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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https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/
https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/
Beauty Industry Leaders
The Skincare Expert: How Rachel Diaz Transformed a Solo Business into a 19-Person Team and Built a Multi-Award-Winning Clinic
I am so excited for you to meet today’s guest because her story is just… wow. I’ve got Rachel Diaz on the podcast, and she’s the genius behind Love Beauty Skin Clinic – a business she built from scratch and grew into a thriving, award-winning clinic with 19 team members. Yeah, you read that right. Nineteen.
Rachel’s journey is one of those stories that just lights you up. She went from feeling totally overwhelmed trying to do everything herself, to creating a system that allowed her to expand and thrive. And the best part? She’s so down-to-earth and honest about everything it took to get there.
In this episode, Rachel and I chat about:
✨ What it really felt like when she was trying to do it all alone.
✨ The ‘aha’ moment when she knew she couldn’t keep going the way she was.
✨ How she went from being a solo practitioner to leading a team of 19 rockstars.
✨ The behind-the-scenes systems and processes she had to create to make it all work.
✨ How winning awards helped boost her credibility – and how you can use recognition to fuel your own growth.
✨ What she wishes she knew when she was just starting out (and the advice she’d give YOU).
Rachel is so real about her journey. The struggles, the wins, the moments of doubt… all of it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just spinning your wheels trying to do it all yourself, this conversation is going to be so refreshing and honestly, pretty motivating.
Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in. I know you’re gonna love this one. 💛
— Sammy
🎧 Listen to the full episode.
Connect with Rachel Diaz:
https://lovebeautyskinclinic.com
https://www.instagram.com/racheldiazlovebeauty/
https://www.instagram.com/lovebeautyskinclinic/
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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