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by Elaine Sterling
Welcome to Esthetician Unlocked, hosted by Elaine Sterling. You're now entering the podcast for navigating the fast-paced world of beauty trends. Through practical, expert-led conversations, we help you sift through the TikTok trends, Instagram reels and influencer recommendation to find what really works. Whether you’re a beauty newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, we’ll equip you with practical tips, honest reviews and the knowledge to make informed choices for your beauty journey. Tune in for fresh perspectives, myth-busting insights and everything you need to keep your beauty routine on point in this ever-evolving world!
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- 2 days ago39 min
Stop Running Your Spa Business by Memory ft. Daniela Woerner
Your spa business should not collapse the second you need a day off. Unfortunately, many do. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Daniela Woerner, Founder and CEO of Addo Aesthetics, to talk about the operational chaos hiding behind so many successful-looking beauty businesses. Daniela reveals why spa and salon owners keep running six and seven-figure businesses from memory, what an AI employee actually means, why systems protect the client experience and why “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” might be the most important business filter you ever use.
- 2 weeks ago46 min
Brushes, Beauty & the Business Behind It All ft. Anisa Telwar Kaicker
A brush is not just a brush. And if you can buy 50 of them for $10, Anisa Telwar Kaicker has questions for you beyond just the brushes. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Anisa, Founder and CEO of Anisa International, to talk about what it takes to build a global empire. She gets into the importance of cosmetic brush quality, ethical manufacturing, leadership evolution, philanthropy and why beauty professionals need to understand the tools they put in their hands. Anisa also reveals how a chance opportunity became a global beauty business, why quality beats cheap volume and why sometimes the smartest move is walking away from something good so you can protect what matters most.
- Sep 8, 202636 min
Clean Beauty, Biotech & The Future of Skincare ft. Krupa Koestline
Beauty marketing loves a shiny ingredient. Krupa Koestline loves a formula that actually makes sense. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Krupa Koestline, award-winning cosmetic chemist and founder of KKT Innovation Labs, to talk about clean beauty, custom formulation, biotech ingredients, what melanated skin really needs, exosomes, salmon sperm and why skincare brands need to stop pretending one product can do everything. Krupa brings the science without the scare tactics, the skepticism without the snobbery and a very clear reminder: ingredients need context.
- Aug 25, 20261h 3m
Skincare Is More Than a Side Hustle ft. Kathy Walton
Skincare is not the cute little add-on at checkout. It is the foundation of the client relationship, the result, and the margin play. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Kathy Walton, CEO and Founder of Inspira Skin, to talk about her 25 years in aesthetics, private label skincare, client education, TikTok trends and why slapping your logo on a bottle does not magically build a brand. Kathy gets into why providers need to stop thinking in one-off treatments and start building complete client journeys that include skincare, education, trust and a real plan.
- Aug 11, 202658 min
The LA Facialist on Beauty Hype & What Actually Works ft. Candace Marino
Trends, client orders, and the latest machines didn’t build Candace Marino’s reputation. Her hands-on authority did. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Candace Marino, founder of The LA Facialist in Beverly Hills, to talk about building a skincare business on authority, customization, retail and actual hands-on skill. Candace gets into why she walked away from HydraFacial, why clients need what their skin requires (not just what they ask for) and what building true expertise outside of Instagram posts actually takes.
- Jul 28, 20261h 4m
Stop Abusing Retinol: The Microbiome Conversation ft. Dr. Tiina Meder
The beauty industry has spent years selling bigger and stronger everything - higher concentrations, more actives and “better” results. But Dr. Tiina Meder asks: at what cost? In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Dr. Tiina Meder, dermatologist, cosmetic safety expert and founder of Meder Beauty, to unpack the microbiome, the rise of sensitive skin, the overuse of retinol and why safe skincare is not “less advanced” skincare. Tiina gets into peptides, probiotics, barrier health, brand education, the gut-skin-brain axis and why estheticians need to stop confusing aggressive with effective.
- Jul 14, 202654 min
Stop Freestyling on People’s Faces ft. Lyn Ross
Chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, devices, treatment stacking - the esthetics industry has never had more tools. But more tools never made a better practitioner. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Lyn Ross, founder of Institut’ DERMed, to talk about the science, discipline and emotional intelligence that has driven her skincare practice for over 4 decades. Lyn gets into the product knowledge estheticians cannot afford to fake, why unconditioned skin should not be pushed into aggressive treatments and why the healing power of touch still matters in a device-obsessed industry.
- Jun 30, 202630 min
The Beauty Business Advice Estheticians Don’t Get in School ft. Crystal Ngozi Ochemba
A lot of estheticians are taught how to treat skin. Not nearly enough are taught how to run a business that survives. In this episode of Esthetician Unlocked, host Elaine Sterling sits down with Crystal Ngozi Ochemba, founder and lead esthetician of Crystal Ngozi Beauty and Esthetics, to talk about building a real, profitable, and purpose-led practice. From niching down in skin of color to pricing with confidence, preselling services, protecting cash flow, and leading with education instead of equipment flexes, Crystal shares the kind of advice estheticians usually have to learn the hard way. This episode serves as a much-needed reminder that nothing can save a bad beauty business - not even the most expensive lasers in town.
About Esthetician Unlocked
Welcome to Esthetician Unlocked, hosted by Elaine Sterling. You're now entering the podcast for navigating the fast-paced world of beauty trends. Through practical, expert-led conversations, we help you sift through the TikTok trends, Instagram reels and influencer recommendation to find what really works. Whether you’re a beauty newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, we’ll equip you with practical tips, honest reviews and the knowledge to make informed choices for your beauty journey. Tune in for fresh perspectives, myth-busting insights and everything you need to keep your beauty routine on point in this ever-evolving world!
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