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/
https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/
Beauty Industry Leaders
Why Your Facebook Ads Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead) with Stephanie Mitchell
If you’ve ever poured money into Facebook or Instagram ads only to see little (or no) return, you’re not alone - and you’re definitely not doomed.
In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Mitchell, founder of Sunny Store Marketing and The Ad Lab, to uncover why so many beauty business owners struggle with ads - and what to do instead. Stephanie shares her own journey from traditional marketing into the beauty industry, proving you don’t need to be a beauty professional to understand what makes clients click.
Together, we unpack the biggest myths about Facebook ads, the role of a strong strategic offer, and how to overcome the fear of visibility that holds so many beauty pros back. Plus, you’ll hear real success stories from students who’ve turned struggling campaigns into consistent client growth.
Inside this episode:
✨ Why most Facebook ads fail - and the simple shifts that make them work
✨ How to create offers that convert instead of wasting ad spend
✨ The truth about “boosting” posts vs. running real campaigns
✨ Practical steps to test, track, and improve your ad results
✨ How Stephanie helps beauty professionals feel confident showing up online
✨ Inspiring success stories from beauty businesses who got it right
If you’re ready to stop throwing money at ads that don’t deliver - and finally start attracting the right clients on autopilot - this conversation is your roadmap.
Connect with Stephanie
Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephaniemitchellmarketing/
Free class: www.salonadsmadeeasy.com/freeclass
Ad Lab: https://www.joinadlab.com/
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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