Beauty Behind The Brand
Welcome to Beauty Behind The Brand, the podcast where entrepreneurship meets real life.
I'm your host, Nicole Manion—founder of Miskoka Beauty, entrepreneur, and boy mom. After spending over a decade building and successfully selling my spa business, I've learned that every brand has a story, every pivot has a purpose, and every challenge holds a lesson.
Each week, I take you behind the scenes of building a business, growing a personal brand, navigating motherhood, embracing mindset, and creating a life that aligns with your biggest goals. You'll hear honest conversations about entrepreneurship, marketing, product development, social media, leadership, resilience, and the realities that happen behind the highlight reel.
Whether you're a beauty professional, business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone chasing a dream, this podcast is here to educate, inspire, and remind you that success isn't about having the perfect path—it's about having the courage to keep moving forward.
Welcome to the journey. I'm so glad you're here.
Beauty Behind The Brand
How I Gave My Spa a Facelift Without Breaking the Bank
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In this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole reflects on how far she’s come — both personally and professionally — inspired by the “look how far you’ve come” trend circulating on Instagram.
After 10 years in business, Nicole shares a behind-the-scenes look at refreshing and evolving her spa without overspending. From updating ceiling tiles and fresh paint to simplifying furniture and bringing back a more intentional, pre-COVID layout, this episode is all about creating impact through smart, strategic changes — not massive renovations.
She also dives into how she used feedback from past Google Forms (from both clients and staff) to guide these decisions, ensuring every update aligns with what people truly want and value.
This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always mean starting over — sometimes it means refining, simplifying, and honoring how far you’ve already come.
If you’re a beauty business owner thinking about a refresh, rebrand, or reset, this conversation will leave you inspired to make meaningful changes with confidence — and without breaking the bank.
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