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Determined to find a solution for their sonโs chronic illness, they discovered what would become a world-wide phenomenon. ย Steve and Joniann Marchese have always been dedicated to following their passion, even when it has led them down an unconventional path. The owners of LightStim created their first business when Steve was 22 and Joni ... Read More
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She left an impression upon the industry that will be felt for years to come. ย In 1975, after establishing the acne clinic at the University of Miami in Florida, Sara and James Fulton, founders of Vivant Skin Care, made a decision that would change their lives and the skin care industry. They took a ... Read More
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As he pursued his career in skin care, he found his motivations began to shift and evolve and he began to change as a person. ย ย Mark Viktora, president of Viktoria DeโAnn Peptide Cosmeceuticals, holds degrees in biochemistry and biology. Markโs naturally innovative nature extended to his work as a biochemist when he began ... Read More
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Seeking solutions for healing unresponsive nerves, they combined their skills to develop game-changing technology. ย Tina Abnoosi is founder, CEO, and president of TAMA Research. She is an electrical engineer with 37 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of electrical and electronic components. Tina is also a licensed aesthetician, with more than 15 ... Read More
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With backgrounds in aesthetics and marketing, these sisters by marriage put their skills and passions together to create the company of their dreams. ย Danielle Munley and Emily Sindlinger, co-founders of Sorella Apothecary, have completely different backgrounds, but have always shared a love for skin care and all things beauty. They had casually been in ... Read More
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A personal touch and dedication to education helped make her business what it is today. ย Lisa VanBockern, owner and founder of Skin Script Skin Care, floundered through careers looking for something that sparked her interest. At the age of 40, she became an aesthetician and started working in a medical spa. Her passion for ... Read More
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Interested in skin care from a young age, life took her on a journey that eventually led to starting her own company. ย Kathleen Carney, founder and formulator for Skin Blends LLC, a licensed aesthetician and aesthetic instructor, has a degree in education from Wayne State College in Nebraska and attended graduate school at the ... Read More
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A testament that with true grit, determination, and perseverance, you can accomplish anything. ย In 2007, Dasha Saian, L.E., CEO and co-founder of Saian Natural Clinical Skincare, and her mother Margarita started a skin care brand out of their kitchen with only $3,000. At that time, Dasha was finishing college, working at a spa as ... Read More
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Nicknamed the Queen of Seaweed, she seized an opportunity that would lead to recognition and success worldwide. ย Lydia Sarfati, founder and CEO of Repรชchage, built her career on excellence, innovation, and dedication to raising the standards of aesthetic education. Creating excellence in all that she does, whether with new product formulations, professional treatments, or ... Read More
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From her grandmotherโs salon to her own renowned company, her passion for the beauty industry has driven her success. ย Renรฉe Rouleau, an Austin-based, celebrity aesthetician, skin guru, and founder of Renรฉe Rouleau Skincare, has been in the beauty and skin care industry for 30 years and is continuing to expand her expertise. Her first ... Read More
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