The Sitdown w/ Dr. Jennifer DiLandro
from Mid-Life Mafia
Success rarely follows a straight path. For Dr. Jennifer DiLandro, it came through adversity, determination, and a refusal to give up when life threw its biggest challenges her way. In this episode, Dr. Jen shares her journey from nurse to entrepreneur, revealing how a difficult chapter in her personal life pushed her to go all-in on herself and build a thriving business from the ground up with just $3,000. She opens up about taking risks, returning to school, earning certifications, and establishing the credibility needed to grow Dolce Aesthetics into the trusted practice it is today. We also dive into the world of aesthetics and the changing attitudes around self-care. Dr. Jen talks about why women shouldn't always put themselves last, and how many clients struggle with giving themselves permission to spend money on their own wellbeing. The conversation explores common misconceptions about Botox, what first-time clients should ask before treatment, and why managing expectations is one of the most important parts of the process. Dr. Jen shares some of the most unusual requests she's received, the procedures she's refused to perform, and the ethical standards that guide her work every day. In this episode: Dr. Jen's journey from nurse to business owner Botox as a luxury, not a necessity Men and aesthetic treatments Younger generations and preventative Botox The impact of phones and screen time on aging What to ask before getting Botox The craziest client requests Ethics in cosmetic medicine Have you ever considered Botox or another aesthetic treatment? We'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or questions in the comments. Follow us on all platforms 👇 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midlifemafia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifemafiapodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MidLifeMafia Website: https://midlifemafia.com/ Follow Dr. Jen 👇 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferdilandro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdilandro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064151200855 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dilandro-b0677265/ Website: https://dolceaestheticsny.com/ Podcast editing by https://podcastmagician.com/
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- 0:00 Intro
- 3:46 From nurse to private practice
- 11:49 Going back to school
- 14:46 On giving up vs expanding business
- 16:44 Building credibility
- 19:23 Saving money, affording good things, women asking for permission
- 23:30 Dolce Aesthetics treatments for men and women
- 30:09 What to ask and expect before getting Botox
- 36:16 Bell’s palsy treatment
- 40:20 The craziest Botox requests
- 45:21 Dr. Jen’s hobbies
- 47:31 What her 3 daughters think about the business
- 48:29 Botox work ethics
- 53:16 Outro
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