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The Everyday Beauty ProSian Ayers-Harden, LE — Skin Care By Sian: Teaching at the Santa Barbara City College Esthetics Program, Holistic Esthetics, and Running a Business
In this episode of Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with Sian Ayers-Harden—licensed esthetician, holistic skincare expert, and esthetics instructor at the Santa Barbara City College Cosmetology Academy (the very program I graduated from!).
Sian shares her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mom to thriving esthetician, business owner, and beloved educator. She opens up about building clientele as a new professional, the importance of uplifting community within the beauty industry, and her transition into teaching at Santa Barbara City College.
We talk holistic skin health, why barrier-supportive treatments matter, how estheticians can stand ou...
2025-11-1656 minThe Everyday Beauty ProSarah Fox, LE — LASHFOX: A Lash Business Built on Boundaries, Integrity, Continued Growth, and Confident Pricing
In this episode of Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with esthetician and lash artist Sarah Fox, founder of LashFox in Ventura, CA. Sarah shares her journey from starting beauty school at just 20 years old to running her own thriving business for over a decade.
She opens up about the early challenges of building clientele, the importance of setting firm boundaries with clients, and how she stayed committed to her craft—even through the uncertainty of COVID shutdowns. Sarah also talks about finding her niche in creating natural-looking lash extensions, why she prioritizes client education and...
2025-09-1244 minThe Everyday Beauty ProNicole Sanchez, Esthetician: Rediscovering Passion, Navigating Career Detours & Building a Skincare Business Rooted in Family, Community, and Self-Care
In this episode of The Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with Nicole Sanchez, a bilingual esthetician and owner of All You Skincare Spa in Port Hueneme, California.
Nicole shares her candid journey from feeling lost after esthetics school to building a thriving esthetics business serving her local Spanish-speaking community.
She opens up about the challenges she’s faced in her esthetics career—from early business setbacks to misaligned work environments, and even unexpected city zoning issues—and how each obstacle became a stepping stone toward her current success.
Tune in to hear...
2025-05-0857 minThe Everyday Beauty ProLaura Tanner, Esthetician: From a Devastating Layoff to DMK Skincare Educator, How a Career in Esthetics Was Born + More
In this episode of The Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with DMK Skincare educator Laura Tanner to discuss her unexpected journey into esthetics.
From a career in retail and a devastating layoff to discovering her passion for skincare through a chance encounter with DMK’s founder, Danné Montague-King, Laura shares how she found her true calling.
Join me as we dive into her experience transitioning from customer service to education, the power of DMK’s enzyme therapy, and the importance of business knowledge for estheticians. Laura also shares valuable insights on pricing, retai...
2025-03-3155 minThe Everyday Beauty ProLaura Larrabee, Esthetician: Pivoting Into Education/Training, Why Continuing Ed Is Vital for Success, Working with 360 Wellness Education & More
In this episode of The Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with the incredibly accomplished esthetician and educator, Laura Larrabee.
With a background spanning business development, publishing, and esthetics education, Laura shares her fascinating career journey—from obtaining her master’s degree in English Language Literature to becoming a leader in esthetics education and business development at 360 Wellness Education.
We discuss:
The evolution of esthetics from traditional “fluffy” spa treatments to results-focused treatments
How to pivot into education and training in the beauty industry
The importance of continuing education (CEUs) and how they impact...
2025-03-031h 00The Everyday Beauty ProHeaven Luna, Luna Beauty & Wellness: Business Ownership, Setting Professional Boundaries, Marketing Strategy & More
In this episode of Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with Heaven Luna of Luna Beauty and Wellness in Camarillo, California. Heaven shares her step-by-step journey through the beauty industry, starting with makeup and spray tanning to earning her massage therapy and esthetician licenses. Heaven offers her insights on “niching down,” client retention strategies, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Tune in to hear Heaven’s advice on balancing multiple services, successfully using marketing tools like Groupon, and the importance of protecting your body when performing physically demanding treatments.
Whether you’re a seasoned beauty pro or jus...
2025-02-0346 minThe Everyday Beauty ProTaylor Wilson, TJW Esthetics: Professional Growth, Educating for Starpil, Becoming an Author & More
In this episode of The Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with my friend Taylor Wilson, the Director of Education at Starpil Wax, to explore her incredible journey from hospitality management to becoming a licensed esthetician. We dive into her experiences in the waxing industry and discuss the importance of education and self-care in our field.
One of the most inspiring parts of our conversation is hearing about Taylor’s journey to becoming an author. She opens up about writing and publishing her book, The Waxer, a resource designed specifically for estheticians.
Taylor explains her go...
2024-12-0353 min
The Everyday Beauty ProRobin Pettus, Skin with Robin: Navigating Esthetician Career Growth, Entrepreneurship, and More
Welcome to the first episode of The Everyday Beauty Pro! Today we sit down with my friend from back in the day (all the way back to esthetician school!) Robin Pettus, an esthetician of 14 years, and owner of Skin with Robin in Long Beach, California.
Robin shares her journey from esthetician school at the Santa Barbara City College Cosmetology Academy, to running her own successful business.
We explore her early career struggles, including the frustrating challenge of finding her first job, and how she leveraged opportunities—like working for HydraFacial’s marketing team—to grow her expe...
2024-10-1047 min