Beyond the Capitol: How to influence regulation with guest Jaime Schrabeck

<p>Advocacy is not just about lobbying the Legislature or Governor's Office. Advocates should pay attention to the less known but highly impactful "rulemaking process".&nbsp;California agencies adopt, amend, and repeal regulations in order to "implement" the laws adopted by the Legislature. For small business owners, these regulations can have a huge impact on everyday operations.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In today's episode, I talk with <strong>Jaime Schrabeck</strong>, veteran beauty industry advocate and owner of <a href="https://precisionnails.com/" target="_blank">Precision Nails</a>. For the last 16 years, she has worked tirelessly to promote equity, inclusion, and dignity throughout the beauty industry.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We discuss:</p> <p>- the power of “showing up” consistently to make your voice heard</p> <p>- why building relationships with staff is the key to growing your influence</p> <p>- the challenge of organizing diverse stakeholders around big policy changes&nbsp;</p> <p>- transforming the beauty industry from a reactive to a proactive advocacy community</p> <p><br></p> <p>I'll leave you with this excellent advice from Jaime Schrabeck: Just take a step back and realize where you need to go is where the power sits.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Watch the episode here - https://youtu.be/8PYsrwqBytE</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>More information about today's guest:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Licensed since 1992, <a href="https://precisionnails.com/advocacy/" target="_blank"><strong>Jaime Schrabeck</strong></a>, Ph.D. works as manicurist and owner of <a href="https://precisionnails.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Precision Nails</strong></a>, an employee-based salon in Carmel, California. Beyond her salon, Jaime <a href="https://precisionnails.com/advocacy/">advocates for compliance and safety</a>, co-hosts <a href="https://outgrowthpodcast.com/">Outgrowth: <strong>A Slice of Pro Beauty</strong></a> podcast, <a href="https://precisionnails.com/upcoming-events/">presents classes</a>, <a href="https://precisionnails.com/press/