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Hosted by MIchelle Rukny · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 13 episodes
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THE PMU STANDARD by AAM is a leadership podcast for permanent makeup professionals navigating a changing industry. Hosted by Michelle Rukny, President of the American Academy of Micropigmentation @aampmuboard, the show explores industry standards, permanent makeup business realities, professionalism, and long-term sustainability without hype, fear, or shortcuts.This is not a technique podcast. It’s a reality-based conversation about building careers that last.
MIchelle Rukny hosts The PMU Standard, a business show with 13 episodes published.
Episode 16: Botox & Brow PMU | Why Timing Changes Everything Botox and brow PMU are two of the most popular aesthetic treatments, but timing them incorrectly can affect brow symmetry, mapping accuracy, and long-term perm
Episode 15: Lip Filler & Lip Blush PMU | Why the Order and Timing Matter Lip filler and lip blush PMU are two of the most popular aesthetic treatments, but the order you receive them and the time between procedures can h
Episode 14: Summer PMU | What Every Client Should Know Before Booking Summer is one of the busiest seasons for permanent makeup, but it's also one of the most important times to plan your appointment carefully. In this e
Episode: The Best PMU Artists Never Stop Learning The most successful PMU artists have one thing in common: they never stop investing in themselves. In this episode of The PMU Standard , Michelle Rukny explores why conti
Episode 12: You Do Not Need a PMU Studio Yet Opening a studio too early is one of the fastest ways new PMU artists create unnecessary financial pressure for themselves. In this episode of The PMU Standard, Michelle Rukny
Episode 11: What Can the PMU Industry Learn from Oregon's Recent Numbing Ban Oregon’s 2026 anesthetic clarification sparked major concern across the PMU industry, but the conversation goes far beyond one state. In this e
Episode 10: Eco-Friendly PMU and Tattooing | Realistic Swaps That Don’t Compromise Safety Can permanent makeup and tattoo studios become more eco-conscious without sacrificing sanitation and client safety? In this episod
Episode 8: Five Red Flags When Choosing a PMU Trainer Choosing the right PMU trainer can shape the entire trajectory of an artist’s career. In this episode of The PMU Standard, Michelle Rukny discusses five major red fla
Episode 8: What To Do When a Procedure Goes Wrong Every artist eventually faces a procedure that doesn’t heal as expected, but what separates professionals from amateurs is how they respond. In this episode, Michelle Ruk
Episode 7: Grant Funding for PMU Artists | Money Most Artists Never Apply For Many PMU artists qualify for grants and business funding opportunities without even realizing it. In this episode of The PMU Standard, Michell
Episode 6: AI in the Beauty Industry | Tool, Not Talent AI is everywhere in the beauty industry right now, but where is the line between using it as a helpful business tool and using it to fake expertise? In this episode
If That Isn’t Your Work, It Isn’t Your Portfolio What happens when inspiration crosses the line into deception? In this episode of The PMU Standard, Michelle Rukny dives into one of the most uncomfortable but necessary c
Not every month in PMU is supposed to feel the same. Yet many artists treat slower seasons as failure and busy seasons as proof of worth. In Episode 4 of The PMU Standard by AAM , Board President Michelle Rukny reframes
In Episode 3 of The PMU Standard by AAM , Board President Michelle Rukny breaks down why capable, hardworking artists still feel overwhelmed, inconsistent, or burned out, and why the issue is rarely motivation. It is sys
Growth in PMU has often been sold as speed, visibility, and constant investment. But for many artists, chasing that version of success has led to burnout and instability rather than clarity. In Episode 2 of The PMU Stand
The industry feels louder than ever, but clarity feels harder to find. In the very first episode of THE PMU STANDARD by AAM , we draw a clear line in the sand. January 2026 marks a reset for the permanent makeup industry
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The PMU Standard is hosted by MIchelle Rukny. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 13 episodes.
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