IT'S THE SEASON FINALE!

In this season finale, Kathy Taranto sits down with Dr. Melinda Silva, a board-certified physician and owner of Silva MD in San Diego, to explore the philosophies, mindset shifts, and patient-care strategies that have made her a leader in the world of hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Silva shares her personal journey from family medicine to aesthetics and how she built a practice rooted in empowerment, hormone health, and whole-patient transformation. From redefining confidence to building a team that aligns with your core values, Dr. Silva offers expert insights and heartfelt encouragement for providers working in the aesthetic and wellness space.

• How Dr. Silva’s personal health transformation reshaped her practice
• The ongoing gaps in women’s hormone health and care
• Her transition from family medicine into aesthetics and wellness
• Using bodybuilding as a tool for strength, wellness, and mindset
• Common myths about hormone replacement therapy
• Why providers should evaluate all hormones—not just a select few
• How to begin offering hormone services as a new provider
• The emotional side of aesthetics and supporting patients through aging
• How comprehensive medical training enhances patient outcomes
• Encouraging collaboration across the wellness and aesthetics industries
• The role of self-care and confidence in patient success
• The top peptides to consider introducing in your practice
• How kindness and compassion impact overall health and wellbeing

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Resources in this Episode:

Silva MD

Dr. Silva's Book: Aging Gracefully and Strong: ABCs of YOUthful Living

Episode #41 - Wellness, Weight Loss, & Hormone Therapy with Dr. Amy Carter

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In this episode, Kathy Taranto sits down with Karen Cobb, Marketing Director at AesthetiCare Medspa, to discuss the planning, strategy, and execution behind one of the most successful events in the aesthetics industry—the End of Summer Party/Annual Open House.

Karen shares how this event has grown from small beginnings into a massive annual celebration, generating $3.7 million in revenue and 400+ new leads this year alone. From marketing and logistics to teamwork and follow-up, she walks through how the AesthetiCare team turns one week into a record-breaking success.

Talking Points

• The story behind AesthetiCare’s End of Summer Party
• What it takes to plan a large-scale event
• Marketing strategies that drive attendance and sales
• How the team prepares for success
• Post-event follow-up and lessons learned

Resources Mentioned

• AesthetiCare Medspa
• MINT Aesthetics
• Cosmetic Physician Partners (CPP)

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In this episode, Kathy sits down with Robyn Jennett of Coachlight in Des Moines, Iowa to explore how intentional client care and clear communication create lasting results. From first consultations to long-term maintenance, she shares the strategies that drive client trust, treatment success, and steady growth within the practice—all while generating outstanding retail sales.

Talking Points:

• Featured treatments & services
• Sofwave as a standout treatment
• Introducing a new retail line
• Revision CMT for post-procedure care
• Setting intentional goals
• What drives Robyn’s success
• Aligning first product recs with skin goals
• Scheduling corrective check-ins
• Introducing retail during the consultation
• Managing client expectations
• Outlining requirements from the start
• Designing the maintenance phase
• Rebooking before the client leaves
• Focusing on providing genuine support

Resources:

Coachlight

Sofwave E-course

Retail Sales Online Training

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