{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SUGARED + BRONZED - Courtney Claghorn","description":"Welcome to this episode of Startup to Storefront, where we spotlight entrepreneurs turning passion into thriving businesses. Today, we\u2019re diving into the story behind SUGARED + BRONZED\u2014a unique blend of sunless tanning and eco-friendly hair removal that\u2019s redefining beauty in Santa Monica. Courtney Claghorn always felt her best with a tan\u2014even though she was the only Italian in her family who didn\u2019t 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\u2019s 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\u2019s journey from a spark of inspiration to entrepreneurial success, and discover how SUGARED + BRONZED is setting a new standard in beauty and self-care. ","author_name":"Startup to Storefront","author_url":"https:\/\/www.startuptostorefront.com\/","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/184942475"}