Slay The Spray
Slay The Spray
Kelly Callaghan
From High School to High Demand: How One Viral Video Changed Madilyn Kolb's Business Overnight
35 minutes Posted Jan 19, 2026 at 4:42 pm.
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In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell interviews Madeline Kolb, an 18-year-old nail tech and new salon owner in Wichita, Kansas. After posting one vulnerable TikTok about needing clients to keep her business alive, Madeline went viral and filled her books almost overnight. She shares how she moved out right after high school, chose nails over college, and used a 30-day series to document her journey and attract dream clients.
By the end of this episode, you will learn about:
How one honest video took Madeline from one client to fully booked
The “do it scared” mindset that helped her take big risks at 18
Simple ways to start showing up authentically on social media
Why every small action in your business compounds over time
Follow Madeline Kolb on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nailsby.madilyn/ To follow Kelly’s story, connect with her on the Beauty Business Babes Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/beautybusinessbabes, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/iam_kellyann. Kelly also posts on her YouTube channel, Kelly Callaghan.And of course, don’t forget to join us next time for another episode of Beauty Business Babes!