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Dr. Mark Lees – Pioneering the Spa Industry, Teaching Beyond the Basics, & His Assorted Educational Background Dec 02, 2021

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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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Nayamka Roberts-Smith – Working Overtime, Learning From the Best, & How She Became the Internet's Aesthetician Nov 04, 2021

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LA Beautyologist and Aesthetic Science Institute graduate, Nayamka Roberts-Smith sits down with Michelle in this episode . Tune into this reunion as they talk about the cross-country move that changed her life, how she builds on to her brand every day, and is always planning for the next big step for her audience of over a million followers and subscribers.
In this episode, Michelle and Nayamka discuss…

[02:16] Moving and preparing for the kind of career you want.
[08:25] Excelling in social media.
[15:38] How Nayamka sought out success during COVID-19.
[17:47] What the future holds.
[21:01] Listener questions.
[24:25] Keeping, Trying, or Trashing.
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Daniel Clary – Cosmetic Chemistry, Fact Finding, & the Ingredient He Can't Stand Oct 07, 2021

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AnteAGE’s vice president of education and formulation, Daniel Clary is the featured guest for the month of October. Tune is as he and Michelle get into the nitty gritty of product formulation, why he loves what he does, and how he surrounds himself with intelligence.
In this episode, Michelle and Daniel discuss…

[02:18] How he knew exactly what he wanted to do at any early age.
[07:22] Weeding through the BS in the industry.
[12:30] Low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid.
[24:18] Growth factors in topical skin care.
{36:30} At-home microneedling.
[43:30] Listener questions.
[46:45] Keeping, Trying, or Trashing.
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Courtney Sykes – Skin Boss, Staying Happy, & How She Does it All Sep 02, 2021

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Chief administrative officer of Southeastern Esthetics Institute and creator of Courtney Sykes Molecular Anti-Aging, Courtney Sykes, chats with Michelle this month. Listen in as they talk about Courtney's passion for aesthetics, education, and business.
In this episode, Michelle and Courtney discuss…

[02:37] Finding Courtney's place in a science-based aesthetics world.
[08:27] Creating the time to do it all.
[13:08] Dealing with the effects of burnout.
[16:07] Advice for potential business owners.
[18:00] Online Education.
[21:50] Courtney's molecular-based skin care line.
{27:11} The joy of leading.
[31:25] Listener questions.
[37:06] Keeping, Trying, or Trashing.
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Dasha Saian Marchese – A Labor of Love, Forever Learning, & Continuing Her Legacy Aug 05, 2021

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August's episode features breaking news from CEO of Saian Natural Clinical Skincare and DERMASCOPE Ambassador Dasha Saian Marchese. Get the dermascoop as she discusses the adventures of her late mother, finding her love for aesthetics, and how she envisions her future in the professional skin care industry.
In this episode, Michelle and Dasha discuss…

[05:51] Dasha's rebellious phase that lead her to aesthetics.
[12:14] Margarita Saian.
[17:22] Transitioning to CEO.
[20:22] Finding love within the industry.
[26:55] Balancing work, life, and the future.
[30:01] Listener questions.
{34:34} Keeping, Trying, and Trashing.
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Mary Nielsen – The Beauty of Inclusivity, Impacting Clients, & Having It Her Way Jul 01, 2021

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"Your Esty Godmother," Mary Nielsen is in the hot seat for July. Tune in as Michelle gets to know this DERMASCOPE Ambassador as they talk school ownership, expanding the aesthetics curriculum, and making a difference in people's lives.
In this episode, Michelle and Mary discuss…

[02:53] How Mary found herself in aesthetics.

[09:20] Business advice for aestheticians.

[14:52] Diversity and inclusivity in the aesthetics industry.

[24:06] Understanding and honoring the power of touch.

[30:40] Keeping, Trying, or Trashing.

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Dr. Ben Johnson – Healing Skin from Within, Being an Industry Contrarian, & How He Gives Back Jun 03, 2021

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Dr. Ben Johnson of Osmosis Beauty drops by the pod this month. Listen in as he and Michelle discuss Dr. Ben's experiences with treating skin, the industry trends worth skipping, and the methods to his madness.
In this episode, Michelle and Dr. Ben discuss…

[02:36] Approaching skeptical audiences.

[05:15] Going back to basics.

[11:05] Utilizing skin mapping.

[19:44] Osmosis Beauty's wellness products.

[24:55] Blending holistic and medical practices.

[27:42] Partnering with Thirst Project.

[29:52] Listener questions.

[36:13] How Michelle is not a game player.

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Richard Maher – The Art of Customer Service, LED, & How He Regrets Nothing May 06, 2021

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LightStim's national educator, Richard Maher joins Michelle for May's episode of The Aesthetic Report. Listen in as they talk LED, educating post-COVID, a new era of the industry, the educational books he recommends, and how to keep an open mind for professional opportunities.
In this episode, Michelle and Richard discuss…

[04:10] Teaching for LightStim.

[08:30] How LED can really make a difference.

[12:16] Serving people the best you can.

[15:38] More and more men coming into the industry.

[21:25] The most impactful professional experiences.

[25:40] Traditional Chinese Medicine.

[27:30] Book recommendations.

[29:44] Taking diverse paths.

[34:25] Listener questions.

[37:07] Michelle's hate of games.

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Rachel File – The Cover Contest, Setting Goals, & Keeping Life Fun Apr 01, 2021

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DERMASCOPE’s 2020 Cover Contest winner, Rachel File is on the podcast this month. Join her and Michelle as they chat about her transition from nursing to aesthetics, opening her spa in the middle of the pandemic, and how to apply like a winner for 2021’s December issue.

In this episode, Michelle and Rachel discuss…

[02:40] The diversity of Rachel’s background.

[10:06] Opening a spa right before everything fell apart.

[13:11] Rachel’s Cover Contest application and how she found out the news.

[17:50] Rachel’s product line.

[20:16] Advice for Cover Contest candidates.

[21:16] Treating acne.

[25:28] An expression session

[26:50] How Michelle started Aesthetic Science Institute.

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Danné Montague-King – The Science of Skin Care, Thinking for Yourself, & Buzzwords He Hates Mar 04, 2021

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DMK founder and idea man, Danné Montague-King stops by the podcast this month to visit with host, Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner. Listen in on their conversation about his professional origins, innovative formulations, and the inside scoop to his latest passion project.

In this episode, Michelle and Danné discuss…

[02:17] Coming out on top.

[06:04] His history coming into the industry.

[10:02] Anything can be changed.

[13:22] There is no secret ingredient.

[17:26] Education is more important than anything else.

[20:00] What it means to be DMK-certified.

[27:45] The up and coming “stemzyme.”

[29:30] What keeps Danné going after 50 years.

[33:06] If something doesn’t work, that means a component is missing.

[36:05] Believing in yourself at all costs.

[39:16] Four questions for Danné.