Ottawa Valley Boss Babes' 5th anniversary special "Where Are They Now" begins with Kara Miles and Nicole Candace, the babes behind Edit by 18 Mill Street in downtown Carleton Place!EDIT by 18 Mill Street is a beauty collective all about connection, community vibes, and creative magic, tucked right in the heart of downtown Carleton Place.

Founded by besties Kara and Nicole, EDIT mixes years of expertise with a shared passion for hyping up women and building something way bigger than just a beauty collective. Their journey as female entrepreneurs have been equal parts wholesome, chaotic, and super rewarding. They’ve leaned hard on their circles—family, friends, industry pals—and eventually, on each other.

What started as two separate studios, The Lash Nook and The Brow Lounge, has now glowed-up into EDIT: a space where artists level up, clients feel truly seen, and the connections last way past the appointment.

EDIT is also home to some seriously talented resident artists, including Refined Image Ottawa, a leading cosmetic clinic opening its second location inside the collective. Together, Kara and Nicole have built something they’re genuinely obsessed with—a place for beauty, yes, but also for belonging, growth, and good energy only.

In this episode, we dive into:

* How each of these babes' individual journeys and personal circumstances brought them together to create Edit and why merging their businesses together was a natural next step

* Why it's important to set boundaries in their business, and how they are effectively learning to say no, step away from their phone, and prioritize self care

* Why collaborating with estheticians, piercers, tattoo artists, and other service-based women to promote themselves and bring various services to Edit was a BOSS move

* How their collective space is blowing up within their industry and beyond, as these babes are excited to be building their beauty empire