Skin - Emily's Esthetics

This week on The Open House, Ben and Richard sit down with Emily from Emily’s Esthetics to talk about what it really looks like to build a business from the ground up at just 23 years old.

From getting laid off and opening her own business a month later, to growing a loyal client base, hiring a team, and dreaming about one day franchising across Canada, Emily shares the real story behind her success. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, taking risks before you feel ready, learning to set boundaries, building a brand people trust, and why personality matters just as much as skill when growing a business.

They also get into skincare, self-care, social media, small-town business life, and the balancing act of building something big while still making time to live your actual life. It’s an honest, fun, and inspiring episode for anyone chasing a dream, growing a business, or just trying to figure things out as they go.

Plus: facials, hydrofacials, brows, bestie spa days, and a completely reasonable amount of chest-waxing talk.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bet on yourself and make it work, this episode is for you.