Name:
Kate Szal
Title:
Nurse Practitioner, Owner
Business Name:
Contouring by Kate
Website URL:
www.contouringbykate.com
Instagram:
@contouringbykate
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/kate-szal
Where are you based? How did you end up there?
Kate is based in the South End of Boston, where she has lived for 14 years. She has always wanted to own a business in her neighborhood.
About Her Company:
After 15 years as a Nurse Practitioner, Kate transitioned into aesthetic medicine to focus on helping people feel better about themselves. She offers treatments including Botox, Fillers, Kybella, CoolSculpting, Physiq, CoolPeel Laser Resurfacing, and PRX Chemical Peels. Her mission is to create visible results while empowering clients to feel confident.
Definition of Success:
To Kate, success means being happy and loving what she does every day.
Most Transformational Entrepreneurial Moment:
Starting her own business gave Kate control over her work and mental state. While being your own boss comes with challenges, it allowed her to thrive personally and professionally.
Biggest Challenge in Business:
Her biggest challenge was leaving her full-time job in December 2019 to open her business in March 2020. The pandemic delayed the opening until July, requiring her to learn how to promote her business virtually without traditional company resources.
Handling Harder Days:
On challenging days, Kate avoids putting too much pressure on herself. She focuses on exercise or activities that boost self-esteem, then returns to brainstorming ideas to grow her business.
Impact of Boston Business Women Inner Circle:
The community has provided invaluable feedback, ideas, and access to masterclasses and educational resources for promoting her business and mindset.
Most Proud Career Moment:
Completing her first year of business during a pandemic, building a loyal client base, and doing work she loves while improving her mental state.
About the Woman Behind the Business:
Kate is married and a dog lover, currently raising an 8-month-old beagle named Samson. She enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends, valuing their support during tough times.
What Makes Her Stand Out:
Kate runs a one-woman operation, performing all consultations, treatments, and follow-ups herself. She has personally tried every treatment she offers, giving clients firsthand insight and confidence in the process.
Where to Keep Up With Kate:
Instagram: @contouringbykate