WHY I CREATED BEAUTY BOSS NETWORK, & WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Hey, Beauty Boss!
So lately I’ve gotten to think a lot about why I created Beauty Boss Network. With Thanksgiving this week, I am definitely in the spirit of reflecting on not only what I am thankful for this year, but even more importantly why. If you haven’t ever thought deeply into your why, then that is your Thanksgiving HOMEWORK, honey!! Because being clear and focused on your why (at least for me) has driven every step I take. So take a moment, reflect, and actually write down WHY you do what you do, and WHY you are thankful for the things that you’re thankful for.

One of the things I am MOST thankful for this year, is following my instinct to even start Beauty Boss Network. I have been a makeup artist and hairstylist for the past 11 years (you can check out my work here). So far I’d say I’ve had a good run working with clients around the world, from glamming Mariah Carey, LeAnn Rimes, and grooming Ezekiel Elliot for the ESPN Body Issue cover, it’s been awesome. Then one day I realized, no matter how amazing of a career I have, I would always be trading my time for money… and I can never make more time. So I wanted to create a business that would allow me to bring in income beyond the time that I have to offer. When I contemplated what that would be, I realized my only other passion was personal development, and helping others in the industry… I had several girls that I mentored and watching them grow made me hella proud…so the question became how can I make an income AND an impact. Lots of thought, market research, and hard work later, Beauty Boss Network was born. Here’s why I’m in love with what we do here:

COMMUNITY
What I realized on my makeup artistry and hairstyling journey was that most of my BEST career opportunities came from people in other areas of the industry. That’s why it was so important that Beauty Boss Network wasn’t JUST for makeup artists or hairstylists, but for everyone involved in beauty. I love that this community embodies every facet and every realm of the beauty industry. Our members include makeup artists, hair stylists, beauty bloggers, aestheticians, plastic surgeons, registered nurses, eyebrow specialists, eyelash specialists, product development specialists, salon/spa management, retail managers, barbers, photographers, fitness professionals, financial advisors, lawyers, and the list goes on!

NETWORKING
I can first-hand attest to the significance of networking (as all of us probably can) so being able to easily and succinctly find other industry professionals, and connect with them both virtually and through live events on this platform was so important. Our baller members are able to search for other beauty pros by name, location, expertise, or any other keyword they can think of and browse their profile to see their bio, images of their work, videos, links to their website and social media…. we basically built these profile pages to be like a business card on steroids so that it is fast and simple to find someone you need to connect with.

PROMOTION
We all need visibility. That’s why our calendar isn’t only for OUR events that WE host. It’s for our members to use as well. If someone in our community is hosting a mixer at their salon, or a class, or even a meet-up, they can post their event to the Beauty Boss Network calendar for the community to see. Everyone who comes to this platform is looking for one thing: resources to build, boost, and promote their business in the BEAUTY industry. So we provide a targeted audience that our community is able to utilize to broaden their visibility!

NO-BRAINER
I wanted to make it EASY for people to invest in themselves. Anyone who has invested into this community gets discounts on everything… and I mean everything: merchandise, resources downloads, coaching programs (hint hint, flashing forward to a 2018 launch, hollaaaa), webinars, events, and anything else on the horizon.

FAMILY
The people behind this brand are hearts of gold. They are my family. I am in love with their love for people and their passion to better our industry. Beauty Boss Network wouldn’t be what it is without the beautiful people who are behind it. If you haven’t met our team yet, you can check them out here. Anytime you send an inquiry, it’s one of us that gets back to you. We are real people, with real passion, and a genuine fire for what we do.

EVERYONE HAS A VOICE
Since we are such a tight little team, any time we get feedback, an inquiry, an idea, an ACTUAL human brings it to the table and we make it happen. Our community is the pulse of everything that we do. We love hearing what you have to say and what you want to see from us. We love it so much that we host focus groups on the regular to ensure that we are providing what it is that you want to see. And any time we get a love note, a compliment, or a positive testimonial an ACTUAL human does a little happy dance. Your voice matters to us so if you want to see something from Beauty Boss Network, just say so! Send an inquiry on the contact page or drop a comment below. Someone will get back to you… promise!

I could go on for at least another 10 reasons why I am thankful for Beauty Boss Network right now…. but I realize this is a blog, not a novel, so I will spare you all for NOW… it’s Thanksgiving and we have food to prep! Instead of rattling off a novels worth of things I am grateful for, I’d love to read yours. Sound off in the comments below about anything you are grateful for, and whatever you do, don’t forget your WHY!

About us:
Briana Dai, The Beauty Boss
Founder and CEO of Beauty Boss Network
Website: Beauty Boss Network -
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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNM9lW3OVJo__ugvqdWKz5Q
Twitter: Beauty Boss Network

THE FLAWLESS OFFICE GUIDE

Hey, Beauty Boss!
With the new year fast approaching, it is the perfect time to begin that home office makeover. Let’s not wait for the new year to get here to commit to making positive changes. Hit the ground running and be ready when that ball drops to put your fresh space to work. According to the statistics, enjoying your environment can have a substantial impact on your productivity, and coming from a girl who recently rearranged her entire space I 1,000% agree!! Which is exactly why this week I wanted to share a few tips to easily and inexpensively revamp your workspace so that you can get ready for your best year yet!





Let The Light In



According to a study I read up on, employees who had their desk by a window had 15% higher productivity than those who were facing a wall. When I decided to rearrange my home office last month, I decided to put this statistic to test, and I have not been disappointed. The light flooding in helps keep my energy up. Plus being able to see beyond a wall has completely opened up my mind when it comes time to brainstorm and be creative. “But Bri, what if I don’t have a window in my workspace?” My answer to that is, treat yo-self to a bright, and cute desk lamp. Anything you can do to brighten your workspace will also brighten your mood and outlook!

Mood Boards For The Win



Pinterest is great and all, but there is nothing like having a good, old-fashioned real life visual to personalize your space AND simultaneously keep you on track. Mood boards can be created and easily customized on a corkboard like I’ve done in my own home office, or a magnetic chalkboard that you can draw on and pin things to. They add personality PLUS visually keep you on track with your priorities. We are obsessed with the mood board game in the Rebecca Taylor office!

Make It Your Happy Place



Speaking of adding personality, don’t forget to bring in things that make YOU smile. Yea, your office is the place where you get ish done, but that doesn’t mean it needs to feel like a detention center. Make sure you light your favorite candle, or maybe bring in a some fresh flowers, or a plant. Bringing in elements that make you happy will make being a Beauty Boss feel more like a treat than a chore!

About us:
Briana Dai, The Beauty Boss
Founder and CEO of Beauty Boss Network
Website: Beauty Boss Network -
Instagram: Beauty Boss Network (@beautyboss.network) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautybossnetwor
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNM9lW3OVJo__ugvqdWKz5Q
Twitter: Beauty Boss Network

MAKING MONEY MOVES LIKE A GIRL BOSS (PATH TO POWER RECAP)

Hey, Beauty Boss!

Last week I got the opportunity to attend an amazing event hosted by Essence and Northwestern Mutual. The Path to Power panel of total girl bosses spilled ALL the tea on some juicy topics from money mindset, to mentorship, relationships, and being a girl boss!

I mean… I can barely put into words the brilliance on one stage and the amount of takeaways I scribbled down!  If you weren’t able to come out then, honey, you missed out but fear not, Beauty Boss. Here are a few of my key takeaways that I walked away with at Path To Power!

“There is a world that is waiting on your greatness and when you show up for it, it will show up for you.” -Allyson Byrd

This quote really hit home for me. So often we think that simply “showing up” and being present should show for something. The reality is it’s not just about “showing up” but being clear and intentional about what you showed up for. As Allyson explains, “we have to show up and say I showed up to eat, and this is what I want on the menu.”  Don’t fool yourself into believing that being a hard worker is going to get you to where you’re trying to go. It’s being a SMART worker that is going to get you there, so be intentional about your moves and plan out your success!

“Pay yourself first, and if you cannot then you need to look yourself in the mirror.” -Anitra Blue-Francis

 This Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor explained how sometimes it is HARD to hold up the mirror to yourself and admit that things are not working.  That does NOT mean give up, but it means that you need to be honest with yourself FIRST so that you can recognize that something needs to change.  Perhaps that means trading your Audi in for a Honda (we love Honda’s).  Perhaps that means downgrading your home.  Or maybe it just means that you need to up your hustle!  Whatever the case, it is important to set aside your pride and put yourself in the power seat to make smart decisions for the betterment of the long haul!

“Every successful person has problems.  We have issues.  We just deal with it.” -Tiffany Derry

I mean…. is there anything more to explain?  Ultimately we have to choose which kind of party we want to have…. a pitty-party or a success-celebration.  Is it sympathy that you are looking for or is it results?   If results are what you are looking for then stop dwelling on your problems and focus on the solution!

“Invest in yourself.” -Yodit Tewolde

We have heard it a million times but it Never. Gets. Old.  We HAVE to keep investing in ourselves because if you are tired of getting what you have always gotten, then you need to quit doing what you have always done! Investing in your growth is essential to navigating the path to power and those who choose to make their growth a priority get the fasted route!

“If your man was your money what kind of relationship would you have?” -Charreah Jackson

The Senior Editor of ESSENCE herself could not have made it any realer!! Would it be an honest relationship?  Would it be shady?  Would it be consistent or all over the place?  If your relationship were a hot mess, would you stay in it?  Probably not!  So get into a serious relationship with your money and treat it like Bae so that you can grow a long, beautiful, and happy relationship like a boss.

Which of these quotes resonated most with you?  Share your thoughts in the comments below!  I can’t wait to hear your perspective.

About us:

Briana Dai, The Beauty Boss

Founder and CEO of Beauty Boss Network

Website: https://www.beautybossnetwork.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyboss.network

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautybossnetwor

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNM9lW3OVJo__ugvqdWKz5Q

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeautyBossNet