Faith, Forgiveness, and Skincare — Kimberly Bertrand of SmartFace | Episode 58

In this episode of Sunday Afternoon Smokes, Chris sits down with esthetician and entrepreneur Kimberly Bertrand, founder of SmartFace and SF Ceuticals. Kimberly shares her unexpected journey—from small-town Texas to San Diego and eventually Greenville—and how building a successful skincare business forced her to confront burnout, leadership failures, and ultimately her own need for transformation. What begins as a conversation about skincare and confidence turns into a much deeper story about faith, forgiveness, and rebuilding a life and business with a new foundation. Chris and Kimberly talk about: What estheticians actually do (and why it’s more about people than skin) The emotional and confidence side of skincare Entrepreneurship lessons learned the hard way Why Kimberly moved from San Diego to Greenville The moment that led her to faith in Christ How her company and Project 5:14 are now focused on serving others It’s a thoughtful conversation about beauty, brokenness, healing, and the surprising places where purpose can grow. Connect with Kimberly: https://skincarethatserves.com/ https://www.instagram.com/smartface_gvl/ https://www.instagram.com/sfceuticals/ Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/sundayafternoonsmokes/ If you enjoy these conversations, the best way to support the show is simply to follow the podcast and share it with someone else who might enjoy it.