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
05: Beauty Goes Beyond Skin-Deep | Part Two of Nikki Smith’s Powerful Story of Resilience, Healing, and Self-Love
This week, we’re back with part two of Nikki’s powerful story of turning struggle into strength. Maggie and Nikki pick up right where they left off, diving deeper into her journey of resilience, self-discovery, and reclaiming confidence after life’s biggest curveballs. Nikki, a military veteran, “Naked and Afraid” survivalist, and soon-to-be dermatologist, opens up about life after the army, navigating a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and rebuilding her identity beyond the uniform.
During this conversation, they explore the emotional impact of social media, the pressure of online hate, and how Nikki learned to “armor up” while still allowing herself to soften. She shares how humor became her healing tool, how she redefined beauty after illness and criticism, and why true strength means embracing both grit and grace.
If you haven’t listened to part one yet, be sure to go back and hear Nikki’s incredible origin story; how she grew up, what led her to join the U.S. Army, and what it was really like surviving Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid. It sets the stage for everything you’ll hear in this inspiring conclusion.
This episode is a raw, real look at what it means to stand tall in a world that tries to tear you down and a reminder that beauty, worth, and resilience are more than skin-deep. Press play and enjoy the rest of this conversation with Nikki.
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