Beauty Industry Leaders
Welcome to the no-BS podcast for beauty entrepreneurs who are here to lead.
This is for the ones raising the standards - not just in their own business, but for the entire industry.
Not for hobbyists or side hustlers. This is for those who are all in.
Each episode brings together raw, unfiltered conversations with beauty business owners - from service providers and product creators to educators and consultants, plus guest experts who are leading in their field. You’ll hear the real stories behind their success, the mistakes they’ve made, and the lessons that helped them evolve.
Hosted by Sammy Kennedy, a 7-figure entrepreneur, business strategist, and multi-industry disrupter - the Beauty Industry Leaders podcast, a show where legacy and leadership collide to spark industry evolution. With 17 years of hands-on experience in small business (across 8 family-run ventures and 3 of her own), Sammy delivers a fresh, strategic lens on what it actually takes to grow a profitable, scalable, and values-driven business in today’s competitive landscape.
In each weekly episode, you’ll hear real, raw conversations with small business owners, CEOs and guest experts covering everything from:
🔥 Mindset, Imposter Syndrome and your CEO Identity
🔥 Profitable Pricing & Cashflow Clarity
🔥 Leadership, Culture and Team Performance
🔥 Brand Positioning & Social Impact
🔥 Marketing Strategy That Converts
🔥 Sales & Client Conversion
🔥 Client Experience & Retention Strategies
🔥 Smart Systems & Business Efficiency
We shine a light on the silent achievers behind the scenes, the rising stars who are building with purpose, and the leaders at the top redefining what success looks like in the ever-changing beauty industry.
It’s a space to celebrate those doing incredible work behind the scenes, spotlight those who are shaping the future of our industry, and share practical, powerful insights that move us all forward.
Whether you’re leading the way or just finding your stride, you’ll feel at home here.
This podcast pays it forward - for the betterment of you, your business, and the beauty industry as a whole.
Subscribe to the podcast now so you don’t miss a moment and get ahead of the rest of the pack in this competitive industry.
Connect with Sammy and Join the Beauty Industry Leaders movement
https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/
https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/
Beauty Industry Leaders
The Face Behind The Brand: My Personal Business Journey
A rodeo, a graduation after-party, a go-kart track, a beauty salon, and a bowling alley: what do they all have in common? Hint: they’re all just some of the businesses that I’ve started and scaled to success! Whilst we’ve had some game-changing beauty industry leaders share their own journeys on the podcast so far, it’s common to my attention that you and I haven’t been fully introduced. So on this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the Beauty Industry Leaders brand and sharing my personal stories alongside everything I’ve learned in business. After spending decades learning how to find new ideas and grow businesses from the ground up, I’ve seen all the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. I’ve made devastating mistakes, but I’ve learned from them and strived to become better, and now I’m celebrating massive wins on a daily basis! I’ll be taking you along the journey, from starting in a small country town, to expanding our entertainment businesses in the city, and now coaching women across the nation. We’ll also break down some of the biggest business decisions I’ve had to make, and how you can apply them to your own journey to improve your own outcome. It’s taken a long time for me to get to where I am (seriously, I started my first job at 10!) and I always wished there was someone around who I could go to for advice, and ask those questions I couldn’t answer myself - my goal is to be that person for you!
Get to know me better:
✨ My biggest mistakes and successes in business - and how you can learn from them
✨ Making your own opportunities and building resilience
✨ Taking any chance to learn and grow, and how to do it with a supportive community
✨ Ensuring you have a work-life balance and doing things that bring you joy!
I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy!
I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy!
Ready to become an industry powerhouse?
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If you have any questions about the episode, or have a burning question you’d like me to answer on the show, or if you’d like to join our movement of ambitious beauty leaders, connect with me and the rest of our incredible community on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/
https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/
