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December 11, 2024 48 mins

Frances Tesmer, CEO of Rolf's Global and founder of LEAD, discusses her journey in the beauty industry and the importance of higher education for beauty professionals. She emphasizes the need for beauticians to have access to a comprehensive education that includes business, psychology, communication, and entrepreneurship. Tesmer believes that the beauty industry deserves more respect and recognition, and that LEAD is closing the gap between trade and profession. She highlights the impact that beauticians can have on their clients' lives and the world as a whole. The time is now for the beauty industry to elevate and transform.

 

Takeaways

  • The beauty industry needs higher education programs like LEAD to provide beauticians with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in a modern and evolving world.
  • Beauticians deserve respect, acknowledgement, and financial stability for the essential work they do in transforming and empowering their clients.
  • LEAD is closing the gap between trade and profession in the beauty industry, offering a comprehensive education that includes business, psychology, communication, and entrepreneurship.
  • The beauty industry has the power to make a positive impact on individuals and society as a whole, and it's time for beauticians to be recognized and valued for their contributions.
  • LEAD is creating a new future for beauty professionals, providing them with a wider range of opportunities and the chance to have fulfilling and successful careers.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Frances Tesmer and LEAD

02:03 Frances Tesmer's Introduction to the Beauty Industry

09:49 Discovering the Potential of the Beauty Industry

15:06 The Importance of Higher Education for Beauticians

20:03 Creating Opportunities and Respect for Beauticians

32:20 Closing the Gap: From Trade to Profession

36:29 The Impact and Future of LEAD

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