Starting A Side Hustle with Sarah Crews

episode 27:

In this solo episode, Sarah Crews shares the real, unfiltered story of how she built her hair and makeup company, Black Tie and Blush, from scratch, starting with a passion for wedding and special occasion styling and turning it into a full fledged business with a remote team and thriving artist network.

From navigating messy systems, overwhelming growth, and finally building a streamlined, sustainable business, Sarah takes you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to launch and run a beauty based business without a roadmap.

Whether you are a stylist dreaming of doing your own thing or a creative with a side hustle idea that won’t let go, this episode is full of honesty, encouragement, and valuable lessons.

Join Sarah Crews as she shares her unfiltered journey of turning a wedding styling passion into a thriving business. With honesty and insight, this episode offers encouragement and lessons for anyone ready to launch their own side hustle and build something meaningful.

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In this solo episode, Sarah Crews shares the real, unfiltered story of how she built her hair and makeup company, Black Tie and Blush, from scratch, starting with a passion for wedding and special occasion styling and turning it into a full fledged business with a remote team and thriving artist network.

From navigating messy systems, overwhelming growth, and finally building a streamlined, sustainable business, Sarah takes you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to launch and run a beauty based business without a roadmap.

Whether you are a stylist dreaming of doing your own thing or a creative with a side hustle idea that won’t let go, this episode is full of honesty, encouragement, and valuable lessons.

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Why Hairstylists are Now Charging for Blowdrying

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Hi, I’m Sarah Crews—a hairstylist with 30 years of experience, starting from a small-town beauty shop in rural Kentucky to becoming a partner in a luxury Nashville salon and a national educator for one of the world’s top professional hair care brands. Along the way, I’ve traveled, built lifelong connections, and collaborated with leading industry media sources to create content, educational materials, and even style for New York Fashion Week.

Now, as the host of The Lessons From Your Hairstylist Podcast, I’m bringing my passion for transformation beyond the salon chair. Whether it's hair, life, or career changes, I believe small steps can lead to big results. Join me each week as we explore practical ways to overcome obstacles and chat with beauty, health, and wellness experts to inspire meaningful change in our lives.

Hey there!

Meet Sarah

Hi, I’m Sarah Crews—a hairstylist with 30 years of experience, starting from a small-town beauty shop in rural Kentucky to becoming a partner in a luxury Nashville salon and a national educator for one of the world’s top professional hair care brands. Along the way, I’ve traveled, built lifelong connections, and collaborated with leading industry media sources to create content, educational materials, and even style for New York Fashion Week.

Now, as the host of The Lessons From Your Hairstylist Podcast, I’m bringing my passion for transformation beyond the salon chair. Whether it's hair, life, or career changes, I believe small steps can lead to big results. Join me each week as we explore practical ways to overcome obstacles and chat with beauty, health, and wellness experts to inspire meaningful change in our lives.

Hey there!

Meet Sarah