Best Deana Uson Podcasts (2024)

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Restructuring a beauty business and creating clear boundaries after having a baby with Emily Stites 37:12

2y ago37:12

37:12

Mama, get ready because you're about to be extremely inspired by my guest Emily, The Brow Fox! She shares that when the pandemic hit and having her second child, she found herself exhausted and in overwhelm while running her multiple beauty businesses. Emily is so transparent in her struggles and explains how hitting this point forced her to restru…

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Transitioning from Entrepreneur to Momprenuer with Kelly Callaghan. 33:00

2y ago33:00

33:00

In this episode with multi beauty business owner Kelly Callaghan she shares how transitioning from Entrepreneur to Momprenuer has actually made her a better business woman. As we all know becoming a mom changes us, and as a business owner navigating life & business with a new baby is quite challenging. Life as we once new it is now very different! …

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The Journey From Homeroom Mom to World Wide Fashion Week Spray Tan Artist with KerI Elliott. 45:29

2y ago45:29

45:29

To some it looks like a glamorous fairy tale! It's often what some starting in the Spray tanning industry dream of. For Keri Elliott of Bronze Me Babyy in Dallas Texas, she'll tell you it is most definitely fun AND glamorous, BUT it has not been easy or effortless. In this episode Keri and I chat about what it has been like for her going from being…

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Sometimes we're killing the game and other times we question why we even work! Real talk with Mistie Collins as a new mom in the Beauty Industry. 42:59

2+ y ago42:59

42:59

REAL TALK!!!! My guest, Mistie Collins and I dive DEEP into the real talk on being a new mom in the beauty industry. As a new mom, who chooses to go to work, we find ourselves constantly questioning if working is the right choice. As Mistie mentions.."sometimes I'm killing the game and sometimes I question what I'm doing... is working and missing o…

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Finding the determination to succeed after having a child, with Amber Hall. 31:09

2+ y ago31:09

31:09

My guest, Amber Hall, of @the.beauty.hall, shares her story of finding her drive as a young, single mom. After having her daughter she found that she needed to really reflect on her life. During her self reflection time she discovered that she needed to have her daughter to find the drive to do more with her life. She shares that having a baby gave…

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Your dreams can't come true unless you have the courage to achieve them. How to achieve your beauty business goals regardless of your age with Toni Thomas. 58:28

2+ y ago58:28

58:28

Do you have a dream or a goal that you've been holding on to for a LONG time? My guest, Toni Thomas, is sharing her story about her dream to become a New York Fashion Week Makeup Artist and how she achieved it at age 50! She will inspire you, motivate you to work harder, to reach for the stars and to never give up on a dream! Toni Thomas is an awar…

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Learning not to sacrifice time with children, personal health or energy while growing a Med Spa with Holly Tanella. 39:50

2+ y ago39:50

39:50

In this episode with my guest, Holly Tannella of Boho Med Spa in Texas, shares how she is still figuring out how to balance her beautiful family of 5 and running a very successful Med Spa with her husband. We discuss: Challenges Family First Quality Time New Routines with kids Working on self Clean Beauty How to re-energize Being fully present The …

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Going from Marine to Mom Boss in the Beauty Industry with Nakia. 24:46

3y ago24:46

24:46

In this episode you'll meet Nakia @thevirtualskincarecoach & @browtotoe from Hampstead, NC. She is a former marine who decided to pursue a career in the esthetics industry as a mom. She shares how being a marine has influenced her as a mom and a business owner. As a mom to a teenage girl, Nakia strives to be someone that her daughter would want to …

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When the cards fall into the right place and all the stars align, going from employee to salon owner with Heather Souther. 39:16

3y ago39:16

39:16

✨"When the cards fall into the right place and the stars all align" Heather Souther, aka Spray Tan Gun Slinger, shares what it was like to go from employee to salon owner and everything in between! In this episode I sat down with Heather, who is a mom of 4, and she openly shares what it was like to work while pregnant and after having a newborn. Wh…

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Discussing finding your passion through believing and trusting yourself while going through pregnancy and raising a baby with April Blackburn. 28:48

3y ago28:48

28:48

Going through life we are faced with MANY challenges along the way. My guest April Blackburn @masteresthetician101 shares her story of how she got started and why she feels she has been able to flourish as and esthetician. April shares openly about her struggles with depression, postpartum, adoption and how she found strength through it all. She sh…

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Honoring my Mom. 20:23

3y ago20:23

20:23

In this episode I openly share why I had to press pause on the podcast, the struggles I faced and how I am ready to move forward. Since publishing my last episode, almost 4 months ago, I have been taking time to heal, reflect and now honor my mom. We are all given a mother, some of us have amazing relationships with our moms, others do not. Motheri…

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Kirsten Goetzelman shares how trying something new, while on her journey in the beauty industry, lead her to her passion. 36:30

3+ y ago36:30

36:30

Oftentimes when we enter the beauty industry we think we know exactly what we want to do. Other times that "thing" that we thought we wanted to do is not as fulfilling as we envisioned. But as fate would have it, in the middle of your adventure you try something new and that leads you to your passion. This is exactly what happened to my guest Kirst…

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Lauren Callender shares how becoming a mom created a unexpected calmness and confidence within her. 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

34:34

The day this beauty boss mama started her business journey she was faced with a "hiccup" along the way. In this interview she shares her story of running her business during a challenging time and becoming pregnant. Lauren, of Grand City Tanning, is a creative entrepreneur and has established a business and a parenting style that works for her and …

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20 Takeaways from 2020 -the year that changed us all. 29:01

3+ y ago29:01

29:01

In this episode I am sharing with you 20 takeaways from this year, 2020. If you told yourself, at the beginning of 2020 .... “This is going to be one of MY best years!”, well I’m right there with you! Just like you I spent hours upon hours making lists, checking goals, stretching and making plans of all the things that I wanted to accomplish for my…

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How to evolve into the mom, beauty biz owner and woman you desire to be, with Crystal Casas of Crystal Ink Beauty. 24:53

3+ y ago24:53

24:53

Evolving as a mom, as a business owner and as a woman requires us to " bob and weave through life" My guest; a mom of 3, a permanent makeup artist & a business owner, Crystal of Crystal Ink Beauty shares why she feels this is how we can and should navigate our journey. Growing requires learning & evolving, and if we're not evolving we're not changi…

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Lets chat self care as a working mom during the holidays 10:21

4y ago10:21

10:21

Lets chat self care: As a mom who works in the beauty industry we are pulled in many ways: We serve other women We cheer other women We support other women We make them feel confident & Extra beautiful I like to say we wear many hats: your job is not just a job… Essentially we are a Cheerleader Therapist Magician Creative Boss Good vibes enforcer C…

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Trusting your intuition while exploring life, raising babies and growing your beauty business with Shanda Wallace 48:16

4y ago48:16

48:16

During the ebb and flow of life we experience many seasons. As a woman there are seasons As a mother there are seasons and As a business owner there are seasons. There are also so many parallels amongst them. In this episode with my guest Shanda Wallace of The Harbor Salon in Los Angeles, California we discuss this and so much more! Shanda shares w…

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Time = working moms biggest challenge! Tactics that help to make it easier, plus so much more, with Amy Stuabitz 35:16

4y ago35:16

35:16

As moms, we find ourselves wearing many hats, constantly being pulled, led or guided in many different directions. This pandemic has exacerbated this as many families are finding themselves home to complete both school with their children and work for themselves. My guest Amy Staubitz, of XTan Sunless, has always been a working mom, and now finds h…

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It's Mom Monday! Our coffee date to chat about planning. 6:07

4y ago6:07

6:07

Welcome to Mom Monday! It’s a new week, New month, New Monday! This week’s coffee chat topic is planning; One of the most effective ways to be productive as both a mom, a beauty business owner or employee and just as a WOMAN in general is to plan. Planning out your day, week, and month is so gratifying and it’s such a great way to become uber produ…

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Overcoming imposter syndrome and dealing with mom shaming in the beauty industry with Bri Calaway. 36:43

4y ago36:43

36:43

Hey Mama, Do you struggle with imposter syndrome since creating your business? If so, you're not alone! My guest Bri Calaway, mom to a sweet little girl and creator of B.Lashed shares how she is affected by imposter syndrome. After starting her false lash brand, thoughts of inadequacy or not being competent creeped in but she quickly realized that …

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From tragedy to triumph with Sarah Irvin. 24:50

4y ago24:50

24:50

We all have a story to tell about how we got started in the beauty industry. Occasionally, it involves some really bad moments that turn into unbelievable blessings! In this episode my guest Sarah Irvin of Quick Tan Sunless and Powerhouse Coaching & Consulting shares her story that started with a tragedy and led to many blessings. As a mama, pregna…

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Going from a salon renter to a salon owner and beyond. How to intentionally build your dream business with Jessica Kidner. 29:55

4y ago29:55

29:55

If you dream of owning your own salon, or growing your one woman show into a team, this is the episode for you! My guest Jessica Kidner; former nail tech is here to share her tips and wisdom on how she started as a nail tech renting a room, bought the salon she worked in, then sold it for 10x the purchase price and ALL of it was done intentionally!…

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What's your why? My why behind the birth of this podcast. 21:00

4y ago21:00

21:00

Hey friends, It's the 20th episode of this podcast and I am excited to share a little bit of my "why' I started it. My name is Deana and in this episode I share a little bit about me and explain my why to you. I started this podcast to bridge the connections and share the correlations between raising our babies all while raising a beauty business. …

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Get comfortable with being uncomfortable! Growing in motherhood and in the Beauty Industry with Maria Michelle'lee. 48:41

4y ago48:41

48:41

As a mom running a beauty business we really are doing the best we can, with what currently have and what we know. In this episode with my guest Maria Michelle'lee of Brown Sugar Spray Tanz we dive deep into an array of topics. She explains how being a mom in the beauty business she has learned how valuable time really is, why she doesn't believe i…

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When your beauty business was your first baby and now you have a real baby. How you can continue to flourish and grow with Kimber Jaynes of Borboleta. 37:28

4y ago37:28

37:28

If you started in the beauty industry prior to having children and now you find yourself pregnant or raising a baby in addition to raising your business, YOU"RE NOT ALONE! There are many women who's businesses are their first "baby" and are now faced with the task of growing their family and their business. The place between the person you once wer…

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Building your beauty business around your children. Why creating boundaries is the key. 41:18

4y ago41:18

41:18

As a mom raising a baby and simultaneously raising a beauty business we find ourselves pulled in a multitude of directions. In this episode with my guest, Jena Mehlberg of Catalyst Salon, we discuss why establishing boundaries are a key component in your growth, sanity and success. Jena explains why knowing what you want your business to look like …

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Eliminating pain & discomfort while working! Discussing taking care of YOU, as a mom & as a lash artist with Malaena Kelson. 32:20

4y ago32:20

32:20

Let's face it, as a lash artist, as well as many other beauty professionals, you can often find yourself holding your body in uncomfortable positions as well as constantly using the same repetitive motions. Before you know it, you're in PAIN. As a mom and a beauty professional you know that this can hinder how you take care of your children and you…

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How gaining clarity in motherhood and business changes everything. My interview with Elle Wilson. 48:53

4y ago48:53

48:53

Finding balance can only really be found from with in. If we choose to seek validation or search for "something" in the outside world to help us feel balanced we will always be off. Gaining clarity in life changes everything! In this episode with my guest Elle Wilson of True Brow, and author of The Power shift, we discuss the journey of motherhood …

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The rollercoaster ride of pregnancy, post partum and raising a baby all while working in the beauty industry. 39:40

4y ago39:40

39:40

As we go through the trials and tribulations of running a beauty business we can find ourselves either full of or lacking motivation. Throw in pregnancy, post partum, raising a baby or just hormones in general. It's a lot like a rollercoaster ride! My guest Heather Alton of Live Love Beauty and Glitter Wax Creations discusses her journey of working…

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Get clear on your dreams! Designing the life you want with Angela Sanchez. 44:40

4y ago44:40

44:40

Have you ever noticed that getting away to clear your mind often allows you to gain clarity on what you really want? In this episode, my guest Angela Sanchez of Beauty Business Co, explains to us; that's exactly how her second beauty business came about. Angela is a busy mom to a little boy, a salon owner as well as a beauty business mentor and she…

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Mom guilt and finding personal balance as a single mom in both life & work with Megan Monaghan. 41:39

4y ago41:39

41:39

What do you do after you've reached every goal you've set for yourself? You step back and figure out what's working and what's not working for you and move forward. In this episode with my guest, Megan of Tandy Lash Lounge we discuss being a single mom and how she's found balance in her life. Having children and running a beauty business requires a…

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Your road to success, as a mom and business owner, should be filled with mistakes that you've made and learned from in order to grow. My interview with Vibha Makwana of AYU Sunless 45:50

4y ago45:50

45:50

As parents, we teach our children to work hard and try new things. As business owners, to grow, we should tell ourselves the same. Making mistakes and learning from them is how we're able to grow and succeed. Often times we become paralyzed by what others may think of us. In this episode my guest, Vibha Makwana of AYU Sunless shares how she is rais…

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The art of juggling raising babies and a business. Talking pregnancy, postpartum anxiety and motherhood while running a beauty business with Tara VanderValk. 37:21

4y ago37:21

37:21

Motherhood itself is a very special journey, taking this journey while running a beauty business requires a lot of structure and balance - both of which are usually learned as we raise our babies and our businesses. In this episode my guest Tara, who is an extra special mama, discusses her unique journey through motherhood while growing her boutiqu…

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Talking struggles and exhaustion as a mom and as a boss with Rachel of Organic Bronzing Studio. 40:01

4y ago40:01

40:01

As a busy mama and owner of not one but two beauty businesses, there are no days off. My guest Rachel, of Organic Bronzing Studio & Fairy Bronze Mother, a busy toddler mom describes this first hand. Typically the only down time is when the baby is sleeping. The struggles and exhaustion experienced as a BOSS and as a MOM, especially of a toddler boy…

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Fabiola Trujillo- Finding happiness as a single mom in the Sunless Industry. 35:45

4y ago35:45

35:45

My guest is not only a Mama but she is also a pioneer in the Sunless Industry. Fabiola shares her story of coming to Miami from Ecuador, as a single mom with her young son and finding happiness in the Sunless Industry. Her journey wasn't always easy but the struggle of raising her son as a single mom has made her stronger. In this episode she discu…

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Time management includes scheduling time for yourself! Discussing what the key to success is with Pamela Price. 29:09

4y ago29:09

29:09

Hey mama, we see you and we are you! My guest, Pamela Price of Priceless Beauty and I discuss why time management, while working in the beauty industry is so important. Regardless, if you're a short term or long term planner it's necessary to use some sort of management tool to stay on track. Planning, both as a mom and while working in the beauty …

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From full time step mom to serial entrepreneur and how she juggles it all. My interview with ASTP founder and owner of Recreating Rays Spray Tanning Studio, Shonna Dexter. 42:25

4y ago42:25

42:25

Work/ Life balance as a mama in the beauty industry, does it exist and if so what does it look like? My guest Shonna Dexter; owner of Recreating Rays Spray Tanning Studio & ASTP founder, shares how she started a side hustle to help pay for college for her step children, and turned it into a booming business. In this interview she openly discusses w…

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Brandi Tindall shares the three things every mama needs while raising babies & working in a beauty business: support, trust and passion. 37:40

4y ago37:40

37:40

Have you ever noticed that slowing down is often times the best way to speed up? In this episode with Brandi Tindall of Sunna Inc. we discuss how she makes raising babies and growing multiple beauty brands look so easy. After growing the most successful Organic Tan location in Canada, Brandi became a partner and joined Sunna Inc. to facilitate the …

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How a cup of coffee with a competitor can change your business. Choosing Collaboration over Competition with Amanda Moore of Recreating Rays Spray Tanning Studio 28:23

4y ago28:23

28:23

Choosing to merge your existing business with another takes a lot of trust. In this episode with my guest, Amanda Moore of Recreating Rays, we will get to hear just how she and her previous competitor made their story of collaboration over competition an inspirational and rewarding one. In 2015 Amanda, a stay at home mom of 2, started in the sunles…

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How your hustle changes as you grow your beauty business and raise a baby. Interview with Olivia Gootee of Bella Luxe Hair & Makeup 29:25

4y ago29:25

29:25

As a woman in the beauty industry the hustle to grow your business is never ending. Once you become a mom the hustle doesn't stop, but it does change. My guest, Olivia is a widely respected, highly sought out makeup artist for brides who choose the Florida Keys for their destination weddings. In this episode Olivia, of Bella Luxe Hair & Makeup, dis…

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Growing a business before, during pregnancy and after having children. My interview with Lucy Salguero of Tanning Luxe 29:46

4+ y ago29:46

29:46

Growing a business is not always easy and in this episode Lucy Salguero of Tanning Luxe in Fresno, California shares with me what her journey has been like growing her sunless tanning business before, during pregnancy and after having children. In this interview you will discover how she felt while working during pregnancy, what her non-negotiables…

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Interview with Nina Clark of Bella Capo Lash & Wax Boutique -1 37:29

4+ y ago37:29

37:29

Join me while I chat with Nina Clark of Bella Capo Lash & Wax Boutique in Tampa, Florida. In this episode we discuss the challenges and triumphs of working in the beauty industry while being a mom. She's gone from employee, to contractor, to salon owner... and she shares with me how she did it all. We discuss how she stays grounded and who has insp…

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Introducing Mama Knows Beauty Business Trailer-1 1:14

4+ y ago1:14

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Hi there! Welcome, here's a little intro of what you can expect on the Mama Knows Beauty Business podcast. Join me as I interview Mama's in the beauty industry and they share their secrets on how they navigate being a mom AND running a successful beauty business.By Deana U

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