What do you do when the environment you’re working in doesn’t feel like a safe space, for you or your clients?
You go solo.
In this episode of The Solo Success Podcast, JM sits down with Nicole (@coledoesnails) a fully booked solo nail tech, JENA user and finalist for Nail Tech of The Year 2025, to talk about the bold (and emotional) decision to leave salon life behind and build a business on her own terms.
From starting out in makeup and realising it wasn’t the right fit, to renting a salon chair that didn’t align with her values. Nicole knew something had to change. So she built her own space. Her own brand. And her own version of success.
She shares:
🌟 The mindset shift that helped her finally go solo
📈 How a local collab helped her socials take off
🧠 The power of backing yourself (even when it’s scary)
🏠 Why creating a safe, welcoming space matters more than aesthetic
💅 The tools she uses to make life easier and business smoother
This one’s for anyone who’s questioning the path they’re on and wondering if there’s a better way to do business.
Find Nicole here:
Instagram: @coledoesnails
Website: coledoesnails.jena.site
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Thanks for listening! 🎧