Best Reika Podcasts (2024)

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Naomi Sequeira | Career, Health and well-being 43:26

2y ago43:26

43:26

Welcome to our last episode of 2022, with our wonderful guest Naomi Sequeira! An Australian actress, presenter and model who you may have seen in the smash-hit The Evermoor Chronicles which has aired in over 160 countries! Most recently, Naomi has filmed a teen comedy 'Finally Me’, the rom com 'A Royal in Paradise' & the Stan original series “Total…

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Michael Brown | The Makeup Business, building a 20+ year career and the impact of emerging trends 37:43

2y ago37:43

37:43

An exciting episode this month, we introduce the very talented Michael Brown, a celebrity makeup artist, who is also known as the ‘go-to guy’ in beauty. His makeup and beauty career started from his passion to help people feel and look good, no matter what their background, face structure, skin tone and skin concerns. You would have seen his work e…

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Polly ‘PJ’ Harding | New beginnings…career, motherhood & skin confidence 50:40

2y ago50:40

50:40

Today we are incredibly excited to have Polly Harding, better known as ‘PJ’, on the show! Known for her genuine, relatable and hilarious work on Australian and New Zealand radio, she is now living in New Zealand with her fiancé and beautiful baby boy, Charlie, who is only a few weeks old. We are very lucky to have Polly on the show so soon, as a ne…

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Emilia Victoria | The skin you’re in: Living with Endometriosis 1:09:30

2y ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Welcome to a special episode on the Business of Skin. Brittany Vescio, the General Manager of derma aesthetics will be your host for this episode. We are discussing a topic very close to Brittany’s heart, Endometriosis, which she was diagnosed with 8 years ago. Brittany chats with, Emilia Victoria, who has made an incredible impact as an Endometrio…

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DJ Tigerlily | Behind the decks - Building a brand, conscious living & skin wellness 1:04:00

2+ y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

This month Reika talks with none other than, DJ Tigerlily, also known as Dara Lawson, who is a well-known DJ, producer and wellness enthusiast from Sydney, Australia. Her music career has gone from strength to strength where she now plays to tens of thousands of people around the world including Australia, the US, Asia and Europe. Constantly workin…

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Gemma Watts | The business of Glow & the future of skin 1:21:19

2+ y ago1:21:19

1:21:19

On this month’s podcast, Simone Vescio is talking with Gemma Watts, who is an incredibly talented journalist, presenter, podcast host, beauty influencer and businesswoman, working across fashion and beauty. Gemma has been working in the Australian media landscape since 2012 for over five years, having worked simultaneously as a contributing Beauty …

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Natalie Barr | The Big Announcement 54:00

2+ y ago54:00

54:00

This month, both Simone and Reika are on the podcast together, to welcome back a past guest to the show and make a big announcement that you will not want to miss! It has been a little over a year, but in such a short period of time Natalie Barr has gone from strength to strength. Now a co-host on Australia’s favourite breakfast TV show, Sunrise, w…

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Sophie Chung | Real, relatable & unapologetically honest 29:13

2+ y ago29:13

29:13

This month Reika chats with Sophie Chung, beauty & lifestyle influencer, editor and entrepreneur. Residing in Auckland, New Zealand, Sophie has created a loyal following, through her polished aesthetic, carefully curated content and relatable posts. Away from the ‘gram’, Sophie works as a beauty editor for M2woman Magazine. Published quarterly in N…

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Asha Evertsz | Skin care from inside out, to outside in 42:17

2+ y ago42:17

42:17

On this episode we will be talking to Asha Evertsz who is a leader in natural skin therapy with expertise in corneotherapy, as an experienced Corneotherapist and facialist, plus also a certified naturopath. Having struggled with cystic acne and pigmentation, Asha set out to successfully overcome her own skin issues. With an in-depth and personal un…

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Shelly Horton | Skin that doesn't lie 1:01:21

2+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

This week, Reika talks with journalist, TV presenter, MC, and owner of ShellShocked media, Shelly Horton. With an amazing career spanning over twenty-eight years, Shelly is known for her authenticity, honesty and cheeky humour . Forging her own path in media, Shelly is now a regular commentator on Channel 9’s Today Show and Today Extra. Plus a colu…

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Lia Trebilcock | Skin Needling 101 1:18:25

2+ y ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Today we are very excited to have Lia Trebilcock back on the show with us! Lia has been a leader in the Skin Industry for over 18 years. Lia’s passion for skin and working with skin conditions began while she owned her own clinic and worked alongside Naturopaths to get to the bottom of skin imbalances. Using a combination of nutritional support, pr…

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Brooke Mojet: derma aesthetics Australasia | Rosacea Part 3 of 3 1:12:29

3y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

We continue to listen to Brooke Mojet in Rosacea Part 3 of 3, about the importance of having multiple thorough skin consultations and understanding the role and responsibilities that both the clinic and their client have throughout the rosacea skin journey. Simone and Brooke discuss in detail about being able to stabilise rosacea with the principle…

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Brooke Mojet: derma aesthetics Australasia | Rosacea Part 2 of 3 42:35

3y ago42:35

42:35

Continuing on from the previous podcast, we continue to tackle the topic of Rosacea and how it affects the skin and the person who is suffering from this skin condition. Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects a growing proportion of our community. It can have some serious implications by affecting a clients wellbeing and quality of life. W…

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Brooke Mojet: derma aesthetics Australasia | Rosacea Part 1 of 3 57:22

3y ago57:22

57:22

Today we are excited to introduce you to Brooke Mojet. Brooke has been with us at derma aesthetics for over two years and is an integral part of the team. Brooke is our Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian Business Development Manager and is a Dermal Clinician holding a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Dermal Science from Victoria Unive…

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Combating Homesickness and Food 36:58

3y ago36:58

36:58

Just talking about different ways I fight burn out and keep homesickness away. And food talk.

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Margaret Walsh: derma aesthetics Australasia | How to actively lead your team! 38:29

3y ago38:29

38:29

Today we welcome ‘Recent Hall of Fame’ Recipient, Margaret Walsh; one of the most globally well-respected skincare experts. Margaret has been instrumental with so many developments in the field of skin-through your pioneering work with the New Zealand Association of Beauty Therapists, pro-actively working with students as they learn the tricks of t…

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Catching Up to 2021 39:22

3y ago39:22

39:22

I just ramble about what's happened the last 3 years since I updated this thing. Moving, Olympics, Pandemic talk, vaccines.

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Transportation, but mostly trains! 27:35

3y ago27:35

27:35

2021 and trying to restart. I talk about trains and transportation and finish off this episode that I tried to make 3 years ago. I also review Lawson's Moogle Ponpon-cha because teh horror.

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Paul Gordon: derma aesthetics Australasia | Hard Decisions Made Easy 37:32

3y ago37:32

37:32

We are extremely privileged to host the accomplished, Paul Gordon: CEO of Catalyze, a company of transformational leaders, communicators, entrepreneurs, academics, tech-adopters and life-long learners, who all live by the principles of Decision Thinking who teach us to push ourselves to invite more diversity, transparency and integrity to everythin…

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Fiona Tuck: derma aesthetics Australasia | The Forensic Nutritionist 51:28

3+ y ago51:28

51:28

Today we welcome ‘The Forensic nutritionist’; Fiona Tuck, who is one of the most well-respected skincare and nutrition experts in Australia. Fiona, like many of our podcast guests, believes in a no-nonsense approach to health and well-being and is passionate about bringing transparency and integrity into the skincare and wellness industry. She is t…

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Gay Wardle: with Reika Roberts | derma aesthetics Australasia | Decoding the Skin Barrier! 39:12

3+ y ago39:12

39:12

I can bet your bottom dollar if you’re an Aesthetician in the industry, that you’re familiar with Gay’s work; she’s a fabulous businesswoman, coach, and mentor; not to mention an internationally sought after keynote speaker and skin educator. Last year, just before COVID hit, Gay established her latest venture, Skin Energy on the Gold Coast. In 201…

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Fleur Heazlewood: Well-Being Aware! Being Mentally Healthy! 39:29

3+ y ago39:29

39:29

Welcome to our dermaviduals podcasts series, “The Business of Skin”. In this podcast we welcome Fleur Heazelwood, from the Blueberry Institute. Fleur has had a very successful 20-year corporate career and as a past CEO, Fleur is well experienced in workplace resilience and wellbeing leadership. Fleur understands the challenges of leading people thr…

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Pia Kynoch: ‘Let’s talk everything “emotional stress" | Gut-Brain-Skin Axis’ 38:12

3+ y ago38:12

38:12

You may recognise Pia’s name from one of our previous podcasts with us on digestion and the "gut-skin axis" as well as her warm tone and voice through her educational posts on social media and in Dermascope magazine, the ASDC blog, Spa Beauty NZ and also the APJ Journal. A beauty business owner herself, Pia has now transitioned into providing holis…

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Rebecca Miller: The Skin Whisperer! 44:06

3+ y ago44:06

44:06

So who is Rebecca Miller? She is one of the most remarkable business woman, an entrepreneur, mother, business coach, motivational speaker and team leader that I have met… and what a perfect time to delve deep into the achievements of such an inspiring woman, as we have just celebrated IWD and continue the year with the #choosetochallenge campaign. …

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Tamara Reid: ‘How to Create community and Culture within your team through conscious leadership’ 39:52

3+ y ago39:52

39:52

We are so excited and privileged to host the incredible Tamara Reid as our guest on our podcasts series, 'The Business of Skin'. Tamara’s impressive career has progressed from the Spa sector of the skin therapy field, to Clinic and Spa Management spanning multiple sites, through a love for ‘team’ and empowerment of therapists and managers under her…

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Nat Barr: A stellar career and long history in the media! 30:40

3+ y ago30:40

30:40

Today we welcome Sunrise News Presenter Natalie Barr. A timely interview in the lead up to International Women's day when we recognise and applaud the women of the world, who, like Nat are an inspiration to us all. We ask Nat, as a hard working Mother of 2(now) teenage boys…..What is one thing you would say to any of our listeners today who may be …

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Susan Watts: derma aesthetics Australasia | Surviving the BIG C with Health Challenged Skin! 33:25

4y ago33:25

33:25

Today we’re going to talk about ‘Oncology Aesthetics’ - an accredited, specialist modality enabling skin treatment therapists to offer modified skin treatments to address skin manifestations that can result from cancer treatments such as burning, redness, super dry skin, pigmentation and scarring. These skin treatments can offer tremendous relief, …

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Lia Trebilcock: "Naturally Skin!" 49:39

4y ago49:39

49:39

“This is an extremely exciting time in the industry – never before have we had this calibre of products and modalities so available to us – we really can completely change a skin; never underestimate the influence this has on our clients lives and your level of job satisfaction!” Industry Education Specialist Lia Trebilcock, has been a leader in th…

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Pia Kynoch chats with Simone Vescio: Digestive Pathway To Our Skin! 41:12

4y ago41:12

41:12

Pia is a holistic skin therapist, an award winning Corneotherapist, award winning clinic owner, spiritual guide, naturopathist, author, key note speaker and educator. Anyone who has been in Pia's presence knows the aura and joy she brings to a room and to you. She is so very special in so many ways. Further to being the most amazing giving human…. …

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Robyn McAlpine: "I love skin and I want you to love yours" 37:57

4y ago37:57

37:57

"Slow down….for your journey of skin to glow” Robyn has spent over 15 years working as an expert skin therapist and 11 of those as a Practicing Corneotherapist in the aesthetics industry. She is a member on the board of education for the IAC which is a commitment that is not taken lightly. A self-confessed skin nerd, Robyn loves dispelling skin myt…

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Gillian Fox : Moderator, Senior Coach, Keynote Speaker | Leader in growth and development of women! 33:17

4y ago33:17

33:17

Today we welcome Gillian Fox; now Gillian isn’t directly in the business of skin- but like us she does appreciate what looking after her skin entails, and she is renowned for her leadership skills and in particular growth and development of women! Gillian has had a successful career as both a senior executive and entrepreneur. She is an author, mod…

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Jennifer Brodeur : Skin Guru to Oprah Winfrey & Michelle Obama speaks one-on-one to Simone Vescio on LED (light therapy) & her Celebrity Skin Secrets! 50:36

4y ago50:36

50:36

Welcome to our dermaviduals podcasts series, “The Business of Skin”. Let me introduce you to our “Business of Skin” guest today, Jennifer Broduer. Jennifer is the founder of JB Skin Guru, she is an inspiring female entrepreneur, teacher, and skin strategist too many VIP’s globally with over 20 years of experience in the aesthetics beauty industry. …

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Michele Chevalley Hedge: Thank You Gut, For My Skin! 44:02

4+ y ago44:02

44:02

Meet Michele Chevalley Hedge: I met Michele through talks she hosted over the years on nutrition, health and wellness, and from that moment I thought wow- this woman has lived and breathed corporate stress and gets my life - so we stayed in touch and Michele has presented at symposiums and been on panels with us because our nutrition and gut health…

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“Corneotherapy, is a science not a trend!”: Simone Vescio and Reika Roberts | Education and the science of Inside Out therapy! 37:43

4+ y ago37:43

37:43

Meet Simone Vescio | Business Partner, Co-Founder and Educator….Simone embraces her work to mentor our clinic owners and dermal therapists and has been instrumental in helping develop some of Australia’s most successful skin clinics. Simone recently founded the Australasian Academy of Corenotherapy after identifying a lack of non-product aligned ad…

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Charlotte Rimmer introduces derma aesthetics Australasia | From the beginning with Reika Roberts and Simone Vescio! 36:24

4+ y ago36:24

36:24

Welcome Charlotte Rimmer: a local Northern Beaches resident, who founded Aide de MD. Charlotte’s diverse experience in sales and operational management and recruitment firms in both London and Sydney provided solid experience for her business. Aide de MD has been operating for over 14 years. As part of her portfolio, Charlotte chaired the Advisory …

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AAAinJapan: Typhoon Season is Here. 31:47

6+ y ago31:47

31:47

Lateness and torrential downpour. A review of Sokenbisui. Watching anime in Japan resources. Music talk about the band Luck Life. Contact info.

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AAAinJapan: I'm on a business trip! 38:04

6+ y ago38:04

38:04

A little bit of logistics, talk about eikaiwa business trips, music, acceptance of foreigners in Japan, my influences and long-term podcast focus.

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AAAinJapan: Earthquake, Event Goodies, Death 55:58

6+ y ago55:58

55:58

I go over an earthquake, emergency services, event collab goodies, and saying goodbye to loved ones and hard life decisions.

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AAAinJapan: Introduction and General Living 49:24

6+ y ago49:24

49:24

Long introduction and general life in Japan. Interests and background information.

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Reika's Japan Adventures (Trailer) 0:42

6+ y ago0:42

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Dreaming Kyoto #6 - Michael Whittle 1:06:55

7+ y ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Dreaming Kyoto #6 - Michael Whittle by Dreaming KyotoBy Dreaming Kyoto

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Dreaming Kyoto #5 - Reika Hunt 1:07:58

8+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Reika Hunt, who also goes by the stage name Elizabeth Etta, is a brilliant singer and songwriter hailing from Kyoto, Japan and who currently resides in California. Her band, Pirates Canoe is a critically acclaimed progressive Americana band that has performed at South by Southwest and has been featured in Rolling Stone and Esquire. We were lucky en…

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Dreaming Kyoto #4 - Lawrence Barrow 27:38

8+ y ago27:38

27:38

Today’s guest is Lawrence Barrow, a ceramic artist and Zen monk who is currently working from his studio in the foothills of Higashiyama. I visited him there several months ago and we discussed a wide range of topics including zen, pottery and life in Japan. Without further ado, here’s Lawrence Barrow.…

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