In this episode, Nikki Arensman and Remi Aliseo - sisters, entrepreneurs, and the creative forces behind Thirdeye Studio - share how community and authentic connection have shaped every step of their business journey.
From launching a clothing line in their early twenties to building a go-to destination for tattoos, microblading, piercing, and permanent jewelry, Nikki and Remi open up about the lessons, pivots, and wins that come from learning as you go and trusting your instinct.
You’ll hear candid stories about their early days seeking mentorship, the challenges and rewards of growing a brick-and-mortar business, and how listening to client demand led them to expand into new services and revenue streams - most notably, by offering permanent jewelry using the industry-leading Sunstone welder.
Whether you’re dreaming of your own studio, looking to add new revenue streams, or simply craving an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a business with heart, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real talk.
What We Talked About:
The power of mentorship, community, and learning from mistakes [4:00]
Launching and scaling Third Eye Studio [7:00]
Adding a new revenue stream with permanent jewelry [16:00]
Researching and implementing Sunstone’s permanent jewelry system [20:00]
Building a client-centric culture and authentic brand experience [27:00]
Favorite business tools, tech solutions, and lessons learned [41:00]
Head to entreprenista.com/partners/sunstone-permanent-jewelry to save on Sunstone starter kits, training, and so much more.
Connect with Nikki and Remi:
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Guests
Nikki Arensman
Remi Aliseo
Hosts
Stephanie Cartin
Co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista.
Stephanie Cartin is the co-founder and CEO of Entreprenista, an all-in-one platform – which includes a private community & business membership called The Entreprenista League that's made up of over 2,000 women founders at all stages of business, a weekly newsletter received by 60,000 readers, two podcasts, in-person educational & networking events, and an award program – that women founders at all stages can turn to for everything they need to grow.
Stephanie is also the co-founder of Socialfly (acquired by Truform Media Group in 2024), Markid, and Pearl Influential Capital. She has won countless awards, including the SmartCEO Brava award, which recognizes the top women CEOs in New York, and a Stevie Award for Women-Run Workplace of the Year. She has also appeared in Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Refinery29, and more.
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