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About The Press On Academy
The Press On Academy was created to meet a real need in the nail industry. When Chloe Pascarella began her journey as a press on nail artist, she quickly saw how limited the resources were for artists looking to turn their passion into a business. After growing her own brand, By Chloe Nails, from the ground up without any formal training or a clear roadmap, she set out to build what she wished had existed for her. In 2022, The Press On Academy officially launched as the first platform focused entirely on press on nail education.
The heart of the academy is rooted in community, guidance, and transparency. Its mission is to give press on nail artists the education and support they need to build lasting, successful businesses. The Press On Academy values accessibility, encouragement, and real world strategy. It's not just about learning techniques. It’s about helping artists feel confident in their direction, connected to others in the industry, and equipped with the tools to grow something they’re proud of.
MEET YOUR TPA TEAM
Chloe Pascarella
Founder & Head Educator
The heart and soul behind The Press On Academy, Chloe built this first-of-its-kind platform to provide serious press-on nail artists with the education, resources, and community they need to thrive. With years of industry experience, she’s passionate about helping artists turn their skills into a profitable, sustainable career.
Founder of Nail Know How & TPA Expert Educator
Julie is a master educator and pro nail artist. After years of working at top salons and with top brands in the nail world, Julie founded Nail Know How. As the founder of Nail Know How, she’s helped countless artists refine their techniques, understand the business side of things, and built a strong community of nail mentors. She’s here to make sure you find your perfect path in the nail world.
Julie Ventura
Lindsay Graves
TPA Platform Manager
Lindsay is the one making sure everything behind the scenes at TPA runs smoothly. From managing content to handling member support, she’s here to ensure your experience inside TPA is seamless, efficient, and always improving.
TPA Social Media Specialist & Community Manager
Nicole makes our site look beautiful and gives us the best daily social media content at TPA. She’s here to help you make sure your brand stands out in a crowded market, while also keeping the TPA community connected, informed, and thriving. Whether it’s through social strategy or direct community support, she’s always got fresh insights to share.
Nicole Athanasopoulos
Gabby Barreto
Certified Women’s Nutritionist & Fitness Coach
Building a successful press on nail business takes energy, focus, and stamina…and that’s where Gabby comes in. As a certified women’s nutritionist and fitness coach, she’s here to help you optimize your health so you can feel your best while building your dream business. She provides nutrition guides, workouts, and wellness strategies designed specifically for busy female entrepreneurs like you.
TPA Female Life & Business Coach
Success in business isn’t just about strategy, it’s also about mindset and confidence. Mercedesz is here to help you break through limiting beliefs, push past fear, and take bold steps toward building the business and life you want. Whether it’s through mindset coaching, business guidance, or personal development, she’s here to help you step into your full potential as a woman in entrepreneurship.
Mercedesz Barake
Maddie Arcio
Resident TPA Massage Therapist & Founder of Hand Titan
Maddie, a licensed sports massage therapist with over a decade of experience working with pro athletes, is part of our TPA self care team. She teaches monthly self massage classes focused on pain management and relief for press on nail artists. With her expertise in how tension builds in the hands, Maddie’s techniques are a game changer for nail artists who spend hours designing sets, helping to relieve discomfort and prevent strain.
Resident TPA Educator & Founder of Claws of Hatred
Lily, a resident TPA educator from Claws of Hatred, leads a series of classes on project management, workflow, and productivity. She helps nail artists navigate different tools and techniques to optimize their processes and boost efficiency. With Lily’s guidance, you’ll learn how to streamline your work and stay organized, making your creative projects run seamlessly from start to finish.
Lily
Amani
Resident TPA Educator &
Founder of Amanicured Queen Nails
Amani, of Amanicured Queen Nails, is a resident TPA educator guiding us through monthly nail art classes focused on intricate designs and character nail art. She’ll help you refine the details that set your work apart, giving you the skills to perfect every aspect of your nail artistry. Amani’s expertise will inspire you to take your nail designs to the next level with precision and creativity.
MEET YOUR TPA TEAM
Chloe Pascarella
Founder & Head Educator
The heart and soul behind The Press On Academy, Chloe built this first-of-its-kind platform to provide serious press-on nail artists with the education, resources, and community they need to thrive. With years of industry experience, she’s passionate about helping artists turn their skills into a profitable, sustainable career.
Julie Ventura
Founder of Nail Know How & TPA Expert Educator
Julie is a master educator and pro nail artist. After years of working at top salons and with top brands in the nail world, Julie founded Nail Know How. As the founder of Nail Know How, she’s helped countless artists refine their techniques, understand the business side of things, and built a strong community of nail mentors. She’s here to make sure you find your perfect path in the nail world.
Lindsay Graves
TPA Platform Manager
Lindsay is the one making sure everything behind the scenes at TPA runs smoothly. From managing content to handling member support, she’s here to ensure your experience inside TPA is seamless, efficient, and always improving.
Nicole Athanasopoulos
TPA Social Media Specialist & Community Manager
Nicole makes our site look beautiful and gives us the best daily social media content at TPA. She’s here to help you make sure your brand stands out in a crowded market, while also keeping the TPA community connected, informed, and thriving. Whether it’s through social strategy or direct community support, she’s always got fresh insights to share.
Gabby Barreto
Certified Women’s Nutritionist & Fitness Coach
Building a successful press on nail business takes energy, focus, and stamina…and that’s where Gabby comes in. As a certified women’s nutritionist and fitness coach, she’s here to help you optimize your health so you can feel your best while building your dream business. She provides nutrition guides, workouts, and wellness strategies designed specifically for busy female entrepreneurs like you.
Mercedesz Barake
TPA Female Life & Business Coach
Success in business isn’t just about strategy, it’s also about mindset and confidence. Mercedesz is here to help you break through limiting beliefs, push past fear, and take bold steps toward building the business and life you want. Whether it’s through mindset coaching, business guidance, or personal development, she’s here to help you step into your full potential as a woman in entrepreneurship.
Maddie Arcio
Resident TPA Massage Therapist & Founder of Hand Titan
Maddie, a licensed sports massage therapist with over a decade of experience working with pro athletes, is part of our TPA self care team. She teaches monthly self massage classes focused on pain management and relief for press on nail artists. With her expertise in how tension builds in the hands, Maddie’s techniques are a game changer for nail artists who spend hours designing sets, helping to relieve discomfort and prevent strain.
Lily
Resident TPA Educator & Founder of Claws of Hatred
Lily, a resident TPA educator from Claws of Hatred, leads a series of classes on project management, workflow, and productivity. She helps nail artists navigate different tools and techniques to optimize their processes and boost efficiency. With Lily’s guidance, you’ll learn how to streamline your work and stay organized, making your creative projects run seamlessly from start to finish.
Amani
Resident TPA Educator &
Founder of Amanicured Queen Nails
Amani, of Amanicured Queen Nails, is a resident TPA educator guiding us through monthly nail art classes focused on intricate designs and character nail art. She’ll help you refine the details that set your work apart, giving you the skills to perfect every aspect of your nail artistry. Amani’s expertise will inspire you to take your nail designs to the next level with precision and creativity.
