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
Latest Episodes
There’s No Maternity Leave When You’re the Boss
What does maternity leave actually look like when you're self-employed?In this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole opens up about preparing for motherhood while running multiple businesses—and why her version of maternity...
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Distracted
Feeling overwhelmed? House a mess? Laundry piling up? Feeling like there are never enough hours in the day? Before convincing yourself you need more time… check your screen time.In this solo episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, N...
Your Younger Self Would Be So Proud of You
When was the last time you stopped to appreciate how far you've actually come?In this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole shares a candid conversation about reflecting on your journey, celebrating the milestones you often...
Why I'm Done With 5-Year Plans
After years of chasing the next goal, building businesses, leading a team, and constantly planning five and ten years ahead, I found myself asking a simple question…What if success isn't about doing more?In this episode, I'...
Why I Sold My Spa After 10.5 Years
After 10.5 incredible years of owning Muskoka Aesthetics, I officially closed one of the biggest chapters of my life.In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of why I made the decision to sell the business I built from the groun...