Podcast: Pursue Your PassionWith Medical Aesthetics
Hi, I’m Louis the Laser Guy! Welcome to my podcast Pursue Your Passion! I’m on a mission to discover how estheticians, nurses, physicians, and complete career changers are living their dream in the booming industry of medical aesthetics! Each week we’ll dive into this life-changing industry and discover the story behind the people who work in it. If you’re interested in getting into the medical aesthetic industry then be sure to tune in each week and check out our website for more information at https://nationallaserinstitute.com!
Most Recent Episodes
Aesthetician & Career Changers
February 06, 2020
Don’t waste you life in a boring 9-5! | Hillary’s laser tech career journey
Today on the podcast we have Hillary here! Hillary took the National Laser Institute 2-week Comprehensive Laser Course 11 years ago! She fell in love with cosmetic lasers and went from a boring 9-5 job after college to a dream career working at medspas doing treatments such as laser hair reduction and IPL photofacial. Through it all, she juggled being a young mom and now works in the skincare industry. If you’re ready to leave your 9-5 take a look at our website nationallaserinstitute.com for more information on our courses!
January 20, 2020
Why the Medical Aesthetic industry isn’t just skin deep
Today we have Michelle on the podcast. She took our comprehensive laser course in 2009! She was originally working on the corporate side of the beauty industry before she decided to make a career change into Medical Aesthetics after she went to a medspa and fell in love with treatments such as laser hair removal, photofacials, and skin tightening. Michelle talks about the impact of medical aesthetic treatments on her client’s confidence and happiness and how it’s changed her own life!
This former CNA now loves being a laser tech
Today we have Kristen on the podcast! Kristen started out as a certified nursing assistant and has now been a laser technician since 2011 and has worked at multiple medical spas and physician offices. She loves working with clients as a laser technician and is able to have a flexible schedule as a laser technician that allows her to balance family life. If you’re interested in becoming a laser technician check out our comprehensive cosmetic laser program at https://nationallaserinstitute.com
From beautifying glass to beautifying faces: Debbie’s career journey
In today’s episode, we have Debbie on the podcast. Debbie went from being a welder/glassblower to taking her skills with heat to laser cosmetics. Join us as we talk with her about her journey into cosmetic lasers and her experience with treatments such as photofacial, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, coolsculpting, and laser hair removal. If you’re interested in becoming a laser technician check out our comprehensive cosmetic laser program at https://nationallaserinstitute.com/
January 09, 2020
Prior Stay at home mom does 80,000 laser tattoo removals!
Are you interested in a career in the medical aesthetics field? Today we have Shelley, a tattoo removal technician, on the podcast. She went from being a stay at home mom to doing around 80,000 laser tattoo removals so far in her career as a laser tattoo technician. She wakes up every day loving what she does! If you want to know more about how to become a tattoo removal technician or providing services like laser hair removal, photofacial skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, Coolsculpting and more, then check out our cosmetic laser technician school at www.nationallaserinstitute.com and take a look at our tattoo removal training! You’ll be on your way to your dream career in no time!
Medical Professionals
March 31, 2025
From Burned-Out Nurse to 3,000+ Clients: Amber’s Journey into Injectables
In this episode of the Pursue Your Passion podcast by National Laser Institute, host Louis “The Laser Guy” Silberman talks with Amber, a registered nurse who transitioned out of hospital burnout into a thriving career as a cosmetic injector. After working in high-pressure hospital environments and adopting two children, Amber knew she needed more flexibility and peace of mind—without sacrificing her passion for helping people.
Determined to inject safely and confidently, Amber chose National Laser Institute after trying other courses that left her unprepared. With NLI’s hands-on training, real-world instruction, and essential business education, she finally felt equipped to open her own practice. Today, she runs a rapidly growing aesthetics business with over 3,200 active clients, proving that success in medical aesthetics isn’t just possible—it’s scalable.
Amber’s story is proof that with the right education, mindset, and support, nurses can find freedom, fulfillment, and financial success in the booming world of Botox and fillers.
February 07, 2022
Renee Opens Her Own Med Spa After Cosmetic Laser & Injection Training at NLI
Renee is a nurse who followed her passion for medical aesthetics with comprehensive cosmetic laser and injectables training at the National Laser Institute. Watch and discover how she opens her own med spa. Find out how you can join the booming $16 billion dollar medical aesthetic industry today! Visit nationallaserinstitute.com for details.
Alex Finds Her Passion After Aesthetic Nurse Injector Training at NLI
Alex is a Nurse Practitioner who found her passion after aesthetic nurse injector training at the National Laser Institute. Watch and discover her journey and find out how you can join the booming $16 billion dollar medical aesthetic industry today! Visit nationallaserinstitute.com for details.
November 09, 2021
Cameo Follows Her Passion & Becomes a Cosmetic Nurse Injector with 4 days of Cosmetic Injection Training
As a former ICU nurse, Cameo discovered her true calling after her first day of cosmetic injection training. Watch and learn what inspired her to become a nurse injector to help people smile and feel their best. If you’re interested in learning more about our 4 day cosmetic injection training, check out our website at nationallaserinstitute.com.
Cosmetic Nurse RN Opens Successful Medspa & Crushes It!
Charles is a cosmetic nurse RN who opened his own medspa and is crushing it! You can become a cosmetic nurse RN like Charles at the National Laser Institute and join the booming $16 billion dollar medical aesthetic industry today! Visit nationallaserinstitute.com for details.
Heather Is a Cosmetic Injection RN who Loves Her Career So Much It Doesn’t Feel Like Work
Heather was a bedside RN who became a Cosmetic Injection RN after a 2 day Botox & Filler course at National Laser Institute. Heather loves being a Cosmetic Injection RN so much it doesn’t feel like work! If you love beauty and are a nurse, consider a weekend course at National Laser Institute.
Ali Becomes a Cosmetic Injector Nurse After MS Diagnosis
Ali was a home health nurse and is a mom of 3 who became a cosmetic injector nurse and entrepreneur after discovering she has MS. She attended the National Laser Institute to follow her passion in Botox and fillers and became a cosmetic injector. Watch and discover how you can join the booming billion dollar medical aesthetic industry today! Visit nationallaserinstitute.com for details.
September 28, 2021
ER Nurse vs. Cosmetic Nurse Injector
Layne was an ER Nurse who became a cosmetic nurse injector after attending the National Laser Institute for only 4 days. You can become a cosmetic injector like Layne at the National Laser Institute and join the booming $16 billion dollar medical aesthetic industry today! Visit nationallaserinstitute.com for details.
August 24, 2021
Kristen Becomes a Cosmetic Injector In Four Days!
Kristen became a cosmetic injector after attending the National Laser Institute for only 4 days. The hands-on training and new friendships set her up to live her best life and one day own her own med spa! Become a cosmetic injector like Kristen at the National Laser Institute and join the booming billion dollar medical aesthetic industry today! Visit nationallaserinstitute.com for details.
August 23, 2021
Surgery Nurse Camille Becomes A Cosmetic Injector & Medspa Owner
Camille was a surgery nurse for 7 years who became a cosmetic injector after attending the National Laser Institute. We can’t wait to see what she does with her own medspa now that she’s graduated! Become a cosmetic injector at the National Laser Institute and join the booming billion dollar medical aesthetic industry today! Visit nationallaserinstitute.com for details.
