RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511 -- Rendered At Thu, 21 May 2026 09:45:27 +0000 Confessions of an Aesthetician https://redcircle.com/shows/confessions-of-a-aestethician en-US All rights reserved. Khadine Barakat Khadine Vedette Barakat is a Medical Aesthetician, who once was a model, turned her focus on result driven aesthetics. She is recognized as a person whose greatest passion is to educate and inspire others. Khadine’s approach to skin care combines holistic therapies with medical aesthetics to create an inclusive experience. She teaches the importance of internal health and external practices to achieve healthy skin. She has spent countless hours studying the most effective treatments. By using the best products and innovative technologies. She provides top notch services. She is passionate about what she does, and it shows in her wealth of knowledge and various accomplishments. She is best known for advance skills set performing medical aesthetic treatments such as micro needling, chemical peels, Dermaplaning and much more. Khadine has countless success stories in her 10+ years of experience when it comes to clearing acne, acne scars and pigmentation. Her love for people is beyond measure, she truly loves to serve her community and empower men and women in all walks of life. With her social media platform growing she want to teach her followers, clients, and fellow aestheticians all things skincare and share her story which led her to start this podcast “The Confession of An Aesthetician”. This podcast is an extension of her social media with more transparency and real talk. 1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511 Khadine Vedette Barakat is a Medical Aesthetician, who once was a model, turned her focus on result driven aesthetics. She is recognized as a person whose greatest passion is to educate and inspire others. Khadine’s approach to skin care combines holistic therapies with medical aesthetics to create an inclusive experience. She teaches the importance of internal health and external practices to achieve healthy skin. She has spent countless hours studying the most effective treatments. By using the best products and innovative technologies.

She provides top notch services. She is passionate about what she does, and it shows in her wealth of knowledge and various accomplishments. 


She is best known for advance skills set performing medical aesthetic treatments such as micro needling, chemical peels, Dermaplaning and much more. Khadine has countless success stories in her 10+ years of experience when it comes to clearing acne, acne scars and pigmentation. Her love for people is beyond measure, she truly loves to serve her community and empower men and women in all walks of life.


With her social media platform growing she want to teach her followers, clients, and fellow aestheticians all things skincare and share her story which led her to start this podcast “The Confession of An Aesthetician”. This podcast is an extension of her social media with more transparency and real talk.

]]> episodic no Khadine Barakat confessionofapod@gmail.com no full 29. The Most Uncomfortable Appointment I Ever Had 29. The Most Uncomfortable Appointment I Ever Had Khadine Barakat In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most uncomfortable and awkward appointments I’ve ever experienced as an aesthetician. What was supposed to be electrolysis appointment quickly turned into a situation that had me questioning the client’s intentions, professional boundaries, and the uncomfortable realities service providers sometimes face behind closed doors.

As aestheticians, we’re expected to stay professional at all times… but what happens when a client makes the energy feel completely off? I’m opening up about the importance of trusting your instincts, protecting your peace, and the things people don’t talk about in the beauty industry.

Tune in for story time, real talk, and lessons every beauty professional should hear.

]]> <p>In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most uncomfortable and awkward appointments I’ve ever experienced as an aesthetician. What was supposed to be electrolysis appointment quickly turned into a situation that had me questioning the client’s intentions, professional boundaries, and the uncomfortable realities service providers sometimes face behind closed doors.</p><p>As aestheticians, we’re expected to stay professional at all times… but what happens when a client makes the energy feel completely off? I’m opening up about the importance of trusting your instincts, protecting your peace, and the things people <em>don’t</em> talk about in the beauty industry.</p><p>Tune in for story time, real talk, and lessons every beauty professional should hear.</p> a5783a75-d09b-4a67-abe1-bd985f88d23c https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/092f8b3c-9b55-4cf8-96ea-cf18513bbbfd Sun, 17 May 2026 11:54:22 +0000 1110 no full 28. Life Has Been Lifing! 28. Life Has Been Lifing! Khadine Barakat Khadine discusses how life has been quite challenging since the start of the year.

]]> <p>Khadine discusses how life has been quite challenging since the start of the year.</p> 80eb5b44-a5a2-4ece-a5f5-9b7bcf2dbe0b https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/11887661-2e19-40f9-9ed9-067c2fa4a6c7 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:04:49 +0000 1175 no full 27. Someone Robbed My Business 27. Someone Robbed My Business Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about a neighborhood bum/crackhead that robbed her business.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about a neighborhood bum/crackhead that robbed her business.</p> 6950e13a-11e5-4f01-b422-77699036bccf https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/be9bc250-e03e-4fdc-bf30-374ed47833ba Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:55:55 +0000 2042 no full 26. My Epoxy Floor Disaster Pt. 2 26. My Epoxy Floor Disaster Pt. 2 Khadine Barakat Khadine shares her horrible experience with her Epoxy floors she had to re-do 3x's at her new business that cost her over $24,000 in total.

]]> <p><span>Khadine shares her horrible experience with her Epoxy floors she had to re-do 3x&#39;s at her new business that cost her over $24,000 in total.</span></p> 94ed1ccb-c4b4-4439-8cec-1187d8fea946 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/c40a6e96-8d1f-46bd-a2bb-f19aac526554 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 22:06:43 +0000 2033 no full 25. My Epoxy Floor Disaster Pt. 1 25. My Epoxy Floor Disaster Pt. 1 Khadine Barakat Khadine shares her horrible experience with her Epoxy floors she had to re-do 3x's at her new business that cost her over $24,000 in total.

]]> <p>Khadine shares her horrible experience with her Epoxy floors she had to re-do 3x&#39;s at her new business that cost her over $24,000 in total.</p> 860651ce-c7da-4b37-9270-9a053d4400d8 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/3869b6b5-e337-4d8c-8c6f-8825e940239d Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:25:31 +0000 1543 no full 24. Fraud Alert Pt. 1 24. Fraud Alert Pt. 1 Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about her recent chargeback and credit card scams from clients. The things people don't talk about when running a business.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about her recent chargeback and credit card scams from clients. The things people don&#39;t talk about when running a business.</p> fdb0eabc-5ed5-4105-93c8-4856cb8790b3 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/2420aa64-2b9b-4c2d-a4fd-d9cc6e32875f Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:43:40 +0000 1815 no full 23. New Challenges 23. New Challenges Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about the challenges she faced during her first month in business at her new location.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about the challenges she faced during her first month in business at her new location.</p> 5c3edf88-dae0-40a0-906f-d898b55562e8 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/c458e52a-e26b-4364-88e6-ec0e1bb0b920 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:43:00 +0000 2912 no full 22. Expansion 22. Expansion Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about why it took her over 10 years to expand and the challenges she faced during this journey.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about why it took her over 10 years to expand and the challenges she faced during this journey.</p> c42324bb-7fc2-447c-be22-3d7b11071a08 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/63f110b4-4c2f-4c2e-9585-05732586a365 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:01:53 +0000 2284 no full 21. Unexpected Surgery 21. Unexpected Surgery Khadine Barakat Khadine shares how she spent her New Years Eve.

]]> <p>Khadine shares how she spent her New Years Eve.</p> 848d00c2-cfbb-4989-bd58-f92dc1956448 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/afe1ba78-0c3d-4161-bca4-6a7e5def38a9 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:54:49 +0000 751 no full 20. Reason, Season & a Lifetime 20. Reason, Season & a Lifetime Khadine Barakat Khadine gets personal sharing her story on when she had to accept that people come into your life for just a reason, a season and for a lifetime.

]]> <p>Khadine gets personal sharing her story on when she had to accept that people come into your life for just a reason, a season and for a lifetime.</p> 2d7e5a0e-68ef-4b1e-a5a4-896a56b36743 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/f22ff199-5fdb-4982-acc3-b0a5d35ba1bf Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:53:37 +0000 1720 no full 19. Winter Skin 19. Winter Skin Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about the best things to do for your skin in the coming winter months.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about the best things to do for your skin in the coming winter months.</p> ca4f155e-edbd-44cf-b6ce-f9b6dfb38105 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/9a12f600-ff16-42d8-afe2-346acd28a90f Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:40:03 +0000 1105 no full 18. Check in 18. Check in Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about the importance of checking in on your strong friends and her struggles with balancing a business, being a mom and a wife.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about the importance of checking in on your strong friends and her struggles with balancing a business, being a mom and a wife.</p> 7af155b5-4455-4392-9f20-0d24e380b94c https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/ba7ed48f-c458-4c27-90f1-863531e8e08e Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:44:06 +0000 712 no full 17. Skincare Regimen 17. Skincare Regimen Khadine Barakat Khadine creates the perfect skincare routine for all skin types.

]]> <p>Khadine creates the perfect skincare routine for all skin types.</p> 05a3794f-fd9f-4e07-bf17-58c13ac26c1b https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/cf0f7496-1087-4168-80b3-dde19aa3e060 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 15:43:26 +0000 1286 no full 16. Humble Beginnings 16. Humble Beginnings Khadine Barakat Khadine shares a story that she never told anyone.

]]> <p>Khadine shares a story that she never told anyone.</p> 5be7cfb2-7fa8-456a-a7d3-5408679fa982 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/9c7cc1ce-5d03-4ecf-9ced-d7f5075888c8 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 2066 no full 15. Acne Tips Pt. 2 15. Acne Tips Pt. 2 Khadine Barakat Khadine shares her favorite tips with you in her continued episode.

]]> <p>Khadine shares her favorite tips with you in her continued episode.</p> de586d49-ccde-44c1-ad42-27818490539f https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/3dbdb79b-17f4-4850-a914-8d93b5f7f418 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:10:00 +0000 713 no full 14. Acne Tips Pt. 1 14. Acne Tips Pt. 1 Khadine Barakat Khadine shares her acne tips.

]]> <p>Khadine shares her acne tips.</p> 6bf8c73e-64e6-4899-b4a5-aa93f3f06bab https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/1b2ff537-da04-466e-b99a-213c96a5bce2 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1376 no full 13. Breakthrough 13. Breakthrough Khadine Barakat Khadine shares her story on her breakthrough that led her to finding love.

]]> <p>Khadine shares her story on her breakthrough that led her to finding love.</p> fdaf3586-4e27-43b6-9d7f-971198faf9e9 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/f35c6407-dcfd-4055-b7f0-840dbad4671a Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:15:00 +0000 2987 no full 12. Pigmentation 12. Pigmentation Khadine Barakat In this episode Khadine gives detail information about all things pigment.

]]> <p>In this episode Khadine gives detail information about all things pigment.</p> 6aeae6cc-bfcf-41a1-a4e9-53696d50136b https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/b8295ed9-3d42-4465-8eaf-e0989afdfb34 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 1105 no full 11. The Craziest Things Client did Pt.2 11. The Craziest Things Client did Pt.2 Khadine Barakat Khadine shares some interesting things that happened with past clients being a solo esthetician that made her question if she wanted to continue being in business.

]]> <p>Khadine shares some interesting things that happened with past clients being a solo esthetician that made her question if she wanted to continue being in business.</p> b1a9166f-3974-4e29-bd99-02e3f9a356dc https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/8aca454b-428e-4286-afd2-f21846482be5 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 2232 no full 10. The Craziest Things Client did Pt.1 10. The Craziest Things Client did Pt.1 Khadine Barakat Khadine shares some interesting things that happened with past clients being a solo esthetician that made her question if she wanted to continue being in business.

]]> <p>Khadine shares some interesting things that happened with past clients being a solo esthetician that made her question if she wanted to continue being in business.</p> 6debbddf-952b-4eef-ab67-3467c7bcacae https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/8c8cacd3-4d59-4ccb-954b-dbc197f4c75f Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 1118 no full 9. Lipo Gone Bad 9. Lipo Gone Bad Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about her bad experience of one of social media popular surgeons.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about her bad experience of one of social media popular surgeons.</p> 6a3ed975-ef15-4941-a0c4-9e01aa7264ea https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/6d97df27-ca08-4a76-8e17-218b98a6b2e9 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:01:03 +0000 2635 no full 8. What Is Retinol? 8. What Is Retinol? Khadine Barakat Khadine explain the different strengths of retinol on the market, the benefits, side effects and why we should be using it.

]]> <p>Khadine explain the different strengths of retinol on the market, the benefits, side effects and why we should be using it.</p> 5a4df133-98e6-4853-bd9d-145d2664d1fa https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/01f919d2-22f6-4fd4-a366-0cd7cf74e4cc Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:31:17 +0000 897 no full 7. Being A Solo Aesthetician 7. Being A Solo Aesthetician Khadine Barakat Khadine talks about her journey becoming a solo aesthetician, her mistakes and tips on how you can do it too.

]]> <p>Khadine talks about her journey becoming a solo aesthetician, her mistakes and tips on how you can do it too.</p> 1bbd2d3c-b2a0-4624-87f7-3b18aa5222c1 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/38deea65-aa9c-4207-84cc-0961cf0afacb Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 1497 no full 6. Curious 6. Curious Khadine Barakat This episode Khadine discuss a time in her modeling career days, one of her memories of her conversation with one celeb that changed the way she approached her career.

]]> <p>This episode Khadine discuss a time in her modeling career days, one of her memories of her conversation with one celeb that changed the way she approached her career.</p> b5173e55-328e-47bb-b1c3-a78082e1f7d3 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/68cf20ee-0559-4490-b9ff-4cb31b290364 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:15:53 +0000 968 no full 5. How To Start a Legit Business 5. How To Start a Legit Business Khadine Barakat Perhaps you've got a hot idea for a new business then it's time to turn your dream into reality. Khadine shares 15 steps to lay a solid foundation to start your business.

]]> <p>Perhaps you&#39;ve got a hot idea for a new business then it&#39;s time to turn your dream into reality. Khadine shares 15 steps to lay a solid foundation to start your business.</p> 5e8da45e-f9e1-4b18-997d-3661efd872cd https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/cc9ea45d-89c2-47c5-8dd6-556ccd5a2740 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:45:00 +0000 1566 no full 4. Intruder Pt. 3 4. Intruder Pt. 3 Khadine Barakat In this episode, Khadine talks about another intruder that followed her to her mom home. Khadine describes what what happened as she left work to pick up her 1 year old daughter while pregnant.

]]> <p>In this episode, Khadine talks about another intruder that followed her to her mom home. Khadine describes what what happened as she left work to pick up her 1 year old daughter while pregnant.</p> 0c4d1ae6-8005-4c30-9584-cf99d94c0bea https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/9e3f8a94-4c3c-40b5-8a88-cf84d3e27728 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 619 no full 3. Intruder Pt. 2 3. Intruder Pt. 2 Khadine Barakat In this episode, Khadine talks about clashing with one of her biggest fears. Listen, as she describes the details of allegedly the same intruder.

]]> <p>In this episode, Khadine talks about clashing with one of her biggest fears. Listen, as she describes the details of allegedly the same intruder.</p> 79d88e0f-9943-4e02-b2f0-b58abadcc877 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/281a7b58-2bac-4252-9540-b2f9bc9adfa2 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:38:49 +0000 662 no full 2. Intruder Pt 1 2. Intruder Pt 1 Khadine Barakat In this episode, Khadine talks about clashing with her one of biggest fears. Listen, as she describes the details of a brazen encounter with an intruder. She going back and sharing the details of this heart racing experience.

]]> <p>In this episode, Khadine talks about clashing with her one of biggest fears. Listen, as she describes the details of a brazen encounter with an intruder. She going back and sharing the details of this heart racing experience.</p> 2a7e3a56-fb36-4164-ab32-f9885a2460eb https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/1bcb6e5f-6fc3-434b-9381-d7bc8746530a Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:56:41 +0000 627 no full 1. My Journey Becoming an Aesthetician 1. My Journey Becoming an Aesthetician Khadine Barakat Meet Khadine Vedette Barakat, Licensed Aesthetician and owner of Vedette Beauty & Skincare located in Brooklyn, New York. This is her story.

]]> <p>Meet Khadine Vedette Barakat, Licensed Aesthetician and owner of Vedette Beauty &amp; Skincare located in Brooklyn, New York. This is her story.</p> 6e45a1c9-34df-4912-af03-dd2f2721a2d5 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/ca6d82b9-2964-4014-a333-062f12ccc757 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:15:00 +0000 1764 no full Welcome to Confessions of an Aesthetician Welcome to Confessions of an Aesthetician Khadine Barakat Khadine Vedette Barakat, a Medical Aesthetician, once model introduces herself and new podcast “The Confession of An Aesthetician". The podcast is an extension of her social media with more transparency and real talk.

]]> <p>Khadine Vedette Barakat, a Medical Aesthetician, once model introduces herself and new podcast “The Confession of An Aesthetician&#34;. The podcast is an extension of her social media with more transparency and real talk.</p> f247a579-f65a-44ba-80ff-c2807c96c928 https://redcircle.com/shows/1ae4a5be-3f76-4235-a8e2-ad0d96057511/episodes/71d97b53-ccc4-4000-903c-c9b0d7717d72 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:37:37 +0000 133 no