From Corporate Job to Full-Time Press-On Nail Artist | Make a Set With Me + My Story ♡

Let’s make a nail set while sharing how I went from working a corporate job as a data engineer to running my press-on nail business full-time. I’ll take you through the ups and downs of my journey—burnout, starting from scratch, going viral, and everything I’ve learned in the past two years as a small business owner. If you’re thinking of starting your own creative business—or you’re stuck in a job you’re not happy with—I hope this video helps you feel less alone! Feel free to share your own story in the comments. You don’t have to be in the nail industry—I’d just love to hear your journey. 🤍 ౨ৎ ੈ♡･:* ☆ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:18 – My corporate job + why I quit 3:30 – Starting my nail journey 4:57 – First time going viral 7:24 – Etsy struggles + switching to Shopify/my own website 8:28 – Growth in 2024 + finding consistency 10:43 - Being full time + goals for 2025 11:19 – Reflection & encouragement ☆ Linktree to website and other goodies: https://linktr.ee/nailsfromthetrap ☆ TikTok: @nailsfromthetrap Instagram: @nailsfromthetrap Pinterest: @nailsfromthetrap ☆ Sets can be found on my website: https://nailsfromthetrap.com Set I’m working on: Aquamarine Set I’m wearing: Spring Siren ☆ ☆ Items used: Gel polishes: Makartt Jelly’s: https://amzn.to/4j5BrxY Melody Susie White Gel Polish: https://amzn.to/42yfoZP DnD “Seaside”: https://amzn.to/3RGFQeV DnD “Gimme’ Butter”: https://amzn.to/3RGG5GR Beetles Milky White: https://amzn.to/42kBXCw Beetles b071: https://amzn.to/44r1pHE iGelBeauty “Cozy Cashmere”, “Clarity” Charms: Colorful Gems: https://amzn.to/42hKrdq Gold Charms: https://amzn.to/3Go3Fp4 Caviar Beads: https://amzn.to/3Eqnnjt Pearls: https://amzn.to/4jtRKo2 Nail Art: Chrome: https://amzn.to/4jz9Hld 3d Gel: https://amzn.to/3RYqDWl Sculpting Gel: https://amzn.to/4j9UHu9 Airbrush from iGelBeauty ☆ I do earn a small commission for products purchased on my Amazon storefront!