KUPA KONNECT
Article by Alisha Rimando | Published in 2024
On May 21, 2024, GlossaryLive.com founder, Alisha Rimando hosted the highly anticipated KUPA KONNECT event, a groundbreaking 8-hour training marathon for nail technicians worldwide. The live event began at 9am PDT with the first demonstration in Vietnamese broadcasting from Arizona. The day ended at 5pm PDT finishing up an hour long training in Japanese as technicians watched in the early morning in Japan. Organized by KUPA Incorporated, this unique event offered live training sessions in four languages—English, Spanish, Japanese, and Vietnamese—making it accessible to a diverse global audience.
“At KUPA, we want to connect with the world,” said Richard Hurter, the owner of KUPA, reflecting the event’s inclusive spirit, “we can’t wait until the next one.” The debut of KUPA KONNECT provided viewers with a comprehensive educational insight into the world of KUPA products, particularly highlighting the new Passport Plus e-file and the innovative Bluetooth Smart Pedal Plus.
The event featured five distinguished KUPA educators: Mia Do, Gabby Espino, Patricia Morgan, Mie Kitabayashi, and Lynda Lam. These experts took the stage to demonstrate the use of various KUPA products, emphasizing the ease and efficiency of the Passport Plus and the Smart Pedal Plus. Their live demonstrations offered invaluable tips and techniques, making complex processes understandable for nail techs at all skill levels.
GlossaryLive.com was honored to host and broadcast the entire event live on their YouTube and Instagram channels, while KUPA broadcasted live across all of their platforms ensuring that the educational content reached a broad audience. Alisha Rimando, the owner of GlossaryLive, enthusiastically supported the initiative. “When I heard about 8 hours of education in 4 languages, I jumped at the opportunity to host it. It was a fun day behind the scenes, getting to know this passionate group of educators,” she shared.
Throughout the day, host Alisha Rimando kept the energy high by announcing hourly winners of KUPA products and introducing the educators as they prepared for their segments. This interactive element not only engaged the audience but also provided additional information and incentives for participation.
KUPA KONNECT stands as a testament to the power of global education and community building in the nail industry. By offering multilingual training and showcasing innovative products, KUPA and GlossaryLive have set a new standard for educational events in the beauty industry. This marathon of knowledge and skill-sharing has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on nail technicians around the world, equipping them with new tools and insights needed to excel in their craft.
Watch GlossaryLive.com founder, Alisha Rimando talk to artists backstage at the highly anticipated KUPA KONNECT event, a groundbreaking multilingual 8-hour training marathon for nail technicians worldwide.