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.
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Beauty Industry Leaders
Legal Lifelines: Safeguarding Your Beauty Business with Jade Spehr
Regulations, insurance, trademarks, liability… Probably not words that set a fire going in your belly. Setting up your legal obligations might sound like a task that can be left to the ‘tomorrow’ pile, but protecting yourself today can be the difference between bankruptcy tomorrow - after all, it’s never an issue until it is. Behind an impressive resume is this week’s guest Jade Spehr, a qualified lawyer, undergraduate accountant, and co-founder of JadeStart, a business coaching agency that focuses specifically on the beauty industry. Moving her way up the corporate ladder, Jade headed an expert insolvency team for PWC dealing with the financial recoveries and closures of multiple high-profile businesses. After the negativity of her work began to take its toll, Jade decided to break away and start her own company with her husband with a client niche that had been continuously popping up: struggling beauty business owners! Together they now scale and grow beauty businesses into multi-million figures. In an industry riddled with grey areas and a lack of industry standards, it can be difficult to tell the truth apart from hearsay. So we’re making legal jargon sexy again this week, and covering the critical legal points that you need to know to safeguard your own business! We’re simplifying everything from being aware of your intellectual property rights, to understanding your insurance responsibilities, and the importance of regulations for our industry going forward. Jade is genuinely passionate about ensuring that beauty business owners are made aware of the potential risks and pitfalls in their work, and is giving them the tools they need to create and then secure a profitable future for themselves.
We’re learning, not lecturing:
👩⚖️ The rules and regulations of the industry: is an accreditation worth it?
👩⚖️ Your liabilities, and being aware of what your insurance will and will not cover
👩⚖️ Structuring your business to protect yourself from legal risks
👩⚖️ Trademarking and intellectual property rights
If you’re looking to tap into Jade’s wealth of knowledge and expertise, reach out Jade on her Instagram and say hello: https://www.instagram.com/jadestart_/
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!
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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:
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