Beyond Skincare: Denisse Ruiz on Healing, Faith, and Self-Esteem

In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis welcome Denisse Ruiz, entrepreneur and Cincinnati licensed esthetician, for a powerful conversation that goes far beyond skincare.

Denisse shares her journey from struggling with acne and self-esteem as a teen to building a purpose-driven aesthetics practice rooted in compassion, excellence, and faith. Together, they explore how skincare intersects with mental health, confidence, identity, and spiritual healing, plus why consistent self-care is not superficial when it restores dignity and peace.

You’ll also hear about Denisse’s heart for service, including her nonprofit A Touch of Faith, created to provide free skincare support to individuals who may not have the resources for care and who are healing from life challenges.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8qu-QofEXs

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Key moments and themes:

• Acne, anxiety, and self-esteem: the inner battle people don’t always see
• Entrepreneurship, courage, and the leap from corporate work to calling
• Why clients remember the experience: “it’s not simply your hands, it’s your heart”
• Faith at work: creating a space of peace, listening, and restoration
• Serving others with humility and purpose in 2026 and beyond

Connect with Denisse Ruiz:

• Phone: [phone]
• Instagram: @maad_aesthetics (M.A.A.D._aesthetics)
• Facebook: Denise Ruiz (R.U.I.Z.)
• Nonprofit: A Touch of Faith (mentioned in the episode)

Diversity Conversations is a weekly live show focused on leadership, community, and courageous dialogue that drives real impact.

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