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Skytale Insights

Annie Robertson Hockey, Ben Hernandez

Booking Overview

This healthcare business interview show focuses on strategy, finance, operations, and growth across medical aesthetics, skincare, and wellness, typically featuring healthcare executives, brand leaders, physicians, and regulatory specialists. PR agencies could credibly pitch founders, CEOs, practice operators, dermatology and skincare experts, healthcare marketers, and compliance professionals; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly features senior industry leaders but also welcomes specialized experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 85

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@skytalegroup.com

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Host

Annie Robertson Hockey - Skytale Group team member and podcast host covering healthcare, aesthetics, skincare, and wellness business strategy.

Ben Hernandez - Skytale Group team member and podcast host covering healthcare operations, regulation, and medical aesthetics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Healthcare, medical aesthetics, skincare, wellness, or practice-management expertise; especially founders, CEOs, senior executives, physicians, brand leaders, and regulatory specialists with relevant operating experience.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Zubin Meshginpoosh - Physician-first Brand Strategy, Physician Partnerships, E-commerce, Science-led Skincare, Regenerative Skincare, And Longevity

Dr. Nicole Rakowski - Building Credibility, Patient Relationships, Social Media, Influencer Partnerships, Transparency, And Healthcare Brand Strategy

Kelly Pennington - Preventative Care, Comprehensive Treatment Planning, Full-body Skin Health, Patient Education, And Aesthetics Industry Trends

Kurt Kober - Underserved Consumers In Aesthetics, Professional-channel Growth, Beauty Brand Strategy, And Consumer Needs

Madison Dini - FDA Oversight, State-specific Regulations, Regulatory Misconceptions, And Compliance For Medical Aesthetics Operators

Recent Topics

Aesthetics, Medspa, Healthcare, Practice Management, Finance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Skytale Insights
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Taking Risks, Building Relationships, and Redefining Success

October 09, 2026

What does it take to build a successful business without losing sight of what matters most?In this episode of Skytale Insights, host Annie Robertson Hockey welcomes Dr. Gregory Buford, founder and medical director of Beauty by Buford, to explore entrepreneurship, leadership, and the evolving business of medical aesthetics.From navigating private equity to embracing failure and building meaningful relationships, Dr. Buford shares lessons from his career as a plastic surgeon, educator, and entr...

What 25 Years in Aesthetics Taught Us About the Next 5

September 24, 2026

Cary Deuber and Dr. Sheila Barbarino join Ben Hernandez to unpack the evolution of aesthetics and what could define its next chapter. From natural results and regenerative treatments to longevity, peptides, AI, and emerging technology, they explore what’s changing, what may be overhyped, and what practice owners should be paying attention to as the industry evolves.Connect with Skytale Group:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

The Peptide Gray Zone: What the FDA's New Ruling Really Means for Your Practice

September 09, 2026

The FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee just voted to recommend adding six peptides to the 503 bulk list, but what does that actually mean for physicians, med spas, and patients?In this episode of Skytale Insights, host Ben Hernandez sits down with Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto, co-founders of ByrdAdatto, a business and healthcare law firm representing physicians, licensed providers, sponsors, and strategics across the med spa and precision healthcare space.Connect with Michael ...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Skytale Insights
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How do I get in touch with Skytale Insights?

Skytale Insights is hosted by Annie Robertson Hockey and Ben Hernandez. Its publicly listed email is info@skytalegroup.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Skytale Insights?

The publicly listed email for Skytale Insights: info@skytalegroup.com.

How many listeners does Skytale Insights have?

Podseeker estimates Skytale Insights reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Skytale Insights?

Skytale Insights typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Healthcare, medical aesthetics, skincare, wellness, or practice-management expertise; especially founders, CEOs, senior executives, physicians, brand leaders, and regulatory specialists with relevant operating experience. Recent guests include Zubin Meshginpoosh, Dr. Nicole Rakowski, and Kelly Pennington.

How hard is it to get booked on Skytale Insights?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Skytale Insights cover?

Recent episodes cover Aesthetics, Medspa, Healthcare, Practice Management, and Finance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@skytalegroup.com

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