Profiles In Aesthetics

Owning the Room – Rana Kennelly on Lip Filler, Leadership, and Lessons from the Chair

Lonny Green, MD Season 1 Episode 2

What does it take to show up with confidence, before the results come in?

In this episode, host Dr. Lonny Green (@ninjainjector) welcomes Rana Kennelly, award-winning aesthetic nurse practitioner and founder of The Confidence Lab and The Confidence Bar. Known for her depth, integrity, and outcome-focused approach to Botox, filler, and injections, Rana opens up about the mindset, leadership, and artistry that transformed her career.

We went deep into...

  • [13:40] The unexpected mindset shift that helped Rana stop shrinking and start leading—with or without external validation.
  • [17:55] Why her lip filler technique puts intention before volume—and the surprising thing she listens for in every consult.
  • [22:30] Her biggest "oops" moment as a leader—and how it taught her to protect her team culture like a patient’s face.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to approach injectables like Botox and dermal fillers with intention
  • The psychology behind patient trust and injector confidence
  • How to navigate imposter syndrome as a woman in aesthetic medicine
  • Why leadership in your med spa starts with boundaries and clarity
  • The power of authenticity in patient care and injector mentorship

About Rana Kennelly:

Rana is the founder of The Confidence Lab and The Confidence Bar, a global speaker, CANS-certified injector, and respected trainer for companies like Allergan, Galderma, and Revance. Her Māori roots and background in midwifery, women's health, and aesthetics fuel her unique patient-first approach.

IG: @naturally_rana

TikTok: @theconfidencebar

Facebook: The Confidence Bar

Hosted by: Dr. Lonny Green

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Email: info@ninjainjector.com

Botox, fillers, lip filler, aesthetic injections, nurse injector, Rana Kennelly, The Confidence Lab, injector mentorship, imposter syndrome, injector mindset, medical aesthetics, aesthetic leadership, cosmetic injectables, injector training, medspa business, patient trust.

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