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200 episodes. Nearly 150k downloads. And a whole lot of stories I've never told you!

In this episode I'm taking you behind the scenes of the podcast, from guesting on a local show in 2021 to building the Salon Goals podcast you're listening to today.

The scripted, breathless early episodes. The burnout that made me stop recording (and seriously consider quitting coaching altogether). What this show actually costs to make, whether it's been worth it, and everything that's coming next.

• Episode 200 kickoff, and how a guest spot on a local podcast started it all [00:00].
• Launching the Lash Business Lounge, the free Facebook group that named the show [04:41].
• Finding my podcast voice, over-scripting, and the editor who made me sound good [05:43].
• ADHD, last-minute talking points in the car, and how I come up with content ideas now [09:45].
• Burnout, taking a break in 2023, and the listener messages that brought me back [13:35].
• Consistency, schedule shifts, and why we moved back to Tuesday releases [18:00].
• Is podcasting worth it? What every episode costs me, and what it's returned [21:07].
• Listener moments, being recognised by voice in a bathroom queue, and my thank you to you [24:46].
• Your invite to the episode 200 celebration in Albury on Friday 7 August [26:00].
• What's next: the new studio, video episodes on YouTube, and more guests [27:42].
• Inside the Salon Goals Academy, my monthly membership for beauty business owners [31:15].

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