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.
Connect with Sammy and Join the Beauty Industry Leaders movement
https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/
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Beauty Industry Leaders
The Millionaire Maker: How Michelle Rule Built a $7M Asset Base and Teaches Women to Create Wealth Beyond Their Business
This episode is one that had me walking away feeling more aligned, more grounded, and honestly—more inspired than ever.
I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with the incredible Michelle Rule—multi-business owner, investor, and the woman behind the title “The Millionaire Maker.” But let me tell you, Michelle is so much more than her numbers.
She’s the kind of woman who has gone from being completely burnt out, in credit card debt, and spiritually lost at 25... to co-owning a $2.5 million IT company, building a $7 million personal asset base, and now coaching other women to build true financial freedom—without burnout, without hustle, and without shame.
We went deep in this chat. You’ll hear:
- Michelle’s honest story of how she went from paycheck-to-paycheck to living in abundance
-Why most business owners are missing the opportunity to turn profits into long-term wealth
- Her concept of your “financial freedom number” (this one changed how I think)
- The power of wealth energetics (and how pride—not shame—is the most magnetic energy for abundance)
- Why saving doesn’t make you wealthy—but investing with intention does
- Her exact strategy for automating wealth on autopilot
- The real talk around exit strategies, cashflow buffers, and playing the long game like a CEO
We also chatted about something I think a lot of us feel but don’t talk about enough—what happens when you grow faster than the people around you. That moment when you realize you’re ready to have bigger conversations about money, wealth, and the life you really want to live.
Michelle doesn’t just preach financial freedom—she’s built it. And now she’s sharing the behind-the-scenes of how she did it (and how you can too).
Whether you're just getting started or you're already making bank but want to actually build something that lasts… this episode will expand you in all the best ways.
Connect with Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/michellerulemillionairemaker/
Apply for her 6-month signature program Skyrocket Your Wealth – designed for women ready to become self-made multi-millionaires with clarity, strategy, and energetic alignment.
If you’re listening and something inside you is saying “this is the next chapter,” go figure out your financial freedom number. Michelle has a free Dream Life Calculator on her Instagram. That number? It could change everything.
I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy!
Ready to become an industry powerhouse?
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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:
https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/
https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/
