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How Michelle, Owner of Etoile Aesthetics, Achieved A Fulfilling Medspa-Life Balance With Moxie

Michelle envisioned a business that complemented her life—not one that consumed it. With Moxie’s support, she launched Étoile Aesthetics and built a career that supports both her professional growth and personal life.

How Michelle, Owner of Etoile Aesthetics, Achieved A Fulfilling Medspa-Life Balance With Moxie
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Client Satisfaction
17 years
Of Dermatology and Aesthetics Experience

Introduction

Michelle left behind the long hours and unpredictability of hospital nursing to build a business that supported both her career goals and family life. With Moxie’s behind-the-scenes support, she launched Étoile Aesthetics and built a career that fits her life — giving her the flexibility to be present for her family while growing a thriving medspa.

Michelle Cote, PA-C

“Having a community and a structure took away so much of the stress of going solo. I finally felt like I wasn’t doing this all on my own.”

Michelle Cote, PA-C
— Owner of Etoile Aesthetics

Challenges of Going Solo

Michelle loved working in aesthetics but felt burnt out from having to follow office schedules and demands that didn’t reflect her own priorities. She was ready to create something of her own and knew she needed the right support to make it happen.

Decision Fatigue

As the sole decision maker, Michelle had to make every decision—big or small—which quickly became mentally exhausting.

Lack of Connection

Without peers or partners to collaborate with, she felt isolated in the process of growing her practice.

Unclear Growth Path

Michelle felt uncertain about how to scale or what the next phase of her business should look like, which made it hard to develop a clear growth plan.

Competing Priorities

Michelle balanced being the injector, marketer, manager, and more—stretching her thin and limiting her time to focus on patient care.

Michelle Cote, PA-C
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Michelle Cote, PA-C

Transformation with Moxie

Michelle launched Étoile Aesthetics with Moxie’s guidance and a community that supports her. She now has the autonomy and confidence to grow her practice in a way that reflects her vision.

Streamlined Operations

Moxie helped simplify the backend so Michelle could reduce her mental load and operate more efficiently.

Aligned Business Vision

With Moxie’s individualized support, she shaped a business that reflected her personal values—not just industry expectations.

Connected and Supported

Michelle gained access to expert advice and a network of like-minded entrepeneurs, easing the feeling of isolation.

Work-Life Balance

By optimizing her business, Michelle reclaimed her personal time—proof that success doesn’t have to mean burnout.

Michelle Cote, PA-C

“I wanted to build a practice that was not only successful, but also aligned with my life and values. Moxie gave me the roadmap to do that.”

Michelle Cote, PA-C
— Owner of Etoile Aesthetics

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