🔥 Real Talk, Rising Temps & Big Dreams: My Halfway Check-In for 2025

💬 Life Lately: 31°C, Real Talk & Building Big Things

Can you believe it’s July already?!
We’re officially halfway through 2025, and honestly? I feel like I’ve lived a whole year in just six months 😅

Between a heatwave (doing BIAB in 31°C is NOT for the faint-hearted, fans are my besties right now!), working full time in the salon, raising my boys, and building The Nail Mafia behind the scenes... it’s a lot.

But I wouldn't change it for the world.
Because every single day, I’m reminded why I started this in the first place.

💖 Life Behind the Scenes (Still Keeping It Real)

I won’t lie, it’s not always easy.
The juggle is real.
Building a second business while working full-time has challenged me in ways I didn’t expect.
There’ve been tears, anxiety flare-ups, doubts, and moments where I questioned everything.

And yeah.... I’ve heard the comments:
“Why are you still doing this?”
“Is it even making money?”
“Maybe you should just focus on one thing…”

But I’ve learned to drown out the noise.
Because I’m not doing this for claps.
I’m doing it for the freedom, the impact, and the woman I’m becoming in the process.

✨ What’s Been Lighting Me Up

💬 Messages like these:

"Ur amazing and everyone sees you and a true inspiration xx"
"Honestly your heart is made of gold because not a lot of people are like you in this industry, a lot of people gatekeep and us baby nail techs definitely need support xx"
"You already are helping so many people out there, it’s amazing xxx"

These comments keep me going.
They remind me that the long days, the late nights, the energy I pour into my community — it matters.
And I’m so freaking proud of that.

📍June Highlights

This past month has been a whirlwind, including:
📍 The Niche Nail Network event – where I connected with so many of you in person (and yes, I’ll be sharing all the behind-the-scenes pics soon!)

👭 Meeting Emma Thomas IRL – finally getting to catch up with my Banter & Beauty Bosses co-host in person was everything I needed

There’s something special about stepping away from the screen and into real-life connection. It's what The Nail Mafia is all about.

💡 Why I’m Really Doing This

Let me be clear - I’m not just here to teach nails or post pretty content.

I’m doing this for the women who:

💅 Are talented as hell but still feel stuck charging £25 a set
💭 Have a dream but no roadmap
😩 Sit at their desk wondering if they’re “cut out” for business
🚫 Keep getting advice that’s fluffy, gatekept, or just doesn’t get our industry

I’ve been that woman.
Lost. Underpaid. Burnt out.
Trying to figure it all out with zero support, no real business knowledge, and people in my life constantly questioning whether it would ever “work.”

And that’s exactly why I created The Nail Mafia.
To prove that it can work.
You can build a business that lights you up, pays your bills, and gives you actual freedom.

✨ I want to help nail techs build booked-out businesses that bring in £30K+ a year - without burnout, without guilt, and without sacrificing your life to the grind.

You don’t need to “wait until you’re more confident.”
You don’t need to be the best in the industry.
You just need the right mindset, strategy, and support — and you don’t have to do it alone.

💼 What I’ve Got Open Right Now

With 6 months left in 2025, I’m focusing on helping women feel confident, get booked, and build beauty businesses that work for them.

Here’s how we can work together:

✨ Client Magnet Week
A totally FREE 5-day challenge to help you attract dream clients with simple marketing + mindset shifts (no tech stress required)
👉 https://thenailmafia.com/client-magnet-week

💬 1:1 Business Support
I’ve got 3 coaching spots open right now - perfect if you’re ready to take your nail biz seriously, stop winging it, and finally get the clarity and confidence you deserve.

This is for you if you’re done guessing, ready to raise your prices, attract aligned clients, and create a business that actually supports your life.

✨ Ready to step up? Drop me a DM or comment READY and I’ll send you the info.
Or skip the wait and apply here: 👉 Apply Here

Let’s get you out of overwhelm and into action 💼💅

🛍️ Digital Products Coming Soon
I’m creating pricing tools, starter packs, policies, and guides for nail techs who want real resources (without the fluff or gatekeeping). Keep an eye on the shop: https://thenailmafia.com

💜 And If You’re Struggling Right Now…

If you’re navigating emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or a relationship that feels more critical than supportive… please know that you're not alone.

You can build something beautiful.
You can reclaim your confidence.
And there is help available — you don’t have to suffer in silence.

If you or someone you know needs support, here are some trusted resources:

🟣 Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7):
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
📞 Call 0808 2000 247 — free, confidential, and always open

💜 Mind – for mental health support & advice:
www.mind.org.uk
Offers guidance for anxiety, depression, and emotional stress, plus access to talking therapies and peer support.

🧠 NHS Talking Therapies / CBT Access (formerly IAPT):
You can self-refer for free counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in most areas of the UK
👉 www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-a-psychological-therapies-service

📱 Shout Text Line – Free 24/7 crisis support:
Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential support via text, anytime

And my inbox is always open.
This space — The Nail Mafia — is built on honesty, healing, and growth.
If you're working through heavy things while trying to grow your business… I see you. I am you. And I’m here for you.

👑 Let’s Finish the Year Strong

So here we are.... halfway through.
Still showing up.
Still building.
Still holding the vision, even when it’s heavy.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to go all in?
This is it.

💖 Comment below and tell me your biggest biz goal for the rest of 2025
💬 Or message me if you’re ready for support.... I’ve got you

The heat might be rising, but so are we 🔥

#TheNailMafia #RealTalkBlog #HalfwayThrough2025 #ClientMagnetWeek #AnxietyAndAmbition #BookedAndBossy #SupportOverGatekeeping #ThisIsMyWhy

💌 What I Want You To Know

If you’re still here reading, thank you.

Thank you for being part of this journey — whether you’ve just found me or you’ve been in my world for a while. The Nail Mafia isn’t just a brand or a business to me. It’s a movement. It’s a safe space. It’s proof that you don’t have to do business the way everyone else does to be successful.

And if you're sitting there thinking “Can I really do this too?” — YES, you absolutely can.

I’m not special. I’m just consistent.
I’ve failed, pivoted, cried, started again, learned on the go, and kept showing up anyway.

So if you’ve been doubting yourself lately?
Let this blog be your permission slip to believe again.

✨ The freedom you crave? It’s possible.
✨ The business that supports your life? Also possible.
✨ The version of you who feels calm, confident and clear? She’s already inside you — let’s wake her up.

💬 Let’s Stay Connected

📲 If this post resonated, I’d love to hear from you.
Comment below or send me a message and let me know where you’re at in your journey. What’s one thing you’re working on right now? What’s the big dream you're holding?

And if you’re not on my email list yet — make sure you join it so you don’t miss the next round of juicy behind-the-scenes, real talk, and business goodness.

👉 Grab my freebie: The Nail Tech Money Map

📣 You’ve Got This

Big dreams need brave moves — and that doesn’t mean you have to hustle ‘til you burn out. It just means trusting yourself enough to take one more step, even when it feels hard.

Let’s stop playing small.
Let’s stop waiting for permission.
Let’s finish 2025 like the boss babes we are - booked, empowered, and unapologetically bold 💅🔥

I’m rooting for you, always.

Love,
Sami xx