Fearless Beauties

 In this episode, Mary and Taylor get historical. They discuss the history of the beauty industry, specifically looking into how we got to where we are today in society. From a historical and psychological lens, the two will chat about the history of racial bias in America, how it continues to affect the beauty industry, and what the ripple effect from the accepted “norm” today truly looks li...

In the first episode of season two, Mary and Taylor discuss how Fearless Beauties was born. Mary sasres her backstory as an esthetician, which led her to creating the Fearless Beauties program, while Taylor will discuss how her unique path into psychology led her to working with Mary. The episode will frame why both co-hosts are so passionate about leading the Fearless Beauties movement, while dis...

In this week's episode, Mary and Taylor are back with the final chapter of the Fearless Beauties book, all about multi-ethnic skin. They discuss the unique characteristics of multi-ethnic skin, the best ways to spot potential disorders, and of course effective treatments. This is the final episode of our first season! Fearless Beauties will be back in September 2021. This episode of Fearless Beaut...

Curious about the best ways to care for and treat South Asian skin? In this episode of Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor jump into the next chapter of the Fearless Beauties book by breaking down everything you need to know about South Asian skin. From historical climate conditions to cultural practices and food consumption, by the end of this episode, you will understand what’s behind the biggest...

On this episode of Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor continue the next chapter of the Fearless Beauties book, Indigenous Skin! The two discuss what estheticians need to consider in the consultation and the historical elements of indigenous skin that differ from other ethnicities. This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill . 

On this episode of Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor continue the next chapter of the Fearless Beauties book, Transgender Skin! The two discuss what estheticians need to consider in the consultation and how that differs from cis-gendered clients, how hormones can affect skincare, common skin disorders, and the best treatments estheticians can offer. This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced...

This week on Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor jump into the next chapter of the Fearless Beauties book, Latin Skin. They discuss what estheticians need to think about when initially consulting with Latin clients, cultural traditions and norms to consider, prominent skin disorders, and of course, how best to treat them. To help them better understand the best practices, Mary and Taylor are joined...

In this week’s episode of Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor discuss everything black skincare. What do estheticians need to consider in their consultations with black clients? What are the most common disorders and best treatment options? Throughout the episode, they take a deep dive into these questions and more, even discussing the best at-home skincare routines. This episode of Fearless Beauti...

Back by popular demand, on this week’s episode, Mary and Taylor are revealing more treatment room horror stories. The two sit down with Andrea Sellner and Hayley Wood, about some... more common than you might think scenarios and the ways that estheticians can best deal with them when they occur. This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill . 

This week on Fearless Beauties, we’re bringing you a special new edition of the show - an in depth guide on how to treat skin of colour; starting off with asian skin! Mary and Taylor sit down with Beatrice Van, Clinical Coordinator for Fearless Beauties and award winning esthetician to understand common skin disorders in asian skin, proper home care routines, and effective treatments. This episode...

Gender bias is deeply embedded in the beauty industry. In our sequel episode to “It’s A Woman’s World,” Mary and Taylor dive even deeper into where gender bias stems from in the beauty industry, how it affects male and trans estheticians, and what we can do to change the narrative. Thanks to our guests Ralph Cole, Richard Merill, and Aysa Wilson for your incredible insights! This episode of Fearle...

Every esthetician has horror stories from the treatment room. This week on Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor sit down with Hayley Woods and chat through some of the stories they’ve encountered in the field. From hilarious reactions to shocking reveals, Mary and Taylor discuss how estheticians can deal with crazy situations in the most professional manner, even when clients are…well, less than pro...

Fearless Beauties was created after Mary noticed that there was a gap in esthetic education -- very little mention of how to treat skin of color. In fact, most estheticians needed to take specialized courses to get the necessary training. As our population continues to become more globalized and diverse, it’s more important than ever to educate our estheticians on how to be inclusive when treating...

The beauty industry is female dominated. Men that work as estheticians are often thought of to be either gay or effiminate and more often than not, services are marketed towards women. On this week’s episode, we’re dissecting where our gender biases come from and how it plays out in the treatment room. From hyper masculinity, to cultural power imbalances, Taylor and Mary dig deep to uncover how we...

What can large organizations do to make an impact on social change? This week on Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor discuss some bold moves that have been made by major beauty companies that have both positively and negatively impacted people of colour. The two discuss how we can move forward and the work that still needs to be done to create a fairer, more representative industry. Throughout the...

For our fifth episode of Fearless Beauties, Mary and Taylor speak to some inspiring female founders about entrepreneurship, and specifically what it’s actually like to bring an idea to a reality. For companies to be successful, they need to gain traction in a focused, niche market where customers know what they want. By doing so, founders can create a unique value proposition that its consumers wi...

How can we promote better inclusion of all races and genders in the beauty industry? This week, Mary and Taylor get to the root of the issue - the promotion of Euro-centric ideals of beauty. They discuss where it comes from and how it manifests in today’s North American culture. This episode features candid stories from Dia Fairley, from Gorgeous Glow Aesthetics in Atlanta, our co-host Taylor Phil...

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill . 

In our second episode of Fearless Beauties, Mary sits down with Megan Rayo, Media Coordinator at Fearless Beauties to tell the stories of how three inspiring, successful estheticians got their start. The two discuss how Mary found esthetics and started her business, before moving into stories from Dia Fairley, Atlanta-based esthetician and founder of Gorgeous Glow Aesthetics, Kayt Crow, the Genera...

In our first ever episode, Mary Nielsen sits down with Taylor Phillip, social media coordinator at Fearless Beauties and fellow producer of the podcast. The two discuss how estheticians get their start in the beauty industry and the key challenges facing them when they do. The episode documents three impactful stories from Noelle Schwartzkopf, the owner of You Matter Beauty, Sonia Dumas, a Board-C...