Speakers & Panelists
Nerida Joy
Host & Skin Expert
Renowned esthetician Nerida Joy has performed more than 100,000 facials in her over 45-year international career and is known for the way she transforms her clients’ skin by pinpointing specific concerns and designing custom treatment plans to deliver fast results.
She has been named one of the top facialists in the country by SELF magazine and was the only esthetician – along with 49 dermatologists – to be listed as a Skin Expert by ELLE. Nerida has been featured in over 60 prestigious beauty publications worldwide and serves on the Brain Trust for NEWBEAUTY magazine.
Born in Australia, Nerida knew at an early age that she wanted to devote her life to understanding and caring for the skin. Her education in skincare began in 1978 and she is also certified in nutrition, Reiki, kinesiology, iridology, Australian bush essences, color therapy and therapeutic massage.
Over the past 35 years she has built a loyal following of celebrity clients at her boutique skincare clinic in Los Angeles, California. She is also sought after as a consultant by luxury hotels, who rely on her expertise to transform their spas into a true five-star spa experience, and by skincare lines for advice on developing new products.
The videos on her popular YouTube channel are taught in beauty schools across the world, and she offers regular skincare advice and inspiration on Instagram, Facebook and Clubhouse. She is the creator of the FIVESTAR Method, a step-by-step online course designed for the international esthetician community. Above all, she is passionate about elevating her fellow estheticians by teaching a deep and detailed understanding of the skin.
KimBella
The Solo Esthetician
KimBella is the founder and creator of The Solo Esthetician, an influencer brand and resource concierge for the esthetic industry, with a Facebook community hosting over 90k esthetic professionals worldwide.
She is a seasoned esthetician with over 15 years of experience and a leading voice in the field. Specializing in helping aspiring estheticians build solo careers, she focuses on imparting the essential fundamentals and mindset required for success.
KimBella’s belief is simple: without this foundation, opportunities are missed. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by KimBella’s insights on the panel of beauty esthetic professionals.
Nicole Tracy Arranaga
Co- Founder, La Bella Donna
Nicole Tracy Arranaga is the co-founder of La Bella Donna and has been in the beauty industry for over thirty years. Nicole developed her brand because of her own skin issues and challenges.
La Bella Donna is a high-performance, clean, cruelty-free, non-chemical, non-toxic, reef-safe SPF 50 color brand. La Bella Donna prides itself on using the purest ingredients that contain NO dyes, oils, talc, fragrance or parabens.
La Bella Donna’s products cover, correct and protect and are ideal for all skin tones and types – especially acne, sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.
Ara Katz
Co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health
Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics. She is the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome, which gives children (and their grown-ups) a powerful new framework to understand their bodies and health. She also oversees Seed’s environmental endeavors and directs its venture addressing unmet needs in women’s health through the vaginal microbiome.
Her work at the intersection of health, consumer tech, media and design has garnered such awards as TIME’s Best Inventions 2018, Inc.’s Best in Business, and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas for the last five years in a row. She has also been featured in Inc.’s 100 Female Founders: The Top Women Entrepreneurs of the Year, Marie Claire’s The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America, Business Insider’s Silicon Alley Top 100 and Women We Admire’s Top 100 Women CEOs of 2021.
She lives in Venice, California, with her husband and two sons, Pax and Zen. She is also the proud owner of several tardigrades, which live at Harvard’s Museum of Natural History.
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Frequent Questions
We strive to have a variety of options. Breakfast and lunch on Sunday and Monday will be served buffet-style, with the foods clearly labeled
Because of the risk of cross-contamination, if you are a celiac you will need to receive a special plated lunch instead of the buffet. Please check the box to let us know if you require this option when you book your place.
We will provide you with a special uniform and all the tools you need to work hands-on on the skin during this exclusive small-group session. You will have time to change before the cocktail hour.
We naturally recommend the Kimpton Pittman Hotel. When you reserve your place at the Understanding Skin event, you’ll receive a discounted rate for the hotel exclusively for conference attendees.
There is a limited number of rooms available, so we advise booking as soon as possible.
Yes, we will have product tables with a variety of products available throughout the event.
Yes, the cocktail hour is open to all attendees. We look forward to seeing you there!
Yes, whether you’re staying at the hotel or driving to the event daily, valet parking is included in the total fee.
