We had the good fortune of connecting with Leslie Marin and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Leslie, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
Personally I feel as my work life balance has changed drastically but in the best way possible I use to work long hours for a very low income at my job Home Depot ,never got weekends off ,had to work holidays , always had to do closing shifts while in high school then I invested into my business and got my lash license to be able to obtain all the knowledge I needed in order ti build my business up and be financially free , I now can take any days even weeks off without having to worry about income I am blessed to be able to spend lots of time with my family, loved ones and of course my pets without having to worry about the bills , or not having enough money due to having so much time off . Lashing has changed my life in the best way possible . My work balance now is amazing , and my clients are super awesome and understanding I have truly built my dream clientele

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a licensed lash artist , I have been lashing for a little over 2 years i started lashing once I finished high school at the age of 18 i specialize in designing customized lash sets that cater to the clients eye shape enhancing all of their facial features ,I also do lash trainings and and helping girls succeed in the lash industry by guiding them and showing them not only how to lash but also business tips and how to create content along with helping them create their business profiles and logo

I am very proud to share with you that I just recently launched my first lash product line , I am now the ceo of LUXURY LASH ESSENTIALS we sell high quality lash supplies in Dallas tx luxurylashessentials.com , I am also a dog breeder me and my older brother MIKE MARIN co-own a business called BANDRUNNAKENNELS we specialize in finding furbabies their furever loving home . When I’m not lashing im with my family and fur babies , if you or anyone you know has a frenchie or bulldog and that is looking for friends message us we love going on dog play dates and having sharing knowledge with other dog owners

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’d say breakfast at yolk perfect place to chat and study , while eating some delicious breakfast , or maybe a walk along rockwall lake trail, bring my fur babies along to enjoy the beautiful view especially during sunrise or sunset then we could go watch a movie or grab some brunch , if you want to shop I love buying home decor at home goods and Marshall’s, we might go to the gym , or we can just walk and talk , I love exploring, visiting new places , traveling , meeting new lash besties ! Everytime there’s a networking event im always there there’s nothing I love more then having a lash friends who share the same love for lashes as I do downtown Dallas is a beautiful place to take pictures or have dinner

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to thank my older brother MIKE MARIN he is a very good licensed barber here in Garland tx ! MIKETHAKOOLKID ON IG He was the one who inspired me to go for my dreams and conquer them . He offered to pay for my first lash kit and he is my partner we own a dog breeding business BANDRUNNAKENNELS ON IG CHECK us out we specialize in finding fur babies their furever loving homes and of course my parents although they didn’t know much about the lashing industry they have always been very supportive and my dad helped me remodel my lash suite and my mom helped me decorate it she would always allow me to practice on her until I was comfortable enough to take models

Website: https://luxurylashessentials.com/

Instagram: LashLesLab

Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/share/BAMsRAvjiW

Facebook: Luxury Lash Essentials

Other: BANDRUNNAKENNELS on IG

Image Credits
Some were shot by Roxana

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