WOMEN in Business
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
“When you love what you do and stay aligned with who you are, everything else falls into place.”
MARIA BIKAS
MARIA BIKAS
Maria Bikas Salon
Maria Bikas has spent more than 35 years building a beauty legacy rooted in connection, creativity and family. A lifelong fashion enthusiast, she turned her passion for style and self-expression into a career that allows her to make clients feel seen, confident and cared for.
Her salon reflects her vision, an intentional, welcoming space where beauty and genuine human connection come to life. With her two daughters by her side, the business has become a true family endeavor built on dedication and heart.
Maria encourages women entering the industry to lead with passion and purpose. “When you love what you do and stay aligned with who you are, everything else falls into place,” she says.
Outside the salon, she enjoys music, cooking, pickleball, and all things related to personal growth.
ERICA GIORGINI
Skin One Eighty
For Erica Giorgini, helping others feel safe and confident in their own skin is the most meaningful part of her work. Her personal history with acne gave her a deep understanding of the emotional and physical complexities of skin health, and it ultimately inspired her to create a studio where clients feel genuinely supported.
With more than eight years in the field, Erica combines her love of science, research and holistic wellness to guide clients through their skin journeys with empathy and expertise.
She encourages women entering the industry to stay curious, continue learning and lead with compassion. Erica also reminds others to trust their own path, believing that experiences once seen as challenges can become powerful strengths that help shape purposeful, fulfilling work.
CHARLENE JONES
Artistic Esthetic Spa and Hair Wellness
For more than 30 years, Charlene Jones has helped clients rediscover confidence and wellbeing through advanced skin care, hair restoration and cosmetic tattooing. As founder and co‑owner of Artistic Esthetic Spa and Hair Wellness, she leads with heart and intention, guided by her belief that “self‑care isn’t a luxury — it’s essential to our overall well‑being.”
Charlene’s approach is rooted in compassion and connection; she loves witnessing the emotional transformation that often accompanies her results‑driven treatments. Inspired by a blend of science, wellness and human connection, Charlene built her spa on education, integrity and truly knowing her clients.
She encourages women to trust their worth, keep learning and stay resilient through challenges. Outside the spa, Charlene is passionate about wellness, lifelong learning and carving out meaningful balance with family.
NADINE SABINO
Yazdani Aesthetics
Nadine Sabino began her career as an aesthetician before assuming her professional training as a registered nurse. She joined Yazdani Aesthetics in 2018 and is now a part owner of the medical aesthetics clinic, which offers a blend of advanced plastic surgery and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments.
One of Nadine’s favourite aspects of her job is supporting women through the physical changes associated with perimenopause and menopause. Nadine focuses on education, individualized care and treatment options to help women through the hormonal shifts that can affect intimate comfort, tissue quality and overall confidence.
“Women are often told to accept discomfort as a normal part of this stage of life,” says Nadine. “I believe they deserve clear information and access to treatments that may help improve comfort, function and quality of life. Helping women feel supported and empowered during perimenopause and menopause is one of the most meaningful parts of my work.”
