From Preschool Teacher to Med Spa Coordinator: Sandra’s Aesthetic Career Transformation

In this episode of the Pursue Your Passion podcast, Louis “The Laser Guy” Silberman sits down with Sandra from Chicago, a former preschool teacher who reignited her passion for aesthetics and built a thriving career in the booming field of medical aesthetics. After originally studying aesthetics in 2010 while still working in education, Sandra rediscovered her love for skincare years later and took a leap by enrolling at National Laser Institute.

Despite initial fears about medical devices and laser technology, Sandra quickly found her confidence through hands-on training and a supportive learning environment. Since graduating, she has gone from part-time laser tech to spa coordinator at Suburban Healthcare MediSpa, where she now oversees an expanding team and helps clients transform their skin—and their confidence.

Sandra shares how her NLI education opened doors, connected her with lifelong peers, and gave her the tools to grow professionally in ways she never imagined. Her journey is proof that it’s never too late to pivot into a rewarding, people-focused, and fast-growing industry.