Skin and the City Podcast by Kasey Boone Skincare™
Episode: Stop Striving for Perfection + Esthetician Retreat Day
Release Date: April 28, 2025
Host: Kasey Boone

Overview

In this engaging episode, Kasey Boone delves deep into the pressures of perfectionism within the esthetician community and shares her personal journey towards embracing imperfection. She intertwines her experiences as a business owner, creative individual, and educator to provide invaluable insights for fellow estheticians. Additionally, Kasey announces an exciting upcoming esthetician retreat designed to foster community, self-care, and professional growth.

1. Embracing Imperfection in Business and Creativity

Kasey opens the episode by reflecting on her challenges with audio quality while co-hosting a separate podcast with her friend Mary. This technical hiccup serves as a springboard for her broader discussion on perfectionism.

• Key Insight:
  “Number one, you can never actually be perfect. That's, like, an unachievable thing.”
  [04:15]

  Kasey emphasizes the futility of striving for perfection and encourages estheticians to remove fear and judgment from their professional practices.

• Personal Journey:
  She recounts her early days as an esthetician, operating under her maiden name, Casey Hirsch, and her aspirations to own a spa. Kasey's willingness to launch her business and start interacting with clients even when she felt unprepared highlights her proactive approach to growth.

2. Overcoming Fear and Judgement

Kasey discusses the pervasive fear of not being ready that holds many professionals back from sharing their work and expanding their businesses.

• Notable Quote:
  “What is ready? Like, you could strive and strive and strive and work and work and work and get every tiny little thing perfect, perfect, perfect. But again, like, what is perfect?”
  [06:30]

  She advocates for taking action despite uncertainties, suggesting that waiting for the "perfect moment" is often paralyzing and ineffective.

• Practical Advice:
  Kasey shares her experience of recording a DJ set and uploading it to SoundCloud as a form of "exposure therapy." By putting herself out there, she mitigates fears and gains confidence, even if the results aren't flawless.

3. Learning Through Practice and Real-Life Scenarios

Kasey highlights the importance of hands-on experience over theoretical knowledge in mastering esthetic practices.

• Teaching Experience:
  Reflecting on her recent session teaching facial massage movements at a school in Culver City, Kasey underscores the difficulty of learning to touch clients with confidence and authenticity.

• Key Takeaway:
  “Do every freaking treatment. Use every piece of skincare on yourself. How in the heck are you going to understand the product, the treatment unless you have received it yourself.”
  [12:45]

  She encourages estheticians to personally use the products and treatments they offer to clients, fostering a deeper understanding and better service delivery.

4. Finding Joy and Passion in Your Work

Kasey shares her shift from performing services she didn’t enjoy, like brow and lip waxes, to focusing solely on facials, which bring her the most joy.

• Personal Revelation:
  “I'm telling the universe that, like, I don't believe 1000% in my facials or, like, I don't believe in my own financial success and abundance because I'm taking things that I don't like.”
  [15:20]

  By aligning her services with her passions, Kasey not only enhances her job satisfaction but also attracts clients who value her expertise and enthusiasm.

• Societal Commentary:
  She critiques the "work hard, be a girl boss" mentality, advocating instead for daily joy and fulfillment in one's professional life.

5. Announcing the Esthetician Meetup Retreat Day

Towards the end of the episode, Kasey unveils her plans for the first esthetician meetup retreat day, scheduled for Sunday, May 18th, in downtown LA.

• Event Highlights:

  • Yoga Session: Led by her friend Osiris, a seasoned yoga instructor.
    “He is a yoga instructor. I met him up in Topanga Canyon, I think at the end of last year.”
    [16:45]

  • Sound Bath Meditation and Scalp Massages: Facilitated by Kasey herself to promote relaxation and mental well-being.

  • DJ Set and Community Building: Culminating in a fun DJ session where attendees can dance and socialize.

  • Health-Conscious Beverages: Offering cacao, a heart-opening drink, and beauty tea to embody the concept of "eating your skincare."

• Call to Action:
  Kasey encourages listeners to sign up via the provided links and shares her excitement about merging her skincare expertise with her creative passions.

  “I found this really beautiful, cool loft in downtown. And we're just gonna have a day, a day for ourselves.”
  [17:05]

6. Final Encouragement and Community Support

In her closing remarks, Kasey offers heartfelt support to listeners who may feel stuck or overwhelmed.

• Empathetic Message:
  “I'm sitting here with you, I'm holding your hand and I'm saying, like, just sit, just breathe until, you know, until you feel what's next.”
  [17:50]

  She reassures estheticians that feeling uncertain is natural and emphasizes the importance of self-care alongside professional responsibilities.

• Community Building:
  Kasey invites collaboration and creative partnership, expressing her desire to engage more deeply with her audience and fellow professionals.

  “Let's figure something out. I'm just kind of in like a fun, free, creative mood and I want to share that with you.”
  [17:55]

Conclusion

In this uplifting episode, Kasey Boone effectively dismantles the myth of perfectionism, advocating for authenticity, continuous learning, and passionate engagement in one’s work. Her candid sharing of personal struggles and successes serves as both inspiration and practical guidance for estheticians navigating their professional journeys. The announcement of the esthetician retreat further exemplifies her commitment to fostering a supportive and vibrant community.

Notable Quotes:

• “Number one, you can never actually be perfect. That's, like, an unachievable thing.” — Kasey Boone [04:15]

• “What is ready? Like, you could strive and strive and strive and work and work and work and get every tiny little thing perfect, perfect, perfect. But again, like, what is perfect?” — Kasey Boone [06:30]

• “Do every freaking treatment. Use every piece of skincare on yourself. How in the heck are you going to understand the product, the treatment unless you have received it yourself.” — Kasey Boone [12:45]

• “I'm telling the universe that, like, I don't believe 1000% in my facials or, like, I don't believe in my own financial success and abundance because I'm taking things that I don't like.” — Kasey Boone [15:20]

• “He is a yoga instructor. I met him up in Topanga Canyon, I think at the end of last year.” — Kasey Boone [16:45]

• “I'm sitting here with you, I'm holding your hand and I'm saying, like, just sit, just breathe until, you know, until you feel what's next.” — Kasey Boone [17:50]

Join the Community:

• Retreat Signup & Information:
  SalesGlowSkincareLA.com

• Follow Kasey on Social Media:

  • Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube: @CaseyBooneSkincare
  • SoundCloud (Personal): Iconic Disco Queen

For any queries or collaborations, Kasey encourages reaching out via email at sales@glowskincarela.com.

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