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In this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole shares the story of how a vision turned into a thriving beauty brand.

In 2019, Nicole took her entrepreneurial spirit to new heights with the launch of Miskoka Beauty Inc. — a luxury lash and brow product line rooted in quality, innovation, and results. Built by a beauty professional, for beauty professionals, the brand quickly earned trust within the industry for delivering products that truly perform.

Nicole dives into one of her most defining seasons yet: selling over $9,000 in glass collagen masks in less than 12 hours, securing partnerships with some of Canada’s largest beauty distributors, and scaling her product-based business — all during the same summer she welcomed her baby.

This episode is an honest look at growth, resilience, and what’s possible when passion meets strategy. Nicole breaks down the mindset, momentum, and behind-the-scenes decisions that allowed her to build a brand that continues to grow — even in one of life’s most transformative seasons.

If you’re a beauty entrepreneur balancing big dreams with real life, this episode will leave you inspired, empowered, and reminded that you don’t have to choose between building a family and building a successful business.

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You might be fully booked — but are you actually making money?

In this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole dives into one of the most important (and most avoided) topics in the beauty industry: knowing your numbers. From service pricing and product margins to hidden costs that quietly eat away at profit, this episode is all about moving from busy to profitable.

Nicole breaks down how to audit your services, evaluate product profitability, and understand where your money is really going — without overwhelm. With real-life examples from over 10 years of spa ownership, she shares how tracking your numbers gives you clarity, confidence, and control over your business decisions.

If you’re ready to stop guessing, start leading like a CEO, and build a beauty business that actually supports your life, this episode is your starting point for 2026.

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Beauty Behind the Brand is a podcast for beauty professionals who want to grow a business that supports their life — not consumes it.

Hosted by Nicole Manion, this show explores the behind-the-scenes of spa ownership, entrepreneurship, motherhood, leadership, and personal growth in the beauty industry.

Through real stories, mindset shifts, and business strategy, Nicole helps you build confidence, clarity, and sustainability in both business and life.

Subscribe for New Episodes Every Tuesday!

Be sure to check us out on all our socials:

Follow on Instagram: @beautybrandpodcast
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Subscribe on Youtube: @beautybehindthebrandpodcast
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Website:
https://www.miskoka.com/beauty-behind-the-brand

Follow our host on Instagram: @nicmanion
https://www.instagram.com/nicmanion/