ASCP Podcasts

ASCP Esty Talk Podcast

Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), ASCP Esty Talk and The Rogue Pharmacist is specifically created for estheticians. Where no topic is off limits, we share all kinds of great information on this podcast from ingredients and the science of the skin, to business, and beauty diversity.  We hope you come away having learned more about your career, the industry, and maybe even life in general!

Think of our show as a conversation between friends—not too structured, not too formal—sometimes very serious, but always genuine and authentic.

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Ep 388 – Resilient Beauty

Beauty consumer behavior is shifting in 2026. Maggie and Ella break down what these changes mean for client behavior, retail strategy, and growing your practice.

Ep 387 – Esthetics and Cosmetology Compacts

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Laura Puryear, ASCP’s government relations director, breaks down what the compacts are, how they impact estheticians, and why advocacy for your career.

Ep 385 – Men’s Beauty Market

From reactive visits to proactive, results-driven routines, the male client is evolving. Maggie and Ella discuss the shift and share strategies to grow your male client base.

Ep 384 – Coulda Fooled Me

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella play a game called “Coulda Fooled Me,” exploring the beliefs and assumptions that have tripped up estheticians over the years.

Ep 377 – Drugstore Dupes

Dupes are everywhere in skin care right now, but similar ingredients do not always mean similar performance.

Ep 376 – Beauty on Their Terms: The DIY Boom

From cutting their own bangs to spacing out appointments, clients are changing how they engage with beauty. Ella and Maggie unpack the DIY beauty boom and what it means for estheticians in the treatment room.

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