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 locations, nearly 50 employees, and a beauty school dedicated to supporting the next generation of estheticians. Kendra shares her journey from lash artist to business owner, educator, and industry leader, offering an honest look at what it takes to build a successful beauty business while staying true to your values.

Together, Kati and Kendra discuss leadership, creating a positive workplace culture, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and why client experience is the foundation of a lasting beauty business. They also dive into social media, community building, continuing education, and what sets truly exceptional beauty businesses apart.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Starting an esthetics career while still in high school
• Growing Wildflower Beauty Bar from a solo business to multiple locations
• Opening Wildflower Skin Institute and educating future estheticians
• Creating a positive workplace culture and supporting employees
• Balancing motherhood, business ownership, and personal growth
• The power of community in the beauty industry
• Building meaningful client relationships that last for years
• Why continuing education is essential for estheticians
• Social media, authenticity, and creating a positive online space
• The importance of client experience in business growth

The Takeaway

Success in the beauty industry isn't just about treatments, products, or social media. It's about creating genuine relationships, investing in people, and building a business that reflects your values. Kendra's story is a reminder that when you lead with purpose, community, and heart, growth follows.

Connect with Kendra Harris & Wildflower Beauty Bar

Instagram: @wildflowerbeautybar
Instagram: @wildflowerskininstitute

Connect with Kati & Beauty Talk Confessions

Instagram & TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions

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

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Instagram & TikTok: @pricklybare

Website: pricklybare.com

If You Loved This Episode

Share it with a fellow esthetician, beauty professional, or business owner who is building something meaningful. And if you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to leave a review and help more beauty professionals discover Beauty Talk Confessions.

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 locations, nearly 50 employees, and a beauty school dedicated to supporting the next generation of estheticians. Kendra shares her journey from lash artist to business owner, educator, and industry leader, offering an honest look at what it takes to build a successful beauty business while staying true to your values.
Together, Kati and Kendra discuss leadership, creating a positive workplace culture, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and why client experience is the foundation of a lasting beauty business. They also dive into social media, community building, continuing education, and what sets truly exceptional beauty businesses apart.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
&bull; Starting an esthetics career while still in high school &bull; Growing Wildflower Beauty Bar from a solo business to multiple locations &bull; Opening Wildflower Skin Institute and educating future estheticians &bull; Creating a positive workplace culture and supporting employees &bull; Balancing motherhood, business ownership, and personal growth &bull; The power of community in the beauty industry &bull; Building meaningful client relationships that last for years &bull; Why continuing education is essential for estheticians &bull; Social media, authenticity, and creating a positive online space &bull; The importance of client experience in business growth
The Takeaway
Success in the beauty industry isn't just about treatments, products, or social media. It's about creating genuine relationships, investing in people, and building a business that reflects your values. Kendra's story is a reminder that when you lead with purpose, community, and heart, growth follows.
Connect with Kendra Harris &amp; Wildflower Beauty Bar
Instagram: @wildflowerbeautybar Instagram: @wildflowerskininstitute
Connect with Kati &amp; Beauty Talk Confessions
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @beautytalkconfessions
Podcast Page: <a href="https://www.flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions" data-start="2316" data-end="2372">https://www.flagstaff-skincare.com/beautytalkconfessions</a>
PricklyBare
Post-hair removal skincare rooted in real esthetician experience.
Launching Summer 2026.
Instagram &amp; TikTok: @pricklybare
Website: pricklybare.com
If You Loved This Episode
Share it with a fellow esthetician, beauty professional, or business owner who is building something meaningful. And if you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to leave a review and help more beauty professionals discover Beauty Talk Confessions.

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>
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