The Porefessionals

What happens when the business you built no longer aligns with where you want to go? In this episode of The Porefessionals , Ali and Cecia sit down with Madi Duvalois, owner of Valley Girl Skin Bar (@valleygirl.skinbar), for a conversation about starting over, navigating business transitions, and recognizing when it's time to pivot. From embracing change and rebuilding your business to navigating...

In this episode of The Porefessionals, Ali sits down with Morgan Rackley to talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, navigating burnout, and knowing when it's time to pivot in your business. From managing the pressure to constantly show up on social media to adapting your content as trends and algorithms evolve, we're discussing what it takes to build a business that grows with you. We dive i...

What do beauty devices really cost—and how much of the price tag is technology versus branding, marketing and markup? In this episode of The Porefessionals, we're joined by the anonymous creator behind The Mark Up Report for a behind-the-scenes conversation about beauty devices, industry pricing and the business behind some of the technology estheticians and consumers use every day. We dive into w...

How do you create content that actually connects with people—and grow your brand online without feeling like you have to become someone completely different on social media? In this episode of The Porefessionals, we sit down with Elle from Create With Elle for a conversation about content creation, social media, personal branding and what it really takes to build an engaging online presence. We ta...

Korean skincare has taken over our feeds—but what makes it different, and does every K-beauty trend deserve the hype? In this episode, we share our honest thoughts on Korean skincare, multi-step routines, glass skin, trending products, and the difference between great marketing and what your skin may actually need. Whether you're an esthetician, skincare lover, or simply curious about K-beauty, th...

Adapinoid is becoming one of the biggest buzzwords in skincare—but is it actually different from retinol and adapalene? In this episode, we break down what adapinoid is, why it is gaining attention in the acne and skincare world, and what estheticians and acne-prone clients should consider before adding it to a routine. We're talking through the science, the marketing, the potential benefits, and...

Porefessionals is back for another season! In this episode, we're catching up on everything that happened over the summer, sharing life and business updates, and talking about what we've been up to while the podcast was on break. We also give you a look at what to expect this season, the conversations we're excited to have, and what's next for the podcast. From esthetics and skincare to business,...

We are back! Season 3 (?) of the Porefessionals Podcast is back and better than ever. Cecia made an app!!! We can't wait to tell you all about it. Download it here: https://www.porevia.app/

We are here (a little unhinged) to give you our summer skincare tips. What to swap out and change in your skincare routine to help with the heat of summer. We are taking our usual summer break and will return in the fall. Have a good summer and wear your sunscreen:) 

We had a chance to sit down with Frances Edison of Blushed Ambition, a esthetic educator out of Arizona to give us her perspective on what to expect when graduating from esthetics school, where to seek extended education, and how to prepare yourself for the work force. 

Cara is taking the mic solo on this one to answer all your burning questions! Expect practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and the kind of real talk you only get from years of hands-on experience.

Cecia is solo for this one to announce something SO exciting - she's launching an app!! We all need a acne lifestyle app in our lives and finally someone has created it. 

On this episode we are so excited to have Cati Stephenson of Esthetics by Cati to chat about AI and working smarter, not harder

Cecia and Cara are answering your questions!

We have Jillian back again raging about devices and snakes in the industry.

We have the formulator and founder behind Vabare Skincare, Jillian Schaeffer,  which is changing the game for make up wipes.

We have Jenni Nagle from Lipgloss & Aftershave recapping her trip to Paris for MCAS and what trend to look out for this year. 

Ali & Cara got to interview Sarah from Kin Aesthetics, a Korean Skincare importer, about Korean skincare. What makes it different and why it is so sought after. You can find Kin Aesthetics at esthisupply.com or on Instagram @bykinaesthetics

Cara and Ali chat about how to seak out trusted education and what to look out for in possible scams. 

Salmon sperm is everything right now... yes you read that right. We dive into what PDRN is and what it actually does. 

The Porefessionals chat with CJ Williams of CJ Esthetics about how to grow your team, or scale it back if you feel it's right. 

We're all feelin it... tips for how to get through the slow season.

Lucid Head Spa is finally opening in Solana Beach, Ali is covering the last year of the struggles of opening a business

Ali and Cecia talk about things they would do different in their acne journey if they knew what they know now. 

We are hosting a webinar and you sold it out in 4 days!!!! We are so excited and humbled. Keep an eye out for our next webinar coming March!