Is Social Media A Necessity As A Beauty Business Owner? Today M'Lisa and Gabby sit down to talk about how social media really effects your business and if it's worth the time and effort. Make sure to listen to the full episode to hear all of their amazing tips for your social media marketing.  If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Is Social Media A Necessity As A Beauty Business Owner? Today M'Lisa and Gabby sit down to talk about how social media really effects your business and if it's worth the time and effort. Make sure to listen to the full episode to hear all of their amazing tips for your social media marketing. If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 142 - Is Social Media A Necessity As A Beauty Business Owner?

Welcome back to another episode of The Spa Strong® Podcast! Royal sits down to talk about why you need to be a salesperson first and a service provider second. Overcoming your fear of sales will allow you to reach new heights in your beauty business!  If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Welcome back to another episode of The Spa Strong® Podcast! Royal sits down to talk about why you need to be a salesperson first and a service provider second. Overcoming your fear of sales will allow you to reach new heights in your beauty business! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 141 - Salesperson > Service Provider

Welcome back! M'Lisa sits down today to tell you all about why she chose to never offer waxing at her spa. Sit back, listen, and enjoy these waxing horror stories! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Welcome back! M'Lisa sits down today to tell you all about why she chose to never offer waxing at her spa. Sit back, listen, and enjoy these waxing horror stories! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 140 - Waxing Horror Stories

Welcome back listeners! If you are looking to hire for the first time, or perhaps bring on someone new to your team, this is the episode for you! The difference between 1099 and W-2 employees are vital to know as a business owner and you need to be aware of which one is right for your beauty business. Grab your estie bestie and enjoy this quick episode! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Welcome back listeners! If you are looking to hire for the first time, or perhaps bring on someone new to your team, this is the episode for you! The difference between 1099 and W-2 employees are vital to know as a business owner and you need to be aware of which one is right for your beauty business. Grab your estie bestie and enjoy this quick episode! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 139 - W-2 vs. 1099 Employees | What's The Right Choice For Your Beauty Business?

Hi Spa Strong® Listeners! We are back with another episode and today we're talking about going viral on social media. Going viral can be overhyped and should not be your main goal in posting on social media. Listen through the whole episode to get all of the gems! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Hi Spa Strong® Listeners! We are back with another episode and today we're talking about going viral on social media. Going viral can be overhyped and should not be your main goal in posting on social media. Listen through the whole episode to get all of the gems! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 138 - The Truth About Going Viral

Welcome back Spa Strong® Fam! Today we are sitting down and telling it to you straight. Those external circumstances you've been blaming for your lack of success aren't actually the problem; YOU are.  Stay tuned to hear how you can stop letting outside factors affect your business. If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Welcome back Spa Strong® Fam! Today we are sitting down and telling it to you straight. Those external circumstances you've been blaming for your lack of success aren't actually the problem; YOU are. Stay tuned to hear how you can stop letting outside factors affect your business. If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 137 - Are You Letting External Factors Keep You From Being Successful? 

Welcome back! Today we continue on with part 2 of how we met and Spa Strong® came to be!  Sit back and enjoy the story of our first date, the time I met Royal's family, and the car accident that changed our lives forever.  If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Welcome back! Today we continue on with part 2 of how we met and Spa Strong® came to be! Sit back and enjoy the story of our first date, the time I met Royal's family, and the car accident that changed our lives forever. If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 136 - The Story Of How We Met: Part 2

Stop hiring your friends...without screening and interviewing them like any other applicant!  In today's episode, we talk about what happens when people start hiring out of desperation. Maybe you shorten your interview process, or hire your friends and family, but these things can be detrimental to your business. Listen to the full episode to hear how you can avoid making this mistake! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Stop hiring your friends...without screening and interviewing them like any other applicant! In today's episode, we talk about what happens when people start hiring out of desperation. Maybe you shorten your interview process, or hire your friends and family, but these things can be detrimental to your business. Listen to the full episode to hear how you can avoid making this mistake! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! <a href="https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong</a> Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 135 - Stop Hiring Your Friends

Welcome back Spa Strong® listeners! Today we sit down and share our love story with you all. We get so many questions about how we met, so sit back and enjoy this #spastrongstorytime !   If you want more stories along with our educational episodes, tag us in your IG stories at #spastrongstorytime   If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Welcome back Spa Strong® listeners! Today we sit down and share our love story with you all. We get so many questions about how we met, so sit back and enjoy this #spastrongstorytime ! If you want more stories along with our educational episodes, tag us in your IG stories at #spastrongstorytime If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! <a href="https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong</a> Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 134 - The Story Of How We Met: Part 1

Welcome back listeners! Today we sit down and talk about setting goals, working smart to achieve them, and celebrating your wins as a beauty CEO! We share an inspiring story of one of our clients who achieved a huge milestone recently and talk about the discipline that's required to keep going.  Enjoy the episode! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508

Welcome back listeners! Today we sit down and talk about setting goals, working smart to achieve them, and celebrating your wins as a beauty CEO! We share an inspiring story of one of our clients who achieved a huge milestone recently and talk about the discipline that's required to keep going. Enjoy the episode! If you are looking to take your spa business to the next level and need a coach to help you get you there, let us be your guide! Visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now! To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all! <a href="https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pocketsuite.io/register/spastrong</a> Join ASCP and receive $20 off with this link <a href="https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascpskincare.com/signup/Influencer/1443508</a>

EP 133 - Setting Goals, Working Smart, and Celebrating Your Wins

Spa Strong was created to help spa owners and beauty professionals scale their businesses to 6+figures! During this podcast we will talk about what it takes to reach your goals, scale your beauty business, setting boundaries with clients, and SO MUCH MORE! We also have amazing special guests as well, so stay tuned, enjoy, share our podcast and leave a 5 star review!

I love the spa strong podcast! So Informative, inspiring and just..amazing.

Amazing

I love this podcast so much. Each episode gives such insightful information, many laughs, and great advice. As a soon to be esthetician, I have already learned so much that I will incorporate in my future in this industry!!!

My favorite podcast

The Spa Strong Podcast

Kim Trent

Solo Estheticians of the world unite! In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kim Trent, Licensed Esthetician. She is the owner of Skincare by Kimbella spa and boutique in Atlanta, GA and the creator of The Solo Esthetician Facebook Group. Learn about the origin of The Solo Esthetician  and why Kim wanted to create a community and support system for her fellow self-employed esthies. We also dive into pricing, not getting in over your head when you open your spa, and not judging other esthies on the questions they ask and the help they need. The Solo Esthetician FB Group is open to licensed estheticians only. If you are a student esthetician, check out the So You Want to Be a Esthetician FB Group. You can also follow @thesoloesthetician on Instagram. You can also follow Kim on IG at @bookkimbella or visit her website www.skincarebykimbella.comIf you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website www.spa-strong.com

Solo Estheticians of the world unite! In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kim Trent, Licensed Esthetician. She is the owner of Skincare by Kimbella spa and boutique in Atlanta, GA and the creator of The Solo Esthetician Facebook Group. Learn about the origin of The Solo Esthetician and why Kim wanted to create a community and support system for her fellow self-employed esthies. We also dive into pricing, not getting in over your head when you open your spa, and not judging other esthies on the questions they ask and the help they need. The Solo Esthetician FB Group is open to licensed estheticians only. If you are a student esthetician, check out the So You Want to Be a Esthetician FB Group. You can also follow @thesoloesthetician on Instagram. You can also follow Kim on IG at @bookkimbella or visit her website <a href="http://www.skincarebykimbella.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skincarebykimbella.com</a> If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 19 - Pricing, Community and Solo Esthie Life Ft: Kim Trent, LE, The Solo Esthetician

This Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast is about Boundaries and why you need them in the Esthetics world.Royal and M'Lisa discuss the "Boundaries in Esthetics" Book, which was written by M'Lisa (available at https://www.spa-strong.com/shop-1) and explains 5 ways to set and preserve boundaries in your skincare practice. They also discuss what boundaries are, why they matter, and why Spa Strong cares so much about them. We hope that after listening to this episode you gain plenty of knowledge and realize if there are boundaries that you need to put in place."The most compassionate people I interviewed also have the most well-defined and well-respected bounadries. [They] ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment." -Dr. Brene Brown, PhDFor more information about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and https://instagram.com/spa_strong

This Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast is about Boundaries and why you need them in the Esthetics world. Royal and M'Lisa discuss the "Boundaries in Esthetics" Book, which was written by M'Lisa (available at <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/shop-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/shop-1</a>) and explains 5 ways to set and preserve boundaries in your skincare practice. They also discuss what boundaries are, why they matter, and why Spa Strong cares so much about them. We hope that after listening to this episode you gain plenty of knowledge and realize if there are boundaries that you need to put in place. "The most compassionate people I interviewed also have the most well-defined and well-respected bounadries. [They] ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment." -Dr. Brene Brown, PhD For more information about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/spa_strong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/spa_strong</a>

Episode 3 - Diving into Boundaries

Sarah Cross

Growth, progression, achievement. These are things we talk about and want, but are we willing to do what it takes to achieve them?In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, meet Sarah Cross, Cosmetologist/Makeup Artist. Sarah shares her experience growing and learning in her career in the beauty industry, and the steps she had to take to get out of her comfort zone, continue growing, and create the career that is right for her. Not only has she been able to recognize when she has outgrown a situation or environment, she has also learned to maintain incredible boundaries in her professional life. Listen to this episode and be inspired to get out of your comfort zone and take initiative for your own life and career in the beauty industry. To stay in touch with Sarah, follow her on Instagram: @sarahcrosshairandmakeup or visit her website at www.sarahcrosshairandmakeup.comFor more information on Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website http://www.spa-strong.com

Growth, progression, achievement. These are things we talk about and want, but are we willing to do what it takes to achieve them? In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, meet Sarah Cross, Cosmetologist/Makeup Artist. Sarah shares her experience growing and learning in her career in the beauty industry, and the steps she had to take to get out of her comfort zone, continue growing, and create the career that is right for her. Not only has she been able to recognize when she has outgrown a situation or environment, she has also learned to maintain incredible boundaries in her professional life. Listen to this episode and be inspired to get out of your comfort zone and take initiative for your own life and career in the beauty industry. To stay in touch with Sarah, follow her on Instagram: @sarahcrosshairandmakeup or visit her website at <a href="http://www.sarahcrosshairandmakeup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sarahcrosshairandmakeup.com</a> For more information on Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 8 - Growth, Boundaries, and Initiative Ft. Sarah Cross

Taxes are everyone’s favorite topic, right? We know, we know— this is the kind of stuff that few want to discuss, but EVERYONE needs to know! Take it from today’s guest, McKenzie Barlow, Licensed Master Esthetician. Listen as Kenzie shares some hard lessons she had to learn because she didn’t understand how she was being taxed as a new esthetician. This is something that wasn’t discussed in her esthetics program, and she hadn’t had a reason to know about it in previous jobs. By doing research and understanding the basics, you can avoid these struggles and much worse situations!To stay in touch with Kenzie, follow her on Instagram: @lash_out_by_mb Please note that neither Kenzie nor Royal and M’Lisa are tax accountants. For further information, please contact a tax specialist you can trust.If you're interested in trying the PowerDot, get it here: https://amzn.to/36SNysbFor more information on Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website http://www.spa-strong.com

Taxes are everyone’s favorite topic, right? We know, we know— this is the kind of stuff that few want to discuss, but EVERYONE needs to know! Take it from today’s guest, McKenzie Barlow, Licensed Master Esthetician. Listen as Kenzie shares some hard lessons she had to learn because she didn’t understand how she was being taxed as a new esthetician. This is something that wasn’t discussed in her esthetics program, and she hadn’t had a reason to know about it in previous jobs. By doing research and understanding the basics, you can avoid these struggles and much worse situations! To stay in touch with Kenzie, follow her on Instagram: @lash_out_by_mb Please note that neither Kenzie nor Royal and M’Lisa are tax accountants. For further information, please contact a tax specialist you can trust. If you're interested in trying the PowerDot, get it here: <a href="https://amzn.to/36SNysb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/36SNysb</a> For more information on Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 7 - What Every Esthetician Needs to Understand Ft. McKenzie Barlow, LME

Amy Flanders

“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say ‘No’ to almost everything.” — Warren BuffettWorking in the service industry is incredibly rewarding— we get to help our clients feel rejuvenated, nurtured, and great about themselves. But it can also cause some blurred vision about when to say ‘Yes’ and when to say ‘No’.In this Episode, Amy Flanders, Licensed Master Esthetician based in Las Vegas, NV, talks about how implementing policies in her studio spa has improved her professionalism and the quality of her clientele, and has greatly decreased mishaps and resentment.Policies help her feel in control of what goes on in her spa environment, and they help her clients know exactly what to expect, which has increased their trust in her. Find Amy on Instagram at @lashedbyamy or on her website at www.lashedbyamy.comYou don’t want to miss this insightful discussion— Listen now!For more information on Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website http://www.spa-strong.com

“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say ‘No’ to almost everything.” — Warren Buffett Working in the service industry is incredibly rewarding— we get to help our clients feel rejuvenated, nurtured, and great about themselves. But it can also cause some blurred vision about when to say ‘Yes’ and when to say ‘No’. In this Episode, Amy Flanders, Licensed Master Esthetician based in Las Vegas, NV, talks about how implementing policies in her studio spa has improved her professionalism and the quality of her clientele, and has greatly decreased mishaps and resentment. Policies help her feel in control of what goes on in her spa environment, and they help her clients know exactly what to expect, which has increased their trust in her. Find Amy on Instagram at @lashedbyamy or on her website at <a href="http://www.lashedbyamy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lashedbyamy.com</a> You don’t want to miss this insightful discussion— Listen now! For more information on Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 9 - Policies and Professionalism Ft. Amy Flanders, LME

In this episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, Royal and M’Lisa dive into the fourth element of the Spa Strong mission: Safety. In the context of Spa Strong, safety can be a broad topic; we care about keeping your business and licensure safe, keeping your clients safe, and keeping you personally safe. This episode discusses proper documentation, liability insurance, maintaining sanitation practices, and more. It also discusses personal safety and defense trainings, tools, and why you need to think about these things. Listen now to hear about steps you can take to prepare and protect yourself and your esthetics practice, and find out who screamed the loudest when getting tased in the Police Academy :)To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and https://instagram.com/spa_strong The Client Packet, https://www.spa-strong.com/the-client-packetThe Treatment Survey specifically https://www.spa-strong.com/product-page/treatment-survey-formGeneral Liability Insurance is what protects you in the event a client experiences a slip and fall. Professional Liability Insurance is what protects you if something goes wrong in a treatment under your scope of practice. https://www.insurebodywork.com/esthetician-insurance https://www.bizinsure.com/why-do-i-need-estheticians-liability-insurance/ https://www.nsvrc.org/node/4737Proponent: One who argues in favor of something (M’Lisa was right!)https://www.gracieuniversity.com/Pages/Public/Information?enc=FMtOnZSK59l%2bIJqsLOgYQQ%3d%3dOn Combat, The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace https://amzn.to/2u7Irr5 https://cascade.uoregon.edu/spring2013/social-sciences/are-women-safer-when-they-learn-self-defense/The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence https://amzn.to/36SNR6j

In this episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, Royal and M’Lisa dive into the fourth element of the Spa Strong mission: Safety. In the context of Spa Strong, safety can be a broad topic; we care about keeping your business and licensure safe, keeping your clients safe, and keeping you personally safe. This episode discusses proper documentation, liability insurance, maintaining sanitation practices, and more. It also discusses personal safety and defense trainings, tools, and why you need to think about these things. Listen now to hear about steps you can take to prepare and protect yourself and your esthetics practice, and find out who screamed the loudest when getting tased in the Police Academy :) To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/spa_strong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/spa_strong</a> The Client Packet, <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/the-client-packet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/the-client-packet</a> The Treatment Survey specifically <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/product-page/treatment-survey-form" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/product-page/treatment-survey-form</a> General Liability Insurance is what protects you in the event a client experiences a slip and fall. Professional Liability Insurance is what protects you if something goes wrong in a treatment under your scope of practice. <a href="https://www.insurebodywork.com/esthetician-insurance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.insurebodywork.com/esthetician-insurance</a> <a href="https://www.bizinsure.com/why-do-i-need-estheticians-liability-insurance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bizinsure.com/why-do-i-need-estheticians-liability-insurance/</a> <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/node/4737" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nsvrc.org/node/4737</a> Proponent: One who argues in favor of something (M’Lisa was right!) <a href="https://www.gracieuniversity.com/Pages/Public/Information?enc=FMtOnZSK59l%2bIJqsLOgYQQ%3d%3d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gracieuniversity.com/Pages/Public/Information?enc=FMtOnZSK59l%2bIJqsLOgYQQ%3d%3d</a> On Combat, The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace <a href="https://amzn.to/2u7Irr5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2u7Irr5</a> <a href="https://cascade.uoregon.edu/spring2013/social-sciences/are-women-safer-when-they-learn-self-defense/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cascade.uoregon.edu/spring2013/social-sciences/are-women-safer-when-they-learn-self-defense/</a> The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence <a href="https://amzn.to/36SNR6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/36SNR6j</a>

Episode 6 - You Can't Draw Water From an Empty Well

Kimber Jaynes

Borboleta Beauty

As estheticians and beauty professionals, we have so many opportunities to grow our businesses and establish loyal clients. But, sometimes it’s easy to get complacent and/or discouraged. We learn the treatments and forget that getting our license was only the first step— next we need to hustle and grow in order to create the career of our dreams. There will always be competition. There will always be reasons why self-doubt will tell you that you can’t. But it is up to you to decide that you belong in this industry and recognize that there IS ROOM FOR YOU. And you can attract your perfect, quality clientele because YOU ARE YOU.This episode with Kimber Jaynes, founder of Borboleta Beauty, will knock the discouragement and complacency clean out of you. Listen in as she shares the attitudes she has that helped her grow Borboleta into an award-winning, world-wide eyelash extension brand, even though there were already other lash brands out there. To learn more from Kimber, follow @borboletabeauty and @kimberjaynes on Instagram. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website www.spa-strong.com

As estheticians and beauty professionals, we have so many opportunities to grow our businesses and establish loyal clients. But, sometimes it’s easy to get complacent and/or discouraged. We learn the treatments and forget that getting our license was only the first step— next we need to hustle and grow in order to create the career of our dreams. There will always be competition. There will always be reasons why self-doubt will tell you that you can’t. But it is up to you to decide that you belong in this industry and recognize that there IS ROOM FOR YOU. And you can attract your perfect, quality clientele because YOU ARE YOU. This episode with Kimber Jaynes, founder of Borboleta Beauty, will knock the discouragement and complacency clean out of you. Listen in as she shares the attitudes she has that helped her grow Borboleta into an award-winning, world-wide eyelash extension brand, even though there were already other lash brands out there. To learn more from Kimber, follow @borboletabeauty and @kimberjaynes on Instagram. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 14 - Connection and Creating Your Own Success Ft. Kimber Jaynes, Borboleta Beauty

Melissa Shippen

It’s a bonus episode for all you beautiful Spa Strong Esthies!We’ve got a pandemic on our hands y’all, and while we’re stuck inside not being able to service our clients, we decided it would be a great time to release a BONUS episode from the amazing Melissa Shippen with GlyMed Plus! It has great information about resources you can take advantage of during this downtime in order to strengthen your product game and better service your clients. GlyMed Plus is a professional, pharmaceutical-grade skincare line that is used and trusted by thousands of estheticians and their clients (We personally are huge fans of GlyMed Plus here at Spa Strong, too!). Not only do they provide amazing retail and professional products, they also have incredible educational resources that will truly benefit your career.Listen in as Melissa, Licensed Master Esthetician and the GlyMed Plus Senior Account Manager over Idaho and Utah, explains how to overcome fears about product sales and how you can take advantage of the education and product sale advantages that GlyMed Plus has to offer!Visit www.glymedplus.com to become a GlyMed Plus Pro. Already registered? Visit your Regen Pro page to access the webinars and other education available to you! You can also follow GlyMed Plus on IG @glymedplus and Melissa @glymedplusutah If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website www.spa-strong.com

It’s a bonus episode for all you beautiful Spa Strong Esthies! We’ve got a pandemic on our hands y’all, and while we’re stuck inside not being able to service our clients, we decided it would be a great time to release a BONUS episode from the amazing Melissa Shippen with GlyMed Plus! It has great information about resources you can take advantage of during this downtime in order to strengthen your product game and better service your clients. GlyMed Plus is a professional, pharmaceutical-grade skincare line that is used and trusted by thousands of estheticians and their clients (We personally are huge fans of GlyMed Plus here at Spa Strong, too!). Not only do they provide amazing retail and professional products, they also have incredible educational resources that will truly benefit your career. Listen in as Melissa, Licensed Master Esthetician and the GlyMed Plus Senior Account Manager over Idaho and Utah, explains how to overcome fears about product sales and how you can take advantage of the education and product sale advantages that GlyMed Plus has to offer! Visit <a href="http://www.glymedplus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.glymedplus.com</a> to become a GlyMed Plus Pro. Already registered? Visit your Regen Pro page to access the webinars and other education available to you! You can also follow GlyMed Plus on IG @glymedplus and Melissa @glymedplusutah If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 18 - Product Sales & Quarantine Resources Ft: Melissa Shippen, LME, Glymed Plus

Nicole Payne

Wellness, Barriers, and a “Less is More” Approach— Join our conversation with the talented and entrepreneurial-minded Sarah Nicole Payne. Sarah is a licensed esthetician based in Denver, CO. She is the owner of the ultra popular You Glow Gal Blog and barrier-focused Sarah Nicole Skincare. Learn what caused Sarah to leave the treatment room and focus on other avenues of income within the esthetics industry. Find out why her skincare line, Sarah Nicole Skincare, is focused on the skin barrier, and learn what concerns her about the medical aesthetics industry. You won’t want to miss this dynamic and thought provoking discussion about working as an esthetician! You can connect with Sarah on Instagram @sarahnpayne @sarahnicoleskincare @youglowgal or online at www.sarahnicoleskincare.com and www.youglowgal.com Sarah references the book “Younger Skin Starts in the Gut” by Dr Nigma Talib https://amzn.to/38HEwQRIf you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website www.spa-strong.com

Wellness, Barriers, and a “Less is More” Approach— Join our conversation with the talented and entrepreneurial-minded Sarah Nicole Payne. Sarah is a licensed esthetician based in Denver, CO. She is the owner of the ultra popular You Glow Gal Blog and barrier-focused Sarah Nicole Skincare. Learn what caused Sarah to leave the treatment room and focus on other avenues of income within the esthetics industry. Find out why her skincare line, Sarah Nicole Skincare, is focused on the skin barrier, and learn what concerns her about the medical aesthetics industry. You won’t want to miss this dynamic and thought provoking discussion about working as an esthetician! You can connect with Sarah on Instagram @sarahnpayne @sarahnicoleskincare @youglowgal or online at <a href="http://www.sarahnicoleskincare.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sarahnicoleskincare.com</a> and <a href="http://www.youglowgal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youglowgal.com</a> Sarah references the book “Younger Skin Starts in the Gut” by Dr Nigma Talib <a href="https://amzn.to/38HEwQR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/38HEwQR</a> If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 12- Wellness, Barriers, and a "Less is More" Approach Ft. Sarah Nicole Payne, LE

Recently M’Lisa finished reading “Millionaire Success Habits” by Dean Graziosi (get it here https://amzn.to/37Riutw ) and there were SO MANY amazing concepts and ideas in this book! We could seriously do multiple episodes about what it covers, but we decided to do one about the chapter dedicated to Happiness.Happiness is something we all look for, but it’s so easy to let things get in the way of having it. In this episode we discuss four of the 10 simple happiness habits that Dean suggests in his book. We each have ones we struggle with, but we work on them every day so that we can have greater joy in our lives— we hope you will do the same!If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website www.spa-strong.com

Recently M’Lisa finished reading “Millionaire Success Habits” by Dean Graziosi (get it here <a href="https://amzn.to/37Riutw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37Riutw</a> ) and there were SO MANY amazing concepts and ideas in this book! We could seriously do multiple episodes about what it covers, but we decided to do one about the chapter dedicated to Happiness. Happiness is something we all look for, but it’s so easy to let things get in the way of having it. In this episode we discuss four of the 10 simple happiness habits that Dean suggests in his book. We each have ones we struggle with, but we work on them every day so that we can have greater joy in our lives— we hope you will do the same! If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 13 - 4 Habits for Greater Happiness

Sometimes we get an idea, create a plan, and have specific expectations of what we think the outcome will be. But, it doesn’t always turn out the way we hoped. However, there is always a learning opportunity!In this episode, we chatted with Kristen de Oliveira and Madison Annis of Beauty Mavens Collective in Salt Lake City, Utah. These are sister estheticians who have great experience to share. After experiencing highs and lows in the industry, they have learned how to learn from the little lows in order to avoid much bigger lows. They share an important experience we can all learn from about going into business, and we discuss the importance of investing in career-focused continuing education after graduating esthetics school.To learn more from Kristen and Madison, follow @beautymavens_  on Instagram. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website www.spa-strong.com

Sometimes we get an idea, create a plan, and have specific expectations of what we think the outcome will be. But, it doesn’t always turn out the way we hoped. However, there is always a learning opportunity! In this episode, we chatted with Kristen de Oliveira and Madison Annis of Beauty Mavens Collective in Salt Lake City, Utah. These are sister estheticians who have great experience to share. After experiencing highs and lows in the industry, they have learned how to learn from the little lows in order to avoid much bigger lows. They share an important experience we can all learn from about going into business, and we discuss the importance of investing in career-focused continuing education after graduating esthetics school. To learn more from Kristen and Madison, follow @beautymavens_ on Instagram. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 15 - Investing in Your Career & Learning Opportunities Ft. Kristen + Madison, Beauty Mavens

Natalie Warren

There are two extremely important traits that all successful estheticians need to have. The first one is a popular topic, the second is a little more uncomfortable. They are Mindset and Accountability!In this thought-provoking two-part series, we connected with Natalie Warren, a licensed esthetician based in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and the owner of Skinspiration. Natalie has been in the industry for less than two years, but she has already grown from a solo practice into a thriving spa with a storefront and five employees. She attributes much of her success to having the proper mindset and being accountable for what goes on in her spa facility. You will learn so much from this conversation! Grab your notebook and get ready to bask in Natalie’s wisdom and willingness to share!You can find Natalie on Instagram @theskinspiration and on her website, www.theskinspiration.com. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website www.spa-strong.com

There are two extremely important traits that all successful estheticians need to have. The first one is a popular topic, the second is a little more uncomfortable. They are Mindset and Accountability! In this thought-provoking two-part series, we connected with Natalie Warren, a licensed esthetician based in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and the owner of Skinspiration. Natalie has been in the industry for less than two years, but she has already grown from a solo practice into a thriving spa with a storefront and five employees. She attributes much of her success to having the proper mindset and being accountable for what goes on in her spa facility. You will learn so much from this conversation! Grab your notebook and get ready to bask in Natalie’s wisdom and willingness to share! You can find Natalie on Instagram @theskinspiration and on her website, <a href="http://www.theskinspiration.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theskinspiration.com</a>. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 17 - Part 1: Accountability and Mindset Will Set You Free Ft. Natalie Warren, Skinspiration

It’s Part 2 of this amazing chat with Natalie Warren, a licensed esthetician based in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and the owner of Skinspiration!In this half of the convo, we continue our discussion on accountability and how it applies to keeping yourself and spa employees safe. Natalie shares an inappropriate interaction she recently had with a client and how the Boundaries in Esthetics Book helped prepare her to handle it well! (Order your copy here: https://www.spa-strong.com/product-page/boundaries-in-esthetics-book)Once again, you will learn so much from this conversation! Grab your notebook and get ready to bask in Natalie’s wisdom and willingness to share!You can find Natalie on Instagram @theskinspiration and on her website, www.theskinspiration.com. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website www.spa-strong.com

It’s Part 2 of this amazing chat with Natalie Warren, a licensed esthetician based in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and the owner of Skinspiration! In this half of the convo, we continue our discussion on accountability and how it applies to keeping yourself and spa employees safe. Natalie shares an inappropriate interaction she recently had with a client and how the Boundaries in Esthetics Book helped prepare her to handle it well! (Order your copy here: <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/product-page/boundaries-in-esthetics-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spa-strong.com/product-page/boundaries-in-esthetics-book</a>) Once again, you will learn so much from this conversation! Grab your notebook and get ready to bask in Natalie’s wisdom and willingness to share! You can find Natalie on Instagram @theskinspiration and on her website, <a href="http://www.theskinspiration.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theskinspiration.com</a>. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 17 - Part 2: Physical Safety & Mental Health Ft. Natalie Warren, LE, Skinspiration

In this episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, Royal and M’Lisa discuss a very important aspect of esthetics that, quite frankly, is not talked about enough!As estheticians, we trade time for money. This means that if we aren’t at work, we aren’t seeing clients, so we aren’t making money. If we get sick, suffer an injury, or get completely worn out from working all day every day, we are impeding our own success and income.Health is something that every esthetician should make a priority in life. We wear down our bodies as we sit for hours on end, and we need to take time to counter those effects.Listen now to hear Royal and M’Lisa discuss these concepts further and provide insight on why this matters and how you can make health more of a priority in your life and esthetics practice.Articles cited: www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifesty…ng/faq-20058005 www.healthline.com/health/workplac…-down-all-day#3 www.startstanding.org/sitting-back-pain/# www.geisinger.org/health-and-welln…u-should-let-outTo learn more about Spa Strong, visit www.spa-strong.com and follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/spa_strong

In this episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, Royal and M’Lisa discuss a very important aspect of esthetics that, quite frankly, is not talked about enough! As estheticians, we trade time for money. This means that if we aren’t at work, we aren’t seeing clients, so we aren’t making money. If we get sick, suffer an injury, or get completely worn out from working all day every day, we are impeding our own success and income. Health is something that every esthetician should make a priority in life. We wear down our bodies as we sit for hours on end, and we need to take time to counter those effects. Listen now to hear Royal and M’Lisa discuss these concepts further and provide insight on why this matters and how you can make health more of a priority in your life and esthetics practice. Articles cited: <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifesty…ng/faq-20058005" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifesty…ng/faq-20058005</a> <a href="http://www.healthline.com/health/workplac…-down-all-day#3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.healthline.com/health/workplac…-down-all-day#3</a> <a href="http://www.startstanding.org/sitting-back-pain/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.startstanding.org/sitting-back-pain/#</a> <a href="http://www.geisinger.org/health-and-welln…u-should-let-out" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.geisinger.org/health-and-welln…u-should-let-out</a> To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/spa_strong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/spa_strong</a>

Episode 5 - All Esthies Need It, But Not All of Us Have It

As estheticians, we spend all day focusing on the needs and care of our clients. But... How often do we focus on our own needs and on self-care?? It’s easy to forget to take time for ourselves and our bodies, but today’s episode with Dr Alison Ramos will help you make your health a priority!Dr Ramos (we know her as Ali!) is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy. She practices at TAG Physical Therapy in El Segundo, California, and Royal is actually one of her patients!Listen in as Ali talks about the dangers of repetitive motion, low back pain, corrective exercises for Estheticians, and more. To go along with this Episode, Ali put together a series of stretches specifically for the needs of estheticians! Find that download on our website, www.spa-strong.com. She also referenced Dr Caleb Burgess, who you can find on IG @dr.caleb.burgess and The Prehab Guys @theprehabguys Ali also talked about using a McKenzie Roll for lumbar support, which you can pick up here: https://amzn.to/34Y0oWMYou can connect with Ali via email at ali@tagpt.comIf you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website www.spa-strong.com

As estheticians, we spend all day focusing on the needs and care of our clients. But... How often do we focus on our own needs and on self-care?? It’s easy to forget to take time for ourselves and our bodies, but today’s episode with Dr Alison Ramos will help you make your health a priority! Dr Ramos (we know her as Ali!) is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy. She practices at TAG Physical Therapy in El Segundo, California, and Royal is actually one of her patients! Listen in as Ali talks about the dangers of repetitive motion, low back pain, corrective exercises for Estheticians, and more. To go along with this Episode, Ali put together a series of stretches specifically for the needs of estheticians! Find that download on our website, <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>. She also referenced Dr Caleb Burgess, who you can find on IG @dr.caleb.burgess and The Prehab Guys @theprehabguys Ali also talked about using a McKenzie Roll for lumbar support, which you can pick up here: <a href="https://amzn.to/34Y0oWM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/34Y0oWM</a> You can connect with Ali via email at ali@tagpt.com If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 21 - Your Health Is Your Wealth

In this episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, Royal and M’Lisa discuss Balance and why it matters in general, but also to estheticians specifically.Imagine that Balance is a pie chart— how big are each of the slices of the pie? Is the work slice way bigger than your personal relationships slice or your health slice? If so, how could this be affecting your life? Your career? Your health and stress levels? And what could you be doing to improve balance or avoid getting off balance?Royal cites an article that can be found here: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/Importance-of-maintaining-balance-in-life/articleshow/38932309.cmsM’Lisa cites an article that can be found here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987For more information about Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website http://www.spa-strong.com

In this episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, Royal and M’Lisa discuss Balance and why it matters in general, but also to estheticians specifically. Imagine that Balance is a pie chart— how big are each of the slices of the pie? Is the work slice way bigger than your personal relationships slice or your health slice? If so, how could this be affecting your life? Your career? Your health and stress levels? And what could you be doing to improve balance or avoid getting off balance? Royal cites an article that can be found here: <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/Importance-of-maintaining-balance-in-life/articleshow/38932309.cms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/Importance-of-maintaining-balance-in-life/articleshow/38932309.cms</a> M’Lisa cites an article that can be found here: <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987</a> For more information about Spa Strong, follow us on Instagram @spa_strong and visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.spa-strong.com</a>

Episode 4 - Why Estheticians Need Balance

Caryn Kirchhoff-Herrera

Passion, Mindset, and CBD— This episode is one you will not want to miss because our guest has so much beautiful insight and knowledge to share!Meet Caryn Kirchhoff-Herrera, a licensed esthetician, esthetics coach/educator, and double spa owner in San Diego, California. One of Caryn’s talents is creating a beautiful, relaxing environment and experience for her clients through the use of CBD treatments and products. We really wanted her to come on the Podcast and teach us about CBD and how it not only benefits our clients, but how it also benefits us as estheticians! Don’t forgot that we need rest, relaxation, and recovery, too!Caryn also has a beautiful focus on improving mindset and helping the esthies she coaches to create careers that work for them and their goals and lifestyle. You can connect with Caryn on Instagram @sugarplumskincare or online at www.sugarplumskincare.comShe also referenced some CBD products that we cannot wait to try! Get them here:www.susancbd.com   (&lt;—- M’Lisa can’t wait to try the bath bombs!)www.lazarusnaturals.com www.codeofharmony.com www.oleolife.comIf you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website www.spa-strong.com

Passion, Mindset, and CBD— This episode is one you will not want to miss because our guest has so much beautiful insight and knowledge to share! Meet Caryn Kirchhoff-Herrera, a licensed esthetician, esthetics coach/educator, and double spa owner in San Diego, California. One of Caryn’s talents is creating a beautiful, relaxing environment and experience for her clients through the use of CBD treatments and products. We really wanted her to come on the Podcast and teach us about CBD and how it not only benefits our clients, but how it also benefits us as estheticians! Don’t forgot that we need rest, relaxation, and recovery, too! Caryn also has a beautiful focus on improving mindset and helping the esthies she coaches to create careers that work for them and their goals and lifestyle. You can connect with Caryn on Instagram @sugarplumskincare or online at <a href="http://www.sugarplumskincare.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sugarplumskincare.com</a> She also referenced some CBD products that we cannot wait to try! Get them here: <a href="http://www.susancbd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.susancbd.com</a> (&lt;—- M’Lisa can’t wait to try the bath bombs!) <a href="http://www.lazarusnaturals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarusnaturals.com</a> <a href="http://www.codeofharmony.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.codeofharmony.com</a> <a href="http://www.oleolife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.oleolife.com</a> If you like this Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! To connect with us, please follow @spa_strong on Instagram or visit our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

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