Grant Kantsios
Welcome back to the gohappybeauty podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Shawna Schimnowski, a true veteran of the sunless tanning industry with over a decade of experience and more than 16,000 spray tans to her name. Starting her journey in a small town outside Winnipeg, Shawna dove headfirst into spray tanning—becoming one of the original franchisees of Organic Tan, which later became Sunna Tan. Her story is one of passion, resilience, and empowering women to feel confident in their own skin, even through personal health battles and the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Together, we’ll explore Shawna’s unique path—from building her business with the support of a strong franchise network, to making the bold leap to independence, and navigating everything from movie sets and celebrity clients to the uncertain times brought on by the pandemic. Shawna also shares invaluable insights for aspiring business owners—including the power of relationships, the importance of community, and the realities of overcoming self-doubt.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration to start your own sunless tanning business or want honest talk about what it takes to succeed in the beauty industry, this episode has something for you. Let’s dive in!
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