ASCP Esty Talk

This episode guarantees lots of laughs as we poke fun at ourselves and embrace the emotional roller coaster of living and working through a pandemic. Ella Cressman shares useful (and not so useful, but hilarious) insights on giving grace, having gratitude, and exercising patience. What does Goonies (the movie), ultrasonic spatula, Clinque V, peanut butter whiskey, Michael Moore (Moore for life), and Kourtney Kardashian have in common? The answer—this podcast. Listen to find out how. Don't forget to check out the show notes for resources you never thought you needed. Ella Cressman's Bio: Nominated for a 2018 DERMASCOPE Aestheticians' Choice Award as Favorite Brand Educator, Ella Cressman became a licensed esthetician in 2007 after attending the College of International Esthetics. In 2009, she became a skin care educator and product representative and enjoyed empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint, rather than a product specific view. She achieved an Organic Skin Care Formulation Certificate in 2014 and an Organic Skin Care Formulation Diploma from Formula Botanica in 2018. Ella has spent many hours researching ingredients, understanding how and where they are sourced, phytochemistry, histological access, and complimentary compounds for intentional skin benefits. She has written articles for ASCP Skin Deep magazine, Les Nouvelle Esthétiques & Spa magazine, American Spa magazine, CBD Health and Wellness magazine, Topical Magazine, and the popular blog Lipgloss and Aftershave. In addition to running a skin care practice, Ella has consulted for several skin care lines (including several successful CBD brands) under the umbrella of Ella Cress Skin Care and founded a comprehensive consulting group in 2019, the HHP Collective. To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide click here ASCP Skin Deep Magazine (digital edition) Random Resources The Goonies Karate Kid Clinique V (80s eye shadow fashion) Tarte Maneater mascara Michael Moore, Moore for Life Michael Moore, Eye Shadow Tutorial Kim Kardashian contour line, KKW Magnetic SL Peanut Butter Whiskey Chambord Recipe Peanut Butter & Jelly Old-Fashioned By SKREWBALL WHISKEY INGREDIENTS 5 oz Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey 75 oz Rye Whiskey 4 Dashes of Angostura Bitters 1 Luxardo maraschino cherry, for garnish Orange peel, for garnish DIRECTIONS Combine whiskeys and bitters over ice in a cocktail glass. Stir and allow to mingle until chilled. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and an orange peel. Ella's Resources: ASCP State Updates Ultrasonic Spatula ASCP Esty Talk—Ingredients Decked Out Book: Talking to Strangers by Malcom Gladwell Contact Ella Social Channels @ellacressman Websites ellacress.com www.hhpcollective.com

Lisa Rossman gets candid about what it looks like to start opening locations around the country. What are the big franchisers doing to entice clients and ensure their safety? Are clients stacking the books or barely trickling in? If you are trying to decide if the time is right for you and what precautions you may want to consider, then this podcast is a must-listen. Lisa Rossmann's Bio: Lisa Rossmann currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Brand Experience at Hand & Stone Franchise Corporation, which employs nearly 2,700 estheticians across 460 locations in the US and Canada. Lisa has been a licensed esthetician since 2010, completing her course work at the Aveda Institute in New York City. Lisa has worked for Hand & Stone since 2012, starting in general spa operations support when the chain had just shy of 60 locations. She has since turned her focus to expanding the skin care program, and now oversees the growth of the massage segment as well. Lisa is truly fulfilled by Hand & Stone's mission to provide high-quality and affordable massage and facial services to all as part of their regular lifestyle, not just as a treat to themselves! To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide click here ASCP Skin Deep Magazine (digital edition) Lisa's Resources Books: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday @ryanholiday for daily posts and inspiration Connect with Lisa Linkedin Hand and Stone Opportunities: Visit a spa near you Purchase a franchise Career

Jessica Marie is never short on ideas to grow her business, whether it's during a slow period or a pandemic. Tune in to hear how she plans to reopen and what she has been building during quarantine. Her passion and drive are sure to inspire your skin care business. You gotta love a girl boss! Jessica Marie's Bio: Jessica Marie has always had a desire to help people. She spent nearly two decades in the medical field in a wide range of positions and settings, including as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, phlebotomist, medical thermographer, and EMT. She entered medical esthetics to help people in a different way. After spending years as a certified cosmetic injector, Jessica decided to go to esthetician school so she could help her clients from start to finish, beginning with skin care all the way up to injectables. She is passionate about working with people with cancer given her background in oncology, and she is certified in permanent cosmetics and 3D areola pigmentation. Jessica is the founder of J Marie Skin Studio in Longmont, Colorado, and J Marie Signature Skincare and Makeup. Jessica won ASCP Skin Deep's Avant Garde Makeup Challenge, and is also the proud recipient of ASCP's 2020 Esthetician of the Year Award. Jessica continues to mentor others in the industry and is currently working on expanding her business with a third location in Atlanta, Georgia. To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide click here ASCP Skin Deep Magazine (digital edition) March/April 2020 Esty of the Year Associated Skin Care Professionals YouTube Channel Smoky Eye Avant Garde Lashes—Jessica's team Jessica's Resources Book: UnF*ck Yourself by Gary Bishop Your local chamber of commerce Make an appointment with your banker, bookkeeper, and/or CPA Jessica's social channels Instagram/Facebook Website The Glossy Magazine HydroPeptide Social media channels Instagram Facebook Website YouTube Courtesy marketing support: mention ASCP ESTY TALK (even if your not a client) [email protected] [email protected] 800-932-9873

What is an adaptogen? How do they work? We've seen a huge cultural shift in skin care toward exploring supplemental plant medicine, which includes the power of phyto-active skin care ingredients. Listen in to hear Ella Cressman speak with Dr. Jenelle Kim as they discuss adaptogens and their physiological effect on the skin, and find out what "Bi Bong" means! Dr. Kim completed extensive training in East Asia under some of the most respected doctors in the field of oriental medicine and is the custodian of her family's proprietary Bi Bong® formulas. Her extensive knowledge of herbal medicine allows for a unique perspective on the understanding of adaptogen ingredients and how to properly formulate them to positively affect skin health. Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, and absolute ingredient junkie! As an educator, she enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint, rather than a product-specific view. She has spent many hours researching ingredients to understand how and where they are sourced, as well as phytochemistry, histological access, and complimentary compounds for intentional skin benefits. In addition to running a skin care practice, Cressman founded a comprehensive consulting group, the HHP Collective, and has consulted for several skin care lines, including several successful CBD brands. To connect with Ella Cressman click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide click here To connect with Dr. Jenelle Kim: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Email Website: jenellekim.com | jbkwellnesslabs.com

Are you getting the support you need from your skin care product line vendor? Annette Rubin gives us the lowdown on what you should be asking for from the skin care brands you love and promote. How can the brands you sell be your marketing partner during this unprecedented time? Be sure to listen to the entire podcast, as the CEO of HydroPeptide shares her direct email contact to answer your marketing and business questions. Annette Rubin's Bio: Annette Rubin brings 30 years of beauty industry experience and connections to her role as CEO of HydroPeptide. She has driven aggressive results for both established multi-billion-dollar organizations and small startups. Her broad background gives her a unique perspective on diverse business models, operational and market challenges, and emerging consumer trends. She is passionate about the intersection of beauty and health and is deeply committed to advancing the success of women-owned businesses. Annette has a proven track record of identifying winning ideas and sourcing the talent needed to build them into valuable enterprises. Annette lives near Seattle, Washington, with her husband, Jason Rubin, MD, an emergency room physician, and her children Jackson and Cody. In her free time she enjoys traveling with her family and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide click here Annette's Recommendations: ASCP Skin Deep Magazine (digital edition) The Glossy Magazine Social media channels @HydroPeptide Facebook.com/HydroPeptide Website YouTube Courtesy marketing support: mention ASCP ESTY TALK (even if you're not a client) [email protected] [email protected] 800-932-9873

For many years, vitamin C has been the skin care ingredient darling, the superstar antioxidant, and the backbar and home-care "must-have" in antiaging and brightening products. We've seen it, we know it, and we're comfortable with it, but how exactly does vitamin C work within the many layers of the skin? And what form should be used for which skin function? Listen in as esthetician Ella Cressman questions (and is stumped a few times by) the charismatic pharmacist Benjamin Knight Fuchs. Ben, also a skin care chemist, helps explain vitamin C and its effects on a cellular level so you will be armed with further understanding of this ingredient powerhouse! To connect with Ella Cressman click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram @ascpskincare To connect with Benjamin Knight Fuchs: Email Facebook Instagram Website Blog

Keeping it real and upbeat, Beauty Biz BFFs podcasters Kasey Boone and Lorena Ashmore share ideas to keep your business rocking whether your doors are open or closed. Kasey and Lorena get candid and discuss how a true professional keeps it together during these unprecedented times. Listen in to see if you're doing it right by these ladies' standards. To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram @ascpskincare To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide, click here Lorena's morning must-have Kasey's exercise inspiration @bodydadala classes and walking in my neighborhood Lorena's social handle and website @dearlashlove Dear Lash + Love Kasey's social handle and website @glowskincarela Glow Skincare Check out their podcast: @beautybizbffspodcast beautybizbffs.com

Tessa Crume, PhD, associate professor in the Epidemiology Department at the Colorado School of Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, answers your industry-specific questions about COVID-19 and its effect in your treatment room. Dr. Crume discusses why the virus is so contagious and dispels myths about the virus. Plus, Dr. Crume shares a wealth of resources for protecting the safety of you, your loved ones, and your clients. To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director click here To join Associated Skin care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide click here How to safely wear and take off a cloth mask Interested in making a face mask but you don't have a sewing machine? click here How to make a mask out of a sock Developing an Emergency Care Plan CDC self-checker—a guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care if you are sick Mental health resources for parents - click here Resources for mindfulness, relaxation, anxiety, and well-being Link to online parenting support group to help parents in our community as they cope with the pandemic, home schooling, and other causes of anxiety To connect with Dr. Tessa Crume

Join us as we get personal with Gina Rivera, founder of Phenix Salon Suites, beauty entrepreneur, and licensed cosmetologist. She shares with us what she's been working on during her home state of Califorinia's stay at home orders as well as her thoughts on what it will look like when small spas, salons, and suites start to open back up in a post COVID-19 world. "Spoiler Alert" To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) on Instagram @ascpskincare To access ASCP's extensive Back to Practice guide click here To read Gina Rivera's column in AHP Indie Stylist magazine click here (coming soon) To learn more about Barbicide's Sanitation course click here To get the Joyce Meyer Devotional app click here Find out how you can get involved with Gina's new endeavor at Business of One To connect with Gina Rivera Facebook/Instagram: @beautyexpertgina @coloursbygina @phenix.salon.suites Gina's Platform—free business app for the lifestyle professional

In this two-part series, Dr. Mark Lees asks, "Would you eat a cake that has only been half-baked?" If you have decided that you want to go back to seeing clients, this podcast is a must to get the straight talk you need to hear. Dr. Mark Lees shares ideas for reopening amid COVID-19 concerns based on his experience as a licensed esthetician and PHD in Public Health. To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care professionals (ASCP) on Instagram @ascpskincare To access ASCP's extensive guide—Back to Practice click here To read Dr. Mark Lees column in ASCP Skin Deep Magazine click here To connect with Dr. Mark Lees Facebook mark-lees-skincare Instagram (personal) @drmarkless Instagram (brand) @markleesskincare Mark Lees Website To check out his professional skin care lines-for estheticians ONLY check here To order Beyond the Basics or any of Dr. Mark Lees other books click here

In this two-part series, Dr. Mark Lees asks, "Would you eat a cake that has only been half-baked?" If you have decided that you want to go back to seeing clients, this podcast is a must to get the straight talk you need to hear. Dr. Mark Lees shares ideas for reopening amid COVID-19 concerns based on his experience as a licensed esthetician and PHD in Public Health. To connect with Tracy Donley, ASCP Executive Director, click here To join Associated Skin care Professionals (ASCP) click here Questions about Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) membership or professional liability insurance for estheticians call 800-789-0411 If you are interested in adding Business Personal Property (BPP) insurance to your membership click here Follow Associated Skin Care professionals (ASCP) on Instagram @ascpskincare To access ASCP's extensive guide—Back to Practice click here To read Dr. Mark Lees column in ASCP Skin Deep Magazine click here To connect with Dr. Mark Lees Facebook mark-lees-skincare Instagram (personal) @drmarkless Instagram (brand) @markleesskincare Mark Lees Website To check out his professional skin care lines-for estheticians ONLY check here To order Beyond the Basics or any of Dr. Mark Lees other books click here