Beauty Babble

by Beauty Cult

Fashion & Beauty Entrepreneurship

Season 4

Beauty Meets Cancer Care

In this powerful episode of Beauty Babble, we welcome Marilyn Sepe from the heart of Toronto, Canada, founder of OncoOne Aesthetic School and a leading voice in oncology esthetics. Marilyn shares her inspiring journey and her mission to educate, inspire, and bring awareness to oncology esthetics as a trauma-informed, human-centered practice that blends science, skill, and compassion. We explore how beauty professionals can better support clients navigating cancer treatment with safety, dignity, and care. This episode is an important conversation for estheticians, spa professionals, educators, and anyone passionate about elevating client care and expanding their understanding of oncology esthetics. 🔗 Learn more about Marilyn Sepe: OncoOne Aesthetic School: https://oncoesthetics.ca/ ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that educate, inspire, and elevate the beauty industry. ✨ Connect with Suzanne: educator@beautycult.ca Follow Us: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanada · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canada #BeautyBabble #OncologyEsthetics #MarilynSepe #EstheticsEducation #BeautyIndustry #CancerCare #TraumaInformedCare #Wellness #TorontoCanada

Ask Me Anything! Answering real questions from estheticians

In this episode of Beauty Babble, we’re answering real questions from estheticians navigating their careers and businesses in 2026. From knowing when to expand your hours, to building a client base without social media, understanding non-compete clauses, and learning how to actually study ingredients in a meaningful way—this episode is all about clarity in decision-making and modern esthetics practice. These are the questions that shape your career, not just your treatment room skills. ✨ Topics covered: • When to open more hours in your business • Building clients without social media • Non-compete clauses: what to consider before signing • How to study ingredients in a practical, effective way If you’re an esthetician or beauty professional looking to build a stronger, more sustainable career, this episode is for you. ✨ Connect with Suzanne: educator@beautycult.ca Follow Us: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanada · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canada

Chemical Peels All Year Long

Chemical peels are often still treated as a seasonal service in esthetics, but is “peel season” actually outdated? In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne breaks down why modern esthetics requires a more strategic approach to chemical peels. We explore why estheticians are either avoiding peels for months or overusing them in ways that can compromise the skin barrier—and how to shift into safer, more effective treatment planning. You’ll also learn where the idea of “peel season” came from, how skin physiology truly changes throughout the year, and how estheticians around the world safely perform chemical peels year-round. Whether you’re a licensed esthetician or skincare professional, this episode will help you rethink outdated rules and elevate your results through smarter, skin-focused decisions. Free Watch & Learn: April 15 Register HERE ✨ Connect with Suzanne: educator@beautycult.ca Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanada LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canada

Multiple Paths, One Passion: Building a Diverse Esthetics Career

If you’re a beauty professional or student looking for real, results-driven insights, this episode is for you. On this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne sits down with Shelby Hopkins, a CIDESCO-certified medical esthetician from Calgary. Shelby shares her personal journey in esthetics, her experience across clinical practice, distribution leadership, and professional advocacy with CIDESCO Section Canada. They discuss: Shelby’s path to CIDESCO and the empathy it cultivated Differences between medical spa and traditional esthetics Building product knowledge and confidence through distribution Professional social media strategies for estheticians Preventing burnout and balancing multiple roles Advice for students exploring diverse career paths Follow Shelby on socials for pro tips and results-driven esthetics content: Instagram: @shelbynoellebeauty ✨ Connect with Suzanne: educator@beautycult.ca Resources / Cross-Promotion Links Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanada LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canada Courses / Masterclasses: https://courses.beautycult.ca/pages/beauty-cult-institute Blog: A Blog Just for Beauty Professionals Beauty Babble is powered by Beauty Cult Canada: https://beautycult.ca/pages/podcast-b...

Barrier-First Treatment Planning — Protecting Skin for Better Results

In esthetics, successful treatments start with the skin barrier. In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne Dias, CIDESCO-trained esthetician and industry educator, explains why barrier health should guide every facial, peel, device session, and skincare protocol. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why barrier health is the foundation of long-term client results How to assess skin readiness before treatments Common mistakes that compromise the barrier (over-exfoliation, aggressive layering, high-frequency devices) How to sequence treatments safely for progressive results Client communication strategies to explain your barrier-first approach Whether you’re running a spa, performing facials, or planning advanced treatments, this episode will help you prioritize skin health, reduce sensitivity, and achieve consistent, professional results. ✨ Connect with Suzanne: Email: educator#beautycult.ca Instagram: @beautycultcanada Facebook: Beauty Cult Canada Courses & Masterclasses: Beauty Cult Institute

Truths vs Trends - What Actually Works in 2026

Trends vs Truths in Esthetics — What Works in 2026 Feeling overwhelmed by beauty trends, viral treatments, or new devices? In this episode of Beauty Babble, Suzanne Dias, CIDESCO-trained esthetician and industry educator, helps estheticians, spa professionals, and skincare experts cut through the noise. Learn how to: Spot trend-heavy treatments vs safe, effective protocols Avoid common mistakes like over-exfoliation, device stacking, and DIY tools Prioritize barrier health, progressive treatment planning, and client education Communicate confidently with clients without chasing every trend Whether you’re running a spa, offering facials, or growing your skincare career, this episode shows how to make smarter, safer, and results-driven choices in 2026. ✨ Connect with Suzanne: Email: educator#beautycult.ca Instagram: @beautycultcanada Facebook: Beauty Cult Canada Courses & Masterclasses: Beauty Cult Institute

Behind the Blade: Dermaplaning Through a Trainer’s Lens

Dermaplaning looks simple, but there’s so much happening behind the blade. In this episode, Suzanne breaks down what live dermaplaning demonstrations reveal about real treatments, professional decision-making, and skin responses you can’t predict from theory alone. Hosted by Suzanne Dias Hi, I’m Suzanne, a CIDESCO-trained esthetician, educator, and industry mentor. I’ve spent decades helping beauty professionals grow their skills, confidence, and businesses across the full esthetics industry. On Beauty Babble, I share real conversations about esthetics services, professional education, client care, business strategies, and building a sustainable, successful career in the beauty world. ✨ Connect with Suzanne: educator@beautycult.ca Resources / Cross-Promotion Links Follow Us: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanada • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canada Courses: https://courses.beautycult.ca/pages/beauty-cult-institute Blog: https://beautycult.ca/blogs/beauty-culture-blog Free monthly Watch & Learn: https://beautycult.ca/pages/watch-and-learn?_pos=1&_psq=watch&_ss=e&_v=1.0

New Year, New Skin and Business

Kick off 2026 with a fresh start for your skin and your esthetics business! In this episode of Beauty Babble, host Suzanne, a CIDESCO-trained esthetician and industry educator, shares practical tips for estheticians and beauty professionals to reset, reflect, and refocus after the holidays. Learn how to: • Repair and refresh skin post-holidays (hydration, barrier support, inflammation tips) • Avoid common January pitfalls (over-exfoliation, trend chasing) • Reset your services, pricing, and education goals for the year • Identify one habit to drop in 2026 for better results Beauty Babble is powered by Beauty Cult Canada: https://beautycult.ca/pages/podcast-b... Hosted by Suzanne Dias Hi, I’m Suzanne, a CIDESCO-trained esthetician, educator, and industry mentor. I’ve spent decades helping beauty professionals grow their skills, confidence, and businesses across the full esthetics industry. On Beauty Babble, I share real conversations about esthetics services, professional education, client care, business strategies, and building a sustainable, successful career in the beauty world. ✨ Connect with Suzanne: educator@beautycult.ca 👇Would you like a copy of my Q1 Skin and Beauty Reset Guide? Leave a comment below, and Suzanne will send you your free copy. 🧴 Follow us for more: Instagram: @beautycultcanada TikTok: @beautycultcanada Website: https://beautycult.ca Courses / Masterclasses: https://courses.beautycult.ca/pages/b... A Blog Just for Beauty Professionals: https://beautycult.ca/blogs/beauty-cu... Website: https://beautycult.ca ✨ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to never miss an episode filled with real conversations on esthetics, education, and building a confident, sustainable career in the beauty industry!

Season 3

Retail Without the Ick: How Estheticians Recommend Home Care That Works

I hate retailing. You’ve said it, we’ve said it. And, in this episode we reframe “selling” as finishing the service. We cover how to talk through products during the consultation and treatment, fill gaps in a client’s routine, match recs to budget and season, and follow up without pressure. You’ll leave with simple scripts, a barrier-first mindset, and an easy path to better results and repeat bookings. Have an idea for an episode topic? Submit your ideas or questions: https://forms.gle/fZ5ocyGdTxoPVJBz5 If you enjoy what you hear, don't forget to subscribe to Beauty Babble and rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and continue delivering valuable insights to elevate your beauty industry journey. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes, and thank you for being a part of our Beauty Babble community! Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/ https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanada https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canada https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-221KVEUvgYwqkDhTBZTA

Menopause & Skin: How Estheticians Support 40+ Clients

Menopause changes skin: less estrogen means less collagen and elastin, thinner barrier, more dryness, sensitivity, hyperpigmentation, and even acne. In this episode, we break down what to watch for in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, how to ask the right intake questions, and how to adjust services without over-treating. We cover low- to medium-intensity options (hydration first, gentler exfoliation, LED, microcurrent), ingredient swaps (bakuchiol for retinol, PHA for AHA, niacinamide, ceramides, panthenol, aloe), and waxing precautions for fragile skin. Clear steps you can use this week to keep mature clients comfortable and getting results. Have an idea for an episode topic? Submit your ideas or questions: https://forms.gle/fZ5ocyGdTxoPVJBz5 If you enjoy what you hear, don't forget to subscribe to Beauty Babble and rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and continue delivering valuable insights to elevate your beauty industry journey. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes, and thank you for being a part of our Beauty Babble community! Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/ https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanada https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canada https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-221KVEUvgYwqkDhTBZTA

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