In this insightful episode of Beauty and the Boss, Levarna chats with Indi, founder of Studio Eighty Five, a systems and automation studio transforming how bridal hair and makeup artists run their businesses. A former bridal makeup artist herself, Indi knows firsthand the burnout and overwhelm of endless admin and inconsistent bookings. Today, she’s the go-to expert helping creatives streamline their client experience with elegant, automated systems so they can focus on artistry, not emails.

Indi opens up about her pivot from makeup artist to systems strategist, the mental blocks holding artists back from charging their worth, and the key habits that will separate thriving artists from struggling ones in 2026. If you’ve ever felt buried in admin, stuck in your business, or afraid to raise your prices, this episode will completely shift how you see your work and your worth.

💡 You'll Learn:

• Why automations aren’t just for big businesses and how they free you to grow faster.
• The truth about pricing, profit, and why most artists are undercharging without realizing it.
• How to create a luxury client experience through seamless systems and branding.
• The mindset shift that transforms “I’m not ready” into “I’m unstoppable.”
• Why innovation, not imitation, will define the successful artist in 2026.

💬 Notable Quotes

“You can’t grow your business if you don’t have time and you can’t get time back if you’re stuck in your inbox.”

“Your systems are only as good as the strategy behind them.”

“Stop comparing yourself to people living a life you don’t even want. Focus on you.”

“Automating clunky processes won’t save you, it’ll just make your chaos run faster.”

“You are in business to do what you want. Forget the rules.”

📚 Resources & Tools Mentioned:

Free facebook group for bridal artists:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookmorebridesfreegroup

Booked & Profitable - Bridal Business Rest workshop

https://levarnabusinesscoach.mykajabi.com/booked-and-profitable

Book More Brides - Artist Academy waitlist

https://levarnabusinesscoach.mykajabi.com/bmb-artist-academy-waitlist

Levarna’s Instagram to follow for more tips

https://www.instagram.com/levarnabusinesscoach

Studio Eighty Five Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/studioeightyfive_?igsh=MTliemFuYjJ1M3psaA==

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