1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Welcome to this episode of Startup to Storefront, where we spotlight entrepreneurs turning passion into thriving businesses. Today, we’re diving into the story behind SUGARED + BRONZED—a unique blend of sunless tanning and eco-friendly hair removal that’s redefining beauty in Santa Monica. Courtney Claghorn always felt her best with a tan—even though she was the only Italian in her family who didn’t naturally tan. Rather than &quot;baking in the sun,&quot; she embraced a faux glow that ultimately shaped her career. After meeting her now-husband and co-founder, Sam Offit, at the University of Colorado Boulder, Courtney set her sights on Santa Monica to create a better tanning experience. On this week’s episode, you'll learn: How Courtney started the business with just $1,000 Why she chose to fuse sugaring with bronzing for a unique service Her unforgettable experience with her very first customer Join us as we explore Courtney’s journey from a spark of inspiration to entrepreneurial success, and discover how SUGARED + BRONZED is setting a new standard in beauty and self-care. Startup to Storefront https://www.startuptostorefront.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35413965/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/000000/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/184942475