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 lived the truth behind beauty.

 

We talk about:


•⁠  ⁠identity and reinvention

•⁠  ⁠confidence, comparison, and self-worth

•⁠  ⁠the emotional and unseen side of beauty work

•⁠  ⁠entrepreneurship and the messy middle

•⁠  ⁠aging, wellness, hormones, and internal beauty

•⁠  ⁠success, failures, pivots, and the lessons that shape us

 

There’s no filter here, just honest conversations that remind us beauty is personal, powerful, and deeply human.

 

Whether you're in the industry or navigating your own relationship with beauty, Beauty Talk Confessions will make you feel seen, supported, and inspired to show up as your most authentic self.

 

🔗 Social Links & Where to Find Us

 

Podcast Website:
https://www.flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions

 

Instagram:
@beautytalkconfessions
@pricklybare

 

TikTok:
@beautytalkconfessions

 

Booking / Contact:
pricklybare@gmail.com

 

 

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.
&nbsp;
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 lived the truth behind beauty.
&nbsp;
We talk about:
 &bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠identity and reinvention
&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠confidence, comparison, and self-worth
&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠the emotional and unseen side of beauty work
&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠entrepreneurship and the messy middle
&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠aging, wellness, hormones, and internal beauty
&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠success, failures, pivots, and the lessons that shape us
&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s no filter here, just honest conversations that remind us beauty is personal, powerful, and deeply human.
&nbsp;
Whether you're in the industry or navigating your own relationship with beauty, Beauty Talk Confessions will make you feel seen, supported, and inspired to show up as your most authentic self.
&nbsp;
🔗 Social Links &amp; Where to Find Us
&nbsp;
Podcast Website: <a href="https://www.flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions">https://www.flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions</a>
&nbsp;
Instagram: @beautytalkconfessions @pricklybare
&nbsp;
TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions
&nbsp;
Booking / Contact: <a href="mailto:pricklybare@gmail.com">pricklybare@gmail.com</a>
&nbsp;
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Beauty Talk Confessions with Kati

Beauty Talk Confessions - Amy Francis

When was the last time you took a class that actually made you excited to be an esthetician again?

Here's something I find crazy about our industry. We can graduate from beauty school, get our license, and potentially spend the next 15 or 20 years doing the exact same thing without ever stepping foot into another classroom.

But our industry NEVER stops evolving. So why should we?

In this solo episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, I'm getting personal about something that has completely reignited my passion for the beauty industry: continuing education, hands-on training, and investing in yourself.

Growing up, I hated school. I never imagined I'd become someone who absolutely loves learning and teaching. But after finding beauty school, earning my cosmetology license, going back for my master esthetician education, and spending 15 years in this industry, I've realized that some of the biggest turning points in my career came from stepping back into the role of a student.

From my early training at Wax in the City to working for a business owner who prioritized education, those experiences helped shape the esthetician and business owner I am today.

And even now, after years of owning my own spa, attending conferences and taking new certifications has brought back an excitement I didn't realize I was missing.

In This Episode:


Why your beauty school license is only the beginning


The continuing education gap in the esthetics industry


How my early career experiences shaped my confidence and technique


Why even experienced estheticians need to keep learning


What happens when you get comfortable and stop challenging yourself


How certifications can help you expand your menu and increase your earning potential


Why investing in education is one of the best things you can do for your business


The personal inspiration behind creating ELEVATE Wax & Sugar Summit

Let's Talk About ELEVATE 2027!

This passion for education is exactly why I created ELEVATE Wax & Sugar Summit, February 21–23, 2027, in Sedona, Arizona.

I wanted to bring together some of the industry's incredible educators and create an opportunity for waxing and sugaring professionals to experience live demonstrations, business education, and multiple certification opportunities in one place.

We're talking about education from Crotch Cosmetics, Bright, and Artistry Beauty, with opportunities to learn new services, expand your treatment menu, and bring something exciting back to your clients.

Because I don't want you to just leave a conference feeling inspired. I want you to leave knowing exactly what you're going to do differently when you get back to your treatment room.

Black Friday ELEVATE Special!

Ready to invest in yourself?

Use code BLACKFRIDAY15 for 15% off your ELEVATE ticket!

The first 30 ticket purchasers during this promotion will also receive a custom ELEVATE T-shirt and a special gift from Prickly Bare.

Get your tickets at elevatewaxandsugar.com!

The Takeaway

You can be 15 years into your career and still have so much to learn.

And sometimes the best thing you can do for your business isn't adding more clients to your schedule. It's taking time away from the treatment room to become a better practitioner.

Don't let your license be the last investment you make in your education.

Connect with Kati & Beauty Talk Confessions

Instagram & TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions

Sponsored by Prickly Bare

Professional waxing products and post-hair-removal skincare created by an esthetician, for estheticians.

Instagram & TikTok: @pricklybare

Website: pricklybare.com

Loved this episode? Share it with an esthetician who's ready to stop feeling stuck, get inspired again, and take their career to the next level.

When was the last time you took a class that actually made you excited to be an esthetician again?
Here's something I find crazy about our industry. We can graduate from beauty school, get our license, and potentially spend the next 15 or 20 years doing the exact same thing without ever stepping foot into another classroom.
But our industry NEVER stops evolving. So why should we?
In this solo episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, I'm getting personal about something that has completely reignited my passion for the beauty industry: continuing education, hands-on training, and investing in yourself.
Growing up, I hated school. I never imagined I'd become someone who absolutely loves learning and teaching. But after finding beauty school, earning my cosmetology license, going back for my master esthetician education, and spending 15 years in this industry, I've realized that some of the biggest turning points in my career came from stepping back into the role of a student.
From my early training at Wax in the City to working for a business owner who prioritized education, those experiences helped shape the esthetician and business owner I am today.
And even now, after years of owning my own spa, attending conferences and taking new certifications has brought back an excitement I didn't realize I was missing.
In This Episode:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Why your beauty school license is only the beginning
</li>
<li>
The continuing education gap in the esthetics industry
</li>
<li>
How my early career experiences shaped my confidence and technique
</li>
<li>
Why even experienced estheticians need to keep learning
</li>
<li>
What happens when you get comfortable and stop challenging yourself
</li>
<li>
How certifications can help you expand your menu and increase your earning potential
</li>
<li>
Why investing in education is one of the best things you can do for your business
</li>
<li>
The personal inspiration behind creating ELEVATE Wax &amp; Sugar Summit
</li>
</ul>
Let's Talk About ELEVATE 2027!
This passion for education is exactly why I created ELEVATE Wax &amp; Sugar Summit, February 21&ndash;23, 2027, in Sedona, Arizona.
I wanted to bring together some of the industry's incredible educators and create an opportunity for waxing and sugaring professionals to experience live demonstrations, business education, and multiple certification opportunities in one place.
We're talking about education from Crotch Cosmetics, Bright, and Artistry Beauty, with opportunities to learn new services, expand your treatment menu, and bring something exciting back to your clients.
Because I don't want you to just leave a conference feeling inspired. I want you to leave knowing exactly what you're going to do differently when you get back to your treatment room.
Black Friday ELEVATE Special!
Ready to invest in yourself?
Use code BLACKFRIDAY15 for 15% off your ELEVATE ticket!
The first 30 ticket purchasers during this promotion will also receive a custom ELEVATE T-shirt and a special gift from Prickly Bare.
Get your tickets at elevatewaxandsugar.com!
The Takeaway
You can be 15 years into your career and still have so much to learn.
And sometimes the best thing you can do for your business isn't adding more clients to your schedule. It's taking time away from the treatment room to become a better practitioner.
Don't let your license be the last investment you make in your education.
Connect with Kati &amp; Beauty Talk Confessions
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions
Sponsored by Prickly Bare
Professional waxing products and post-hair-removal skincare created by an esthetician, for estheticians.
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @pricklybare
Website: pricklybare.com
Loved this episode? Share it with an esthetician who's ready to stop feeling stuck, get inspired again, and take their career to the next level.

Your Esthetician License Is Just the Beginning: Why Continuing Education Changes Everything

You could be the best waxer in the world, but if nobody knows you exist, how are you going to build a clientele?

This episode is one I've been SO excited to share!

I'm sitting down with Brie Mesquit, founder of Rebel Wax, waxing educator, entrepreneur, and host of The Rebel Show, for a conversation about becoming a better waxer, building a business that actually makes money, and why showing up for yourself is just as important as showing up for your clients.

Brie is someone I've personally looked up to throughout my career. I've taken her trainings, followed her journey, and learned so much from the way she approaches both waxing education and business growth. Now, I'm beyond excited to have her joining us as an educator at ELEVATE 2027 in Sedona, Arizona!

And yes, we're talking about her famous 7-Minute Brazilian!

But this conversation goes so much deeper than speed waxing.

In This Episode:


The technique behind Brie's famous 7-Minute Brazilian and why speed should never come before quality


Hard wax vs. soft wax vs. sugaring, and why there's room for all three in our industry


How Brie built Rebel Wax by creating solutions she wanted in her own treatment room


Why continuing education matters, even when you've been waxing for 15 years


How to build a fully booked waxing business without spending your entire life creating content


The Rule of 100 and how to use it when your appointment books are looking empty


Why building your personal brand matters more than ever


Growing a team and getting clients comfortable booking with someone other than you


Why getting in the room with other beauty professionals can completely change your business

The Takeaway

Master your craft, but don't forget to master your business.

You don't need to become a full-time content creator, post four times a day, or learn how to wax a Brazilian in seven minutes to be successful.

You need great technique, a client experience people want to come back for, and a strategy that helps people find you.

And sometimes the biggest growth happens when you get out of your treatment room and surround yourself with people who push you to think bigger.

See Brie LIVE at ELEVATE 2027!

February 21–23, 2027 | Sedona, Arizona

Brie will be joining us at ELEVATE Wax & Sugar Summit to demonstrate her famous 7-Minute Brazilian and share actionable strategies for marketing, content creation, and growing your waxing business.

This is your opportunity to learn from her in person, ask questions, and walk away with techniques and strategies you can actually implement.

Want tickets? Head to elevatewaxandsugar.com!

Use code BRIE30 for an additional $30 off your ticket!

Connect with Brie Mesquit

Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @briemesquit

Podcast: The Rebel Show

Brand: Rebel Wax

Want to check out her Brazilian waxing course? Head to her Instagram and comment COURSE on one of her posts to get the link!

Connect with Kati & Beauty Talk Confessions

Instagram & TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions

Podcast: flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions

Sponsored by Prickly Bare

Professional waxing products and post-hair-removal skincare created by an esthetician, for estheticians.

Instagram & TikTok: @pricklybare

Website: pricklybare.com

If You Loved This Episode

Send it to your wax bestie who's ready to perfect their Brazilian, fill their books, and stop overthinking social media.

Because being an amazing waxer is one thing. Building a business around it is another.

You could be the best waxer in the world, but if nobody knows you exist, how are you going to build a clientele?
This episode is one I've been SO excited to share!
I'm sitting down with Brie Mesquit, founder of Rebel Wax, waxing educator, entrepreneur, and host of The Rebel Show, for a conversation about becoming a better waxer, building a business that actually makes money, and why showing up for yourself is just as important as showing up for your clients.
Brie is someone I've personally looked up to throughout my career. I've taken her trainings, followed her journey, and learned so much from the way she approaches both waxing education and business growth. Now, I'm beyond excited to have her joining us as an educator at ELEVATE 2027 in Sedona, Arizona!
And yes, we're talking about her famous 7-Minute Brazilian!
But this conversation goes so much deeper than speed waxing.
In This Episode:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
The technique behind Brie's famous 7-Minute Brazilian and why speed should never come before quality
</li>
<li>
Hard wax vs. soft wax vs. sugaring, and why there's room for all three in our industry
</li>
<li>
How Brie built Rebel Wax by creating solutions she wanted in her own treatment room
</li>
<li>
Why continuing education matters, even when you've been waxing for 15 years
</li>
<li>
How to build a fully booked waxing business without spending your entire life creating content
</li>
<li>
The Rule of 100 and how to use it when your appointment books are looking empty
</li>
<li>
Why building your personal brand matters more than ever
</li>
<li>
Growing a team and getting clients comfortable booking with someone other than you
</li>
<li>
Why getting in the room with other beauty professionals can completely change your business
</li>
</ul>
The Takeaway
Master your craft, but don't forget to master your business.
You don't need to become a full-time content creator, post four times a day, or learn how to wax a Brazilian in seven minutes to be successful.
You need great technique, a client experience people want to come back for, and a strategy that helps people find you.
And sometimes the biggest growth happens when you get out of your treatment room and surround yourself with people who push you to think bigger.
See Brie LIVE at ELEVATE 2027!
February 21&ndash;23, 2027 | Sedona, Arizona
Brie will be joining us at ELEVATE Wax &amp; Sugar Summit to demonstrate her famous 7-Minute Brazilian and share actionable strategies for marketing, content creation, and growing your waxing business.
This is your opportunity to learn from her in person, ask questions, and walk away with techniques and strategies you can actually implement.
Want tickets? Head to elevatewaxandsugar.com!
Use code BRIE30 for an additional $30 off your ticket!
Connect with Brie Mesquit
Instagram, TikTok &amp; YouTube: @briemesquit
Podcast: The Rebel Show
Brand: Rebel Wax
Want to check out her Brazilian waxing course? Head to her Instagram and comment COURSE on one of her posts to get the link!
Connect with Kati &amp; Beauty Talk Confessions
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions
Podcast: flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions
Sponsored by Prickly Bare
Professional waxing products and post-hair-removal skincare created by an esthetician, for estheticians.
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @pricklybare
Website: pricklybare.com
If You Loved This Episode
Send it to your wax bestie who's ready to perfect their Brazilian, fill their books, and stop overthinking social media.
Because being an amazing waxer is one thing. Building a business around it is another.

The 7-Minute Brazilian, Fully Booked Waxing & Marketing That Works with Brie Mesquit

What really goes into creating a great client experience? It's more than just offering the latest treatments. It's about education, finding your specialty, and understanding what your clients' skin actually needs.

In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Ava and Brianna, the newest estheticians at Flagstaff Skincare, to talk about their favorite treatments, what they've been learning, and some exciting new services coming to the spa.

From perfecting waxing techniques to experiencing chemical peels firsthand, the girls share what it's like growing their skills and discovering what they love most about esthetics.

Kati also shares why hands-on training is so important to her, how she approaches results-driven skincare, and why she's excited to introduce Bright intimate brightening treatments to Flagstaff Skincare.

In This Episode:


Meet Ava and Brianna and discover their favorite services


Brianna's firsthand experience with The Perfect Derma Peel, including the peeling process and her results


Why Ava is loving waxing and how she's improving her technique through hands-on training


Combining relaxation with results-driven facials


Introducing Bright treatments for intimate skincare and areas of uneven pigmentation


What the team learned during their recent Bright training


Holiday skincare, lash lifts, and seasonal spa specials


Why Kati is focusing on training her team and expanding advanced treatment offerings

The Takeaway

Every esthetician brings something different to the treatment room, and that's what makes building a great team so exciting.

Whether it's mastering waxing, understanding skincare ingredients, or introducing new services, continuing education and hands-on experience are what help us grow as professionals and deliver better experiences for our clients.

Visit Flagstaff Skincare

Interested in trying one of the treatments we talked about?

We're currently offering seasonal specials on The Perfect Derma Peel, lash lifts and tints, skincare products, and services with Ava and Brianna. These are limited-time offers discussed in the episode, so check our website for current availability and pricing.

Book your appointment: flagstaff-skincare.com

Join Us at ELEVATE 2027

We're also bringing Bright to ELEVATE Wax & Sugar Summit, February 21–23, 2027, in Sedona, Arizona, for education and hands-on certification opportunities.

Want tickets? Head to elevatewaxandsugar.com!

Connect with Kati & Beauty Talk Confessions

Instagram & TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions

Podcast: flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions

Prickly Bare

Professional waxing products and post-hair-removal skincare created by an esthetician, for estheticians.

Instagram & TikTok: @pricklybare

Website: pricklybare.com

If You Loved This Episode

Share it with an esthetician who's passionate about continuing education, finding their specialty, and bringing better treatments to their clients.

What really goes into creating a great client experience? It's more than just offering the latest treatments. It's about education, finding your specialty, and understanding what your clients' skin actually needs.
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Ava and Brianna, the newest estheticians at Flagstaff Skincare, to talk about their favorite treatments, what they've been learning, and some exciting new services coming to the spa.
From perfecting waxing techniques to experiencing chemical peels firsthand, the girls share what it's like growing their skills and discovering what they love most about esthetics.
Kati also shares why hands-on training is so important to her, how she approaches results-driven skincare, and why she's excited to introduce Bright intimate brightening treatments to Flagstaff Skincare.
In This Episode:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Meet Ava and Brianna and discover their favorite services
</li>
<li>
Brianna's firsthand experience with The Perfect Derma Peel, including the peeling process and her results
</li>
<li>
Why Ava is loving waxing and how she's improving her technique through hands-on training
</li>
<li>
Combining relaxation with results-driven facials
</li>
<li>
Introducing Bright treatments for intimate skincare and areas of uneven pigmentation
</li>
<li>
What the team learned during their recent Bright training
</li>
<li>
Holiday skincare, lash lifts, and seasonal spa specials
</li>
<li>
Why Kati is focusing on training her team and expanding advanced treatment offerings
</li>
</ul>
The Takeaway
Every esthetician brings something different to the treatment room, and that's what makes building a great team so exciting.
Whether it's mastering waxing, understanding skincare ingredients, or introducing new services, continuing education and hands-on experience are what help us grow as professionals and deliver better experiences for our clients.
Visit Flagstaff Skincare
Interested in trying one of the treatments we talked about?
We're currently offering seasonal specials on The Perfect Derma Peel, lash lifts and tints, skincare products, and services with Ava and Brianna. These are limited-time offers discussed in the episode, so check our website for current availability and pricing.
Book your appointment: flagstaff-skincare.com
Join Us at ELEVATE 2027
We're also bringing Bright to ELEVATE Wax &amp; Sugar Summit, February 21&ndash;23, 2027, in Sedona, Arizona, for education and hands-on certification opportunities.
Want tickets? Head to elevatewaxandsugar.com!
Connect with Kati &amp; Beauty Talk Confessions
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions
Podcast: flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions
Prickly Bare
Professional waxing products and post-hair-removal skincare created by an esthetician, for estheticians.
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @pricklybare
Website: pricklybare.com
If You Loved This Episode
Share it with an esthetician who's passionate about continuing education, finding their specialty, and bringing better treatments to their clients.

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