Nail Babe Pod

Latest Episodes:

Running a Nail Brand’s Viral TikTok Account with Anahi of @AVRNailSwatches Oct 12, 2023

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This week my Nail Babe is Anahi. Anahi’s “nine to five” is working for Lights Lacquer. She creates and commissions content for the brand’s TikTok account. Which I claim is ‘viral’ haha; close to one million followers with plenty of viral videos (she gives us some of her tactics too!) On top of that she runs their affiliate program and has a personal ig as well!
→Follow @AVRNailSwatches
→Follow Lights Lacquer’s TikTok
Discount Code for Lights: ANAHI

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Talk to my Agent! with Jess of @Nail.Betch Oct 05, 2023

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This week my Nail Babe is Jess! Our NYFW reunion episode! We first met in-person at an event for Essie and immediately became friends haha. Jess is a full time nail creator with a combined one million followers! You’ll also hear about her experience working with a manager. She works with an Agency that helps coordinate, negotiate, etc, her brand partnerships!
→Follow @Nail.Betch IG
→Follow @NailBetch TikTok
→Jess’s Orly Collab Shade “Coconut Milk”

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Expanding your Creativity with Elizabeth from @TheGrayterGood Sep 28, 2023

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This week my Nail Babe is Liz! “Expand your Creativity?” Yes. Liz is an illustrator, muralist, nail artist, calligrapher, author (get her new coloring book below) and filmmaker. I’m claiming that last one for her. But it’s true! Her videos, no matter what the topic, are always entertaining and have captivating storytelling.
→How to Enter Coloring Book GIVEAWAY:

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→Check out my IG post for another chance to win a coloring book!
Winner chosen October 4th, 2023
USA Only. Must be 18
Not affiliated with Apple, Youtube, Instagram…
→Get her Coloring Book here!
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From YouTube to Indie Nail Polish Brand with Walker of Olive Ave Polish Sep 21, 2023

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This week my Nail Babe is Walker from Olive Ave Polish! I know her for having some of the best creme polishes! But did you know she started as a Nail Blogger and YouTube reviewer? Hear how she decided to start her brand, what it’s like working with a manufacturer, and her advice for new business owners.
→Shop Olive Ave Polish
Discount Code: ABE
→Follow @OliveAve_Polish

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NYFW Nail Polish Edition, Life Update + Giveaway! Sep 14, 2023

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This week, I’M the Nail Babe! Haha. What to hear what it’s like at NYFW Nail Polish Events? Essie and Manucurist! Moving to NYC?!
→GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)
I’m giving away a Safiya x Holo Taco collection box (polishes and bat glitters. No file)
→HOW TO ENTER:

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Leave me a 5 star review (or youtube comment) about the pod
You can share your favorite episode on your stories for an extra entry!

Winner @color_my_naturalnails
USA Only. Must be 18
Not affiliated with Holo Taco, Apple, Youtube, Instagram… all the people.
Manucurist Trip Winner → Chrissy @ChrissyReynoso
Nail Friends Mentioned
→ Erica @Press_Reset_Nails
→ Andréa @m.o.n.a.j
→ Jess @Nail.Betch
→ Julia @CaniPaintYourNails
→ Frances @PurpleNailBox
“Shucked” Musical Independently Owned
Sit Stand Desk TikTok video

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Celebrity Nail Artist + Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Sig of @NailArtBySig Sep 07, 2023

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This week my Nail Babe is Sig! We cover her journey from print journalist, nail tech, corporate OPI education manager, working with Harry Styles, and being a full-time nail polish content creator! Say that ten times.
No, but being the successful nail artist that she is, she also deals with imposter syndrome like so many of us.
→Follow Sig https://instagram.com/nailartbysig?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Creating Captivating Nail Polish Content with Jasmin of @BaseCoatStories Aug 31, 2023

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This week my Nail Babe is Jasmin. A full time nail polish content creator based in Germany. I LOVE her content and often stalk her page for inspo in nail art and editing. She gives us tips and tricks on creating captivating content. The difference between working with European and American nail brands. And even advise using artificial lights to mimic the sun.
→Follow Jasmin @BaseCoatStories https://www.instagram.com/basecoatstories/→Jasmin’s Stamping Plate! https://moyou.co.uk/products/basecoatstories-x-myl-05
→Jasmin’s Picture Polish Trio Collab https://picturepolish.com.au/?s=jasmin&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1
→Jasmin’s Nail Wraps with Maniko (currently sold out, but check @BaseCoatStories bio for updates!

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Painting Away the Internalized Homophobia with Tyler of @EvilTwinNails Aug 24, 2023

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This week my Nail Babe is Tyler. He shares his experiences as a nail polish swatcher and full time graphic designer. We chat about our similar experiences, and struggles, expressing ourselves through nail polish, and how internalized homophobia can rear its ugly head. But it’s all good, we found each other and this community to share our passion: nails.
→ Follow Tyler https://www.instagram.com/eviltwinnails/
→ Make Tyler’s polish remover https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTcwODkxNjU2Mjc2NTg4?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Building your Nail Polish Community with Larissa of @Polish.Lab.Rat Aug 17, 2023

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This week I chatted with my Nail Babe Larissa! She is someone I often go to for advice and her analytical mind. We hear her journey as a collector, content creator, Youtuber, and educator.
→ Follow @Polish.Lab.Rat https://www.instagram.com/polish.lab.rat/
→ Follow @DIY.Mani.Corner https://www.instagram.com/diy.mani.corner/
→ Her Course: https://polishlabrat.teachable.com/p/mastering-diy-manicures

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Running a Nail Polish Brand with founder of @Deco.Beauty Julianna Aug 10, 2023

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Julianna, or Jules, talks with me about starting and running Deco Beauty (formerly Deco Miami). Famously known for nail art stickers!
We chat about her business strategy of creating custom collab sticker sheets. What it’s like working with Urban Outfitters and JCPenny.
And the difference between business school versus the reality of running!
→ Get the stickers here! Deco Beauty Website:
https://deco.miami/
Code: ABE10 to save (affiliate)
→ Deco Socials
https://www.instagram.com/deco.beauty/
→ Julianna’s Personal IG @SassyJulianna
https://www.instagram.com/sassyjulianna/

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