In this episode of the Between Both Cheeks podcast, hosts Becca and Erin welcome Rebecca Pendley, a seasoned esthetician from Bakersfield, California. Rebecca shares her inspiring journey in the skincare industry, detailing her initial struggles, the impact of the recession, personal health challenges, and the transformative effects of COVID-19 on …

Welcome back, listeners! We hope you like our new intro. See the show notes below if you LOVED the new intro. In this episode, we interview Anna Hines, a successful franchisee of Waxing the City. Anna shares her journey from a lucrative career on Wall Street to becoming a passionate business owner in the beauty industry. She discusses the challenge…

Listen to guest hosts talk about Luba Sasowski, the CEO and founder of Bryght. Luba’s journey is anything but conventional. From her early days as a cosmetics counter girl to running the largest cosmetics department in the country, she's overcome harassment, bullying, and even a nervous breakdown. We'll learn how she went from selling anal bleach t…

In this conversation, Danica Spear of Five Star Sitters in Las Vegas, NV, shares her harrowing experience as a small business owner facing a massive fraud incident involving her payment processing company. After a series of unauthorized transactions totaling over $50,000, Danica and her business partner Celine navigate the complexities of dealing w…

In this episode of the "Deep Dive" podcast, hosts discuss what stuck with them about our recent blog post, about one of our 2024 models, Chavali. In the last podcast episode, you met Michelle Beck, and unfortunately, we are unable to share a podcast from Chavali's point of view, as she sadly passed away in September 😭 So instead, we are sharing thi…

Michelle Beck is one of our 2024 models. ⁠ ⁠ Michelle recently published a book titled "I Never Liked Pink," where she shares her breast cancer journey and the valuable lessons she learned along the way.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Her storytelling is relatable and engaging, even if you haven't personally faced breast cancer. Some chapter headings include:⁠ ⁠ "Control is…

Bryght CEO and founder; Luba Sasowski, is interviewed by Olena Z Films in this debut interview. Have you ever wondered how to start your own business, or how to STAY in business? Interested in a career in the beauty industry? Even if you're a fan of Masterclass or Diary of a CEO, this is the interview for you. 00:00 - intro 00:52 - how did you come…

Becca and Luba have a great chat about our recent photo shoot for the Cancer Compassionate model search, and it was such an amazing experience. We’ve had way more submissions this year, which made picking just two models a tough but super rewarding process. The ones we chose really nailed the vibe we were going for. We kept coming back to how impor…

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of maintaining relationships and surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people. They share personal stories and examples of how nurturing relationships can lead to success and growth. They also emphasize the need to let go of toxic relationships and the impact they can have on one's traje…

hi listeners! Welcome back to the BBC. This week, we're updating you on where we're at with our Model Search, and how it came to be. Trigger warning: discussion of cancer. Learn more: cancercompassionate.com Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:24 The Annual Model Search and Skincare Products 01:19 Luba's Personal Experience and Inspiratio…

If you are in the beauty industry in the US, you'll know what we're talking about. This is our statement. *Law and Order DUNN DUNN sound* Support the show ----- Our intro and outro music is made by Ashley from Lullaby The Fear Podcast. Listen to Lullaby here: https://lullabythefearpodcast.com/ Special offer on Chippendale tickets! Use code BRYGHT25…

In this episode, Luba and Becca discuss the importance of punctuality, ESPECIALLY in business and relationships!!!! u know who u are. Enough said 😂 Have a great week everyone! Support the show ----- Our intro and outro music is made by Ashley from Lullaby The Fear Podcast. Listen to Lullaby here: https://lullabythefearpodcast.com/ Special offer on …

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 ----- Our intro and outro music is made by Ashley from Lullaby The Fear Podcast. Listen to Lullaby here: https://lullabythefearpodcast.com/ Special offer on Chippendale tickets! Use code BRYG…

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…