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In an industry built around productivity, service and consistency many women are quietly burning out despite doing “everything right.” In this episode of the Beyond Esthetics Podcast, we sit down with our dear friend Marti Hutchinson to explore what happens when we stop forcing ourselves into linear business models and start honoring the natural rhythms of the female body. We talk about: Why women are cyclical, not constant, and how ignoring that impacts our energy, creativity, and confidence How understanding your menstrual cycle can reshape scheduling, marketing, client care, and leadership Letting go of guilt, comparison, and unrealistic expectations around productivity Building a business and career that feels sustainable, intuitive, and supportive instead of drainingThis conversation is an invitation to soften, listen, and work with your body rather than against it, while still creating success, momentum, and income in your esthetics career. If you’ve ever felt like the traditional way of “doing business” doesn’t quite fit you, this episode will help you see why and what’s possible when you honor your natural rhythm. Click here for the Medspa Mentor Cycles PDF https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nt12evct65ny5a7hzj9fu/MedspaMentorCycles.pdf?rlkey=hn6nlpo0gjv2mcth20svcdurb&st=948w0mw1&dl=0 Click here for the Medspa Mentor App https://www.medspamentorapp.com/offers/oi9kCEX2/checkout Find Marti Hutchinson @medspamentoracademy - www.medspamentorapp.com Stay connected! All socials  @thebeyondesthetics @sweetcheeksuniversity @jessguidesesthis Email us! hello@beyondestheticscoaching

What if progress doesn’t come from pushing forward, but from listening first? In this episode, we sit down with a holistic esthetician, Jessica Sailer, who is closing out her twenties and stepping into a new decade with intention, reflection, and deep respect for the body’s wisdom. Rather than focusing on expansion or “what’s next,” this conversation centers on slowing down, simplifying, and rebuilding trust with the nervous system, intuition, and self. We explore how skin can act as a signal rather than a flaw, why nourishment and consistency matter more than perfect protocols, and how stress, digestion, blood sugar, and hormones quietly influence both skin and overall well-being. Through lived experience and curiosity (not rigid expertise) our guest shares what she’s learned about honoring rhythms, letting go of control, and choosing presence over productivity. This episode is an invitation to soften urgency, release the pressure to have everything figured out, and trust that intentional living is still progress, even when it looks quieter from the outside. Continue the conversation & stay in the room:Follow @thebeyondesthetics on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for mentorship, mindset shifts, and grounded conversations for estheticians ready to rise. Follow Jess at @jessguidesesthis on Instagram & TikTok for intuitive leadership, clarity, and conscious growth. Follow Tiff at @sweetcheeksuniversity across all platforms for education, spiritual alignment, and building a career rooted in intention and excellence.

In this mini bonus episode, Tiff shares a powerful story from her childhood, one that didn’t fully reveal its meaning until years later. As a young girl competing in a statewide beauty pageant, she found herself forming a fast friendship with another contestant, one who would go on to win the entire competition. Looking back now, Tiff recognizes a familiar pattern that has followed her throughout her life: a natural pull toward the highest achievers, the confident ones, the top performers. Not from comparison, but from deep alignment. This episode is a reflection on proximity, frequency, and growth. On how surrounding yourself with people who are already operating at the level you aspire to reach can raise your own vibration, expand your vision, and open doors you didn’t even know existed. It’s about learning through closeness, being inspired by excellence, and allowing yourself to rise to meet the energy of the room you choose to sit in. This message came through as a spiritual download, one that felt meant to be shared immediately with the Beyond Esthetics community. It’s an invitation to intentionally choose tables filled with the shakers and doers, the seers and believers, the people who challenge you to grow, stretch, and excel at your highest potential. If you’ve been feeling the pull toward “more,” this episode may help you understand why. If this story resonated with you, it’s likely because you’re being called to elevate the rooms you place yourself in. Growth doesn’t always require doing more, it often begins by choosing different proximity. Staying connected to spaces that challenge your thinking, raise your frequency, and normalize big visions is part of the work. ✨ Continue the conversation & stay in the room: Follow @thebeyondesthetics on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for mentorship, mindset shifts, and grounded conversations for estheticians ready to rise. Follow Jess at @jessguidesesthis on Instagram & TikTok for intuitive leadership, clarity, and conscious growth. Follow Tiff at @sweetcheeksuniversity across all platforms for education, spiritual alignment, and building a career rooted in intention and excellence.If this episode stirred something within you, trust that it wasn’t accidental. Sometimes the next step isn’t about pushing harder. It can simply be about choosing a table that reflects who you’re becoming. It's already yours babe!

There are years that ask us to pause — and years that ask us to move. In this episode, we explore the energy of the Fire Horse and what it means to move forward with power, authenticity, and alignment without burning ourselves out. This is a conversation for estheticians who are ready to trust their instincts, protect their nervous systems, and build momentum that actually supports their bodies, businesses, and lives. We talk about embodied confidence, regulated movement, and why authenticity is no longer optional — it’s essential. This is not a hustle year.It’s a year of truth in motion. Find Us:  Instagram: @thebeyondesthetics @jessguidesesthis @sweetcheeksuniversity TikTok: @beyondesthetics @jessguidesesthis @sweetcheeksuniversity Email us at [email protected]

In this solo episode, I (Jess) reintroduce myself, share my background story and the drive and intention behind this podcast and our coaching work.   I passionately get into something that quietly shapes everything: our relationship with our own attention, time, energy, and nervous system. I speak honestly about the mental noise I was experiencing,what brought me back to my center,and why peace and presence are not luxuries, they’re foundations. I share direction for you to do the same!  This episode could change your life faster than any other if you lean into it!  If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, scattered, or disconnected from yourself…If you’ve been craving more clarity, depth, and intentional living personally and professionally,this conversation is for you. Email me or DM me to sign up for my upcoming masterclass!  Opal App referral code: 7EUG3 Find us:  Instagram: @thebeyondesthetics @jessguidesesthis @sweetcheeksuniversity TikTok: @beyondesthetics @jessguidesesthis @sweetcheeksuniversity Email us! [email protected] 

In this special, impromptu episode of the Beyond Esthetics Podcast, we’re joined by two incredible voices from our community, Marti Hutchinson and Gabby Gaione, for an honest, heart-centered conversation rooted in connection, reflection, and collaboration. Together, we explore what it truly means to winter well — slowing down, softening, and honoring the natural cycles of life and business during the colder months. We share the meaningful gifts we’re giving our loved ones this season, how we’re navigating the holidays with intention, and what we’re personally and professionally releasing as we close out 2025, a powerful Year of the Snake and a collective 9 year of completion and shedding. We also dive into authenticity of what it looks like to show up as we are, let go of perfection, and allow our real stories to be part of our leadership. This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t have to happen alone. In fact, some of the most profound expansion happens in community. This conversation beautifully reflects one of our core values at Beyond Esthetics: community over competition. Collaboration, shared wisdom, and honest dialogue don’t dilute our voices, they amplify them. Whether you’re reflecting, releasing, or setting intentions for the year ahead, this episode invites you to slow down, tune inward, and remember the power of doing this work together. Find Us:  Instagram: @thebeyondesthetics @sweetcheeksuniversity @the_esthi_coach Tik Tok: @beyondesthetics7 @sweetcheeksuniversity @jessguidesesthies Email: [email protected]

Some years tear you open so you can finally see yourself clearly.This was that year. The Snake and the 9 Year peeled back layers that were never meant to come with us — the roles we outgrew, the identities we performed, the survival strategies that no longer protected us. Estheticians everywhere felt the shedding: the unraveling of old business models, the collapse of burnout culture, the deep return to truth. And now… the rising begins. As we step into the Horse and the 1 Year, a new era of estheticians is awakening.An era driven by authenticity, instinct, aligned momentum, and embodied leadership.An era where we stop performing and start becoming.An era where we rise not from pressure, but from purpose. In this powerful reflection episode, Jess and Tiffanie explore the collective transformation happening within the beauty industry — and the personal shifts they experienced along the way. If you’ve felt yourself shedding, awakening, or stepping into a version of yourself you barely recognize… this episode will meet you right where you are. A new era of estheticians is here.And you’re part of it. Find us:  Instagram @thebeyondesthetics @sweetcheeksuniversity @the_esthi_coach Email: hello@beyondestheticscoaching Aligned and Embodies Esthetician Success Fundamentals with Jess: January 19th via Zoom 9-12 MST DM to join The first 3 to sign up $77! Regular price is $117 

In this uplifting and inspiring episode, we chat with Nicole Leader, founder of Salt City Skincare — mom, wife, entrepreneur, and proud advocate for community over competition. Nicole walks us through her path from spa esthetician to educator and six-figure business owner, and how staying authentic and grounded has shaped so much of her success. Her story is a beautiful reminder that when you lead with purpose, authenticity and heart, abundance follows naturally. Find Us: @the_esthi_coach @sweetcheeksuniversity @thebeyondesthetics Tiffanie: www.sweetcheeksuniversity.com www.sweetcheekswaxingskincare.com Nicole Leader: @saltcityskincare Email us: [email protected] Shout out to:  @your.skin.by.tas @rachel_reynolds_skincare @evolvedskinstudio Please leave us a rating and review! 

In this soul-filled catch-up, Jess and Tiffanie open up about the ever-changing seasons of life and business, and what it really means to surrender and evolve with grace. From embracing feminine energy to exploring the balance between devotion and discipline, they share reflections on evolving spiritually, emotionally, and energetically. This conversation is an invitation to soften into flow, trust your path, and move through change with intention.They close with grounded guidance on aligning your holiday promotions with intention and ease.  Find us: @thebeyondesthetics @sweetcheeksuniversity @the_esthi_coach Email: [email protected] Get on the waitlist for our January Mastermind Group! DM us at one of the Instagram handles above. 

In this sacred, intimate and expansive episode, we sat down for what started as a casual life check-in and a plan for a totally different topic, and ended up in the ethereal - a raw, real conversation about spiritual awakenings, feminine energy, and finding purpose in both life and business. This is the type of conversation you’d hear between us if you were a fly on the wall and we are honored to let you take a front row seat to the depth of our connection in conversation. We open up about our own awakening journeys, how it’s shaped the way we lead, coach, and connect, and why the beauty industry is shifting toward a more feminine, intuitive energy. We’ll share grounded advice for anyone walking through a season of deep transformation—how to find your tribe, stay in light energy, and balance the dance between masculine “doing” and feminine “being.” We also dive into: • The connection between spirituality and your beauty career • Practical ways to uncover your purpose • How feminine energy is redefining leadership and esthetics • Podcast and book recommendations for spiritual growth • And how to navigate the highs and lows of awakening with grace This one is full of heart, soul and the kind of depth that reminds you—you’re not alone on your journey. Find us: Instagram @thebeyondesthetics @the_esthi_coach @sweetcheeksuniversity Color FuseGlassy BlushBalm Stick: https://www.hauslabs.com/products/color-fuse-glassy-blush-balm-stick Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara: https://a.co/d/8ikLCtc

This week, we’re cozying up for some real talk with Sarah Faustine, founder of Boise Beauty Connection — a platform all about celebrating the pros who deliver unforgettable client experiences. We dive into what truly sets a beauty business apart (hint: it’s more than your menu), how to bridge the gap between the professional and the client perspective, and why connection, trust, and reputation matter more than ever in today’s industry. It’s part girl talk, part growth talk — the kind of conversation that reminds you why you started, inspires you to show up with intention in every client interaction and reminds you why every detail matters. ✨ Topics we cover:• What makes an exceptional client experience truly feel different• The role of energy, communication & reputation in beauty• Finding your brand’s heartbeat and showing up authentically• Why local community and connection matter more than competition Tune in, pour yourself a matcha or iced coffee, and join us for a conversation that feels like sitting in your best friend’s living room — full of warmth, honesty, and inspiration for every beauty pro.

Today we’re sitting down with our girl Sierra—an esthetician with one of the most powerful career pivots we’ve seen. From working full-time at Costco with financial security and benefits to walking into esthetics school with a big dream on her heart, Sierra has navigated her path with courage, soul, and strategy.We talk about what that “in-between” season looked like—when the dream is planted but the pieces haven’t come together yet. From recovering from surgery to job hunting and juggling part-time work, Sierra walks us through how she held the vision, trusted herself, and eventually said yes to the opportunity that changed everything. We also dive into how she’s used personal branding, mentorship, and her BFF ChatGPT to build fast momentum—while staying deeply aligned with her values. You’ll hear how she’s structuring her business now to walk away from Costco for good and what this soul-led journey has taught her in both business and life. If you’ve ever craved permission to pivot, build your own thing, or trust the path that’s calling you—this one’s for you.

Realigned.That’s how Michelle describes her journey back to herself, her family, and a business that truly fits her life. In this episode of Beyond Esthetics, we sit down with Michelle — a small-town Canadian esthetician, mom, and former spa owner — who shares how she got into Esthetics and the spiritual journey that was so integral, how she went from managing a team to choosing simplicity, purpose, and alignment and what success truly means to her now! This is one of the most spiritually inspiring conversations we've ever done that gave us chills all the way through!  She takes us inside the emotional pivot of downsizing, the systems that support her peace, and her recent journey into the Enneagram and self-discovery work that's helped her lead with more clarity and confidence than ever before. ✨ This one is for every beauty pro who’s ever felt like “more” isn’t always better. Find Us:  Instagram: @thedragonflyspa @thebeyondesthetics @sweetcheeksuniversity @the_esthi_coach Email us:  hello@beyondestheticscoaching We'd love a rating and review! 

Pull up a chair and pour yourself something cozy — because this episode feels like a heart-to-heart with your closest esty girlfriends. We’re bringing back one of our favorite humans, Erin Malinski, for a soul-deep conversation that’s been a long time coming. This one is for the beauty pros who are done with the comparison trap, tired of pretending they have to do it all alone, and ready to step into something more… aligned, authentic, and connected. Together with Erin, we unpack what “community over competition” really looks like — not just as a cute phrase, but as a powerful way to lead, live, and build a sustainable business. This value is the heartbeat of Beyond Esthetics, and in this episode, you’ll hear why. ✨ We talk about: How comparison can sneak into your career (and what to do about it) The real growth that comes from collaboration and support Personal stories from all three of us about letting go of ego and choosing connection Why mentorship, community, and sisterhood change the game And how to start building that kind of support right nowIf you’ve ever felt like you’re “behind,” like someone else’s success takes away from yours, or like you’re doing it all alone — this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be. 💬 “There’s room for you. There’s room for all of us. And the magic happens when we stop competing and start cheering each other on.” Find Us:  Instagram: @thebeyondesthetics @sweetcheeksuniversity @the_esthi_coach @lpsskinstudio Email us! [email protected] We'd love a rating and review and for you to build up our community by sharing this episode! 

This episode picks up where our conversation with Marti Hutchinson left off — diving into the mindset that builds not just momentum, but sustainability in your beauty career. We explore what it really means to earn your place in the industry, how to start at the bottom without shame, and the difference between “doing whatever it takes” and burning yourself out. You’ll hear honest takes on entitlement vs. willingness, why integrity and initiative go farther than talent alone, and how follow-through is the quiet trait behind every successful esthetician. This one’s for the esthetician who’s in it for the long game — who wants to grow with intention, grit, and grace. Find Us:  Instagram: @thebeyondesthetics @the_esthi_coach @sweetcheeksuniversity www.sweetcheeksuniversity.com We'd love a rating and review and please share this episode with an Esthi Besti!