<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast</strong></b> explores the technology, AI, and business strategies shaping the future of the aesthetics industry.</p><p><br />Hosted by Ben Wolber, Founder &amp; CEO of Illume, each episode features conversations with founders, operators, executives, and industry leaders about how technology is changing the way aesthetic practices operate, grow, and make decisions.</p><p><br />From AI and data to patient experience, operations, growth, and emerging technology, Aesthetic Intelligence brings together the people building and leading what’s next in aesthetics.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:22:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/y3R6egkK.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Ben Wolber]]></author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:53:17 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Ben Wolber]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><itunes:author>Ben Wolber</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; explores the technology, AI, and business strategies shaping the future of the aesthetics industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hosted by Ben Wolber, Founder &amp;amp; CEO of Illume, each episode features conversations with founders, operators, executives, and industry leaders about how technology is changing the way aesthetic practices operate, grow, and make decisions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From AI and data to patient experience, operations, growth, and emerging technology, Aesthetic Intelligence brings together the people building and leading what’s next in aesthetics.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Ben Wolber</itunes:name><itunes:email>ben.wolber@joinillume.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Technology"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12a79634-ad21-49d2-b54f-ff4bf07d6cac/logos/8cdc3c43-525c-45c7-93d0-1f89b0fddd67.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast with Skya Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <i><em>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast</em></i>, host Ben Wolber sits down with <b><strong>Skya Jones, Education Manger at Boulevard</strong></b> to explore what drives medspa success and how patient experience, data, and emerging technology are shaping the future of the aesthetics industry.</p><p>Drawing on her years of hands-on experience working in and managing medspas, Skya shares her insights on improving patient retention, maximizing provider utilization, and understanding the key metrics that drive profitability. Together, they discuss why building lasting patient relationships is just as important as attracting new clients, how AI is transforming practice operations, and why choosing the right technology is essential for sustainable growth. They also explore the growing intersection of wellness and aesthetics and what it means for the future of the industry.</p><p><b><strong>Follow along:</strong></b></p><p>Skya Jones: LinkedIn</p><p>Boulevard: @boulevard</p><p>Learn more: <a href="http://www.joinblvd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b><strong>www.joinblvd.com</strong></b></a></p><p>Illume: @joinillume</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">01991a79-217e-480c-8198-f0d61ee4283b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Wolber]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5b4902f7232b159e022848c44f57003e20af4b47a6a29d6b36f4c84835523d60/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMTk5MWE3OS0yMTdlLTQ4MGMtODE5OC1mMGQ2MWVlNDI4M2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMmE3OTYzNC1hZDIxLTQ5ZDItYjU0Zi1mZjRiZjA3ZDZjYWMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTU3OTJhMTE3MDAxYzM2OGRiNzJmN2QiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkNjViZmQwNTNiYzE5NjJkMjAxZGVmL2Jlbi13b2xiZXJzLXN0dWRpby0yMDI2LTEwLTE5X18xOC01LTUwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="73255854" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12a79634-ad21-49d2-b54f-ff4bf07d6cac/episodes/01991a79-217e-480c-8198-f0d61ee4283b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;, host Ben Wolber sits down with &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skya Jones, Education Manger at Boulevard&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; to explore what drives medspa success and how patient experience, data, and emerging technology are shaping the future of the aesthetics industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on her years of hands-on experience working in and managing medspas, Skya shares her insights on improving patient retention, maximizing provider utilization, and understanding the key metrics that drive profitability. Together, they discuss why building lasting patient relationships is just as important as attracting new clients, how AI is transforming practice operations, and why choosing the right technology is essential for sustainable growth. They also explore the growing intersection of wellness and aesthetics and what it means for the future of the industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow along:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Skya Jones: LinkedIn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Boulevard: @boulevard&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joinblvd.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.joinblvd.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Illume: @joinillume&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12a79634-ad21-49d2-b54f-ff4bf07d6cac/logos/8cdc3c43-525c-45c7-93d0-1f89b0fddd67.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast with Skya Jones</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast with John Wheeler]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <i><em>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast</em></i>, host Ben Wolber sits down with <b><strong>John Wheeler, CEO of Alpha Aesthetics Partners</strong></b>, to explore the future of the aesthetics industry and how AI, technology, and strategic growth are transforming the way medspas operate.</p><p>From building and scaling successful aesthetic practices to understanding what makes a business valuable, John shares his insights on leadership, private equity, and the importance of using data to drive smarter decisions. Together, they discuss how AI-powered technology is reshaping practice management, the growing consolidation of the aesthetics industry, and why turning insights into action is essential for long-term success.</p><p><b><strong>Follow along:</strong></b></p><p>John Wheeler: @johnwheeler.alpha</p><p>Alpha Aesthetics Partners: @partnerwithalpha</p><p>Learn more: <a href="http://www.partnerwithalpha.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.partnerwithalpha.com</a></p><p>Illume: @joinillume</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f3fcccd1-4de6-4aff-a751-acb2b804004e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Wolber]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6cec8fe9108c2bf05ef576b6f9fb2ff76cd1d8f559dbc12ad982c38f3924b46c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmM2ZjY2NkMS00ZGU2LTRhZmYtYTc1MS1hY2IyYjgwNDAwNGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMmE3OTYzNC1hZDIxLTQ5ZDItYjU0Zi1mZjRiZjA3ZDZjYWMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTU3OTJhMTE3MDAxYzM2OGRiNzJmN2QiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFjZmI1ZWY2ZTA1NTZjOWY2M2I2NDY0L2Jlbi13b2xiZXJzLXN0dWRpby0yMDI2LTEwLTE1X18xOC00Ny0xOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="45825192" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12a79634-ad21-49d2-b54f-ff4bf07d6cac/episodes/f3fcccd1-4de6-4aff-a751-acb2b804004e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;, host Ben Wolber sits down with &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;John Wheeler, CEO of Alpha Aesthetics Partners&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, to explore the future of the aesthetics industry and how AI, technology, and strategic growth are transforming the way medspas operate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From building and scaling successful aesthetic practices to understanding what makes a business valuable, John shares his insights on leadership, private equity, and the importance of using data to drive smarter decisions. Together, they discuss how AI-powered technology is reshaping practice management, the growing consolidation of the aesthetics industry, and why turning insights into action is essential for long-term success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow along:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John Wheeler: @johnwheeler.alpha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alpha Aesthetics Partners: @partnerwithalpha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.partnerwithalpha.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;www.partnerwithalpha.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Illume: @joinillume&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12a79634-ad21-49d2-b54f-ff4bf07d6cac/logos/8cdc3c43-525c-45c7-93d0-1f89b0fddd67.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast with John Wheeler</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast with Audrey Neff]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <i><em>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast</em></i>, host Ben Wolber sits down with <b><strong>Audrey Neff, Chief Marketing Officer of Aviva Aesthetics</strong></b>, to explore the evolving aesthetics industry and the power of social media in driving medspa growth.</p><p>From leveraging Instagram to build brand awareness and attract new patients to navigating the changing landscape of aesthetics, Audrey shares insights on marketing strategies, industry trends, and what it takes to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.</p><p>Tune in for a conversation on the intersection of social media, marketing, and the future of aesthetics.</p><p><b><strong>Follow Along:</strong></b></p><p>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast: @aestheticsintelpod</p><p>Audrey Neff: @audreyneff_</p><p>Aviva Aesthetics: @joinaviva</p><p>Illume: @joinillume</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b77f6ba-0e87-4e65-906c-7e5ce71307aa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Wolber]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:39:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/65e39ce4d83dbe9e1978f8c0a4894a51f88dea7b7a86bdc3ecb7268d3f51518b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5Yjc3ZjZiYS0wZTg3LTRlNjUtOTA2Yy03ZTVjZTcxMzA3YWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMmE3OTYzNC1hZDIxLTQ5ZDItYjU0Zi1mZjRiZjA3ZDZjYWMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTU3OTJhMTE3MDAxYzM2OGRiNzJmN2QiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFjZDRiZDA3ZGY5ZDFmNTRjMjdlOTdkL2Jlbi13b2xiZXJzLXN0dWRpby0yMDI2LTEwLTEyX18yMS0zOS01Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="54686763" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12a79634-ad21-49d2-b54f-ff4bf07d6cac/episodes/9b77f6ba-0e87-4e65-906c-7e5ce71307aa/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;, host Ben Wolber sits down with &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Audrey Neff, Chief Marketing Officer of Aviva Aesthetics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, to explore the evolving aesthetics industry and the power of social media in driving medspa growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From leveraging Instagram to build brand awareness and attract new patients to navigating the changing landscape of aesthetics, Audrey shares insights on marketing strategies, industry trends, and what it takes to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for a conversation on the intersection of social media, marketing, and the future of aesthetics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Along:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast: @aestheticsintelpod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Audrey Neff: @audreyneff_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aviva Aesthetics: @joinaviva&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Illume: @joinillume&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12a79634-ad21-49d2-b54f-ff4bf07d6cac/episodes/9b77f6ba-0e87-4e65-906c-7e5ce71307aa/images/5d208086-4384-47ea-adf0-d296bd562d6b.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Aesthetic Intelligence Podcast with Audrey Neff</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>