The Porefessionals

Marketing and branding expert Cam Ferrin (yes, Cecia's husband) joins us today to talk about how to build a meaningful brand with a clear purpose. 

Happy new year! We're back!! Chatting Ali's natural disasters, holiday skin changes, and what to expect from 2026 Porefessionals! 

We are so excited to have Renee Rouleau on to talk about how she has adapted in this industry, how she formulates products, and developing her 9 skin type quiz. She even dropped some tea about celebrity clients she has fired! Follow Renee on Instagram @reneerouleau and shop her skincare reneerouleau.com

You can be scared of AI or embrace it... its happening either way. Lets chat about how to incorporate AI ethcially into you treatment room and how it can help business. 

In this final part of our series of Q&A, we go over how to not take business too personally, how to integrate AI into your business, and how not to make the tax mistakes we did when starting out. 

Ali and Cara answer your questions! 

Ali, Cara, and Cecia answer your questions

Cecia and Cara went to the Face Reality Summit so we recap what they learned, Cecia's award, and all the giggles they had. 

Today's episode we learn all about ColoreScience from their Business Development Manager, Leila. One of our favorite SPF brands that all 3 of us carry in our practices and are OBSESSED with!! 

We could not be more excited to talk to SkinPen Ambassador Natalie Anchondo about the highly rebated topic of microneedling and acne. She is a wealth of knowledge and we hope you learn as much as we did!  You can find Natalie on Instagram @luxnlav

It wouldn't be your Porefessionals if we didn't discuss the recent viral video about esthetician 'Bonya Bakar". We also go over the ever daunting pore clogging ingredient list. 

WE'RE BACK!! And we missed you!! We are recapping our summers and what we have in store for you all this season of The Porefessionals. 

oopsie... don't be mad at us for this one! We're just saying what everyone else is thinking!!  We are taking a little summer break and will be back in September, love you guys! 

Much to catch up on! Vegas conference, Cara's 5 year anniversary party, Cecia's Nexa, and Ali's new website! 

Doing customized treatments can be scary, but we're here to help with our hacks and tricks to get your client to achieve clear skin as quickly as possible! 

Whether you're brand new or seasoned esti, our life revolves around clients. Here's our tips on how to get, keep, and fire clients. 

Trade shows can be overwhelming and if you're like us you've left with an expensive device you'll never use. Sharing tips and tricks to negotiate prices, what classes you should go to, and how to get the most out of your expeirence. 

Vagaro, Square, Gloss... oh my! There are a lot of systems out there so we are chatting about our experiences and which one is right for you! 

We know, it's been a long time. So we're getting all caught up on our lives lately and fun new business ventures! 

Learn all about 1/3 of the Porefessionals, Ali. From dropping out of college to starting her business and hiring first employees, come hang out with us and learn more about Ali 

In this episode we learn all about our Acne Expert of the Year, Cara. Owner of We Love Acne in Knoville, TN. Lover of Bravo, her cat, and NBA. Tune in to hear how she started her business and rose to become Expert of the Year. 

We are so excited to have Dani Marenburg from Mindin' My Macros to talk about moderation, eating for your homones, and diet culture. You can find her on instagram at @mindinmymacros and listen to her podcast Mindin' My Wellness. 

Owning a business means we're constantly pivoting. We are spilling the tea on all our failed business ventures and how we've had to pivot as entrepreneurs. 

As employers, and once employees, we share all our tips for how to stand out in an interview and get a job! We talk about what to do, and certainly what not to do. 

Cara attended the "Wear What Works" Conference from ColoreScience as we break down what she learned and why we love ColoreScience.