The Porefessionals
The Porefessionals is a podcast hosted by Ali Acosta, Cara Dempsey, and Cecia Ferrin. They discuss all things related to acne, share their experiences as entrepreneurs, and provide a weekly 'porecast' with tips and insights.
Episodes
Adapinoids Explained: The Retinoid Everyone Is Talking About
Adapinoid is becoming one of the biggest buzzwords in skincare—but is it actually different from retinol and adapalene? In this episode, we break down what adapinoid is, why it is gaining attention in the acne and skincare world, and what estheticians and acne-prone clients should consider before adding it to a routine. We're talking through the science, the marketing, the potential benefits, and
We're Back! Summer Recap + What's Next
Porefessionals is back for another season! In this episode, we're catching up on everything that happened over the summer, sharing life and business updates, and talking about what we've been up to while the podcast was on break. We also give you a look at what to expect this season, the conversations we're excited to have, and what's next for the podcast. From esthetics and skincare to business,
Cecia is Launching an App!!!
We are back! Season 3 (?) of the Porefessionals Podcast is back and better than ever. Cecia made an app!!! We can't wait to tell you all about it. Download it here: https://www.porevia.app/
Unhinged Season Finale
We are here (a little unhinged) to give you our summer skincare tips. What to swap out and change in your skincare routine to help with the heat of summer. We are taking our usual summer break and will return in the fall. Have a good summer and wear your sunscreen:)
Educating with Frances Edison
We had a chance to sit down with Frances Edison of Blushed Ambition, a esthetic educator out of Arizona to give us her perspective on what to expect when graduating from esthetics school, where to seek extended education, and how to prepare yourself for the work force.
Solo with We Love Acne
Cara is taking the mic solo on this one to answer all your burning questions! Expect practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and the kind of real talk you only get from years of hands-on experience.
Solo with CC Skin
Cecia is solo for this one to announce something SO exciting - she's launching an app!! We all need a acne lifestyle app in our lives and finally someone has created it.
Getting Scrappy with Caitlyn Stephenson
On this episode we are so excited to have Cati Stephenson of Esthetics by Cati to chat about AI and working smarter, not harder
Q&A
Cecia and Cara are answering your questions!
Let's Rage with Jillian Schaeffer
We have Jillian back again raging about devices and snakes in the industry.
Rethinking The Make-Up Wipe with Jillian Schaeffer
We have the formulator and founder behind Vabare Skincare, Jillian Schaeffer, which is changing the game for make up wipes.
Staying On Trend with Lipgloss & Aftershave
We have Jenni Nagle from Lipgloss & Aftershave recapping her trip to Paris for MCAS and what trend to look out for this year.
Korean Skincare with Kin Aesthetics (original airdate 11/26/24)
Ali & Cara got to interview Sarah from Kin Aesthetics, a Korean Skincare importer, about Korean skincare. What makes it different and why it is so sought after. You can find Kin Aesthetics at esthisupply.com or on Instagram @bykinaesthetics
Beware of Scammers
Cara and Ali chat about how to seak out trusted education and what to look out for in possible scams.
The Rise of Salmon Sperm
Salmon sperm is everything right now... yes you read that right. We dive into what PDRN is and what it actually does.
To Be Cringy Is To Be Free With CJ Esthetics
The Porefessionals chat with CJ Williams of CJ Esthetics about how to grow your team, or scale it back if you feel it's right.
It's Slow Season
We're all feelin it... tips for how to get through the slow season.
Lucid Head Spa is Opening!!
Lucid Head Spa is finally opening in Solana Beach, Ali is covering the last year of the struggles of opening a business
We Have Some Regrets
Ali and Cecia talk about things they would do different in their acne journey if they knew what they know now.
YOU SOLD OUT OUR WEBINAR!!!!
We are hosting a webinar and you sold it out in 4 days!!!! We are so excited and humbled. Keep an eye out for our next webinar coming March!
How to Build a Meaningful Brand with Cam Ferrin
Marketing and branding expert Cam Ferrin (yes, Cecia's husband) joins us today to talk about how to build a meaningful brand with a clear purpose.
Year of the horse
Happy new year! We're back!! Chatting Ali's natural disasters, holiday skin changes, and what to expect from 2026 Porefessionals!
9 Skin Types & Beyond with Renee Rouleau
We are so excited to have Renee Rouleau on to talk about how she has adapted in this industry, how she formulates products, and developing her 9 skin type quiz. She even dropped some tea about celebrity clients she has fired! Follow Renee on Instagram @reneerouleau and shop her skincare reneerouleau.com
AI in the Treatment Room
You can be scared of AI or embrace it... its happening either way. Lets chat about how to incorporate AI ethcially into you treatment room and how it can help business.
Q&A PART 3
In this final part of our series of Q&A, we go over how to not take business too personally, how to integrate AI into your business, and how not to make the tax mistakes we did when starting out.
Q&A Part 2
Ali and Cara answer your questions!
Q&A Part 1
Ali, Cara, and Cecia answer your questions
Face Reality Summit Recap
Cecia and Cara went to the Face Reality Summit so we recap what they learned, Cecia's award, and all the giggles they had.
Not So Shady Business with ColoreScience
Today's episode we learn all about ColoreScience from their Business Development Manager, Leila. One of our favorite SPF brands that all 3 of us carry in our practices and are OBSESSED with!!
SkinPen Queen, Natalie Anchondo
We could not be more excited to talk to SkinPen Ambassador Natalie Anchondo about the highly rebated topic of microneedling and acne. She is a wealth of knowledge and we hope you learn as much as we did! You can find Natalie on Instagram @luxnlav
Bonya Bakar
It wouldn't be your Porefessionals if we didn't discuss the recent viral video about esthetician 'Bonya Bakar". We also go over the ever daunting pore clogging ingredient list.
We're Back!
WE'RE BACK!! And we missed you!! We are recapping our summers and what we have in store for you all this season of The Porefessionals.
Things We Wish We Could Tell You
oopsie... don't be mad at us for this one! We're just saying what everyone else is thinking!! We are taking a little summer break and will be back in September, love you guys!
IECSC Vegas Recap
Much to catch up on! Vegas conference, Cara's 5 year anniversary party, Cecia's Nexa, and Ali's new website!
Protocol Hacks & Tricks
Doing customized treatments can be scary, but we're here to help with our hacks and tricks to get your client to achieve clear skin as quickly as possible!
How to Get, Keep, and Break Up with Clients
Whether you're brand new or seasoned esti, our life revolves around clients. Here's our tips on how to get, keep, and fire clients.
Everything You Need to Know About Trade Shows
Trade shows can be overwhelming and if you're like us you've left with an expensive device you'll never use. Sharing tips and tricks to negotiate prices, what classes you should go to, and how to get the most out of your expeirence.
Booking & POS Systems: Which One is Right for Your Buinsess?
Vagaro, Square, Gloss... oh my! There are a lot of systems out there so we are chatting about our experiences and which one is right for you!
Recap: girls trip, Lucid Head Spa, and Cecia's growing team
We know, it's been a long time. So we're getting all caught up on our lives lately and fun new business ventures!
All About Ali
Learn all about 1/3 of the Porefessionals, Ali. From dropping out of college to starting her business and hiring first employees, come hang out with us and learn more about Ali
All About Cara: Acne Expert of the Year (Orginal airdate 11/28/23)
In this episode we learn all about our Acne Expert of the Year, Cara. Owner of We Love Acne in Knoville, TN. Lover of Bravo, her cat, and NBA. Tune in to hear how she started her business and rose to become Expert of the Year.
Minding Our Macros with Dani Marenburg
We are so excited to have Dani Marenburg from Mindin' My Macros to talk about moderation, eating for your homones, and diet culture. You can find her on instagram at @mindinmymacros and listen to her podcast Mindin' My Wellness.
PIVOT!
Owning a business means we're constantly pivoting. We are spilling the tea on all our failed business ventures and how we've had to pivot as entrepreneurs.
How to Get a Job
As employers, and once employees, we share all our tips for how to stand out in an interview and get a job! We talk about what to do, and certainly what not to do.
Colore(Science) Me Like One of Your French Girls
Cara attended the "Wear What Works" Conference from ColoreScience as we break down what she learned and why we love ColoreScience.
Lets Talk Skin Better
Skin Better is one of the most popular professional lines but there is still alot of misunderstand about how it works. Ali and Cecia deep dive and answer questions about Skin Better ingredients, protocols, and products.
Microneedling & Medical Directors
Cara and Cecia take over this weeks episode to chat about microneedling tips and how to get a medical director
Mandelic is a Karen
We are answering Google's most asked acne questions!
Q&A
Answering the questions you guys asked on Instagram! To have your questions answered, follow us on Instagram @ccskinstudio, @weloveacne, and @northcountyskin.
The OG 3
It's your 3 fav girls!! Today we're chatting 2024 trends and what we think will pop off in 2025. find us on instagram @ccskinstudio @northcountyskin @weloveacne
Getting Skin-Tensive with Tina Buckley
This week we have Tina Buckley, lead educator of Skin Script. She does it all; ingredient guru, education guru, and even reiki. IG: @ritusskincare
Mastering Oncology Facials with Sonny Park-Kim
Sonny Park from Spark Aesthetics LLC joins us today and we are so excited to learn from her about how to give back with our skills as estheticians! https://oncologyspasolutions.com/ Code SONNY for 10% off training https://www.sparkaesthetics.com/ IG: @sparkaestheticsllc
Yapping with AgentRX
We are so excited to have Josh Maniscalco AKA AgentRX on the podcast to talk about private labeling!
Optimize Aesthetics with Victoria Boyle
We are so excited to have Victoria from @skinbyyouaz on the podcast today! Victoria is revolutionizing the skincare industry with her high quality images and photos. With her insanely popular Patreon, you can also utilize her stock images to help grow your business! Linked below is hewr Patreon if you would like to connect with Victoria! https://www.patreon.com/optimizedaesthetics?utm_medium=unk
SkinTensive
Cecia is out being a world traveler so Ali and Cara recap Ali's trip to Arizona Skin Script HQ to attend the Skintensive class
Q&A Part 2
Part 2 of our Q&A answering your questions!
Q&A Part 1
We are back answering your questions! You guys had a lot of questions so we split the episodes into 2 parts. Come back next week to finish up the Q&A!
Spooky Wellness
We, like others, are feeling fatigued of the wellness industry. It seems like you can'tn win against the wellness podcasts telling you what to do and what not to do. So hopefully this will make you feel better
Grow Your Busniess with Coach Brittany
Esthetician Coach Brittany Hagemann has helped countless estheticians grow their business, fight burn out, and thrive in their niche.
Women In Stem
Stem Cells, Exosomes, Regenerative Ingredients OH MY! Let's get into some molecular science of regenerative skincare ingredients.
Hot Takes with Jess The Aesthetician
We loved chatting with Jess The Aesthetician and getting to know more about her! We talk about the dark side of going viral and hot takes.
It's Fall Y'all
We're fallin for fall and we're so excited to get into fall treatments! Let's chat our favorite fall treatments and how we transition our skincare into new season.
Everybody Makes Mistakes with Savanna Boda
We are on the The Dallas Esthetician, Savanna Boda talking about mistakes we've made throughout our careers and how we can grow from them.
Keeping Up with The Porefessionals
We're back! Summer was amazing but we're so happy to be back!! We are recapping our summer adventures, the Face Reality Ambassador trip, trade shows, and so much more!
Let's Get Injected with @refreshbydani
Name a better team than an esthetician and an aesthetic injector.... we'll wait. We interview Dani of RAE Aesthetics @refreshbydani to ask her all thing costmetic injecting, event prep, and more! This is the last episode of the season, we will be backw with season 2 after the summer. Stay tuned!
Ali is a bridezilla
Wedding and event prep can feel overwhelming. We help you navigate what treatments are worth it and what to invest in.
Mineral Vs Chemical Sunscreens
The age old debate of mineral versus chemical sunscreen. Which ones best? We say whatever sunscreen you'll actually wear is the best.
Summer Skincare Hacks
Lets break down summer skin care! Transitioning seasons can be tough, can we use retinol during the day?! Lets chat!
Protocols Gone Wild
We are going over all advanced protocols, in treatment and at home, that we do to help speed up acne clearing! Please note, this is off script advanced protocols that are our personal opinion, not the opinions of any manufacturor's we are affiliated with.
Social Media Hacks with Kyra AKA @estiekyrie
We're back with Kyra for our final part in the series for business owners and estie's. Kyra has grown her Instagram and Tik Tok presence over the last 4 years of owning her business so she knows a thing or 2 and hopefully you can learn from.
Pt. 2 Business Mogul Things with Kyra AKA @estykryie
We are back with Kyra from Kyra Skin Med Spa answering more questions about being an entreprenuer and boss... literally.
Business Mogul Things with Kyra aka @estykyrie
We have our first guest on the podcast!!! Kyra from Kyra Skin Med Spa in PA. We answer all your questions about becoming business owners, devices and modalities we regret buying, and tips for hiring employees.
Q&A With The Porefessionals
You asked, we answered. Q&A with Ali, Cara, and Cecia going over evertything from products we recommend to what it's like to be a Face Reality Ambassador.
Countdown Top 10 Worst Tik Tok Trends
We've all seen them and thought "ew no" so we are ranking the worst skincare trends we have seen on the internet.
A Nothing Benzoyl Peroxide Burger
You may or may not have seen the recent research that came out about benzoyl peroxide. Don't fear, we're going to break it all down for you and why you don't need to worry.
Q&A with Cara and Ali
We answer questions you guys have been dying to know the answer to. Our precious Cecia is in NYC so we have to brave the podcasting waters without her. We also chat about broccoli freckles.
THE PURGE
THE PURGE fear mongered by influencers on the reg but we view it as a necessary evil. We help you decipher the difference between a purge and new breakouts.
Pregnancy & Acne
Congrats, you're pregnant..... and now you have acne. We are here to help you through what ingredients you can use, what you can't use, and what to expect.
Is Clean Beauty Actually Clean?
Clean beauty and non toxic skincare has become a hot topic and we are chatting toxins, hormone disruptors, and where ingredients actually come from.
What's The Deal With Peels
We answer all your burning questions regarding chemical peels. Which ones we like, which ones we dont love, and mistakes we've made along the way.
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