Cup of Ambition Podcast S2[13]: Building a Successful Manicure/Beauty Business with Meghann Rosales of Nails Y'all

I've been a huge fan of the amazing Meghann Rosales of Austin-based Nails Y'all for years, and was so excited to chat with her about all things art, nails, beauty, and business.

Meghann is a lifelong artist, but started her career in the classroom, teaching history to high school students. She's now a renowned nail artist who in her words, "paints tiny pictures on nails." Meghann's sense of humor and talent means that these tiny pictures range from "boobs doing things" to "the saddest Christmas in the world" to hidden vaginas, entire seascapes, art deco fans, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and so, so much more.

Meghann takes individual appointments but also is hired for huge events like Austin City Limits and SXSW, as well as smaller events like bachelorette and birthday parties (sometimes with half-naked butlers in attendance, too).

00:04:00: What is Meghann's job and where does she work?

00:06:00: What has her career trajectory looked like?

00:10:39: What's her usual process for an appointment, and for brainstorming such unique nail art?

00:18:13: How does she market her business - what's worked and what hasn't?

00:22:00: What's her favorite event she's ever worked?

00:35:00: What misconceptions are there about being a nail artist, or about manicures in general? Is dip powder really "good" for your nails?

00:46:00: What are the challenges and rewards of her business?

00:42:00: How can people support the beauty industry during the pandemic?

00:59:00: What advice would Meghann give to her younger self?

01:05:00: Our Listener Questions and Lightning Round