Beauty Talk

Alethea Grawcock, a High school dropout and mom at 19 → Army medic → Nurse Practitioner and owner of award-winning Unfiltered Beauty Medspa. 20 years in medicine. Female veteran. Proof that where you start isn’t where you finish.  In this episode… What really separates a good injector from someone who simply knows how to administer Botox or dermal fillers? While many people focus on price, before...

Noemi is the Founder and CEO of Natural Rejuvenation MedSpa and a licensed Master Aesthetician. Before moving to the United States, Noemi was a practicing psychologist and worked full time as a Christian worker in the Philippines. Her life centered on helping people, understanding their struggles, and making a positive difference in their lives. When she immigrated to the US in 2008, she knew she...

Dr. Kim earned her B.A. from Barnard College, then returned to Columbia University for her dental degree, where she received the Esthetic Dentistry Award. She completed her residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope and was honored there with the Prosthodontics Award. Her practice centers on general and esthetic dentistry, and she is committed to giving every patient the highest level...

Vivian Diaz, originally from Colombia, the founder of Derma Designers, a licensed esthetician and CIDESCO-certified professional with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. Moving to a new country, learning a different language, and adapting to a new culture while building her dream hasn’t always been easy.  She’s learned that building something you believe in is like putting together...

Dr. Alla Bizanti, a proud dentist, entrepreneur, and practice owner with a passion for leadership and excellence in dentistry. She earned two master’s degrees, an MBA and a Master’s in Health Administration, and completed a two-year Advanced General Dentistry residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She also served as an alternate delegate to the American Dental Association and...

Melissa Rhodes, an NP and founder of Ona Skincare with 2 locations in Nashville TN. She has over 20 years of experience in aesthetics and wellness. She is CANS certified and sits on the education committee for ISPAN the International Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses. She also has completed training and certification with BHRT academy and is a member of the Menopause Society as well as a member of...

Jessica Sauls, owner of Jessica and Co Beauty Lounge, who is an award-winning licensed cosmetologist with more than a decade of experience helping clients look and feel their best. Her work has earned her multiple honors, including recognition as a Top Cosmetologist of the Decade, which put her picture on display in the middle of Times Square.  Her proudest accomplishment, though, is building her...

Maggie Perrotta, who’s been sugaring for over 9 years. She owns and operates 2 multi award winning sugaring specialty salons in DFW and her employees and she have earned awards for competing in an international sugaring competition called skin games. And they just won best in DFW 2026 for hair removal. In this episode… Could your regular hair removal routine be causing more irritation than necessa...

Whitney is a Physician Assistant who brought her clinical training into aesthetics. Her approach is simple: do less, do it precisely, and never sell what isn’t needed. She sees every Shoreline patient personally and builds each plan around what you want to see in the mirror. Two things to confirm before this goes live. I don’t have Whitney’s last name or credential format (for example, PA-C), so I...

Dr. Julie Gunther, M.D. is a Board Certified Family Physician, owner of wildfire aesthetics, a Boise native and entrepreneur. Dr. Julie founded the Treasure Valley's first direct primary care practice in 2014, "sparkMD".  In 2018 she added aesthetic services to the procedural dermatology and primary care services she was already offering advancing her knowledge with neurotoxin, lase...

Dr. Priya Sridhar is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor held by only 6% of dentists in North America, and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. With more than 1,500 hours of advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, implants, TMJ therapy, sleep medicine, and whole body wellness, she looks at how bite, posture, airway, and lifestyle shape both your smile...

Kassie Wilson, a Registered Nurse, aesthetic injector, and owner of Alchemy Aesthetics in Ironton, Ohio. With over 15 years in the medical field, she combines her medical background with her passion for aesthetics to help patients look and feel their best. She specializes in natural, confidence-boosting results and has built Alchemy around her motto, “Beauty Backed by Science.” In this episode… Wh...

Dr. Resmi Nair is a graduate of Boston University-Goldman School of Dental Medicine, which is consistently ranked as one of the top dental schools in the United States. As a family and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Nair has been practicing dentistry since 2001, so she understands how to provide outstanding patient care. She is committed to learning and keeping up to date with the newest methods and develo...

Melissa Johns, who brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience in beauty, wellness, and advanced aesthetic technology. Her career began in therapeutic bodywork, where she developed a deep understanding of anatomy, healing, and the body's natural systems. That foundation became the catalyst for a lifelong pursuit of non-surgical solutions that restore confidence and enhance natural beauty...

Dan Margolin, the owner, Medical Doctor and full time practitioner of Physician Aesthetic Specialists MedSpa in Kansas City. They were recently voted the #1 Wellness center in KC and top MedSpa in the Lenexa area. He is also a co-founder of EnergyMD which specializes in VSEL therapy which is currently the most scientifically advanced form of stem cell therapy allowed by the FDA. He also speaks and...

Rebecca Jeremiah, a Licensed Massage Therapist, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Somatic Life Coach, and disability and mental health advocate dedicated to making wellness more accessible and inclusive. She is the founder of Unity in Diversity Yoga & Massage, where she combines trauma-informed care, adaptive wellness, massage therapy, yoga, and somatic practices to support people with diverse...

Marvelyn Navarro, a nationally recognized dental hygienist, educator, speaker, Key Opinion Leader, and current President of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association, with 15 years of experience in dentistry. She is the co-founder of Perio Precise, a pioneering mobile periodontal endoscopy company focused on advancing minimally invasive periodontal therapy and helping clinicians treat disease with...

Dawn Bacchi Board-Certified Trichologist | Holistic Hairdresser Dawn Bacchi is a board-certified trichologist and holistic hairdresser with more than 40 years of experience in the hair industry. Her journey into holistic hair care began in 2014, when her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. Witnessing her sister experience hair loss during treatment inspired Dawn to take a different approach t...

Alana Dzurek, a 30 year veteran in the hair removal space, and the CEO/Founder of Beverly Hills Hair Free, in Beverly Hills, a permanent hair removal clinic renowned for "Multi-Probe Galvanic Electrolysis" a fast, pain free hair removal method for those who are not a laser candidates, due to gray, blonde, and red hair. Her method has been FDA approved and scientifically proven for over 1...

Dr. Eric Armakan, a board-certified pediatric dentist and the founder of Breathe First Pediatric Dentistry in Arlington, Virginia, an airway-focused, whole-health pediatric dental practice. His clinical focus goes beyond traditional dentistry, with an emphasis on how oral development, tongue and lip function, facial growth, breathing, and sleep can work together to influence a child’s overall heal...

Dr. Tyler Huntsman who grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He served a two year church service mission in Russia. He received his B.S in Exercise physiology and graduated from USC School of Dentistry. He received his Masters of science in Dentistry and completed his Orthodontic Residency at Jacksonville University. He was also recognized and received a regional award for his research studies while in h...

Dr Aareet Sandhu, Graduate of NYU College of Dentistry, completed a hospital residency at Wyckoff Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She is currently an associate dentist at Feathersound Smiles - a top rated dental practice in St Pete, FL. They are one of the top providers of Invisalign treatment in the country. She is originally from Clearwater, FL. In this episode… Straightening your teeth is only...

Carly Dittrich, who took over Visage’ MediSpa, continuing the 20-year legacy her mom built. After losing nearly 100 pounds on her own weight-loss journey, she rediscovered how powerful it is to feel confident in your own skin, reigniting her passion for beauty and aesthetics. She returned to the industry with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship...

Ameerah Herbert, a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, philanthropist, community leader, and breast cancer survivor whose life is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and perseverance. With more than 30 years in healthcare and a passion for helping others, Ameerah turned her experience and vision into entrepreneurship as the founder of Noire Wellness & Aesthetics, while continuing t...

Katherine Hermes, the owner and founder of SRQ Med Spa in downtown Sarasota, Florida, where she has built a growing wellness and anti-aging practice focused on helping people look better, feel better, and become the best version of themselves. An entrepreneur at heart, Katherine entered the med spa industry with a strong belief that aging well is about much more than aesthetics. SRQ Med Spa brings...