The Tox Drop
Welcome to The Tox Drop! This is the podcast where beauty, business, and real life collide. Hosted by Maggie McIntyre, a mom of three, entrepreneur, educator, and esthetic injector, this show dives deep into the real stories behind women who are chasing big dreams, taking bold risks, and balancing it all without the filter.
After earning her M.Ed. from the University of Virginia and spending six years as a special education teacher, Maggie opened Rejuvalase Medspa in Stafford, Virginia, and later founded NoVa Laser & Esthetics Training (NVLET), drawing from her education background and clinical experience to mentor new and master estheticians, nurses, and providers.
Now, Maggie is taking the conversation beyond the treatment room, giving women a platform to get raw, unhinged, and real about life behind the success stories. Each week, you’ll hear from inspiring women, entrepreneurs, mothers, and creators who’ve turned struggle into strength and passion into purpose. From navigating the chaos of motherhood to building thriving businesses and embracing self-care that actually means something, The Tox Drop is your front-row seat to unFILLtered conversations that celebrate resilience, growth, and everything it takes to create a beautiful life inside and out.
Whether you’re in the esthetics industry, a small business owner, or simply need the reminder that you're not alone in your struggles, or if you love a good story of triumph with a touch of beauty and Botox, this podcast is for you.
The Tox Drop
03: Get "The Drop" on Kat Aragon | From Celebrity Makeup Artist to Building Aragon Studio
From celebrity red carpets to running her own beauty empire, Kat Aragon has done it all and today, Maggie is getting the drop. Kat Aragon is a trailblazing makeup artist turned entrepreneur who has worked with A-list celebrities like Demi Moore and Betty White, served as a senior hair and makeup artist at CNN, and now runs Aragon Studio in Northern Virginia with her husband. Kat opens up about her journey from discovering her passion for aesthetics to navigating the highs and lows of celebrity work, corporate America, and entrepreneurship, not to mention having a family and navigating motherhood.
Kat shares how she got her start in the beauty industry, managing her family’s salon at 21, and discovering her love for training and working with clients. She talks about developing her own makeup line to fill gaps in the market, finding her unique style for weddings, and eventually stepping into the world of celebrity makeup artistry. Along the way, she reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges, from early mornings and long commutes to health struggles and major life transitions.
This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and encouragement for anyone chasing a creative career or dreaming of building their own business. Whether you’re an aspiring makeup artist, entrepreneur, or woman juggling career and family, Kat’s story proves that with persistence, creativity, and an open heart, you can turn your passion into a thriving career. Tune in to learn how she built a business she loves, found freedom on her own terms, and made an impact in the beauty world.
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