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Vanessa Lee is the founder of The Things We Do Beauty Bar, one of the nation's top injectors, a skincare guru, and a trusted authority in the world of beauty. Now she's hosting a podcast! Join her as she covers all the things we do for beauty. (Best kept secrets and weird shit included.)

Vanessa Lee


    • Mar 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES

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    The Things We Do podcast hosted by Vanessa Lee is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of aesthetic nursing and skincare. As a NICU nurse considering a career change, I have found this podcast to be incredibly inspiring and informative. Vanessa's energy is contagious, and her genuine passion for the industry shines through in every episode. Listening to her has given me the confidence to believe that making changes in my life, even at 40 years old, is possible. Her warm and fun personality adds an enjoyable element to each episode, while also providing valuable information about aesthetic nursing. Since discovering this podcast, I have gone through all the episodes and even re-listened to some of them. I am eagerly awaiting new episodes to continue my journey of learning and growth.

    One of the best aspects of The Things We Do podcast is Vanessa's ability to create quality content that sets a new industry standard. Whether it's her work as an aesthetic injector or hosting this podcast, everything she does is top-notch and reliable. Her work ethic is admirable, and she ensures that each episode provides value and insight into the beauty industry. Additionally, Vanessa has a talent for connecting with listeners on a personal level. Her relatable anecdotes and stories make you feel like you're having a conversation with a friend rather than simply listening to a podcast.

    While it is difficult to find any negative aspects of The Things We Do podcast, one potential drawback could be that some episodes may not be as relevant or interesting for individuals who are not directly involved in the beauty industry or skincare field. However, Vanessa's engaging personality and storytelling abilities often make up for any lack of personal connection to specific topics.

    In conclusion, The Things We Do podcast hosted by Vanessa Lee is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in aesthetic nursing or skincare. It offers a unique perspective into the beauty industry while providing valuable information and entertainment. From Vanessa's infectious energy to her commitment to excellence in her work, this podcast is a true gem. Whether you're looking for inspiration, information, or just some fun and laughter, The Things We Do is a podcast worth tuning into.



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    Latest episodes from The Things We Do

    Getting to Know Us More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 31:21


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do! Contact us! Email: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rn Janet's Instagram: @nursejanetg Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Realistic Expectations and Outcomes of Cosmetic Procedures: Minimally Invasive Procedures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 37:53


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do! Contact us! Email: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rn Janet's Instagram: @nursejanetg Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Skincare That We Love and Don't Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 41:13


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do! Contact us! Email: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rn Janet's Instagram: @nursejanetg Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Non-Surgical Treatments Vanessa and Janet Have Had Done: What We Recommend and What We Don't Recommend (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 54:29


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do! Contact us! Email: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rn Janet's Instagram: @nursejanetg Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Cosmetic Surgeries That Vanessa Has Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 38:16


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do! Contact us! Email: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rn Janet's Instagram: @nursejanetg Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Debunking Myths on Social Media Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 19:08


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do!In this episode, Vanessa and Janet debunk some of the myths you hear on social media or on the world wide web! Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coTWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rnJanet's Instagram: @nursejanetgIntro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Debunking Myths on Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 26:29


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do!In this episode, Vanessa and Janet debunk some of the myths you hear on social media or on the world wide web! This episode was so important that there will also be a part two next week!Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coTWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rnJanet's Instagram: @nursejanetgIntro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Bioregenerative Aesthetic Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 37:45


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do!In this episode, Vanessa and Janet discuss bioregenerative aesthetic medicine. Join them and they discuss all the benefits of treatments like PRFm, lifting threads, and micro needling! Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coTWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rnJanet's Instagram: @nursejanetgIntro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    BEAUTY THEORY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 6:56


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do!In this episode, Vanessa and Janet discuss Beauty Theory!Head over to https://www.beautytheory.me to sign up for our next class on Friday June 16 in DTLA!Tag us on IG to let us know you are going :)Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coTWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rnJanet's Instagram: @nursejanetgIntro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Good Injectors vs. GREAT Injectors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 25:42


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do!In this episode, Vanessa and Janet discuss what sets apart the good injectors from the GREAT injectors and how you can stand out.Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coTWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rnJanet's Instagram: @nursejanetgIntro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Babies and Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 33:23


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do!In this episode, Vanessa and Janet discuss how to manage a business and being a mom! They also dive into how they each relax and decompress when they are not working or taking care of the kids. Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coTWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rnJanet's Instagram: @nursejanetgIntro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Let's Introduce a Special Guest and Discuss Tips for Starting Out In Aesthetic Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 29:23


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast: The Things We Do! In this episode, Vanessa introduces a new guest to the podcast. Vanessa and Janet discuss how they met and dive into their journey to becoming aesthetic registered nurses.  They also give you tips if you are beginning your journey into medical aesthetics. Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coTWD Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's Instagram: @vanessalee_rnJanet's Instagram: @nursejanetg Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)

    Interview with Dr. Sarmela Sunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 29:40


    In this week's episode, Vanessa interviews her own plastic surgeon, Dr. Sarmela Sunder. They go into detail about Vanessa's operation (see episode 1 of this season for more info on that!), what Dr. Sunder's favorite operations are, and which surgery fads probably aren't a good idea.  Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Contact us: Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Interview with Neekan Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 30:36


    In this episode, Vanessa interviews Neekan Rivera, PA at The Things We Do. They discuss the importance of prioritizing patient needs, the power of threads, and the positive side of being stuck at home. If you can't get enough knowledge from this episode, make sure to check out their IG pages for more info about their class on Saturday, 4/4/2020! Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Contact us: Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube 

    So, COVID happened.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 20:00


    Yes sis, it happened. In this episode we update you on how life is going in the time of COVID-19. Stay tuned until the end for a surprise!  Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Contact us: Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Opening a Second Location

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 31:05


    Vanessa fills us in on the second location of The Things We Do: Chino Hills! Join us as she discusses what it's like to be the head of a growing company and what's coming up for The Things We Do. Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Contact us: Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Why Vanessa Got Plastic Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 20:44


    Welcome back bbs! We're so happy to be back in the studio for season 2. In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey with plastic surgery. You won't want to miss it!  Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Contact us: Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Bonus Content: Music & Melasma - Interview with Lauren Abedini (aka Kittens)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 45:42


    Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Find Lauren here: @iamkittensContact us: Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Season 1 Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 22:07


    In the last episode of this season, Vanessa and Katrina talk about how far the podcast has come since the first few episodes. Vanessa recounts some of her favorite moments and shares her hopes for the upcoming season.  Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Contact us:IG: @thethingswedo.podcast Vanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Interview with Kelley Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 46:57


    Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (Found on Epidemic Sound)Find Kelley Here: @kelleybakerbrows & @kelleybakerbeautyContact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Interview with Asia Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 37:49


    Actress, model, and creator of #madgandangmorenx, Asia Jackson visits us in the studio in this week's episode! Join us as she and Vanessa talk about why it's important to talk about colorism and why you'll bloom/you bloomed at age 28.Find Asia on IG and Twitter here: @aasianContact us:Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast / @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYoutube Channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtubeIntro Music: "No Cry" by FaisonFound on Epidemic Sound

    Interview with Ali Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 28:14


    Vanessa interviews founder of Be Social, Ali Grant, in this week's episode! They talk about what the heck PR even is and why it's so important for budding beauty brands.Find Ali on IG at: @aligrant & @besocialgroupContact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast / @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtubeIntro Music: "No Cry" by FaisonFound on Epidemic Sound

    Interview with Erin Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 37:45


    Vanessa's long-time friend and mentor, Erin Jensen is in the studio this week! Join Erin and Vanessa as they discuss what it takes to become injectors and why you shouldn't be a whiny bitch. Find Erin here: @erinjensen_pa, @thetreatment, and @thetreatmentfacialbar Contact us!:Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcastTWD IG: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYoutube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube

    Interview with Sir John

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 43:29


    Vanessa goes deep in this week's interview with famed makeup artist and beauty visionary, Sir John. Join us as Sir John shares what he thinks is next in beauty, as well as why representation in the industry is essential.Find Sir John here: @sirjohnContact us:Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coPodcast IG: @thethingswedo.podcastThe Things We Do IG: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnIntro Music: "No Cry" by Faison

    Interview with Kirbie Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 26:05


    In this episode, Vanessa gets to interview one of the most sought out beauty editors in the industry, Kirbie Johnson! Join us as Kirbie shares her story, some of her essential beauty products, and one of the worst beauty tips she's ever gotten.(This interview can also be found on our YouTube channel! )Find Kirbie here: @kirbiejohnson / @gloss_angelesContact usEmail: podcast@thethingswedo.coPodcast IG: @thethingswedo.podcastThe Things We Do IG: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rn Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison

    Microneedling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 16:11


    Vanessa schools Katrina on the topic of microneedling and tells us all about why it's her favorite treatment of ALL TIME! Contact us! Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rn Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison

    Sunscreen: Let's Get This Shit Sorted Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 18:48


    In this episode, Vanessa discusses sunscreen and answers all the questions you didn't know you had.  Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison Contact us :Email - podcast@thethingswedo.coIG - @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG - vanessalee_rn 

    Patient Dos and Don'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 13:22


    In this episode, Vanessa gives us the low-down on how to be a great cosmetic patient. *Bonus beatboxing if you listen until the very end! Intro Music: "No Cry" by FaisonContact us!Instagram: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnEmail: podcast@thethingswedo.co

    How Therapy Made Me More Successful

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 22:38


    In this episode, Vanessa discusses how she manages to be a successful businesswoman, fully-scheduled injector, mom, wife, friend, and functioning human being all at the same time. (Her secret: therapy, duh!)  Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison  Contact us!Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @thethingswedo.co

    Why Do People Have Such Bad Work Done?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 19:09


    In this episode, Vanessa goes into why some people have such bad work done, and why providers need to be able to SAY NO! Contact us:Email - podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rn Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison,Found on Epidemic Sound

    Special Episode - On-Air Consultation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 17:49


    In this special episode, Vanessa does an on-air consultation with her show producer, Katrina. Make sure to take notes! Contact us! Email us here: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: vanessalee_rn Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison Found on Epidemic Sound

    Sometimes I Hate My Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 21:39


    In this episode, Vanessa explores why she sometimes hates the industry she's in and delves into how she's changing the game. Contact us! Email us here: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: vanessalee_rn Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison Found on Epidemic Sound

    Sperm Facial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 12:35


    Yes, you read that correctly. Vanessa talks about sperm facials. Contact us! Email us here: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: vanessalee_rn Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison Found on Epidemic Sound

    From Nursing School to Owning a Multi-Million Dollar Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 14:07


    Welcome to Vanessa Lee's podcast, The Things We Do! In this episode, Vanessa introduces the podcast and covers her journey to becoming the owner of her multi-million dollar company. Contact us! Email us here: podcast@thethingswedo.co TWD Instagram: thethingswedo.co Vanessa's Instagram: vanessalee_rn Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison found on Epidemic Sound

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