In this episode, I chat with my former mentee, Karlee Lauren, about the steps she took before opening up her spa business, and her tips for navigating the spa world as a new business owner. KARLEE'S CHECKLIST 1. Decide on business name (pay to register with the state and renew every 5 years- in FL its sunbiz.org ) 2. Choose between LLC and Sole Proprietorship 3. Obtain an employer identification number aka EIN (aka federal tax ID number, get from the IRS) 4. Open a business bank account (keep pe...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 80
In this episode, I want to share about my career journey, from Fashion to Beauty PR to Journalism/ Social Media, and now, Esthetics + skincare brand founder. MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS For more details on my products, visit www.freeskinbytessa.com, or follow along on instagram @freeskinbytessa. To shop Glymed Plus, register on the top right via my authorized store: https://glymedplus.com/home/index Tess' Instagram @myestytessa Tess' YouTube: Tess Zolly Tess' TikTok: @myestytessa This episode is spo...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, I am joined by my dear friend, Malorie Miles! Malorie is a Master esthetician of 5 years who graduated from the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics in South Jordan, Utah. She specializes in acne and anti-aging treatments and owns her own clinic in Murray, Utah. Book with Malorie Follow Malorie This episode is sponsored by Gloss Genius. Use promo code: TTR22S Sign up here: https://glossgenius.biz/TTR22S-signup Get 50% off for 2 months NutriBullet Go to nutribullet.com and us...
May 10, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Welcome back to The Treatment Room podcast! In this week's episode, my guest of the show is Razi Mirza. "Razi Medical Aesthetics" is an Advanced Aesthetics practice found by Dr. Danish Mirza board certified physician and his wife Razia Mirza state board Licensed Esthetician and US Army Surgical Nurse, specializing in cosmetic surgeries. Razia has worked with the US army, Emory Hospital, and Atlanta face and body as a surgical Assist, prior to opening her practice. She has worked with highly skil...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Welcome back to The Treatment Room podcast! In this week's episode I wanted to cover the important topic of autoimmune conditions, and their implications for skin, treatments, and what estheticians should be aware of working on these types of compromised immune systems. Thank you to my incredible guest, educator + esthetician, Michele Phelan of Concepts Institute. Get in touch with Michele. To shop Glymed Plus, register on the top right via my authorized store: https://glymedplus.com/home/index ...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Welcome back to The Treatment Room podcast! In this week's episode I wanted to share my experience getting a virtual consultation from the legendary Jan Marini of Jan Marini Skin Research. Here's what Jan recommend for me! TO SHOP JAN MARINI (free/ fast shipping) email me at: tessaskinconsulting@gmail.com LINKS My brand: www.freeskinbytessa.com @freeskinbytessa My podcast: The Treatment Room on Apple + Spotify This episode is sponsored by Gloss Genius. Use promo code: TTR22S Sign up here: https:...
Apr 19, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Welcome back to The Treatment Room podcast! In this week's episode I wanted to answer your listener questions. To shop Glymed Plus, register on the top right via my authorized store: https://glymedplus.com/home/index This episode is sponsored by Gloss Genius. Use promo code: TTR22S Sign up here: https://glossgenius.biz/TTR22S-signup Get 50% off for 2 months Male esties I love: The Mobile Spa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMtGxrrOQXA @marconicastle @agentrx.co @carterthomasbeauty @prestonskinc...
Apr 12, 2022•54 min
Hi Roomies!! In this episode I chat with the founder of Osmosis Beauty + Cosmedix, Dr. Ben Johnson. Dr. Ben takes a holistic approach to restoring the skin’s beauty and wellness by analyzing the skin and body as a whole, and treating skin conditions at the source. Dr. Ben shares his unpopular opinions on probiotics, retinol, SPF, acids/ exfoliants, nutrition and acne. Follow Osmosis on IG: @osmosis_beauty MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS For more details on my products, visit www.freeskinbytessa.com, or ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Hi Roomies!! In this episode I chat with my friend Isabelle McCloeod, licensed esthetician. Follow Isabelle on IG + Tiktok: @IsabelleMcLeodSF Email: IsabelleMcLeod@gmail.com ISABELLE'S RESOURCE GUIDE SIMPLE - A Roadmap to Marketing -- if anyone is interested in further information or coaching on this. Please shoot me an email! Staff Education Identity & Branding Medical Credentials Patient Education Loyalty & Retention External Marketing Reading List Facial Rejuvenation Surgery, Bernard ...
Mar 22, 2022•47 min
Hi Roomies!! In this episode I chat with my friend Ashley, certified nutritionist. Ashley believes dieting shouldn't be about deprivation. Crafting healthy versions of her favorite comfort foods is her favorite! TW: This episode does contain discussion about foods and how they can affect our bodies. Follow Ashley on IG: @abundantashleyeats Book a free consultation with Ashley Resources mentioned: Dr. Aviva Romm (Hormone specialist) Adaptogen liquor alternative: Bonbuz @bonbuz GIVEAWAY INSTRUCTIO...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Hi Roomies!! In this episode I chat with my friend Brooke Beatty, licensed esthetician and interior decorator about how to elevate your treatment room and tips for designing a space on a budget. Follow Brooke on Instagram Brooke's design acct BOOK A SERVICE W BROOKE Esti Room Resources from Brooke! Amazon is a great resource for bulk items, glass jars, lighting, etc. IKEA: Large Frames, Jars, Faux Florals, Shelving, Organization & Storage. Favorite Etsy Shops: GraceDigitalArtCo Maisonsuccess...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Hi Roomies!! I'm back with a solo ep answering your questions. Have a topic request or question for a future episode? Comment on my latest @myestytessa. Products mentioned in this episode: Buy my cleansing kit, The Reset. Cell Protection Serum Cell Protection Balm Vitamin E Sensual Cell Cream MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS You can shop my Glymed store here ! For more details on my products, visit www.freeskinbytessa.com, or follow along on instagram @freeskinbytessa. or DM me on Instagram to purchase I...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Hi Roomies, I'm back with my mentor + esthetician, Douglas Preston to answer some of your biggest questions about acne. We chat everything from "hormonal acne" to purging, acne treatments, and client relations. Purchase Douglas' Virtual or In-Person Trainings + Extractor Use code Tess10 for 10% off have a question for Douglas? email him: Douglas@prestonskincenter.com Have a topic request or question for a future episode? Comment on my latest @myestytessa. MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS You can shop my ...
Feb 15, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Hi Roomies!! It is a dream come true to finally announce my skincare brand, FreeSKIN by Tessa. Get to know more about my double cleanse methodology, and the mission behind my company. For more details on my products, visit www.freeskinbytessa.com, or follow along on instagram @freeskinbytessa. Have a topic request or question for a future episode? Comment on my latest @myestytessa. MY SOCIAL MEDIA Tess' Instagram @myestytessa https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XajWH6kxdvL3y6U-czgXQ Tess' TikTok:...
Feb 08, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Hi Roomies!! In this episode I sit down with Miracle the Workman to talk about making money as a solo esthetician. We talk: - Miracle's journey to working for herself - finance software - banking - taxes - mistakes you might be making with money - investing in your business - retail - social media and Tiktok Follow Miracle: Instagram Tiktok: miracletheesti Book with Miracle Have a topic request or question for a future episode? Comment on my latest @myestytessa. MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS You can s...
Feb 01, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Hi Roomies!! I'm back with a solo ep sharing some of the biggest lessons I've learned over the first year as a business owner. We talk: - anxiety - raising your prices - trust issues - confidence - favors - setting the same rules for everyone - discounts - "training" your clients and more!!! Have a topic request or question for a future episode? Comment on my latest @myestytessa. MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS You can shop my Glymed store here or DM me on Instagram to purchase IS Clinical + Jan Marini....
Jan 25, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Hi Roomies, In this episode I'm BACK with Jan Marini, founder of Jan Marini Skin Research. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Jan episode 40 , make sure you go back and give it a go. Today, we're talking about one of the main skin concerns I hear about: HYPERPIGMENTATION! We talk tyrosinase inhibitors, melisma, PIH, higher Fitzpatrick types/ what's at risk for POC in terms of discoloration, SPF, Albino skin, and MORE. To shop Jan Marini, email me at tessaskinconsulting@gmail.com A...
Jan 18, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Hi Roomies!! I'm back with a solo ep sharing the cringes things I've ever done to my skin, and reading yours too! Sit back, relax, have a laugh and let's just be happy we have come SO FAR since lemons and St. Ives. Have a topic request or question for a future episode? Comment on my latest @myestytessa. MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS You can shop my Glymed store here or DM me on Instagram to purchase IS Clinical + Jan Marini. Tess' Instagram @myestytessa Tess' YouTube: Tess Zolly Tess' TikTok: @myestyt...
Jan 12, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Hi Roomies!! I'm back with a solo ep sharing the major lessons I didn't learn in esthetician school... aka things I've learned the hard way in the "real world" as an esthetician. Have a topic request or question for a future episode? Comment on my latest @myestytessa. MY SOCIAL MEDIA + SHOPS You can shop my Glymed store here or DM me on Instagram to purchase IS Clinical Tess' Instagram @myestytessa Tess' YouTube: Tess Zolly Tess' TikTok: @myestytessa Sweet by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/l...
Jan 04, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Hi Roomies, In this episode I'm talking with licensed esthetician, Jessibella of Modern Skin Therapy! We chat about what to look for when choosing a professional line, DMK, treating acne, recommend homecare, how to have a community over competition mindset, recommending homecare and how Jessibella became a spa owner. If you enjoyed this episode, please share this episode and leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts! It means the world and really helps me to prioritize the podcast! C onnect wit...
Dec 28, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Hi Roomies!! I'm back with a solo ep talking about my most requested topic, acne trigger foods. DISCLAIMERS: Please understand: no foods CAUSE acne. However, some may affect our bodily systems indirectly. While I am not a doctor or nutritionist, these are some of the foods I notice in practice can have an affect on increased acne, that also have some scientific evidence to support. If you are struggling with your relationship with nutrition currently, this may not be the episode for you as this ...
Dec 21, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 107
Hi Roomies, Look who's back for a special episode... Lauren Kruger! My former pod host joins me to talk about what she's been up to since she left the pod... starting a business as a candle maker. We talk about the pros + cons of being a business owner, how to get started with a new business, and how we decided it was the right fit for us. We hope this gets you inspired + gives you that push to go after that dream! C onnect with Lauren on Instagram: @goodintentions_studio @laurens.esthetics Purc...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Hi Treatment Roomies :) In this episode you'll hear esties ask their questions and my answers! We chat: - treating darker Fitz - how to stand up to imposter syndrome - how to start a virtual esthetics practice - how many lines should you carry? CLASSES MENTIONED Joelle Lee Courses Douglas Preston's Courses + Extractor Code Tess10 for a discount Follow me on social media to submit a question for a future episode! MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Tess' Instagram @myestytessa Tess' YouTube: Tess Zolly Tess' TikTok...
Dec 07, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Hi Roomies, In this episode I chat with my dear friend, Courtney Parkhill, about her journey as an esthetician and spa owner. In this episode we chat about: + Choosing a skincare line and creating your own + How Courtney found her path and became a business owner + Setting boundaries to get the best result for your clients and your business + How to survive a super cold and dry winter with Courtney's tips + Making your own rules for what works in your business + Being smart with your retail and ...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 56
Hi Treatment Roomies :) In this episode I'm answering your listener questions and talking about: - treating darker Fitz - walking you through a facial - defining a treatment - preventing burnout CLASSES MENTIONED Douglas Preston's Courses + Extractor Code Tess10 for a discount Concepts Institute Ingredients Course Joelle Lee Courses Follow me on social media to submit a question for a future episode! MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Tess' Instagram @myestytessa Tess' YouTube: Tess Zolly Tess' TikTok: @myestytes...
Nov 23, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Hi Treatment Roomies, I present to you my holiday gift guide, winter favorites, and some of my favorite products that blew me away in 2021. Enjoy and see links below to shop! Is Clinical (email to order: tessaskinconsulting@gmail.com, free 2-day shipping) + Peel pads + Youth body serum + Reparative Moisture emulsion + Lip duo + Lashfood Use code TESSA for 15% off + Seen Shampoo Use code TESSA10 for 10% off + Deep Conditioning Masque Use code TESSA10 for 10% off + Shop Glymed: https://glymedplus....
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Hi Roomies, In this episode I chat with a major Esty role model of mine, Ashley Curtis, aka Ageless Ashley . Ashley is a licensed esthetician of 15+ years, a social media influencer, and the founder + CEO of Evolve Skin and Wellness in Pasadena. Her page is all about skin wellness, uplifting the esthetician community, glowing from within and spreading positivity. In this episode we chat about: + Ashley's journey as an esthetician, and her experiences in other fields before starting her own busin...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Hi Roomies, In this episode I'm BACK with Jan Marini, founder of Jan Marini Skin Research. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Jan episode 40 , make sure you go back and give it a go. Today, we're talking about how to have the perfect client consultation, and how to ELEVATE and SECURE your beauty business through consultations. About Jan Marini JMSR is a recognized leader and innovator in skin care that is committed to continually expanding and improving the professional skin care ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Hi Roomies!! In this episode I'm spilling the tea on sponsorships + red flags in brand deals... Aka how to avoid getting taken advantage of while creating content. If you haven't listened to estheticians are already influencers, I recommend starting with this episode first. Thank you to today's sponsors: Onaxa (Create your own professional skincare brand) Use code Tessaskin15 for worth 15% off plus free shipping within The United States! Pomp Beauty Sign up with Pomp for professional virtual ski...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Hi Roomies, In this episode I chat with the wonderful Aliesh Pierce, AKA Ask Aliesh. Aliesh Pierce is the founder of AskAliesh and the author of the textbook Treating Diverse Pigmentation. She is an educator and brand strategist who entered the beauty industry over 30 years ago to establish herself as a celebrity makeup artist to India.Arie, Yolanda Adams, and R.Kelly, and eventually became an esthetician, educator, brand founder and author. In this episode we chat about: + Why neurodiversity + ...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 50
