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 25 - Permanent Makeup with Yulia Meoded

10/21/2020

What is bimatoprost? How can it interfere with permanent makeup retention? Whether you are a permanent makeup artist or considering having permanent makeup done, this podcast is a must listen.

Ep 24 - Retinoids with Amanda Hughes

10/14/2020

We've heard about retinol; it is not a new ingredient. But how many forms of retinoids are there? How are they converted within the skin? How do we select the appropriate form and navigate an onboarding to skin care routines?

Ep 23 - Chemical Peels with Metaxia Dalikas

10/07/2020

What is the rhythm factor of peels? How have chemical peels evolved from free acids to resurfacing combinations? We have witnessed an evolutionary change in chemical peel solutions and protocols and discuss it all with the Peel Queen.

Ep 22 - Integrative health, gut health, and the skin with Dr. Kaitlyn Popp

09/30/2020

What does butt acne and gut health have to do with your complexion? No doubt, there is a connection between what goes IN our bodies and what shows up ON your skin. Listen to Dr. Kaitlyn Popp explain it all!

Ep 21 - Is Your Head in the Game?

09/23/2020

Having your own skin care practice has its benefits—but is your head really in the game? Kimbella Trent (LE), spa owner and creator of The Solo Esthetician, a private Facebook group, shares her advice and resources on starting and keeping your skin care business.

Ep 20 - Vulnerability: Is it the next step to your career success?

09/16/2020

Vulnerability is one of the most powerful emotions humans can feel. It can be excruciatingly difficult to open oneself to vulnerability—but being vulnerable can also create one of the most beautiful transitions to the next chapter in your career.

Ep 19 - Contemplating Your Exodus from the Skin Care Industry?

09/09/2020

Have you lost that loving feeling? Toshiana Baker shares her career transformation, from the treatment room to beauty educator to esthetic career coach, with hacks for achieving a customized esthetic career.

Ep 18 - Launching a New Business During a Pandemic: Crazy or Crazy Brilliant?

07/10/2020

COVID-19 has given us time to reflect on our careers. Are we working where we want to work? ASCP member Tawna Coose shares her journey into entrepreneurship during the least opportune time to launch a business.

Ep 17 - The Male Perspective in a Female-Dominated Industry

07/07/2020

What would it feel like to be a man in a female dominated industry? Male esthetician Dylan Magnuson discusses treatment room obstacles and what it means to provide a “safe space” to the LGBTQ community.

Ep 16 - ASCP Esty Talk: A Platform for Understanding—Inequalities in Esthetics - Part 2

07/01/2020

It’s time for an overdue conversation about systemic racism within the skin care industry. Listen as JoElle and Toshiana share the challenges and successes they’ve ocercome.

Ep 15 - ASCP Esty Talk: A Platform for Understanding—Inequalities in Esthetics - Part 1

07/01/2020

It’s time for an overdue conversation about systemic racism within the skin care industry. Listen as JoElle and Toshiana share the challenges and successes they’ve ocercome.

Ep 14 - "Can You Smell the Terpenes?" with Aromatherapist, Wendy Pagaduan

06/18/2020

The smell of skin care products is important for many reasons. Humans are programmed to dislike synthetic scent because it is potentially harmful. But what do we know about the functional scent of terpenes?

Ep 13 - Reopen. Close. Reopen Again? How to Best Prepare with Jaime Schrabeck

06/16/2020

California nail salon owner and state board advisor, Jaime, shares her opinions on what reopening, closing, and reopening again may look like throughout the year and why distraction could be your worst enemy.

Ep 12 - Poor Retail Sales? Not Anymore with Expert Advice from Maxine Drake

06/12/2020

Poor retail sales numbers aren’t a result of lack of interest or income, so what's really holding you back from having amazing retailing skills? Maxine asks all the questions you need to ask yourself to improve your retail sales.

Ep 11 - Giving Grace, Gratitude, and Exercising Patience with Ella Cressman

06/05/2020

We guarantee lots of laughs as Ella shares insights on exercising patience and gratitude. What does The Goonies, ultrasonic spatula, peanut butter whiskey, and Kourtney Kardashian have in common? Find out here!