Jenn Lyles | Addressing Financial Stress in Beauty School Students

Welcome back to Season 3 of MONEYO2!

If you lead, teach, or support beauty and wellness students, this one’s for you. Today’s guest, Jenn Lyles of Beauty School Marketing Group, works with schools across the country—and she’s seeing a clear pattern: money stress is quietly driving attendance dips, withdrawals, and stalled starts. Jenn breaks down what’s really happening on campus and how schools can respond with empathy and structure.

We talk about where students actually get stuck (kit costs, childcare, transportation, unexpected bills), what a beauty-specific financial literacy program should include, and simple supports that move the needle—orientation touchpoints, short budgeting lessons, resource mapping, staff scripts for tough conversations, and light tracking so you can see retention improve without burying your team in admin.

If you run admissions, student services, or education—or just want to better support students who are struggling—this conversation gives you a practical, judgment-free playbook you can start using right away.

Tell me your biggest takeaway—I read every message. DM me on Instagram @erinkuhnbhansali and follow us @moneyo2pod or email erin.kuhn@qnityinc.com.

To learn more about Jenn and Beauty School Marketing Group: @jennlyles | beautyschoolmarketinggroup.com

Ready to support your students’ financial wellbeing? Listen to the full episode here.