The Curated Beauty Podcast

As an unconventional leader in the beauty, aesthetic, and regenerative medicine industry, I've navigated a path less traveled. There was a time when my beliefs seemed to clash with the traditional notions of leadership. I felt overshadowed, unsure, and at odds with my instincts. However, my journey has taught me to trust my intuition and embrace my unique perspective, leading me to invest in my ow...

I have seen firsthand the transformative magic of IV drip therapy in the realms of beauty and wellness. IV drip therapy is like the Rolls Royce of nutrient delivery. It offers nearly 100% absorption rates, unlike oral supplements which sometimes have an absorption rate as low as 10%. It's a way to get immediate, efficient wellness. Some nutrients truly shine when delivered via IV. Vitamin C, for e...

Today we're talking all about women's sexual health: Everything from the complexities of the human body to the science behind orgasms, vaginal health, and libido. It's astonishing to know that conditions such as urinary incontinence (which affects between 10 to 20 million women), is the primary reason women are placed in nursing homes. Additionally, around 50 million women suffer from some form of...

Today, I am thrilled to get into the potential of membership programs such as RepeatMD in aesthetic and regenerative medicine practices. We've been seeing remarkable results by implementing these programs, especially with patient loyalty and consistent revenue growth. Embracing change, prioritizing training, and maintaining open communication channels with our patients are vital aspects to realize...

We're welcoming Alisa Lask, the CEO of Rion Aesthetics, to the show today. She has over two decades of experience in this industry, spanning across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmeceuticals. Our focus in today's discussion is Rion's revolutionary ( plated ) Skin Science products. You'll know by listening to this episode that the future is here. When she ventured into skincare, Alisa tho...

We're diving deep into anti-aging in this episode. There's a new revolutionary solution that could be your answer to a youthful, glowing complexion. But before getting into that, I want to talk about the concept of aging itself. Have you ever wondered about the science behind aging, why we get wrinkles, and why our skin loses its elasticity? Aging is not just about the passing of years. It's a com...

Today, let's take some time to talk about leadership. Everyone in my business is a leader whether they know it or not. So much goes into being a leader, and a lot of that comes with experience, but it's true definition is the ability to inspire and guide others towards the same goal. The work environment you create as a leader needs to be positive and productive. Your business should be a vessel f...

A theme popping up again and again in business coaching sessions is the entrepreneurial myth that simple willingness to open a business will make it possible. Many people have the drive to start a business, but don't understand the ins and outs of actually running one. It will require you to go from practitioner to visionary. What does it look like, and where does it begin? There are three busines...

As a business owner, you should know the benefits of raising your prices and why you should do it. If this sounds intimidating, know that it's not about price gouging people because of inflation, it's about representing your value. Pricing your services at the proper value is beneficial for you and your clients. The way we've managed value has changed a lot over time. For example, think back to wh...

In this episode we're going to talk about three ways that people respond to you when you're in a growth phase. The growth can be personally, spiritually, in your career, and more. As you are on a path of personal transformation, the reactions of others may make you question yourself. The first way that people may respond is the cheerleader. These are the people who see your growth and are genuinel...

If you've faced challenges in your business, you'll know that confronting difficulties is a great motivator to gain more business knowledge. It inspires us to improve how we operate and continue better than before. This leads to discovering actionable steps to create a truly memorable client experience. One of these vitally important actionable steps is conducting one-on-one conversations with you...

There is undeniable power in positivity. The role of positivity and an abundance mindset in business helps to ensure a fruitful future. Learning to shift your mindset from "not enough" to "abundant" will reconfigure your mind's ability to see more possibilities, have more gratitude, and make more possible in your life. This is especially true for your business. One of the greatest outcomes of an a...

One of the most misunderstood topics in the business world is value versus price. At the core of each and every client relationship is the value that you hold for them. This applies to medical esthetics, but also any other business you can think of. Value is a perception of your product or service by the customer. Perceived value is greater than the price. The customer should feel that they are at...

Vulnerability is an important tool to reflect on our past disappointments in order to guide the journey of the learning process. While it can be difficult to share honestly about the challenges we face, these challenges will ultimately shape who we are. Not just as business owners, but as leaders and individuals. Experiencing betrayal in our personal lives is inevitable, but when it occurs in our...

One thing is abundantly clear when making connections in the medical aesthetics industry: building community is a pillar of a successful business. In this episode, Katie Martin is here to have a conversation about community over competition. Katie is a physician's assistant from California, as well as VP of Clinical Operations and Advanced Injector at Holden Timeless Beauty. Collaborating can take...

One of the greatest gifts of entrepreneurship is hindsight. Hindsight is a tool to help you assess where you are now so you can make necessary changes and move forward. It's helpful to reflect on what could have been done differently to help yourself and also help others who may be earlier on in their business building journey. When you are starting out, set your business up as if it will be huge...

The skin is our body's largest organ, and what we put on our skin will ultimately determine its health. With the overwhelming amount of marketing and product availability in skin health products, most people don't know what to look for. Skincare is akin to tending a garden, requiring different tools for different jobs. There are 10 ingredients that play essential roles in tending to this garden. F...

The aesthetics sector is outpacing other sectors in growth, and women are driving this growth. Yet, women remain underrepresented in business. Today we welcome Kaeli Lindholm, CEO and founder of KLC consulting. Kaeli has a background in working with manufacturers of aesthetics, and she is passionate in helping women like herself who could have used the type of support she now offers when she first...

I really want to talk about melasma. When I came into medical dermatology, I was really unfamiliar with it. 10 years later, we know a little more about it as well as some treatment options. There was a patient we were treating at the first practice I worked at who had really bad melasma, and looking back, I can't believe what we were doing. I think a lot of people still don't know the best steps t...

A strategic partnership can move your business into a whole other stratosphere. To explain this further, we're talking to Amber Edwards today. She is the Global Head of Alastin Skincare, which is the fastest growing skincare brand and also has a commitment to innovation. Amber shares how she is responsible for driving strategic growth, innovation, and assuring Alastin is known for the value they b...

How would it change your life if you knew there were no aspects of your past that disqualify you from what you want in your future? This episode of Curated Beauty is all about learning to not just accept your past, but own it. If you own your past, you can own your future. Realizing that your past is your most valuable asset will help you have gratitude for what you have experienced, no matter wha...

All entrepreneurs want success for their business. How you set up your business when you're first launching it will impact its success weeks, months, and years down the road. Did you know that by year five, 80% of businesses fail? No entrepreneur sets out for failure, so why is the failure rate so high? There are ways you can prepare and strengthen your business before you even start, and if you h...

Today we're welcoming our very first guest onto the podcast: Brad Telepo. Brad is a time management coach and is responsible for streamlining the inner workings of Beauty Culture. As your business grows, it's easy to get buried in the business, which Brad knows how to overcome. If you started your business with time freedom in mind only to realize you have little time to do what you love, it's tim...

The practice of aesthetic medicine is about more than just delivering a medical service. The answer is not always injecting Botox. There's a lot of body dysmorphic disorder in our world, and sometimes the treatment is to refer a client to someone that can help them more than we can. Besides the use of emotional intelligence with clients, it's also a very important skill when interacting with our s...

Boundaries are a crucial tool to achieve a work/life balance that will help you gain clarity and maintain focus on what really matters to you. Learning to say "no" in order to have more sounds counterintuitive. Oftentimes, saying no is challenging, and turning down opportunities makes us wonder if we are missing out. This is because not every opportunity you are presented with will be aligned with...