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    The Aesthetics Injector Gang

    Welcome to the Aesthetics Injector Podcast. Having a gang of mentors in this industry has been a blessing to us, and we wanted to share some of that with you! We’ll be discussing all the things from our day-to-day dilemmas, experiences, and knowledge. Our core group has been traveling the country attending conferences together, picking each others brains about life, business and styling for years. Be sure to follow our members on social and tune in as they delve into topics with others in the industry that you are sure to love and make you laugh.
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    Episodes (15)

    Tales of Mocktails

    Tales of Mocktails

    Sobriety in general is a topic rarely discussed in general, let alone in the aesthetic space. In this episode, we are joined by Brandon Mullen (@the_aestheticconsultant) and Shelbi Sloan FNP-C (@shelbi.sloan), injector and founder of @SnatchedbySloan, as they share their experience with sobriety, what life was like without it, and how they navigate life ETOH-free :-). 

    Need more podcasts? Tune into Shelbi’s super fun @getsnatchedpod 

    Find us: 

    Apple 🍏: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332?i=1000622318252

    Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332

    YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_X7X3oYsQQvANbHk-CTTA

    Beauty and the Referral

    Beauty and the Referral

    Tune in as we listen to Ashley Carmen (@botoxandbourbon) and Dr. Michael Somenek (@somenekmd) talk about the benefits of true synergy between aesthetic practices and plastic surgery in regards to referrals, diving deep into how important this is from a provider perspective. They also discuss how crucial it is to have honest and frank consultations to ensure that patients are receiving the appropriate treatment would achieve their goals, as well as aesthetic treatment trends.

     

    Be sure to tune into “Beyond the Blade” with Dr. Somenek and Dr. Pittman for more podcast fun :-) 

     

    Find us:

    Apple 🍏: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332?i=1000622318252

    Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332

    YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_X7X3oYsQQvANbHk-CTTA

    Residency Rants: Adding a Second Injector to Your Solo Practice

    Residency Rants: Adding a Second Injector to Your Solo Practice

    On the season finale, we are joined by Ashley Carmen FNP-C (@botoxandbourbon) and Angela Burleson FNP-C (@huntcountryinjector) as they discuss the importance of a comprehensive and thorough aesthetic injector training program. Angela shares her experience as she lived through and successfully graduated from a more than 3 month residency side by side Ashley in the Alexandria location as she prepared to open up the second practice of Aiyana Atelier (@aiyanaatelier) in Middleburg. 

     

    Find us: 

    Apple 🍏: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332?i=1000622318252

    Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332

    YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_X7X3oYsQQvANbHk-CTTA

    Beauty in the Making: Crafting Your Aesthetic Injecting Journey

    Beauty in the Making: Crafting Your Aesthetic Injecting Journey

    Join Dr. Gretchen Frieling (@gfacemd) and Brandon Mullen (@the_aestheticconsultant) as they dish about the age old question ‘how to I get into aesthetics?’ There certainly is no direct path or guidebook into this profession- but join us for a healthy discussion from our experience and the perspective of a nurse and doctor.

    We also threw in some conversation about the ultrasound conference that Gretchen is hosting with world renowned providers  in Boston coming up on December 1-3 🔜!  See all the details for this dynamic and interactive ultrasound and anatomy experience: 

    https://faceitlive.org  @faceitlive

    Here are some resources to check out if you are interested in the aesthetic profession:

    American Med Spa Association - conferences and cadaver labsAAMS

    AAFE

    Titan Aesthetic Recruiting @titan_aesthetic_recruiting

    Chris Surek for cadaver training @dr.chrissurek

    Private training/ business consulting with @gfacemd, @botoxandbourbon, @lexrx, @aroseinstitute

    Apple 🍏: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332?i=1000622318252

    Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332

    YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_X7X3oYsQQvANbHk-CTTA

    From PA to PArtner

    From PA to PArtner

    Join Valerie Prietz (@injector_valerie) and Jessica McCarry (@jessmccarryaesthetics) on the latest episode of #APMG as they dive deep into the road to practice partner, the importance of education and experience, and how to make it all work as a busy entrepreneur. 

     

    Apple 🍏: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332?i=1000622318252

     

    Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetics-injector-gang/id1699262332

     

     Now also on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_X7X3oYsQQvANbHk-CTTA

    Spooky SZN

    Spooky SZN

    Hey Booooo! Join us as we chat about all things S-P-O-O-K-Y in aesthetics from an owner/ injector, injector and practice manager perspective. Brandon Mullen (@the_aestheticconsultant), Sara Manifould (@injector_sara ), and Valerie Prietz (@injector_valerie) discuss things that have happened to us, scary moments in the injecting chair, and more! 

    Practice Manager V Card

    Practice Manager V Card

    This episode is a shout out to all the Aesthetic Practice Managers in the world! Join Brandon Mullen (@the_aestheticconsultant) and Sheila Dunton Franks (@sheila_aalc) as they discuss a snippet of their roles and responsibilities as APM’s of Aiyana Atelier (@aiyanaatelier) and Aesthetic Artistry Laser Centers (@aestheticartistrylaser), respectively. We learn about how Brandon’s gay phone voice comes in handy, how Sheila traded in her V card, and how they collaborate on the Aesthetic Practice Manager Group- a new virtual masterminds group to help connect, collaborate, and share knowledge. Visit www.aestheticpmgroup.com for more information and how to become a member! 

    A special thanks to today’s episode is sponsored by: LCV Beauty Aesthetics - Lewiston Idaho’s most innovative medspa in the heart of Hells Canyon…. Where our goal is to create harmony for the way you look, the way you live and the way you feel. Reach us at www.lcvbeautyaesthetics.com or directly on Instagram @the_lcv_beauty. Owned by the gorgeous Ashleigh Strother. 

    Chicken Breast Guided Ultrasound

    Chicken Breast Guided Ultrasound

    On this Episode of the AIG, we have Brandi Gregge (@theblondclinician), owner of Mint and Needles Aesthetic Studios joined by Alfredo Ferreyra (@musculoskeletalsonography) to talk about all things in regards to use of ultrasound in aesthetics. With the ever present need to be safety minded, using ultrasound is just one more tool to have in the toolbox to help diagnose, troubleshoot, and promote safe practice. To learn more about the services that Alfredo can provide, please visit his website at www.mskortho.com.

    A special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Aiyana Atelier-  Old town, Alexandria’s, aesthetic go to since 2021. Now featuring wellness including hydration, IV‘s, vitamin boosters, and medical weight loss treatment. Visit their website at www.aiyanaatelier.com for more information and to review their services and membership options.  

    Spilling the Mint-Tea

    Spilling the Mint-Tea

    On this episode of the AIG Podcast, we have Brandi Gregge FNP (@theblondeclinician), owner and injector of Mint and Needle aesthetic studios joined by her aesthetic injector Valerie Perrine (@valerie_mintandneedle). Tune in as the discuss what it like to be a new injector, how important it is for a new injector to undergo a training residency, and we hear out first Clinical Countdown! Enjoy! 

    Lingerie Bachelorette Party

    Lingerie Bachelorette Party

    Get to know the gang: Part 4!

    On this episode, Brandon Mullen (@the_aestheticconsultant) is joined by two additional gang members, Ashleigh Strother (@the_lcv_beauty) and Sara Manifould (@injector_sara ). Ashleigh is a Registered Nurse, injector and owner of LCV Beauty located in Lewiston, ID (@lcv.beauty.aesthetics). Sara is a Physician’s Assistant in emergency medicine and injector at S + P MedSpa (@spmedspa) in Washington, DC. We delve a little into how a trip out west united a majority of the gang, and Brandon learns what a lingerie bachelorette party is. 

    Drunk DM’s

    Drunk DM’s

    Get to know the gang: Part 3!

    On this episode we learn how Evelyn Fuentes (@aestheticev_np) and Angela Burleson (@huntcountryinjector) came to be a part of the gang! Evelyn is a nurse practitioner currently functioning as the Wellness NP at Aiyana Atelier Wellness (@aiyanaatelier) located in Alexandria, VA. Angela is also a nurse practitioner and injector exclusively at the Aiyana Atelier Middleburg location (and also provides Wellness services too). Finally, we know who is behind the food blogging when the gang goes out to eat :)

    Imposter Syndrome

    Imposter Syndrome

    Get to know the gang: Part 2!

     

    On this episode we learn about two more members of the gang, Valerie Prietz (@injector_valerie) and Brandon Mullen (@the_aestheticconsultant). Val is a CRNA, injector, and owner of Spindrift Aesthetics located in St. Pete, FL. Brandon is a Registered Nurse and aesthetic business consultant currently functioning as the practice manager of Aiyana Atelier Aesthetic and Wellness Studios (@aiyanaatelier) located in VA. Hear about how Val and Brandon first met pre-aesthetics and what brought them back together. 

    Kismet

    Kismet

    Get to know the gang: Part 1!

    The Aesthetics profession can be difficult, and we have found that having a support network can be just as important as the time and energy you put towards training. We value our friendship and relationships and want to share our lives, stories, and experience with the world!

    On this episode we get to learn more about the two members who started the ‘gang’, Brandi Gregge (@theblondeclinician) and Ashley Carmen (@botoxandbourbon)! Brandi is a nurse practitioner, injector and owner of Mint and Needle (@mintandneedle) in Middletown, DE with a second location opening this fall in Lewes, DE! Ashley Carmen is a nurse practitioner, injector and owner of Aiyana Atelier Aesthetic and Wellness Studios (@aiyanaatelier), located in Alexandria, VA with a second location in Middleburg VA.