Building a Thriving Aesthetic Practice with Niki of The Skin Lab | Ep. 65

The Microbiome & Barrier Connection: The Truth About Skin Types | Ep. 70

We learned about skin types in school; normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive. But what if that framework is actually keeping your clients stuck? In this episode, we are diving into one of the most important shifts in modern skin science: the connection between the skin barrier and the skin microbiome, and what it means for the way we treat our clients. You will learn why most “skin type” symptoms are actually signs of a damaged barrier, why every client’s skin is a completely unique living ecosystem, and how adopting a barrier-first approach can transform your results in the treatment room. This is not about throwing out everything you learned. It is about going deeper and giving your clients the real answers they have been looking for. In this episode:   •Where the concept of skin types actually came from and what your textbook did not tell you •The “brick wall” breakdown and what the skin barrier is and why it is the foundation of everything •What the skin microbiome is and why it is your barrier’s best friend •Why harsh, stripping products are doing more damage than you think •How to shift your practice to a barrier-first approach starting with your very next client •How Skin Soul Botanica’s wholesale line was built around this exact philosophy   Links mentioned:   •Skin Soul Botanica Wholesale Program: https://skinsoulbotanica.com/wholesale-application   Connect with me:   •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulbotanica •Website: https://skinsoulbotanica.com/

The Rebrand, 10K Downloads & What's Coming Next | Ep. 69

After six months of building behind the scenes, a cease-and-desist, a full rebrand, and a new direction, The Aesthetician Coach is back. In this episode I'm sharing the real story of rebranding from Skin Soul Rituals to Skin Soul Botanica, what I've been creating, and exactly what you can expect from this show going forward. Plus: we are 133 downloads away from 10,000 and I wanted to celebrate that with you. * SSB website: https://skinsoulbotanica.com/ * Wholesale application: https://skinsoulbotanica.com/wholesale-application * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulbotanica/

From Esthetician School to Spa Owner: How Melissa Solomon Opened The Shed Spa | Ep. 68

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Melissa Solomon, a newly licensed esthetician and the owner of The Shed Spa, to talk about what it really looks like to open your own spa—especially when you’re fresh out of school. We dive into the fears, risks, and mindset shifts that come with becoming an esthetician, choosing to work for yourself, and building a business from the ground up. Melissa shares what surprised her most about owning a spa, what she wishes she knew before opening, and what she’d tell anyone dreaming of becoming an esthetician or opening their own treatment space. If you’re a new esthetician, thinking about opening a spa, or wondering whether going out on your own is worth it—this episode is honest, encouraging, and packed with real-world insight. Connect with Melissa:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.shed.spa/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.shed.spa/] Website: https://theshedspa.glossgenius.com/ [https://theshedspa.glossgenius.com/]  Connect with Host: Instagram: https://www.insta [https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/]gram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/] Website: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ [https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/]

3 Rituals Keeping Me Grounded This Week | Ep. 67

Three soulful, simple rituals I’ve been leaning on to stay grounded while building Skin Soul Rituals. A calm, gentle reminder that you don’t need big routines—just small moments of intention. Let’s Connect: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/]  YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@amberboone13https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals [https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals] WEBSITE: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ [https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/]

How To Show Up When Nothing's Working | Ep. 66

When nothing seems to be working in your business, showing up can feel impossible. Today, I’m getting raw and real about what that looks like inside Skin Soul Rituals. No filters, no fluff—just honest talk about staying consistent when you’re tired, questioning everything, and wondering if it’s all worth it. Let’s Connect: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/skinsoulrituals.co/]  YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@amberboone13https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals [https://www.youtube.com/@skinsoulrituals] WEBSITE: https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/ [https://www.skinsoulrituals.com/]