In this powerful episode, Marie sits down with special guest Nancy Abdou, founder and CEO of The Australian Dermal & Laser Institute, an award-winning leader in aesthetic education with more than two decades of real-world experience. Nancy’s journey started in 2002 when she and her sisters opened a single laser and skin clinic, which grew to 15 locations across Melbourne within ten years. Along the way she discovered her passion for teaching, using her Bachelor of Education to train clinicians and ultimately founding an institute that has shaped professionals across Australia and New Zealand. But beneath the accolades and success, Nancy shares the struggles that rarely make it onto a website or social feed. She talks openly about the mental health challenges she faced, the pressure of growth, the fear and self-doubt that came with scaling a business, and the moments she wondered if she could keep going. This episode isn’t just about wins…. it’s about the grit, resilience and vulnerability that fuelled them. Nancy reflects on her failures and breakthroughs, how she reframed setbacks as lessons, and how her mindset shifted through the toughest seasons. She breaks down what resilience really looks like outside curated success stories. If you’ve ever felt like your struggles disqualify you from success or worried your story isn’t “good enough” to share, this conversation will remind you that resilience isn’t born from perfection, but from persistence and honesty. For more information about how Tadli can support your business journey, click below.https://www.dermalandlaser.com.au

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