Closing the Chapter

Summary

Podcast Summary: The blondEST – Episode: "Closing the Chapter"

Host: Savannah Boda
Co-Host: Tyler
Release Date: May 5, 2025
Podcast Description:
The blondEST is hosted by Savannah Boda, a renowned Medical Aesthetician known as The Dallas Aesthetician. With extensive training under Dallas’ top plastic surgeons and dermatologists, Savannah combines holistic therapies with medical aesthetics to provide an all-inclusive skincare experience. Her Instagram following of 300k avidly learns from her expertise, making The blondEST a blend of her social media persona and professional insights.

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1. Introduction and Personal Growth (00:00 – 05:00)

The episode opens with a warm welcome from Savannah and a humorous introduction from co-host Tyler, who acknowledges his previous podcast mishap. Their camaraderie is evident as they reflect on their personal growth over the years.

• Savannah:
  "I've lost weight, I feel more insecure. It's weird..." (01:43)

• Tyler:
  "It's very sweet. I feel like you have as well. I feel like you were always like, a big personality." (00:46)

This segment highlights Savannah’s journey towards greater self-awareness and the evolving dynamics between her and Tyler.

2. Career Challenges and Turning Points (05:00 – 10:00)

Savannah delves into a pivotal moment in her career when she was fired from a prestigious dermatology office for posting a simple image of sunscreen on social media. This unexpected termination led her to pivot and eventually open her own practice.

• Savannah:
  "You don't have a bad nose. And I was like, you didn't say it a good one. So put me on your schedule." (02:25)

• Savannah:
  "She fired me for social media? I posted a picture of an Ulta MD sunscreen..." (06:19)

She shares how this setback became a catalyst for her entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing resilience and dedication.

3. Reflecting on Upbringing and Personal Development (10:00 – 15:00)

Savannah reflects on her upbringing and how her parents instilled in her a sense of humility and a relentless work ethic. This background, while challenging, fueled her drive to succeed in her aesthetic practice.

• Savannah:
  "People always ask me, how do you still talk to your parents after Wilderness and like half the shit they've done to me. And I think becoming a parent has made me provide and work harder..." (08:10)

• Savannah:
  "It's the reason I'm successful. And also, it can make it hard..." (10:05)

This introspection reveals the complex interplay between personal struggles and professional achievements.

4. Product Launch and Color Science Partnership (15:00 – 25:00)

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Savannah’s collaboration with Color Science, highlighting the launch of her signature products: the Savannah Color Bomb and Savannah Lip Shine.

• Savannah:
  "The Savannah lip shine is now an official shade. She has been accepted into the Color Science family." (15:05)

• Tyler:
  "It's so funny, you know? Like, those memes of, like, this would kill." (13:01)

Savannah passionately discusses the features of these products, such as broad-spectrum protection, mineral-based formulas, and their versatility in enhancing natural beauty. She also shares heartfelt moments about her relationship with the Color Science team, particularly praising Heather and Trish for their leadership and support.

• Savannah:
  "Heather and Trish are like big sisters to me. They are so kind, so supportive, so loving." (21:10)

The segment underscores the importance of meaningful partnerships in her business growth.

5. Emotional Attachments to Business Spaces (25:00 – 35:00)

Savannah opens up about her deep emotional connections to her current spa space, expressing sadness about relocating. She reminisces about the early days of her business, the challenges faced, and the personal sacrifices made.

• Savannah:
  "I just want a nose job." (01:50) (Note: This quote seems out of context; likely part of a humorous exchange)

• Savannah:
  "Everything began there, you know?" (25:07)

• Savannah:
  "I am possessive. Like, you can't have it. I hope it never gets rented." (34:55)

She describes the spa as not just a business location but a significant chapter of her life, filled with memories and hard-earned successes. The move signifies the end of an era, evoking mixed emotions of accomplishment and nostalgia.

6. Closing Thoughts and Personal Reflections (35:00 – End)

The episode concludes with Savannah expressing her sentimental side, lamenting the loss of her old space, and contemplating her personal growth. Despite the emotional toll, she remains optimistic about the future endeavors and new beginnings.

• Savannah:
  "I'm moving into a huge home and I'm so sad about moving into this big, beautiful spa..." (34:22)

• Savannah:
  "I sound like such a prissy ass bitch. Like, I'm moving into a huge home and I'm so sad about moving into this big, beautiful spa..." (34:22)

• Savannah:
  "I didn't take any videos of our space, like, when I was moving into it..." (37:14)

Tyler supports her, assuring her that the transition will be positive, while Savannah acknowledges the difficulty of letting go but remains dedicated to her vision.

Notable Quotes:

• Savannah on Overcoming Setbacks:
  "When people are like taking pictures with me, at the end of my talk, I see this woman... she was my mentor... it was a full circle moment." (07:28)

• Tyler on Savannah’s Growth:
  "I love seeing you come out on your own. Like, it's truly been so amazing to watch you just become more confident." (00:33)

• Savannah on Parenting and Empathy:
  "I could never have done certain things to my kid. Like, I just can't even imagine doing some things that they did." (30:00)

Conclusion:

"Closing the Chapter" is a heartfelt episode where Savannah Boda shares profound personal and professional experiences. From facing unexpected career setbacks to launching successful skincare products and grappling with emotional attachments to her business spaces, Savannah provides listeners with an authentic glimpse into her journey. Her reflections on upbringing, resilience, and the balance between personal emotions and professional aspirations offer valuable insights for aspiring aestheticians and entrepreneurs alike.

Whether you're a longtime follower or new to The blondEST, this episode serves as an inspiring testament to dedication, growth, and the courage to embrace new chapters in life.

Transcript

[Tyler]

Foreign.

[Savannah Boda]

Hi, guys. Welcome back to another episode of the Blondest podcast. I'm your host, Savannah Boda, and I.

[Tyler]

Am your co host. I messed it up last time, so I'm not even gonna try this time.

[Savannah Boda]

Tell them your name. Tyler.

[Tyler]

Tyler.

[Savannah Boda]

That was you? The first podcast you ever did back in the day? No, 2019.

[Tyler]

That honestly, trauma.

[Savannah Boda]

I have a thing about bringing people out of their shells. Tyler was, like, such a little shy boy.

[Tyler]

I was a nerdy little orchestra kid.

[Savannah Boda]

Now he's a slays trying. No, it's so cool. I love it. I love seeing you come out on your own. Like, it's truly been so amazing to watch you just become more confident.

[Tyler]

It's very sweet. I feel like you have as well. I feel like you were always like, a big personality.

[Savannah Boda]

I was very confident and like, now that I've lost weight, I feel more insecure. It's weird, and I swear it's a thing. Like, I thought I was like, my ego, like, being skinny has humbled me. I used to think I was the baddest bitch that ever walked this earth. And I look back and I'm like.

[Tyler]

Babe, I always thought you were someone.

[Savannah Boda]

Needed to humble me.

[Tyler]

I always thought you were beautiful.

[Savannah Boda]

It's weird though. I feel like it's a thing. I've talked to a couple of, like, people, like, clients and friends and just general combos about it. And it's like sometimes when you're fat ter or bigger, more confident, and it's like the skinnier you get, the more you, like, hyper fixate on it.

[Tyler]

I think I've always been not confident. So big or small?

[Savannah Boda]

Big or small?

[Tyler]

Yeah. So who knows?

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah. I don't know. It's weird, but I'm trying to get through it. I just want a nose job.

[Tyler]

Me too.

[Savannah Boda]

Like, really bad, actually. It was funny when we were at amspa, we ran into Kerry Duber. If you guys know her in the industry, she's an amazing injector. And her husband, I don't know his first name. He's Dr. Duber to me. Yeah, I think he's just Dr. Duber.

[Tyler]

Your teacher doesn't have a first name.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, he's just Dr. Duber. I don't know. Is it Mark?

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

Was it?

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

He gives Mark. Anyways, we, like, ran to him and I was like, do my nose. I'm gonna come see you.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

You're like, please cut my nose open. And he was like, you don't have a bad nose. And I was like, you didn't say It a good one. So put me on your schedule. Yeah, but. Oh, my God, I forgot I mentioned. Forgot to mention this. Okay. I had, like, a very full circle moment, guys, when I was at AM spa. So my very first job out of the industry, I got hired in esthetician school, literally while I was working Fish City Grill at. I'm not gonna name drop, but a really prominent dermatology office in Dallas. And that's when I made the username the Dallas Esthetician. So for all of you fucking bitches that are like, Savannah is the Louisville Esthetician. I made that name when I was working in Dallas.

[Tyler]

Savannah is the Dirty Lewis.

[Savannah Boda]

And I am so sorry that I could not afford to buy a storefront or even rent one in Dallas. And I was living at my mom's house and dad and I wanted to be close to home. And Louisville is my comfort place. Like, growing up. I grew up in Flower Mound, and Flower Mound was cattle and land. So anytime we went to a grocery store, anytime we went to go eat dinner, it was always Louisville. And you know what? You can shit on Louisville all you want. Louisville pride, Louisville strong.

[Tyler]

Interesting.

[Savannah Boda]

I claim it, and I'm not ashamed of it. And we're about to be moving anyway, guys. And technically, if you scooted our building over like seven feet, we would be in Coppell. And that's the truth. Where was this going? Oh, the job I had. So that just triggered me there, okay? The job. So I was working at this place, and they were owned by a bigger company that owns multiple clinics. You know what I mean? And so they're under, like, I'll just say that because they own a million platinum dermatology. Okay? And so I was never told that I could not post anything about my job on social media. Anything. No. No one ever had that combo with me. Okay? No one had it. And I posted a picture of an ELTA MT sunscreen literally on a table. Nothing inconspicuous in the background. And then after that, but they didn't say anything about that. It was like an all at once, like, you're fired thing. It wasn't like we gave you a warning about the LTMD and then you did something else. It was like, nah, bitch. Like, you did two things in two days. You're done. Then one of the estheticians, which tied me back to this, her daughter was coming in to get a hydrafacial and I needed to practice. And so they're like, oh, yeah, you, Savannah can do it for her for free so she can practice and I filmed it and I got consent from the mother. But apparently since it's like in the office, it was hipaa and this was like eight years ago. Okay. So, like, people were not up in the. Up on social media back then in this industry, especially, like the doctors and the derm practices. Like, it was very like. And like this practice had really prestigious people coming in, which I will not name. Actually, I didn't sign an mda, NDA, Tim Tebow, things like that. So really big people. And yeah, so I got fired. And then years later. Not years, two years later, Marlo, my skin butter rep, which I've told y'all about before, who's one of my really good friends. That's how I met her. I met her through that job because she was the rep and she loved me and I loved her. And then she helped me get my second job at a plastic surgery office, which was like the worst experience of my fucking life.

[Tyler]

Thank you.

[Savannah Boda]

Marlo actually is what led me to opening my own place, which we've also kind of talked about that before, the trauma, the lore, like, I had to get on fucking Lorazepam to work there. Okay. I had to fucking draw blood by googling it on YouTube. Anyway, where was that going? Oh, so then like two years later, they asked me. Well, they asked Marlo if I would be interested in teaching a social media class. And I was like, you fired me for social media? I posted a picture of an Ulta MD sunscreen and took a three second video of me doing a hydrafacial on.

[Tyler]

The daughter of someone who works here.

[Savannah Boda]

The daughter of someone who was. Who was not underage either. She was not underaged. And he fired me for it, so. And I literally thought that'd be the end of me. I'll never forget my manager said, savannah, I really think you should just work for yourself. And I was devastated when she said that. And here I am now. But anyway, so long story long. When people are like taking pictures with me, at the end of my talk, I see this woman, who was that woman, the dot, the. She was an esthetician. Her daughter was wanted to the hydrofuse one. And she starts tearing up. I start tearing up. She's like, I'm so fucking proud of you. Like, look at you. And like, she was like my mentor. There's. For the whole two days I was there. No, I'm just kidding. It was actually like two months. Okay. But anyway, she really took me, like, under her wing and she was just so sweet. Like, I'm like, I think 25 years younger than her. And so she, like, really, like, mama birded me. And it was really, like, just. She was just, like, so great to me. And, like, to see her, like, attending my class, like, when she was the one that, like, helped train me and, like, mentor me for those two months before I got fired, it was amazing.

[Tyler]

It was really sweet. I had never seen you react like that because, like, there was a huge line outside of this class, and I just saw your eyes, like, go wide and you, like, pointed.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

At her. You were like, no fucking way.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, it was really, like, a full circle moment of, like. I think it just is so impactful. Oh, my God, it's gonna make me cry. I think it was just so impactful. For me, it's been a rough week, too, so. But I also cr. At the show during this part, too. I think it's just so impactful because it was my first job, and I never, like, that girl that worked there never would have expected, like, where I am today.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

You know, certainly not. And so I think that was just, like, I hadn't seen her since I was that girl, you know? And it was just like, I. Again, like, it's hard for me to really appreciate my accomplishments. I grew up in a family where it was very much like, why would we congratulate you? That's. We expect excellence. Like, I'm not going to congratulate you for getting an A when that's what's expected, you know? And so. And we're also very like, don't talk. Don't boast. Don't talk about your accomplishments or people won't like you. Like, that was another big theme that was fed to me growing up. And, like, I don't think my parents are pieces of shit for saying that to me. Like, I think a lot of parents are that way, but that's how my parents are. It really affected me. Um, and again, every kid's different. Like, maybe my brother wasn't affected by that, and he, like, you know, can go and be like, I'm fucking amazing and tell everyone about it. And I am thankful for it because I think it made me really humble. And also, I think it made me a hard worker because I kept striving for more. I never, like, you know, I'm like, oh, like, I did that. Like, I am hot shit. Like, I think if my parents thought I shit rainbows and butterflies and, like, everything I did was perfect. And even if I lost, like, I deserved a trophy, Like, I don't think I would have had. I don't. I know. I don't think. I know. I wouldn't be where I am today. So I am thankful for that. But also it can make it hard. You know, there's a flip side to everything, actually. In therapy right now, I'm going through this whole thing where it's like, two things can be true at the same time. Like, it's not black and white. Like, it can't be like, oh, like, this also caused me pain, but it's also the reason I'm successful. Like, those are both valid and they're both existing at the same time. And that's okay. It's not one or the other. So. Yeah. But anyway, that got me so emotional. I just never expected any of this. And now I feel like my life's like going so fast and everything's happened so fast that, like, it's hard for me to have moments like that where I'm like, fuck. Like I was just this tiny little clueless baby esthetician who had. Am I boring you?

[Tyler]

No. I'm just really tired. Sorry.

[Savannah Boda]

Me too. It just hurts to yawn, you know?

[Tyler]

Yeah. I got in trouble one time for yawning.

[Savannah Boda]

I'm gonna get. I'm gonna get a stick and hit you with it.

[Tyler]

They don't see me yawning, so you don't need to tell them.

[Savannah Boda]

Well, the besties watch the YouTube, but.

[Tyler]

I think the YouTube.

[Savannah Boda]

Well, I hope. I hope he puts a big screen and blows it up. Showing you yawning during my trauma dump. Don't do like, up. But it's all good, bro. It's okay. It's all good. Next time you trauma dump, which you don't, because you don't have any, I will yawn. So, yeah, next time you tell me about your tummy cramps, I'll. I'm gonna yawn about it because that's the worst thing that happens to Tyler is a tummy cramp. His life is quite perfect. It's actually almost scary.

[Tyler]

My life is not perfect. I mean, I have a lot of other issues.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah. But that's like you're your own op.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

So I don't feel bad for you. They're issues that you've created. Yeah.

[Tyler]

You're like, just don't do that and you'll be fine.

[Savannah Boda]

Like there. Nothing is external for you, my love.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

That is. It's all self inflicted. Which is still sad.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

And I. I'll pray for you.

[Tyler]

I'm working on it.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah. Get you in therapy eventually. Anyways. So it was just a really good reminder, guys, that, like, even when you think that you can never get to where you want to be, like, this version of you right now that's listening to this podcast, like, is going to turn into me. Or a version of me. Or a version of you. An evolved version of you. Like a Pokemon. Like, what is the level up from Squirtle? I feel like Michael knows this. I feel like he could just sort that out. Bulbasaur is a different. That's a different. Right. Hang on. Chat.

[Tyler]

I have no idea. I was not a Pokemon.

[Savannah Boda]

Wait, can you look up the little.

[Tyler]

Because there's like a.

[Savannah Boda]

What is the evolution of Squirtle? What does he evolve to? And what is his full evolution?

[Tyler]

Yeah, because there's, like two levels. There's like the mid level and then there's the third level. That's what I learned recently.

[Savannah Boda]

Squirtle, Wardle and blastos. Oh, how do you say that?

[Tyler]

Bus, toys.

[Savannah Boda]

I don't know. Anyway, thoughts gonna be you. So don't give up.

[Tyler]

You gotta work hard, though.

[Savannah Boda]

You gotta work hard. That's like. The first part is believing in yourself, and the second part is working hard. I got this thing at 151. It is a Sprite with mango puree. A lime. Was that it? Did you read it? No, I think that's what's in it.

[Tyler]

It's so funny, you know? Like, those memes of, like, this would kill.

[Savannah Boda]

Like, this small Victorian child probably would fucking die if they drank pop.

[Tyler]

Every time I think of, like, a mango thing, I'm like, this would kill Maria.

[Savannah Boda]

It would kill a Maria. It's actually really fucked up that God made me a mango lovin bitch. And my personal assistant's, like, deathly allergic to mangoes. But, like, one time I almost feed them. No, she can be around them, she can't drink them.

[Tyler]

What did I almost feed her one time?

[Savannah Boda]

A mango margarita at her birthday. On her birthday. On her birthday.

[Tyler]

That's funny.

[Savannah Boda]

And y'all weren't close then at all?

[Tyler]

No, we weren't.

[Savannah Boda]

That was crazy.

[Tyler]

Oopsie.

[Savannah Boda]

What else is new and interesting in our life?

[Tyler]

Bestie, you have an exciting launch.

[Savannah Boda]

Oh, my God.

[Tyler]

Yeah, I think will coincide right with when this episode is coming out.

[Savannah Boda]

Okay, so, well, two announcements. First is drum roll. I don't think that's going to sound like that. You have to, like, hit your legs.

[Tyler]

I think that's too far away.

[Savannah Boda]

Okay. The Savannah color bomb. Whoa. Well, that's not what I meant to say, but yes, that Is happening. There's going to be a Savannah color bomb. So the sunscreen, blush or eyeshadow or lipstick, however, when you want to wear it, there's no rules to. The color bomb is coming out or is out. I'm so excited. It is a beautiful shade. I've been testing this for about what, three months now? Longer.

[Tyler]

Longer.

[Savannah Boda]

I'm bad at time.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

Like, I never know anything.

[Tyler]

Sometimes some things feel like it was yesterday, seven months ago, and it was actually like three days ago. And then the opposite. Like, some things will feel like it was three days ago, but it was actually seven months ago.

[Savannah Boda]

It was seven months ago.

[Tyler]

No, I was. That was just a time frame.

[Savannah Boda]

Was like at least five.

[Tyler]

Yeah. Somewhere around there.

[Savannah Boda]

Five or six. Anyways, that's happening. And what I meant to say first was the Savannah lip shine is now an official shade. She has been accepted into the color science family.

[Tyler]

No longer limited.

[Savannah Boda]

I even ask. I was just like, oh, they're going to like, it'll be limited edition. And they're like, it did so good. Our feedback was so great. People want this forever. And so now I have it forever.

[Tyler]

And the same thing is going to happen with the color bomb.

[Savannah Boda]

I hope so, but I really hope so.

[Tyler]

So now there's going to be the Savannah duo.

[Savannah Boda]

I know I wasn't picking my nose, I was itching it.

[Tyler]

But no, this is super pretty color.

[Savannah Boda]

And I have, like, imposter syndrome with that too. Like, I don't think I ever fully, like, relished in the fact that I got a color bomb or lip shine. I keep wanting to say color bomb because it's so exciting. That's like. Yeah, it's like, been a banned word for me for a couple, like, months. I can't say it. And I, you know, sometimes I gotta, like, disconnect with my plants. And, you know, I did that one night and I like, literally fully cried. And I was like, I can't believe, like, my name is on a product. Like, that's crazy. And like, I can't believe my face. And like, what they had written, I'd never gone. Cause I don't go to the color science website, you know, and all you besties, not bitches, besties, better order from savannahboda.com okay. Support us. But I never go to their website. And so I never had, like, read what they had said. And it was just like, so nice. And I read all the reviews that, like, people that probably even know who I am that are just like, color Science fans and stans, like, Love the shade.

[Tyler]

It's a. Their best shade for sure. I mean, I don't know much about makeup.

[Savannah Boda]

That's a really, like. Yeah, I like the pink. I do like the rose.

[Tyler]

Yeah. I just think the Savannah, like, just goes for everything. Goes for every skin tone, goes from morning to night. Like, looks different on, like, it's so adaptable. I like. You hit it out of the park with that. And the other cool part that I want to mention about the color bomb is that like, five, six months ago, seven months ago, before we even got a lab sample, we were on a phone call with Heather, who was on the podcast with us for the launch or with Savannah. I wasn't on that episode. Too many people, too many cooks in the kitchen. But her and Trish, who's the head of R and D at Color Science, we were on the phone with Heather when they were initially introducing the idea of making a color bomb. And they were talking about the name and what they had originally suggested and what we thought it was going to be for months was Savvy. So, yeah, it was like a play on Savannah, but, like, Savannah, but, like, making it different and, like, because they.

[Savannah Boda]

Don'T have any lip shines that coincide like the name. Like, there's not, like, you know, a berry color bomb and then, like a berry lip shine. Like, there's nothing that transfers over shade wise. Like, there's stuff that, like, looks good together. Like, pink sky looks great with pink, but it's not like pink sky. Pink sky.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

So they're going to do savvy. And they ended up like, two months ago.

[Tyler]

Yeah, they were like, we just think Savannah. Savannah is like, what it needs to be. And so, like, we didn't ask for that. And that's like, yeah, super cool to me. So congratulations. And it's going to launch at the same time as the glow.

[Savannah Boda]

Glow. See, I was going to say it. I'm not going to get fucking in trouble.

[Tyler]

I'll say it.

[Savannah Boda]

I didn't know. I didn't know if I could. So I'll take that dog. Brand manager over here. Yeah, yeah. And the glow is so beautiful. So it's like the bronze highlighter. So now you can do like a full beat with your Savannah lip shine. Savannah color bomb. I love the color bombs. They are broad spectrum. They block uva, uvb. So that's what broad spectrum means. So if you don't have a sunscreen, like, whether it's just a face, sunscreen, concealer, whatever you want. Broad spectrum. Because that's not Only helping protect your skin from the burning rays, which will give you a sunburn. But the aging rays that prematurely age us give us sunspots, wrinkles, and help prevent skin cancer. So I love that about them. And I also love that they're acne safe. And I love that you put them on the cheeks, too, because your cheekbone is actually the highest point of your face. It sticks out the most. So usually, you know, when you're gonna get sun damage, it's gonna happen on your cheeks first. So this just kind of gives, like, an extra insurance. And they're amazing. Like, they truly are so good. And they're 100% mineral, so no chemicals. They're truly, like, one of my favorite things. And they're so easy to, like, throw in your bag. They don't get all weird and melty when you're at the beach. It's just so good for touch up. Like, you can literally go scuba diving and come out with blush on. It's crazy.

[Tyler]

They slay.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

Like, when Savannah, I always tell her this. Like, I prefer when she does a color science beat versus, like, a, like.

[Savannah Boda]

What is, like a real makeup.

[Tyler]

A real makeup. Yeah. I don't know what I was gonna call it, but because it's like color science, I just feel like it enhances your natural beauty.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, it's like you're covering it up.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

But it does cover it up. But it, like, you don't look like you tried really, really, really hard. Like, you just look like it's giving.

[Tyler]

Like Pilates princess.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, it's giving like she woke up.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

And like, her skin's just fucking radiant.

[Tyler]

It's like a pregnancy glow.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah. Yeah, I like that. So there's some other really exciting things that we've been privy to on the color science pipeline that we cannot share yet. But just know, for my color science fans out there, there's going to be, like, three new products this year. So we're so, so, so excited and so honored to be able to work so closely with this company. I love them. It's a dream partnership, honestly. And I always knew that I wanted to do a product with a company. I just never knew who it would be. And it was just amazing that they reached out and, like, were like, we want you. And I didn't have to go, like.

[Tyler]

Beg them on your hands and knees. No, there are. Every single person at that company is, like, so full of light. If you haven't watched the episode with Heather and Trish, I highly recommend to go watch it. They Talk all about the Savannah peptide lip shine. Damn. That was like a. I don't know why. That was a tongue twister.

[Savannah Boda]

Like, Heather and Trish are like big sisters to me. They are so kind, so supportive, so loving. I mean, Heather sent Tyler a better birthday text than I did Heather's birthday, but she is just a fucking poet. And that's not my fault.

[Tyler]

No, but she's also, like, such a.

[Savannah Boda]

I would have had to use chat GTP to, like, get to that level for sure. Like, my vocabulary is not as enhanced as hers or refined. And she's just, like, a powerhouse. Like, she's been doing this and built. Building up people for years. Like, she is such a leader. Like, when I think of the word leader, I think of Heather. Like, I've never. Like, you hear people like, oh, they lead this company. But, like, I've never truly seen someone that, like, just embodies everything it means to be a leader. That's gonna make me tear up. She's just a special, special, special person. Truly.

[Tyler]

I love her.

[Savannah Boda]

Love her.

[Tyler]

But I think that's it with that. Yeah. I mean, we're so excited for y'all to get it in your hands. Spa's still coming along.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, we're.

[Tyler]

We're getting there. I mean, honestly, all the walls are up, so now it's gonna be putting them cabinets, putting in some.

[Savannah Boda]

Still doesn't feel like mine, which is so crazy. Like, I. Even with the SBA we have now, I'm really trying to push myself to live in the moment, because, like, actually the other day, like, two or three days ago, like, when I was driving up, I was like, damn, this is like, one of the last, like, 40 times I'm going to drive up to this building.

[Tyler]

Yeah, we got a lot of traveling coming up, so I was like, we're not that far. Yeah, probably.

[Savannah Boda]

And that's like, my baby. And, like, as much as, like, I hate my baby, I don't hate it. It's just.

[Tyler]

We just don't have room for shit. We don't have room to breathe in that.

[Savannah Boda]

I feel like a goldfish that you won at the fair that you put in a small tank, and now she's a big old bitch and she needs to swim and she can't. And it's like, all she wants to do is swim, and she knows she can, but physically outside limitations are stopping her.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

And that's how I feel about it.

[Tyler]

But she's also gonna miss the coziness.

[Savannah Boda]

Of the small town. Yeah, I'm gonna miss It. I mean, this is, like, where everything started. Like, yes, my business started in a salon suite, but, like, I don't really count that as sba, because it was. It was. I mean, like, yes, like, I do, but, like, in a different circumstance. Like, it was called Savannah Bota aesthetics. Until I got to the storefront and everything, my business changed so much. And, like, it's just. Again, it makes me emotional because, like, when I will never forget, you know, my parents telling me when I moved into that space, like, I was stupid, I was gonna go bankrupt. Like, it was the dumbest decision that I could make. I'm not ready. I need to stay at the salon suite for a couple more years. Like, it's too big. It's so much room. Like, it's way too big, way too massive.

[Tyler]

If you would have done that, you.

[Savannah Boda]

Would have never been where I am today. And I'm so glad. I was delusional. Delusional. But worked hard, you know, I was like, I'm gonna make this happen because I want it to work. I want it to work. And I. Yeah, I drained every fucking last penny of my bank account to make it work. I remember, like, stocking floor and decor to make sure the tiles were gonna be, like, 15 cents a piece so I could finish the bathroom. Like, the color. And the bathroom is not the right color, but they did it wrong. And I, like, couldn't afford to have them redo it. There was just so many things. And, like, I just learned so much. And I mean, like, I didn't have a big team then. Like, it was literally just me. Like, Adriel, like, wasn't working for me when I was building this, while she started working for me when moving. When we moved in. So, like, every single thing I did was by myself. I didn't have a designer. I didn't have my mom to help. I'd have my dad to help. Like, I didn't have employees to help. Like, it was me. And so I think that's gonna be. Oh, my God, it's making me cry. It's gonna be really hard to say goodbye to that. Even though it was such a chapter. It's just like, everything began there, you know?

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

And, like, I was. I lived there for so many years before I became a mom and had Cyrus. Like, I was there. That was, like, my house. Like, I slept there. I was there seven. Not all the time. No one tell my landlord, but, like, some nights I did. But, like, I was there. I didn't want to leave. Like, I was so Excited to be there. And, you know, it was mine. It's. It's mine.

[Tyler]

I think I'm gonna miss her. I think you will. But I think you're going to love the new space.

[Savannah Boda]

You know how I still get tearied up about my Subaru? Like, I get so attached to, like, things that were with me and phases of my life. Like, not like clothing or like Joel. Well, it depends on the jewelry, but like, it's, you know, like my Subaru was the only car I'd never totaled. Like every other car I had totaled in a car accident. You guys know the lore of like, the lady telling me when I was seven that I was gonna die in a car crash. And if you don't, it's in one of the thousand episodes. If you want the tea on that.

[Tyler]

You just have to listen to every episode to find out.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, but that car, when I traded that in for the car I have now, and like, everyone's like, I've never seen someone cry over trading in a Subaru for a Porsche. And I was like, you don't. You haven't met me then. Because it's not about the money, it's not about the things. It's like. But that car, like, it was on its last leg, like it was time for her to go. But it had been through so much with me. Like, when I got that car, you know, I was still in college and I thought I was going to be a nurse. And it took me to esthetician school every single day and took me to my first couple jobs and, you know, I cried in that car. I laughed in that car. Smoked weed in that car. Didn't fuck in that car, did I?

[Tyler]

Probably.

[Savannah Boda]

I don't think so. I'm classier than that. I'm not a car.

[Tyler]

No, not with that car.

[Savannah Boda]

Not in the Subaru.

[Tyler]

Maybe the Prius.

[Savannah Boda]

No, I never had sex in the Prius.

[Tyler]

That's a small car.

[Savannah Boda]

I don't think I've ever had. No, I've never had sex. Not in any of my cars. Okay, prom. I did.

[Tyler]

But anyway, I guess I'm just not a sentimental person. I think, like your whole spiel right now is making me realize, like, yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

You'Re a cold hearted bitch.

[Tyler]

I don't think I'm a sentimental person or I don't think I think I am for, like, people or like, moments, but like, tying things to, like, items or smells or like, stuff like that. I don't think my brain functions like that.

[Savannah Boda]

I am. Songs.

[Tyler]

Yeah, I know.

[Savannah Boda]

Smells, restaurants, streets. Colors, actually.

[Tyler]

Everything.

[Savannah Boda]

No, everything reminds me of everything. Everything's connected. I'm so big about energy, you know, this. Like, I. I've always been like that. And so as excited as I am, I'm really, really trying my best these next couple weeks to just, like, soak it in and. You know, because I feel like it's. That's a sad thing is, like, everything you prayed for and dreamed of, like, you wish that you had more and better. And, like, not that that's this, but, like, I. We physically have to, because we don't have space. Like, our business is not doing as good as it could because of lack of space and because of lack of being able to hire people because probably be a fire hazard and poor worth, poor work conditions because they'd be working in a kitchen that's not even a kitchen. It's.

[Tyler]

Well, it's a story. It's a warehouse, not room.

[Savannah Boda]

I know. Now it's full of boxes.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

But. Yeah, I don't know. It's just. It's a full circle from. You know, we could keep it. I just know. Oh, my God, this made me sick. I'm gonna feel nauseous. I just know if somebody else.

[Tyler]

If another.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, if it's another, like, if it's like a dental office, I still will be upset. But if it's like another med spa and I, like, see it on Instagram and see people, like, in my black room and pink room, and, like, I don't think I could do it. And I still. I feel the same way about the house too. Like, and I think that's what's gonna, like, really, like, we weren't close because you were in a relationship, but I.

[Tyler]

Helped you move into that house.

[Savannah Boda]

I know, but, like, you weren't as present in my life as you are now when I was going through that. But, like, when I moved from my parents house out of my parents house into that house, like, it was so hard on me because I'd never lived alone. I mean, Lance was moving in, but, like, I'd. My whole life, like, I had been the child, and it was like I was also pregnant. And so. And I just opened sba. I know you remember it, but, like, it was like. It was just, like, I was, like, really depressed.

[Tyler]

You were not excited to move into your new house at all.

[Savannah Boda]

And, like, everyone probably thought I was crazy, you know, like, being able to, like, buy a home, you know, at 23 and, like, not be ecstatic about it. I was just. But it wasn't just that it was. My whole life was about to change. Like, I went from being this young girl, you know, she's dating a guy, you know, just started a business, you know, really just pouring myself into that business and living at my parents so I can save money and put everything I make towards my business instead of paying rent or, you know, whatever. And then it was like, all of a sudden I was pregnant and I thought that was going to ruin my business. And I wasn't prepared for that, wasn't ready, I wasn't engaged. It was like a huge wrench in my plans, or so I thought at the time was the best thing that ever happened to me and actually catapulted my business to where it is today. Like, being a mom has made me provide and work harder and smarter than ever before. But I didn't know that at the time because, you know, you only know what you know. And like, I was just young and like, like, this is not in the cards for, like, right now. Like, I was supposed to, like, build this business till I was 30 and then maybe have a child. And so I think from going from being like my mom and dad's, like, even though I had a really hard relationship with them, like, I'm still, like, I'm very forgiving. Like, people always ask me, like, how the. Do you still talk to your parents after Wilderness and like, half the shit they've done to me. And like, it's their first time living too. And also, like, yeah, they probably should have gone to therapy. And again, guys, true. Two things can be true at the same time. Like, do I think they could have done better for me? Yes. But at the end of the day, I still have so much love for them and I know they love me in their own fucked up way. And I think becoming a parent, like, it makes you have a little bit more empathy for them. But then there are certain situations that make me even more mad because I'm like, I made excuses for it, but now that I have a kid, I'm like, I could never have done certain things to my kid. Like, I just can't even imagine doing some things that they did. But everyone's different and that's their life path. But yeah, I think going from just being like, my role as, like, the child, you know, to like, now I am mother.

[Tyler]

You had to grow up on a.

[Savannah Boda]

Home and I own a business and like, I am in charge now. Like, this is like that phase, that chapter I didn't get. And it was so abrupt, you know, it was. Everything happened so quickly. I already had got the house, not moved in, but, like, I'd purchased the home before I found out I was pregnant. Like, God love you for that, because I had. I mean, I don't know what I would have done, you know? And so, like, that was a big life step. So I'm like, oh, my God, I'm moving out. I'm gonna have a house. Like, I'm gonna be, like, young and, like, have a home and, like, be able to go to work and come home and, like, just have my cats. And, like, then I got pregnant, and I was like, well, now I'm gonna have be a mom and a homeowner. And so I just think, you know, those are just the business and the house are just. They're my first, you know, and that's the home I brought my son home to. And so am I excited for this new, beautiful home I'm building? Absolutely. But, you know, you know me. It's not about the things or the size or how nice it is or how expensive it is. It's. I'm gonna miss that house.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

So much. And I'm gonna miss that spa so much, and it's gonna kill me because it's gonna be back to back. Like, I'm gonna move out of our spa, and then, like, three months later, I'm gonna be moving into my new home, and then I'm gonna, like, have a fucking identity crisis, and I'm sure I'm gonna fucking accidentally drive to, like, no. Every day. You're gonna be like, where's Savannah? She's late. Oh, she's up in fucking Louisville.

[Tyler]

You won't.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah, I probably will. And I'll probably drive my ass all the way back to my current home, too, and be like, walk in and then get shot. No, I probably will get shot going Texas, but, yeah. Sorry for the trauma dump again, guys.

[Tyler]

I told you she was like, the next episode. I got good things, only it is good.

[Savannah Boda]

And it's. It's real. It's real. It's my feelings.

[Tyler]

No, I know.

[Savannah Boda]

And I like this because they get to know me more because.

[Tyler]

Yeah, no, I agree.

[Savannah Boda]

Such, like, a highlight reel. And I have a lot of ops on there, so I don't share as much of my scenty stuff because I'm like, the bitches that really hate me. Like, probably don't want to hear my voice for an hour.

[Tyler]

Probably not.

[Savannah Boda]

So I feel like it's a safe space, but.

[Tyler]

Yeah, no, I mean, I think it's completely fair, but I think just like the Subaru. You'll look back at it fondly, but it won't hurt as much as time goes on.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah. And I sound like such a prissy ass bitch. Like, I'm moving into a huge home and I'm so sad about moving into this big, beautiful spa, but again, it's like I am sentimental and I can't help it. And it's just how I've been. And if I couldn't have made it work, I would have, because that's how I am about stuff. And, yeah, I'm gonna be sad about seeing another family living in my house and another business in my spa. Like, it's feeling like they're fucking my husband. Like, it feels very uncomfortable for me. Like, thought is mine. I am possessive.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah Boda]

Like, you can't have it. I hope it never gets rented. I hope it sits there for years like my old dance studio. Not that I owned, but I do. Sedan's at. And I hope the house. Well, actually, the house needs to get sold. Spa. I don't go fuck about. I was renting, so that's on Doug. But the house does need a cell.

[Tyler]

Yeah. Hmm. I mean, again, we could keep the spa.

[Savannah Boda]

For what?

[Tyler]

I don't know.

[Savannah Boda]

So you can work in there alone?

[Tyler]

No, I don't know. We have a lot of storage at our new space, but it's just not.

[Savannah Boda]

A good place for storage. There's so much shit.

[Tyler]

I know. I'm just trying to keep it out of the hands of Ops.

[Savannah Boda]

I know. They're like Savannah Bota spouse for sale. Let's take it. Yeah, I call it Savannah Boza.

[Tyler]

I mean, the rent is really. You got a good deal on that place. I wonder what they would. I wonder what they would charge us if we tried to renew. Probably be crazy.

[Savannah Boda]

I don't think they would because. I don't know. What if they, like, put it out for listening? Like, come own the Dallas Esthetician Spa. I'm gonna curse it.

[Tyler]

We're gonna do witchcraft.

[Savannah Boda]

We're witchcraft. Because if you're like, oh, we should take that spell, because it's gonna be.

[Tyler]

Like, you better check under the floorboards because we're gonna leave a Ouija board.

[Savannah Boda]

You know, people like, oh, it's like black. Like, this place is special. This is what grew the Dallas census. There's good energy here. We're gonna make the energy. Fucking terrible sacrifice.

[Tyler]

We sound horrible right now. We're kidding.

[Savannah Boda]

Yep. We're going to do. Not me, but I will hire someone to do rituals in there.

[Tyler]

Oh, my goodness. But I'm sad. Everyone in the team is super excited to move into the new spa.

[Savannah Boda]

They just don't get it the way that I do.

[Tyler]

Yeah, I get it. I just. I'm also excited to be in the new spa.

[Savannah Boda]

I'm not. I'm actually really sad about it.

[Tyler]

Yeah, I know.

[Savannah Boda]

Oh, man, I'm gonna cry again. I'm, like, really sad about it.

[Tyler]

Next topic.

[Savannah Boda]

I'm really sad. I don't have anything else to say. I'm done. I hope you guys have a good Monday. I'm really sad.

[Tyler]

Yeah, it's gonna be okay.

[Savannah Boda]

I just wish, like, it makes me sad. Like, I didn't even keep. Because I didn't believe in myself. I never kept any of my, like, very first business cards. Like, I've Madison, that one client that has, like, my og. The first time I ever printed, like, the green one.

[Tyler]

The ones that were, like, green and leafy.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah. I just feel like they're. And, like, I think, oh, my God. The other thing that makes me really sad is, like, I didn't take any videos of our space, like, when I was moving into it. Like, I. That's why I'm so crazy about it with this new one, because I did not take any. Like, we can't find. Oh, my God.

[Tyler]

It was all direct. It was all direct to Instagram.

[Savannah Boda]

Yeah. I didn't take any, like, videos on my phone. And so it's, like, all it is, is, like, my memories in my head.

[Tyler]

Do we, by chance have a tissue?

[Savannah Boda]

No, it's okay. I'm telling my eye to suck it back up.

[Tyler]

Okay.

[Savannah Boda]

I think it'll go back in. Can you make it go back in or. So once it out, it's like toothpaste.

[Tyler]

If you, like, lean back and you, like, continue to blink, and then it'll absorb something like that.

[Savannah Boda]

Anyway, that's all I have for this Monday.

[Tyler]

Okay, we love you guys. Bye.