Today’s guest is Nicholas Goritsas from Air Purification and Disinfection Systems Nicholas is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate and focused on improving Communication, Connectivity and Engagement between businesses and consumers, delivering great experiences, resulting in increased Brand Awareness, Revenue and Consumer Satisfaction. In 2019 Nick underwent a triple bypass and as a result he investigated ways in which he could further protect himself, family, and friends during the pandemic ...
Mar 05, 2023•34 min
Today’s guest is Dr David Kosenko for Cynosure Australia. David graduated from Monash University in 1987 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1994. He has always had an interest in GP ‘dermatology’ and skin cancer medicine and in 2007 he branched into cosmetic medicine, subsequently attaining Fellowship with the CPCA. David serves as President of the CPCA and speaks regularly at conferences, workshops, and webinars. He has a keen interest in teaching an...
Feb 20, 2023•26 min
Today’s guest is Jean Wilson from Device Consulting. Jean started her professional career as a Registered Nurse, in Intensive Care, more than 15 years ago, and she discovered her passion for skin shortly after. Raised in North QLD, Mackay, Jean moved to Brisbane to complete her Schooling and University Studies in Brisbane, at Queensland University of Technology. Jean studied a Dual Bachelor of Nursing and Applied Science, and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in 2010. Having been in the indus...
Feb 07, 2023•23 min
Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica Sarah Hughes is the Mediclinic Training Manager for The International Dermal Institute. Sarah has been a therapist for over 25 years with her area of expertise lying in skin science and skin health, this being the catalyst that led her to gain her associate degree as a Dermal Therapist. Sarah Hughes, Mediclinic Training Manager for The International Dermal Institute has worked as a therapist for over 25 years, Sarah's expertise lies in skin health a...
Jan 27, 2023•43 min
Today’s guest is Grazina Fechner from Front and Centre Training Solutions Grazina Fechner, better known as Griz, is a renowned communication expert both in Australia and Internationally. With over 25 years as a Facilitator, Grazina has trained people in pharmaceutical, media, motor sport racing, audiology, sporting, the medical fraternity and the aesthetics industry. Her key focus areas include client experience, customer service, leadership, sales, behavior, resilience and positivity. As a keyn...
Dec 11, 2022•44 min
Today’s guest is Jacintha Murphy from The Aesthetic Co. Owner and Founder of the Aesthetic Co., and cosmedshop.com.au, Cosmetic Injector, and Registered Nurse, Jacintha is also a mother of two and knows first hand how hectic and exhausting life can be and the effects our appearance can have on our confidence and mental health. With the desire to create a clinic that would be a place her clients could escape to, a place where their confidence would be boosted and a place they can walk out of, fee...
Dec 04, 2022•30 min
Today’s guest is Kristen Robinson from Murad Skincare. Kristen Robinson developed a passion for skincare 20 years ago when she struggled with acne as a teenager and young adult. Frustrated and dissatisfied with traditional westernized medicine Kristen began a personal quest to solve her own and others’ acne skin issues. After graduating with a BS in Biochemistry and working in a skin toxicology lab, Kristen left her east coast roots to specifically contribute to the success of Murad in the Unite...
Nov 30, 2022•38 min
Today’s guests are Elise Andrews from The Global Beauty Group and Cherie Tippett from Simply Elegant. As Clinical and Training Manager at The Global Beauty Group Elise brings both a wealth of skin science knowledge to her role. Obtaining a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, CIDESCO and ITEC Certified and a Bachelor of Health Science in Dermal Therapies, she has a passion for supporting skin professionals to achieve life changing results for their clients. Owner of Queensland based salon Simply Elegant, ...
Nov 15, 2022•29 min
Today’s guest is Renee Smith from BLOOM powered by The French Beauty Academy With over 18 years of experience in the beauty, dermal, laser, cosmetic and retail industries at both educational and managerial levels, Renee has seen it all. Renee began her career in film and television as a make-up artist in The Lord of The Rings movie production, continuing her true passion of service to others in the Spa and Wellness industry, before like many of us, becoming addicted to all things skin and went o...
Nov 08, 2022•41 min
Today’s guest is Vanessa McDonald from Salon Marketing Creative Agency Vanessa McDonald is the founder and director of Salon Marketing Creative Agency, aka SMC, and has helped salons "stand out like a flamingo amongst a flock of pigeons" through database-focused marketing since 2016. Vanessa entered the professional beauty industry over 20 years ago and has worked in various sales or marketing roles for notable brands such as Dermalogica, Shortcuts Salon & Spa Software and Professional Beaut...
Oct 23, 2022•40 min
Today’s guest is Professor Firas Al-Niaimi for Candela Medical. Professor Firas Al-Niaimi is a highly experienced consultant dermatologist, cosmetic and laser expert with over 15 years’ experience and an international standing. He trained in some of the UK's top hospitals and currently holds an honorary consultant position at the world-renowned St. John's Institute of Dermatology at Guy's and St. Thomas’ Hospital where he completed an advanced fellowship in dermatologic surgery and lasers for a ...
Oct 09, 2022•36 min
Today’s guest is Candice Heskey from the Australasian College of Health and Wellness. Candice Heskey is a qualified Dermal Clinician and Nutritionist, with a history of extensive experience in the Health and Wellness industry, specialising in advanced treatment modalities and skin therapies. Beyond a deep practical and theoretical knowledge of the treatment of skin conditions, Candice also has experience in the management of multiple skin, cosmetic, and laser clinics. Through her experience, Can...
Oct 02, 2022•27 min
Today’s guest is Felecia Tappenden from CANGRO Cangro is an Australian owned and made company, founded by entrepreneurs Felecia Tappenden and Belinda Robinson. Their common experiences with eyelash growth serums led them to create an eyelash growth enhancer that was safe to use, low irritant and contained only approved ingredients. After enlisting the help of a Cosmetic Chemist and landing on a successful formula, Cangro was born. What started as a humble brand backed by a 20k Indiegogo campaign...
Sep 25, 2022•25 min
Today’s guest is Deb Farnworth-Wood from Issada Deb is an MBA graduate, a Certified Franchise Executive, and a serial entrepreneur. She holds over 30 years of experience in the management of large, complex, and multi-disciplinary healthcare organisations, including pharmacy, GP Services, surgical facilities, dietetics, podiatry, nurse practitioners, counselling and secondary care services. She also has significant experience in the multi-outlet retail sector having held a variety of store and he...
Sep 18, 2022•42 min
Hosted by Tamara Reid, today's guests are Stefanie Milla and Suzanne Robertson from the United Institute of Aesthetics - Advanced dermal and modality education providers. Stefanie Milla is a skin educator and cosmetic formulator who has owned and run dermal clinics for the past 22 years, she formulated and founded Dermalist, a clinical skincare range in 2020 that has quickly developed a cult following due to its cutting edge formulations. Stef is also a Director and the CEO of the Aesthetic and ...
Sep 04, 2022•50 min
Today’s guest is Andy Heyne from Millionaire Salon Coach Andy understands first hand, the challenges of being in business, and everything that comes with business ownership. CEO of Millionaire Salon Coach and mineral makeup brand, Face-By-R, Andy also successfully runs The Skin Coaches Salon alongside his wife. With a growing family and multiple businesses he has been through it all, from the pandemic to staffing and financial challenges. His commitment to help other salon owners break free from...
Aug 28, 2022•38 min
Today’s guest are Marissa Cross, Owner of Ella Bache Armidale and Robert Caruana from Smartpay. Robert Caruana is a Senior Manager at Smartpay, with a wealth of marketing knowledge and over 12 years experience in the payments industry, and 8 years international experience working across markets in Asia Pacific, South America and Europe. Robert is a strong strategic thinker dedicated to driving business results, having worked in a broad range of functional roles including Strategic Planning, Mark...
Aug 21, 2022•29 min
Today’s guest is Otto Mitter from Elleebana. Otto’s journey in the beauty industry is one of inspiration. He’s a multi award winning lash & brow educator, product developer, cosmetic chemist and brand builder with a career that spans over 2 decades. Otto’s brand Elleebana produces lash & brow enhancement ranges and education programs to distributors, educators and salon professionals in over 60 countries globally. Otto’s busy schedule sees him touring to speak at exhibitions, conferences...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Today’s guest is Angela Derks from Australasian Sustainable Wellness Academy. Angela Derks is the Founder and CEO of ASWA and a respected thought leader with more than 25 years of experience integrating wellbeing into businesses. Starting her a career as a beauty and remedial massage therapist, then upskilling as a Naturopath and Paramedical Aesthetician, Angela has since accumulated national and global experience at the operational and senior leadership level with innovative and award-winning o...
Aug 07, 2022•49 min
Today’s guest is Alexandra Kierdorf-Robinson from Physiologic. Hailing from Sweden, Alexandra Kierdorf-Robinson relocated to Australia in 2010, pursuing her love of the health & wellness industry. She is a Swedish-qualified physiotherapist, personal trainer, cover model, group fitness instructor, online coach, yoga teacher - her 17 year career is best described as vast. More recently, Alex has become a proud member of the Les Mills Asia Pacific family, hand selected as a national presenter. ...
Jul 31, 2022•25 min
Today’s guest is Linda Sim from Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) Linda Sim is the CEO and co-owner of Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science. Linda has extensive experience as a dermal therapist and in business management. She holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science, Diploma of Cosmetic Chemistry and an MBA. Linda was selected from over 4000 Western Australian women as a finalist in the 2019 W.A Telstra Business Wome...
Jul 24, 2022•24 min
Today’s guest is Craig Hawtin-Butcher from BHA Media A Kiwi who grew up in Hong Kong and London, now based in Sydney with family, Craig has launched, relaunched, contributed, commissioned, edited and produced content for some of the world's best-known publications and brands, including the likes of GQ.com, Esquire, The Guardian, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, MSN, Mondelez, Heineken and Jaguar Land Rover. He has hands-on experience leading teams and freelance journalists, production and edito...
Jul 17, 2022•32 min
Today’s guest is Michelle Sciara from INSKIN Cosmedics. INSKIN COSMEDICS National Education Manager, Michelle Sciara has dedicated over 23 years to refining her craft as a holistic beauty industry expert. Michelle’s deep love for sharing knowledge and inspiring long-lasting passion in other therapists’ industry wide is the culmination of 14 years spent in-clinic working both as an aesthetician and a multi-site clinic and team manager as well as a further 9 years specialising in customer experien...
Jul 10, 2022•29 min
Today’s guest is Emma Hindmarsh from Murad Skincare Australia Since arriving on Sydney’s Northern Beaches 14 years ago, Emma has worked with all major Australian retailers; department stores, pharmacies, e-tailers, grocery businesses and pure-play cosmetics enterprises. She’s nurtured businesses, propelled innovation and launched brands across the globe and across sales channels. Her latest role as Country Director for Murad Skincare Australia has seen Emma wearing all of the hats! Initially run...
Jul 03, 2022•42 min
Today’s guest is Michael Pugliese from Circadia Skincare Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Michael Q. Pugliese, Circadia CEO, has become an inspirational leader in product development and has also been recognized as an internationally distinguished educator. He has expanded Circadia’s global reach and distribution into more than 30 countries worldwide. This global expansion has created a skin care regime for every skin type in the world. By following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Pugli...
Jun 26, 2022•43 min
Today’s guest is Lynda McAlary-Smith from the Victorian Small Business Commission. Lynda commenced her role as the Victorian Small Business Commissioner in August 2021. Lynda is a qualified lawyer and accomplished senior executive with extensive experience working with businesses within Victoria and nationally. Lynda was most recently Executive Director of Regulatory Operations with the Victorian Building Authority following her time with the national workplace regulator where she held a variety...
Jun 19, 2022•50 min
Today’s guest is Fiona Tuck from Vita-sol Fiona Tuck is an author, nutritional medicine practitioner and skin therapist with over 30 years’ experience in the professional skincare industry. Her experience ranges from practitioner, clinic owner, educator, product development and media commentator. She is the host of The Forensic Nutritionist Podcast and one of Australia’s most televised skin and nutrition experts. Fiona is the founder of Vita-sol, the leading Australian skin professional nutraceu...
Jun 12, 2022•44 min•Ep. 228
One of the most popular hair removal devices on the market, Candela’s Gentle Max Pro, has had an upgrade! GentleMax Pro Plus is even more powerful and versatile, allowing practitioners to treat a broader range of clients and hair types, including fine hair. Today’s guest is Kirsten Cachia , Clinical Operations Manager for Candela Medical ANZ. Kirsten obtained a Bachelor of Dermal Science and has been an influence in the industry for the past 25 years, specialising in Beauty and Aesthetics device...
Jun 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 227
Today’s guest is Andy Heyne from Millionaire Salon Coach Andy understands first hand, the challenges of being in business, and everything that comes with business ownership. CEO of Millionaire Salon Coach and mineral makeup brand, Face-By-R, Andy also successfully runs The Skin Coaches Salon alongside his wife. With a growing family and multiple businesses he has been through it all, from the pandemic to staffing and financial challenges. His commitment to help other salon owners break free from...
May 29, 2022•48 min•Ep. 226
Today’s guest is Frank Sellam from Vital Plus. Born in Paris, Frank Sellam earned a degree in music from the International Conservatorium of Music. He taught piano to children for over 15 years and also studied at La Sorbonne in Paris, where he obtained his Bachelor of English. After moving to Australia as a young man, Frank continued his mother’s legacy, Vital Plus, founded in 1989 by his mother, Jacqueline Gaubicher. Having graduated from several sales courses and studying with one of our indu...
May 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 225
