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#76: From Layoff to Luxury: How Karen Aguirre Turned Setback into a Self-Care Movement with Nails Envie

Author
Melissa Manning
Published
Wed 14 May 2025
Episode Link
https://www.audaciousfounder.com/podcasts/the-audacious-founder-podcast-being-bold-in-business/episodes/2149020235

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What if the moment you feared most became the turning point to your freedom? In this raw and uplifting episode, I sit down with Karen, the founder of Nails Envie—Las Vegas’ eco-friendly, mobile nail salon. After being laid off from her corporate accounting job, Karen didn’t panic—she pivoted.


With a nail tech license collecting dust and a deep passion for clean beauty, Karen turned uncertainty into opportunity. We talk about what it took to build a business from scratch, why clean, non-toxic beauty matters, and how she juggled motherhood, marriage, and even co-running a restaurant while building a luxury self-care experience for women on the go.


Whether you're facing change, feeling stuck, or just need a reminder that your pivot could lead to purpose, this episode will leave you inspired—and ready to audit your polish drawer.


🔑 Key Takeaways:




  • Pivot with Purpose: Layoffs aren’t the end—they can be the beginning of something audacious.




  • Your Intuition Is a Business Partner: Pay attention to the signs and prepare quietly but strategically.




  • Non-Toxic Is Non-Negotiable: Many nail products still contain harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and toluene—Karen breaks down what to avoid and why.




  • Reignite Old Passions: Sometimes, your next chapter is hiding in a skill you’ve forgotten or set aside.




  • Self-Care is Strategy: Even 10 minutes of stillness, skincare, or stretching matters when life feels chaotic.




  • Partnership Matters: Behind every bold woman is often a partner or village who holds it down at home.




✅ Actionable Insights:




  • Audit Your Nail Products: Check for formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, and camphor—ditch the toxins.




  • Ask the Right Questions: When visiting a salon, ask if their products are clean, vegan, and cruelty-free.




  • Revisit Your Skill Set: What licenses, talents, or certifications are you sitting on that could be reignited?




  • Think Creatively About Income: Karen drove Uber in a luxury car to bridge the gap—there’s no shame in the hustle.




  • Build in Recharge Time: Add 10–30 minutes a day just for you—it adds up.




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