Beauty Talk Confessions with Kati
Beauty Talk Confessions with Kati
Beauty Talk Confessions is a podcast that goes beneath the surface of the beauty industry. The stories, the struggles, the identity shifts, the healing, and the grit behind the glow. Hosted by Kati Wasserman, esthetician, business owner, and product developer, each episode features real, raw conversations with beauty professionals, founders, healers, coaches, creators, and clients who have liv…Social links:
Become the Person You Envisioned: Brenda Hogsett on 27 Years in Beauty, The Skin Games & Saying Yes
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Brenda Hogsett, owner of Skintastic, for a conversation about longevity in the beauty industry, taking chances, continuing to evolve, and what can happen when you simply keep saying yes to the opportunities in front of you. Brenda’s j…
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From Waxing Employee to Business Owner: Marisol Molina of Empowered Waxing
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Marisol Molina, owner of Empowered Waxing, to talk about the real journey of building a career in the waxing industry—and why some of the hardest experiences can end up teaching you the most. Marisol didn't originally plan on becoming…
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Elevate 2027: The Hair Removal Event That Will Change Your Business
If you've been waiting for a sign to invest in yourself and your business—this is it. In this special episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati officially announces Elevate, a brand-new educational retreat created exclusively for waxing professionals, sugaring specialists, and hair removal business…
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Healing Trauma, Confidence & Intimacy with Samantha Gilhooly
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with intimacy and embodiment coach Samantha Gilhooly for a powerful conversation about healing from trauma, rebuilding confidence, and learning to reconnect with your body. Samantha shares her personal journey through abusive relationships,…
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Stand Out in an Oversaturated Beauty Industry: Why Your Business Doesn't Have to Compete
In this solo episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati shares a deeply personal look at rebuilding her business after maternity leave, navigating major team changes, and rediscovering the purpose behind why she opened her spa in the first place. With beauty businesses opening on what feels like eve…
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Male Waxing: How to Build Confidence, Set Boundaries & Grow Your Business
In this solo episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati opens up about one of the most talked-about—and often misunderstood—topics in the waxing industry: working with male clients. Whether you're a new esthetician feeling nervous about offering male waxing or an experienced waxer looking to build m…
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Beauty Talk Confessions - Amy Francis
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Never Worry About Slow Seasons Again: How to Build a Fully Booked Beauty Business
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati shares the exact mindset and business strategies that helped her go from working just a few hours a week after maternity leave to rebuilding a fully booked schedule—even during one of the slowest seasons in the beauty industry. Every esthetician has…
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Building a Beauty Business with Heart: How Kendra Harris Created Wildflower Beauty Bar
n this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Kendra Harris, owner and lead esthetician of Wildflower Beauty Bar and founder of Wildflower Skin Institute in Gilbert, Arizona. What started as a high school esthetics program quickly grew into a thriving beauty brand with three locat…
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Trade Shows, Skin Games & Why Every Esthetician Needs to Get in the Room
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati shares why attending trade shows, conferences, and industry events has completely reignited her passion for the beauty industry. After stepping away from industry events for several years, Kati recently returned to conferences like Cosmoprof, Be+Wel…
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