The Aesthetic Report

Connect with us via text! Dive into the discussion on personal versus professional Instagram content and hear all about creating an effective social media presence and balancing content that best represents both yourself and your brand.  In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth touch on... [04:00] How their social media use has evolved and the draw of Instagram.  [11:16] Balancing personal and profes...

Connect with us via text! Join Lydia and Shiri Sarfati of Repêchage fame as they sit down with Michelle to discuss how they found their place in industry by building a beauty empire and the importance of holiday spa offerings.  Tune in as the trio discusses... [2:50] How Lydia revolutionized seaweed skin care.  [13:55] Owning a business and loving what you do. [17:25] Navigating the holidays for s...

Connect with us via text! Listen in as Lauren and Elizabeth examine the complexities of green skin care, including sustainable packaging, greenwashing,  ingredient sourcing, and educating clients on what it all means.  In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth talk about... [03:30] The rise in green skin care among consumers and brands.  [15:20] Deciphering fact from fiction in the age of greenwashing...

Connect with us via text! This episode features Rebecca Pate, Founder of Bare Bunny Aesthetics. Tune in as her and Michelle dish on the benefits of body sculpting, Rebecca's successful 22-year aesthetics career, and why Rebecca chose to work with BTL.  In this episode, Michelle and Rebecca discuss...  [02:21] Rebecca’s path to medical aesthetics and discovering BTL. [10:50] The evolution of B...

Connect with us via text! Tune in as Lauren and Elizabeth get personal on their experiences with acne and both the public's and skincare professionals' general perception of it.  In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth discuss... [03:10] Their personal experiences with, and outlook on, acne.  [10:30] How the conversation on acne has changed over the years.  [14:35] Effectively talking to c...

Connect with us via text! This episode features Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu of Chemist Confessions . Listen in as they and Michelle discuss the humble beginnings of Chemist Confessions, how they use their knowledge to educate, and the importance of careful formulating.  In this episode, Michelle, Gloria, and Victoria talk about...  [03:05] Gloria and Victoria's journeys from becoming chemists t...

Connect with us via text! Get the low down on all things aging; from proper skin care routines and treatments to maintain mature skin's integrity to  In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth discuss... [05:45] Society's fixation on aging.  [14:32] Factors that influence aging and skin health. [20:00] Talking to clients about aging without fear mongering. [30:00] Aging as an aesthetician. Fo...

Connect with us via text! This episode features Tessa Kienow, VP of sales at LaFlore Live Probiotic Skincare . Listen in as she and Michelle dive into the skin microbiome and how live probiotic skin care may be the insurance policy your spa is looking for to treat every face that graces your treatment table.  In this episode, Michelle and Tessa  talk about...  [02:40] Why Tessa never thought she w...

Connect with us via text! Tune in as Lauren and Elizabeth cover the ins and outs of the skin care product market, including how to figure out which brand to partner with and navigating the over-saturation of skin care lines.  In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth touch on... [05:30] Getting educated on the consumer skin care lines that clients use. [09:00] How influencers impact the skin care indu...

Connect with us via text! Tune in as Michelle and Jessica Rom discuss the impact of the treatment room, the importance of walking your own path, and Jessica's popular Instagram page, Solo Esthetician Love .  In this episode, Michelle and Jessica talk about...  [02:30] Jessica's journey from day spa owner to solo coach.  [8:30] Being an entrepreneur.  [13:47] The impact of treatment rooms...

Connect with us via text! Listen in as DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher talk all things summer. Learn how to switch up a home care routine to combat the heat and humidity, types of treatments recommended in the warmer season, and more!  In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth dish on…   [09:20] Reevaluating one's skin and skin care routine for the summer [16...

Connect with us via text! Join Michelle and AIA Legend and founder of Institut DERMed Clinical Skin Care, Lyn Ross, as they discuss Lyn's journey into aesthetics, the transformation of the industry over the years, and her personally formulated skin care line.  [03:38] How Lyn got into the beauty industry. [13:00] The increasing accessibility of quality ingredients, formulations, and equipment...

Connect with us via text! Tune in as DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher dish on memorable client stories – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and tips to avoid or diffuse difficult client situations.   In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth talk about…   [08:03] Favorite good and bad client stories.  [15:47] Different types of clients. [23:04] Strategically schedul...

Connect with us via text! Hear from Face Reality Skincare 's lead educator, Alex Hernandez, as her and Michelle explore what it's like to work with thousands of acne experts across the country, the findings of Face Reality's recent National Acne Survey, and the type of support the brands offers.  In this episode, Michelle and Alex dish on... [02:15] How Alex became involved with Fac...

Connect with us via text! Listen in as DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher discuss managing your schedule as a new aesthetician, the tell-tale signs of burnout, and how to successfully maintain a work-life balance.  In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth talk about…   [04:13] Navigating off days. [8:55] Their experiences with burnout and how to prevent it. [16:55]...

Connect with us via text! Get to know AIA's newest legend in aesthetics, Douglas Preston .  Tune in as he and Michelle discuss his anecdotal journey through the beauty industry, his professional opinions on determining a business's success, and what it means to be inducted into The Academy of Legends. In this episode, Michelle and Douglas discuss… [03:24] Why Douglas chose to start a car...

Connect with us via text! In their debut as hosts of The Aesthetic Report, DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher talk about navigating the large selection of available aesthetic specialties, maintaining a social media presence while being working mothers, and what steps new aestheticians can take to ensure long-term success in their field.  In this episode, Lauren a...

Connect with us via text! DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians,  The Dallas Aesthetician and The Freckled Aesthetician sit down with Michelle on this season two opener. Listen in as they discuss their professional journeys thus far, building an authentic social media following, and rolling with the punches of entrepreneurship after aesthetics school as young mothers.   In this episode, Michelle, Sava...

Connect with us via text! Creator of  Mark Lees Skin Care , Dr. Mark Lees is the subject for the season finale of The Aesthetic Report. Listen in as as he and Michelle recap his illustrious career as one of the country's most noted skin care specialists, an award-winning speaker, product developer, and celebrated author.  In this episode, Michelle and Dr. Lees discuss… [02:30] Getting involve...

Connect with us via text! LA Beautyologist and Aesthetic Science Institute graduate,  Nayamka Roberts-Smith sits down with Michelle in this episode . Tune into this reunion as they talk about  the cross-country move that changed her life, how she builds on to her brand every day, and is always planning for the next big step for her audience of over a million followers and subscribers .  In this ep...

Connect with us via text! AnteAGE ’s vice president of education and formulation, Daniel Clary is the featured guest for the month of October. Tune is as he and Michelle get into the nitty gritty of product formulation, why he loves what he does, and how he surrounds himself with intelligence.  In this episode, Michelle and Daniel discuss… [02:18] How he knew exactly what he wanted to do at any ea...

Connect with us via text! Chief administrative officer of Southeastern Esthetics Institute and  creator of Courtney Sykes Molecular Anti-Aging , Courtney Sykes, chats with Michelle this month.  Listen in as they talk about Courtney's passion for aesthetics, education, and business.  In this episode, Michelle and Courtney discuss… [02:37] Finding Courtney's place in a science-based aesthe...

Connect with us via text! August's episode features breaking news from CEO of Saian  Natural Clinical Skincare and DERMASCOPE Ambassador Dasha Saian Marchese. Get the dermascoop as she discusses the adventures of her late mother, finding her love for aesthetics, and how she envisions her future in the professional skin care industry.  In this episode, Michelle and Dasha discuss… [05:51] Dasha...

Connect with us via text! " Your Esty Godmother ," Mary Nielsen is in the hot seat for July. Tune in as Michelle gets to know this DERMASCOPE Ambassador as they talk school ownership, expanding the aesthetics curriculum, and making a difference in people's lives.  In this episode, Michelle and Mary discuss… [02:53] How Mary found herself in aesthetics.  [09:20] Business advice for a...

Connect with us via text! Dr. Ben Johnson of Osmosis Beauty drops by the pod this month. Listen in as he and Michelle discuss Dr. Ben's experiences with treating skin, the industry trends worth skipping, and the methods to his madness.   In this episode, Michelle and Dr. Ben discuss… [02:36] Approaching skeptical audiences.  [05:15] Going back to basics. [11:05] Utilizing skin mapping.  [19:4...