ASCP Esty Talk

About ASCP Esty Talk

Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), ASCP Esty Talk and The Rogue Pharmacist is specifically created for estheticians. Where no topic is off limits, we share all kinds of great information on this podcast from ingredients and the science of the skin, to business, and beauty diversity. We hope you come away having learned more about your career, the industry, and maybe even life in general!

Publisher

Associated Skin Care Professionals

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2020

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

77 of 422 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Ep 422 – The Trouble with Looking Trendy

   What happens when a trend can't be washed off? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella explore how quickly beauty trends can shape our perception of what looks good. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire. About Ella Cressman: Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, and business owner with more than 20 years of experience in corrective skin care. Known as an "ingredient junkie" and industry cheerleader, she empowers professionals to think beyond products and develop a deeper understanding of skin function and formulation. In addition to her practice, Cressman is the founder of the HHP Collective, a practitioner-led community focused on strengthening clinical reasoning and advancing professional growth within the esthetics industry. Connect with Ella Cressman: Website: www.hhpcollective.com (http://www.hhpcollective.com/) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a About Maggie Staszcuk: Maggie Staszcuk serves as the Program Director for ASCP and is the cohost of ASCP Esty Talk podcast. With over 18 years' experience in the esthetics industry, her diverse background includes roles in spa management, spa and med-spa services, and esthetics education. Since becoming a licensed esthetician in 2006, she carries a range of certifications in basic and advanced esthetics. Maggie is dedicated to equipping estheticians with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in their careers. Connect with Maggie Staszcuk: P: 800.789.0411 EXT 1636 E: MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com  (mailto:MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com) About our Sponsors: Massage Envy is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide. The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy now has approximately 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states that have together delivered more than 200 million massages and skin care services. Website: www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician Facebook: @MassageEnvyCareers LinkedIn: @MassageEnvy About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP): Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation's largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member. Connect with ASCP: Website: www.ascpskincare.com (http://www.ascpskincare.com/) Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com Phone: 800-789-0411 Facebook: facebook.com/ASCPskincare (https://www.facebook.com/ASCPskincare) Instagram: @ascpskincare (https://www.instagram.com/ascpskincare)

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   2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 421 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Natural Does Not Equal Better

   Registered Pharmacist Benjamin Knight Fuchs interviews estheticians, challenging the notion that natural ingredients are inherently superior for skin care.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 420 – Getting to the Root of Stem Cells in Skin Care

   ASCP Esty Talk hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk interview molecular biologist Dr. David Stachura to clarify stem cell science in skincare, differentiating plant and mammalian cells for estheticians.

Inside a recent episode

Ep 421 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Natural Does Not Equal Better

Published 2 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And not only that, but what is really natural anyway? You know, is honey natural? A bee has to make honey. It doesn't just pop out of the sky, right? So just because something is being made, if I make it in the laboratory, how am I different than a bee who's making honey? You know, so there's kind of a weird distinction, natural and synthetic and not natural. And then at the end of the day, when a molecule hits a cell, and that's really where you're going to get effects, the molecule, the cell doesn't know whether that molecule came from a laboratory or came from a natural source. You know, sometimes people will say, is that vitamin C natural? […]

Who has been a guest on ASCP Esty Talk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Benjamin Knight Fuchs
• David Stachura
• Ben Fuchs
• Laura Puryear
• Aaron Lacey

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,047,230

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

86 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

54 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 91 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

99

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