In this week’s episode, Penny sits down with Monaco educator Erin (@littlemoonnails) to dive into her full journey - from busy mum life and working in rest homes, to retraining after an injury, enrolling in Monaco’s online program, overcoming huge anxiety, and eventually becoming a qualified nail tech, contractor, and educator.
This conversation is perfect for anyone who’s:
✨ thinking about becoming a nail tech
✨ choosing between in-person vs online training
✨ scared of their first Zoom lesson
✨ worried about finding models
✨ juggling family, work, or confidence issues
✨ wanting to know what the nail industry actually looks like behind the scenes
Erin shares her fears, wins, setbacks, surprises, funny moments, and the massive growth she never expected - plus what she wishes she could tell her “old Erin” self before she enrolled.
If you’ve ever thought “Can I actually do this?” - this episode is your sign.
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Find us online:
Penny — @hardlacquernz
Erin — @littlemoonnails
Courses & enrolment — monaco.ac.nz
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Nail or Beauty School was just the beginning, right? What on earth do you do now?! Welcome to the Salon Success Podcast with Monaco Nail Academy. Our topics stretch beyond nails and into all things salon related - business, marketing and social media - and at very least hits you with real, honest stories about our experiences. This isn't school; this is real life, real business, and really freaking hard work.
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Monaco Nail Academy is a school for Nail Technicians in New Zealand. We offer remote/online training, and sell wholesale salon products to beauty professionals. Share with us! Tag @monaconailacademy or #LearnAtMonaco