Today's guest is Dr Feng Yang from Melbourne Clinical Laser on behalf of Cynosure Australia Dr. Yang boasts over three decades of extensive experience in General Medicine, Surgery, and Cosmetic Medicine. He honed his skills at Beijing Medical University before embarking on a surgical fellowship at The Alfred Hospital in 1994, which marked the begin…

Today’s guest is Maria Cocciolone from INSKIN Cosmedics Driven by a deep passion for the professional beauty industry, and a desire to create greater transparency for skin professionals and their patients, Maria Enna-Cocciolone founded INSKIN COSMEDICS in 2007. With almost 40 years industry experience, Maria Enna-Cocciolone is the golden thread tha…

Today’s guest is Katy Bacon from Murad Australia Katy is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the beauty, health, and wellness industry. As the Education Director for Murad, responsible for the Asia Pacific region, she leverages her expertise as a dermal therapist, clinical nutritionist, and cosmetic chemist to advocate fo…

Today’s guests are Jessica Goldenberg and Sophie Lucas from Home of Aesthetics Embodying a fusion of knowledge, passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Sophie and Jessica are the driving forces behind Home of Aesthetics. With a rich background spanning over 17 years in beauty therapy, Sophie has emerged as a highly skilled Business Developm…

Today’s guest is Dr Ingrid Tall from Cosmetic Image Clinics and Aquarius Health and Medispa With 25 years of experience as a General Practitioner and cosmetic doctor, Dr Ingrid Tall has made a significant mark in the medical and cosmetic fields. Her journey was inspired by the rejuvenating power of day spas experienced during family vacations in Eu…

Today’s guest is Dr Gordon Ku for Austramedex With over 26 years of experience in various areas of medicine and surgery, with a special focus on cosmetic medicine and liposuction surgery, Dr. Gordon Ku stands at the forefront of Australia's premier clinical educators in facial anatomy, cosmetic injectables, regenerative medicine and thread lifting.…

Today’s guest is Carly Knowles for Candela Medical Carly is an entrepreneur and multi-business owner who believes that ongoing education and lifelong learning are the keys to success. With a wealth of knowledge and deep passion for the hair & beauty industry, her main focus is on all things business. Having directed 2 successful skin clinics, one w…

Today’s guest is Sarah Hudson for Lumenis Sarah is an Aesthetic Practitioner who, for over twenty-five years, has provided aesthetic skin services to valued clients and been a leader in aesthetic skin therapy. Frequently invited to share her knowledge at industry events, work groups, seminars and panels, Sarah is renowned for her expertise in the f…

Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica PRO Sarah Hughes is the Learning and Development Manager for The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica PRO. Sarah has been a therapist for over 25 years with her area of expertise lying in skin science and skin health, this being the catalyst that led her to gain her bachelor’s degree in appli…

Today’s guest is Deb Farnworth-Wood from ISSADA. Deb founded/bought and grew 10 successful businesses before buying Issada Cosmetics in 2020. Since then she has launched Issada Clinical Formula which had already been in development for two years at that stage. Moved the business into its own manufacturing facility, and reshaped the business for gro…

Today’s guest is Terri Vinson Jones from Synergie Skin. Terri is an internationally renowned skin scientist, cosmetic chemist, author, and founder of Australian skincare brand, Synergie Skin. With over 20 years of experience in formulating, Terri is a leading skin expert, acclaimed skincare educator, and the published author of Skinformation: A Cle…

This episode contains depictions of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Today’s guest is Agnes Dube from Zebra Aesthetics Agnes Dube is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind Zebra Aesthetics. As a woman of color, she has dedicated her career to promoting inclusivity within the Aesthetic industry in Australia. With a p…

Today’s guest is David Kosenko from the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australia. David graduated from Monash University in 1987 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1994. He has always had an interest in GP ‘dermatology’ and skin cancer medicine and in 2007 he branched into cosmetic medicine, subsequently…

Today’s guest is Chris Kourtis from Beauty & Aesthetic Insurance Brokers. Chris is the Senior Account Manager for Beauty and Aesthetic Insurance Brokers and has been looking after clients business insurance needs for almost 20 years. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding all things insurance, with an in-depth understanding of the Bea…

Today’s guest is Emma Hindmarsh from Murad Australia. Since arriving on Sydney’s Northern Beaches 14 years ago, Emma has worked with all major Australian retailers; department stores, pharmacies, e-tailers, grocery businesses and pure-play cosmetics enterprises. She’s nurtured businesses, propelled innovation and launched brands across the globe an…

Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica PRO Sarah Hughes is the Mediclinic Training Manager for The International Dermal Institute. Sarah has been a therapist for over 25 years with her area of expertise lying in skin science and skin health, this being the catalyst that led her to gain her associate degree as a Dermal Therapist. Sarah Hughe…

Today's guest is Felecia Tappenden the Founder and Owner of CANGRO, an Australian beauty enterprise created by her own personal need for a safe, effective and affordable solution to achieving longer and thicker natural lashes. Felicia launched her first product, Long Lashes Eyelash Enhancer, in 2017 after 12 months of rigorous research, human trial…

Today’s guest is Kelly Inglis for Smartpay. Kelly is an Award-Winning Beauty Therapist & Cosmetic Tattooist with over 19 years experience in the industry. Kelly completed her Diploma of Beauty Therapy at The Centre of Excellence before founding the Award-Winning Pure Skin Clinic in 2007. Since then she has been providing Geelong and surrounds with …

Today’s guest is Chi Marie from Beauti Software With 15 years of experience in the beauty industry as both a salon owner and a marketing coach and strategist, China Marie identified that existing salon software options were not meeting the day-to-day challenges faced by salon owners which in turn was limiting their business potential. Who better th…

Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica PRO Sarah Hughes is the Mediclinic Training Manager for The International Dermal Institute. Sarah has been a therapist for over 25 years with her area of expertise lying in skin science and skin health, this being the catalyst that led her to gain her associate degree as a Dermal Therapist. Sarah Hughe…

Today’s guest is Chrissy Alger from Ethical Sales and Consultation Platform Chrissy Alger is an award-winning skin clinic entrepreneur, salon and clinic business coach, marketing strategist and psychologist who offers well-informed insights into business strategy for the beauty and cosmetics industry. With a proven track record of helping hundreds …

Today’s guest is Dr Konstantin Sulamanidze for MARA Aesthetics Dr. Konstantin is an esteemed Plastic Aesthetic Reconstructive Surgeon, Dermatologist, and Cosmetologist. He is also a co-author of Aptos methods. Dr. Konstantin hails from the Republic of Georgia and is the son of Georgian Plastic Surgeon Dr Marlen Sulamanidze, inventor of the Aptos Th…

Today’s guest are Caitlin Donnelly and Antoinette Bologna from The Australian Beauty School Beauty Tutor Team Leader, Caitlin Donnelly has over 9 Years of experience in the beauty industry and has predominately worked in the salon and spa services prior to advancing into a more education based role with The Australian Beauty School. Antoinette Bolo…

Today’s guest is Dr Jon Exley for Professional Beauty Solutions. Jon’s interest in lasers began whilst studying physics both at the University of Leeds (UK) and the Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble (France). Following graduation with a first-class honours’ degree; he joined one of the UK’s leading medical laser research centres at the Universi…

Today’s guest is Kathryn Dumaresq from Australian Colour Technologies. Kathryn Dumaresq is a highly experienced skin therapist who has been working in the beauty industry for over 10 years. She joined this field with the aim of assisting individuals with their skin issues, particularly acne, which she personally struggled with due to hormonal break…

Today’s guest is Dr Abs Settipalli for Professional Beauty Solutions Dr. Settipalli (also known as Dr. Abs) is a dentist with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. After graduating from the University of Leeds in the UK, Dr Abs practices cosmetic medicine and dentistry at a global level. He is also a clinical trainer for m…

Today’s guests are Vanessa McDonald and Matt Williams from Salon Marketing Solutions Vanessa McDonald is a co-founder and director of Salon Marketing Solutions and has helped salons grow through strategic database-focused marketing since 2016. Vanessa entered the professional beauty industry over 20 years ago and has worked in various sales and mar…

Today’s guest is Andy Heyne from Millionaire Salon Coach Andy understands first-hand, the challenges of being in business, and everything that comes with business ownership. CEO of Millionaire Salon Coach and mineral makeup brand, Face-By-R, Andy also successfully runs The Skin Coaches Salon alongside his wife. With a growing family and multiple bu…

Today’s guest is Ray Friedrich from The Global Beauty Group. Ray is a senior commercial leader with extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Life Science Industry, including roles such as Sales Director, Brand Manager and National Sales Training Manager across industry leading companies. Ray has a science background and comple…

Today’s guest is Clinical Training Specialist And BDM Rhiannon Mitsopoulos from Lutronic Australia. Rhiannon brings a wealth of knowledge with over 15 years of experience. She has worked within Australia and around the world with a passion for specialised laser training and business support within the aesthetic, dermatology, and cosmetic surgery se…

Today’s guest is Dr Amira Sanki from The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr Amira Sanki is a fully trained and qualified Australian Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Amira graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2000 with Honours in Medicine and Surgery. She undertook her internship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.…

Today’s guest is Dr Ben Johnson from Osmosis Skincare. Founder and Formulator Dr Ben Johnson is a physician, inventor, and entrepreneur who has spent the last 25 years dedicated to solving some of the world’s most challenging skin and health conditions. He holds multiple patents related to skincare and wellness as a result of his unparalleled resea…

Today’s guest is Dr Irene Prantalos from Salubre. Dr. Irene Prantalos understands the challenges associated with severe skin problems. In her teens and 20s, Irene, along with her mother, spent years trying to find a solution for her severe psoriasis. In her quest for a doctor who could help her, Irene found relief through Chinese Medicine and took …

Today’s guest is Dr Guido Maronati for MARA Aesthetics Dr Guido Maronati graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan in 2000. In 2001 he qualified to practice as a Medical Doctor after passing the Italian Medical Board qualifying exam and is registered with the Provincial Order of Physicians and Surgeons of Milan. In his 2001-200…

Today’s guest is Kieren Coates from Lasertrade. With a strong background in biomedical engineering and medical equipment design, as well as many years of experience working in the aesthetic device industry with companies like Candela and the Global Beauty Group, Kieren is an expert in the field of aesthetic equipment. He founded Lasertrade in 2019,…

Today’s guest is Dr Tiina Meder from Meder Beauty. Dr Tiina Meder dreamed of a career in medicine from an early age. Initially fascinated by the harmony and rationality of chemistry, she found her calling in the idea of using science to help people. Dr Meder started out as a cardiologist, later turning to dermatology, arguably the nerdiest field of…

Today’s guest is Bronwyn Page from Candela Medical Australia. Bronwyn is a qualified registered nurse and has been a laser educator for Candela Medical Australia since 2008. Based in New Zealand, Bronwyn witnessed the arrival and dominance of lasers in the local market. She travels extensively around Asia, NZ and Australia training and working clos…

Today’s guest is Nicholas Goritsas from Air Purification and Disinfection Systems Nicholas is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate and focused on improving Communication, Connectivity and Engagement between businesses and consumers, delivering great experiences, resulting in increased Brand Awareness, Revenue and Consumer Satisfaction. In 2019 N…

Today’s guest is Dr David Kosenko for Cynosure Australia. David graduated from Monash University in 1987 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1994. He has always had an interest in GP ‘dermatology’ and skin cancer medicine and in 2007 he branched into cosmetic medicine, subsequently attaining Fellowship wi…

Today’s guest is Jean Wilson from Device Consulting. Jean started her professional career as a Registered Nurse, in Intensive Care, more than 15 years ago, and she discovered her passion for skin shortly after. Raised in North QLD, Mackay, Jean moved to Brisbane to complete her Schooling and University Studies in Brisbane, at Queensland University …

Today’s guest is Sarah Hughes from Dermalogica Sarah Hughes is the Mediclinic Training Manager for The International Dermal Institute. Sarah has been a therapist for over 25 years with her area of expertise lying in skin science and skin health, this being the catalyst that led her to gain her associate degree as a Dermal Therapist. Sarah Hughes, M…

Today’s guest is Grazina Fechner from Front and Centre Training Solutions Grazina Fechner, better known as Griz, is a renowned communication expert both in Australia and Internationally. With over 25 years as a Facilitator, Grazina has trained people in pharmaceutical, media, motor sport racing, audiology, sporting, the medical fraternity and the a…

Today’s guest is Jacintha Murphy from The Aesthetic Co. Owner and Founder of the Aesthetic Co., and cosmedshop.com.au, Cosmetic Injector, and Registered Nurse, Jacintha is also a mother of two and knows first hand how hectic and exhausting life can be and the effects our appearance can have on our confidence and mental health. With the desire to cr…

Today’s guest is Kristen Robinson from Murad Skincare. Kristen Robinson developed a passion for skincare 20 years ago when she struggled with acne as a teenager and young adult. Frustrated and dissatisfied with traditional westernized medicine Kristen began a personal quest to solve her own and others’ acne skin issues. After graduating with a BS i…

Today’s guests are Elise Andrews from The Global Beauty Group and Cherie Tippett from Simply Elegant. As Clinical and Training Manager at The Global Beauty Group Elise brings both a wealth of skin science knowledge to her role. Obtaining a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, CIDESCO and ITEC Certified and a Bachelor of Health Science in Dermal Therapies, sh…

Today’s guest is Renee Smith from BLOOM powered by The French Beauty Academy With over 18 years of experience in the beauty, dermal, laser, cosmetic and retail industries at both educational and managerial levels, Renee has seen it all. Renee began her career in film and television as a make-up artist in The Lord of The Rings movie production, cont…

Today’s guest is Vanessa McDonald from Salon Marketing Creative Agency Vanessa McDonald is the founder and director of Salon Marketing Creative Agency, aka SMC, and has helped salons "stand out like a flamingo amongst a flock of pigeons" through database-focused marketing since 2016. Vanessa entered the professional beauty industry over 20 years ag…

Today’s guest is Professor Firas Al-Niaimi for Candela Medical. Professor Firas Al-Niaimi is a highly experienced consultant dermatologist, cosmetic and laser expert with over 15 years’ experience and an international standing. He trained in some of the UK's top hospitals and currently holds an honorary consultant position at the world-renowned St.…

Today’s guest is Candice Heskey from the Australasian College of Health and Wellness. Candice Heskey is a qualified Dermal Clinician and Nutritionist, with a history of extensive experience in the Health and Wellness industry, specialising in advanced treatment modalities and skin therapies. Beyond a deep practical and theoretical knowledge of the …

Today’s guest is Felecia Tappenden from CANGRO Cangro is an Australian owned and made company, founded by entrepreneurs Felecia Tappenden and Belinda Robinson. Their common experiences with eyelash growth serums led them to create an eyelash growth enhancer that was safe to use, low irritant and contained only approved ingredients. After enlisting …