On today’s episode, Ashley sits down with Claudia Fabian, a beauty industry veteran with over three decades of experience. Claudia shares her journey from makeup artist and esthetician to becoming a celebrated Instagram beauty influencer, amassing over 190K followers. She discusses her decision to embrace her natural grey hair and use her platform to champion age positivity and glamour at any age. With candid stories from her illustrious career and her mission to shift the beauty industry's narrative around aging, Claudia challenges ageism and encourages a focus on skin health over anti-aging. Listen as Claudia, who has worked in high-profile salons and spas and held executive positions with major skincare brands, offers a fresh perspective on embracing beauty at every stage of life. Follow her transformative beauty insights and join the movement towards a more inclusive and age-positive beauty industry. What to expect & resources: how to foster inclusivity insights on the impact of language in marketing and client communication. strategies for developing strong relationships with clients. insights from working on the vendor side. balancing what clients want with professional advice. the importance of keeping products in stock. Educational Resources: Lift & Sculpt Facial Massage Self-Paced Course by Alex Pentecost: Visit here Rock Your Retail Self-Paced Course by Ageless Ashley: Visit here the importance of positive energy flow between client and aesthetician. listening to your intuition during client sessions. advice against blindly following industry trends. tips for creating an appealing service menu. highlighting great brand partners exclusive to aestheticians, like DMK & Circadia. recommendations for a smaller, more discerning service menu. staying inspired through community involvement. moving away from the term "medical grade". Social Media Lydia Sarfati's Instagram: @Lydia.sarfati Discussion on skincare brands and their ethos. Mention of Ultraceuticals / peel, @thebeautydebut, pro-aging. Resources on Menopause from Claudia: Instagram: @Whatthemenopause, @MenopauseMatters Books: "The Natural Menopause Method" by Karen Newby, "The Menopause Manifesto" by Dr. Jen Gunter, "The Menopause Guidebook" by The North American Menopause Society, "Breaking the Age Code" by Becca Levy. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge on maintaining professionalism and personal growth in the aesthetics field, focusing on client care, industry trends, and personal development. May 17th 2026 Slow Flow & Sculpt 1 Day Workshop in Los Angeles // Registration Closes April 15th 2026 2-Day Intensive Golden Touch Workshop Application Workshop & Retreat Waitlist
