What if permanent makeup was about far more than beauty?

In this inspiring episode of Interrupted: Act 2 – Reinventing Your Legacy, Laurie Hardie sits down with internationally recognized permanent makeup artist, educator, and entrepreneur Tanny Diep, founder of Sway Brows, to explore how cosmetic tattooing can restore confidence, transform lives, and create meaningful impact.

Tanny shares how she built a thriving beauty business from the ground up, the lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur, and what it takes to grow a successful brand in a competitive industry. From marketing and leadership to customer experience and perseverance, her business advice is valuable for entrepreneurs in any field.

The conversation also shines a light on one of the most meaningful aspects of her work—helping cancer survivors, people living with alopecia, and others regain confidence through natural-looking permanent makeup. Tanny explains how services like microblading, nano brows, lip blush, eyeliner, scalp micropigmentation, and paramedical tattooing can be part of a person's healing journey, restoring not only appearance but also self-esteem.

Whether you're curious about permanent makeup, interested in starting or growing a beauty business, or simply love hearing stories of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, this episode offers inspiration, practical wisdom, and a fresh perspective on confidence and resilience.

In this episode you'll discover: • What permanent makeup really is—and who it helps • The difference between microblading, nano brows, and other cosmetic tattoo services • How Tanny built a successful beauty business and international training brand • Marketing and business strategies for entrepreneurs • Why serving cancer survivors and people with alopecia has become such an important part of her mission • How confidence and compassion can change lives

Connect with Tanny Diep

Sway Brows & Sway Inked https://swaybrows.com/

Instagram: @swaybrows

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