Building an Inclusive Med Spa, Leading with Integrity & Saying No to the Wrong Patients – with Sarah Berg, DNP, FNP-C In this deeply inspiring episode of Profiles in Aesthetics, host Dr. Lonny Green (@ninjainjector) sits down with Sarah Berg, founder of Bespoke Aesthetics and Wellness. Sarah shares her real story—from being homeschooled and feeling like an outsider, to becoming one of the Top 30 Most Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics (2023). Together, they unpack what it really me...

In this episode of Profiles in Aesthetics, host Lonny Green, MD (@ninjainjector) sits down with Matt Toronto, entrepreneur, med spa owner, and industry leader with over 30 years in aesthetics. Matt shares the highs, the mistakes, and the lessons that shaped Mint Aesthetics into one of the most respected med spas in Kansas City. From surviving the 2008 crash to redefining leadership through generosity and joy, Matt’s story is packed with insights that every injector, med spa owner, and aspirin...

What happens when grit meets grace in the world of medical aesthetics? In this episode of :Profiles in Aesthetics", host Lonny Green, MD (@ninjainjector) sits down with the inspiring Shakira Cabrera, MPAS, PA-C, a seasoned injector, educator, and founder of Jules Medspa in Texas. With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, Shakira opens up about the very real challenges behind the curated Instagram feed: burnout, comparison, doubt, and the daily pressure to be both “polished” and perfect in ...

What does it take to show up with confidence, before the results come in? In this episode, host Dr. Lonny Green (@ninjainjector) welcomes Rana Kennelly, award-winning aesthetic nurse practitioner and founder of The Confidence Lab and The Confidence Bar. Known for her depth, integrity, and outcome-focused approach to Botox, filler, and injections, Rana opens up about the mindset, leadership, and artistry that transformed her career. We went deep into... [13:40] The unexpected mindset shift tha...

In this powerful debut episode of Profiles in Aesthetics, we sit down with the ever-inspiring Julie Bass Kaplan, a pioneer injector, aesthetic educator, and founder of Disappearing Act Medical Aesthetics. From mopping OR floors to injecting Botox before FDA approval, Julie opens up about what it means to lead with heart in the world of aesthetic medicine. We cover injectable artistry, leadership lessons, team culture, and building patient trust, but also dive into rarely spoken truths, sexual...

Aesthetics can be an incredibly rewarding career, but it can also feel isolating, overwhelming, and full of mixed messages. As an injector, med spa owner, or aesthetic professional, you’re working hard to grow your skills, confidence, and business… yet it’s easy to wonder if everyone else has it figured out but you. That’s why Profiles in Aesthetics, hosted by Lonny Green, MD, was created. This isn’t another surface-level aesthetics podcast. Every episode delivers real, unfiltered conversatio...