Are you ready to discover what it takes to build a thriving business from the ground up?

Ever wondered how entrepreneurs overcome their darkest moments and turn them into their greatest strengths?
What does it mean to lead with authenticity in an industry full of competition and copycats?
In this episode of How We Do, we sit down with the incredible Marissa Hughes, nurse practitioner, founder, and owner of Mavie Med Spa, Utah’s top-rated med spa, now expanding to a second location. From humble beginnings in a tiny Arizona town to building a multi-location business, Marissa’s journey is a masterclass in grit, vision, and heart.
About Our Guest
Marissa Hughes is not just a successful businesswoman; she’s a single mom, a nurse, and a relentless dreamer. After years of working in healthcare, navigating personal and professional setbacks, and facing the challenges of single motherhood, Marissa founded Mavi Med Spa with a mission: to create a space where people feel seen, valued, and restored—inside and out.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Resilience in the Face of Adversity: How Marissa navigated divorce, single parenthood, and entrepreneurship one step at a time.
-Building with Purpose: Why Mavi Med Spa is more than a business, it’s a sanctuary of care and belonging.
-Authenticity Over Competition: Staying true to your values in an aesthetics industry full of copycats.
-The Power of Community: Why you need people who fight for you in rooms you’re not in.
-Industry Insights: Tips for choosing ethical providers, spotting red flags, and understanding natural aesthetics.
-Leadership Lessons: Hiring with intention, giving feedback with grace, and embracing being misunderstood.
Connect with Marissa & Mavi Med Spa
Instagram: @mavi.medspa
Website: mavimedspa.com
(“Mavie” means “my life” in French!)
Resources Mentioned
American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)
The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan
Connect with Us
Instagram: @howwedo.podcast
Instagram: @megmeghair
About How We Do
This isn’t your average “success story” podcast. How We Do is where raw conversations meet real transformation. Join your host Meg as she sits down with guests from all walks of life to explore the messy, beautiful, and powerful moments that shape who we are and how we live.

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