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During the 2026 DLM Level Up Retreat, Venaé sits down with @valyslashlab following an exclusive business development class for an honest conversation about beauty, business, mentorship, faith and becoming who you’re called to be!

Val shares how she got started AND her perspective as a growing entrepreneur, while the two explore what the future of beauty education should really look like — especially in an industry where almost anything can be called a “class,” but where’s the substance?

From different generational perspectives on entrepreneurship and family foundations to finding yourself while building a business in your 20s, they get into the REAL behind-the-scenes work: choosing the right mentor, being ready to become a mentee, navigating people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, adversity, and learning to believe in your own vision.

They also unpack the MAJOR role of prayer, affirmations, intentional thinking, community, and true honesty with yourself — while discussing what happens when you give too much energy to the wrong people and things.

And of course, it wouldn’t be The Beauty Boss Podcast without some girl talk. Val and Venaé take it back to their high school memories, celebrate the power of originality and self-empowerment, and introduce a new personality category: RASSY — ratchet and classy. 😂

It’s business development, faith, friendship, mentorship and real-life perspective — straight from the DLM Level Up Retreat.

Connect with Valy: @valyslashlab

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Music Credits: TBBP Theme Song by Maxmizacion
Host, Creator, Executive Producer & Audio Engineer: Venaé Breonna

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