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In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Karolina Ciapaite — and her story is one of courage, consistency, and trusting the process 🤍

Karolina came to the UK with her partner thinking she’d only stay for a few months… fast forward and those few months turned into 10 whole years. Leaving her family behind and building a life in a new country wasn’t easy - especially when her first jobs here were in cleaning. One of those jobs even ended with her being fired.

Despite being fully certified in lashes, Karolina didn’t step into the industry straight away. It took a message from her mum — “Karolina, why aren’t you using your lashes?” — along with the constant encouragement and mental push from a close friend who truly believed in her, for her to finally take the leap.

From having one client a week and worrying about how she’d pay her rent, to becoming a powerhouse in the lash industry, Karolina’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring. She opens up about being painfully shy, wanting to stay behind the scenes, and how she’s grown into someone who now speaks at conferences, judges international and online competitions, and teaches incredible courses.

In this episode, Karolina shares:

• How she built her client base from scratch
• Putting business cards everywhere - even on trees 🌳
• Why starting slow is completely normal
• How to set strict boundaries with clients and protect your time, energy, and business
• Why trusting the process is key when things feel uncertain
• How attending conferences helped build her confidence

Plus… a funny moment where Karolina admits she opened a mystery London Lash box she was definitely told not to open 👀 (don’t worry — I kept it in).

And yes - we start the episode with matcha ☕️ Because now, if I think of matcha, I instantly think of Karolina.

If you’re at the beginning of your journey, struggling with boundaries, or tempted to give up - this episode is for you.

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This episode is personal 🤍

I’m taking you back to where it all began - a small village, one road in and one road out, a close community, and a big dream that didn’t yet know how big it could become.

I talk about discovering my love for beauty in secondary school, falling in love with how makeup could be so transformative, studying Level 2 & 3 at beauty academy, and taking the leap into an apprenticeship. Knowing I wanted more, I left my comfort zone and travelled an hour from my village to be mentored by the best - because growth never lives where comfort does.

I share the reality of working in multiple salons, the challenges I faced, the boss who unknowingly taught me some of my biggest life lessons, and the moment I knew it was time to go fully on my own.

This episode also opens up about the parts people don’t always see - imposter syndrome, self-doubt, anxiety, sleepless nights, and the fear of getting things wrong when you’re young and building something from scratch.

I talk about entering competitions, receiving feedback that changed the direction of my entire career, working with brands, creating my own manuals, and continuously pushing myself beyond my comfort zone.

Every experience shaped me. Every challenge had a purpose.

If you would like me to share more about my later Journey - what I did to stand out to have incredible oppitunities with brands, let me know in the comment section, I'd love to hear what you would love to listen to on this podcast.

And if you’re at the beginning of your journey or going through some difficult moments or wanting some inspiration - this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Beyond the Tweezers, I sit down with Susanna Kettle Williams, Head Trainer at London Lash Pro, to talk about how one decision changed everything.

Before lashes, Susanna was working in a bank, even travelling to India for work. After becoming a mum, she knew she needed something that would fit around her children - and around the same time, having her lashes done for the first time gave her a level of confidence that stayed with her. That feeling led her to book a lash course, without any idea of where it might lead.

From there, things began to shift.

Before her name was widely known, Susanna was already working with Love Island and TOWIE stars. We also talk about a chance meeting during a pedicure appointment that led to an unexpected opportunity with Stacey Solomon, and a later in her career working with Michelle Keegan that resulted in her work being featured in HELLO! Magazine - a real OMG moment!

Now Head Trainer at London Lash Pro, Susanna reflects on confidence, the struggles throughout, motherhood, growth, and what it really takes to build a career in beauty that goes beyond just the skill.

This episode is for beauty professionals who want inspiration, perspective, and a reminder that taking action, even without a clear plan - can open doors you never expected.

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