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Renee Dalo shares her journey into the wedding and event industry and how she transitioned from being an actor to a wedding planner. She emphasizes the importance of community over competition and the power of networking. Renee also discusses her membership program, Better with Renee Dalo, which focuses on developing better habits and self-care rituals, with a particular emphasis on journaling. She highlights the pitfalls of perfection in the wedding industry and shares her experiences dealing with difficult clients and the lessons she has learned. In this conversation, Renee Dalo shares her personal journey of prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries as an entrepreneur. She discusses the moment that sparked change in her life and led her to implement better systems. Renee emphasizes the importance of self-care and the need to prioritize physical and mental well-being. She also highlights the people pleaser syndrome that many entrepreneurs struggle with and the negative impact it can have on their lives. Renee encourages embracing grace and flexibility, as well as creating alone together nights to recharge. She concludes by sharing advice she would give to her previous self.



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Jenna Carroll is a beauty industry professional turned Business and Expansion Coach. She is co-creating massive success with female entrepreneurs through a holistic approach to business. 

Business strategy comes easy when you fully understand yourself and what you want. Along with her decade of entrepreneurship, marketing, and salon ownership experience, Jenna helps you build a business that is aligned for your dream life by working through the limiting beliefs and blocks you have and strategizing from a place of alignment on a deeper level. 

Jenna is a certified Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner and by accessing your subconscious mind through methods and modalities rooted in NLP, Jenna is capable of guiding you to long lasting behavior change and results quicker by meeting you where you’re at. She works with you to discover, release and rewire the root cause of what’s holding you back, and to receive the self love, self-worth and self-belief that you deserve and is necessary to uplevel in your business and leadership skills and operate at your highest level. 

Through her own entrepreneurship journey she learned firsthand the importance of reclaiming your own definition of success and fulfillment and how that directly impacts your ability to grow and scale your business to one that aligns with the life you desire. 

Click here to learn more and apply to be a member of the Evolution Mastermind

Click here to check out Jenna’s podcast Master of Self on Apple 



Click here to check out Jenna’s podcast Master of Self on Spotify 





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Bara (she/they) is a transformational life coach, speaker, and catalyst for positive change. With a background in engineering and training in various energy healing modalities, Bara combines analytical thinking and intuitive wisdom to guide individuals toward lives filled with joy, confidence, and inner peace. You can win a free no-strings-attached coaching session with Bara https://www.baraco.org/podcast or connect via instagram.com/baracobara



In this conversation, Bara discusses the impact of fears and beliefs on various aspects of our lives, including relationships and business. She emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of our fears and limiting beliefs and offers strategies for diving deeper into them. Bara also addresses the mindset around money and the common belief that relationships have to be hard. She highlights the risk of not overcoming fears and beliefs and guides starting the journey of self-transformation.



Bara concludes by offering a free coaching session to one lucky listener!



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On this episode of Talkin sMACK, Gretchen of My Brand Lashes discusses her experience taking over someone else's brand and the challenges she faced in making it her own. She also shares insights on understanding love languages in training and how it can improve the learning experience. Gretchen talks about her journey as a lash trainer and the importance of customizing training to meet individual needs. She also discusses the process of travel training and reaching out to salons. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of adapting and overcoming challenges in the lash industry. In this conversation, MacKenzie and Gretchen McCants discuss the importance of building trust and connection as a trainer. They emphasize the need for trainers to be prepared and confident in their training sessions, also highlighting the impact that effective training can have on individuals' lives. The conversation delves into the significance of genuine relationships in the lash industry and the fun memories they have shared. They reflect on the broader impact of lash artists and the friendships and connections that can be formed in the industry.



Takeaways



1. Taking over someone else's brand can be challenging, but with time and authenticity, it is possible to make it your own.

2. Understanding the love languages of your trainees can enhance the training experience and improve retention rates.

3. Customizing training to meet individual needs and focusing on the basics can set you apart as a lash trainer.

4. Travel training can be a great opportunity to expand your reach and connect with new clients and salons but it can also be spendy if you're not tracking your travel expenses.



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In this episode of Talkin sMACK, sleep specialist Shani shares her journey of becoming a baby sleep coach and the importance of sleep for both parents and babies. She discusses the expectations and realities of parenthood, emphasizing the need for schedules and routines. Shani also highlights the role of nutrition in promoting healthy sleep and offers advice for starting a sleep schedule. She encourages parents to ask for help and prioritize self-care. Overall, Shani's goal is to help parents feel more confident in establishing healthy sleep habits for their children.



Takeaways



1. Establishing a schedule and routine is crucial for promoting healthy sleep in babies and children.

2. Nutrition plays a significant role in sleep quality, and parents should prioritize whole foods and avoid processed snacks.

3. Parents should ask for help and delegate tasks to avoid burnout and prioritize self-care.

4. A sleep schedule can be created by following age-appropriate guidelines and being consistent with wake-up and bedtime routines.



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Sarah Pennington, Owner of The Lash Collection, joins us on this episode of Talkin sMACK. With a remarkable 15-year journey as a lash artist, Sarah pioneered the lash industry by establishing Atlanta, GA's first lash-exclusive salon, which swiftly gained unparalleled acclaim. Over a decade ago, she laid the foundation for The Lash Collection to create safe, modern, and aesthetically pleasing products & education. She personally traverses to manufacturers to handpick the finest raw materials for her product line. Sarah is renowned for her years of meticulous product formulation, level headed advice for lash artists, and a dedication to highest standards in all she does. www.thelashcollection.com We chat the roadmap to success, charging top dollar for services, how to get clients, systems/policies you need to have in your business, and so much more.

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