About this episode

Kati Wasserman interviews Kendra Harris about her journey in building Wildflower Beauty Bar and the importance of values in business.

n this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati sits down with Kendra Harris, owner and lead esthetician of Wildflower Beauty Bar and founder of Wildflower Skin Institute in Gilbert, Arizona. What started as a high school esthetics program quickly grew into a thriving beauty brand with three locations, nearly 50 employees, and a beauty school dedicated to supporting the next generation of estheticians. Kendra shares her journey from lash artist to business owner, educator, and industry leader, offering an honest look at what it takes to build a successful beauty business while staying true to your values. Together, Kati and Kendra discuss leadership, creating a positive workplace culture, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and why client experience is the foundation of a lasting beauty business. They also dive into social media, community building, continuing education, and what sets truly exceptional beauty businesses apart. In This Episode, We Talk About: • Starting an esthetics career while still in high school • Growing Wildflower Beauty Bar from a solo business to multiple locations • Opening Wildflower Skin Institute and educating future estheticians…

People in this episode

Host: Kati Wasserman

Guest: Kendra Harris

Topics covered

• beauty business
• entrepreneurship
• esthetics
• leadership
• workplace culture
• client experience
• continuing education

Keywords

• beauty business
• esthetics
• entrepreneurship
• client relationships
• workplace culture
• continuing education
• social media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wildflower Beauty Bar, Wildflower Skin Institute

Places: Gilbert, Arizona

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