Episode 7 – Amy Bates on changing careers and body positivity in the beauty industry
In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Ellen Cummings sits down with hair and make-up artist Amy Bates, founder of The Beauty Rebellion.
We chat about why she left a successful career in the police to join the beauty industry and how this skillset then translated to working with salon clients.
The pair also discuss Bates’s push for the beauty industry to be more body positive and inclusive, including easy tips on how beauty salons and spas can make positive changes to their businesses – without spending any money.
Don't miss Bates on stage at PB North, where she'll be talking about "How to increase client spend and retention by being body positive and inclusive" on our Business and Digital Skills stage at 11am on Monday, September 25 - you can register for your free ticket to PB North here.
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Don't miss our last episode where deputy editor Kezia Parkins spoke to chemical engineer Cigdem Kemal Yilmaz, founder of the CPD-accredited course Skin Masterclass Pro, to get some insights about her experience being an expat in Malaysia and the pros and cons of setting up and running a business away from home.
Or check out all our previous episodes here:
Episode 5: Corinna Tolan on advanced skin health and mastering social media
Episode 4: Hayley Snishko on massage, mental health and mobile beauty
Episode 3: Letitia Sophia on Love Island, motherhood, and why she fell in love with make-up
Episode 2: PB's Therapist of the Year Lucie Allen on holistic therapies, wellness and therapist health
Episode 1: Elaine Beattie on retaining staff and what she learned transitioning from supplier to salon owner
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