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 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
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Following a skincare protocol is one thing. Understanding why you're using every ingredient is something completely different.
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Amanda, owner of Loving My Skin Spa and creator of Skin Nerd Training, to talk about ingredient knowledge, continuing education, imposter syndrome, and how The Skin Games pushed her to become a stronger esthetician.
Amanda has been licensed sin...
Should you open your own esthetics business right out of school, or should you work for an established salon or spa first?
There is so much pressure in the beauty industry right now to go solo, become your own boss, open a suite, and build your own brand. And while owning your own business can be incredible, there is another side of entrepreneurship that doesn't always make it onto social media.
In this solo episode of Beauty Talk ...
You don't have to have the newest device, follow every skincare trend, or look like the esthetician you see on Instagram to build a successful business.
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Nakeisha Hamilton, licensed esthetician and owner of The Rebute, to talk about finding your own path in the beauty industry, building confidence as a newer esthetician, and learning to stop comparing your beginning to ...
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.
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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 a waxing specialist. She started esthetics with the intention of eventually pursuing cosmetology, experienced an incredibly discou...
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 hai...
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, years of clinical...
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 every corner, it's easy to bel...
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 more confidence,...
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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 experienced the pani...
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 supporti...
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+Well, The Skin Games, and the Waxing Pro Conference—and the exper...
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Amanda Luisa, owner of Beach House Skincare & Spa and host of the Bougie and Boring podcast, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood, and what it really takes to build a sustainable beauty business.
Amanda shares her incredible journey from secretly cutting hair i...
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati reviews the viral ColorScience Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm SPF and explains why this multitasking product has become a favorite among skincare professionals and sunscreen lovers alike.
Designed to add a natural pop of color while providing all-mineral sun protection, this SPF balm can be used on the c...
In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati steps away from the usual Trend Thursday format to talk about one of the biggest conversations happening in the esthetics industry right now — the Bushbalm Vagacial trademark controversy.
After Bushbalm filed a trademark application for the term “Vagacial,” estheticians, waxers, and beauty professi...
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 how the stain actually wears throughout the day. She also tal...
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 her journey from traditional pre-med studies at UCLA to becoming a ...
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 a blend of salicylic acid and Totarol. Kati shares why this pr...
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