SKIN DEEP

Could telehealth services make you eligible for Puerto Rico's 4% tax rate and 0% capital gains?

Dr. Chacon speaks with Víctor Delerme, CPA, founder of Delerme CPA with offices in San Juan, Miami, and Atlanta. With over 16 years of experience and licenses in both Puerto Rico and Georgia, Víctor specializes in helping high-income physicians, entrepreneurs, and investors dramatically reduce their tax burden through Puerto Rico's Act 60 incentives. What if you could reduce your tax rate from 50% to as low as 4%—or even 2%—on export services, and pay 0% on capital gains? Víctor explains how relocating to Puerto Rico offers physicians practicing telehealth unprecedented opportunities to build wealth rather than surrender it to excessive taxation.

The conversation explores Puerto Rico's distinct tax incentives for both business owners and investors, compliance requirements including the six-month residency rule, and the critical importance of working with strategists who understand both U.S. and Puerto Rico tax law. Víctor shares compelling success stories, including one client who recovered $800,000 in overpaid taxes. They discuss the holistic planning approach necessary for a smooth transition, emerging trends in global tax mobility, practical considerations for establishing a medical practice in Puerto Rico, and why proper guidance makes all the difference in maximizing these life-changing opportunities.

Víctor Delerme, CPA, is the founder of Delerme CPA, a boutique tax advisory firm specializing in Puerto Rico's Act 60 incentives with offices in San Juan, Miami, and Atlanta. Licensed in both Puerto Rico and Georgia, Víctor leverages over 16 years of experience helping physicians, entrepreneurs, and high-income earners keep more of what they earn through strategic, compliant tax planning. After beginning his career at KPMG and working with regional firms in Atlanta, he identified a critical gap in personalized tax strategy and built a team of 30+ professionals dedicated to export service optimization, capital gains planning, cryptocurrency strategies, and international tax structuring. What sets Víctor apart? His holistic approach combines deep expertise in both U.S. and Puerto Rico tax law with genuine understanding of each client's financial goals and lifestyle, ensuring seamless transitions that transform tax burdens into wealth-building opportunities.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: www.delermecpa.com

Instagram: @victor.delerme | @delermecpa

Phone: Atlanta (678) 585-6580 | Miami (305) 985-0085 | San Juan (787) 919-0190

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“Even when the system seems unbeatable, persistence, evidence, and truth can prevail.” - Dr. Rifai

Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and host of Skin Deep, welcomes Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai — triple-board-certified in internal medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. A genuine telehealth pioneer since 2006, Dr. Rifai helped build the nation's first emergency telehealth system and co-authored the field's early clinical guidelines. What does it cost to be ahead of your time? He knows firsthand. His book, Doctor Not Guilty, hit number one on Amazon in mental health and health law. His core message: impeccable documentation isn't just best practice — when the government comes knocking, it becomes your entire defense.

The episode covers every stage of Dr. Rifai's seven-year ordeal: a Medicare audit in 2017, a federal indictment in 2022, and a five-day trial in May 2024 that ended with a "not guilty on all charges" verdict in just two hours. Can one physician really beat the Department of Justice? Dr. Rifai walks through the investigation tactics physicians rarely see coming — secret bank access, four consecutive IRS audits, staff intimidation. He also spotlights landmark physician cases, including one now petitioned to the U.S. Supreme Court, and resources for doctors who need support today.

Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is board-certified in internal medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine, with over 15 years in private practice. A telehealth pioneer since 2006, he helped establish the nation's first emergency telehealth system and authored foundational guidelines for the field. In May 2024, he was acquitted on all counts of federal healthcare fraud following a landmark five-day trial. His memoir, Doctor Not Guilty — a number one Amazon bestseller in mental health and health law — chronicles that journey. He now advocates for physicians facing legal challenges through www.shield.expert.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai:

Website: www.alyrifai.com

Practice (Blue Mountain Psychiatry): www.bluepsychiatry.org

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alyrifai

SHIELD — Support and Help in Ethical Legal Defense: www.shield.expert

Doctor Not Guilty on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Not-Guilty-Muhamad-Rifai/dp/B0FJ7SGH71

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What drives a surgeon to leave the operating room?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Samuel Sarmiento, a physician-turned-strategy consultant who transformed his medical career into entrepreneurial success. Dr. Sarmiento, founder and CEO of Juniper Life Sciences, brings a unique blend of surgical training from Mayo Clinic and dual graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins University in public health and business administration. His boutique consulting firm specializes in health, wellness, and digital health companies, from supplement brands to biotechnology startups. Dr. Sarmiento's journey reveals the importance of aligning professional choices with personal values and recognizing burnout before it takes hold.

This conversation explores the critical decision points facing physicians considering non-traditional career paths. Topics include the practical value of MPH and MBA degrees for healthcare professionals, strategies for physicians experiencing burnout, and the role of self-reflection in career transitions. Dr. Sarmiento shares his passion for language learning—he speaks seven languages—and discusses how it enhances cultural competence and business relationships. The episode also addresses emerging trends in healthcare, particularly artificial intelligence's potential to reduce administrative burden and improve patient care, while maintaining the irreplaceable human element of medicine.

Dr. Samuel Sarmiento is a physician-turned-strategy consultant specializing in health, wellness, and digital health sectors. Originally from Ecuador, he completed his surgical internship at Mayo Clinic before earning dual graduate degrees in Public Health and Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University. He founded Juniper Life Sciences, a boutique consulting firm helping companies innovate through strategic consulting and clinical research. A polyglot speaking seven languages, Dr. Sarmiento is exploring AI's role in reducing physician burnout and envisions creating a holistic healing center in Ecuador integrating physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: juniper.life
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samuelsarmiento
Twitter/X: @DoctorSamMPH
Instagram: @samuel.sarmiento
ConversationExchange: https://conversationexchange.com (Language learning tandem exchange platform)

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What if your smartphone camera could capture your complete vital signs during a virtual doctor visit—no wearable required?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Joshua Engle, founder of With You MD, a virtual-first medical practice specializing in primary care and chronic care management for Medicare and Medicaid populations. Dr. Engle completed his training at USC and Harvard's Beth Israel, where he developed a passion for medical technology through programs pairing medical students with engineering students. His background includes working on pediatric seizure monitoring devices and neuroradiology research. Today, Dr. Engle champions telemedicine as a powerful tool to serve historically underserved populations through CCM and RPM billing codes.

How did COVID-19 accelerate the acceptance of virtual care in healthcare? The conversation explores Dr. Engle's entrepreneurial journey from academic medicine to launching With You MD, his strategies for patient acquisition through social media and networking, and the challenges of staffing a virtual practice. Dr. Engle shares insights from his podcast "Your First 100," discusses practical advice on EMR selection and hiring philosophy, and reveals his excitement about remote photoplethysmography (RPPG)—emerging technology that could revolutionize telehealth by capturing full vital signs through a smartphone camera.

Dr. Joshua Engle is a graduate of USC Keck School of Medicine who completed his internship at Loyola MacNeal Hospital and post-doctoral research at Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. As founder of With You MD, he combines medical technology with wellness to serve Medicare and Medicaid populations. Before medical school, Dr. Engle launched a nonprofit providing over 3,000 free blood pressure screenings in underserved communities. Selected for USC's prestigious Health, Technology, and Engineering program, he pioneered work in neuroimaging for early disease detection. At With You MD, Dr. Engle ensures all medical technology undergoes rigorous clinical validation.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Dr. Joshua Engle / With You MD:

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Are you unknowingly violating Medicaid rules that could trigger a license investigation?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Phoebe Gutierrez, a compliance and operations expert with over 12 years of experience as a California state regulator overseeing Medicaid programs. Phoebe is the founder of Camino Strategy, a boutique consulting firm specializing in digital health compliance, and co-hosts a weekly podcast on digital health innovation. Her unique background bridges government regulation and entrepreneurship, positioning her as a vital resource for physicians navigating the complex landscape of telehealth, medical directorships, and multi-state licensure. What drives her work? A fierce commitment to protecting clinicians from inadvertent compliance violations that could jeopardize their licenses.

This conversation explores the hidden compliance pitfalls physicians face in digital health, from balance billing violations in Medicaid to state-specific medical director requirements. How can doctors protect their licenses when working with telehealth startups? Phoebe reveals the critical differences between IMLC and traditional licensure, discusses which states have the strictest enforcement, and explains why Maryland's delegation rules catch so many practitioners off guard. The episode also examines regulatory changes on the horizon, including prescribing restrictions and FTC investigations into subscription-based telehealth models. Will the future of healthcare be purely virtual, or are we heading toward a hybrid model? Phoebe shares her insights on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood while building a thriving consulting practice.

Phoebe Gutierrez is a healthcare compliance and operations expert with over 12 years of experience as a California state regulator overseeing Medicaid programs. She investigated fraud, developed policy, and collaborated with the Medical Board of California. Now founder of Camino Strategy, a boutique consulting firm, Phoebe helps digital health startups build compliant operational structures. Based in Sacramento with four children, she comes from a family of entrepreneurs and co-hosts a weekly podcast on digital health innovation. Her mission: protecting physicians from inadvertent compliance violations in the rapidly evolving telehealth landscape.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkgutierrez/
Camino Strategy Group: https://www.caminostrategygroup.com/
Telemedicine Talks Podcast: https://telemedicine-talks.simplecast.com/

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What happens when physicians realize their $300,000 debt has created golden handcuffs they can never escape?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Rami Wehbi, a former family physician who transformed burnout into entrepreneurship. As Founder and CEO of Match Day Health and host of The Dream Job Podcast, Rami guides healthcare professionals through strategic career transitions beyond clinical practice. His journey began during COVID when he dropped out of residency, struggled with an identity crisis, and eventually became VP of Clinical Operations for an AI startup. After raising over $1 million in funding, he built Match Day—a six-month paid fellowship offering personalized coaching, job placement support, and access to a curated network of 600 healthcare leaders.

This conversation tackles the harsh realities behind medical training's golden handcuffs. Why do residents tolerate systemic abuse with $300,000+ debt hanging over them? How can healthcare professionals leverage existing skills in non-clinical roles when the system forces them to "basically go to jail" for three to five years? Rami dispels myths about easy career pivots, emphasizing that transitions require thick skin, strategic planning, and facing inevitable rejection. From the broken residency hierarchy to Match Day's structured fellowship model, they explore what it takes to bet on yourself and build a purpose-driven career beyond the bedside.

Dr. Rami Wehbi is a physician-turned-entrepreneur who transformed burnout during residency into Match Day Health—a six-month fellowship helping healthcare professionals transition into non-clinical roles. After raising over $1 million in funding, Rami and his team provide personalized coaching, job placement support, and access to a curated network of 600+ healthcare leaders and hiring managers. He also hosts The Dream Job Podcast (formerly Beyond Medicine), sharing stories of career transformation across the healthcare landscape.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Match Day Health - https://www.matchday.health/bmg-matchday-health

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramiwehbi/

The Dream Job Podcast https://www.matchday.health/the-dream-job-podcast

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If you were served legal papers at work tomorrow, would you know who to call and what your rights are?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Gita Pensa, an emergency physician who survived a devastating 12-year malpractice case that fundamentally changed how she practices and teaches medicine. What began as a seemingly routine patient encounter in 2006 evolved into two jury trials, an appellate reversal, and an exhausting journey through a system few physicians truly understand. How do you maintain clinical excellence when every decision feels like it might define your career? Dr. Pensa's transformation from isolated defendant to informed advocate offers critical lessons for physicians navigating today's complex medico-legal landscape.

The conversation explores essential realities physicians face: understanding liability in follow-up care, recognizing the difference between adverse outcomes and malpractice, navigating insurance company decisions, and managing the emotional toll of litigation. Dr. Pensa shares hard-won insights about state-specific legal climates, medical board investigations, the true timeline of legal proceedings, and why understanding the system you're operating in matters more than expecting fairness. This episode provides practical guidance on protecting your practice, your mental health, and your ability to provide excellent patient care when the stakes are highest.

Dr. Gita Pensa is an emergency physician and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brown University's Warren Alpert School of Medicine, where she has practiced since 2001. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1997), Dr. Pensa survived a 12-year malpractice case that transformed her into a physician defendant well-being coach and consultant. She formerly hosted AEM Early Access podcast and regularly contributes to Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives (EM:RAP), co-hosting its UC Max program. Dr. Pensa's honors include the 2018 National Faculty Mentor of the Year award and RI ACEP's Special Service Recognition Award for courageous advocacy.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: https://www.doctorsandlitigation.com/
Podcast: https://www.doctorsandlitigation.com/podcast

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How does a physician turn personal struggle into professional purpose?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Brittany Busse, a physician and healthcare disruptor who has transformed systemic challenges into powerful solutions for independent practitioners. Specializing in addiction, trauma, and mental health, Dr. Busse left surgical residency at UC Davis after experiencing discrimination and sexual harassment. Rather than let adversity define her, she founded the ViTel Health Physician Services Cooperative and now champions alternative revenue streams through remote patient monitoring and chronic care management. Dr. Busse shares her path from burnout to building a movement that empowers doctors to reclaim autonomy.

This conversation explores the hidden discrimination in medical training, the courage required to walk away from traditional pathways, and the victim-to-visionary mindset shift that changes everything. Can physicians truly thrive outside insurance-based models? Dr. Busse discusses overcoming fear and shame when starting private practices, finding your first 100 patients through authentic passion, and why the overachiever's trap keeps doctors from taking risks. The episode reveals how precision medicine, concierge care, and physician cooperatives are reshaping healthcare delivery while addressing the systemic abuse that drives physician burnout and threatens the future of independent practice.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: https://www.physician-cooperative.com

Main Platform: https://www.vitelhealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanybussemd/

Podcast: Your First 100 for Medical Practices & Entrepreneurs: https://macengle7.podbean.com

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What are adaptogens, and why did one dermatologist believe they were the answer to COVID-era skin pathology?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD FAAD, co-founder of Precision Skin and Body Institute and creator of Stamina Cosmetics. Dr. Blyumin-Karasik shares her remarkable journey from childhood in the Soviet Union—where summers by the lake and forest therapy shaped her worldview—to establishing a thriving holistic dermatology practice in South Florida. Her approach centers on patient education, comprehensive algorithmic care, and the belief that true skin health requires addressing internal wellness, immune balance, and lifestyle factors alongside clinical treatment. What inspired her unique philosophy? How does connecting with nature inform modern dermatological practice?

The conversation explores the intersection of traditional dermatology and integrative wellness, examining how stress manifests in skin conditions and why adaptogenic ingredients matter for skin resilience. Dr. Blyumin-Karasik discusses building Precision Skin and Body Institute with her co-founder Dr. Leslie Clark—including opening the practice just weeks after giving birth to twins. She reveals the inspiration behind Stamina Cosmetics, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic when patients' stress-induced skin pathology reached crisis levels. The episode concludes with essential advice for emerging dermatologists: stay true to scientific integrity, resist trendy procedures lacking evidence, and build patient trust through education and credibility rather than chasing social media trends.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Precision Skin and Body Institute: https://www.precisionskininstitute.com/

Dr. Blyumin-Karasik's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianna-blyumin-karasik-md-faad-71164b54/

Dr. Blyumin-Karasik's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dermwithstamina/

Precision Skin Institute Instagram: @precisionskininstitute

Stamina Cosmetics:

Official Website: https://www.staminacosmetics.com/

Alternate Site: https://www.doseofstamina.com/

Brand Story: https://www.staminacosmetics.com/pages/brand-story

Instagram: @staminacosmetics

Book Mentioned:

"Start with Why" by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/

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Why does a beauty industry veteran with access to ANY trend choose to stay in scientific, evidence-based skincare?

Join Dr. Anna Chacon as she welcomes Ewelina Aiossa, a renowned beauty authority and brand architect with over 15 years spanning scientific skincare, medical marketing, and product innovation. Her leadership at L'Oréal SkinCeuticals, Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics (Glytone, Eau Thermale Avène), and Topix Pharmaceuticals has positioned her at the vanguard of professional and luxury beauty. She's shaped product pipelines for brands including Obagi, DermaE, and Glowbiotics, and founded TOPICAL SKIN, a clean dermaceutical brand leveraging oleosome technology. What drives someone to stay focused on evidence-based skincare in an era of fleeting trends? Ewelina believes "innovation comes from the Asia Pacific market."

This episode explores the evolution of clean beauty from trend to mainstream staple, the blurring lines between medicine and aesthetics, and why sensitive skin formulations are more critical than ever. How do you distinguish yourself in an oversaturated market? Ewelina shares insights on custom formulation development, delivery systems, and encapsulation technologies. She discusses the importance of social proof for brand success, strategic content marketing through YouTube and podcasts, and offers candid advice for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs. The conversation reveals why entrepreneurship is "a lonely journey and a roller coaster" but ultimately rewarding.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Topical Skin - https://www.topicalskin.com

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