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The Beauty Standard Podcast is meant to inspire, support, and deliver what YOU need to hear today to continue your beauty and wellness journey. This is a biweekly podcast with episodes covering beauty, business, wellness, and everything you need to restart, continue or find inspiration in your modern journey.

The Beauty Standard Nicole Gregory

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

The Beauty Standard Podcast is meant to inspire, support, and deliver what YOU need to hear today to continue your beauty and wellness journey. This is a biweekly podcast with episodes covering beauty, business, wellness, and everything you need to restart, continue or find inspiration in your modern journey.

    Getting Your Dream Body Without Dieting or Working Out

    Getting Your Dream Body Without Dieting or Working Out

    In this episode of The Beauty Standard, Nicole Gregory chats with Urban You "Skin Guru" Jennie Berhenbrinker about all things CoolSculpting®: common treatment areas, when you can expect to see results, FAQs, and more.

    It's Cool Month! Now - April 30th, BUY 4, GET 4! Each additional treatment is 50% off, plus the first 10 customers to book their Cool Month package will receive an $800 gift card! CALL IN TO BOOK:

    KNAPP: ⁠⁠616-570-0228⁠⁠

    NORTHVILLE: 248-773-7349

    ⁠CoolSculpting⁠® is the only FDA-approved, nonsurgical fat reduction treatment that uses targeted cooling to eliminate unwanted fat that resists through diet and exercise. The results are proven, noticeable, and lasting! CoolSculpting® requires no dieting, no hard exercise, no surgery, and no downtime/recovery.

    Book a CoolSculpting® consultation at The Urban You, the #1 body sculpting center in Michigan, to learn more about how we can help you achieve your confidence goals just in time for the holiday season. Not only can we help you achieve your dream body, but we can also supply you with everything you’ll need to keep your skin hydrated and smooth all fall and winter long. Shop ⁠Urban You For Me⁠ for luxury, medical grade skincare!

    Love the podcast? Rate us 5 stars or give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and fill out our ⁠Google Form ⁠to receive a free gift from ⁠Urban You For Me.⁠ Plus, use code UYFMSOCIALS5 for $5 off your order!

    Connect with Nicole Gregory & The Beauty Standard:

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    • 19 min
    Integrated Marketing & Taking Risks with Kim Bode

    Integrated Marketing & Taking Risks with Kim Bode

    This week on The Beauty Standard, Nicole Gregory chats with Kim Bode, President of 8Thirty Four consulting agency in Grand Rapids. They reminisce about their past collaborations, spill their self-care essentials, give advice to aspiring female entrepreneurs, and discuss why taking risks is essential if you want to redefine the standard in your industry.

    Are you ready to invest in your self care? Celebrate Prepping Season at Urban You, Michigan’s Best Medical Spa! Prepping Season is the perfect time to start your CoolSculpting, Laser, Botox, or filler journey so you can get the results you desire before spring and summer roll around. Whether you want to have full lashes without mascara, a toned summer body, or get rid of unwanted hair before bikini season, Prepping Season is a great time to take your confidence into your own hands.

    We have ongoing specials to celebrate Prepping Season that include savings on laser hair removal, CoolSculpting, BBL & MOXI, and more. Book your appointment online with our website or by downloading the FREE Urban You app. If you want to purchase a Prepping Season special, call in to your favorite UY location in Grand Rapids, Northville, or Rockford. 

    Love the podcast? Rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Fill out our Google Form to receive a free gift from Urban You For Me, your one-stop-shop for luxury, medical grade skincare! Plus, use code UFMSOCIALS5 for $5 off your order!

    Connect with Nicole Gregory & The Beauty Standard:

    ⁠⁠Urban You⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠LinkedIn

    Connect with 8Thirty Four:

    LinkedIn

    Website

    Instagram

    • 32 min
    Lobbyists, Michigan Legislature, and Med Spas in Michigan

    Lobbyists, Michigan Legislature, and Med Spas in Michigan

    This week on The Beauty Standard, Nicole Gregory sits down with President and Manager of MGS Consultants, Jeremiah Mankopf, and Lobbyist Vicki Baron. They dive into what lobbyists are, MGS Consultants’ work with Michigan Legislature, and 2024 goals of MISpa. 

    Nicole Gregory, Urban You CEO, is the President of MISpa – the Michigan Medical Spa Association. MISpa prioritizes patient advocacy for med spas across Michigan and serves as the collective voice for health care providers, practice managers, and patients alike. Join today to make an impact on the Michigan Medical Aesthetics industry, access exclusive training and industry events, and stay up to date on industry trends. 

    Whether you’re an Urban You member or an industry professional, this episode will catch you up on all things Medical Aesthetics. Tune in and become a MISpa member today!

    Do you have spring break or summer vacation plans? Celebrate prepping season at Urban You! Now is the perfect time to book a Wellness Consultation and create a treatment plan so you can get the results you want from Laser, CoolSculpting, and other UY services before the warmer seasons come around.

    New to the world of Aesthetics and looking to start your Wellness Journey with Urban You? Download the free UY App to schedule your appointments, access on demand content & exclusive deals, manage your membership plan, shop medical grade skincare, and more! Save 20% on medical grade skincare by shopping Urban You For Me as an Urban You member!

    Love the podcast? Rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Fill out our ⁠Google Form⁠ to receive a free gift from ⁠Urban You For Me⁠, your one-stop-shop for luxury, medical grade skincare! Plus, use code UYFMSOCIALS5 for $5 off your order!

    Connect with Nicole Gregory & The Beauty Standard:

    ⁠Urban You⁠

    ⁠Instagram⁠

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    MISpa

    MGS Consultants

    Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode


    What is a lobbyist?


    What is MGS Consultants?


    What are MISpa’s plans for 2024?


    How to get involved with MISpa?

    • 45 min
    The Most Men's Med Spa Services in 2024 with Kurt Ashack, MD

    The Most Men's Med Spa Services in 2024 with Kurt Ashack, MD

    This week on The Beauty Standard, MISpa President Nicole Gregory is joined by MISpa Vice President and MD, Kurt Ashack. The pair discuss the most common men’s medical aesthetic treatments, what causes someone to have a “sunken face” (and how to retroact it!), skin health, and the future of the med spa industry. 

    To learn more about the treatments mentioned in this episode or which med spa treatments are most popular for men in 2024, book a free wellness consultation by visiting this episode's description. 2024 is the year of self care for yourself and inspiring your loved ones to do the same. Call your favorite Urban You location to purchase one of our Holiday Tiers to receive free facials, entries in our Saint Laurent designer bag giveaway, a free SkinMedica Mini Method Kit, and bonus dollars to use on your favorite services – on us! Want to pass the joy of confidence to a loved one? All tiers and their perks can be gifted!

    Looking for that PERFECT gift for a loved one this holiday season? Ready to invest in your own self care in 2024? We've got the perfect solution for you! 

    Introducing Urban You Holiday Tiers -- 8 unique packages full of bonus dollars to use on Botox, Filler, CoolSculpting, and all of your other favorite Urban You treatment, free express monthly facials with a UY Facial Membership, entries in our Saint Laurent Designer Bag Giveaway, and more!

    Save up to $5,200! All Holiday Tier perks are giftable, making it the ultimate present for anyone in your life who deserves pampering (including yourself). To purchase or learn more about the perks of each Holiday Tier, click the button below or call into Urban You, the Best Medical Spa in Michigan!

    Urban You: 616-207-1727

    Love the podcast? Rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Fill out our Google Form to receive a free gift from Urban You For Me, your one-stop-shop for luxury, medical grade skincare! Plus, use code UFMSOCIALS5 for $5 off your order!

    Connect with Nicole Gregory & The Beauty Standard:

    ⁠⁠Urban You⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠

    MISpa

    • 37 min
    2023 Wrapped: Let's Talk Laser, Botox, Juvéderm Filler, and CoolSculpting

    2023 Wrapped: Let's Talk Laser, Botox, Juvéderm Filler, and CoolSculpting

    This week on The Beauty Standard, we’re wrapping up 2023 by revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring providers from Urban You, Michigan’s best medical spa. Ashley, Jennie, and Dre talk with Nicole Gregory about Laser, Botox, and Filler. To learn more about any treatment mentioned in this video or take the first step in your wellness journey, book a free wellness consultation by visiting this episode's description. 2024 is your year – invest in self care by purchasing one of our unique Holiday Tiers to receive free facials, entires in our Saint Laurent designer bag giveaway, a free SkinMedica Mini Method Kit, and bonus dollars to use on your favorite services – on us!

    Thank you for your incredible support in 2023, our show wouldn’t be possible without you. Let us know how we can improve our show in 2024 by leaving us a review or sending feedback to thebeautystandard@theurbanyou.com!

    Looking for that PERFECT gift for a loved one this holiday season? Ready to invest in your own self care in 2024? We've got the perfect solution for you! 

    Introducing Urban You Holiday Tiers -- 8 unique packages full of bonus dollars to use on Botox, Filler, CoolSculpting, and all of your other favorite Urban You treatment, free express monthly facials with a UY Facial Membership, entries in our Saint Laurent Designer Bag Giveaway, and more!

    Save up to $5,200! All Holiday Tier perks are giftable, making it the ultimate present for anyone in your life who deserves pampering (including yourself). To purchase or learn more about the perks of each Holiday Tier, click the button below or call into Urban You, the Best Medical Spa in Northville!

    Urban You: 616-207-1727

    Love the podcast? Rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Fill out our Google Form to receive a free gift from Urban You For Me, your one-stop-shop for luxury, medical grade skincare! Plus, use code UFMSOCIALS5 for $5 off your order!

    Connect with Nicole Gregory & The Beauty Standard:

    ⁠Urban You⁠

    ⁠Instagram⁠

    ⁠LinkedIn

    • 27 min
    TikTok Marketing, How to Use Social Media as a Tool, and Motherhood with Nikki Sunstrum

    TikTok Marketing, How to Use Social Media as a Tool, and Motherhood with Nikki Sunstrum

    This week on The Beauty Standard, Nicole Gregory chats with Nikki Sunstrum, an internationally recognized public speaker and advocate of strategic online communications. Nikki leads the University of Michigan’s social communications office, was Michigan’s first statewide social media coordinator, and she’s raising 6 children on top of it all. 

    Juggling statewide responsibilities and being a mom to 6 is no small feat. Nikki and Nicole talk candidly about being mothers to 5 & 6 children respectively as they open up about balancing home life with being businesswomen. They also dive into Tiktok marketing, how to use social media as a tool, and marketing yourself as a personal brand in your field. 

    Get the most value out of your Urban You membership now through December 30th, 2023 with our exclusive Holiday Tiers and Facial Membership! To purchase a Holiday Tier, simply call your favorite Urban You location and tell our GECs which Tier you'd like to purchase. Simply deposit the corresponding dollar amount into your account, and watch the perks roll in.

    New to the world of Aesthetics and looking to start your Wellness Journey with Urban You? Download the free UY App to schedule your appointments, access on demand content & exclusive deals, manage your membership plan, shop medical grade skincare, and more! Save 20% on medical grade skincare by shopping Urban You For Me as an Urban You member! Skincare is the best gift there is, and now is the perfect time to shop for your loved ones.

    We've put together multiple gift guides to help you eliminate holiday stress.

    Urban You: 616-207-1727

    Love the podcast? Rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Fill out our Google Form to receive a free gift from Urban You For Me, your one-stop-shop for luxury, medical grade skincare! Plus, use code UFMSOCIALS5 for $5 off your order!

    Connect with Nicole Gregory & The Beauty Standard:

    Urban You

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Connect with Nikki Sunstrum

    • 44 min

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