Episodes

  • Ep 61: Being in the Beauty Industry Doesn’t Just Mean Doing Facials with Katie Onyejekwe

    Ep 61: Being in the Beauty Industry Doesn’t Just Mean Doing Facials with Katie Onyejekwe
    Oct 1 2024
    In this episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit Podcast, Anna Louise sits down with Katie Onyejekwe, an experienced esthetician, skincare educator, and skin specialist. Katie shares her inspiring journey navigating a diverse beauty career discussing her extensive education and training through partnerships with leading brands like Dermalogica and where these opportunities have landed her in her career today. Tune in for an insightful discussion on career pathways and avenues within beauty and skin.

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    30 mins
  • Ep 60: Healing from the Inside Out - Lucy Connelly's Skin Career Journey

    Ep 60: Healing from the Inside Out - Lucy Connelly's Skin Career Journey
    Sep 3 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with Lucy Connelly, the owner of Lucy Connelly Skin Clinic, to explore her unique path from working in insurance to becoming a skincare specialist. After struggling with acne caused by PCOS, Lucy discovered the transformative power of Dermaviduals skincare products. Motivated by her own skin journey, she decided to specialise in Corneotherapy and start her own business. Lucy shares her story of overcoming challenges, pursuing her passion, and the intense training and knowledge required to launch a successful skincare clinic. Tune in to hear about her inspiring journey and expert skincare insights!

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    38 mins
  • Ep 59: The Struggles & Success of a Solo Skin Specialist with Sarah Johnson

    Ep 59: The Struggles & Success of a Solo Skin Specialist with Sarah Johnson
    Aug 6 2024
    In this insightful episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit, host Annalouise Kenny chats with Sarah Johnson, a seasoned skin specialist with nearly 20 years of experience. Sarah shares her journey from being a wide-eyed 19-year-old starting her own business to managing the complexities of owning a skincare clinic. They discuss the challenges of juggling client expectations, managing a growing business, and the emotional and physical toll of running a solo operation. Sarah offers candid advice on how to stay true to your passion while finding a work-life balance, and why understanding your worth and knowing your numbers is key to creating a sustainable and successful business. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips to help you navigate the unique challenges of being a one-person skincare business.

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    23 mins
  • Ep: 58 Starting in Skin From Scratch with Natasha Bragg

    Ep: 58 Starting in Skin From Scratch with Natasha Bragg
    Jun 4 2024

    Joining us on this months episode, is a previous student of ours Natasha Bragg. Natasha qualified with us just over 2 years ago and the growth & achievement that she has achieved in that time is unbelievable. In this episode we talk to Natasha about how she felt when first signing up for our courses, the conversations she had with her accountant before changing career and what she did to create her own branding, what was important to her and her business!


    If you are thinking of changing your career and need that bit of motivation to get going, give Natasha a listen!


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    30 mins
  • EP: 57 The Skin Philosophy Edit / Stephen Gomez

    EP: 57 The Skin Philosophy Edit / Stephen Gomez
    May 7 2024

    Stephen is a very experienced salon & spa business coach and training. But also a successful Author of Financial Fitness & Interdependent Leadership!


    In this podcast, Stephen helps and guides are listeners of what they need to look out for and prioritise when starting out in the industry. Talking about things that you may not necessary think is at the top of the list.. Are your finance's in order? Are you overworking but not really seeing growth? Do you have a mentor who can help you and learn from?


    Or perhaps you have been in the industry for a while, take a second to sit and look back at where you was at the beginning and where you are now... Because we can guarantee you have come a long way!



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    34 mins
  • EP: 56 The Skin Philosophy Edit / Bridie Beckett

    EP: 56 The Skin Philosophy Edit / Bridie Beckett
    Apr 2 2024

    What an episode we are bringing you this month listeners! We have Bridie Beckett. Bridie first come to us a good few years back when she decided she wanted a change from her long term job she had been in and take a career in laser. HUGE STEP RIGHT?! Bridie talks about how the process went for her in opening her own business, and how much of a challenge it can be BUT the benefits really do outweigh it! Bridie also discusses her journey with studying with us and doing a level 4 qualification and the importance of why she picked this course.. We also delve into how Bridie decided what equipment she wanted in her clinic and what helped her stand out from others and bring clients in.


    If you are starting out in the industry, or even just at the "thinking about it" stage, take a listen to this podcast, Bridie really does bring motivation, passion and determination to succeed!


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    19 mins
  • EP: 55 The Skin Philosophy Edit / Dija Ayodele

    EP: 55 The Skin Philosophy Edit / Dija Ayodele
    Mar 5 2024

    What an episode we are bringing to you this month! We have Dija Ayodele - If you are in the skin industry you will know who Dija is, and if you don't where have you been!?

    Dija is an award winning aesthetician, owner of the Black Skin Directory and author of the Black Skin.


    Dija talks about her journey into skin and her passion of learning about treating black skin as there just wasn't too much knowledge about that and of course, what made her decide to create the Black Skin Directory - Which you need to check out, its a free resource online to advance your knowledge for your clients!


    and find out what the future holds for Dija!


    Let us know what you think!?


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    38 mins
  • Ep: 54 The Skin Philosophy Edit / My Skin Story

    Ep: 54 The Skin Philosophy Edit / My Skin Story
    Feb 6 2024

    On this months episode of The Skin Philosophy Edit, we have Ella Gorton, owner of My Skin Story Clinic. Ella found an interest in skin when she was battling with her own skin problems, when she was dealing with her acne, she found a keen interest in WHY she kept getting breakouts, She wanted to learn what was really affecting it, not just "that was her skin"

    After going off and doing a lot of research and study, Ella realised she really did have a passion for skin, and especially going through acne herself she knew that's exactly what she was going to specialise in, We talk to Ella about her journey with her clinic and business and her huge successful presence on social media, and not forgetting her new online education platform to give therapists more in depth knowledge and support when it comes to dealing with clients with acne prone skin.


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    26 mins