Meet Kara McClanahan, a powerhouse in the aesthetics industry with over 28 years of experience. She's not just a leader – she's a mentor, a visionary, and a force for change.

Kara's professional aesthetics journey started by becoming an esthetician herself, then grew into aesthetic practice management and further as an executive on the industry side in device and product sales. She went on to found Aesthetic Practice Partners in 2013, taking her expertise to the next level in strategically mentoring medical aesthetic practices with her highly regarded consulting support.

Kara's impact goes far beyond the practice. She's a Board-Certified Medical Practice Executive, a certified Wellness and Professional Coach, and the driving force behind Empower Esthetics, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring women, providing education and resources to empower their lives through careers in aesthetics. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Kara is shaping the future of aesthetics, one business at a time.

With a boundless passion for aesthetics, a commitment to empowering others, and a vision for a future where everyone can thrive, Kara McClanahan is devoted to collaborating and growing the aesthetics community.

Kara has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Aesthetic Practice Partners (APP) for over twenty years, helping aesthetic practices facilitate strategic business change and differentiation in our competitive marketplace.

As Be Her's newest Business Mentor, Kara brings a wealth of knowledge to help all of our community members succeed. Her expertise includes business strategies, marketing, bookkeeping and accounting, equipment financing, employee training, clinical training, and employee recruitment. Kara's guidance will help you achieve increased efficiency, elevated patient experience, and accelerate revenue generation.