Dr. Carissa Alinat: How Poverty Shaped My Journey to Success in Aesthetics
- S1E9
- 42:51
- October 9th 2023
In this inspiring episode our host, Dr. Felix Bertram, sits down with Dr. Carissa Alinat, one of the partners of the Living Young Centre with soon four locations in the heart of Tampa Bay, Florida.
Carissa shares her remarkable journey from being a single mother facing the challenges of poverty to becoming a qualified and highly successful aesthetic injector and part owner of Living Young Centre. Join us as Carissa takes us through the transformative moments that shaped her career and outlook on life. Her story is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of one's dreams.
In this conversation, Carissa and Felix discuss topics such as:
- How difficult circumstances and personal challenges in childhood can make you more resilient
- Carissa’s journey as a single mother while going through nursing school and becoming a doctor
- Advice on how to balance your work and ambitions whilst having a young family
- Overcoming imposter syndrome; offering valuable insights for those looking to enter the field of medical aesthetics
- Fostering a positive work culture and retaining top injectors
- Different approaches to team leadership and how to actively create a nurturing work environment
- The future of the Aesthetics Industry
Follow Carissa:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tampa_aesthetic_injector/
Instagram Living Young Centre: https://www.instagram.com/livingyoungcenter (They’re hiring!)
Follow Felix:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfelixbertram/
Aesthetics & Biz
Join Dr. Felix Bertram, esteemed host and successful self-made entrepreneur. As CEO and founder of Skinmed, the fastest-growing and largest clinic chain in Switzerland with 5 locations and over 140 employees, he takes you on the highs and lows of combining aesthetics and business. Dr. Bertram’s track record goes beyond Skinmed as he is also the owner of a successful skincare brand, the renowned Swiss Aesthetic Institute, and the fastest-ever restaurant to be awarded 2 Michelin stars.
In each episode of Aesthetics & Biz, Dr. Bertram welcomes guests from various corners of the aesthetics industry to share their invaluable experience, skills, and wisdom. Through engaging conversations and insightful interviews, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of the aesthetics field and discover their secrets to building a successful career.
More About The Host
Internationally renowned business mogul and board certified dermatologist, Dr. Felix Bertram, is the self-made founder of Skinmed, one of the largest and fastest-growing aesthetic clinic chains in Switzerland with 140 employees and over 6,000 surgeries performed annually across 5 locations.
Dr. Bertram is also the owner of the prestigious Swiss Aesthetic Institute, the sustainable and medically-backed skincare range “Skinmed Doctors” and the ground-breaking restaurant “Skin's”, which received 2 Michelin stars just 4 months after opening in October 2022.