Guest: Indhira from Goddesthetics

In this soulful and unfiltered episode of The Entrepreneurial Esthetician, Katrina sits down with her best friend Indhira, owner of Goddesthetics, to talk about all things energy, alignment, and authenticity in the beauty industry. From setting intentions before working with clients to mastering the art of energetic touch, this episode dives deep into what it really means to be a solo esthetician in today’s world.

Together, they unpack the truth about gatekeeping in Ottawa’s esthetician community, the importance of sharing knowledge (and clients!), and how to attract the kind of energy — and clientele — that truly aligns with your purpose.

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Katrina hosts Stephanie and Keyanna from the Esty Zone, exploring their journey from friendship to business partners in the esthetics industry.

They discuss the challenges and triumphs of building their business, navigating regulations, and the importance of creating a welcoming atmosphere for clients. The conversation also touches on the significance of community and networking within the esthetics field, an how we m at Sugar Con his year.

With plans for future events and collaborations, the episode highlights the passion and dedication these women have for their craft and each other.

And Stephanie has an announcement...

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In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Esthetician, Katrina sits down with Kiana Buzza, Brand Marketing Manager at Bushbalm, to dive into the glow-up story behind one of the most iconic skincare brands in the industry. From humble beginnings in Ottawa to becoming a international name in post-wax skincare, Kiana shares on how Bush Balm started, marketing tips and tricks for estheticians, and how to survive your next trade show.

Kiana isn’t just a marketing pro — she’s one of the OGs who helped build the Bush Balm brand from the ground up. Katrina and Kiana also get real about what it takes to stand out in a competitive beauty market, how to build authentic connections with your clients and community, and how to turn every opportunity (even the chaotic ones) into growth.

If you’re an aspiring esthetician, beauty professional, or entrepreneur, this episode will give you major insight and hopefully some inspiration.

✨ Tune in and learn how to grow your beauty brand, market with confidence, and master your next trade show like a pro.

In this episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:22 - Personal Connection

00:02:42 - Early Days & Dragon’s Den Story

00:05:26 - Customer Impact & Community

00:08:48 - Products & Limited Editions

00:12:13 - Marketing Support for Estheticians

00:16:17 - Team Culture & Company Growth

00:21:44 - Networking & Community Events

00:23:19 - Trade Shows & Marketing Strategies

00:29:44 - Lightning Round: Favorites & Tools

00:33:18 - Closing

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In the first episode of Season 2 of The Entrepreneurial Esthetician, I, Katrina Lewis Dixon, open up about my own journey of healing and entrepreneurship — a path filled with lessons about community, vulnerability, and authenticity in business. I share insights from recent events like SugarCon, where I connected with other women in the industry, and reflect on the power of branding and staying true to yourself as you grow your business.

This season, I’m thrilled to dive deeper into all sides of being an esthetician entrepreneur — from marketing and community-building to creative business models like brow beauty bars. You’ll hear from three inspiring guests and from me in solo episodes full of practical advice and real conversations. My goal? To create a supportive and empowering space where every esthetician can find inspiration, clarity, and confidence to build a business that reflects who they truly are.

Let's connect on social media:

⁠@tropixgalinc⁠

⁠@theentreprenurialesthetician⁠

In the first episode of Season 2 of The Entrepreneurial Esthetician, I, Katrina Lewis Dixon, open up about my own journey of healing and entrepreneurship — a path filled with lessons about community, vulnerability, and authenticity in business. I share insights from recent events like SugarCon, where I connected with other women in the industry, and reflect on the power of branding and staying true to yourself as you grow your business.

This season, I’m thrilled to dive deeper into all sides of being an esthetician entrepreneur — from marketing and community-building to creative business models like brow beauty bars. You’ll hear from three inspiring guests and from me in solo episodes full of practical advice and real conversations. My goal? To create a supportive and empowering space where every esthetician can find inspiration, clarity, and confidence to build a business that reflects who they truly are.

Let's connect on social media:

@tropixgalinc

@theentreprenurialesthetician

The Entrepreneurial Esthetician

The good, the bad and the bullshit

Your Morning motivation to set the tone for the week.

The struggles of being a boss and the real raw stories behind them.

In today’s episode, I have a special guest: Vanessa Fabiana, the owner of Polished Mobile Esthetics Inc. With a passion for Wellness on Wheels, Vanessa has built her own clientele exclusively through referrals. We’ll be sharing insightful stories and discussing the dos and don’ts when it comes to mobile esthetic services, along with self-care tips along the way!

Follow Vanessa on social media:

Facebook: @PolishedMobileEsthetics

Instagram: @polished_mobileesthetics

Let's connect on other social media! TikTok: @tropixgaltrina Instagram: @tropixgalwaxstudio Facebook: @Tropixgalwaxstudio Website: www.tropixgal.com

This week's episode I am talking about my transition from two locations back to one and how the dreams I had 5 years ago are not the dreams that I have now and it's okay to change your mind! This journey can be extremely frustrating when you have so many people watching your journey but do not let the criticism get you down. From going to our studio to another location and potentially moving out I decided to listen to my intuition because she’s never wrong. I hope for some of you this finds your comfort if you are as indecisive as I am. At the end of the day it will all work out!

Let's connect on other social media!

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tropixgaltrina

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tropixgalwaxstudio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tropixgalwaxstudio

Website: https://www.tropixgal.com/