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Claudia Rodriguez
Medical Esthetician, Claudia Permanent Cosmetics
San Antonio, TX 78230
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Leadership arrived when my clients kept returning for advice on life and relationships, showing they truly valued my guidance as an independent woman.
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Claudia Rodriguez: Hi guys, Claudia Rodriguez here. So I wanted to um share with you, um, what, um, does it mean to be an influential woman. For, for me, it's important to be an influential woman because, uh, I think it's important to share with other women or experiences or, um, failures or, um. Things that we have gone through before becoming who we wanted to become. I love sharing my experience as a business owner. Um, what I went through to become a successful business owner, so, also, um, important to uplift one another. Uh, we all go through different difficulties, experiences, and I feel like it's important to Empower and empower one another and support one another and so it's so all positive, all um we become powerful when we unite, when we are close to each other. So for me, it's very inspirational, very, uh, important. It makes me feel much better as a professional, as a woman, as a wife, as a mother, a sister, to be able to learn from other women and also be of a good influence to other women. Um, also, I would like to, um, give an advice to those young women that are chasing their dream. I feel like it's important to first and foremost, believe in yourself, believe in your dream, believe in your passion. And just have that conviction. Know that no matter what people think, what people say, there's always gonna be those negative people that want to, uh, tear your dreams down or not give you the energy to go after those dreams. Don't. Don't listen to the negativity. Just believe that you can do what you wanna do, uh, and believe in that passion that you have and go after it. Once you believe you have that conviction, you will become unstoppable. I, I assure you of that because I did, I did it myself. I went through some bumps on the road, but I made my business successful, and I didn't listen to the negativity. I just went with my, what I felt and with my passion, with what I wanted to do to move me to become. Uh, a business owner and a professional. So I hope this helps and love you guys and see you soon.
What's one piece advice would you give to younger women chasing their dreams?
Claudia Rodriguez: The piece of advice that I will give to younger women chasing their dream is believe in you, believe in your passion, believe in that you can do and achieve what you want to achieve, no matter what people say, no matter. Uh, if the people close to you doesn't believe in your dream, uh, or believe that you can do it, it doesn't matter. You do it, do it whichever way possible with or without them looking, but believe in your passion, believe that you can do it. And just do your homework, uh, do your research, talk to people that are in the same dream idea, and do all the research you need to do, and I will, uh, if it's a business, I wouldn't quit a job and then go after the business because you're gonna need money for your business, for example, if it's just to, it's to have your business. Ah, so what I did is I did work part time and then I started developing my dream that other part time, um, of the day. Uh, so I, and then when I saw my business taking off and running, then I quit my part-time job, but I will, I will look for the information that I needed to get. And, um, how much it costs to make it happen, save money, have a good credit score, keep that credit score, uh, so you can have uh financing available for the business, talk to people, do your own public relations, do your social media. Uh, so that's an idea, you know, some ideas to work on in case that you are, uh, chasing that dream, uh, becoming a business owner as myself. Um, but yeah, believing in you, believing in your passion is the key, not letting anybody stand in the way and taking your Uh, positivity away, you stay focused on your dream and go after it. Believe in you, believe that you can do it. That's my um. My, um, advice, and I talk to you guys soon.
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Her Story
About Claudia
Claudia Rodriguez is a seasoned medical esthetician and the founder of Claudia Permanent Cosmetics, a San Antonio-based med spa offering a wide range of beauty and wellness services. With roots in the esthetics field dating back to 1996, Claudia officially launched her business in 2007, bringing her passion for skincare and permanent makeup to life. Her spa specializes in microblading, permanent eyeliner, lip blush, lash extensions, facials, peels, Hydrafacials, and Xeomin (Botox) injections, all performed under the supervision of a licensed medical director.
Originally from Colombia , Claudia holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Universidad de Panamá and pursued additional education in anatomy and skincare at Loraines Academy Inc in the U.S. Her training includes certifications from top industry brands like NovaLash, and she continues to evolve her services to meet the needs of her clients. Influenced and inspired by her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit in the beauty industry, Claudia is now looking to expand her presence through partnerships, including with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, to offer more advanced wellness treatments. Her commitment to quality, continued learning, and empowering beauty professionals reflects in every aspect of her growing business.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Claudia
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the incredible influence of my mother and older sister, who both inspired and supported me throughout my journey. It was after a trip to Spain in 2007—where we explored new med spa technologies—that my mother, a successful med spa owner in Panama City, Panama, encouraged me to start my own business, and I haven’t looked back since.
The desired to become an independent business women and the desired to show my kids that you can achieve anything that you put your mind in to as long as you are passionate about it you can achieve it!!
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice that I had ever received for me are actually 2 of them the first one will be to offer excellent costumer service it will result in to always have satisfied costumers also for a business to succeed is a to never stop learning and specializing in new technologies, treatments that could contribute to the business
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
To the young women entering in to this industry I will say GO FOR IT!!!! If you love this industry you will be successful, it will take some time to get a new business going but consistency will be your best friend.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges I feel like for me is distractions, sometimes I am focused on a task but at times distractions could get in the way so for that I have to make myself aware that I have to continue to work and be consistent on that task to accomplish the goal.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value authenticity, empowerment, and inspiring others—especially women—to believe in themselves and chase their dreams. Outside of my professional life, I’m passionate about entrepreneurship; I’m developing a patented dog treat product and working on expanding into the wellness space with a med spa and pain management project, all while showing my children what’s possible through dedication and vision.
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Articles by Claudia
A heartfelt testament to faith and commitment, this personal narrative explores how divine love sustained a 33-year marriage through military deployments and loneliness, ultimately revealing that faithfulness to God strengthens devotion to family.
From in love to a Promise to In love again!!
A Testament to Faith, Fidelity, and Finding Love Through God's Grace During a Military Marriage
This is a story of the gratitude I have for God being in my life. There have been many times when I felt like giving up on my marriage. I have been with my husband for 33 years now, and I can tell you it has been bumpy along the way. My husband, now a retired Army colonel, spent most of our marriage deployed to different countries—Panama, Iraq, Kuwait, Germany, Afghanistan, Peru, and more. During his deployments, I was home with our three kids while also working at the same time.
I often asked myself: Why am I married to a man who is never home? Why do we have to be away from each other? Why can’t my kids have their father home? Why am I still in this relationship? Why do I feel so alone?
But in the midst of all this uncertainty, God—my Father—was with me. He comforted me every time I prayed. I felt that I didn’t need to question my life anymore. I knew this was my destiny, so that my husband could have a solid home to return to after each and every deployment.
God kept me faithful to my marriage. I always prayed—with my kids and by myself. There is no greater strength than the strength that comes from the Father.
Every now and then, I felt it wasn’t right that I was the only parent showing up without a spouse by her side. Other parents would look at me, and I imagined them thinking, Oh, poor girl, here she comes by herself again. It was not a good feeling—to be seen as if something was wrong with me.
You all know that temptation always knocks at your door, telling you, You don’t have to live like this—just leave! But I remembered the promise. When my husband and I came before the Lord, I promised that we would stay together and take care of each other until death separated us. That promise weighed heavily on me, knowing I had made it to God my Father—that no matter what, I would stay and not quit on my marriage.
Then I remembered the part of the Bible when Jesus resurrected and appeared before Peter. Jesus asked him, “Do you love me?” Peter answered yes. Jesus asked again, “Do you love me?” Peter answered again, “Yes, Lord, I love you.” And Jesus told him, “Take care of my sheep.” Then Jesus asked once more, “Do you love me?” Peter replied again, “Yes, my Lord, I love you,” and Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
I knew God was asking me, Claudia, do you love me? And because of that love, I was to take care of my marriage. I felt He asked me again, just as He asked Peter: Claudia, do you love me? Then do what you need to do.
When I realized this, my eyes filled with tears. I understood that it was because I love my Father that I remained in love with my husband—taking care of my family, remaining faithful, and continuing to love my Father God.
I have confidence that everything will be good as long as I remain faithful and consistent, walking in the love and peace that passes all understanding. My Father can provide everything for us as long as we love Him above all else—beyond anything our hearts could desire.
So I went from being in love, to making a promise, and to being in love again—because of God my Father.
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This is a reminder of the power of being an inspiration to each other as women.
Women Inspiring Women
From a Hair Salon's Wisdom to Building a Nurturing Spa Community: A Journey of Women Empowerment
Looking back to my childhood, I remember watching adult women come through my mother’s hair salon. They would arrive with big smiles, dressed in beautiful clothes, high heels, and fashionable handbags—ready to share intimate stories with my mom and sometimes even get her opinion on their situations.
What I remember most is the laughter. The conversations were sometimes about things too complicated for a little girl to understand, but I could feel that these ladies weren’t just coming to get their hair done. They came to vent, to talk to a friend, and to figure out solutions to their problems.
No matter what, conversation was always the main ingredient of a salon visit. I remember how my mom would style these women’s hair and make them look so beautiful. It seemed to bring happiness to everyone, no matter what was happening outside those salon doors. It always left a smile on their faces.
Growing up in that salon was the best school for me. It taught me to value every woman who walked through the door—to be kind and compassionate. I carry those lessons into my own business today. I make sure my clients always feel welcome in my spa, excited to return, and of course, receive excellent customer service.
Over the years as a business owner, I’ve built a community of women who inspire one another. I truly feel that my business has created a family-like sisterhood—an empowered group of women ready to go out into the world, serve others, and spread love and inspiration.
My spa offers a safe space where working women can relax, recharge, and restore their energy with positivity and peace—so they can return to their daily routines performing at their best.
I hope that sharing this little story about what I do inspires other women to step out of their comfort zones and take small steps each day to support and uplift one another.
God bless,
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