Aesthetics Business Cast

Making the most of the return of events with Shannon Kilgariff

Summer may be over, but with an array of aesthetics events to attend this autumn including CCR, and our own Aesthetics Business Conference, we are excited to welcome Shannon Kilgariff, editor and content manager at the number one learning resource and events company for medical aesthetic practitioners, Aesthetics Media. In this episode of Aesthetics Unlocked, Shannon shares her vision for the Aesthetics Journal – the industry touchpoint that helps us all stay connected each month – and offers her tips and tricks for making the most of events. What has she changed under her stewardship to stay relevant? What are the secrets to a successful event? What can we learn from live events now that they’re back? And how do you select which events to attend when there are so many to choose from? From the importance of content and freebies to the aesthetics of the stand, tune in to find out all you need to know, including Shannon’s response to our new closing question for season three, “who would you most like to interview, and why?”

Inside the BACN & the benefits of membership, with Gareth Lewis (BACN)

This month, our host Viki Hooker is joined by special guest Gareth Lewis from the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), along with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. Tune in to find out who are the BACN, and how could your business benefit from membership?

The journey from general to aesthetics with Natalie Haswell, Haswell Aesthetics

This month, our host Viki Hooker is joined by special guest Natalie Haswell from Haswell Aesthetics, along with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. Natalie has been a Registered General Nurse since 2005 and has extensive experience in many clinical areas. But how did she make the leap to running a successful medical aesthetics business in Essex? In this episode of Aesthetics Unlocked, Natalie charts her journey from general nurse to medical aesthetics. What motivated her to take the plunge and what are the secrets to her success? Tune in to find out how she overcame barriers encountered along the way and what advice she has for fellow aesthetic practitioners on everything from starting out to self-promotion and patient selection to regulation.

Skin deep with Lorna Bowes, Aesthetic Source

As we spring forward in 2022, our host Viki Hooker brings another exciting podcast with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. This month we are joined by Lorna Bowes from Aesthetic Source. Lorna is an experienced business owner, aesthetic nurse and trainer, having worked in aesthetics since the early 1990s. With extensive experience of delivering aesthetic procedures as well as an in depth understanding of the global aesthetic medical market, so we promise a must listen in our latest episode 'Skin deep'.

Women in Dentistry with Dr. Manrina Rhode

Host Viki Hooker welcomes back Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance, to celebrate National Dentistry month with special guest Dr. Manrina Rhode, who has become known as one of the top cosmetic dentists in the UK.

The Paperless Practitioner with Natalie Dryden, Pabau

Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance are joined by special guest Natalie Dryden, Head of Partnerships at Pabau. Pabau clinic software is a complete practice management application used by hundreds of healthcare practitioners in the UK.

All New In 2022 with Shelly Hemmings, Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance

A new year calls for a new season! We are back with the newest series of Aesthetics Unlocked where your host Viki Hooker sits down with CEO of Hamilton Fraser, Eddie Hooker and Head of Healthcare, Mark Copsey and discuss all things cosmetic! Kick starting this new season we are proud to be joined with one of our own, Shelly Hemmings, who lets us in with all the industry secrets and her plans for 2022!

Value Not Vanity with Sarah Whitehead, Finishing Touches

Representing the Finishing Touches Group, Sarah Whitehead discusses the benefits of ART and medical micropigmentation for both patients and practitioners with CEO of Hamilton Fraser, Eddie Hooker and Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance, Mark Copsey. Take a listen to discover why now is the perfect time to consider expanding your skillset and find out more about outlay, return on investment and how medical micropigmentation training can make a difference to people suffering from a wide range of conditions including scars, burns and hair loss.

ABC Special – Professor David Sines

We have reached our last ABC Special of Aesthetics Unlocked! We really hope you have enjoyed re-living the event with us and we can’t wait to see you again next year! Last but not least, please welcome – Professor David Sines!

ABC Special – Kimberley Cairns

Mental health is of imperative importance, especially after the past years we’ve had. The conversation within the cosmetic industry is no different and Kimberley Cairns is the queen of mental health in the sector! We are super excited for you to hear this episode!