The ABIC Podcast

127: Managing your Mindset with Angeli Shaw, The Bliss Coach

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Angeli is a Certified Consciousness Coach®️, Creatrix®️ Transformologist®️ and Head Talk Strategist. After spending years refining her skills...

126: Training and Technique of a Therapist with Aoife Ni Obain Owner & Operator of Pretty in the City

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aoife completed her professional training in Ireland and holds qualifications from both CIBTAC based in London England and CIDESCO of Paris France. Ha...

125: How food influences client concerns with Ebony Crameri of Project Nutrition

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ebony is an online accredited practicing dietician and nutritionist based in Newcastle and is the founder of Project Nutrition. Over the past 10 years...

124: The truth about plant based supplements with Dr Harry Weisinger, Medical Director and Co-Founder of Truth Origins

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Harry is a family doctor in Australia but has also worked in the UK, Europe and the United States. Before he obtained his medical degree, Harry com...

123: How to Hack your own PR with Odette Barry of Odette & Co.

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So, you want to stand out from the pack, make a name for yourself or your business and gain traction through TV, print or radio but there's just one t...

122: Retail and Sales Strategy with Bay Bradfield, Sales Coach

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bay is a Sales Coach who specialises in helping businesses make more money by getting more clients and customers. She shows you how to take the ‘pus...

121: The effect of stress on the skin with Gay Wardle of Gay Wardle Education

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Gay Wardle from none other than Gay Wardle Education Featuring for the second time on the podcast today, Gay and Tamara explore the...

120: Internal and Topical Collagen Supplementation with Fiona Tuck of Vita-sol

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After lots of thoughts, feelings and queries around collagen, internal supplements and topical ingredients from you all in our growing Facebook Commun...

119: Pivoting and Pausing during a Global Pandemic with Leelah Linke, Co-Founder of St Skin

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Through the global pandemic we have and currently are still facing, i heard many times by experienced figures that ‘beauty industry is resilient and...

118: Building a business empire with Madeline Radin of MK Brows & Skin Boutique

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To current date, Madeline has been working in the beauty industry for 13 years with her main focus being skin therapies. Over the years she has spent ...

117: Nail Art & Navigating Business with Chelsea Bagan of Trophy Wife

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt you’ve saved one of chelsea's photos to an instagram inspo file or pinned a picture on pinterest with the nail art creative that is Trophy ...

116: Global Spa Consultant Kathryn Moore, CEO of Spa Connectors and Hall Of Wellness Awards

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Moore has been a leading expert in the global spa industry for 15 years with extensive knowledge of all aspects of spa business. During her ti...

115: The melanogenesis pathway to pigmentation with Sam Allen, National Academy Coordinator of Advanced Skin Technology

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, is a dermal clinician and beauty therapist driven by a passion for education. With a focus on empowering others to develop confidence and experti...

114: Dr Howard Murad, Founder of Murad Skincare

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The youngest of six children born to Iraqis who immigrated to the United States, Dr. Murad’s life has been a testament to hard work and an almost ch...

113: Equal Beauty with Jessica Gomes

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Model, actor, and entrepreneur Jessica Gomes created Equal Beauty, a consumer and professional range with everyone in mind: women, men, all races, and...

112: Celebrity Brow Artist, Jazz Pampling

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jazz is a Sydney-based eyebrow artist and educator who is re-defining the ways in which women shape their brows with an extensive A-list client list w...

111: Home Business with Louise Michell

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Louise has been working from home for the last 10 years in business. She stocks four brands, is often booked out for ⅔ months in advance and has a l...

110: The Owner/Manager Relationship with Belinda Merlino and Daniela Biviano of The Skin Clinic

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Belinda has owned The Skin Clinic for the last five years and Daniela stepped into the role of Manager for the past four years and they’ve been the ...

109: Kindred Toxin Free Facials, Natalie Sellars - Owner & Facialst

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you meet Kindred Toxin Free founder, Natalie Sellars, it is easy to understand why her authenticity and passion has helped her build a loyal foll...

108: TEGANMAC.SKIN

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Starting in the industry in  2016 and launching her own business TEGANMAC.SKIN in September 2019 (just three years in), it’s delightfully surpr...

107: The Skin Games with Jennifer Rosenblum

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt you’ve seen The Skin Games mentioned across multiple platforms in the professional beauty industry, however for those who haven’t, The Sk...

106: Brows, Branding & Business with Suzie McIntosh

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt you’ve heard Suzies name mentioned or have seen her work as Suzie is easily recognised as one of Australia’s most well known and highly c...

105: Brushes & Banter with Tanya Guccione Make up Artist

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya has been beautifying women for over 15 years from weddings and red carpet to high end fashion runway looks as a makeup artist, manicurist and ha...

104: How you can make a difference with Hair Aid's CEO, Selina Tomasich

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hair Aid. is an Australian non-profit organization that works globally to make a difference and create change by teaching people living in poverty the...

103: Content, Captions & Copy with Rachel Medlock of Do You Even Social?

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Founder Rach has spent the last 6 years working her magic on some of Australia’s most loved beauty and lifestyle brands, including some of the conte...

102: Faye Murray, Your Coach

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Faye is the current ABIA hall of fame inductee and she is the first person to be inducted into both the hairdressing and beauty halls of fame - both w...

101: Emma Hobson, Director of Education Asia Pacific for The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Emma is a Skin and Body Care Specialist who’s been in the industry for over 30 years. With experience ranging from business owner, Spa Director, Col...

100: Tamara Reid, Founder of Beaute

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate Beaute Industrie's 100th episode and it's 2nd birthday, Marnina Diprose of Digital and Derm Health Co interviews Tamara Reid, Founding Di...

99. Beauty Industry Entrepreneur, Deb Farnworth-Wood, Founder of the Australian Skin Clinics Franchise and owner of Valor Organics

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Deb Farnworth-Wood is a serial entrepreneur, and the founder of the world-leading medi-aesthetic franchise Australian Skin Clinics. Born in Kenya and ...

98. Lisa Conway, kick-ass salon coach at The Zing Project

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Conway leads her team of coaches helping salon owners transform their business. With 30+ years as a hairdresser and salon owner, hundreds of sati...

97: Brigitte Benge, Industry Coach and Mentor at CREAM Solutions

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally an Account Director (aka Business Strategist) in leading national and international advertising agencies in both Melbourne and Sydney, Brig...

96: Selfcare through Haircare with Louise Bryant of Blondi Beach

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the recent speak and movement of self care during testing times and the power of the hair and beauty industry coming together, I couldn’t think o...

95: Perfecting your Public Relations with Wendy Serrano, CEO MilkPR

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest is Wendy Serrano of MilkPR, A boutique creative house with a knack for all things, social media, PR, digital and events. After doing so...

94: Building a Brow Squad with Jessika Brigginshaw of Brow Squad

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is a brow specialist, in fact the lovely Jessika Briggenshaw, is a Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Owner of the multisite beauty salon B I...

93: Makeup and Motivation, Victoria Curtis Founder of Curtis Collection

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t yet heard or seen, Curtis Collection by Victoria is an Australian owned cosmetics brand created by Victoria herself. Having grown up ...

92: Digestive Diagnosis with Pia Kynoch of Pia Kynoch Holistic Education

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pia's love for evolving and expanding her ability to serve at the highest level has seen her learn from almost every master educator in the beauty and...

91: Quality meets experience with James Vivian, Director of James Vivian

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a facial treatment received whilst working at the Aesop retail space as a sales assistant, James Vivian went onto become the first male gr...

90: Best Friends, Business and everything in between with LongLashes, Belinda and Felecia

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Belinda Robinson and Felecia Tappenden are the two Sydney mums who created Long Lashes, the safe alternative to eyelash growth serums and turned it in...

89: Gay Wardle, Industry Icon

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If, like me you’re fangirling over Gay being on this episode, then you’ll need absolutely no introduction necessary, however I shall give you one ...

88: Terri Vinson, CEO of Synergie Skin

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cosmetic Chemist and Founder of Synergie Skin products, Terri Vinson holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in immunology and microbiology, a post-gradu...

87: Jacine Drummond, CEO Roccoco Botanicals

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being inspired to create a product range from her own concern of cystic acne with a little help from the good old Nutrimetics, Jacine not only develop...

86: Melanie Gleeson, CEO endota spa

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Assuming many of you have visited an endota spa for a treatment before, Melanie almost needs no introduction. The endota spa story began in 2000 when ...

Mini Series; The Client Journey: EP7 The Rebooking

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is episode #7 of seven, our final episode for our mini series; the 7 essential steps that turn an average treatment into an exceptional experien...

Mini Series; The Client Journey: EP6 The Prescription

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is episode #6 of seven for our mini series; the 7 essential steps that turn an average treatment into an exceptional experience, brought to you ...

Mini Series; The Client Journey: EP5 The Treatment

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is episode #5 of seven for our mini series; the 7 essential steps that turn an average treatment into an exceptional experience, brought to you ...

Mini Series; The Client Journey: EP4 The Diagnosis & Education

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is episode #4 of seven for our mini series; the 7 essential steps that turn an average treatment into an exceptional experience, brought to you ...

Mini Series; The Client Journey: EP3 The Consultation

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is episode #3 of seven for our mini series; the 7 essential steps that turn an average treatment into an exceptional experience, brought to you ...

Mini Series; The Client Journey: EP2 First Impressions

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is episode #2 of seven for our mini series; the 7 essential steps that turn an average treatment into an exceptional experience, brought to you ...

Mini Series; The Client Journey: EP1 The Booking

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, Welcome and a very happy New Year to you all! I hope you had an incredible Christmas and New Year and you are making your way into the new year...

85: Reconnection and rest with Rachel Evans of RE.Connection Project

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Rachel Evans of RE.Connection Project. Rachel and I connected at a recent photoshoot for a Brisbane Women in Business Magazine where...

84: Skin Education International with Lia Trebilcock

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest you may have seen across social media as she has hundreds of photos of therapists holding up certificates after completing their skin ...

83: Social Media School with Nicole Healy Melbourne Hair Blogger

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Originally a stylist and a now a mum, Nicole has grown her social media following to a massive audience of over 45k and is helping business owners lik...

82: Lashes and Life Lessons with Ashleigh Lacorcia, CEO of Ashleigh Lacorcia Lash Academy

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Ashleigh Larcorcia, CEO and Educator at Ashleigh Larcorcia Lash Academy, or more commonly known as Melbourne Lashes on Instagram. A...

81: Small town, big business with Amanda Aleem of Le Chic Skin & Beauty

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After walking out of the treatment room as a therapist only to notice her name and coloumn had been cancelled from the computer system by the business...

80: Resilience in Business with Kate Taylor of Injex Clinics

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Kate Taylor from Injex Clinics. Kate came to my call out in our Facebook group where I mentioned a few podcast guests had cancelled...

79: Mums in beauty businesses with Emily Harper

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am speaking with Emily Harper, A kick ass business woman and a dear friend of mine and someone who I have turned to for many words of advice t...

78: Home business to booming beauty clinic with Rachel Diaz of Love Beauty Skin Clinic

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At just 15 years old, Rachel knew exactly what she wanted to do for the rest of her life, and that was to own a salon and perform life changing skin t...

77: Understanding Hormones with Lauren Curtain, Women's Health and Fertility Practitioner

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Lauren Curtain, a women’s health and fertility Chinese medicine practitioner who uses both Chinese herbal medicine and acupunctur...

76: Success of Salon Pay and the Secret Salon Society with Founder, Kristy Mckenzie

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was brought to you by Salon Pay - Pay today or Salon Pay. Get 30 days free trial at www.salonpay.com and mention 'Beaute Industrie" Today...

75: International Lashpreneur and Makeup Artist, Jodie Watkins, CEO of Graft A Lash

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Todays guest is Jodie Watkins of Make up by jodie and Graft a Lash, which is a 100% Australian owned and family run, original eyelash grafting extensi...

74: Inside Aesthetics with Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guests I was fortunate enough to be introduced to by friend of the Beaute Industrie podcast, Fiona Tuck. After an introduction and a listen ...

73: Crystal clear leadership with Cass Barrie, CEO

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is easily the most colourful person i’ve had on the podcast to date in both literal colour with her fluro green hair and clothing, bu...

72: Brow Boss Georgie Westley, Founder of Distinctive Features & Co-Founder of APMAC

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you who don’t know Georgie, she is the owner of Distinctive Features Cosmetic Tattoo and Beauty. With over 20 years experience in the i...

EP71: Hypnotherapy facials with Vanessa Donlan of Hypnotherapy Manly

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Donlan my guest today has been in the holistic health industry for 25 years and along the way has worked as an Aromatherapist, Massage Therapi...

EP70: Mastering your money with Jessica Giles of Chic Money

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If I ask you what your relationship is with money, how does that make you feel? Does it make you feel ichy and uneasy, confident and proud or guilty a...

EP69: Australia's favourite Injector, Kelly George of Kelly George Aesthetics

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly George, a Registered Cosmetic Nurse and the Founder and Director of Kelly George Aesthetics, a medical cosmetic clinic based in Tamworth, NSW - ...

EP68: Maria Enna Cocciolone, CEO of INSKIN Cosmedics

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one that has been highly anticipated and requested from our Facebook group and I am so thrilled to have her on the podcast today, i...

EP67: LED Education with Lashana Shepherd, Educator at The Global Beauty Group

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are speaking about LED education with The Global Beauty Groups National Educator, Lashana. We all know how easy an LED treatment is to perfor...

EP66: Lymph Education with Marnina Diprose of DermHealth Co.

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Marnina Diprose from Derm Health Co is my guest today for the topic of lymphatic education. Working alongside Marni and having her feature as a guest ...

EP65: The Gut with Fiona Tuck of Vita-sol

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After having Fiona Tuck feature on the podcast in episode 33 on internal conditions which manifest themselves on the skin, we received many requests t...

EP64: Organically leading the way with Mukti, Founder of Mukti Organics

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mukti has been actively involved in the beauty and personal care industry for over two decades now and spends time on the episode reflecting and shari...

EP63: Spray Tanning Success with Monica Griffin of Miss M by Minx Bronzing and Cosmetics

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Monica is the boss lady at Miss M by Minx Bronzing and Cosmetics and you’ll see today by our conversation why I needed to bring her to your ears. Sh...

EP62: Will your salon be sale ready, when you are? with Kylie-Ann Kobelt from Solution Creator

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kylie-Ann is a Neuro linguistic practitioner who directs business owners towards success in their business, through exploring their limiting beliefs a...

EP61: Take control of your product range with Caryna Khan of Private Label Skincare

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Private Label Skincare is currently hitting the industry like no other as business owners take control of the product market, by creating a range and ...

EP60: Inflammation Education with Dr. Donna Lee Marcal

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the landscape of todays industry, the skin conditions we are seeing and the lives we are living, inflammation is occuring more frequently than ever...

EP59: Wrinkles Schminkles with Gabrielle Requena

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Making waves when they hit tv screens across Australia on the show Shark Tank, Wrinkles Schminkles have since been making their way into salons like y...

EP58: Make your brand bloom with Sarah Garner of Digital Bloom

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, the lovely Sarah Garner from Digital Bloom, who’s aim is to help make beautiful brands better. Sarah and her team specialise i...

EP56: Acne Education with Donna Cummins-Campbell of the AWE Academy

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is a Beaute Industrie family friend, she has appeared on the podcast in episode number 8 where we discussed how you can advance your co...

EP55: Massage, Mindset and Marketing with Massage Champions Elicia and James Crook

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elicia is a Massage Therapist by trade turned business coach and James being brains behind their digital marketing and business campaigns, provide a 6...

EP54: The story of Peninsula Hot Springs with Charles Davidson

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Founded by brothers Charles and Richard Davidson in 1997, the inspiration for the space actually began when Charles was living in Japan in 1992, which...

EP53: How I created an award winning business with Karla McDiarmid of Macquarie MediSpa

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 2001, Macquarie Medispa opened their first location in Bathurst and made quite a name for itself and has been a true small business success story. ...

EP52: Minimum time, maximum results with Fresh Face Bar's Lisa Vong and Jessica Llyod.

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of innovation, today’s landscape of our industry looks quite different to what it did 5 or even 10 years ago, some good and some not so...

EP51: How I won Therapist of The Year...TWICE! With Daniela Boerma of Bliss Day Spa

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Daniella Boerma is the winner of the prestigious title Therapist of the Year in both 2015 and 2016, crowned by the Australian Beauty Industry Awards o...

EP50: Dr Naomi McCullum from The Manse Clinic, on injectables and Instagram

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Naomi McCullum, is the founder of The Manse clinic and a pioneer in the field of non-surgical cosmetic medicine. In 1999, she became one of the ear...

EP49: Referring and recognising domestic violence with Eastern Domestic Violence Service

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In Australia, a women dies every 5 days due to family violence. Research shows that many women establish close relationships with their salon and spa ...

EP48: Gry Tomte HUD Skin + Body

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After moving to Australia and experiencing acne and melasma at the age of 25, Gry decided to open HUD and help more clients like herself. HUD’s spec...

EP47: #calltimeonmelanoma

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Patulny, the former editor for beauty and wellness website, Byrdie.com.au is out guest today. Late 2018, Lisa ventured into blowing the whistle o...

EP46: Ignite, Fuel and Flourish with Lyndall Mitchell of Aurora Spa

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 Our guest today is the Founder of Aurora Spas and Aurora Spa Rituals, Lyndall Mitchell.  Over the past 22 years, Lyndall has created a well...

EP45: The Skin Whisperer, Rebecca Miller of LaBella Medispa

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With 25+ years in the beauty industry, Rebecca’s purpose is to ‘To empower women to feel confident & educate them to love the skin they're in’...

EP44: Your legal questions answered with Courtney Bowie of Her Lawyer

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 Courtney Bowie, Founder of Her Lawyer, a virtual law firm for ambitious women in business. Her lawyer partners with female entrepreneurs and sma...

EP43: Treating fitzpatrick 3 skins and above with Chiza Westcarr from The Nutritional Skincare Academy

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you love skin and learning, then today’s guest is going to be the perfect episode for you! My guest today needs no introduction, as many of you p...

EP41: Retaining clients and boosting sales with Phorest Software

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In todays day and age the traditional appointment book is out and we are being flooded with salon software programs, however as per recent conversatio...

Our 40th episode - knowing your value

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today is our 40th episode and I am so glad to be sharing it with you! Why celebrate the 40th and not the 50th episode you might ask? Why the bloody he...

EP39: Injectables with Amy Wright of Eltham Cosmetic Clinic

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After much request, throughout today’s episode we are exploring the world of injectables. Our guest is Amy Wright, who you may know as Cosmetic Nurs...

EP38: Insight into being a Dermal Clinician with Caylynn and Brooke from The Dermal Clinician Movement

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have two guests joining the podcast of who I was recommended to record with, after a friend of mine pointed them out and loved their mission....

EP37: Overcoming sales objections with Katie Lowndes of Elemis

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard these phrases from your clients; "can I have a sample?", "hrm, I'll have a think about it" or "I won't buy it today, i'll have a think abou...

EP36: Presence and the client connection with Stacey Burt from Little Company

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A little introduction for our guest today, Stacey Burt from Little Company, a skin clinic in Richmond Victoria and more recently opened, a second clin...

EP35: How to make the most out of your training sessions with Storm Watson The Skin Educator

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Storm Watson is The Skin Educator, featuring on todays episode. Storm shares with us her insight into training sessions and how therapists can get the...

EP34: Life in plastic with Dr Jack Zoumaras from Artiste Plastic Surgery

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a plastic surgeon looked like? Find out in today's episode with Dr Jack Zoumaras, a passionate Aesthetic and R...

EP33: Recognising nutrient deficiencies with Fiona Tuck of Vita-Sol

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fiona has over 25 years of experience in the skincare and wellness industry and is known in the media as the 'myth buster' of the nutrition world. Fio...