Today’s guest is Sarah Hudson for Lumenis Sarah is an Aesthetic Practitioner who, for over twenty-five years, has provided aesthetic skin services to valued clients and been a leader in aesthetic skin therapy. Frequently invited to share her knowledge at industry events, work groups, seminars and panels, Sarah is renowned for her expertise in the field of RF Skin Needling, IPL, Medical Grade Laser, and LED Light Therapies, and has been featured across industry and consumer media from print to te...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica PRO Sarah Hughes is the Learning and Development Manager for The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica PRO. 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 bachelor’s degree in applied health science - Clinical aesthetics, qualifying as a Dermal Clinician. Sarah’s passion for skin therapy is infectious, her knowledge of clinical s...
Feb 04, 2024•39 min
Today’s guest is Deb Farnworth-Wood from ISSADA. Deb founded/bought and grew 10 successful businesses before buying Issada Cosmetics in 2020. Since then she has launched Issada Clinical Formula which had already been in development for two years at that stage. Moved the business into its own manufacturing facility, and reshaped the business for growth. Deb’s previous businesses span Health, Wellness, Education, Retail, Manufacturing and construction. She was the Founder of the Australian Skin Cl...
Jan 29, 2024•38 min
Today’s guest is Terri Vinson Jones from Synergie Skin . Terri is an internationally renowned skin scientist, cosmetic chemist, author, and founder of Australian skincare brand, Synergie Skin. With over 20 years of experience in formulating, Terri is a leading skin expert, acclaimed skincare educator, and the published author of Skinformation: A Clean Science Guide to Beautiful Skin. Terri holds a Bachelor of Science in Immunology & Microbiology, a post-graduate Diploma of Formulating Chemis...
Jan 14, 2024•39 min
This episode contains depictions of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Today’s guest is Agnes Dube from Zebra Aesthetics Agnes Dube is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind Zebra Aesthetics. As a woman of color, she has dedicated her career to promoting inclusivity within the Aesthetic industry in Australia. With a passion for empowerment, Agnes is on a mission to ensure that people of color receive the recognition they deserve in this field. Her tireless commitme...
Dec 22, 2023•54 min
Today’s guest is David Kosenko from the Cosmetic Physicians College of 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 kee...
Dec 22, 2023•41 min
Today’s guest is Chris Kourtis from Beauty & Aesthetic Insurance Brokers . Chris is the Senior Account Manager for Beauty and Aesthetic Insurance Brokers and has been looking after clients business insurance needs for almost 20 years. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding all things insurance, with an in-depth understanding of the Beauty & Aesthetic Industry. Chris has achieved many accolades over his 20 year career, including a Diploma in Accounting and holds a Business D...
Dec 10, 2023•34 min
Today’s guest is Emma Hindmarsh from Murad 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 General Manager for Murad Skincare Australia has seen Emma wearing all of the hats! Initially running eve...
Nov 26, 2023•47 min
Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica PRO 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 heal...
Nov 19, 2023•35 min
Today's guest is Felecia Tappenden the Founder and Owner of CANGRO , an Australian beauty enterprise created by her own personal need for a safe, effective and affordable solution to achieving longer and thicker natural lashes. Felicia launched her first product, Long Lashes Eyelash Enhancer, in 2017 after 12 months of rigorous research, human trials and comprehensive testing, making them the first Australian Made lash serum to hit the market. It was extremely important to Felica that the produc...
Nov 12, 2023•23 min
Today’s guest is Kelly Inglis for Smartpay . Kelly is an Award-Winning Beauty Therapist & Cosmetic Tattooist with over 19 years experience in the industry. Kelly completed her Diploma of Beauty Therapy at The Centre of Excellence before founding the Award-Winning Pure Skin Clinic in 2007. Since then she has been providing Geelong and surrounds with the highest level of care. Rebranding to The Skin Hub and upgrading to a brand-new 300 square metre space in 2019 renewed her commitment in provi...
Nov 10, 2023•34 min
Today’s guest is Chi Marie from Beauti Software With 15 years of experience in the beauty industry as both a salon owner and a marketing coach and strategist, China Marie identified that existing salon software options were not meeting the day-to-day challenges faced by salon owners which in turn was limiting their business potential. Who better than a beauty business expert to create a booking, marketing, and management software that ticks all the boxes? China Marie founded and developed Beauti...
Oct 22, 2023•33 min
Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica PRO 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 heal...
Oct 15, 2023•43 min
Today’s guest is Chrissy Alger from Ethical Sales and Consultation Platform Chrissy Alger is an award-winning skin clinic entrepreneur, salon and clinic business coach, marketing strategist and psychologist who offers well-informed insights into business strategy for the beauty and cosmetics industry. With a proven track record of helping hundreds of salons ethically generate millions of dollars in revenue and run successful and highly profitable businesses, Chrissy is dedicated to empowering bu...
Oct 08, 2023•29 min
Today’s guest is Dr Konstantin Sulamanidze for MARA Aesthetics Dr. Konstantin is an esteemed Plastic Aesthetic Reconstructive Surgeon, Dermatologist, and Cosmetologist. He is also a co-author of Aptos methods. Dr. Konstantin hails from the Republic of Georgia and is the son of Georgian Plastic Surgeon Dr Marlen Sulamanidze, inventor of the Aptos Thread Lifting Methods. As an active member of several international societies, including the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery (IS...
Oct 01, 2023•38 min
Today’s guest are Caitlin Donnelly and Antoinette Bologna from The Australian Beauty School Beauty Tutor Team Leader, Caitlin Donnelly has over 9 Years of experience in the beauty industry and has predominately worked in the salon and spa services prior to advancing into a more education based role with The Australian Beauty School. Antoinette Bologna is also a Beauty Tutor with the Australian Beauty School, with 15 years experience in the beauty industry after graduating with Hair Dressing, Mak...
Sep 24, 2023•27 min
Today’s guest is Dr Jon Exley for Professional Beauty Solutions. Jon’s interest in lasers began whilst studying physics both at the University of Leeds (UK) and the Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble (France). Following graduation with a first-class honours’ degree; he joined one of the UK’s leading medical laser research centres at the University of Manchester to undertake a PhD research project sponsored by Lynton, which he completed in 1999. He is currently the Managing Director of Lynton ...
Aug 27, 2023•43 min
Today’s guest is Kathryn Dumaresq from Australian Colour Technologies . Kathryn Dumaresq is a highly experienced skin therapist who has been working in the beauty industry for over 10 years. She joined this field with the aim of assisting individuals with their skin issues, particularly acne, which she personally struggled with due to hormonal breakouts throughout her life. A mum of one with another on the way, with a family of her own she became increasingly interested in living a life that is ...
Aug 23, 2023•35 min
Today’s guest is Dr Abs Settipalli for Professional Beauty Solutions Dr. Settipalli (also known as Dr. Abs) is a dentist with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. After graduating from the University of Leeds in the UK, Dr Abs practices cosmetic medicine and dentistry at a global level. He is also a clinical trainer for medical professionals, lectures at universities, writes for scientific and commercial publications, and has recently written a book about LED Photother...
Aug 20, 2023•56 min
Today’s guests are Vanessa McDonald and Matt Williams from Salon Marketing Solutions Vanessa McDonald is a co-founder and director of Salon Marketing Solutions and has helped salons grow through strategic database-focused marketing since 2016. Vanessa entered the professional beauty industry over 20 years ago and has worked in various sales and marketing roles for notable brands such as Dermalogica, Shortcuts Salon & Spa Software and Professional Beauty Solutions. Industry leaders refer to V...
Aug 14, 2023•48 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 helping other salon owners break free ...
Jul 30, 2023•41 min
Today’s guest is Ray Friedrich from The Global Beauty Group. Ray is a senior commercial leader with extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Life Science Industry, including roles such as Sales Director, Brand Manager and National Sales Training Manager across industry leading companies. Ray has a science background and completed his MBA at RMIT Business School. He is passionate about products and services that support the life science sector and make a difference to people...
Jul 09, 2023•47 min
Today’s guest is Clinical Training Specialist And BDM Rhiannon Mitsopoulos from Lutronic Australia. Rhiannon brings a wealth of knowledge with over 15 years of experience. She has worked within Australia and around the world with a passion for specialised laser training and business support within the aesthetic, dermatology, and cosmetic surgery sectors. Her experience in the aesthetic industry including owning and managing her own businesses has led her to step into a hybrid role for Lutronic. ...
Jun 25, 2023•28 min
Today’s guest is Dr Amira Sanki from The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons . Dr Amira Sanki is a fully trained and qualified Australian Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Amira graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2000 with Honours in Medicine and Surgery. She undertook her internship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Dr Sanki undertook intensive training in General and Plastic Surgery in Sydney for ten years. Upon receiving her Fellowship in Plastic Surgery from ...
Jun 18, 2023•25 min
Today’s guest is Dr Ben Johnson from Osmosis Skincare. Founder and Formulator Dr Ben Johnson is a physician, inventor, and entrepreneur who has spent the last 25 years dedicated to solving some of the world’s most challenging skin and health conditions. He holds multiple patents related to skincare and wellness as a result of his unparalleled research and philosophies pertaining to the skin-body connection. Dr Ben is passionate about treating skin from within. He has researched the aetiology of ...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Today’s guest is Dr Irene Prantalos from Salubre. Dr. Irene Prantalos understands the challenges associated with severe skin problems. In her teens and 20s, Irene, along with her mother, spent years trying to find a solution for her severe psoriasis. In her quest for a doctor who could help her, Irene found relief through Chinese Medicine and took matters into her own hands. Having completed a double degree in Human Biology and Chinese Medicine at RMIT, Irene completed a clinical internship in N...
May 22, 2023•37 min
Today’s guest is Dr Guido Maronati for MARA Aesthetics Dr Guido Maronati graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan in 2000. In 2001 he qualified to practice as a Medical Doctor after passing the Italian Medical Board qualifying exam and is registered with the Provincial Order of Physicians and Surgeons of Milan. In his 2001-2002 Academic Year, he became the winner of the concourse to attend the School of Specialisation in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University ...
May 08, 2023•33 min
Today’s guest is Kieren Coates from Lasertrade . With a strong background in biomedical engineering and medical equipment design, as well as many years of experience working in the aesthetic device industry with companies like Candela and the Global Beauty Group, Kieren is an expert in the field of aesthetic equipment. He founded Lasertrade in 2019, after identifying a significant lack of safe options for clinics to buy and sell used medical devices. Lasertrade is now Australia's biggest online ...
May 02, 2023•30 min
Today’s guest is Dr Tiina Meder from Meder Beauty. Dr Tiina Meder dreamed of a career in medicine from an early age. Initially fascinated by the harmony and rationality of chemistry, she found her calling in the idea of using science to help people. Dr Meder started out as a cardiologist, later turning to dermatology, arguably the nerdiest field of medical science. She became fascinated with the intricate works of human skin and thousands of diagnostic possibilities, more variable than in any ot...
Apr 16, 2023•56 min
Today’s guest is Bronwyn Page from Candela Medical Australia. Bronwyn is a qualified registered nurse and has been a laser educator for Candela Medical Australia since 2008. Based in New Zealand, Bronwyn witnessed the arrival and dominance of lasers in the local market. She travels extensively around Asia, NZ and Australia training and working closely with medical personnel using Candela Lasers. Her training and education ensure therapists are knowledgeable, safe, and achieve the best results fo...
Mar 26, 2023•31 min
