In this powerful episode of The Life of KG, I sit down with salon powerhouse and confidence coach Laura Bell.

Laura gets raw about her personal journey, how she rebuilt her life and business after heartbreak, grew a fully employed dream team, and now helps other beauty business owners rise with confidence.

- From being a single mum with major guilt
- To running a booming super salon in Cornwall
- To stepping into the coaching space with BIG results

We cover:
- Why she’ll never go back to self-employed staff
- The hardest time in her life, and how she kept her business going
- How she brings in 100+ new salon clients every month
- Why building a strong brand experience is a non-negotiable
- What new salon owners NEED to know before opening

If you're a salon or clinic owner, beauty educator, or want to grow a real business with freedom, this episode is a must-listen!

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In this solo episode, Katie Godfrey opens up about something we rarely talk about in business, women’s health and how our cycles affect productivity, energy, and mindset. From living with PMDD to discovering how to optimise your business tasks around each phase of your cycle, Katie shares her raw personal experiences, practical tips, and the exact tools she uses to work smarter, not harder.

Whether you’re struggling with low mood, burnout, or wondering why some weeks you feel on top of the world and others you’re hiding under the duvet, this episode is a total game changer.

What you’ll learn:

• What PMDD is and how it impacts your mental health

• How to track your cycle and use it to structure your work week

• Why women entrepreneurs need to ditch the hustle mindset

• The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and what kind of work suits each one

• Simple self-care tips, plant-based support, and how to communicate your needs at home and work

• How syncing your cycle can boost productivity, creativity, and wellbeing

  
  

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In this episode of The Life of KG, I’m joined by the incredible Chelsea, founder of Dermalase Clinics and Training Academy. From a converted garage to running two high-performing clinics and launching fully accredited VTCT laser and skin courses, Chelsea shares how she built a business rooted in purpose, and how she overcame burnout, mindset battles, and industry gaps to help others do the same.Whether you're a salon owner, laser clinic, beauty entrepreneur, or thinking about launching your training academy, this episode is packed with inspiration, real talk, and practical tips on scaling your business sustainably, with freedom.What We Cover:

• Chelsea’s transition from dental nurse to clinic founder during lockdown
• How Dermalase started in a home salon and scaled to high street location
• The power of building a purpose-led business (and how PCOS inspired Chelsea’s mission)
• The truth about running multiple clinic locations and dealing with unexpected challenges
• The mindset shifts that helped Chelsea overcome burnout and imposter syndrome
• Why your business growth depends on the tasks you avoid, and how to face them
• How Chelsea is using face-to-cam content, DMs, and networking to grow her brand fast
• The importance of proper laser training, insurance compliance, and clinical notes
• What to expect from Dermalase’s VTCT-accredited training courses, business mentorship, and support
• The power of mastermind networks, business retreats, and having the right people around you

Key Quotes:“Everything you’re avoiding is what’s holding you back in your business.”“Confidence comes from what you do in private, non-negotiables change the game.”“You’re not running a hobby, you’re building a business that feeds your family.”Connect with Chelsea here: / dermalase_skinclinic

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In this raw and powerful episode of The Life of KG, host Katie Godfrey is joined by her close friend and fellow beauty business owner Amy Lewis for one of the most honest conversations to date.

If you’ve ever dealt with staffing challenges, toxic work culture, theft, or betrayal in your salon or clinic, this episode is an absolute must-listen.

Together, Katie and Amy open up about:-

- The real reason salon owners consider shutting up shop

- Creating a healthy and empowering team culture (and how it starts at the top)

- The balance between hiring, firing, and trusting your gut

- Legal and emotional boundaries when staff leave and start competing

- The shocking and sometimes traumatic experiences they’ve faced, including theft, voodoo dolls, and false rumours

- Why open communication with your team is essential for success

- How to protect your business from client poaching and data breaches

- Building long-lasting loyalty with clients and staff

Plus, Katie gets deeply personal, sharing a moment in her business journey that nearly broke her, and how she made it through. This episode is your behind-the-scenes look at the reality of running a salon, spa, or aesthetic clinic.

Expect truth bombs, laughter, hard lessons, and practical wisdom that every business owner needs to hear.

In this emotional and powerful episode, I’m joined by not one, but two incredible women, my mum, Karen (aka the original KG), and Amy, founder of Mooeys Group, who interviews us both.

We dive into the untold story of how my mum built Stepping Stones, a CIC-turned-charity that supported hundreds of vulnerable women through childcare, trauma support, and her iconic “Coffee, Cake & Chat” groups. You’ll hear how she started with just a vision, no experience, and a whole lot of purpose.

We explore the incredible parallels between my mum’s community work and the coaching, retreats, and masterminds I run today, without either of us realising how aligned our journeys were.

If you’re a woman in business, a coach, a mum, or someone who’s passionate about purpose, this one will hit you hard, in the best way.

You’ll hear:

• • How Karen built a life-changing women’s service from scratch

• • The story behind “Coffee, Cake & Chat” and its ripple effect

  • Why small acts of kindness, like a friendship bag, can change a life

  • The raw truth about building something with no roadmap

  • How Amy connected all the dots between our stories

  • And… yes, we cry. A lot.

  If you’ve ever questioned your path or felt alone in your journey, this episode will remind you that you’re more powerful than you think.

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Whether you're a salon owner, a lash or brow tech, or you're thinking of adding permanent makeup to your treatment list, this conversation is going to light a fire under you.

What We Cover: How Polly went from a bullied schoolgirl to confident business owner and trainer.

The moment she discovered permanent makeup (spoiler: it was during a facial!)

The power of calculated risks – including training, launching a clinic, and growing a team

Why PMU is one of the most profitable services salons can offer

How to make your team more profitable with high-ticket services

Protecting your investment when upskilling staff

How to build confidence as a leader (even if you’re a self-confessed softie)

The real truth about being a mum in business, postnatal depression, and juggling both roles

Why mastermind support is essential when you're growing and evolving

And SO much more real talk about mindset, motherhood, team dynamics and beauty business growth

QUOTE TO REMEMBER: "The risk was scary, but it paid off tenfold. Permanent makeup changed my life, and it can change yours too."

WATCH OUT FOR:

→The exact strategy Polly uses to help her students recoup their training investment in just weeks

→ A behind-the-scenes look at how she trains her team and turns them into powerhouse PMU artists

→ Why I (Katie) am seriously considering enrolling one of my team into Polly’s training!

LISTEN NOW IF YOU:- Are thinking about adding high-ticket services like PMU- Want to know how to lead a successful team with heart AND high standards- Need support as a mum in business- Love real talk, actionable advice, and a good dose of inspiration

If you LOVED this episode, please screenshot, share, tag us, and leave a review. Let’s spread the word and support more women in business!

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In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Life of KG, Katie sits down with her client and friend, Georgia Jackson, founder of The Salon Box in Essex.

Georgia opens up about the full journey of building her dream salon, from working 14-hour days alone in a tiny back room to now leading a team of six, training apprentices, and earning recognition as a Remi Cachet Super Stylist.

Whether you're just starting out in the industry or looking to scale your business sustainably, this episode is packed with real talk, valuable tips, and reminders that the hard work is worth it.

What we cover in this episode:

- Georgia’s journey from apprentice to salon owner
- Building a clientele and brand from scratch

- The reality of burnout and learning to set boundaries
- How hiring an apprentice changed her life
- Choosing employed vs. self-employed teams
- Going VAT registered and what to prepare for
- Her game-changing experience on a business retreat
- Manifesting her dream brand collaboration (yep - it happened on my retreat!)
- How face-to-cam video transformed her confidence and content

This episode is for you if:

• You’re thinking about opening your first salon

• You’re struggling with team building and want real advice

• You’ve ever questioned if it’s all worth it

• You want to scale but still love being on the salon floor

• You’re ready to grow a salon and a personal brand

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In this solo episode, Katie Godfrey talks about a topic she’s become known for: stepping out of your business to work on it, not in it. Whether you're a salon owner, clinic, or training academy, if you're feeling trapped behind the tools, this episode is your game-changer.

Katie shares:

• The exact moment she knew she had to step away from her salon

• How her business skyrocketed when she got off the floor

• Why stepping back doesn’t mean stepping away forever

• How to know when it’s the right time to reduce your client time

• The mindset blocks that stop most business owners from delegating

• How to build a sellable, scalable, and sustainable business

• Why freedom, flexibility, and even retirement planning starts with this one shift

She also opens up about how her signature process was born, and how it’s helped hundreds of beauty business owners transform their lives.

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