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Spilling the EsTea

by Dulcinea

Welcome to Spilling the EsTea (Esti), the podcast where estheticians and beauty professionals share the real stories behind their growth. Hosted by Dulcinea, Founder & Owner of Humble Bee Sugaring Studios with locations across California and Nevada, every episode dives into career journeys, confidence building, client relationships, industry challenges, and what it takes to build a meaningful beauty career. If you are an esthetician, a beauty school student, or someone building a long-term career in this industry, this is your space. New episodes weekly, plus Shorts that highlight powerful moments and practical advice. Spill the tea, grow your confidence, and level up your beauty career.

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Episodes

  1. Why Clients Trust Them: What Our Best-Reviewed Estheticians Do Differently

    In this episode, I sit down with Amanda and Jess to break down exactly how they consistently bring in reviews and why it works. These two have had days where they’ve brought in 20 or more reviews across Google, Yelp, and our booking system, and it’s not luck. It’s mindset, timing, and…

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  2. From Solo Esthetician to Owning 17 Beauty Studios — Humble Bee's Origin Story

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I continue my journey and share how Humble Bee grew from me being a solo esthetician to what it is today, 17 studios and a growing team. This episode is about perseverance, being willing to start from the bottom again, and choosing the long game even when…

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  3. From Rejection to Owning 17 Beauty Studios, My Esthetician Story

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I finally sit down and tell my own story. This is part one of a three-part series where I share how I got into the beauty industry, how many doors were shut in my face, and how those rejections ultimately shaped the path that led to Humble Bee. I talk about...

  4. She Had the Dream Lash Business, Then Priorities Shifted

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I sit down with my dear friend Syd to talk honestly about what it really looks like to grow, pivot, and redefine success in the beauty industry. I’ve watched Syd evolve from one of our early Worker Bees at Humble Bee to running her own successful lash...

  5. What Every New Esthetician Needs to Hear About Growing in This Industry

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I sit down with Deja to talk about one of the most inspiring growth journeys I’ve witnessed at Humble Bee. After more than three years with the company, Deja is now one of our top performers, but her path was far from easy. I remember training her early on…

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  6. If You’re an Introverted Esthetician, You Need to Hear This.

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I sit down with Katie to talk about something that almost no one discusses openly in the beauty industry, what it’s really like to be an introverted esthetician and how to build confidence when you start out shy, quiet, and unsure of yourself. Katie has been...

  7. The Secret Skill Most Estheticians Ignore

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I sit down with Rochelle to unpack the real reason some estheticians stay fully booked while others struggle. It has nothing to do with speed or technique, and everything to do with building genuine human connection. Rochelle shares her journey from retail…

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  8. When the City Shut Us Down, This Is What Happened

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I dive into one of my core philosophies in business and in life: be like water. When a problem shows up, you adapt, go around it, and keep moving forward. I share two real stories that shaped this mindset for me. One is from my early solopreneur days, when I...

  9. Estheticians, Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Busy (And How to Fix It)

    In this episode of Spilling the EsTea, I sit down with Lauren to talk about the real reason so many estheticians stay slow, especially in their first year. If your books aren’t filling up, your schedule feels inconsistent, or you’re struggling to build momentum, there’s usually one core issue...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Spilling the EsTea (Esti), the podcast where estheticians and beauty professionals share the real stories behind their growth. Hosted by Dulcinea, Founder & Owner of Humble Bee Sugaring Studios with locations across California and Nevada, every episode dives into career journeys, confidence building, client relationships, industry challenges, and what it takes to build a meaningful beauty career. If you are an esthetician, a beauty school student, or someone building a long-term career in this industry, this is your space. New episodes weekly, plus Shorts that highlight powerful moments and practical advice. Spill the tea, grow your confidence, and level up your beauty career.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Spilling the EsTea have?

Spilling the EsTea currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Spilling the EsTea about?

Welcome to Spilling the EsTea (Esti), the podcast where estheticians and beauty professionals share the real stories behind their growth. Hosted by Dulcinea, Founder & Owner of Humble Bee Sugaring Studios with locations across California and Nevada, every episode dives into career journeys,...

How often does Spilling the EsTea release new episodes?

Spilling the EsTea has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Spilling the EsTea?

Spilling the EsTea is created and hosted by Dulcinea.
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