We had the good fortune of connecting with Vanessa Young and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Vanessa, how do you think about risk?
“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there”. I heard this quote roughly five years ago that changed my perspective when it came to making changes through any aspect of my life. Although any change in life can be ultimately terrifying, without it, we can not grow and learn as individuals. I took a risk to leave my safe job as a medical assistant to go to Aesthetician school, a risk when I left my next textbook “dream job”, and the biggest risk of all, starting my own business. Looking back, each and every one of these decisions were the scariest decisions I’ve ever had to make yet the best things that have ever happened to me. I’ve learned to persevere, give it everything I’ve got and not shy away from who I am and what I strive to provide.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Bare Skin Beauty Bar is an intimate aesthetics studio run solely by myself. I provide advanced facials, acne and anti-aging treatments, as well as lash services. It was created with the desire to make others feel beautiful in their bare skin. It is a place where clients can achieve the skin of their dreams, relax, laugh, and vent. It’s more than just facials, it’s a friendship. I’m honored to say I have a connection with each of my clients that creates a trustworthy professional relationship where they feel they are in safe hands with every facial and product recommendation.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
One of my favorite spots in Tucson is the Moonstone rooftop bar and restaurant. I could be partial because it’s the spot where I got engaged however I think it’s such a great atmosphere to drink and eat while watching the sunset over downtown Tucson. Planet of the Crepes is an amazing food truck to visit on Sunday’s at Rillito Park as well as other small business vendors at the farmers market.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I am truly blessed with an immense support system and there are so many people to thank that have supported my journey to get me to this point in my life. My family for supporting each decision I’ve made in my career and for referring everyone they know to my business, my incredible clients who make this dream possible for me, and most importantly my fiancé. He has pushed me to become a better version of myself every single day and never ceases to believe in me.

Website: Bareskinbeautybar.square.site

Instagram: @bareskinbeautyyy

Facebook: Facebook.com/bareskinbeautyyy

Other: Phone: 520-365-7297 Email: bareskinbeautyyy@gmail.com

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