Episode Intro:
Get ready for our most Slavic-accent-filled episode yet! In this conversation, Yulia Almetova shares her incredible journey of resilience, purpose, and self-discovery. From starting over as an immigrant in the Netherlands—facing rejection and struggling to find a job—to navigating the challenges of motherhood after giving birth to a child with Down syndrome, Yulia’s story is nothing short of extraordinary.
We talk about how she overcame obstacles, built her own beauty studio, became an award-winning hairstylist, and found her purpose in life.
Yulia also opens up about what it means to embrace self-love, juggle family and business, and thrive in the face of adversity.
This is a heartfelt episode full of inspiration, grit, and the warmth of Yulia’s journey.
About Yulia Almetova:
Yulia Almetova is a hairstylist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. Originally from Russia and now living in the Netherlands, she is the founder of Star.Lab, a beauty studio dedicated to making clients feel pampered and empowered. She’s also the creator of the STAR.LAB app, designed to help people master hairstyling from the comfort of their own homes.
She's also a loving mother of 3, a dog and a cat.
Her family is her support and inspiration. She admits that it’s often a challenge to balance family matters with her professional goals, but says that without one or the other, her life would not feel complete.