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Tune in as Michelle and Jessica Rom discuss the impact of the treatment room, the importance of walking your own path, and Jessica's popular Instagram page, Solo Esthetician Love. 

In this episode, Michelle and Jessica talk about... 

[02:30] Jessica's journey from day spa owner to solo coach. 
[8:30] Being an entrepreneur. 
[13:47] The impact of treatment rooms and why Jessica chose to focus on them.
[20:50] Advice for new aestheticians.
[25:50] Jessica's future plans. 

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Listen in as DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher talk all things summer. Learn how to switch up a home care routine to combat the heat and humidity, types of treatments recommended in the warmer season, and more! 

In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth dish on…
 
[09:20] Reevaluating one's skin and skin care routine for the summer
[16:55] Cold rollers versus ice globes
[23:32] Best and worst treatments for the summertime

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Join Michelle and AIA Legend and founder of Institut DERMed Clinical Skin Care, Lyn Ross, as they discuss Lyn's journey into aesthetics, the transformation of the industry over the years, and her personally formulated skin care line. 

[03:38] How Lyn got into the beauty industry.
[13:00] The increasing accessibility of quality ingredients, formulations, and equipment.
[19:47] The turning point in Lyn's career.
[29:40] Hands-on Healing.
[40:50] Lyn's line of skin care products. 

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Tune in as DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher dish on memorable client stories – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and tips to avoid or diffuse difficult client situations.  

In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth talk about…
 
[08:03] Favorite good and bad client stories. 
[15:47] Different types of clients.
[23:04] Strategically scheduling high-maintenance clients. 
[28:50] Tips on dealing with unideal situations in the spa. 

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Listen in as DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher discuss managing your schedule as a new aesthetician, the tell-tale signs of burnout, and how to successfully maintain a work-life balance. 

In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth talk about…
 
[04:13] Navigating off days.
[8:55] Their experiences with burnout and how to prevent it.
[16:55] Why balance is more difficult to obtain in the aesthetics industry.
[23:22] Sacrifices they have made to achieve a work-life balance.
[26:06] Advice for people balancing work, life, and school.  

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Get to know AIA's newest legend in aesthetics, Douglas Preston.  Tune in as he and Michelle discuss his anecdotal journey through the beauty industry, his professional opinions on determining a business's success, and what it means to be inducted into The Academy of Legends.

In this episode, Michelle and Douglas discuss…

[03:24] Why Douglas chose to start a career in aesthetics.
[07:33] His experience with the business side of the industry.
[20:03] Creating your own success story.
[26:27] Douglas' most memorable consultation encounter.
[30:52] The Preston Comedone Rxtractor and his skin center. 
[45:20] What DERMASCOPE means to him. 

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In their debut as hosts of The Aesthetic Report, DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians Lauren Farmer and Elizabeth Brasher talk about navigating the large selection of available aesthetic specialties, maintaining a social media presence while being working mothers, and what steps new aestheticians can take to ensure long-term success in their field. 

In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth discuss…
 
[07:56] Having a social media presence and Instagram content creation.
[12:55] How they went about choosing their specialties.
[19:19] Recommending products to clients without being pushy.
[28:16] Advice for new aestheticians.

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DERMASCOPE in-house aestheticians,  The Dallas Aesthetician and The Freckled Aesthetician sit down with Michelle on this season two opener. Listen in as they discuss their professional journeys thus far, building an authentic social media following, and rolling with the punches of entrepreneurship after aesthetics school as young mothers.  

In this episode, Michelle, Savanna, and Haley discuss…

[03:40] Why Savanna and Haley decided to open their own businesses. 
[08:55] Overcoming the fear of entrepreneurship and staying grateful for what you have accomplished.  
[13:39] Building successful social media platforms while actively practicing aesthetics. 
[28:00] Finding your niche in content creation.
[33:20] Haley and Savanna's plans for the future. 

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Creator of  Mark Lees Skin Care, Dr. Mark Lees is the subject for the season finale of The Aesthetic Report. Listen in as as he and Michelle recap his illustrious career as one of the country's most noted skin care specialists, an award-winning speaker, product developer, and celebrated author. 

In this episode, Michelle and Dr. Lees discuss…

[02:30] Getting involved in the industry's mover and shaker circuit.
[04:50] What drew Dr. Lees to the aesthetics profession and how he built his spa.
[12:30] Getting into product development.
[19:29] Combining luxury spa experiences with results-driven skin care.
[21:30] Corrective complexion care and giving clients' confidence.
[32:22] Dr. Lees' educational contributions to aestheticians. 


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