In this episode of Your CEO Essence, we’re talking about what happens when you finally start putting your business, your energy, and your priorities first.

Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable—especially when the people around you were benefiting from you having none. But protecting your time, saying no, raising your standards, and prioritizing what actually moves your business forward are part of becoming a stronger CEO.

For estheticians, waxers, sugarists, beauty entrepreneurs, and salon or spa owners, this episode is your reminder that you do not have to be available to everyone all the time to run a successful business. Boundaries create structure. Priorities create growth. And sometimes, triggering other people is simply a sign that your standards have changed.

If you’re ready to level up your esthetics business, improve your mindset, prevent burnout, manage your time, and step into your CEO era, this one is for you.

Keywords: esthetician business, beauty entrepreneur, CEO mindset, business boundaries, time management, salon owner, spa owner, waxing business, sugaring business, female entrepreneur, business growth, burnout prevention, mindset for entrepreneurs.

Networking isn’t about collecting business cards, awkward small talk, or trying to sell yourself to everyone in the room. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities, and making sure people remember who you are and what you do.In this episode of Your CEO Essence, Katrina Lewis breaks down how estheticians, waxers, sugarists, beauty professionals, spa owners, and beauty entrepreneurs can network with more confidence and intention.Whether you’re attending a beauty conference, esthetics trade show, networking event, industry retreat, educational class, or local business event, preparation matters. Katrina shares practical networking strategies you can use before, during, and after an event to turn a simple introduction into a meaningful professional relationship.We’re talking about how to:Network authentically without feeling fake or salesyPrepare before attending beauty industry events and conferencesSet clear networking goals so you know why you’re in the roomUse Instagram and social media to connect before an eventBuild confidence when introducing yourself and your beauty businessCreate a memorable personal brand that helps people remember youStart conversations with other estheticians and beauty entrepreneursFollow up after networking events instead of letting connections disappearTurn industry connections into collaborations, friendships, referrals, education opportunities, and business growthIf you’re an esthetician, solo esthetician, wax specialist, sugarist, spa owner, beauty business owner, beauty educator, or aspiring beauty entrepreneur, this episode is your reminder that sometimes your next opportunity isn’t hiding in another Instagram strategy.It might be waiting for you in a room you haven’t walked into yet.Stop being afraid to introduce yourself. Stop waiting until you feel “successful enough” to network.Get in the room, Queen.

In Episode 2 of Your CEO Essence, Katrina Lewis explores why women may benefit from understanding their natural hormonal rhythms instead of forcing themselves to work, perform, and produce the same way every single day.

This episode breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and explains how each phase can influence energy, focus, creativity, productivity, rest, and overall well-being. Katrina connects women’s health, hormonal health, cycle syncing, self-care, wellness, and entrepreneurship to help female business owners become more intentional about how they plan their work and personal lives.

You’ll learn how to think of the menstrual cycle like four different seasons, why rest during the menstrual phase matters, and how entrepreneurs can strategically schedule content creation, networking, planning, administrative work, launches, and recovery around their changing energy levels.

Katrina also discusses the impact that stress, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care can have on hormonal balance and PMS symptoms, while sharing alternative ways to track your patterns if you have an irregular menstrual cycle or conditions such as PCOS or endometriosis.

This conversation isn’t about doing less. It’s about understanding your body well enough to work more intentionally.

If you’re an esthetician, waxer, sugarist, beauty entrepreneur, female business owner, or woman in entrepreneurship who has ever wondered why your energy and productivity seem completely different from one week to the next, this episode will encourage you to stop expecting yourself to operate on a constant 24-hour cycle and start paying attention to your own rhythm.

Topics include: menstrual cycle phases, cycle syncing for entrepreneurs, women’s hormones, hormonal health, productivity for women, female entrepreneurship, self-care for business owners, menstrual health, PMS, stress management, sleep, PCOS, endometriosis, wellness, natural cycle tracking, business planning, work-life balance, and female empowerment.

Your CEO Essence is where mindset, business, wellness, spirituality, self-development, and entrepreneurship come together—because building a successful business should not require disconnecting from yourself.

Welcome back — and welcome to Your CEO Essence.

In this first episode back, Katrina Lewis shares the evolution behind the podcast rebrand and the personal journey that inspired a new chapter rooted in entrepreneurship, aesthetics, spirituality, balance, and authenticity.

After years of building a career in waxing, sugaring, esthetics, education, and business ownership, Katrina reflects on what it really means to grow beyond the treatment room while still staying connected to the beauty industry that helped build her. She opens up about the transitions happening in 2026, building financial independence, developing an abundance mindset, navigating personal growth, and learning how to create success without sacrificing yourself in the process.

This episode explores the connection between mindset, manifestation, self-care, spirituality, astrology, business growth, and finding harmony between your personal life and your entrepreneurial goals. Katrina also discusses the law of polarity, overcoming difficult experiences, reflecting on relationships, and learning how to balance ambition with rest, alignment, and self-reliance.

Your CEO Essence is for estheticians, waxers, sugarists, beauty entrepreneurs, and women building businesses who want more than simply being booked and busy. It’s about becoming the CEO of your business and your life while creating success that actually feels aligned with who you are becoming.

This is the beginning of a new era — evolving, expanding, healing, building, and discovering what your CEO essence really looks like.

Join host Katrina Lewis Dixon, CEO of Tropix Gal and esthetician educator, as she sits down with industry powerhouse Billie Jo Hamilton—owner of My Sugar Shop (two thriving Winnipeg locations), creator of Nudie Skincare, and lead educator for Sugar Smac. This episode is essential listening for estheticians building their own businesses.

Billie Jo shares her entrepreneurial journey from sugaring specialist to multi-brand beauty mogul, revealing how she scaled from studio owner to product developer. Discover her approach to creating an esthetician-made skincare line in an industry flooded with non-professional brands, her inspiring work with breast cancer awareness, and why having an esthetician's perspective matters in product formulation.

Whether you're launching your first treatment room or scaling your beauty empire, Billie Jo's story proves that estheticians can build profitable, purpose-driven brands. Learn about sugaring education, authentic product development, and building a business that aligns with your professional values.

In this episode, Chantal Bergeron takes us behind the scenes of her glow-up in the beauty industry — from renting a space to building a thriving spa that stands out in a crowded market. If you’re a brow artist (or aspiring brow boss) who wants to level up your branding, client experience, and business strategy, this conversation is for you.

Chantal breaks down the brow services that helped her build a loyal clientele, how she uses social media and brand identity to stay booked and recognizable, and what it really looks like to evolve from being “just a service provider” into becoming a true beauty business owner.

We also get into the real CEO conversations: hiring, managing employees, staying consistent with marketing, and the lessons she learned through employee turnover — including how to protect your peace while still growing your team and your income.

This episode is packed with motivation, strategy, and no-fluff advice for entrepreneurs who want to build a brand that’s authentic, creative, and unforgettable — especially in the brow industry.

Chantal has rebrand since the episode was recorded. Follow her below

https://www.instagram.com/edenartdusourcil/

Join us Live as we have a conversation revolves around the upcoming Swoon event scheduled for September 2026 in San Diego, focusing on the beauty industry, particularly sugaring and waxing.

Myra The Sugaring Guru discusses the event's location, activities, networking opportunities, and educational sessions aimed at enhancing skills and community building among professionals in the industry.

We dive deep and emphasize the importance of personal growth, collaboration, and overcoming challenges within the waxing and sugaring fields.

https://www.instagram.com/myra.thesugarguru/

https://www.swwonsummit.com/

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.

@goddesthetics