Inside Aesthetics Ep 152 The Injector Diaries (Chapter 3) | Madilyn Wolens
Episode 152 hosts Madilyn Wolens (Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, Australia)
Better known as 'The Functional Nurse' and Founder of 'The Functional Skin Studio', Madilyn joins us in our 3rd Chapter of 'The Injector Diaries' - an in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. In this mini-series, each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters and from all walks of life. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners.
Madilyn suffered with poor skin as a teenager and was inspired to work within the aesthetic space to help others with similar issues. But her experience of conventional treatments sparked an interest in a more holistic approach to skin care and she now leads a team including a naturopath, holistic facialist in addition to offering injectables herself.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Madilyn Wolens 04:55 Personal Skin Struggles and Career Motivation 10:59 Transition From Beauty Therapy to Injecting 18:27 Learning to Inject and Early Confidence Challenges 26:25 Importance of Mentorship and Supportive Clinics 33:29 Managing Difficult Patients and Setting Boundaries 41:37 Recognizing Red Flags and Saying No to Treatment 48:53 Building a Personal Brand and Patient Trust 52:09 Starting a Clinic and Early Business Lessons 61:45 Burnout, Anxiety and Finding Work Life Balance 68:49 Integrative Medicine and Treating Root Causes 76:38 Combining Injectables With Holistic Patient Care 80:09 Growing a Team and Delegating Responsibilities 86:34 Advice for New Injectors and Business Owners