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In this episode of What The Pluck, we're joined by Sean Lamont – brow specialist, educator, and owner of Elevate Beauty Salon.

Sean shares his journey through the beauty industry, from building his career to reaching some incredible milestones along the way. We chat about what it felt like to host his own industry event, a real career-defining moment that showed him just how far he'd come, and what it meant to be invited to judge the Hair & Beauty Awards after previously attending as an award nominee.

We also dive into a topic that so many beauty professionals struggle with: imposter syndrome. Sean opens up about why celebrating your achievements isn't bragging, how recognising your wins can completely shift your mindset.

To round off the episode, we put Sean in the hot seat with our controversial quick-fire questions, where he doesn't hold back… including sharing the story of one of his worst DMs from a client. 

Whether you're in the beauty industry or simply need a reminder to celebrate your progress, this episode is packed with honest conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of laughs.

This episode is brought to you by Buff Browz, Enjoy 15% off at buffbrowz.com with code: WTP15
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In this episode of What The Pluck, we sit down with Sophie Lux, successful hairdresser and founder of the Hair & Beauty Awards, to uncover the story behind one of the industry's most recognised events.

Sophie takes us back to where it all began, sharing her journey into hairdressing and the experiences that shaped her career. She then reveals how the idea for the Hair & Beauty Awards came to life, what inspired her to create it, and how it rapidly grew into a viral industry phenomenon.

We also dive into the realities of building a major event from the ground up, discussing the sacrifices, challenges, and setbacks Sophie faced along the way, as well as the determination that helped her continue growing the awards year after year.

To round things off, Sophie takes on our quick-fire questions, giving us a fun insight into the person behind the success.

Whether you're a beauty professional, business owner, or simply love hearing inspiring entrepreneurial stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss. ✨🎙️

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This episode is brought to you by Buff Browz, Enjoy 15% off at buffbrowz.com with code: WTP15
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In this episode, we're joined by Jo Shan, who shares her journey  in the beauty industry. From building her brand and growing a loyal audience on social media to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Jo opens up about the key moments that shaped her success.

We dive into the reality of growing online, discussing what authenticity really means in today's social media landscape and how staying true to yourself can help build genuine connections and long-term success.

Jo also tells us all about The Brow Camp—her unique event designed to bring brow artists and beauty professionals together to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of the best experts in the industry. 

Whether you're a beauty professional, content creator, entrepreneur, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights, honest conversations, and practical advice from someone who has built an incredible career on her own terms.

🎙️ Tune in for an inspiring conversation about ambition, authenticity, social media, and the power of community in the beauty industry.

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In this episode, we’re talking about the working from home in the beauty industry and why we have chosen to keep our salons. 

We discuss:
- How COVID contributed to the decline of many high street salons
- Why Harriet has no desire to work from home
- Whether moving from a high street salon to a home-based salon should be seen as a setback
- Jamie’s personal experience of running a business from home

A real, honest conversation for anyone working in beauty, aesthetics, hair, lashes, nails or barbering.

This episode is brought to you by Buff Browz, Enjoy 15% off at buffbrowz.com with code: WTP15
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In this episode, we’re talking about the side of the beauty industry nobody really speaks about — being your clients’ unofficial therapist.

We discuss:
- Heart to hearts with our clients
- The emotional pressure of always listening and supporting others
- How draining beauty jobs can be mentally, not just physically
- Creating a safe space for clients to discuss their issues
- The things nobody warns you about when joining the beauty industry

A real, honest conversation for anyone working in beauty, aesthetics, hair, lashes, nails or barbering.

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https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/

This episode is brought to you by Buff Browz, Enjoy 15% off at buffbrowz.com with code: WTP15
Support the show
As always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:

🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck

👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA
📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_
📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/

Hosted by
Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/
Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/