Beyond The Tweezers
A podcast for lash and beauty artists who want more than just technique.
This is about the artist beyond the skill - the business moves, the real stories, the lessons you don’t see on Instagram.
Ever wondered what the artists you admire are really like behind the polished posts? This podcast pulls back the curtain with honest, unfiltered conversations.
Expect industry insights, mentorship moments, a little bit of gossip, and fly on the wall chats from inside the room - through solo episodes that go deep and in person interviews you can also watch on video.
Beyond The Tweezers
How Karolina Ciapaite Built Clients, Set Boundaries & Didn’t Quit
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In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Karolina Ciapaite — and her story is one of courage, consistency, and trusting the process 🤍
Karolina came to the UK with her partner thinking she’d only stay for a few months… fast forward and those few months turned into 10 whole years. Leaving her family behind and building a life in a new country wasn’t easy - especially when her first jobs here were in cleaning. One of those jobs even ended with her being fired.
Despite being fully certified in lashes, Karolina didn’t step into the industry straight away. It took a message from her mum — “Karolina, why aren’t you using your lashes?” — along with the constant encouragement and mental push from a close friend who truly believed in her, for her to finally take the leap.
From having one client a week and worrying about how she’d pay her rent, to becoming a powerhouse in the lash industry, Karolina’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring. She opens up about being painfully shy, wanting to stay behind the scenes, and how she’s grown into someone who now speaks at conferences, judges international and online competitions, and teaches incredible courses.
In this episode, Karolina shares:
- How she built her client base from scratch
- Putting business cards everywhere - even on trees 🌳
- Why starting slow is completely normal
- How to set strict boundaries with clients and protect your time, energy, and business
- Why trusting the process is key when things feel uncertain
- How attending conferences helped build her confidence
Plus… a funny moment where Karolina admits she opened a mystery London Lash box she was definitely told not to open 👀 (don’t worry — I kept it in).
And yes - we start the episode with matcha ☕️ Because now, if I think of matcha, I instantly think of Karolina.
If you’re at the beginning of your journey, struggling with boundaries, or tempted to give up - this episode is for you.
This episode is Sponsored by Elleebana
20% Off Discount code: LASHLOVE20
Shop now: https://www.houseofelleebana.com/collections/online-courses
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