The ABIC Podcast

Today’s guest is Nicholas Goritsas from Air Purification and Disinfection Systems Nicholas is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate and focused on improving Communication, Connectivity and Engagement between businesses and consumers, delivering great experiences, resulting in increased Brand Awareness, Revenue and Consumer Satisfaction. In 2019 Nick underwent a triple bypass and as a result he i...

Today’s guest is Dr David Kosenko for Cynosure Australia. David graduated from Monash University in 1987 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1994. He has always had an interest in GP ‘dermatology’ and skin cancer medicine and in 2007 he branched into cosmetic medicine, subsequently attaining Fellowship with the CPCA. David serves as President of the CPCA...

Today’s guest is Jean Wilson from Device Consulting. Jean started her professional career as a Registered Nurse, in Intensive Care, more than 15 years ago, and she discovered her passion for skin shortly after. Raised in North QLD, Mackay, Jean moved to Brisbane to complete her Schooling and University Studies in Brisbane, at Queensland University of Technology. Jean studied a Dual Bachelor of Nur...

Today’s guest is  Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica Sarah Hughes is the Mediclinic Training Manager for The International Dermal Institute. Sarah has been a therapist for over 25 years with her area of expertise lying in skin science and skin health, this being the catalyst that led her to gain her associate degree as a Dermal Therapist. Sarah Hughes, Mediclinic Training Manager for The Internati...

Today’s guest is Grazina Fechner from Front and Centre Training Solutions Grazina Fechner, better known as Griz, is a renowned communication expert both in Australia and Internationally. With over 25 years as a Facilitator, Grazina has trained people in pharmaceutical, media, motor sport racing, audiology, sporting, the medical fraternity and the aesthetics industry. Her key focus areas include cl...

Today’s guest is Jacintha Murphy from The Aesthetic Co. Owner and Founder of the Aesthetic Co., and cosmedshop.com.au, Cosmetic Injector, and Registered Nurse, Jacintha is also a mother of two and knows first hand how hectic and exhausting life can be and the effects our appearance can have on our confidence and mental health. With the desire to create a clinic that would be a place her clients co...

Today’s guest is Kristen Robinson from Murad Skincare. Kristen Robinson developed a passion for skincare 20 years ago when she struggled with acne as a teenager and young adult.  Frustrated and dissatisfied with traditional westernized medicine Kristen began a personal quest to solve her own and others’ acne skin issues. After graduating with a BS in Biochemistry and working in a skin toxicol...

Today’s guests are Elise Andrews from The Global Beauty Group and Cherie Tippett from Simply Elegant. As Clinical and Training Manager at The Global Beauty Group Elise brings both a wealth of skin science knowledge to her role. Obtaining a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, CIDESCO and ITEC Certified and a Bachelor of Health Science in Dermal Therapies, she has a passion for supporting skin professionals...

Today’s guest is Renee Smith from BLOOM powered by The French Beauty Academy With over 18 years of experience in the beauty, dermal, laser, cosmetic and retail industries at both educational and managerial levels, Renee has seen it all. Renee began her career in film and television as a make-up artist in The Lord of The Rings movie production, continuing her true passion of service to others in th...

Today’s guest is Vanessa McDonald from Salon Marketing Creative Agency Vanessa McDonald is the founder and director of Salon Marketing Creative Agency, aka SMC, and has helped salons "stand out like a flamingo amongst a flock of pigeons" through database-focused marketing since 2016. Vanessa entered the professional beauty industry over 20 years ago and has worked in various sales or marketing rol...

Today’s guest is Professor Firas Al-Niaimi for Candela Medical. Professor Firas Al-Niaimi is a highly experienced consultant dermatologist, cosmetic and laser expert with over 15 years’ experience and an international standing. He trained in some of the UK's top hospitals and currently holds an honorary consultant position at the world-renowned St. John's Institute of Dermatology at Guy's and St....

Today’s guest is Candice Heskey from the Australasian College of Health and Wellness. Candice Heskey is a qualified Dermal Clinician and Nutritionist, with a history of extensive experience in the Health and Wellness industry, specialising in advanced treatment modalities and skin therapies. Beyond a deep practical and theoretical knowledge of the treatment of skin conditions, Candice also has exp...

Today’s guest is Felecia Tappenden from CANGRO Cangro is an Australian owned and made company, founded by entrepreneurs Felecia Tappenden and Belinda Robinson.  Their common experiences with eyelash growth serums led them to create an eyelash growth enhancer that was safe to use, low irritant and contained only approved ingredients. After enlisting the help of a Cosmetic Chemist and landing o...

Today’s guest is Deb Farnworth-Wood from Issada Deb is an MBA graduate, a Certified Franchise Executive, and a serial entrepreneur. She holds over 30 years of experience in the management of large, complex, and multi-disciplinary healthcare organisations, including pharmacy, GP Services, surgical facilities, dietetics, podiatry, nurse practitioners, counselling and secondary care services. She als...

Hosted by Tamara Reid, today's guests are Stefanie Milla and Suzanne Robertson from the United Institute of Aesthetics - Advanced dermal and modality education providers. Stefanie Milla is a skin educator  and cosmetic formulator who has owned and run dermal clinics for the past 22 years, she formulated and founded Dermalist, a clinical skincare range in 2020 that has quickly developed a cult...

Today’s guest is Andy Heyne from Millionaire Salon Coach Andy understands first hand, the challenges of being in business, and everything that comes with business ownership.  CEO of Millionaire Salon Coach and mineral makeup brand, Face-By-R, Andy also successfully runs The Skin Coaches Salon alongside his wife. With a growing family and multiple businesses he has been through it all, from th...

Today’s guest are Marissa Cross, Owner of Ella Bache Armidale and Robert Caruana from Smartpay. Robert Caruana is a Senior Manager at Smartpay, with a wealth of marketing knowledge and over 12 years experience in the payments industry, and 8 years international experience working across markets in Asia Pacific, South America and Europe. Robert is a strong strategic thinker dedicated to driving bus...

Today’s guest is Otto Mitter from Elleebana. Otto’s journey in the beauty industry is one of inspiration. He’s a multi award winning lash & brow educator, product developer, cosmetic chemist and brand builder with a career that spans over 2 decades. Otto’s brand Elleebana produces lash & brow enhancement ranges and education programs to distributors, educators and salon professionals in ov...

Today’s guest is Angela Derks from Australasian Sustainable Wellness Academy. Angela Derks is the Founder and CEO of ASWA and a respected thought leader with more than 25 years of experience integrating wellbeing into businesses. Starting her a career as a beauty and remedial massage therapist, then upskilling as a Naturopath and Paramedical Aesthetician, Angela has since accumulated national and...

Today’s guest is Alexandra Kierdorf-Robinson from Physiologic. Hailing from Sweden, Alexandra Kierdorf-Robinson relocated to Australia in 2010, pursuing her love of the health & wellness industry. She is a Swedish-qualified physiotherapist, personal trainer, cover model, group fitness instructor, online coach, yoga teacher - her 17 year career is best described as vast. More recently, Alex has...

Today’s guest is Linda Sim from Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) Linda Sim is the CEO and co-owner of Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science. Linda has extensive experience as a dermal therapist and in business management. She holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science, Diploma of Cosmetic Chemistry and an MBA. Linda was...

Today’s guest is Craig Hawtin-Butcher from BHA Media A Kiwi who grew up in Hong Kong and London, now based in Sydney with family, Craig has launched, relaunched, contributed, commissioned, edited and produced content for some of the world's best-known publications and brands, including the likes of GQ.com, Esquire, The Guardian, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, MSN, Mondelez, Heineken and Jaguar...

Today’s guest is Michelle Sciara from INSKIN Cosmedics. INSKIN COSMEDICS National Education Manager, Michelle Sciara has dedicated over 23 years to refining her craft as a holistic beauty industry expert. Michelle’s deep love for sharing knowledge and inspiring long-lasting passion in other therapists’ industry wide is the culmination of 14 years spent in-clinic working both as an aesthetician and...

Today’s guest is  Emma Hindmarsh from Murad Skincare Australia Since arriving on Sydney’s Northern Beaches 14 years ago, Emma has worked with all major Australian retailers; department stores, pharmacies, e-tailers, grocery businesses and pure-play cosmetics enterprises. She’s nurtured businesses, propelled innovation and launched brands across the globe and across sales channels. Her latest...

Today’s guest is  Michael Pugliese from Circadia Skincare Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Michael Q. Pugliese, Circadia CEO, has become an inspirational leader in product development and has also been recognized as an internationally distinguished educator. He has expanded Circadia’s global reach and distribution into more than 30 countries worldwide. This global expansion has creat...