Meet Brenda Hogsett, Master Esthetician, educator, founder of SKINTASTIC209 Waxing & Facial Studio, and Director of Player Experience and Community Outreach for The Skin Games.

Brenda shares the personal and professional journey that shaped her career, from building her business and developing her expertise to stepping onto the competition floor. She also discusses the perseverance, relationships, mentorship, and community that helped transform her experience in the beauty industry.

A highly decorated Skin Games competitor and respected waxing educator, Brenda’s story demonstrates how competition can become a catalyst for confidence, leadership, professional recognition, and meaningful industry connections.

TSG’s Directors Cut introduces you to the people, partnerships, and professional journeys behind The Skin Games, mostly in 15 minutes or less.

How did an idea created to give estheticians greater visibility become an international beauty-industry competition?

In the premiere episode of TSG’s Director’s Cut, Brenda Hogsett and Kelly Wolcott sit down with The Skin Games founder Jennifer Rosenblum to explore the professional journey behind the platform. Jennifer shares how her experiences in skincare, business, distribution, and industry events helped shape her vision for a competition built around results, recognition, education, and professional connection.

This conversation goes beyond the stage, awards, and case studies to introduce the woman behind The Skin Games. Jennifer reflects on the early challenges, pivotal decisions, and people who helped turn an ambitious idea into a global community for estheticians and beauty professionals.

TSG’s Director’s Cut features candid conversations with the people shaping The Skin Games and the wider beauty and wellness industry. Hosted by Brenda Hogsett, Director of Player Experience, and Kelly Wolcott, Director of Judges.