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This episode of the Beauty Business School podcast is a real, unfiltered look at what it actually takes to build a successful beauty business.

I sit down with Carmen McNamara, founder of Skin Fairy and Little Sunshine Spa, who shares her journey from waxing in her bedroom at 15 to running multiple thriving businesses. But more importantly.. she pulls back the curtain on what most people don’t talk about.

We dive into:

•  Why business is never a straight line (and why that’s normal) 
•  The reality of building, growing, and sometimes struggling in business 
•  Leadership, team culture, and what it really means to run an A team 
•  The importance of client care over quick wins 
•  Money, mistakes, and why so many salons go under 
•  Showing up online authentically (even when it’s uncomfortable) 
•  And the mindset shifts you need to actually make this work long term 

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the truth behind the scenes hard moments, big lessons, and what it really takes to stay in the game.

If you’ve ever thought “this feels harder than it should”… this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and you’re probably a lot closer than you think.

Are you looking to level up your salon in 2026? Every beauty business owner needs Beauty Business Foundation, this is the KEY areas you need to have a successful beauty business. Want to learn more? 

 https://beautybusinessschool.com.au/beauty-business-foundations/ 

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