A Question Of Confidence with Joanna Lee (previously known as Behind The Lashes)
By joanna lee
A Question Of Confidence with Joanna Lee (previously known as Behind The Lashes)Jul 09, 2021
A Question of Confidence. Episode 10. Christina Flach
Come with me to delve into this episode with Celebrity Makeup Artist and makeup and skincare brand owner; Christina Flach.
Christina is no stranger to pushing out of her comfort zone and is now a regular presenter on NBC California as their beauty expert. Never having been comfortable in front of the camera, find out how she overcame her fear.
We also discuss the power of makeup but also she explains the power of inner beauty.
She shares her top tips for feeling more confident.
You can find Christina on IG @christinaflachmakeup and @prettygirlmkup
A Question of Confidence - Episode 9. Mila Rose
Mila Rose aka @milarosebirmingham and #cheekyzoom is a bright light in the lash world, sharing her joy and good vibes all around. Mila was on the brink of giving up her lash career until she attended London LashFest. It really was transformational for her and it was the start of her rise to VISIBILITY in the lash community. Fast forward 2 years, she's has multiple lash ambassadorships under her belt, has been on multiple podcasts and has spoken herself at LashFest and is soon to hop up on stage again at Opal Games. I had the pleasure of having her as a member of The Visibility Gateway for 6 months which was all part of her plan to build confidence, profile and to build awareness for the need for deeper inclusivity and diversity across the industry whether that's in the classroom or in our lash rooms.
You can find Mila on Instagram @milarosebirmingham
A Question of Confidence. Episode 8. Paul & Tussanee Luebbers
Hang on to your hats for this one listeners! So delighted to have Lash Royalty joining me on this episode. King and Queen of lash stages, lash podcasts and general all rounders in our industry - bringing colour, energy and EDUCATION.
If you've listened to their fabulous podcast Lashcast you'll know that they leave no stone unturned and they just have so much knowledge and experience. Tuss is an incredible lash artist and always generous with her lash teachings on instagram and Paul is a biz whizz; so if you don't already follow them on IG, check out their handle below.
They are also creators of the world's largest lash convention - LashCon which is coming up in October so check that out too.
I love their candour in this episode. It gets personal too as, Tuss goes deep and shares something very personal indeed. Thank you Tuss x
So enjoy this one....we talk confidence of course and it's full of some really helpful ideas.
IG: @thelashconference @lashcast
A Question of Confidence. Episode 7. Katie Godfrey
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A Question Of Confidence - Episode 6. Dionne Thomas.
Sit back and soak this one in. We go deep into the whys and wherefores of using filters, the pros and cons of getting older and the benefit of 'showing up' even when you don't want to. Dionne also shares what made her 'lose her voice' and what shook her faith in the lash industry once upon a time and why she no longer felt welcome. It's a joosy one chaps. Enjoy!
A Question of Confidence. Episode 5. Nikki Murphy with Lottie Bayman
In this episode I speak to Nikki Murphy of NK Beauty Bar & Academy. Nikki's journey is a lesson in tenacity and courage. Her own struggles in her life, both physical and emotional have led her to the place she is today - a force to reckon with in the beauty industry, one full of knowledge and experience she is bursting to share with her students. She is passionate about helping those who struggle because she has been there herself. She recently spoke so eloquently at LashFest in London and made the whole room sit up and listen. The audience laughed and cried with her, literally! Myself included. Joining us at the end of the podcast is another lash artist; Lottie Bayman - who was deeply moved by Nikki's talk and I invited her on to tell us why.
Nikki has been part of my mentoring programme, The Visibility Gateway for the past 6 months and there is no stopping her now!
If you'd like more information on how you can be more inclusive in your business, Nikki would love to hear from you. You can find her @nkbeautybarandacademy on IG.
If you'd like to speak to Lottie Bayman you can find her @beautybylottie_x on IG.
If you'd like to know more about The Visibility Gateway mentoring programme you'll find me @joanna_lee_coaching on IG.
A Question of Confidence. Episode 4. Anna Curtis - colour yourself confident
Anna Curtis of @the.colour.code on The Gram is a colour consultant, colour psychologist and stylist to the stars - an well little old me and you if you fancy injecting some confidence into your life, just by wearing the right things!
That's right, listen to Anna explain the importance of wearing the right colours can make you look younger, your skin more even and sharpen up your bone structure and generally pep you right up so that you feel generally more confident.
A Question of Confidence. Episode 3. Ava Scarlett
A Question of Confidence - Episode 2. The Male Perspective with Harry D
This was a new one for me as my guest was in the studio with me, not on the end of a zoom interview - and being a CEO of a content creating business - he was not alone - he brought his film crew with him!! Of course he did!
So are men naturally more confident in front of the camera? What tips does Harry have for working to camera and becoming more confident. It's short and SWEET this episode so fill your boots and ENJOY!
If you want to know about his content creating packages for small businesses, you'll find him on Instagram @hadenoughmedia
A Question of Confidence - Episode One - Tress Larson
Meet Tress Larson of Lashbox LA. On the surface she seems to have it all. A dazzling Instagram page, a fabulous career with a prestigious lash brand. She's busy, busy, busy. She oozes self-confidence but is she? How does she actually feel when she's out there on TV shows and speaking at lash events? Does she have any tips and tricks for the rest of us?
A Question Of Confidence - what's it all about? Here's a little introduction (complete with annoying echo effect, sozza, could not work out how to get it off!!)
My promise to you is that there will not be an annoying echo on all of the episodes. I was just bursting to get this out there so that I can hasten on with my first guest - who - is - FABULOUS!
Behind The Lashes # 2
Episode One Hundred and Seventy Six. Tress Larson #1
Tress is coming to London in May to speak at @lashfest__ she is running her training the day before on 14th May and there are a couple of spaces left. There are also a few tickets left to Lashfest. I'm going - I'm MC for the day and speaking also. Come and join us!
Episode One Hundred and Seventy Five. Julie Knight #1
Episode One Hundred and Seventy Four. Hanna Putjato # 8
Episode One Hundred and Seventy Three. Dejsa Junious #1 aka @addictit_lashes
Episode One Hundred and Seventy Two. Sylvia Liu # 5
Episode One Hundred and Seventy One. Frankie Widdows
It's been a few months now since getting back to work and now that I'm back into my groove, Behind The Lashes wants to check in with some old and new. Starting with Frankie Widdows in this episode to see how she's doing and how she is finding this rather strange version of life right now.
Episode One Hundred and Seventy - Girls getting back to it!
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Nine. Shelby Tarleton # 1
A new voice to the series in this episode. I speak to Shelby Tarleton aka Pink Lady Lash and creator and presenter of well known industry podcast LashBoss Radio. Shelby speaks candidly about how Covid felt to a brand new Mum and the toll it took on her mental health and her relationship. We speak about business of course, her upcoming LashBoss Conference and she has some great thoughts for us British lash artists on the brink of going back to work.
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Eight. Mia Clark # 1
Mia Clark has been absent from the lash forums and the socials for a while in lash terms but she is back and she is using Behind The Lashes to bounce back from a pretty dark place. In this episode we talk mega volume, building her business, mental health, trolls and her own close up experience of Covid.
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Seven. Tara Fisher # 10
Back to Farnham Eyelashes headquarters in this hour to speak with Tara Fisher. Lockdown three is taking it's toll but not one to be defeated Tara has turned her hand from eyelashes to other skills. Find out what she's been up to in this episode.
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Six. Jade Jones # 9
Lovely to catch up with Jade Jones in this episode. As usual Jade has been busy. Never one to let a little pandemic keep her down. Red Boss Babes are in full flight and Jade reveals yet another very exciting bit of news in this episode.
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Five. Cindy Nicholls # 8
So happy to be heading back to the west country to catch up with one of my fav people; Cindy Nicholls. Living alone Cindy is definitely feeling lonely and this lockdown is not without it's challenges. But like all of us she is soldiering on and keeping herself busy. Put your feet up and give it a listen.
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Four. Caz West #1
Hopping off to Hemel Hempstead to speak to lash boss, lash artist and nail technician Caz West otherwise known as @Lotusbeauty_bycaz on Instagram I've know Caz for ages via the socials but it was during Lockdown #3 that she really caught my attention by massively stepping out of her comfort zone and going live on Instagram. I was so impressed by her bravery and candour that I wanted to speak to her about why she had done it and why now.
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Three. Sasha Crawley # 1
I catch up with Sasha Crawley otherwise known as @beautyfulyoubysasha on Instagram. Sasha was originally a makeup artist and nail technician before she moved into lashes. Her change of direction into the world of lashes came after a breakdown due to work stress in a previous job. Hear how Sasha picked herself up and carved out a new career for herself. You can see Sasha regularly doing lives on her Insta in the evenings. Upcoming she'll be walking us through a DIY facial. Defo one to tune in for. We all need some self-care right now!
Episode One Hundred and Sixty Two. Bryony Barclay # 1
In this episode lash wizard Bryony Barclay takes us on a journey of her life so far and to some of it's darkest corners. Brave and candid Bryony is quite the inspiration. There are lots of laughs too and a lash adhesive Q and A.
If you have been affected by domestic abuse you can find support here: Women's Aid (most counties have their own specific services) National Abuse Hotline 08082000247
Behind The Mask you can find on www.behindthemask.online
Episode One Hundred and Sixty One. Sian Gibbs # 1
Staying in London for this one. I'm talking to an innovative lash artist who has taken her own experiences and work experience and turned it into a side hustle and one that could be very beneficial to the wider lash community. I talk about good mental health and a whole lot more in this episode with Sian Gibbs.
Episode One Hundred and Sixty. Lauren Cutler (aka LooksbyLol) # 1
Off to the Midlands for this episode to catch up with another youngster in the industry; Lauren Cutler or Looks By Lol on Instagram. Recently crowned Instagram Queen by Lashbase and puts her success down to it being her hobby and one of her favourite things to do. Just check out her instagram and you'll see why she got the prize. Her lashes are all about the drama but actually Lol describes herself as shy. Find out more about her in this interview.
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Nine. Laura Bell # 1
Off to the seaside in this episode to speak to salon owner, trainer, brand owner and lash and nail artist Laura Bell. An outdoors girl through and through. Find out what makes Laura tick in this first interview.
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Eight. Sam Shirley # 1
Staying in London for this episode; I speak with Sam Shirley who is only 3 years into her lash career and yet she has cleaned up on the lash awards. We cover a lot of ground in this one so grab a cuppa and hold on to your hats for a whistle stop tour of life according to Sam.
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Seven. Claire Graham # 1
In this episode I speak to lash artist, brand owner and social media whizz Claire Graham aka The Lash Hause. If you haven't noticed Claire on social media I'm not sure where you've been hiding! Claire's 'on line' persona is whacky, crazy, honest, funny and downright entertaining. A veteran success story on Instagram, more recently she has been taking TikTok by storm. I go Behind The Lashes in this interview to see if her online presence is the real Claire and what makes her tick (tock!)
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Six. Emma Smith #4
We are all in need of a positivity boost and this episode is all about that. Emma Smith aka Lush Lash shares a few tips to get you back on the road to a positive mindset. She adds that her inbox is always open and if you need a bit of help in this area she is happy to help. You'll find her on IG @emmasmith_lushlash_
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Five. Frankie Widdows # 1
A new voice to Behind the Lashes in this episode. A lash artist, trainer, judge, speaker and brand owner. This lash artist is passionate about problem solving and loves nothing more than a really tricky set of sparse lashes! Frankie Widdows bares all in this lovely episode.
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Four. Vilja Birkelund # 7
Off to Norway for this one to catch up with Vilja Birkelund. Find out why 2020 has actually been the best year of her life!
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Three. Emma Smith # 3
It's Black Friday and Emma Smith at Lush Lash in Essex is soooopa busy. As usual Emma is incredibly positive with her outlook. Her organisational skills are nothing short of miraculous and her Black Friday is going off with a bang!
Episode One Hundred and Fifty Two. Kaitlyn Elford # 7
Off back to Canada in this episode to speak to Kaitlyn Elford of Lost Artistry. In previous conversations in this series Kaitlyn hadn't really felt that life was THAT different thanks to Covid 19 as cases were relatively low. Things do seem to have shifted though with tighter restrictions in the last couple of days. See what she has to say about it.
Episode One Hundred and Fifty One. Dionne Thomas # 8
Exciting news in this episode peeps. In her capacity as fellow Lash Angel we finally launch our much awaited competition aimed solely at newcomers to the industry. Listen up for all the details followed by a general catch up with Dionne.
Episode One Hundred and Fifty. Nikki Atkins # 10
Off to chilly Essex in this episode to find out how Nikki Atkins aka Essex Lash is handling this second lockdown. She's been through a lot with her business this year already and it sounds like there is more to come. Find out what is going on as I speak with her.
Episode One Hundred and Forty Nine. Louise Dempsey # 2
Fresh from her ladder and big overhaul of her swanky new premises, I catch up with Lou Dempsey aka Lashes on Fleek to see how she is finding the second lockdown.
Episode One Hundred and Forty Eight. Genevieve Hickin # 7
Back to speak with one of my UK girls now; Genevieve Hickin. Founder and organiser or The Lash Social UK. We catch up on the industry awards, her fears for a longer lockdown and how she feels very different about this one to the last one.
Episode One Hundred and Forty Seven. Trina Dial Horne # 9
DISCLAIMER...Trina wants to add this to the description. Let's just say we do not discuss lashes at all; instead we cover Covid and the impact is it having on multiple levels. Trina shares her thoughts on the restrictions and the wider impact on the human race. She's not a conspiracist exactly but she encourages us to at least ask questions when our lives are being so negatively impacted by this virus. Also she talks about the need to have a 'Family Plan' - which I don't! Such a challenging discussion for me and really got me thinking. So buckle up and get ready for this one if you're game! (apologies for slight sound blips)
Episode One Hundred and Forty Six. Tara Fisher # 9
On day 6 of lockdown mark 2 in England I head back to speak to Tara Fisher aka Farnham Eyelashes. I find out where her head is at this time around and find her desperately trying to relax....do you think she's going to manage it? (I have my doubts!)
Episode One Hundred and Forty Five. Arune Mooney # 1
Heading of to the land of lockdown in the West of the UK - Wales. The country is locked down until the 9th November. Arune Mooney is a multi award winning artist and trainer. See how she is handling the 2nd lockdown and her theories on how to beat the virus as individuals.
Episode One Hundred and Forty Four. Shannon Boyle # 1
A new voice on Behind The Lashes today. I speak to Shannon Boyle in Northern Ireland to find out how things are going since their 2nd lockdown of the beauty industry. This 23 year old is a force to be admired. Tender in years but heaped in experience. Check out her entrepreneurial spirit and positive mindset. It's not all been plain sailing by any means. Such a fascinating interview.
Episode One Hundred and Forty Three. Hanna Putjato # 7
Well I've tracked her down...I've found Hanna Putjato! Such a lovely catch up with Hanna. A truly positive vibe as you might expect but amongst all her optimism about the industry in general, there's some really solid business advice. A good value listen for sure!
Episode One Hundred and Forty Two. Katie Godfrey # 8
I am back with Katie Godfrey in this episode to catch up with her since she's been able to open her salon fully. How is business? Is she finding it slow like so many of us? If so, does she have any advice on how we can keep ourselves motivated and feeling any sense of financial security?
Episode One hundred and forty one. Nikki Atkins # 9
So good to be back to speak with Nikki Atkins aka Essex Lash to see how this English lash artist is finding life since the re-opening of her beloved salon, the kids going back to school and this weeks change to the law.
One Hundred and Forty. Compilation of messages from Behind The lashes...good luck!
A selection of voices gathered at very short notices tonight, in response to the late news that most lash artists in England can start tomorrow (15th August 2020). What a rollercoaster! We've got this though and we really are all in this together...