The Beauty Standard Nicole Gregory

What does it take to own and operate the #1 medical spa in West Michigan? This week on The Beauty Standard, Nicole Gregory hands over the interview reins as she gives listeners a glimpse into her mind, story, and extensive career in business. From feeling inspired by her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit as a young teenager, to working for multiple Fortune 500 companies, to expanding her immensely successful medical spa across Michigan, Nicole’s story of success and perseverance will leave anyone feeling inspired to finally start working towards their goal!

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Topics Discussed in Today's Episode:


Nicole’s personal life and early career
How to gain traction in the business world
Resources for young entrepreneurs
How to find gaps in any industry (and how to close them in an innovative way)
The Urban You story
Pinchgig and the Urban You app
2023 Urban You goals and announcements
2023 Urban You expansion

Sometimes, the largest challenges come with even larger rewards. In GUIDE Beauty Founder Terri Bryant’s case, her Parkinson’s diagnosis temporarily stopped her from working as a makeup artist, but her solution was far greater than adapting to her traditional techniques and products. Her diagnosis brought a new perspective to the makeup industry, along with a vision of inclusivity and accessibility for everyone.

In this episode of The Beauty Standard, Nicole Gregory sits down with Terri to discuss GUIDE Beauty, a makeup brand with a mission of making artistry accessible for all skill sets and abilities. They go in depth about what it takes to design inclusive products, how to break down “norms”, and how to find the light in your toughest battles.

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Topics Discussed in Episode


Terri’s diagnosis
Designing for inclusion
GUIDE Beauty’s mission
Terri and Selma Blair’s connection
What accessibility means in the cosmetic world
Turning a diagnosis into a positive
What’s next for GUIDE Beauty
Tearing down “norms”, “us and them”

The future of medicine is already here, and it’s available now!

This week on The Beauty Standard, Nicole is joined by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder of Root Functional Medicine. Root is different from your average family practice – their highly skilled team of doctors and dieticians uses nutrition to treat hormonal imbalances and gut health at the root cause. From PCOS, to autoimmune conditions, to period problems, Root has the ability to relieve symptoms with natural supplements and balanced meals!

Nicole and Erica dive deep into why functional medicine is the future of gut health and hormone treatment. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel inspired to take your health & wellness by the reins and find the relief you deserve! Grab a probiotic drink and tune in!

Book a virtual assessment with Root HERE and build your personalized wellness plan to feel your very best, inside and out!

Start your wellness journey with a root functional meal plan, delivered right to your door! ORDER HERE!



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Discussed in this episode


The future of medicine
Root Functional Medicine
The relationship between gut health, hormone imbalance, and nutrition
How to fight PCOS with holistic medicine
The essential vitamins and nutrients for a happy gut
Nutrition as medicine

Acne is the most common skin condition there is. It can be embarrassing, emotionally taxing, and painful – thankfully, Skin Gurus like Jennie Behrenbrinker know the best ways to get rid of acne and restore confidence!

This week on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with The Urban You’s top Skin Guru to discuss the revolutionary Acne Bootcamp treatment plan, tailored to each client’s specific skin needs. They also talk in depth about the different types of acne, how to treat a damaged skin barrier, common acne myths, and why chemical peels are nothing to be afraid of!

If you struggle with acne, you’re not alone. Learn about the best acne solutions from the Skin Guru herself! Book a free consultation at The Urban You today to start your journey and find your confidence.

Book a Wellness Consultation HERE!

Connect with Nicole:

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Connect with Jennie:

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Discussed in Episode:


Acne myths and misconceptions
How to repair a damaged skin barrier
Different acne types and grades
Acne Bootcamp
Chemical peels
Different Acne Bootcamp levels
Forever Clear and Microneedling

Launch, Grow, Scale – according to APX Platform founder and Co-CEO Terri Ross, that’s the formula to any successful and long lasting business. This week on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Terri about her journey from studying traditional medicine to becoming one of the most well known figures in the aesthetics industry, along with everything in between.

They provide an encouraging and matter of fact look into the 15 billion dollar medspa industry: why so many people are switching to “happy medicine”, the knowledge any aspiring entrepreneur needs to succeed, and what the future looks like for medspa owners in a post Covid, post recession world.

Nicole and Terri touch on the following topics during this episode:


Terri Ross Consulting and APX Platform
S.A.S.S (software as a service)
Value vs Luxury
The essential traits any entrepreneur needs before launching a business
The boom of the medspa industry

To hear more about how Terri helped Nicole launch The Urban You and get a deeper look at The Urban You from a business perspective, tune into her interview on InTouch with Terri! Listen HERE

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Connect with Terri:

Terri Ross Consulting

APX Platform

InTouch with Terri

Getting cosmetic work done for the first time can be intimidating. The nurses at The Urban You know this and want you to feel as comfortable and confident as possible before you change anything about your appearance! This week’s episode of The Beauty Standard is all about the step in between booking your appointment and having work done, also known as a Wellness Consultation.

Nicole chats with Paige Bongero and Sam Hendricks, 2 of The Urban You’s service providers. Paige and Sam discuss what a free Wellness Consultation includes, answer common consultation questions, and explain why they’re an essential step in building a trusting guest-nurse relationship.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel informed and one step closer to getting your dream services done! You can book a FREE Wellness Consultation here!

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Connect with Sam:

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Connect with Nicole Gregory:

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LinkedIn

Discussed in This Episode:


What a wellness consultation is
How wellness consultations work
Why wellness consultations are important to the client and provider
What you should know before going into a consultation
Affordable ways to receive services
The Urban You Membership program
Your 4 “faces”