In this episode of the Between Both Cheeks podcast, Becca interviews Kirsten, the founder of Enso Wax. They discuss Kirsten's journey in creating Enso Wax, a brand that aims to disrupt the waxing industry with innovative products. Kirsten shares the story behind the development of Enso Wax's self-stirring wax warmer and their soft wax, which is veg…

In this conversation, we meet with the Estie Bestie, Athena and discuss Athena's role as as a business owner in the beauty industry. We touch on topics such as trademarks, patents, and the importance of collaboration over competition. In this conversation, Athena, Becca, Erin, and Luba discuss the unethical practices and lack of ethical standards i…

Hi listeners! Welcome to today's episode. If you've ever met one of the Bryght team in person, then you probably know about our infamous Merch. Well, that's just the thing that caught Amanda Hofman's attention when she came across us at a trade show earlier this year. Amanda Hofman AKA the Merch Maven, is the queen when it comes to branded, anti-bo…

Karly from Rviita shares her journey of starting a healthy energy drink company and the challenges they faced. Rviita is A NEW GENERATION OF ENERGY! What you can expect from this episode: "Your money is where your mouth is." "Sometimes in life, that's the best way to go, you know, when you have zero options." "Marketing is marketing. And if a custo…

The tales and trials of our newest product launch, our Skin Bryghtening Body wash. She up and grew legs and went missing in action in Dallas! Support the Show. ----- Special offer on Chippendale tickets! Use code BRYGHT25 for 25% off tickets to The Chippendales on Ticketmaster. Use code BRYGHT25 to get 25% OFF your tickets now! Sign up for Emails: …

Y'all..... It's a shame we had to record this episode. Buyer Beware!!! Some esthetic schools are really out to get ya. Shout out to our Trainer Kat from Honey Skin for helping us record this episode. Love Kat? Order a Certified Training and you'll get her booking link to be REALLY trained by Bryght https://bryghtenup.com/collections/wholesale We ha…

Hi listeners! Happy April. Can you believe it's April already? We can't. Luba and Becca popping into your inbox today to say Happy Earth Month, and to explain allllllll the things about our Earth month promo- our "Quality Control Sale" where you can get select Bryght products for up to 50% Off. Which, if you've been around for awhile, you know is C…

Hiya listeners, This week the trio is back to tell you all about one of our newest product launches, Face Off. Face Off is our face cloth replacement towels, and they are an absolute must-have in your routine. Say goodbye to basic, germy towels, these magical cloths are designed to keep your skin looking its absolute best, so say "bye bye" to those…

Testing, testing... Is this thing on? It's Becca and Erin here, touching base with you with all our March updates. If you can't tell, we're a bit scattered. If you're feeling loopy lately too, sit down and relax while you listen to your Bryght Babe BFFs get you all caught up. What we talk about: Upcoming Events: https://bryghtenup.com/pages/events …

Hello listeners! This episode is for all the beauty pros, and we're chatting all about our next (and last) Bootcamp of the year. In, you guessed it, Georgia! We're crashing Candy Shaw's pad in Atlanta for the event, and if you remember, Candy was a guest on our podcast last fall, listen to her episode here: https://betweenbothcheeks.bryghtenup.com/…

Hi listener friends! This episode is for the beauty professionals out there. Join as our host Luba interviews Bryght Babe Robyn on our newest service offering, Bringing on Bryght. Bringing on Bryght isn't just another rollout service – it's your personalized, white-glove solution to seamlessly integrate Bryght into your beauty business. Join Luba a…

In this episode, we sit down with our youngest guest yet, Lily from Lilylou's Aromas, a rising star in the world of candles. Lily, a young entrepreneur with a passion for creating "better for you" candles in irresistible scents, joins us to share her journey from idea to inception. Luba first crossed paths with Lily at the Uplift Women's Summit in …

Luba and Becca here, and this week on Between Both Cheeks, we're taking you back to Bryght's past Bootcamp in Miami. Let's be real, connections can take you places, whether you're perfecting your skincare routine or hustling in any other industry. Here are our upcoming events: We've got a Galentine's Day celebration on Valentine's Day featuring the…

In this special episode, your hosts Luba, Becca, and Erin are joined by the esteemed Dr. Melanie Altas, a Gynaecologist and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. Get ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of all things sex – we're talking menopause, medically induced menopause, and the age-old debate of planned versus spu…

Happy Holidays listeners! We thought we'd cap off the year with some spooky tales. We know it's December, but we like to be fashionably late. This week we sit down with the incredible Ashley Lanna from Lullaby: The Fear Podcast. Ever wondered why true crime has this magnetic pull, especially on us women? We spill the tea on that and more as we chat…

Hi everyone, We had a guest no-show us for this one, so you're getting the team! We were looking at stats for the pod, and it seems y'all like us best, so here you go! Hosts Luba, Becca, and Erin teach us all about SWOT and reflect on the lessons of the year and the theme for the new year. In case we don't chat to you before then, Happy Holidays <3…

Dai Manuel is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in executive roles. As a co-founder, COO, and CMO of a successful omnichannel retail organization that generated over $10 million annually, Dai has played an instrumental role in building and scaling a thriving business. As an award-winning digital thought leader an…

This week we chat with the amazing Jen Rozenbaum, a renowned photographer, author, TEDx speaker, and survivor of both breast cancer and divorce. We dive into Jen's experience as the photographer for Bryght's Strength and Courage campaign in March 2023, discussing the emotional depth of the project and how it connects to her personal journey. As bre…

Meet the one and only Candy Shaw, aka the Balay Lama™! Candy Shaw's been turning heads (literally!) with her shining career and her unstoppable belief in the power of education. She's all about making salons, coloring, and cutting businesses not just shine but skyrocket! This episode isn't just for the Cosmos. It's for EVERYONE in the beauty biz. T…

In this special episode of the Between Both Cheeks podcast, Becca flies solo and is joined by an exciting guest, Carley Palm, who serves as the Senior Customer Success Manager at Privy. Privy is an ecommerce marketing platform that's taking the online retail world by storm. Designed for businesses seeking rapid sales growth, Privy offers a TON of t…

Megan Larsen is the creative genius behind Glass Ladder & Co. With a background in fashion, marketing, and public relations, she dreamed of disrupting the handbag industry by offering feature-rich, high quality, vegan designs. As a wife, mom of 2, and entrepreneur, she creates designs made to empower the modern day woman. Best known for our tote ba…

"I mean, let’s be real here. I am nothing if not real about my cancer journey. It is hard. It has been terrible. But it has brought surprising things and wonderful people into my life and forever changed the person that I am . . . for the better." How do you move forward after experiencing trauma? What is it like to deal with massive side effects f…

An episode from the We Rise by Lifting Each Other podcast, which Luba was a guest on. Host Michelle Beck welcomes her friend Luba Sasowski, SHE-E-O of Bryght, to talk about her journey to the top and how along the way she has supported and continues to pave the way for other women. Luba Sasowski is the founder of skin brightening line Bryght and di…

In this episode of Between Both Cheeks, we dive into the world of legal disputes in the beauty industry with a special guest, Angela Lark from The Sweetest Skin Co in California. Angela recently found herself on the TV show "Judy Justice," a spin-off of the legendary "Judge Judy," alongside the one and only Judge Judy herself! In this eye-opening c…

Hi listeners! Today's episode is with Miranda, @pheovsfabulous our 2023 Strength and Courage model. Miranda has a rare cancer called pheochromocytoma, and in this episode she shares her experience auditioning for the model position, the photoshoot day, and all things Bryght You can read more about Miranda's story, and see some of the photoshoot ima…

Hi listeners! This week we're joined with a special guest, @Ericaspeach , you may know her 😘 The BBC hosts sit with Erica and talk about the dark side of the industry. Stealing clients, no showing, and walking out. It's a side of the industry we all know is there, but we can think we're alone when these things happen to our business. Listening to E…

Connie Holm is at Milady Master Educator and host of the podcast “Outside the Treatment Room”. Connie has more than 20 years experience in the beauty biz and owns Spa Olivia and Rosegold Learning. Spa Olivia specializes in hair removal and are experts in Brazilians gaining Connie the nickname “The Vagician!” Through her training business Rosegold L…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Between Both Cheeks, where we chat with the incredible Bree Fox! We met Bree at the IECSC in Vegas and Bree spilled the beans on how Bryght changed her esthetics business, and we knew we HAD to bring her on the show! From the charming Laughlintown, PA, Bree takes us on a journey from her small-town roots …

We have an absolute treat for you today! Join us as we chat with the incredible Elise Agostinelli, Education and Sales Director of Naturaverde Pro Wax, who shares her fascinating journey as an esthetician and her passion for all things waxing. Elise is kinda our favorite 😍 In this episode, Elise opens up about her early days as an esthetician, hust…

This week we sit down with our very own Luba. After an incredible 15-year journey as the owner of WAX Hair Removal Bar, Luba has made the tough decision to sell the beloved brand in Las Vegas. (which is the sister company of Bryght.) In this candid conversation, Luba shares the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial adventure, from the early days of …

After a chance meeting at the Vegas IECSC, Laurie's journey from working in corrections to pursuing a career in esthetics caught our attention. Get ready to hear Laurie's inspiring story of transformation as she traded prison walls for a world of beauty and wellness. From the challenges she faced in her previous job to the bold decision that led he…

Hi listeners! We recorded this podcast in between the Dallas ICES spa show and the Las Vegas IECSC spa show, which is now also a favorite! We still have Long Beach ICES and Miami ICES shows to do this year, so you can still compete for top spot! Luba, Becca, and Erin refresh and recap all things Dallas. Stay tuned in the next few months for the not…

Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of the BBC Podcast. This week, Luba sits down with the Director and General Manager of the world-famous Chippendales. Bryght has been partners with The Chippendales, the hottest male revue show in Las Vegas, for years. In this episode, you get to see the behind-the-scenes stories of The Chippendales, and …

Luba and Becca spill the tea on Bryght's latest game-changer, The Hype Lyght. This portable LED and Microcurrent wonder fights hyperpigmentation and tightens muscles. Get ready to say buh-bye to uneven skin tone and hello to a bryghter complexion! Plus, we've got the inside scoop on the upcoming Dallas ICES and Las Vegas IECSC trade shows. Tune in …

Hello BBC listeners! This week's episode is from a collab with The Spa Strong Podcast, episode 132. Whether you've just hired for the first time or are a seasoned pro, we all can make mistakes when it comes to how we handle our team. In this episode we break down how you, as the business owner, need to take responsibility for every single thing tha…

Hey Bryght Babes! Welcome to Between Both Cheeks, the podcast where we talk about everything skincare, including those cheeks – yes, we mean those cheeks too! In this episode, your favorite hosts Becca and Erin spill the tea on contraindications when using Bryght skincare products. Plus, they're going to dish on the importance of a consultation for…

It's your favorite trio of skincare gurus – Luba, Becca, and Erin – back with another episode of Between Both Cheeks. Today, we're diving into all the exciting updates on our Bryght Babe hiring process. But that's not all – we're also talking about how to recognize when something is NOT the right fit, whether it's in your esthetics business or your…

Get ready for another episode of Between Both Cheeks, where your hosts Becca and Erin spill the tea on all things spa, beauty, and esthetics. This time around, we're talking about the wild world of esthetics trade shows. We're taking you behind the scenes to show you what it takes to make a splash in the industry. From prepping the perfect booth to…

Join Luba and Becca in this week's episode of Between Both Cheeks as they sit down with the Chief Esthetics Officer of Parissa Natural Wax, Fardad. From its humble beginnings of Fardad's mom making wax in their kitchen to now owning a state-of-the-art lab and warehouse, this is the story of how Parissa Natural Wax has become a leading international…

In this week's episode of Between Both Cheeks, Luba and Becca sit down with the mastermind behind The Mermaid Esty, Glitterwaxcreations, and The Waxer's BFF box, Heather. Join the dynamic duo as they delve into Heather's journey into the esthetics industry and her transformation from a beginner waxer to a glitter boss. Heather shares the inspiratio…

Welcome back to "Between Both Cheeks," the podcast where we talk about all things life, career and everything in between. Join your hosts, Luba and Becca as they sit down with Jake, the founder of Krete Club skincare. Jake is breaking the mold as a man in the skincare industry, and he's here to share his story. With no prior experience in skincare …

Welcome to "Between Both Cheeks," the podcast where we talk about all things beauty, bums, and everything between the cheeks. Yes, we mean THOSE cheeks. Join your hosts, Luba, Becca, and our newest addition, Erin as we explore the ups and downs of navigating career changes and trying something new. Erin comes from behind the chair as a cosmetologis…

Welcome to another week of Between Both Cheeks (yes we mean those cheeks!), the sassiest podcast in the beauty biz! Join hosts Becca and Luba as they dish out the dirt on all things spa, salon, and beauty related. This week, they're talking about the ins and outs of software shopping. Learn when to pull the trigger on new software, what features to…

This is it; the one we've all been waiting for. This episode is an insight into Bryght's 2020-2022 lawsuit, during which Luba, CEO, underwent treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Luba and Becca tell Ash all the dirty details, and Luba shares general insights on how to protect yourself as a small business. Subscribe to our Youtube channel to…

Listen to this week's episode as we speak to Taylor from CAKES , co-founder of the first grippy-not-sticky nipple cover on the market. Taylor shares how and why they started CAKES, the importance of using Tiktok for business (no dancing required), and how CAKES is supporting women in the breast cancer community. Shop the best nipple covers here: ht…

Welcome to the Breaking Into Business Podcast with M'Lisa Ellis! This podcast is all about the mindsets, societal rules, and habits we need to break out of in order to break into the circles, rooms, ideas, and SUCCESS that we want for ourselves in this life! Whether you are an entrepreneur, tech founder, coach, C-suite exec, public figure, or simpl…

Y'ALL. THIS ONE! As Becca says in the intro, this is not the episode if you're looking for business advice or wisdom. This is the episode for some good ol' fashioned venting. We're releasing this on a Friday so you can listen with a glass of red. Because, GURL, you're gon' need it! Not for the faint of heart, and definitely controversial. All this …

On this week's episode, host Luba catches up with Britt Dolleren from Wet Coast Marketing, who designed Luba's first logo in 2008. Listen as Luba and Britt talk about building businesses, creating portfolios, and when, if ever, is it appropriate to work for free? Find Britt everywhere online here: https://wetcoastmarketing.com/ ---- Buy us a coffee…

Hi Listeners! Today we talk to Marilyn from DrLashesEsthetics, owner of beauty schools in the US. How does one go into esthetics instructing, opening a beauty school, and what do State Boards look for when accrediting a school and continuing education credits? All this and more about the CEU world on today's episode. Find DrLashesEsthetics online &…

Hi Listeners! Happy October 🎃 Today we are talking about a very spooky topic- Becoming JADED! Recently at Bryght, we discovered a pretty disappointing problem with some staff. And it left us feeling jaded. How can you remain vulnerable, honest, and create relationships in the workplace (or any relationship for that matter) after being let down by s…