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Spend Your Time Like It’s Cash This episode of Sheryl Said is a short reflection on something we all have… but never enough of: time. Time is the thinnest commodity we have. It’s not stored on a shelf, not hoarded in a vault. It doesn’t wait for us to be ready. It just… moves. We often treat time as though it’s infinite...

Season 1, Ep. 15 The Machine Queen Speaks: Shelly Hancock on Smart Skincare Tech In this episode, I’m joined by the legendary Shelly Hancock, often called “The Machine Queen.” With over three decades in the esthetics industry, Shelly is an expert in advanced technologies, treatment room strategy, and empowering estheticians to grow profitable, results-driven businesses. As...

Season 1 Ep. 14 From Labels to Labs: What Estheticians Should Know Perry Romanowski and Valerie George This week, I’m joined by cosmetic chemist, author, and science communicator Perry Romanowski, a voice of reason in the ever-evolving world of beauty product claims. Co-host of The Beauty Brains podcast and author of several books on cosmetic formulation, Perry shares what every esthetician and bea...

Season 1, Ep. 13 Skin Science & Clinical Confidence with Michele Phelan This week, I’m joined by industry icon and skin science educator Michele Phelan, founder of the Concepts Institute of Advanced Esthetics in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for her unmatched expertise in skin histology, pathology, and advanced modalities, Michele is one of the most respected clin...

Season 1, Ep. 12 5 Star Strategy: A Candid Talk with Michael Conte This week, I sit down with Michael Conte, a respected figure in the aesthetics and wellness industry known for his strategic insight, leadership, and deep industry knowledge. With years of experience driving growth in both clinical and business settings, Michael shares hard-earned wisdom on what it....

Season 1, Ep. 11 Clean, Confident Beauty with Juanita Burgess, Creator of No Honey Makeup This week, I’m joined by Juanita Burgess, visionary founder of No Honey Makeup—a clean beauty brand created with skin health, inclusivity, and self-expression at its core. Juanita shares her journey from concept to creation, what inspired her to build a line for real skin and real people, and ho...

There are No Bad Clients, Just Untrained Ones  

Yes, No, Maybe So  

Be a Scientist Not A Consumer  

Season 1, Ep. 10 Championing Inclusive Esthetics with Mary Nielsen of Fearless Beauties This week, I had the honor of speaking with Mary Nielsen—a true powerhouse in the esthetics industry. Mary is the founder of Fearless Beauties, owner of Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics Institute, and creator of Skintelligent, a platform devoted to modern, evidence-based esthetic education. She’s on...

Season 1, Ep. 9 Plastic surgery isn’t just physical—it’s deeply personal with Dr. Paula Moynahan This week, I’m joined by the extraordinary Dr. Paula Moynahan, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York, with decades of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, and craniofacial surgery. Dr. Moynahan brings both technical mastery and emotional intelligence to her work—empowering pati...

Season 11. Ep. 8 Innovation, Leadership & Growth with Carlos Roman of Aesthetic Management Partners In this episode, I sit down with Carlos Roman, co-founder and Vice President of Aesthetic Management Partners (AMP)—a game-changing company bringing cutting-edge technology and strategic business solutions to the aesthetic industry. Carlos shares how AMP is bridging the gap between clinical result...