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Mindset Madness: The Hidden Thing Holding You Back 

September 28, 20252 min read

My son just started his second year of university.

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know I’m a single mom and built my beauty business while raising him ~ one client, one decision, one long night at a time. Watching him grow into the man he’s becoming is one of the biggest honors of my life.

But this week, he sent me a simple text:

“Are you free to chat?”

I knew something was up.

He’s in a new dorm this year ~ a single room, more independence, more space. But his closest friends are all together in another building. 

We talked, and underneath his worries about friendships and feeling a bit left out...was that same familiar feeling of: 

Not Enoughness.

It’s sneaky.
It shows up quietly… like when you compare yourself on Instagram.
Or hesitate to raise your prices.
Or wait until “you’re ready” to finally launch.

And here’s the kicker:
Even the most talented, passionate, hard-working beauty professionals and beauty business owners feel it ~ especially when they’re building something new.

Have you felt it too?

That inner voice that whispers:

💋“She’s doing better than me.”
💋“I should be further ahead by now”
💋“I’m not qualified to start my own business.”

Similar to what I told my son...this is what I want you to hear:

❇️That voice isn’t telling the truth.
❇️You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the next step.

❇️You don’t need to do things like everyone else.
❇️You are already enough to build the beauty business you dream of.

If you're tired of second-guessing, the Beauty Business Start Up Academy™ was designed for this exact moment. Inside, I guide you step-by-step through:

💄 Clarifying your brand vision
💄 Building a solid business foundation
💄 Knowing exactly what to do next
💄 Launching in a way that feels
like you

Because when you have a step-by-step plan, that voice gets quieter. And when you have support, that voice loses its power.

In Your Corner,


Michelle 💕

Your Beauty Business Mentor

⭐⭐⭐

P.S. Here’s a mindset hack I love — one I taught my son that night:

When that voice in your head says something negative…
Ask yourself:
“Is this true?”

Then Ask:  “Where is the evidence or the truth to support or disprove this?”

Repeat until the story shifts. 

You’ll be surprised how fast that voice quiets down.

👑 You are not behind.   👑 You are becoming.  👑 You are absolutely enough. 

And you don’t have to do it alone.

Hi! I'm Michelle Carter. I’m a former registered Social Worker turned professional esthetician with over 28 years experience in the beauty industry.  I am a former director of spa operations, a current beauty business owner operating for over 14 years and mentor for over 25 years.  I work with beauty professionals who want help launching their dream beauty business; those who start with an idea and want to bring it to life and those who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed in the early stages of their entrepreneurship journey in the beauty industry. 

My experience inside and outside the treatment room provides me the wisdom to guide others along their beauty business journey.  I invite you to come join me.  I assure you it will be a fun and amazing ride.

Michelle Carter

Hi! I'm Michelle Carter. I’m a former registered Social Worker turned professional esthetician with over 28 years experience in the beauty industry. I am a former director of spa operations, a current beauty business owner operating for over 14 years and mentor for over 25 years. I work with beauty professionals who want help launching their dream beauty business; those who start with an idea and want to bring it to life and those who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed in the early stages of their entrepreneurship journey in the beauty industry. My experience inside and outside the treatment room provides me the wisdom to guide others along their beauty business journey. I invite you to come join me. I assure you it will be a fun and amazing ride.

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