



Smooche Lip Stain Review: Is This Viral Peel-Off Lip Tint Worth It?
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati puts the viral Smooche Peel-Off Lip Stain to the test in a real-time Trend Thursday review. After letting the stain sit for the full 15–20 minutes, Kati shares her honest reaction to the peel-off process, the final color payoff, hydration level, and…

Vitamin G, Detoxification & Glowing from the Inside Out with Dr. Gina Nick
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Dr. Gina Nick, naturopathic physician, researcher, and creator of Vitamin G, for a fascinating conversation about glutathione, detoxification, inflammation, and what true wellness really looks like from the inside out. Dr. Gina shares…

Rhonda Allison Acne Remedies Tonic Pads Review
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati is back for another Trend Thursday, reviewing one of her favorite acne-support products—Rhonda Allison Acne Remedies All Purpose Tonic Pads. These clarifying tonic pads are designed to help reduce bacteria, excess oil, and buildup on the skin using …

The Client Experience That Keeps Clients Coming Back
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati breaks down one of the most important parts of building a successful beauty business: the client experience. Whether you’re a solo esthetician, opening your first space, or feeling slow in the industry right now, this episode walks through the exact…

Gua Sha for Lymphatic Drainage: Are You Using It Wrong?
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati is back for another Trend Thursday, breaking down one of the biggest skincare trends on social media right now—Gua Sha. From facial sculpting videos to lymphatic drainage tutorials, Gua Sha has become a viral beauty must-have. But are most people ac…

From Esthetician to Educator: Building a Beauty Business with Courtney Sykes
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Courtney Sykes—licensed esthetician, instructor, founder of Courtney Sykes Molecular Anti-Aging, and Chief Administrative Officer of Southeastern Health and Wellness Institute—for an inspiring conversation about education, entrepreneur…

Noon Aesthetics Retinol Review: Is Retinol Charisma 0.3% Worth It?
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati is back for another Trend Thursday, reviewing one of her favorite professional skincare products—Noon Aesthetics Retinol Charisma 0.3%. If retinol has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or too harsh for your skin, this episode breaks it all down.…

How Adding Superfoods to Your Treatment Room Is Changing the Skincare Game
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Saree for a powerful conversation about how adding superfoods into your treatment room can completely transform your clients’ skincare results. As estheticians, we often focus on what we apply topically—but true skin health starts fro…

Best SPF Eye Cream? Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Review
Trend Thursday – Hot or Not: Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 SPF In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati reviews the viral Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 SPF 35—a product designed to brighten, protect, and hydrate the delicate under-eye area. With built-in SPF (something most people forge…

From Solo Esthetician to Spa Owner: Hard Lessons on Hiring, Money, and Leadership
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati shares the real, unfiltered journey of going from a solo esthetician to running a multi-room spa with a full team. What started as a one-room space quickly grew into a business with multiple employees, advanced services, and major financial decision…