger, who guide us through all the amazing tools they provide to make sure you have a long and prosperous career! Learn about their magazine Skin Deep, technique videos from…

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Nov. 17, 2019

The SugarShow: Episode 8- Meet the Dynamic Women of Sweet and True Sugaring Co.

Meet Tami Blake, the passionate Green Beauty formulator and founder of Sweet and True Sugaring Company. She knew she had to bring a wax alternative into her California spa. In this episode, she shares with us how she took the leap and used a family recipe for sugar paste, perfected…

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Nov. 13, 2019

The SugarShow: Episode 7- Sugaring Clients with Cancer: Morag Currin-Oncology Training Institute

What an honor it is to have Morag Currin, a pioneer in the field of Oncology Aesthetics on the show. Morag is the founder of Oncology Training International and our go-to for any questions we have as it relates to proper education on hair removal for not only cancer patients…

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Nov. 1, 2019

The SugarShow: Ep6: Jenni Nagle & Barry Eichner- Lipgloss and Aftershave

Let's "Edu-tain" our clients with Sugar! We just LOVE dishing with this fabulous duo about all things SUGAR and digital media strategy! Not only do we educate Jenni & Barry about sugaring as a much better option for hair removal, but we dive into what a sugaring professional MUST have…

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Oct. 27, 2019

The SugarShow Ep5: Kate Riley - Salon Sugar

Have you been hearing about Salon Sugar products and have been wondering what this company is all about? Kate Riley, Director of Education, and I sat down to dive deep into the background and vision of this professional sugar supplier. You will find Kate to be a wealth of knowledge…

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