China Wong 

A celebrated entrepreneur, China Wong is the founder and owner of SALON SPA W. What is your educational background, and how long have you been practicing? After graduating from Iowa State University, I began my career in the finance industry. As a client of up-scale Chicago salons and spas, I was mesmerized by the innovative environments, skilled service providers, and superb customer experience. I aspired…

Nathalie Banker

How long have you been in the beauty industry, and why did you choose to become a publicist? Like many students pursuing an undergraduate degree, I did not have a clear understanding of what I wanted to be when I grew up. My parents envisioned broadcast journalism for me. However, after taking a few PR classes, I learned that many of the stories we read…

Rebecca Pate

{mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18,43,44"} What was your journey like into the medical aesthetics industry? I started in this industry 22 years ago as a medical aesthetician and nutritional therapy practitioner. This exciting industry of beauty, health, and wellness is always evolving, and I continue to get different certifications regularly that could fill a museum. I am so proud to say that Bare Bunny Aesthetics just celebrated our…

Allyson Bohnert

{mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18,43,44"} What is your educational background, and how do you continue your education in the industry? I graduated top of my class from Von Lee International School of Aesthetics in 2012. I believe there is always more to learn, especially in an industry like aesthetics that is ever evolving. Naturally, I am a hands-on learner, so any chance I get to attend a seminar,…

Brian Goodwin

What is your educational background, and how do you continue your education in the industry? My educational background includes medical aesthetics, spa marketing and retailing strategies, team leadership, and adult learning. I am also a master herbalist, and I continue my education in the industry through attending various seminars and training at tradeshows, as well as taking specialty courses in massage techniques, skin anatomy, medical…

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