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Choosing Your Brands with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Aug 18, 2022

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Tune in as Lauren and Elizabeth cover the ins and outs of the skin care product market, including how to figure out which brand to partner with and navigating the over-saturation of skin care lines.
In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth touch on...
[05:30] Getting educated on the consumer skin care lines that clients use.
[09:00] How influencers impact the skin care industry.
[15:00] What makes a 'holy grail' product and/or brand.
[25:37] Product marketing and packaging.
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Happy, Healthy, Rich, & Rested with Jessica Rom Aug 04, 2022

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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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Summer Skin Care with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Jul 21, 2022

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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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Paving the Way with Lyn Ross Jul 07, 2022

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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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Allstar Client Stories with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Jun 16, 2022

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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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The Beauty of Brand Support with Alex Hernandez Jun 02, 2022

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Hear from Face Reality Skincare's lead educator, Alex Hernandez, as her and Michelle explore what it's like to work with thousands of acne experts across the country, the findings of Face Reality's recent National Acne Survey, and the type of support the brands offers.
In this episode, Michelle and Alex dish on...
[02:15] How Alex became involved with Face Reality Skincare.
[05:32] Alex's reaction to the brand's latest acne survey.
[08:46] What it takes to become an acne expert and how to stay educated.
[24:26] Alex's favorite client story.
[25:48] Keeping, trying, and trashing some of Alex's favorite things.
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Work-Life Balance with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher May 19, 2022

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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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Becoming a Legend in Aesthetics with Douglas Preston May 05, 2022

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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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Choosing Your Specialty with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Apr 21, 2022

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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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Doing Business the Modern Way with Savanna Boda & Haley Smith Torres Apr 07, 2022

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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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