From Receptionist to Spa Owner at 23 | Jessica Leigh on Building a Beauty Business

Perimenopause, Estrogen Decline & Skin Aging Explained with Nurse Niki

Most women don't connect what's happening to their skin with what's happening to their hormones but they should. In this episode of The Beauty Vault Podcast, host Marie Matteucci sits down with Nurse Niki Capobianco, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in hormone health, functional medicine, aesthetics, and women's wellness, for one of the most honest and clinically grounded conversations about perimenopause and aging that we've had on this show. Nurse Niki breaks down exactly why estrogen decline drives jowling, skin laxity and dryness and why waiting until your period stops to address it is too late. She explains the often-overlooked role of progesterone, why so many women in their 30s and 40s are suddenly experiencing jawline acne they never had as teenagers, and what the connection between oral birth control and hormonal chaos really looks like when women come off the pill. From bio-stimulant injectables like Radiesse and Sculptra, to laser treatments like HALO and Broadband Light (including a 10-year clinical study with results that are hard to believe), to medical-grade skincare, to mobile IV therapy. Nurse Niki walks through the full-spectrum approach she uses with her patients at The Look Med Spa in Las Vegas. She also shares the story of a patient who came in for a lip treatment and left six months later with reversed pre-diabetes markers, improved cholesterol and a visceral fat index cut nearly in half. Hosted by Marie Matteucci [https://instagram.com/mmmbeautysecrets] Powered by Glamlink [https://glamlink.net/podcast] Connecting beauty and wellness through education, conversation, and discovery. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Read Niki's feature in The Glamlink Edit [https://glamlink.net/magazine], live 6/1 at glamlink.net/magazine Follow @theglamlinkedit for more beauty and wellness Follow Niki Capobianco: @nurseniki_Visit Niki at The Look Med Spa: @thelookmedspalv 00:00 Introduction & Nurse Nikki’s Story 01:18 From Real Estate to Nursing After Family Trauma 04:45 Why Women’s Hormones Are So Underserved 05:10 Perimenopause, Estrogen Decline & Aging 06:28 What Causes Jowling & Skin Laxity? 08:36 Hormones, Collagen & Treatment Options 09:45 Radiesse vs Sculptra Explained 10:51 Best Skincare for Perimenopause & Aging Skin 13:52 Hormonal Acne, Progesterone & Estrogen Dominance 15:18 Favorite Treatments, Lasers & Anti-Aging Procedures 16:59 Real Patient Transformations Through Hormone Optimization 19:21 Why Nikki’s Approach Is Different 21:45 Why Women Should Check Their Hormones Earlier 22:18 PCOS, Acne & Hormone Awareness 23:19 Building Her Brand in Las Vegas 25:43 Mobile IV Therapy & Beauty IVs 27:24 Final Thoughts on Perimenopause & Women’s Wellness

Acne, Inflammation & Skin Healing with Stephanie Nole

What if skincare treatments didn’t have to sacrifice relaxation for results? Advanced esthetician Stephanie Nole [https://instagram.com/sacredskinbysteph] of Sacred Skin by Steph shares her journey from the traditional medical spa world to creating a more healing, personalized approach to skincare in Las Vegas. Stephanie opens up about leaving the fast-paced med spa model behind, struggling with her own postpartum acne, and building a treatment experience focused on both results and nervous system healing. The conversation dives into microneedling myths, inflammation, hidden pore-clogging ingredients, skin barrier repair, hormones, and the connection between internal wellness and healthy skin. You can also read more about Stephanie Nole in the upcoming issue of The Glamlink Edit [https://glamlink.net/magazine], featuring beauty professionals, treatments, wellness conversations, and industry insights from across beauty and wellness. Hosted by Marie Matteucci [https://instagram.com/mmmbeautysecrets] Powered by Glamlink [https://instagram.com/theglamlinkedit] Watch more beauty and wellness conversations at glamlink.net/podcast [https://glamlink.net/podcast] 00:00 – Introduction to Stephanie Nole 03:04 – Leaving aesthetics & moving to Las Vegas 04:06 – Postpartum acne, hormones & healing her skin 05:18 – Dairy, supplements & hidden acne triggers 07:14 – The skincare products that changed her skin 10:37 – Building Sacred Skin by Steph 11:10 – Microneedling myths & acne treatment 14:44 – Best treatments for healthy skin maintenance 15:34 – The ideal at-home skincare routine 16:14 – Why many skincare products damage the skin barrier 18:13 – Helping teenagers heal severe acne 20:19 – Stephanie’s favorite skincare ingredient 21:57 – The pore-clogger ingredient checker 22:50 – Final thoughts

Why Glycolic Acid, Retinol & Vitamin C Actually Work | Marini Skin Solutions with Sariah Yackee

Marie Matteucc [https://instagram.com/mmmbeautysecrets]i sits down with Marini Skin Solutions [https://mariniskinsolutions.com] representative Sariah Yackee [https://instagram.com/sariah_mariniskinsolutions] to discuss the skincare ingredients changing the way professionals approach acne, aging, pores, pigmentation, and skin health. From glycolic acid and retinol to vitamin C, PDRN, and barrier repair, this episode breaks down why certain ingredients work, why others fail, and how Jan Marini Skin Solutions became one of the most respected professional skincare lines in the industry. Topics include: * glycolic acid for congestion and pores * why most vitamin C serums irritate skin * retinol without excessive peeling or damage * acne solutions for teens and adults * glass skin and pore refinement * PDRN / salmon DNA skincare * barrier repair and healing * NeuroSmooth and “soft landing” after neurotoxins * skincare myths and misconceptions * why Marie switched skincare brands after years of loyalty Hosted by Marie Matteucci Powered by glamlink [https://glamlink.net/podcast] Subscribe for more conversations with beauty and wellness professionals, treatment education, skincare innovations, and industry insights. 00:00 – Introduction & Meet Sariah Yackee 01:22 – Why Marie Switched Skincare Brands 02:17 – The Vitamin C & Retinol Skepticism 04:41 – Discovering Jan Marini Skin Solutions 05:36 – Why the Jan Marini System Stands Out 06:26 – BioClear & the Power of Glycolic Acid 08:36 – How Glycolic Acid Improves Skin 10:08 – Congestion, Blackheads & Enlarged Pores 13:25 – Siesta Serum & Non-Irritating Vitamin C 16:08 – DMAE, Lifting & Skin Tightening Benefits 17:43 – The Neck Cream Everyone Talks About 19:55 – Why Jan Marini Retinol Is Different 21:48 – Duality for Acne & Teen Skin Concerns 24:27 – Reboot, PDRN & Salmon DNA Explained 26:21 – Reboot for Healing & Barrier Repair 27:25 – NeuroSmooth, Glass Skin & Pore Refinement 30:26 – Favorite Jan Marini Products 31:16 – Final Thoughts & Why Marie Made the Switch

From Receptionist to Spa Owner at 23 | Jessica Leigh on Building a Beauty Business

Jessica Leigh [https://instagram.com/jessicaleigh_legacy] shares how she went from working as a receptionist to owning a medical spa at just 23 years old. In this episode of The Beauty Vault Podcast [https://glamlink.net/podcast], we talk about what it really takes to build a beauty business, the challenges behind the scenes and the lessons that aren’t taught in beauty school. From struggling to pay herself while running a spa to hiring a mentor and transforming her business, Jessica breaks down the decisions that shaped her career. We also talk about her transition into coaching, working with brands like XO8 Skin and how she now helps other beauty professionals grow, scale and build sustainable businesses.If you’re an esthetician, beauty professional or business owner, this conversation gives real insight into what it takes to succeed in the beauty industry. Subscribe to The Beauty Vault Podcast for more conversations with professionals shaping the industry. Learn more about Jessica Leigh: https://jessicaleighlegacy.com [https://jessicaleighlegacy] Powered by Glamlink [https://glamlink.net/magazine]-Created for the beauty + wellness industry Hosted by Marie Matteucci [https://instagram.com/mmmbeautysecrets] 0:00 Jessica's Journey in the Beauty Industry 02:11 Transition to Esthetician and Business Owner 05:40 Challenges and Lessons as a Business Owner 08:53 Selling the Business and Moving Forward 11:46 Coaching and Mentoring in the Beauty Industry 14:05 Plans for the New Med Spa 17:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Diagnosed With Cancer At 30, Now She Runs A Full-Service Medspa | Brianna Shaneybrook Omni Luminous

In this episode of the Beauty Vault Podcast, we sit down with Brianna [https://instagram.com/bri_omniluminous_ink] of Omni Luminous, a Las Vegas-based beauty professional whose journey is anything but typical.Brianna is known for offering an incredible range of services-from tattoo artistry and advanced aesthetics to laser treatments, microneedling, and more. But behind her skill set and growing business is a story of resilience that reshaped her entire path.At 30, Brianna was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and went through years of treatments, surgeries, and recovery. What could have stopped her instead became a turning point. After navigating one of the most difficult chapters of her life, she made the decision to rebuild-stepping fully into the beauty industry and creating something of her own.Today, she runs a full-service beauty studio in Las Vegas, bringing together multiple disciplines under one roof. From creative artistry to corrective treatments, her approach is rooted in transformation-helping clients feel confident in both how they look and how they feel.Hosted by Marie Matteucci  @mmmbeautysecrets  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCb-jXl7NkT69_uXMVKuhd0A] Powered by Glamlink [https://glamlink.net/magazine]- Created for the beauty + wellness industry00:00 Introduction & Brianna’s Background 00:24 Full-Service Beauty: Everything She Offers 01:38 Favorite Treatments: Lasers, Tattoos & Transformation 02:29 Microneedling with Exosomes Explained 03:04 Laser Treatments & Results 03:50 From Makeup to Aesthetics (Wanting to Be an Injector) 04:47 Opening Her Spa & Managing Multiple Services 05:30 Cancer Diagnosis at 30 06:27 27 Surgeries, Treatments & Recovery 07:28 Investment Opportunity & Building Her Business 08:18 Expanding into a Larger Studio & Team 08:58 Skincare Lines & Client Approach 09:52 Future Expansion Plans in Las Vegas 10:55 Receiving the Cancer Diagnosis (Emotional Impact) 12:12 Complications, Advocacy & Finding Answers 13:07 Early Symptoms & Fighting for a Diagnosis 14:30 Managing Life, Family & Business Through Cancer 15:23 “I Decided I Wasn’t Sick Anymore” 16:13 Mindset, Normalcy & Pushing Through 17:06 Life After Cancer & Perspective 18:16 Tattoo Style & Creative Passion 19:22 Expansion Plans & Opening in Henderson 20:03 Where to Find Brianna & Omni Luminous 21:55 Closing & Final Thoughts