Recently, I was in Sedona on a visionary integrator retreat with my COO Julia. The whole point of the trip was to take a pause, think big, and get aligned. In the development of Beauty Culture and what it may become, we’ve tossed around a lot of different ideas.

Julia loves the mountains, and with her encouragement, we decided to go on the Devil’s Bridge hike while we were there. We finally made it to the bridge, which is majestic, Instagram worthy, and totally narrow. There was a line to take photos, and at one point these older women had their turn, but they were holding up the line.

Someone across the canyon yells “hurry up,” and one of the women turns around and says “I was once where you are—across the bridge—and now I’m here! So shut the F up!” Part of me was embarrassed for her, but the other part of me was obsessed with the audacity she had to take up space.

As women, we are conditioned to apologize for our success, shrink when we’re shining, and to snap the picture and get out of the way. We don’t want to inconvenience anyone else. But if you’ve put in the work, you’ve earned the photo. You didn’t climb this far to rush the moment.

When you meet a goal, take a moment of reverence and honor the mountain you’ve just climbed. You don’t owe anyone speed (even when your people-pleasing tendencies sneak up on you). Reclaiming space is about unlearning the narrative that you should just be small. You deserve the spotlight.

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On this episode of Curated Beauty we’re talking about something that’s deep and personal for me. My son Daniel, my first child, has shaped a lot of who I am. He is definitely a significant part of what led me on the path to functional medicine not just as a provider, but as a mother.

When I was pregnant with Daniel, he was in breech position. For the safety of my baby, I was recommended for a C-section. After birth, he was given injections for hepatitis C and vitamin K, as well as administered antibiotics in his eyes. At one month old, he was jaundiced and had skin issues. He was given an IV, antivirals, and antibiotics, but was eventually sent home with doctors saying he just had baby acne.

As much as I tried to avoid vaccinations, I found his medical professionals talking me into them every time. After his six-month vaccination, he developed a fever and screamed uncontrollably. While he didn’t experience a massive regression, looking back I see that after this moment he was never the same.

I eventually found someone who made me feel sane—a former OBGYN who went through a similar experience. Not only did he listen to me, but he also facilitated a ton of testing for neuroinflammation, parasites, gut dysbiosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction. We also started working with a chiropractor who helped us too.

I remember the first night Daniel stopped banging his head to sleep, and I began to have hope again. It took a lot of fighting, but I was able to build an army around us who believed that healing was possible. This has become my “why” and my son’s story is no longer a tragedy—it’s a triumph.

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Today I’m opening up about something very personal. I want to share my daughter’s story, because it’s an example of how physical manifestations can signal something deeper. I’m going to use this as a jumping off point to explain how we would approach a situation like this in my business.

A few years ago, our daughter was experiencing chronic hives (also called urticaria). We looked for triggers in her environment and her diet, as there are a lot of different possible triggers for inflammation. Functional lab testing is a great tool for taking a closer look at symptoms like these, and since I have access to this through my business, that’s the avenue we pursued.

Tests alone can help identify problems, but they can’t solve them. Once the tests are complete and they have been interpreted professionally, it’s important to come up with a plan. My daughter’s tests revealed food allergies, gut dysbiosis, overgrowth of certain types of bacteria, and mold exposure.

One of the changes we made was identifying a potential source of mold exposure—the cup she was using—and switched our brands for something that can come apart and be cleaned well. We also removed the foods that triggered her (corn, peanuts, cow’s milk, and more). She’s also on a gentle detox formula that’s safe for kids.

I also now have my daughter on a high dose of omega 3 fatty acids. This should improve the pro-inflammatory ratio from her testing. She also takes a multivitamin with methylated B-vitamins in it. If you’re watching your child struggle with symptoms, I hope this inspires you to get to the root cause and make a plan based on data.

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Today we’re talking about one of my favorite tools in functional and regenerative medicine, peptides. It’s also quite the buzzword these days, but in this episode we’re going deeper to explore how you can best stack them for your desired outcomes. You can think of peptide stacks as powerful curated treatment plans (without all the side effects you want to avoid!).

When I first heard of peptides, I was so intrigued that I couldn’t wait to experiment with them. In fact, I ordered thousands of dollars worth. I recently put together my own stack for surgery and recovery preparation. But there are many different outcomes you can stack for, including reducing inflammation, gut healing, anti-aging and longevity, and more.

Peptides are just chains of amino acids that naturally occur. One powerful peptide is BPC-157, which is incredible for healing and nerve regeneration. When injected close to the site of an injury, it can help with all types of tissue and ligament damage. Thymosin alpha 1 is one of the most exciting peptides for immune dysfunction. It helps the immune system differentiate between friend and foe.

Some peptides are better injected, but many can also be taken orally. GHK-copper can be used a few different ways, for instance, taken orally or used topically. It boosts collagen and reduces oxidative stress. Epitalon is associated with lowering all-cause mortality and is often used in anti-aging protocols.

AOD9604 is a fragment of human growth hormone, and it promotes fat burning. One of my top peptides right now is MOTS-c, which supports insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial health, which is especially great for active people. The earlier you start using peptides, the more beneficial they can be for you in restoring and maintaining your beauty and health.

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Lately, I have been feeling stretched thin. There’s a book called The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom, and I was recently reflecting on the framework he breaks down in his book. I realized that my health had started to decline due to exhaustion and burnout.

My business is thriving, and it has been an absolutely transformative year. We rebuilt our lead generation process, welcomed a hiring firm who complements our values-first approach, integrated a new website and third-party shipping platform, and streamlined our compliance procedures.

When you’re clear about what your goals are, it’s easier to identify your hurdles and deal with them. Now I can see exactly where I am and where I’m going. I also recently took part in the ALT Experience with my longtime coach Kaeli Lindholm, and this also gave me space to reconnect with where I’m taking this business.

Merging wellness into my aesthetics practice is me taking part in a global movement. People who invest in their bodies are looking for more integrative approaches. That’s where the Wellness Aesthetic Fusion Method comes in—something I created because I wish I’d had when I started this journey years ago.

This method is all about creating an elite patient journey with intention. It’s a 3-step tiered program that guides you through providing wellness in your aesthetics practice including SOPs, compliance support, team building and hiring resources, a marketing playbook, and more. Whether you’re a provider or clinic owner, this blueprint can help you bridge the gap between wellness and aesthetics.

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If we want to reach the highest level of performance, we need to go deeper. The very foundation of our health, energy, and recovery is our cells—they are the building blocks of our body. Your body is a vast network of signals, and electrolytes power these signals. When your cells are thriving, you thrive. When your cells are struggling, you are too.

Your mitochondria are the energy producers of the cell. They generate ATP, which is the fuel that powers everything. When mitochondrial function is optimal, we feel our most resilient. Electrolytes are especially important when it comes to your cellular health.

Electrolytes do so much more than keep you hydrated—nutrient absorption, muscle contraction, nerve function, ATP production, and more. Even a 2% drop in hydration can dramatically hurt your performance and cause headaches, brain fog, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, and muscle cramps. If you’re exercising, electrolytes are even more important for helping to power your cells.

Amino acids play a direct role in electrolyte absorption by helping you maintain cellular hydration for a longer period of time. If you can find a product that’s easy to take and brings together both electrolytes and amino acids, for example, in powder form, it can be a game changer for your health.

By prioritizing your mitochondrial health by hydrating intelligently (not just by drinking water) and listening to your body, you can support yourself on a cellular level and reduce issues related to electrolyte imbalances. It can also support your recovery, performance, metabolism, and more.

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Let’s talk about something most entrepreneurs struggle with: letting go. When I first started my business, I was the top revenue producer, and I thought that was a good thing. But the truth is I was the biggest bottleneck in my business, and that wasn’t how I wanted things to be.

When you build your business around one person, you can’t bring a long-term vision to life. You have to hire and trust the right people and build a business that can manage and sustain itself without you. Your competitors can steal your ideas, but the right team can’t be taken—especially a team that’s highly engaged and fully bought into your vision.

If your business only functions when you are present, you don’t have a business. You have a job with a fancy title. Here’s what you need to scale: a clear, repeatable process your team can execute. Your team has to feel empowered to make decisions without the need to seek approval. Lastly, you need systems that ensure consistency.

The leap from being the provider to the entrepreneur can be very scary. But when you remove yourself, you might be surprised at how your team steps up. When you give people ownership, it’s an invitation for them to show up at a higher level.

A disengaged team is more detrimental to your business than a competitor. They spread negativity, they lower morale, and they scare away customers. As the leader of your business, it’s crucial to recognize effort, unique abilities, and the people who show up for more than just a paycheck.

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Today I’m sharing an episode originally released in 2023 about a huge crisis that my business went through.

Vulnerability is an important tool to reflect on our past disappointments so we can guide the journey of the learning process. While it can be difficult to share the challenges we face, these challenges will ultimately shape who we are. Not just as business owners, but as leaders and individuals too.

Experiencing betrayal in our personal lives is inevitable, but when it occurs in our professional life, it can be incredibly jarring. I know it was for me. If you’ve ever experienced a breach of trust, know that you are not alone.

Despite our best efforts to build a solid team, we ultimately can’t control the decisions of others. We also can’t read their minds to completely understand their intentions. In the aftermath of the crisis, you may be faced with a broken team and a sense of loss for that trust. While most of the advice you will get from other people will be to create a legal fortress around your business, it’s vital to restore trust, as well as to see and treat your team as your number one priority.

It’s crucial to have one-on-one meetings with your team members. Not to evaluate their skills, but as an invitation to them for you to hear their needs. From these meetings you can come together to celebrate a shared vision that is larger, has greater purpose, and is founded on deeper connections.

You can reflect on your trails to ultimately become stronger as a business owner and team overall. Problems and challenges will arise, but go forth with the knowledge that they are being faced by a leader that has gained more experience.

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