Spa Strong was created to help ESTHETICIANS build their business, income &amp; a QUALITY clientele while unleashing their inner BADASS through BOUNDARIES, BALANCE, HEALTH, and SAFETY. We created this podcast so we can discuss what is not commonly discussed in the Spa Industry. During this podcast we will talk about setting boundaries with clients, enforcing policies, how to stay safe and SO MUCH MORE!

In this two-part Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Ellis. Ryan is an Anxiety Coach and former police officer based in Los Angeles. He is also Royal’s older brother!
We talk to and work with estheticians every day who deal with anxiety and the trials it brings. Because of this, we wanted to invite Ryan on to discuss the topic and offer insight on living and working with anxiety.
Ryan struggled with anxiety his entire life, and over the past few years has made it his mission to understand and gain control of it. Through his own discoveries and progress, he has started working with other individuals who struggle with anxiety and has helped them learn to control over it, too.
Listen in as we discuss some common misconceptions surrounding anxiety.
Don’t forget about our upcoming course, Charge Your Worth, which is CLOSING TOMORROW, Monday 09/21/20 at 1 PM PDT! Visit <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/cyw">www.spa-strong.com/cyw</a> for more information!
And 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="http://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall">www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now!
Our Review of the Week was left by Monique @barebabeglow - Thank you for your review and we’re so glad you’re finding the Spa Strong Podcast to be helpful and inspiring!
Our Badass of the Week is @southernbeautyskin - She hit her first $2k week at her solo spa studio and we couldn’t be more excited for her!
Head over to IG and give them both a follow! If you would like to be featured as the Badass of the Week, email us at <a href="mailto:contact@spa-strong.com">contact@spa-strong.com</a> with the subject “Badass of the Week” or send us a DM on IG @spa_strong
Connect with Ryan on Instagram @anxietycoachryan and on TikTok @lifewithryan3
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EP 45.1 - Misconceptions About Anxiety Ft: Ryan Ellis, Anxiety Coach

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Mendoza. Jordan is a Permanent Makeup Artist and owner of Wink Aesthetics in Draper, UT. She also has studios in San Diego and Chicago.
Lately Jordan has focused her PMU skills on PMU correction and removal. This is because, unfortunately, there are a lot of people who are offering PMU certifications but are not experienced enough to be teaching.
Listen in as we discuss the 6 main things that Jordan recommends looking for in a PMU trainer. AND HEY! If you aren’t a PMUA or interested in becoming a PMUA, this episode still applies to you because these points work for ANY beauty service training, from lashes to spray tanning to speed waxing!
Don’t forget about our upcoming course, Charge Your Worth, which will drop Monday 09/14 at 1 PM PDT! Visit <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/cyw">www.spa-strong.com/cyw</a> for more information!
And 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="http://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall">www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now!
Our Review of the Week was left by @beautywithalyxa - We’re so happy Episode 37 about police safety tactics stood out to you so much!
Head over to IG and give her a follow!
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 44 - What To Look For In A Trainer Ft: Jordan Mendoza, PMUA, Wink Aesthetics

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we wanted to talk to y’all about how M’Lisa was able to finally decide to get her business and personal finances in order and stop letting money anxiety rule her life!
Listen in as we discuss the 3 main things that led her to the realization that her life (and business) were not her own until she was able to be in control of where her money was going, what she was charging, and thus what she would be profiting.
We also talk about our upcoming course, Charge Your Worth, which will drop Monday 09/14 at 1 PM PDT! Visit <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/cyw">www.spa-strong.com/cyw</a> for more information!
And 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="http://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall">www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now!
Our Review of the Week was left by @cleansebykris - We’re so happy this Podcast is benefitting you so much and that you’re loving the guest speakers we’ve had— We have to agree, they’ve all been amazing!
Our Badass of the Week is @inked.arches.pmu - She recorded her first online course and split her booking system up to take deposits for PMU!
Head over to IG and give them both a follow! If you would like to be featured as the Badass of the Week, email us at <a href="mailto:contact@spa-strong.com">contact@spa-strong.com</a> with the subject “Badass of the Week” or send us a DM on IG @spa_strong
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 43 - 3 Reasons I Fixed My Relationship With Money

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we wanted to talk to y’all about how M’Lisa became an esthetician and how Royal became a police officer!
Listen in as we discuss what led each of us into those career fields, what we experienced in training, and how we ended up creating Spa Strong from the education and strengths we had each developed over the years.
M’Lisa also shares what she wishes she had looked for when researching esthetics schools and what she thinks you should take into consideration if you are looking for a school!
Also, listen to the end to hear Royal’s UNBELIEVABLE Senior Story… smdh LOL
We also talk about our upcoming course, Charge Your Worth, which will drop Saturday 09/12 at 1 PM PDT! Visit <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/cyw">www.spa-strong.com/cyw</a> for more information!
And 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="http://www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall">www.spa-strong.com/discoverycall</a> to apply for a FREE Esthetician Discovery Call now!
Our Review of the Week was left by @babe.theory - Thank you so much for your support, Lexus! We’re so glad you’re taking notes and gaining so much from the Podcast!
Our Badass of the Week is @spa_boss_academy - She prepared ahead of time for a confrontational conversation that would usually rock her!
Head over to IG and give them both a follow! If you would like to be featured as the Badass of the Week, email us at <a href="mailto:contact@spa-strong.com">contact@spa-strong.com</a> with the subject “Badass of the Week” or send us a DM on IG @spa_strong
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 42- Esthetics School, Police Academy & Spa Strong

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Madeleine Biscocho. Madeline (Maddy) is a Licensed Master Esthetician and owner of Beyond Beauty Esthetics in Sugarland, TX.
Listen in as Maddy shares how she built her spa in a new city where she didn’t have any connections by utilizing Brand Ambassadors in the area. By putting herself out there and talking to people she didn’t know, she was able to build a thriving career and position herself as a sought-after skincare expert in the Houston area.
Maddy also discusses how she was able to keep her business going even during COVID-19 and continue to offer her clients the skincare support they needed.
Head to @beyondbeauty.esthetics on IG or TikTok @thehoustonesthetician to hear more from Maddy!
In this Episode we referenced Ashley @agelessashley on IG and the comedian Jo Koy.
Our Review of the Week was left by areese09 - Thank you so much for your support, Ashley! We’re so glad you’re enjoying the Podcast and all the incredible guest speakers we have had so far!
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 41 - Using Brand Ambassadors To Grow Your Clientele Ft: Madeleine Biscocho, LE, Beyond Beauty Esthetics

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kenesha Coleman. Kenesha is a Certified Public Accountant based in Chicago, IL. She is the owner of Coleman Tax where she works specifically with Beauty Entrepreneurs to help them stay on top of all their tax and accounting needs.
Understanding the ins and outs of accounting and taxes is not easy, and it isn’t something we learn about in esthetics school. Often times, estheticians face issues with their taxes and with staying on top of their expenses and where their money is going. That’s where a CPA like Kenesha comes in!
After working as an auditor for the IRS, Kenesha realized that too few small businesses understand the complicated process of filing taxes and taking full advantage of write-offs or other money-saving opportunities. So she has dedicated her career to helping beauty entrepreneurs have the accounting and tax support they need.
Listen in to learn about the differences between a book keeper, accountant, CPA, etc, and about other resources you should take advantage of to keep your money organized as a beauty business owner!
To connect with Kenesha, check out the following links:
Free Tax Strategy Session:&nbsp;<a href="http://colemantax.clickfunnels.com/Strategy">colemantax.clickfunnels.com/Strategy</a>
Freebie Tax Planning Framework Cheat Sheet: c<a href="http://olemantax.clickfunnels.com/TaxPlan">olemantax.clickfunnels.com/TaxPlan</a>
<a href="http://colemantaxllc.com/">colemantaxllc.com</a>
<a href="mailto:info@colemantaxllc.com">info@colemantaxllc.com</a>
<a href="http://instagram.com/ColemanTax_thebeautycpa">instagram.com/ColemanTax_thebeautycpa</a>
<a href="http://facebook.com/ColemanTax">facebook.com/ColemanTax</a>
This week we featured two amazing Esties!
Our Badass of the Week is @orellanasesthetics - She was able to sell 3 retail products this week in spite of the California shut-down and not being able to treat her clients!
Our Review of the Week was left by ajdwyer - Thank you so much for your support, Andrea! We truly appreciate you listening to our Podcast and we’re so glad it has helped you feel validated and confident!
Head over to IG and give them both a follow! If you would like to be featured as the Badass of the Week, email us at <a href="mailto:contact@spa-strong.com">contact@spa-strong.com</a> with the subject “Badass of the Week” or send us a DM on IG @spa_strong
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 40 - Taxes: What They Don't Tell Small Businesses Ft: Kenesha Coleman, CPA Coleman Tax

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of doing a podcast swap with Paul and Tussanee Luebbers! These two amazing people are the co-hosts of LashCast Podcast and founders of The Lash Conference. You can also check out their online webinars by visiting their IG! Stay tuned for our episode on @lashcastpodcast coming out this Tuesday.
Listen in as we talk about some tough lessons that Paul and Tussanee learned that causes them to close their 7-figure salon in Pasadena, CA. You can learn more about why this experience by listening to their podcast, LashCast, episode 34 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-why-we-closed-integrity-lash-and-the-lessons-we-learned/id1347964435?i=1000439946634
We also spoke about ways to grow your clientele outside of Instagram (if you’re relying solely on IG for clients, you should probably listen to this discussion!). As well as what you need to know about The Lash Conference this year and how they’re taking it virtual!
Head to @lashcastpodcast and @thelashconference to hear more from Paul and Tussanee! Visit www.thelashconference.com for more information about tickets and speakers.
In this Episode we referenced Ali at @lashanarchist on IG.
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 39- Why You Need More Than IG And Other Spa Lessons Ft:Paul & Tussanee Luebbers, LashCast Podcast

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we wanted to talk to y’all about setting boundaries at your spa! This is something we were talking to one of our beautiful estheticians about recently, and we thought it’d be a good idea to share the concept with all of y’all.
If setting boundaries and standing up for yourself and your business don’t come easily or are new concepts for you, it can feel really awkward and uncomfortable to start. But, that doesn’t mean it’s the wrong thing for you to do!
So what does it mean to be a “Boundary Athlete”? You’ll have to listen to find out! And don’t forget to download the cheat sheet at <a href="https://www.spa-strong.com/38">https://www.spa-strong.com/38</a> so you can get the most out of this Episode.
If you’re realizing you have a strong need for boundaries in your esthetics practice, check out our book, Boundaries in Esthetics, where we cover 5 vital ways you can set and maintain professional boundaries in your career. Order your copy at http://www.spa-strong.com/biebook
This week we featured two amazing Esties!
Our Badass of the Week is Marta @thesebrowsaintloyal - Marta has experienced and overcome so much (more than simply COVID and quarantine) this year, but she has not let heartbreak or anything else stop her from opening her own business and moving her career forward. Listen in to hear her story and visit her IG to support her in her Badassery!
Our Review of the Week was left by Holly @hollyc.skincare - Thank you so much for your support, Holly! We truly appreciate you listening to our Podcast and we’re so glad it has been helping you!
Head over to IG and give them both a follow! If you would like to be featured as the Badass of the Week, email us at <a href="mailto:contact@spa-strong.com">contact@spa-strong.com</a> with the subject “Badass of the Week” or send us a DM on IG @spa_strong
In this Episode we referenced Royal’s Physical Therapist, Dr Alison Ramos. To hear more from Ali, check out Episode 21 of The Spa Strong Podcast.
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit https://www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 38 - Becoming A "Boundary Athlete"

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we wanted to talk to y’all about safety today! This is something we are both so passionate about and we know it’s been a while since we’ve discussed it! So get ready for some empowerment (and some laughs!) during this Episode.
Royal has been a police officer for 5 years, and M’Lisa went through most of the LAPD Police Academy, so here we share our 5 favorite safety tactics we learned from our Academy training. Now, you may be thinking, “Okay that’s nice and all, but I’m not a cop, so do I really need to know this stuff??” The answer is YES! Even if you aren’t a police officer, the tactics we share are so applicable and important to know in this unpredictable world we live in.
So grab your notebook and listen to our 5 favorite safety tactics:
<ol>
 <li>Keep your head on a swivel</li>
 <li>Keep your gun hand free</li>
 <li>Greet everyone around you</li>
 <li>Be aware of the threats and cover</li>
 <li>Give commands</li>
</ol>
What do each of those actually mean for you? You’ll have to listen to find out! And don’t forget to download the cheat sheet (directly above!) so you can get the most out of this Episode.
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="http://spa-strong.mykajabi.com/homepage">http://spa-strong.mykajabi.com/homepage</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 37 - 5 Police Safety Tactics You Need To Know!

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with David Lee. David is a website developer and owner of Beauty Business Info, where he creates websites for beauty professionals.
David’s philosophy is that your website should WORK for you. In this episode, we dive into what that means, why it matters, and what needs to change if your website isn’t where it should be already!
He also explains more about the service Beauty Business Info provides for beauty pro’s, the resources available on the sites they create, and the investment— Which, can we just say, is extremely affordable considering what you’re getting!
As someone who created her own websites for years, I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am that we finally just paid someone else to do it for us this time around. You’ve got better things to do with your time than learn how to navigate a website creation site, learn and edit code, figure out how to trouble shoot and fix bugs, etc.
If you’re in need of a new site, Beauty Business Info may be a great option for you! You can check them out and learn more by following the links down below:
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://beautybiz.info/">https://beautybiz.info/</a>
Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/beautybizinfo/">https://www.facebook.com/beautybizinfo/</a>
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/BeautyBizInfo/">https://www.instagram.com/BeautyBizInfo/</a>
Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BeautyBizInfo">https://twitter.com/BeautyBizInfo</a>
LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/beautybizinfo">https://www.linkedin.com/company/beautybizinfo</a>
Please make sure to download the pdf that accompanies this episode! https://spa-strong.mykajabi.com/36
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/">www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 36 - How To Make Your Website Work For You Ft: David Lee, Beauty Business Info

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brittany Ratelle. Brittany is a Licensed Attorney in Idaho and Utah, but she works with clients all over the country. Her focus is to help Creative Entrepreneurs protect their brands while keeping their businesses legal and legitimate.
Listen in as Brittany covers some crucial information for beautypreneurs and spa employees alike. Whether you are just getting started and wondering how to register your business, you’re considering taking a job where the employer is asking you to sign a non-compete, or you have questions about people sharing your content on Instagram, this is a discussion that EVERYONE in our industry needs to hear!
Here at Spa Strong we talk about all aspects of safety, and one of those is how to keep your BUSINESS/CAREER safe! You’ve invested time, money, heart, and soul into building up your esthetics practice, and the last thing you need is for everything to be lost because you didn’t make sure it was legal and protected. We don’t want that for you and we KNOW you don’t want that for you! So definitely listen in and learn about what you can do to keep your practice safe.
If you’d like to work with or learn more from Brittany, follow her on IG @brittanyratelle or visit her website <a href="http://www.brittanyratelle.com/">www.brittanyratelle.com</a>. She also has a resource site with Terms of Use and other important resources for creative professionals, <a href="http://www.creativecontracts.co/">www.creativecontracts.co</a>. And check out her podcast, Creative Counsel with Brittany Ratelle.
This is the episode she referenced during our chat:
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-people-copy-your-stuff-011/id1314211690?i=1000401417021">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-people-copy-your-stuff-011/id1314211690?i=1000401417021</a>
In this Episode, we talk about trademarks. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.uspto.gov/">www.uspto.gov</a>
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EP 35 - Making Your Beauty Business Legal And Legit Ft: Brittany Ratelle, Attorney & Brand Protector

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Raya Schwartz. Raya is a Licensed Esthetician and owner of Flirt Wax Bar in Tampa Florida as well as the owner of Bosses in Beauty, where she coaches Spa Owners.
When we connected with Raya for the first time, we knew within just a few moments of talking to her that she needed to be on the Podcast! Her story and experience are so incredibly inspiring, and we want each of you to have the chance to hear it.
SO, this episode is a little different in the sense that it is Raya sharing the story of going from a dinky little studio spa to a 7-figure wax/microblading spa, and the unbelievable challenges and setbacks she faced along the way.
We are all going through a difficult time with COVID-19, along with all the other trials we face in regular day-to-day life, so we wanted to bring you this true story of someone who manifested and accomplished her goals even when the cards were stacked against her.
Our hope is that you will leave this episode enlightened, inspired, empowered, and motivated to take whatever comes your way and KEEP GOING. Your dream is to be a thriving, profitable, successful spa professional, right? YOU CAN DO IT. You ABSOLUTELY CAN, and Raya’s story will help confirm that for you!
Follow Raya on IG @flirtwaxbar and @bosses_in_beauty
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EP 34 - Manifestation, Taking Action & Living Your Dream Ft: Raya Schwartz, LE, Flirt Wax Bar

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cherokee Jackson. Cherokee is an MUA and Licensed Esthetician, she is also known on Instagram as @thecherrydollface.
During this Episode we discuss how Cherokee separates her personal life from her business on social media. We also dive deep into channeling your creativity.
Listen in as she shares her story, and why so many business owners not just estheticians need to hear this!
Follow Cherokee on IG @thecherrydollface and @skinbycherokee
To learn more about Spa Strong, follow us on IG @spa_strong
Also to purchase our Keep Your Clients Course the link is below and the course will only be available for 10 Days!
https://spa-strong.mykajabi.com/kyc
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EP 33 - Personal Branding And Channeling Your Creativity Ft: Cherokee Jackson, MUA, LE, @thecherrydollface

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with April Blackburn. April is a Licensed Master Aesthetician and also known on Instagram as @MasterEsthetician101 and is currently working at Ruma Aesthetics.
During this Episode we discuss how April was able to reach 30k Instagram followers while only being in Esthetics School and how she went about landing her dream Aesthetics job straight out of school.
Listen in as she shares her story, and why so many Estheticians need to follow their dreams and not limit their possibilities.
Follow April on IG @MasterEsthetician101
Our Badass of the Week is Hannah Jay Elle @hannahjayelle If you would like to be featured as our Badass of the Week, send us a DM on IG or email us at <a href="mailto:contact@spa-strong.com">contact@spa-strong.com</a>
To learn more about Spa Strong, follow us on IG @spa_strong
Also to join the Waitlist for our "Keep Your Clients" Course click the link below
https://spa-strong.mykajabi.com/kyc
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EP 32 - Not Limiting Yourself As A New Esthetician Ft: April Blackburn, LME, MasterEsthetician101

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Malaena Kelson. Malaena is a Lash Artist based in Boise, Idaho, but she is also a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist and founder of Lash Happy Academy.
As soon as we heard about Malaena, we knew we wanted to have her on the Podcast! After dealing with years of pain which was exacerbated through lashing, Malaena dedicated a huge part of her career to researching how other lash artists and treatment providers can reduce and even eliminate pain from their careers.
Listen in as she shares her story, why we need to pay attention to pain early on, and what are things we can do to prevent and repair it.
One incredible option is through her course at Lash Happy Academy! This is an online course that was created through the research of Malaena and 7 health care professionals, including a chiropractor, physical therapist, eye doctor, and more! This course will give you direction to understand why you need to prevent pain and not just respond to it once it arrives, as well as what you can be doing to make changes within your treatments and practice to make your health a priority.
AND Malaena has been generous enough to offer our listeners 10% off with the Coupon Code SPASTRONG visit <a href="https://www.lashhappyacademy.com/a/24347/qKRZm8J5">https://www.lashhappyacademy.com/a/24347/qKRZm8J5</a> to enroll now!
Follow Malaena and join the Lash Happy movement on IG @lash_happy
PS: She’s also the creator of the patented Lash Wrap! Check it out on IG @lashwrap
Our Badass of the Week is Missi Brooks @obsidianbeautybar If you would like to be featured as our Badass of the Week, send us a DM on IG or email us at <a href="mailto:contact@spa-strong.com">contact@spa-strong.com</a>
To learn more about Spa Strong, visit <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/">www.spa-strong.com</a> and follow us on IG @spa_strong
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EP 31 - Why Estheticians Need To Listen To Their Bodies Ft: Malaena Kelson, Lash Artist, CEAS, Founder of Lash Happy

In Part 2 of this BADASS episode with Aubree Freeman we discuss the importance of "Putting In The Work and Remembering You're Why". In this episode we dive deep on why it is essential for you to crawl before you walk especially in your route to success. We also touch on why it is important for you to remember why you wanted to be an esthetician even through your struggles.&nbsp;
If you have not listened to Part 1 of this episode then please make sure you do that. &nbsp;Aubree dropped some gems in the previous episode as well which I am sure you wouldn't want to miss.
You can follow Aubree on IG @thebonafidedream and visit her website <a href="http://www.thebonafidedream.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thebonafidedream.com</a>
You can follow us on IG @spa_strong, or through our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.spa-strong.com</a>

EP 30 Part 2 - Putting In The Work & Remembering Your "Why" Ft Aubree Freeman, LE, Bonafide Dreams

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast we have the pleasure of talking with Aubree Freeman, who is the owner of The Bonafide Dream. Aubree is an Esthetician, Entrepreneur and Mentor based in San Antonio, Tx. During Part 1 of this Episode we dive deep into the struggles you have to overcome to make it in the Esthetics Industry and how to turn your pain into power.
You can find Aubree on IG @thebonafidedream and on her website <a href="http://www.thebonafidedream.com/">www.thebonafidedream.com</a>
You can also contact us on IG @spa_strong, or through our website <a href="http://www.spa-strong.com/">www.spa-strong.com</a>

EP 30 Part 1- Turn Your Pain Into Power Through Manifestation Ft: Aubree Freeman, LE, Bonafide Dreams

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast we have the pleasure of talking with Bobbie Fleming. Bobbie is the Owner of The Wax Specialists in Torrance, CA and just so happens to be M'Lisa's waxer. During this Episode we discuss how and when to use Groupon effectively, we also discuss why it is so important to charge what you're worth.
You can visit www.thewaxspecialists.com to book your appt, and you can also follow @ thewaxspecialists on IG.&nbsp;

Ep 29 - Groupon and Charging Your Worth Ft: Bobbie Fleming, LE, The Wax Specialists

In this week’s Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast we had the pleasure of talking to Trina Dial Horne, founder of Maven Artistry. Trina is an incredible lash artist, international educator, competition judge, speaker and so much more.
During the episode we discuss why it is so important to embrace your creativity as an Esthetician and why you do not have to follow the “rules” of the beauty industry. This episode gives so much value so make sure you take out that pen and paper to take some notes.
You can find Trina Dial Horne on instagram @mavenartistry and on her website <a href="http://www.mavenartistry.com/">www.mavenartistry.com</a>
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EP 28 - Throwing Out The "Rule Book" and Doing You Ft: Trina Dial Horne, Maven Artistry

In this week’s Episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Shea Kasianowicz, a Licensed Esthetician and Certified ZO Skin Health Expert based in St Petersburg, FL! Shea has built her career in the medical side of aesthetics and has so much incredible knowledge to share. But before becoming a licensed esthetician, Shea had a different yet very relevant background—
For two years, Shea worked as an investigator for the Florida State Licensing Commission. In this capacity, her job was to seek out unlicensed and unregulated activity for several license types including COSMETOLOGY AND ESTHETICS! As soon as we found out about this, we knew we wanted her to be a guest on the Podcast! As you know, we are big on rules, regulations, and maintaining high standards in your capacity as a licensed esthetician. Hearing Shea dive into the health and safety risks of unlicensed activity confirms the need for proper education, licensing, and continuing education.
We also had the opportunity to discuss ZO Skin Health, what makes it different from other skincare lines, and why Shea would only work with a spa that uses this line.
In this episode, Shea referenced Emily Keller Rockwell, NP @emilykellerockwell_np as a great resources for ZO Skin Health products.
You can connect with Shea on Instagram @champagne_and_lidocaine
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EP 27 - State Licensing Investigations and ZO Skin Health Ft: Shea Kasianowicz, LE

In this episode of The Spa Strong Podcast we have Savanna Boda with us again! It is always a great time when all three of us come together. During this episode we discuss why it is so important to be yourself, especially when it comes to social media. We dive deep into why someone else’s creativity is not your own and so much more! You can find Savanna Boda on instagram @thedallasaesthetician as well as her brand new podcast called “The Blondest” on Apple iTunes.

EP 26 - How Being Yourself Leads To Social Media Growth Ft: Savanna Boda, LE, PMU, The Dallas Aesthetician

In this week's Episode we had the pleasure of talking with Taylor Opheim. Taylor is the owner of Spa Vision Financial; A Med Spa consulting group based in Vancouver, Canada. During the episode we discuss the use of technology to increase your spa profits.&nbsp;
If you would like to follow and contact Spa Vision Financial, their IG is @spavisioniplco and you can check out their website www.spavision.co
The skincare lines listed in this episode are (France Laure, Phyto 5 which is based on Chinese medicine &nbsp;and Pier Auge a luxury line with parabens, preservatives and fragrances.)
Also, we want to shout out our Badass Of The Week @bosses_in_beauty for her spa bringing in over 22k in just one week of re-opening!

EP 25 - Using Technology To Increase Spa Profits Ft. Taylor Opheim, Spa Vision Financial

They say every major change starts with your mindset, so how do you go about changing THAT? Is it a simple flip of a switch, or do you need to dig deeper? 

In this week’s Episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Loralee Dodson. Loralee is a Master Health & Life Coach based in Florida. She has been working as a Coach since 2011 and has changed so many people’s lives— Including M’Lisa’s!

Listen in as we discuss why some people are able to make permanent lifestyle (or business!) changes and others swing right back into their old habits. This Episode is so special to us because Loralee actually played a huge role in M’Lisa and Royal meeting— Here’s the story:

Loralee was M’Lisa’s eyelash extension client but also her health coach. Part of Lor’s program at the time was a diet reset in which the client cuts all sugars out of his/her diet for a minimum of 21 days.

During the 21 days, when flying home from a business trip in Los Angeles, M’Lisa was extremely hungry waiting at the LAX Airport. There wasn’t time for a sit down meal, so she headed to the food court to see if anything would fit in her sugar-free program. While standing in the food court, she found herself in front of Pink Berry Frozen Yogurt, staring up at the menu and rationalizing about whether or not it was okay to have some froyo. While there, she noticed a police officer talking (flirting) with a woman who was ordering some yogurt, but she didn’t think anything of it.

After several minutes of going back in forth in her head, M’Lisa decided that it wasn’t worth it to end her sugar-free streak for a few minutes of froyo enjoyment and she walked outside of the food court, pulled out her cell phone, and typed a long text message to Loralee to vent about how frustrated she was with the lack of healthy options in that particular airport. 

Unbeknownst to her, the police officer had noticed her in the food court, walked away from the girl, and stood by patiently until M’Lisa was done sending her lengthy text. When she put her phone in her purse and started to walk away, the cop said, “Hey! You stood there in front of Pink Berry all that time and you didn’t order anything?”

AND THEN, they fell in love and got married, all because M’Lisa decided (after much back-and-forth in her head) to stick with her eating plan and what she was learning from Loralee. THE END! :))

Okay, there was obviously more to the story than that, but we give a lot of credit to Lor for this and many other ways she helped M’Lisa change her mindset and lifestyle. Take notes and really dig deep during this Episode— Ask yourself if your mindset is where it needs to be to help you be as successful and fulfilled as you truly want to be. 

You can connect with Loralee on Instagram @life.coach.lor and on her website at www.loraleedodson.com. You can also reach her at lifecoachlor@gmail.com or in her FB Group, Meeting the Mark.

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Ep 24 - How To Effectively Change Your Mindset For Lasting Results Ft: Loralee Dodson, Life Coach

How was your esthetics school experience? Was it everything you dreamed? Or were there some things you wish you’d learned but you didn’t? In this week’s Episode, we get to chat with Shari Tammietti, Licensed Master Esthetician and Licensed Esthetics Instructor! Shari is an Esthetics Instructor at The Skin Institute in St. George, Utah, and she is also the creator of Skin + Soul Retreat, a yearly educational esthetics retreat. 

Listen in as we discuss the role of esthetics school, participating in continuing education opportunities after graduation (like the Skin + Soul Retreat — Hellooooo!), as well as social media marketing. We know that it’s easy to get overwhelmed with Instagram and trying to figure out what to post, and Shari has an amazing solution— 

She has created a course called “31 Days of Content Creation Just for Estheticians”, which gives Instagram prompts for 31 days straight! As if that isn’t awesome enough, Shari has also created a COUPON CODE just for our Podcast listeners!! Visit www.elevatedesthetician.podia.com and enter the coupon code SPASTRONG  to get $20 off (which makes the course just $31— only a dollar a day to start killing it on Instagram!)

You can connect with Shari on Instagram @elevated.esthetician and purchase the corse at www.elevatedesthetician.podia.com. You can also check out the Skin + Soul Retreat on Instagram @skinsoulretreat and join the waiting list at www.skinsoulretreat.com/join-our-waitlist/ so you are the first to get the details for this incredible opportunity!

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Episode 23- Esthetics Education & Social Media Marketing Ft. Shari Tammietti, LME, Skin+Soul Retreat

Where are all the Beauty Bosses at?! You’re not going to want to miss this motivating and inspiring episode with the one and only Sheila Bella.

Sheila is a permanent makeup artist who built a 7-Figure (no, that’s not a typo) studio in 3 years. She is also the President of American Academy of Micropigmentation, a global success speaker, and has the top-rated beauty business podcast, Pretty Rich. 

Listen in as Sheila talks about why it has always been important, but now more than ever, to be flexible and willing to pivot your business in the direction it needs to go! We also talk about creating multiple streams of income and showing up for your clients no matter what the external circumstances are. 

You can connect with Sheila on her website at www.sheilabella.com and on IG @realsheilabella as well as on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/sheilabellamakeup/videos 

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