{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Strong New York Podcast","title":"Unmasking Beauty Standards with The Beauty Broker, Melinda Farina","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b07bd0ee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2519,"description":"In this week's episode of The Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci dives into the intriguing world where fitness meets beauty with special guest Melinda Farina, also known as The Beauty Broker.\nMelinda is the founder of Integrated Aesthetics Consulting Inc. and Beauty Brokers Inc., two globally recognized consulting firms in the health and beauty industry. With her vast expertise, she’s earned praise from leading organizations such as New York Women in Communications, ASAPS, ASPS, and the Aesthetic Advantage Continuum at NYU. Her insights have been featured in top-tier publications like Entrepreneur, Allure, Glamour, Coveteur, Elle, and Fortune.\nJoin Kenny and Melinda as they discuss the pressures society places on appearance, the growing trend of biohacking and plastic surgery, and the importance of self-confidence. Melinda offers her expert perspective on popular surgery trends, ethical practices, and common procedures. Plus, they have a bit of fun analyzing celebrity transformations. Whether you're into fitness, beauty, or just curious about the latest in plastic surgery, this episode is a must-listen!\n00:00 Introduction to the Strong New York Podcast\n00:35 Meet the Beauty Broker: Melinda Farina\n01:59 The Intersection of Fitness and Beauty\n02:24 The Plastic Surgery Debate\n07:25 Social Media and Beauty Standards\n09:40 The Rise of Elective Surgeries\n17:46 Patient Advocacy and Consulting\n23:13 Understanding Facelift Procedures\n24:00 The Controversy of BBLs\n24:48 The Importance of Exercise with Plastic Surgery\n26:07 Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Lindsay Lohan\n28:14 Celebrity Plastic Surgery: JLo\n29:57 Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Madonna and Aging\n33:49 Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Tom Brady\n36:53 Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Zac Efron\n38:35 Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Natural Beauties\n41:13 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2Xk0ZfTav_YYXRVY33jR580T6b9XsLam3nbonxuWOrE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ODY5/ODY1MDY4ZWQyNzg0/OWQxOThmY2JlMTc3/MDExOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}