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In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne sits down with Kayla, Education and Support Manager at Canada MedLaser and Director of the CML Academy, for an honest conversation about what it takes to build a successful career in medical aesthetics. Together, they discuss what it really means to be "clinic-ready," the skills that go beyond certification, and why clinical thinking, communication, and managing client expectations are essential for long-term success. Whether you're an esthetics student, new graduate, or experienced professional, this episode offers practical insights into the realities of today's medical aesthetics industry.
In this episode:
✔️ What medical spas are really looking for when hiring
✔️ The biggest gaps new technicians face
✔️ How education translates into real-world practice
✔️ Setting realistic treatment expectations with clients
✔️ Why understanding skin biology builds trust and better outcomes
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Two estheticians can graduate from the same school, complete the same certifications, and start their careers at the same time — yet years later, one continues to grow while the other feels stuck.
So what's the difference?
In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne shares a short, honest conversation about the habits, mindset, and professional skills that often separate the estheticians who continue to evolve from those who unknowingly plateau.
✨ In this episode, we discuss:
• Clinical confidence vs technical ability
• The importance of continuing education
• Why adaptability matters in today's industry
• Communication as a career skill • Why technique alone isn't enough anymore
• Signs you may be stuck — and not even realize it
• Simple questions to help reignite your growth
Whether you're a student, newly graduated esthetician, or experienced professional, this episode is designed to encourage and support your journey.
📩 Questions or topic suggestions? Contact Suzanne at [email protected]
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A lot of estheticians graduate knowing protocols… but not necessarily knowing how to think clinically, handle real consultations, manage client expectations, or build long-term client trust.
In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne dives into the gap many beauty professionals experience between classroom education and real-world clinic practice. This is an honest industry conversation about the skills that often develop after graduation, through experience, continued education, mentorship, and time in the treatment room.
We discuss:
✨ Why confidence often drops after graduation
✨ The consultation skills many estheticians struggle with early on
✨ Protocols vs clinical thinking
✨ Why two acne clients should never automatically receive the same treatment
✨ What clinics are actually looking for when hiring ✨ The pressure of “advanced” esthetics and social media comparison
✨ Why mastering foundations matters more than chasing trends
✨ The importance of continued education and mentorship
Whether you’re a student, newly licensed esthetician, or experienced skincare professional, this episode is designed to help you think deeper about what it really means to become clinic-ready in today’s aesthetics industry.
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High frequency is found in almost every treatment room… but is it actually being used with intention, or has it become a default step in modern facial treatments?
In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne breaks down high frequency from a clinical decision-making perspective, shifting the focus away from routine use and toward understanding when, why, and how it should actually be applied. Rather than treating it as a “step in a facial,” this conversation explores high frequency as a tool that requires intention, observation, and skin-specific thinking.
You’ll learn:
• Why high frequency became a default step in many facial protocols
• The difference between direct and indirect application
• How skin condition should guide your decision-making
• When high frequency adds value — and when it doesn’t
• Common misuse patterns in treatment rooms today
• How to move from routine-based practice to intentional treatment planning
This episode is designed to support professional estheticians in building confidence with modalities through better understanding, not repetition of steps.
✨ Suzanne is a CIDESCO-certified esthetician, former spa owner, and educator with over 30 years of experience in the professional beauty industry. She specializes in advanced esthetics education, treatment strategy, and professional development for beauty professionals across Canada.
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Beauty Professionals & Mental Health Awareness
What we do as beauty professionals goes far beyond skin. In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne opens a grounded conversation about the emotional side of working in the treatment room, the invisible energy, emotional labour, and client connection that builds up over time in this profession.
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode focuses on awareness rather than burnout, exploring what it really means to stay present, professional, and supported in a client-facing career. This episode is not intended as mental health advice... it is a professional reflection on awareness, sustainability, and presence in the treatment room.
✨ Suzanne is a CIDESCO-certified esthetician with over 30 years of experience, former spa owner, and educator/mentor to beauty professionals. She specializes in advanced esthetics education, treatment strategy, and professional development within the beauty industry.
Connect with Suzanne: [email protected]
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In this powerful episode of Beauty Babble, we welcome Marilyn Sepe from the heart of Toronto, Canada, founder of OncoOne Aesthetic School and a leading voice in oncology esthetics.
Marilyn shares her inspiring journey and her mission to educate, inspire, and bring awareness to oncology esthetics as a trauma-informed, human-centered practice that blends science, skill, and compassion. We explore how beauty professionals can better support clients navigating cancer treatment with safety, dignity, and care.
This episode is an important conversation for estheticians, spa professionals, educators, and anyone passionate about elevating client care and expanding their understanding of oncology esthetics.
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In this episode of Beauty Babble, we’re answering real questions from estheticians navigating their careers and businesses in 2026.
From knowing when to expand your hours, to building a client base without social media, understanding non-compete clauses, and learning how to actually study ingredients in a meaningful way—this episode is all about clarity in decision-making and modern esthetics practice.
These are the questions that shape your career, not just your treatment room skills.
✨ Topics covered: • When to open more hours in your business • Building clients without social media • Non-compete clauses: what to consider before signing • How to study ingredients in a practical, effective way
If you’re an esthetician or beauty professional looking to build a stronger, more sustainable career, this episode is for you.
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Chemical peels are often still treated as a seasonal service in esthetics, but is “peel season” actually outdated?
In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne breaks down why modern esthetics requires a more strategic approach to chemical peels. We explore why estheticians are either avoiding peels for months or overusing them in ways that can compromise the skin barrier—and how to shift into safer, more effective treatment planning.
You’ll also learn where the idea of “peel season” came from, how skin physiology truly changes throughout the year, and how estheticians around the world safely perform chemical peels year-round.
Whether you’re a licensed esthetician or skincare professional, this episode will help you rethink outdated rules and elevate your results through smarter, skin-focused decisions.
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If you’re a beauty professional or student looking for real, results-driven insights, this episode is for you.
On this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne sits down with Shelby Hopkins, a CIDESCO-certified medical esthetician from Calgary. Shelby shares her personal journey in esthetics, her experience across clinical practice, distribution leadership, and professional advocacy with CIDESCO Section Canada.
They discuss:
Shelby’s path to CIDESCO and the empathy it cultivatedDifferences between medical spa and traditional estheticsBuilding product knowledge and confidence through distributionProfessional social media strategies for estheticiansPreventing burnout and balancing multiple rolesAdvice for students exploring diverse career pathsFollow Shelby on socials for pro tips and results-driven esthetics content:
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In esthetics, successful treatments start with the skin barrier. In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne Dias, CIDESCO-trained esthetician and industry educator, explains why barrier health should guide every facial, peel, device session, and skincare protocol.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why barrier health is the foundation of long-term client resultsHow to assess skin readiness before treatmentsCommon mistakes that compromise the barrier (over-exfoliation, aggressive layering, high-frequency devices)How to sequence treatments safely for progressive resultsClient communication strategies to explain your barrier-first approachWhether you’re running a spa, performing facials, or planning advanced treatments, this episode will help you prioritize skin health, reduce sensitivity, and achieve consistent, professional results.
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Trends vs Truths in Esthetics — What Works in 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by beauty trends, viral treatments, or new devices? In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne Dias, CIDESCO-trained esthetician and industry educator, helps estheticians, spa professionals, and skincare experts cut through the noise.
Learn how to:
Spot trend-heavy treatments vs safe, effective protocolsAvoid common mistakes like over-exfoliation, device stacking, and DIY toolsPrioritize barrier health, progressive treatment planning, and client educationCommunicate confidently with clients without chasing every trendWhether you’re running a spa, offering facials, or growing your skincare career, this episode shows how to make smarter, safer, and results-driven choices in 2026.
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Dermaplaning looks simple, but there’s so much happening behind the blade. In this episode, Suzanne breaks down what live dermaplaning demonstrations reveal about real treatments, professional decision-making, and skin responses you can’t predict from theory alone.
Hosted by Suzanne Dias Hi, I’m Suzanne, a CIDESCO-trained esthetician, educator, and industry mentor. I’ve spent decades helping beauty professionals grow their skills, confidence, and businesses across the full esthetics industry. On Beauty Babble, I share real conversations about esthetics services, professional education, client care, business strategies, and building a sustainable, successful career in the beauty world.
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Kick off 2026 with a fresh start for your skin and your esthetics business!
In this episode of Beauty Babble, host Suzanne, a CIDESCO-trained esthetician and industry educator, shares practical tips for estheticians and beauty professionals to reset, reflect, and refocus after the holidays. Learn how to:
• Repair and refresh skin post-holidays (hydration, barrier support, inflammation tips)
• Avoid common January pitfalls (over-exfoliation, trend chasing)
• Reset your services, pricing, and education goals for the year
• Identify one habit to drop in 2026 for better results
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Hosted by Suzanne Dias
Hi, I’m Suzanne, a CIDESCO-trained esthetician, educator, and industry mentor. I’ve spent decades helping beauty professionals grow their skills, confidence, and businesses across the full esthetics industry. On Beauty Babble, I share real conversations about esthetics services, professional education, client care, business strategies, and building a sustainable, successful career in the beauty world.
✨ Connect with Suzanne: [email protected]
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I hate retailing. You’ve said it, we’ve said it.
And, in this episode we reframe “selling” as finishing the service.
We cover how to talk through products during the consultation and treatment, fill gaps in a client’s routine, match recs to budget and season, and follow up without pressure.
You’ll leave with simple scripts, a barrier-first mindset, and an easy path to better results and repeat bookings.
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Menopause changes skin: less estrogen means less collagen and elastin, thinner barrier, more dryness, sensitivity, hyperpigmentation, and even acne.
In this episode, we break down what to watch for in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, how to ask the right intake questions, and how to adjust services without over-treating. We cover low- to medium-intensity options (hydration first, gentler exfoliation, LED, microcurrent), ingredient swaps (bakuchiol for retinol, PHA for AHA, niacinamide, ceramides, panthenol, aloe), and waxing precautions for fragile skin.
Clear steps you can use this week to keep mature clients comfortable and getting results.
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Ever had a client say, “I’m doing everything right… so why is my skin freaking out?” In this episode, we talk about how food, hydration, and lifestyle choices can quietly support or sabotage skin health. We’re not giving nutrition advice or telling you what to prescribe, but we walk through what you can gently flag so clients can follow up with a doctor or dietitian.
We get into:
How hydration really impacts the skin (and why “drink more water” needs context)Key nutrients linked to collagen, repair, and glow (vitamin C, A, E, zinc, selenium)Healthy fats, protein, and smart snacking for better barrier functionFoods and habits that can worsen breakouts, redness, and premature agingWhy perimenopause, stress, sugar, dairy, and alcohol can suddenly show up on the faceHow to talk about nutrition inside your scope and refer clients outBy the end, you’ll have practical language you can use in the treatment room to connect the dots between skincare, lifestyle, and realistic results.
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In part two of our chat with Christian and Chrissy from Tuel Berodin, we dive deeper into social media for estheticians and beauty business marketing.
Feeling stuck in front of the screen? We break down how to beat content anxiety and stay consistent. Learn the power of content pillars to organize your ideas, why you should put on your blinders and stop comparing yourself to other beauty pros, and the benefits of using a Professional Instagram account.
This episode is all about shifting your mindset and taking accountability to fuel your success in the beauty industry. Get organized, get posting, and stop letting social media pressure hold you back!
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Christian Ochoa is the Digital Content Manager at Tuel Skincare and Berodin Wax, where he helps bring the brands to life through social media, education, and events. He’s also a licensed esthetician with a passion for empowering pros to grow their businesses and clients to love their skin.
Chrissy Roberts is a Community Manager at Tuel Skincare and Berodin Wax. She runs the socials, source and schedule content, and make sure their esthie community, from OG clients to new pros, is always connected and supported. You can find us on Instagram at @tuelskincare and @berodinwax_!
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Black Friday doesn’t have to be a scramble. In this episode we cover 3 promo ideas you can easily implement. Then we map a simple 4-week launch plan that gives you step by step instructions on how you can build anticipation and make sales.
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If you’re a solo esthetician who dreads content, this one’s for you. We sit down with Christian Ochoa (Digital Content Manager, Tuel Skincare & Berodin Wax) and Chrissy Roberts (Community Manager, Tuel & Berodin) to break down what actually moves the needle on Instagram, without a content team.
We cover where to start (pick one platform), how to post when you “hate being on camera,” simple formats that convert (BTS, progress pics, voiceovers, carousels), and why engaging like a human beats chasing every trend.
We also talk comfort zones, imposter syndrome, and the mantra: done is better than perfect. This is Part 1—Part 2 drops in two weeks.
What we cover:
The one-platform rule (and how to repurpose later)Non-face content ideas: hands-only demos, client progress, voiceoversEngagement that attracts local clients (comments > heart emojis)Showing your space & vibe so clients feel safe bookingEasy posting cadence you can keep up withChristian Ochoa is the Digital Content Manager at Tuel Skincare and Berodin Wax, where he helps bring the brands to life through social media, education, and events. He’s also a licensed esthetician with a passion for empowering pros to grow their businesses and clients to love their skin.
Chrissy Roberts is a Community Manager at Tuel Skincare and Berodin Wax. She runs the socials, source and schedule content, and make sure their esthie community, from OG clients to new pros, is always connected and supported. You can find us on Instagram at @tuelskincare and @berodinwax_!
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Ever feel like there's an unspoken expectation that estheticians should have “perfect” skin? What do you do when yours doesn’t cooperate?
We dig into why breakouts happen (stress, hormones, sleep, gut health), how to treat your own skin like a client (intake, plan, consistency), and when to tag in another pro or a derm. We share simple ways to talk about texture with clients, document your journey as content (without showing your face if you’re not ready), and use honesty to build trust... not hide. If you’ve ever worried clients won’t take you seriously because of a cystic flare-up, this one’s for you.
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