Mad Love Monday - Sharmin Syed, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness
Hello! I’m Sharmin. I am a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health & Addictions, ER, and Medical Aesthetics.
Hello! I’m Sharmin.
I am a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health & Addictions, ER, and Medical Aesthetics.
In March 2022, I opened my own clinic, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness, which has been a long time dream of mine. Having my own practice gives me the independence to work with my patients closely, collaboratively building treatment plans that help my patients achieve their skin goals.
Proudly based in beautiful Edmonton, Alberta, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness was conceptualized in an effort to help bring you closer to your aesthetic and wellness goals. Our fundamental belief is that everyone deserves to look and feel their best no matter their age, gender or background.
We believe in using a holistic approach by treating the mind, body and soul for the best results for our patients. At Uniquely You, we create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve long-lasting results you’ll be proud of. We’re committed to working closely with you to not only determine your skin goals, but the blueprint that will help us get there.
Uniquely You is proud to use the most advanced techniques, proven technologies and the best medical-grade products. Our providers are highly trained medical professionals that treat patients safely, precisely and with the utmost care. The result? The best version of your already beautiful, unique self. Here’s to being Uniquely You!
I am very passionate about educating others so when I am not injecting, I am naturally teaching. I am also a faculty instructor with the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics (CAMA), where I proudly educate fellow healthcare practitioners on the art of injecting!
In my free time, you can find me spending quality time with my husband and our two young children. I love traveling and I am also a big foodie, so I always keep my eyes open for local hidden gems. I love nerding out on facial anatomy, and all things mental health and personal development!
We asked Sharmin, What was your first moment of reassurance that you were on the right path?
Seeing my patient’s reactions after a treatment and how satisfied they are, is truly my favourite moment. A patient of mine said to me once “You gave me a new life, I hope you are proud of the work that you do”. We shared a few tears of joy. Then, she went on to sharing the hardships she faced in her life which affected her self- love and confidence. She said “Before coming to see you, I could not look at myself in the mirror but now I cant stop looking at myself”. This was absolutely the highlight of my career. Nothing beats the feeling of helping others.
what is your Favourite Quote?!
“Talk to yourself like someone you love” – Brene Brown
I am looking forward to meeting all the amazing YBB Community members and learning about their story and entrepreneurial journey. Hope to see you all at future YBB events and gatherings.
Submission By: Sharmin Syed
Get in touch hello@uniquelyyouskin.com
Mad Love Monday - Larissa MacIsaac, Larilea Studios
To those of you who don't know me my name is Larissa MacIsaac. I grew up on a farm an hour east of Edmonton and moved to Edmonton at the ripe age of 18 to pursue a career in cosmetology.
MEET LARISSA,
To those of you who don't know me my name is Larissa MacIsaac. I grew up on a farm an hour east of the City and moved into Edmonton at the ripe age of 18 to pursue a career in cosmetology. After a journeymen license, a few jobs, a pandemic and a baby later I found myself diving further into my passion for photography!
Image | Coral Konanz
We asked Larissa a few questions to get to know her better and ask her to share some advice that might help others who are ready to take that jump into entrepreneurship!
1. Do you have a go to quote / motto?
Community over competition has been getting me through lately. Photography is a very populated industry but there are so many amazing people who have paved the way and offer amazing knowledge.
2. What's a personal goal of yours to accomplish?
Short term, Become a baby swaddling pro and expand further into Newborn and maternity photography. Long term, to be able to earn enough to supplement full time income and stay home with my daughter!
3. Work-life Balance: What you do to de-stress. What is your must-have moment of the day (me time?) We always like to relate with others by sharing our stressors and best practices that help. Photography helps me de stress, being able to capture memories for families is almost therapeutic for me. I also enjoy some Netflix binging before bed!
4. One piece of advice you would give someone wanting to start their own business.
You're your own worst critic, you are your only competition.
It's been an amazing two years working on finding my niche/editing style. I cannot wait to see where 2022 takes me on this journey and I look forward to connecting with so many more wonderful people!
