32: Setting Goals for Your Spa Business in 2025
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Get ready to kick off the new year with a fresh perspective! In this episode, we dive into the importance of setting clear, achievable goals for 2025. Whether you're aiming to grow your business, improve your personal life, or simply set a new direction, we’ll share practical tips and strategies to help you stay on track and make this year your best one yet. Tune in for inspiration and actionable advice to set yourself up for success with my guests Maxine Drake, Spa Business Coach and Cat Giaconne Sugar Specialist & Educator. Want to know more about our Skincare products and how they can...
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31: Grant Kantsios Of Happy Tans
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This off-the-cuff episode is a little more about business-building strategies for beauty professionals. Learn simple strategies to enhance your beauty business online by evergreening your website. Grant taught me a few things in this episode, and if you run a business, you’ll want to listen to this. Want to know more about our Skincare products and how they can change your skin? Take my FREE skincare quiz at Want a FREE copy of my book Filter Free & Flawless? Guest Information Grant Kantsios IG @happy.tans [00:00 – 10:36] Beauty Industry...
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30: Microcurrent Treatment Science Revealed
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Microcurrent therapy is a natural treatment that can lift, tighten, and tone the facial muscles and the muscles in the body. In this episode, Elizabeth digs deep into the geeky science of one of her favorite treatments in the spa for natural pro-aging remedies. This non-invasive modality is an alternative to surgery and expensive medical spa procedures. Want to know more about our Skincare products and how they can change your skin? Take my FREE skincare quiz at Want a FREE copy of my book Filter Free & Flawless? Let's dive into the episode!! [00:01 - 11:26] Exploring...
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29: Sunscreen Guide for Acne Prone Skin
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Achieving clear skin while wearing daily sunscreen can be a bit tricky. Learn the tips on how to protect your skin while battling acne. Want to know more about our Skincare products and how they can change your skin? Take my FREE skincare quiz at Want a FREE copy of my book Filter Free & Flawless? Let's dive into the episode!! [00:00 - 05:34] Introduction and Topic Overview Sunscreens for acne-prone skin and their importance. Discusses the role of sunscreen in protecting the skin from UV radiation and premature aging. Recommends using zinc-based...
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28: Collagen, Facial Fillers & Fitness with Patrick Thompson
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Today, I have my friend Patrick Thomson from Never Been Stronger on the show, and we discuss the benefits of collagen on the body and how he lost weight to compete at the prestigious Arnold Classic as a natural powerlifter athlete. Patrick has his supplement line, and we discussed how sourcing collagen from healthy animals is essential for optimal health and performance and its effects on our skin and youthfulness. Want to know more about our Skincare products and how they can change your skin? Take my FREE skincare quiz at Want a FREE copy of my book Filter Free &...
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27: The Zen Experience with Zen Miller
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In this episode, join us as we chat with esthetician and massage therapist Zen Miller about her journey in the beauty and wellness industry. From creating her own brand to typical day services like bio microneedling and traditional Chinese medicine. Want to know more about our skincare products and how they can change your skin? Take my FREE skincare quiz at Grab a copy of my book Filter Free & Flawless for FREE : Let's dive into the episode!! [00:01 – 09:33] From Costumes to Building a Beauty Brand Zen shares about her background in costumes and how it...
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26: My Skin Buddy: Ghada
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In this episode, we have Ghada Abuhakmeh the inventor of My Skin Buddy skincare device. Listen as she talks about daily beauty & wellness rituals, including the importance of fitness & self-care. Ghada also shares about her inspiring background and about electrical therapy advancements. Want to know more about our skincare products and how they change your skin? Take my FREE skincare quize at Want a FREE copy of my book, Filter Free & Flawless? Let's dive into the episode!! [00:01 - 16:30] Innovative Skincare and Lifestyle Habits Ghada is the owner and inventor...
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25: Sugar Vs. Waxing with Angela of Sugar Mamma Studio
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In this episode Liz is joined with Angela Marie. Angela is passionate about all things related to beauty and pursued and obtained her California Esthetician license in 2004. While doing facials at spas in LA, she was given the opportunity to interview at a very well-known waxing spa. For the next several years, waxing became Angela’s love and passion. After three solid years of waxing the rich and famous, she took a vacation to Maui and, like so many of us, fell in love with the island. She relocated 34 days later and began her island life. Angela received her Hawaii Esthetician license in...
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24: Sugaring with Cat Giaconne of Sugar Me Skincare
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In this episode Liz is joined with Cat Giaconne. Cat is Rockford's favorite Coochie Barber®️! The Owner and Esthetician of Sugar Me Skin Care & Hair Removal. She has been an Illinois Licensed Esthetician since 2007 and opened Sugar Me in 2008. Cat attended Hair Professionals Career College in Sycamore, IL and quickly found her passion in hair removal. In 2007, she was certified as an Alexandria Professional Advanced Body Sugar Specialist. In 2013, Cat completed the Medical Esthetics Program at The New Age Spa Institute in Des Plaines, IL. She traveled to Minnesota in September of 2016...
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23: How Different Environments Affect Acne with Sheila Hedlund, The Skin Fairy
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In this episode Liz is joined with Sheila Hedlund, The Skin Fairy®. Sheila is a licensed esthetician and acne specialist who serves the South Bay area, including the cities of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, as well as the greater Los Angeles area. Let's dive into the episode!! [00:01 - 04:58] Opening Segment Sheila shares how she transitioned from plastic surgeon to acne specialist Virtual acne coaching programs Struggling with acne at a young age [04:59 - 09:11] Climate and Its Effect on Acne Students get different routine based on where they go to...
info_outlineWe all go through a lot of changes and life. And as complicated life can be, our is skin shares the same strife, just like acne! In this episode, I share my knowledge on acne and how I and we, at our spa, have mastered several routines and regimens to manage and keep you from suffering with those stubborn breakouts. Think this episode is for you? Stay tuned in!
[00:00 - 08:07] Acne and How to Clear Them
- Check out my book Filter Free & Flawless
- There are two main types of acne: inflamed and non-inflamed.
- Inflamed acne is when you have cysts or posts, which are the things that are really tender on the skin.
- Non-inflamed acne is when you have normal skin, but sometimes it can become inflamed.
[08:07 - 16:36] Ice Helps Reduce Inflammation in the Body
- Ice can help calm breakouts
- Inflamed acne develops up to 90 days before you see the lesion on the surface of your skin
- Ice is one of the best things you can do for inflamed breakouts
[16:36 - 24:19] Shed Those Dead Skin Cells at a Much Faster Rate
- Non-inflamed acne is common amongst teenagers, but it can also affect adults.
- How to Extract Whiteheads and Blackheads
- Extraction Care Tips Before and After
[24:19 - 32:31] What Causes Acne and How to Treat Them
- Find out what else is causing your acne
- Dermatologists have different specialties
- Why We Ask a Lot of Questions
[32:31 - 35:10] Wrapping Up!
- Acne is normal and you can put an end to it
- Know your acne type and get the right type of treatment for you
Key Quotes
"Ice helps reduce inflammation in the body. It's cold. It's gonna constrict you know your your blood vessels. And it will really help with that breakout." - Liz Steffen
"When somebody comes into my spa and they're working with one of my aestheticians or myself, we have a lot of questions and we need to ask a lot of questions because skin is complicated."
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