In this episode of Just a Beauty Therapist, I’m joined by Emelly Simons — The Cosmetic Industry Coach — to talk about what it really takes to step beyond the treatment room and into more technical, business-focused roles in our industry.

With 14+ years of experience — from therapist to educator, BDM, and Regional Sales Manager — Emelly shares how to:

Whether you want to explore brand education, business development, or leadership, this episode is about learning how to position yourself for growth and seize the opportunities our industry has to offer.

Follow Emelly @TheCosmeticIndustryCoach

From solarium assistant to award-winning skin clinician, to now leading her own formulation company — Emma Maguire has taken a career full of twists and turns and turned it into something extraordinary.

As the founder of The Clinics Formulator, Emma’s passion is bringing the science of formulation directly to the professional beauty industry. With experience spanning beauty therapy, advanced skin treatments, R&D, new product development, and compounding, she offers a rare scope of knowledge: from conception, to application, and beyond.

In this episode, Emma shares her journey through the beauty industry — the wins, the challenges, and what led her to launch The Clinics Formulator. She dives into how education, empowerment, and access to the right tools can transform both therapists and businesses.

If you’ve ever been curious about the world of product formulation, or you’re looking for inspiration on how to shape your own career path, this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

Visit The Clinics Formulator at theclinicsformulator.com.au

In this episode, Rebecca shares her journey from beauty therapist and laser/skin specialist to educator at Demi International, and now business owner. She opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way, the challenges she has had to overcome and delivers practical tips on how to build and sustain a long-term career in beauty.

With over 19 years of experience across salons, clinics, and classrooms, Rebecca Clues has built a career that spans every corner of the beauty industry. From her early days as a beauty therapist and laser/skin specialist to educating the next generation at Demi International — and now stepping into entrepreneurship — Rebecca’s journey is a true masterclass in career growth.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, this episode is packed with career insights, industry wisdom, and inspiration to help you carve your own path in beauty.

I’m fresh back from theabic.org.au

Whether you attended the expo or missed it this year, this recap is packed with ideas to help you sharpen your edge and deliver next-level client care. Come next year!!!!

From luxury spas in Australia, NZ & the UK… to salon owner… to tech founder shaking up the beauty industry — Harmony Tera has lived it all.

In this episode, we talk:

If you’ve ever had a big idea (but no clue where to start) or you’re ready to build something bold — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now — link in bio!

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What if you didn’t have to cram your day with back-to-back clients to hit big numbers?

In this episode, I’m joined by Clare Ripsher — beauty business mentor and founder of 5 Star Therapist — to talk about how to structure your services, price with confidence, and create an experience clients are happy to pay for.

We dive into:

The mindset shift therapists need to charge their worth

How to turn high-value services into consistent income

Why quality over quantity is the real secret to success

Whether you’re solo, managing a team, or just starting out — this one is packed with practical strategies to help you earn more without burning out.

🎧 Listen now and take notes — this is the kind of advice we wish we got in training.

Check out www.5startherapist.com.au

Ever avoided a conversation with a teammate or client because it felt too awkward? You’re not alone, but avoiding it won’t fix it.

In this episode, I’m giving you the Burger Method. A simple way to have the conversations and connect better without sounding like an asshole.

Whether it’s calling out toxic energy in the staff room, addressing a teammate who’s making things uncomfortable, or guiding a client back on track, every therapist needs to know how to have the hard chats so they STOP PUTTING IT OFF.

This IS for EVERYONE.

Grab a pen, because you’ll want to use this one today. 

Making impact starts with what we can control — and that’s the plan.

In this episode, we’re diving into the real reason some clients see results and some don’t: treatment planning. Whether you're a beauty therapist, injector, or esthetician — if you're not mapping out the client journey, you're missing the mark.

We break down a simple, effective treatment planning method that works in any clinic — no fluff, no overwhelm. Just clear steps you can implement right away to boost results, improve compliance, and show up as the expert you are.

We’re diving into the challenges of navigating TGA and Queensland Health regulations and unpacking how skin therapists, dermal therapists, and beauty professionals can genuinely support cosmetic nurses.

You’ll walk away with practical tips, advice, and cheeky tricks to confidently cross-refer and promote injectables from your treatment rooms—without stepping outside your scope.

And for anyone who’s ever underestimated us skin therapists? Consider this your playful little reminder, you need us! 😉