The Sacred Flesh

Taylor Austin, owner of Sugar and Glow, the OG of sugaring in Eastern WA, joins us to give clients her top tips for sugaring success. She also won the award for the scariest ghost story told on the show thus far, with her tales from the night she spent ghost hunting at the old Montana State Prison. This one is wild.

In today’s episode we talk to Leigh’s longtime client and massage therapist, Michaela Austin. We share stories of services gone past and we have a lot of laughs.

In today’s episode we interview Leigh’s friend, client and fellow business owner, Angela Strutzel, of Cottonwood Creek Boutique in Cheney, WA. We briefly discuss the science of collagen, when it was discovered and we talk about 2 of Angela’s treatments she’s had as a client - Fibroblast and Threads. Angela tells a ghost story about her uncle, who contacted her right before he passed away through h...

In this episode, special guest Selena Garcia, with Selestial Skin LLC, talks about controlling energy with touched-based services. We talk about protecting ourselves from the evil eye and the various ways we ground ourselves as practitioners. This is a good one!

Today we discuss the history of Micellar water, why it was created, and why it works. Our special guest is Science Teacher, long-time Vanity client, and friend Allison Winward. She tells a ghost story of her grandfather’s involvement in their family after his death. This is a big skin science episode!

In today's episode, we interview Waxing Specialist Mandi from The Runway Esthetics, who gives us the ins and outs of intimate waxing. She can do a Brazilian in 7 minutes. You don’t want to miss it!

In today’s episode, we discuss in too much detail what happens to the body after death. Our guest is a friend Victoria Ross, who is studying to be a Mortician. The whole episode is basically a ghost story. Enjoy!

Rebel of Beauty owner Doug Christy Dove, PMUA and celebrated Makeup Artist, talks about the history of saline tattoo removal. Along with special guest, Jason Christy Dove, husband, business partner and amazing hairstylist. Together we go down some great adventures and we talk about the ghost named Gerald in their house. This is a fun one! Two dear friends and we have a great time.

In this episode we fangirl over Alexis Taylor, Owner of The Studio Paloma in Richland, WA. Alexis is not only a PMUA, but is also a successful Spray Tan Artist who breaks down the fundamentals of this service and how it works on the skin. She also tells a ghost story of the haunted Court House in Pasco, WA!

Today we talk to the coolest guy who works at the Post Office on the first floor of our building - Eric Beal. We discuss caring for skin with beards and mustaches then we get weird and talk about Eric’s relatives who also owned dental practices in our same building in the past! And he tells a ghost story about an experience he had at The Davenport Hotel.

Today we talk about the Challenges of Salon Ownership with Special Guests Edith and Brandy, owners of Meraki Beauty Lounge in Richland, WA. We give a special shout-out to Paul Mitchell, The School Richland - our alumni - and go down memory lane. Edith tells a spooky story of a little girl that would play by her bed when she was asleep, and Brandy tells of a shadow woman at the foot of her bed that...

We talk to Spokane Valley Blonde Specialist - Sunny Tacke - about her skincare journey and how skin changes during pregnancy. We talk about the time when Sunny had to leave a service for morning sickness at the spa. We also talk about the creepy salon that she used to work in with an insanely scary basement.

A wild and inside look at Meditation With Leigh and Kat.  We discuss the history of meditation and how it can be used to overcome many subconscious challenges. We have a special guest - one of Leigh’s first clients and best friends - Kat Thompson. Kat is a highly intuitive seeker who happens to be uber smart with a high powered job. She discusses her experiences with meditation and how it’s h...

In this episode we briefly narrate the history of an esthetician’s classic treatment - Microdermabrasion. Would you believe the first machine was developed in the mid 1980s? We also talk to badass client, friend and guest Ayres, who talks about the ghost of her Uncle Mel.

In this episode we look at the history of natural sunlight and the uses of phototherapy in skin healing throughout time. Originally thought to be coined first by Florence Nightingale- we look at the advances in at home therapies to treat various skin disorders using light that are on the market today.

In this episode we talk about all the wonderful and crazy things that happen to our skin during second puberty - or - menopause. We also talk to Victoria from Audrey’s Boutique. A fierce business owner from New Jersey who tells us a ghost story that happened to her recently in her shop in Spokane, WA.  This is a good one!

In this episode, we discuss the history of the most popular anti-aging ingredient on the market - Retinol. It hasn’t been around as long as you think. We also give a spooky update about the paranormal investigation we did at The Paulsen Center right before Halloween. Skincare and Ghost Stories. The End.

In this episode, we talk about the history of cosmetics, beauty rituals, and beauty supplies being used as ways to accuse women of practicing witchcraft. We talk about healing from persecution. We also get an update from the newly branded Sugar B, Brittany Essency, who joins us on her second appearance as our special guest.

In this episode, we talk about the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid and to a fellow Paulsen Center business owner, Pia Hallenberg, owner of Content with Pia. She shares with us the ghost story of her family home in Denmark.

Industry Oro Richard Merrill discusses what it takes to be successful in the beauty industry, pricing, favorite treatments, and upcoming industry events. Plus, he of course tells a ghost story: the possession of his ex-boyfriend.

In this episode, we visit the ancient ways that people would protect their skin from damaging sun rays, as well as the commercial progresses of sunscreen. For our ghost story, we talk about the Spokane Obits on the 3rd floor of Spokane’s Central Library downtown.

Today we look at the history of the popular eyelash extension. What makes them so popular? Did prostitution really develop this beauty trend as a way of preventing semen from getting in the eyes of the sex workers? Listen to find out!

In this episode, we sit down with Brittany, owner of Sugar Lash and Skin in Richland, WA, and we talk about the divine ways through history that sugaring has brought people together. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we talk DEEP about how being kind can save someone's life.

Today we talk to Sam, owner of Petunia & Loomis in downtown Spokane. She tells the story of the time she experienced handling a ghost dog - and we talk about the science behind the need for BEAUTY SLEEP.

In this show, we go down the rabbit hole of social media and the elusive algorithms.  Special guest - Taylor Boehnke - Hairstylist and Educator. She shares a ghost story from her travels to PDX.