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License to Thrive, Anna Manukyan's comprehensive career and finance masterclass, is being offered as a $250 program gifted to professionals who enroll in L'Oreal LEVEL Rewards for a limited time.
Credit: Anna Manukyan
A new program is setting a different standard for how beauty professionals begin their careers—and it’s coming from a leader who understands both the artistry and the business behind the industry.
Anna Manukyan, Certified Financial Educator and Licensed Fiduciary, has launched Licensed to Thrive, a modern career and financial literacy program designed to help newly licensed and early-career stylists turn their license into a sustainable, profitable, and long-term career.
Positioned as an all-in-one masterclass, Licensed to Thrive serves as a comprehensive guide to launching a beauty career—from building a loyal clientele and developing a lasting personal brand to understanding finances and choosing the right salon environment. It provides the foundational tools that many professionals enter the industry without, but ultimately need to succeed.
While the beauty industry continues to excel in technical education, a significant gap remains in financial literacy and career strategy. Licensed to Thrive was created to bridge that gap, offering accessible, real-world guidance for professionals navigating inconsistent income, independent work structures, and the complexities of building a business at the chair.
Anna Manukyan, founder of Beauty Finance Group and Beautiful Wealth, brings over two decades of beauty industry leadership to her work in financial education. Her mission is to equip professionals not only to earn income, but to build lasting wealth and long-term career sustainability.
Credit: Anna Manukyan
The program focuses on key areas including:
Client-building and retention strategies
Personal brand development
Financial foundations and money management
Building prosperity from the very first paycheck
A roadmap to becoming a millionaire stylist
Designed for both beauty schools and salon environments, the program is delivered through in-person workshops, virtual education, and scalable digital learning formats—making it adaptable for education partners, brands, and platforms across the industry.
In partnership with L’Oréal PPD and LEVEL Loyalty Rewards, for a limited time, Licensed to Thrive is being offered as a $250 program gifted to professionals who enroll in LEVEL Rewards—removing barriers to access and providing meaningful support for long-term career growth.
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