Laney Tepes shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Laney, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity is the foundation of character!!!
Intelligence can make you clever, and energy can make you productive, but without integrity, neither can be trusted.
• A highly intelligent person without integrity might manipulate rather than help.
• A highly energetic person without integrity might pursue harmful or selfish goals.
Integrity is what ensures that your actions are ethical, honest, and aligned with your values. It’s the moral compass that keeps intelligence and energy pointed in the right direction.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Bees Knees Beauty Studio is a holistic spa dedicated to helping clients heal their skin and restore their confidence from the inside out. I’m Laney Beall Tepes, a licensed esthetician with nearly a decade of experience, and I created this space to be more than just a place for facials and waxing, it’s a sanctuary for education, empowerment, and lasting results.
What makes me unique is our whole-body approach to skincare. I look beyond the surface, creating personalized treatments that honor lifestyle, stress, and overall wellness. My mission is simple: to help every client feel confident, radiant, and truly understood.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My clients saw me clearly before I ever saw myself. They trusted my knowledge, care, and ability to help them heal even when I was still building confidence. Their trust and transformation reminded me of the impact I was capable of. And my husband has been the unwavering support behind it all believing in my strength, resilience, and purpose when I was still learning to believe in them myself. Together, their faith in me helped me step fully into who I was meant to become.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
While success can celebrate our victories, suffering reveals our capacity to grow, to rise, to rebuild, and to keep showing up. It taught me compassion for others’ journeys and gratitude for even the smallest wins. Most importantly, it reminded me that my worth isn’t measured by how perfectly I rise, but by the courage it takes to rise at all.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is authentically me. What you see is real: my passion, my purpose, my love for what I do, and the heart I put into helping others heal and feel confident. None of that is a performance.
But like anyone, there are layers that don’t always make it to the spotlight, the quieter moments, the struggles, the doubts, and the growth that happens behind the scenes. They’re not hidden out of fear, but because they’re sacred parts of my journey. The version I share with the world is me, deeply, truthfully, and wholeheartedly, it’s simply the side of me that’s ready to serve, connect, and inspire.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when the noise quiets and I can simply be. It’s in those small, grounding moments: holding my son and watching his curiosity unfold, creating transformation for a client and seeing their confidence bloom, or sitting beside my husband knowing I’m deeply loved and supported.
Peace finds me in the spaces where I’m living in alignment with my purpose nurturing, healing, and loving without rushing or striving. It’s not about everything being perfect it’s about feeling whole and content exactly where I am.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://laneybeall.glossgenius.com/
- Instagram: @beeskneesbeautystudio
- Facebook: Bees Knees Beauty Studio
Image Credits
Stephanie Williams Photography
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