The Beauty Biz™ Show

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lashify founder and CEO Sahara Lotti joins Lori to talk about inventing the world's first DIY lash extension system and what it really takes to protect a one-of-a-kind innovation. Tune in to hear how Sahara built an entirely new lash-making process from scratch, why protecting your innovation matters, and what estheticians need to know about br...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Adipeau founder Ivan Galanin joins Lori to talk about the science of skin regeneration and the future of skincare. Tune in to hear how AI is changing the beauty industry, why facial volume matters more than you think, and what estheticians need to know about supporting healthy, resilient skin as clients age. " I don't think many people understa...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, glō Luxury Oils founder Megan Ulrichs joins Lauren to talk all things holistic beauty. Tune in to learn how glō Luxury Oils came to be, and hear Megan's advice for creating a heart-centered beauty business.  " You have the answers, and to trust yourself, and to step into your inner knowing… that is one of the most empowering, immediate, inner-r...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this heartfelt episode, Lori talks about what it's like when you lose yourself as an esthetician. Tune in to hear how you can reset, plus a big announcement about the Beauty Biz Club. " The best leaders don't always push harder." - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/when-you-lose-yourself

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Paume founder Amy Welsman joins Lori to discuss all things hand care and entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn how Paume came to be and how they are redefining hand care.  " The journey of the entrepreneur… Your resiliency, your tolerance for chaos… it changes over the years. I feel like I could literally handle anything at this point." - Amy Wels...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from the best toner to navigating beauty business bombshells. " You might get bad news at 8:00 AM, but you still have to see five clients. You know, you have to still put on this hat and s...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from online booking platforms to 3 am texts from clients. " Your clients really respect you because you have those boundaries in place, which is actually a beautiful thing." - Lori...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Ridgway joins Lauren to discuss all things plastic surgery. Tune in to hear about the latest trends and treatments, the most common misconceptions, and the important role that estheticians can play in the plastic surgery process. " It's about having that choice and the power to do something, more than the actual proced...

In this special episode, Lori Crete shares a heartfelt preview of The Beauty Biz Brief — the exclusive, members-only podcast inside her award-winning Beauty Biz Club. Originally created to support club members with calm, intentional growth, this episode is now being shared on the top-rated Beauty Biz Show as a glimpse into the supportive strategy and community waiting for you inside. You'll hear h...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Steve Marchese, CEO and owner of LightStim, joins Lori to discuss all things LED light therapy. Tune in to learn the "dos" and "don'ts" of light therapy and hear how LightStim is revolutionizing the LED device industry. " I put an LED panel on a client and it's like putting a blanket on a parrot. They fall asleep for 20 minutes. It feels so goo...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori and Lauren reflect on their top takeaways from 2025. Tune in to hear what they've learned, how they've grown, and what they're bringing into 2026!  "Creativity flows when you feel grounded." - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/234-last-facial-2025

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, SIV Skincare co-founder and CEO Isabel Vitale joins Lori to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and revolutionary approach to skincare. Tune in to learn all about SIV, how it got started, and one very important area of skin health that often gets ignored: the skin microbiome. " What you have to remember is your skin is an organ. You know, even...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from social media cycles to why esthetician mentorship is so valuable. " It doesn't matter if you've been licensed for 10, 15, 20 years, 2 days, it's still nice to have somewhere th...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares her top five esthetician holiday prep tips so you can navigate the season like a pro. Tune in to learn how a few simple (but powerful!) strategies can transform your holiday season. "Preparation creates freedom. The more you plan now, the more you will enjoy the abundance and the joy of the season later." - Lori Crete Learn more abo...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from botox to positioning yourself as a professional in your Beauty Biz. " Position yourself like a professional and you have more opportunities, period." - Lori Crete Learn more ab...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori welcomes her significant other, Jay Nixon, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Jay's new product: Buzzed Buddy. Listen in as Lori and Jay discuss all things small business, from navigating social media to what business growth actually looks like.  "Sometimes you have to, like, understand that growth is growth, right? It's stages and p...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares the 4 moves she always returns to when her beauty biz is feeling off. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what really works when you hit a plateau or feel the urge to expand in your beauty biz. " We can step into action with a mindset that's kind of Negative Nelly or scared or overwhelmed, or we can just decide, okay, I'm steppi...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from manifestation to the evolving landscape of the beauty industry. " I will bend without breaking when I need to in my business." - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! Do you feel like you want to get out of the treatment room? Like, right now? This episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to recognize the signs of esthetician burnout and how you can recover from it (plus, the systems you need to implement to avoid burnout in the first place!).  "It's not a sign that you're failing. It isn't a signal that you're in the wrong...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from taking time off to setting up the schedule and systems that work for you. Bonus: Lori and Lauren share their experiences at the iconic Vegas show! " Could I be busier? Yes. Bu...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, SUGARED + BRONZED Co-Founder Courtney Claghorn joins Lori to discuss how she grew her business from an apartment-based startup to the nation's largest sugaring hair removal and sunless tanning destination. Tune in to hear Courtney's thoughts on all things entrepreneurship, from team-building to the importance of intuition in decision-making. "A...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from live esthetician events to the latest skincare trends. " We all have doubt in ourselves from time to time… when I leave the live, this time and last time, it's a...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Schedulicity founder Jerry Nettuno joins Lori to discuss his journey in creating one of the most prominent online scheduling tools in the beauty industry. Tune in to learn more about Vagaro's acquisition of Schedulicity, and hear Jerry discuss the challenges and triumphs of building and exiting a successful business.  "It was the truly talented...

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares how she keeps her beauty biz booked perfectly during the chaotic festival season. Tune in to hear Lori's strategies for managing periods of disruption and learn how your beauty biz can not just survive, but thrive. " We're all gonna have frustrating periods and seasons in our business, but I've turned these into manageable and somet...

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and honest opinions about the hottest trends in skincare. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from astrology-based skincare to skin streaming to truffle-infused eye cream.  "These things that make you a little different can recession-proof your...