The Skin Philosophy Edit: Recent Episodes
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The Skin Philosophy Edit brings you everything from, being in the aesthetic industry, starting a business, education and of course all things skin.
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Joining us on this months episode, is a previous student of ours Natasha Bragg. Natasha qualified with us just over 2 years ago and the growth & achievement that she has achieved in that time is unbelievable. In this episode we talk to Natasha about how she felt when first signing up for our courses, the conversations she had with her accountant before changing career and what she did to create her own branding, what was important to her and her business!
If you are thinking of changing your career and need that bit of motivation to get going, give Natasha a listen!
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Stephen is a very experienced salon & spa business coach and training. But also a successful Author of Financial Fitness & Interdependent Leadership!
In this podcast, Stephen helps and guides are listeners of what they need to look out for and prioritise when starting out in the industry. Talking about things that you may not necessary think is at the top of the list.. Are your finance's in order? Are you overworking but not really seeing growth? Do you have a mentor who can help you and learn from?
Or perhaps you have been in the industry for a while, take a second to sit and look back at where you was at the beginning and where you are now... Because we can guarantee you have come a long way!
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What an episode we are bringing you this month listeners! We have Bridie Beckett. Bridie first come to us a good few years back when she decided she wanted a change from her long term job she had been in and take a career in laser. HUGE STEP RIGHT?! Bridie talks about how the process went for her in opening her own business, and how much of a challenge it can be BUT the benefits really do outweigh it! Bridie also discusses her journey with studying with us and doing a level 4 qualification and the importance of why she picked this course.. We also delve into how Bridie decided what equipment she wanted in her clinic and what helped her stand out from others and bring clients in.
If you are starting out in the industry, or even just at the "thinking about it" stage, take a listen to this podcast, Bridie really does bring motivation, passion and determination to succeed!
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What an episode we are bringing to you this month! We have Dija Ayodele - If you are in the skin industry you will know who Dija is, and if you don't where have you been!?
Dija is an award winning aesthetician, owner of the Black Skin Directory and author of the Black Skin.
Dija talks about her journey into skin and her passion of learning about treating black skin as there just wasn't too much knowledge about that and of course, what made her decide to create the Black Skin Directory - Which you need to check out, its a free resource online to advance your knowledge for your clients!
and find out what the future holds for Dija!
Let us know what you think!?
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On this months episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit, we have Ella Gorton, owner of My Skin Story Clinic. Ella found an interest in skin when she was battling with her own skin problems, when she was dealing with her acne, she found a keen interest in WHY she kept getting breakouts, She wanted to learn what was really affecting it, not just "that was her skin"
After going off and doing a lot of research and study, Ella realised she really did have a passion for skin, and especially going through acne herself she knew that's exactly what she was going to specialise in, We talk to Ella about her journey with her clinic and business and her huge successful presence on social media, and not forgetting her new online education platform to give therapists more in depth knowledge and support when it comes to dealing with clients with acne prone skin.
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Lucy is a previous student of ours who has just continued to excel since qualifying with us. Lucy is a very open and honest character, as we discuss how her relationship works while being a business women and her husband being a business owner.. This year Lucy has got married, got pregnant and decided to open a new clinic?!? How is she juggling all of this? Aswell as deciding that she wants to rebrand her clinic and be more holistic rather than advanced skin treatments..
If you have lots going on, trying to balance life and figure out what you want from your business, Lucy's podcast is definitely one to listen to.
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When you have your own business you have to think about things such as stock, products, treatments, but how do you get your clients through the door? This week we have Manas, founder of Flash Digital Solutions - A digital marketing company in Delhi - We work closely with Manas and his team, who help us out with our marketing so we know he is full of knowledge and has recently designed our brand new website!
How to use social media correctly, is your target audience going to be TikTok users or more likely Facebook users? How important is it to have a website, or are websites slowly dying?
Find out what you should be doing for your business to grow!
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This episode is something a bit different to what we have had on before. we have mindful coach Emma Kehoe, this episode Emma delves into how she went from a 9 - 5 job to working for herself in the wellness industry and without going through some life traumas herself, she wouldn't have all the amazing knowledge she has today. We discuss how to help yourself when you're mind is struggling, doing things for yourself, listening to your body and asking what do you need this week..
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Hayley is one of our amazing students, who has managed to get a jam packed diary of clients in less than 2 years! Hayley talks about taking the leap and taking the risk, because if she didn't she would still be in her old job, wondering what if....
We discuss what you have to do to make your business succeed, what struggles there are and Hayley gives her top advise for anyone coming into the industry starting their own business!
Let us know what you think.
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Lisa is an award winning facialist with a very well known clinic in London - Lisa started her journey with skin when she was a make up artists years ago, doing make up on wonderful women and finding out how many of us have different types of skin conditions (Lisa also suffers from Rosacea) This unique personal insight and hands-on knowledge motivated Lisa to go out into the world and develop her own skincare brand, which makes her stand out from the rest.. This is where Rose Quartz.. Which has many skin health benefits by calming inflammation, releasing tension and supporting cell renewal - Who knew?!
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We have all heard of Dermalux - one of the biggest LED brands right now, but do you know why Dermalux stands out from the rest? How does the LED work? and what should you look out for when picking a brand to work with for your clinic.
We talk to Kerri Cain, Dermalux's business development manager. Kerri has been in the industry for a while and has worked for many different brands, however from what she says on the podcast you can hear her passion for devices at Dermalux and she knows they really do work...
If you are thinking of adding a LED machine to your business, take a listen to this to help you understand what you are investing in.
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Michelle is education manager at renaissance products - which includes the well known brands such as Image skincare & hush hush supplements. We discuss with Michelle, what you need to tell your clients. Clients want to be educated, so it is your role to tell them, what they need to use, ingredients, products, what they should avoid etc. To be the best therapist and stand out, Making sure your education is the top of the business. Clients will return to you if they believe you know what you are talking about. Not to forget of us, the big topic that comes up very often - over the counter products vs cosmeceutical products.. When will people accept that your £4 serum will not work...
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This is one of our best episodes yet!
Welcome Vivienne Johns! Social Media Expert & owner of The Hairdressers social club! Viv has a very experienced background in beauty/hair and throughout her career realised her interest in social media/marketing and how she can make her business excel.. She learned what businesses should be doing with their socials and what MISTAKES they were making... Whether you have had your beauty business for 20 years or you are just starting out, the knowledge that Viv provides in this podcast episode is astounding and you WILL learn something by tuning in!
Let us know your thoughts on our instagram channel: Skinphilosophytraining
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We have Celine Charles on this week! We come across Celines instagram a while back where we found her page to be so positive - Celine did qualify in skincare years ago and has yet gone onto many different roles, within make up, fashion and now training in health and fitness!
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Pam is Managing Director for Aspire Skin, Which is the UK distributor for PH Formulas.
Ph formula is a medical grade skin care brand as well as a skin resurfacing system for a variety of skin types/conditions; namely ageing, pigmentation, acne and chronic redness
Do you know what skin resurfacing is? We all want perfect skin but does it actually exist? and a topic we think needs to be discussed more is Cosmetic products vs pharmaceutical-grade, what really is the difference. You may think you're saving money by buying that £7.99 product - but you could actually be throwing away money.
What happens in our bodies when we are stressed? What's the best type of balanced breakfast? Are you taking supplements but have a poor diet?
This episode we have Farzanah Nasser, who is a nutritionist. In this episode we discuss gut health, your diet, what foods suit you, how to help symptoms of eczema and so much more.
Farzanah has an unlimited amount of knowledge in the nutrition field and I have a feeling this is going to be one of our most popular episodes yet! I can guarantee you will all learn something new, because we sure have!
Our host Annalouise is taking a well deserved break from podcast recording in the month of August, so we have put together some of our best bits of all that we have recorded so far!
Enjoy, and let us know what you think !
This week we have have a very special guest on our podcast, we have Margaret from Look Good Feel Better Charity. The charity was set up to run beauty, skincare, wellness workshops for people living with cancer.
On the podcast Margaret discusses the history of the charity, why skincare,wellness and beauty is important when living with cancer and how you can get involved and volunteer!
Let us know what you think of this week's episode.
Debbie is the owner of D Thomas Clinic in Chelsea. Debbie's clinic has an amazing reputation and has very high profile clients come into her clinic. But obviously, Debbie didn't walk into this easily! She had to build up her business, her clients, her reputation, her machines, products and still is today, constantly looking at how to expand and improve the business. Debbie discusses all of this with us and where she thinks every new therapist in the industry who wants to start out on their own, should concentrate on.
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Calling all students/previous students/therapists who want to find out information from one of the top leading laser companies! You need to listen to this podcast with Louise Guilfoyle Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Laser Clinics Group. In this episode, Louise & Annalouise discuss so many small details that add up to you becoming a great therapist. From how to present yourself as a therapist, to how to speak to clients to how to progress, train hard and work your way up in the industry! There are so many options of different job roles in this industry and that is really what makes it so fantastic to be in. We also discuss a topic that is quite hot at the moment, and that is the world of self employment vs employment.
Let us know what you think of the episode and has it inspired you to further your career in the industry.
Today is a special episode, you are listening to us all the way from Delhi India! We are joined by Savio John pereira. Savio is a very successful hairdresser, with a very inspiring story. We talk to Savio about his journey through the years, from working with Loreal, Playboy bunnies and many famous names.. Savio openly discusses with us his struggles with working in an industry where partying was a huge thing, and the moment he realised he had to stop..
Let us know what you think of this episode, this has been one of our favourite ones to record!
We are super excited for you to hear this week's episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit. We have Dermalogica's Educational Manager Candice Gardner on! Candices passion for the industry is so evident in this podcast. We discuss Candices journey in the industry and her amazing 25 years at Dermalogica, face mapping, good skincare at home, how to treat your client as a therapist and throughout this podcast, the emphasis on how important education is in this industry.
Don't forget to leave a rating, let us know what you think!
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Cheryl has a background in nursing for the NHS, but when she realised she had grown as much as she could in the NHS she knew she wanted a new challenge - Which led her to Aesthetics! We talk about brands, struggles with a business and how to have a happy relationship while being a businesswoman.
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This episode is a bit different to what we have had on before, we have Dr Joshua, who is a Harley Street Cosmetic Surgeon - Annalouise talks to Dr Joshua about treatments they love, treatments they dislike, the truths about extortionate skin care that doesn't even do anything and even discusses the NHS!
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We talk to Geraldine owner of Irish skin care brand - Skin Formulas. Talking to Geraldine you find you she really doesn't do business half hearted! Every single bit of her is put into her business and the success of it pays off. We talk about the process of setting up a skincare range really works, the depths that goes into finding a product and really finding your niche
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This episode is with Grace Andrews, Head of content for Steven Bartlett/Diary of a CEO. This episode is mind blowing, as we speak to Grace, you really hear her passion in the industry, her drive and determination to achieve only the greatest and her ambition to guide others using her knowledge of social media/marketing.
We speak to Grace about her journey and her position she got, how she believes businesses can use marketing to grow, the use of AI and so much more!
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Sarah was a student of ours WAY back! Fast forward to 2023, Sarah has now been a successful skin therapist, educator in treatments & now an educator for ASAP skincare Ireland as well as balancing all this with being a mum
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This week's episode is a good one which you won't want to miss!
Emma Bardwell, Registered Nutritionist, who specialises in menopause, we discuss perimenopause, menopause, how to help deal with symptoms and Emma even has a community for people going through the menopause that you could join or even suggest for your clients to join!
Emma has a community platform for supporting menopause - check it out!
https://emma-s-site-cea3.thinkific.com/bundles/the-m-collective-membership
www.emmabardwell.com - website
Nuala has over 30 years of experience in the industry, so this episode is sure to bring you a lot of knowledge - We discuss what's important for new therapist, different avenues in the industry, how things have changed over the last 30 years and of course we talk about skincare and the right way to use them
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This week we are talking to Karen Agnes, Karen is our itec examiner, but there is so much more in Karens life than examining! We discuss her skincare brand thats taking a holistic approach, crystals on the skin regulations in the industry, and a humans psychology with teaching techniques.
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Susan Fox owner of Eden Beauty
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We talk robot hairdressers,17 year olds getting botox, the feeling of just laying down at 3pm and watching tipping point and so much more with beauty broadcaster Keeks Reid, who has been writing for Cosmo and presented on This Morning!
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On this episode we talk to Katharine the owner of KMP Skin, a skin clinic in Mayfair, London. This podcast goes into such great details about Katharines journey in the business. How the 2 most horrendous things a business owner can go through happened ( your business partner leaving & the dreaded pandemic!)
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You do not want to miss this episode. We have Donna Bartoli. Donna is a skincare & wellness influencer, one of few that has actually taken the time to study and gain a qualification in the industry so she knows she is giving the best knowledge to her followers. This podcast covers everything from studying, how to deal with negativity on social media and how to keep going even when you feel like giving up!
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This week we have Mary - Jane, Mary Jane is an irish beauty columnist for the Cork independent & The Hi Style, where she discusses all things beauty, skin care, lifestyle. We discuss how to avoid "social media beauty trends" How to maybe take a different route in the industry with writing, and Mary - Jane has a very dedicated following on instagram so we discuss how!
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This week we have Nela who owns the Holistic Skin Clinic in London. Nela is a fantastic face yoga instructor, skin therapist and social media icon! On this episode we discuss what face yoga really does to you, building a business from scratch and how Nela has an amazing instagram following and how she keeps up with it! You may even learn a few tips on how to keep your face looking youthful for longer!
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Heidi from Cosmeditech speaks to us about what to look out for as a therapist when looking to invest in devices, what treatments are her fav, how cosmeditech works and what they offer.. This is a great episode if you are starting in the industry but not sure where to start with devices. In this episode you will gain lots of knowledge from Heidi and her passion in the industry.
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On this week's episode we have Lizzie from Aesthetic Insure which is a insurance company Specialising in Aesthetic and cosmetic cover, based in Dublin, We discuss what to look out for when finding an insurer, do students need cover, what insurance companies look out for when looking at a clients training..
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In this weeks episode we have Jennifer Owens, Who is the founder of The Glow Clinic in Dublin & now opening in Cork! We discuss what treatments are great and the not so great.. The struggles of owning a business, to how to manage being in a relationship all while being a successful business woman.
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Emotional Freedom Techniques otherwise known as the tapping technique. We have tapping expert Shauna Corr on this week's episode. Shauna gives us SO much knowledge on how to deal with stress, finding out your underlying issues of why you feel these stresses and even shows us some of these techniques.
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On this week's episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit we have Jade with us. Jade owns a very successful home clinic in Norfolk - We speak to Jade about her time working on cruises, struggles as a business owner and being a mum, and also different types of training and brands to work with
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On This week's episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit we have Agostina from Skinade. Skinade is an amazing brand which provides collagen drinks, that boosts your body’s natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, improving your skin’s elasticity and youthful appearance in as little as 30 days.
On this week's episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit we have Lauren, Hydrafacials country manager! In this episode we talk about how hydrafacial has excelled as one of the most popular treatments of the last few years and why train with hydrafacial itself rather than other companies claiming to be the same!! If you are thinking of training in hydrafacial then give this one a listen to find out how amazing the company actually is!
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On this weeks episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit we have founder of Professional Beauty Mark Maloney - Listen in to hear about the plans for this years Pro Beauty London, what is in store and listen how you can enter our competition to win a LEVEL 4 BECOME A SKIN SPECIALIST course!
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In this episode Annalouise talks to Liz about all things aesthetics, what treatments have they had done?! What treatments are out there! Do you admit to having botox if people ask?
They also discuss the Future Beauty Show, A show for people to attend to educate, network and have fun learning about aesthetics, meet doctors, brands, marketing teams!
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EP:14 We talk to Aisling about all types of skin conditions and what can affect these.. You may have a perfect skincare routine but if you aren't looking at what you're putting into your body, you will not see results! We talk about PMS, menopause, hormones, It's a good one!
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EP:11 We have CIBTAC & BABTAC CEO Lesley Blair. This episode is SO important, where we discuss our predictions of the regulations that may come into place in 2023, insurances and finding the best insurance to go with and we discuss the importance of OFQUAL regulations..
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EP:12 Annalouise & Jess discuss all things that every person coming into the industry wants to know. From training courses, to starting a business, what to look out for, where to start, this is a must for people brand new to skin!
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Ep: 11 we have our previous student Elana Green, Elana speaks about how she got into training with us, where her passion in aesthetics come from, and all the avenues you can go down.. Elana works closely with different brands on social media as a different revenue stream. Elana also has a very strong mentality about if you want something GO GET IT!
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EP:10 We have Kim Ford, Kim has been in the industry for many many years and has done many different jobs, Kim now is the founder of Beauty Enterprise Solutions. Global Technical & Strategic business, education consultancy and training for the beauty industry! As well as being a CIBTAC examiner...
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EP:9 We are talking to founder & CEO of Ruuby app Venetia Archer. Venetia and Annalouise discuss how therapists can in corporate Ruuby into their lives and how being a founder of a company can have its tough times and how to cope with that..
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EP: 8 We talk to Lola Dansu, Lola is an award winning aesthetician. We discuss her journey that started with an interest in Shea butter, to her becoming an award winning aesthetician.
and raising awareness and
Ep: 7 Today on The Skin Philosophy Edit we have Karen Evans. Karen is the business development coach from Dermapure/ Dermaquest. In this podcast we talk about businesses biggest mistakes when it comes to success and tips for running a good business!
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On Episode we talk to celebrity make up artist Oluchi Onuigbo. Oluchi has been on a journey! From make up artist to becoming a mum, training in skin and running a very successful Instagram. In this podcast Oluchi gives us some amazing words of positivity and advice to motivate you to achieve your goals
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On Ep:5 We talk to Imogen Pickering, owner of Sister Brand. Sister Brand helps small businesses to build their brand and develop. We talk all things developing businesses, work - life balance which we all struggle with!!
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In Ep:4 We talk to Maria Naskos, who went from being one of our students, to becoming a national trainer at Dibi Milano. We talk about education, treatments, training, and go to products.
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In episode 3, we talk to Lindsay Tallant. Lindsay is a Dermaquest/Dermapure trainer. Lindsay is extremely passionate about skin, products and ingredients. In this episode, Lindsay tells us her favourite ingredients, her go to products and much more!
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On Ep:2 of The Skin Philosophy Edit we have Pandora Long.
Pandora trained at Skin Philosophy Training qualifying up to Level 4! She then went onto successfully opening her open clinic in Chelsea, London, calling it of course, Pandora Long Aesthetic Facialist!
We talk to Pandora about her journey into the aesthetics industry, struggles she overcome while training, the tough sides of owning a clinic and so much more.
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We have Abigail James, an award winning celebrity facialist. We talk about Abigails journey in the industry and how she managed to be a single mum, move to London and run a successful business!
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