This week Renjini sits down with her real-life business partner of six years, Olga King, co-founder of Clinic 1. They get honest about what it actually takes to run a business together without it wrecking the friendship (or the business), why "we're both scared, let's do this together" is the worst reason to start a partnership, and the one piece of paperwork every business partner should do on day one.
From there, they get into the clinic side of things: why before-and-after photos matter more than people think, the hard reality of treating body dysmorphia, and why Clinic 1 was one of the first in New Zealand to bring in Sciton's BBL and Moxie technology. They also go deep on melasma, one of the most misunderstood skin conditions out there, and why no laser or cream fixes it on its own when hormones, inflammation and sun exposure are still in play.
Olga also opens up about the harder side of entrepreneurship: raising a son on the other side of the world, never truly switching off, and how her definition of success has changed. Plus, why they built their wellness brand Soochi, and Olga's take on collagen supplements, sunscreen and the "aging is an illusion" mindset. Rapid-fire round included.
About the guest:
Olga King is co-founder and managing director of Clinic 1, an appearance medicine and skin therapy clinic with locations in Auckland and Christchurch. Alongside Renjini, she also co-founded Soochi, a collagen and prebiotic wellness drink brand.
Website: clinic1.co.nz
About the Host
Renjini Nair is co-founder and Medical Director of Clinic 1 (Auckland & Christchurch). She's a cosmetic registered nurse, and she co-founded the clinic with Olga King, who's co-founder and managing director. She co-founded the wellness drink brand Soochi (collagen + prebiotic + vitamin C) alongside Olga.
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