{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67eaf7e87828ca699c610048/67ebde097828ca699cca6788?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 1: From Burnt Out Tanning Beds to Big Boss Energy - Meet Heather Dick","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67eaf7e87828ca699c610048/1744108756230-581bf667-101c-4dc4-8f71-8e017d18ec7f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong></p><p>Welcome to the very first episode of&nbsp;<em>The Expansion Code</em>! I’m Heather Dick—beauty industry veteran, team leader, and your hype girl when it comes to building big, bold businesses that actually feel good.</p><p>In this debut episode, my friend Joelle Johnson flips the mic and interviews me, and yep, we go there. From tanning salon horror stories (yes, people got stuck in the beds) to quitting nursing school to start a beauty empire—I’m sharing the messy, magic-filled moments that shaped Blush Artistry and my journey into entrepreneurship.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>The accidental rise of my business (spoiler: it was never the plan)</li><li>The difference between being good at something vs. being&nbsp;<em>called</em>&nbsp;to do it</li><li>Why time freedom is my personal measure of success</li><li>The curveballs of commercial expansion and how I paid $150K in cash—twice</li><li>Scarcity mindset, self-awareness, and the wild power of your subconscious</li><li>The books that changed how I lead and live</li><li>Why I waited a full year to launch this podcast (hint: perfectionism + tech fear)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re a creative, a beauty boss, or just someone figuring it out while vibing hard—this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Connect with Heather:</strong></p><p><strong>Follow Heather on Instagram:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/iamheatherdick/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@iamheatherdick</a></p><p><strong>Follow The Expansion Code Podcast:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theexpansioncode/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@theexpansioncode</a></p><p><strong>Website &amp; Resources:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theexpansioncode.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.theexpansioncode.ca</a></p><p><em>Want to work with Heather?</em>&nbsp;Check out her consulting packages, free resources, and strategy sessions on her website.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast Sponsor: Blush Artistry</strong></p><p>This episode is proudly sponsored by&nbsp;<strong>Blush Artistry</strong>—your&nbsp;<strong>one-stop beauty haven</strong>&nbsp;for hair, makeup, nails, massage, medispa, and now&nbsp;<strong>private fitness and wellness services</strong>. Whether you need a&nbsp;<strong>killer balayage, a confidence-boosting facial, or a moment of self-care</strong>, Blush has you covered.</p><p><strong>Book your appointment at:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.blush-artistry.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.blush-artistry.ca</a></p><p><strong>Follow Blush on Instagram:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blushartistrymua/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@blushartistrymua</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't Forget to Subscribe &amp; Review!</strong></p><p><strong>Follow the podcast</strong>&nbsp;so you never miss an episode.</p><p><strong>Leave a review</strong>—it seriously helps!</p><p><strong>Share this episode</strong>&nbsp;with a friend who needs social media clarity.</p><p><strong>Check out our giveaways</strong>—details are always in the show notes &amp; on Instagram!</p><p><br></p><p>Catch our full episodes on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpansionCode-HeatherDick\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpansionCode-HeatherDick</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Artwork created by Lucas Seaward: www.360design.ca</p>","author_name":"Heather Dick"}