At just 17, Gloria Hung started doing lashes out of her bedroom. Fast forward a few short years, and she’s the founder of Glow Artistry - a thriving Sydney-based salon, product line, and training academy generating over $400K before her 21st birthday.

Today I sit down with Gloria to uncover how she built her empire from scratch, the power of finding your niche, and the lessons learned from growing fast in a competitive industry.

Gloria shares the real story behind her journey - from undercharging and burnout to building confidence as a leader and educator. She opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her turn challenges into growth, and why specializing in anime lashes became the secret weapon that set her brand apart.

Inside this episode:
✨ How Gloria went from home-based hustle to running a six-figure salon and academy in under three years
✨ Why niching down (instead of doing it all) helped her stand out in a saturated market
✨ The biggest mistakes she made early on - and how she fixed them
✨ Gloria’s honest take on pricing, leadership, and self-belief in business
✨ Why quick, two-day lash courses are doing more harm than good — and what quality education really looks like
✨ How to turn passion, consistency, and courage into a thriving brand that lasts

Whether you’re a lash artist, salon owner, or aspiring beauty entrepreneur, this episode is packed with inspiration and grounded advice on what it really takes to build a standout beauty business from the ground up.

Connect with Gloria

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloartistry.au/

I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy!

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