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
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...
The Energy Shift Everyone is Feeling
Lately it feels like everyone is entering a new era… and honestly, I don’t think it’s a coincidence.In this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole dives into the energy shifts happening lately — from career pivots and identity change...
How I Used AI + ChatGPT as My Personal Stylist & Closet Consultant
Okay… I think I accidentally unlocked the future of shopping and getting dressed as a busy mom and business owner.In this episode, I’m sharing something that completely changed the way I shop, get dressed, and think about my wardrobe… I ...
How I Gave My Spa a Facelift Without Breaking the Bank
In this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole reflects on how far she’s come — both personally and professionally — inspired by the “look how far you’ve come” trend circulating on Instagram.After 10 years in business, Nicol...
How Google Forms Transformed My Beauty Business
n this episode of Beauty Behind the Brand, Nicole shares one of the most powerful (and underrated) tools she’s used to grow both her spa and product line — Google Forms.From gathering anonymous client feedback to collecti...