Beauty Talk

Elvira Sahmanovic of Elle Wellness and Aesthetics. She is a highly experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years in emergency medicine and aesthetics. She began her career as a Paramedic with FDNY, transitioned into nursing as an RN, and went on to earn her advanced degree as an FNP. With a passion for both patient care and artistry in aesthetics, she blends her medical expertise with a...

Ayana Hall, a hairstylist for over 20 years, who battled and recovered from liver failure, and turned a beauty business into a full service beauty & wellness spa. Vivacious Lady Luxury Salon Spa is a premier destination for beauty, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Her full service beauty spa is designed to cater to the discerning clientele seeking a head to toe experience like no other. Her beaut...

I'm Jodi Talarico I have 21 years of clinical RN experience working in Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Cardiac Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, and Aesthetics.  My love for patients coupled with helping them improve their lives while loving themselves has inspired me to start Aesthetica and I can't wait to help you!  My goal is always to help you reach your aesthetic goals while keeping yo...

Stacy Thomas, a certified laser technician through the National Laser Institute and the founder of Lotus Laser Aesthetics, which she built from the ground up without a mentor. Relying on research, trial and error, and her determination, she turned her vision into a thriving business. She believes the best investment is the one you make in yourself, and she continues to grow by taking marketing cou...

Sarah Sequoia is an experienced healthcare provider with a background in nursing and dental hygiene. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is an AAFE certified injector. She prides herself on providing excellent patient care by making her clients feel confident in expressing their unique needs in a comfortable setting. Her attention to detail, highly attuned injector skills, and the joy s...

Misty Burton, Founder & Aesthetic Provider  With over twenty eight years of nursing experience and seven years as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Misty Burton brings a deep foundation of clinical knowledge, compassion, and a passion for helping others to every treatment at Blush Medical Aesthetics & Wellness. Her journey into medical aesthetics began in 2024, and since then, she has undergone...

oyce is a cofounder, Master Injector and Ultherapy Specialist of Southern Oregon Medical Aesthetics Center. She has worked in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Medical Aesthetics for some of the top plastic surgeons in Southern California for over 20 years. Joyce moved to Southern Oregon in 2006 with her family. She introduced the world of advanced medical aesthetics to Grants Pass in 2011....

Jim Davis and Danielle Kitson, the founders of Fire & Ice Wellness. The Kitson-Davis family was rocked in 2022 when Danielle was diagnosed with breast cancer. While pursuing traditional treatments, Danielle and Jim also began researching and discovering the amazing benefits of cutting-edge therapies such as cryotherapy and infrared sauna in improving overall health and wellness.  The whole fam...

Hannah Taylor, one of the founders of MediSpa Charlotte with a mission to empower clients to feel radiant inside and out. She brings years of expertise in aesthetics and a genuine passion for helping others achieve natural, lasting results. One of her greatest joys is guiding clients through their acne journey and seeing their confidence transform as their skin clears. In this episode… Hannah dive...

Katie Conley a self-stylized “northern girl”, Katie grew up in New England. After completing her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance, she pursued a degree in nursing. In 2014 Katie moved to Florida with her husband, Hal where she worked as a critical care nurse for three years before starting her graduate program in Nurse Anesthesia. Following her graduation in 2019, Katie and Hal moved to W...

Wendy  Pickett is a registered nurse with over twenty years of experience in the emergency department. In 2012, she entered the field of aesthetics, part-time, while continuing to work in the ER. In less than one year, Wendy was co-owner, and primary injector, at a successful medical spa. Wendy’s passion for aesthetic treatments has evolved over the last decade and she now trains health care provi...

Kayla Sanders, a family nurse practitioner who began her career in 2015 and soon after found her passion in aesthetics and wellness. With years of advanced training in hormone replacement and optimization, she helps women connect the dots between their health, energy, and daily lives—whether they’re raising kids, running businesses, or just trying to feel like the best version of themselves. Kayla...

Tiffany DiGiuseppe, the founder of MedSpa Success. She’s spent over 26 years in medical practice development and today she owns multiple med spas and a day spa, which keeps her closely connected to the real challenges owners face every day. Through MedSpa Success, she’s developed systems like the P.O.W.E.R.F.U.L. Process and Scale X Accelerator to help owners streamline operations, grow with confi...

Andrea Carrillo of True Health. She has been a nurse for a total of 16 years and a Nurse Practitioner for the last 6.  Her work history includes ER, ICU, MED/Surg, Hospice/Home Health, and Aesthetics but not limited to other specialties in nursing. She started her small business performing aesthetic procedures such as botox, dermal fillers and sclerotherapy 14 years ago.  She loves helping her pat...

Kelly McKenzie, of Inova Aesthetics. She is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and worked in endocrinology and infertility for nearly 10 years before opening her own practice. There, she offers an array of services including aesthetics and Bioidentical Hormone Therapy to assist patients in helping them feel and look their best. She won The Nationwide Registries Woman of Distinction Award, a pat...

Megha Miller of Komal Aesthetics & Wellness. She was born and raised in Nepal, where her love for beauty and skincare began with homemade remedies. She’s a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience, and found her true calling in aesthetics five years ago. With an artistic eye and a science-driven approach, she specializes in safe, natural results using advanced techniq...

Thuan Phan, a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 16 years in medicine, founded Vital Aesthetics in Issaquah. Her vision combines science, medical-grade treatments, artistic flair, and safety in favor of empowering individuals through personalized, non-invasive procedures. At Vital Aesthetics, Thuan prioritizes the client's unique needs, recognizing the impact of external appearance...

Rachael Heilshorn, who is the owner and injector at MAD Esthetics Medspa in Madison, MS. With her years of experience as a skilled aesthetic injector and a background as a board-certified nurse practitioner, Rachael combines medical expertise with an artistic eye to deliver natural, confidence-boosting results. MAD Esthetics is more than just a medspa—it’s a space where clients feel cared for, emp...

As the visionary founder of Unfiltered Medical Spa, Crystal has translated her unparalleled expertise and national acclaim in medical aesthetics into creating a distinguished sanctuary known for its exceptional, results-driven treatments. Crystal has infused Unfiltered Medical Spa with meticulous attention to detail, leveraging da Vinci’s golden ratios to harmonize and balance the entire face. Thi...

Dr. Kathy Gaumer is a board-certified OB-GYN with over 35 years of experience, specializing in hormone balance, functional wellness (lab-driven care), and aesthetic medicine. As the Medical Director and co-founder of Regain in Kansas City, she leads a dedicated team delivering personalized care in hormone therapy, sexual wellness treatments, and advanced aesthetic procedures. Her passion for women...

Alexandra founded the med spa nine years ago after struggling with acne for years and finding no solutions. Using the advanced technology and treatments now offered at Glowing Skin Med Spa, she not only cleared her skin but created a place where others could do the same. She’s especially known for her microneedling expertise, transforming skin and confidence one session at a time. Carina joined a...

Elsie Barbosa, RN, is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University. She began her career as an RN in 2003, and her goal has always been to help others feel their absolute best. She chose to expand her practice into aesthetic medicine to help others not only feel but also look their best. Elsie has spent many hours perfecting her craft to provide her clients w...

With over 30 years of experience in medicine, Rick Meyers founded Functional Wellness & Aesthetics in 2020 to offer safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Rick’s passion for helping others look and feel their best drives his focus on treatments that yield transformative results without the need for invasive procedures. His expertise includes...

Dawn Dewane, FNP-C , is the co-owner of Bliss Medical Spa and Wellness and a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor’s from Northern Arizona University. With over a decade of experience at Mayo Clinic Hospital caring for critically ill patients, she brings a strong medical foundation to her work in aesthetics, anti-aging, and fun...

Rachel Reynolds, the founder and lead injector of Refresh Aesthetics, brings years of expertise in neurotoxin and facial filler injections. With extensive training in natural regenerative aesthetics, she has a deep understanding of facial anatomy. Rachel has honed her skills both nationally and internationally, mastering patented injection techniques. In this episode… From her early days in nursin...