From Dermapure to Recess: How Marilyne Gagne is Redefining Wellness & Human Connection
43 min

Marilyne Gagne
Episode summary
In this powerful episode, Marilyne Gagne, the visionary behind the Dermapure clinic empire and co-founder of Recess, shares her remarkable journey from small-town beginnings to leading one of Canada’s most successful aesthetic clinic networks. Now turning her focus toward mental health and social wellness with Recessa Modern, a social thermal station, Marilyne opens up about the next chapter in her purpose-driven entrepreneurship. With honest reflections and years of hard-earned experience, Marilyne shares the lessons she has learned from building teams, navigating partnerships, and staying true to her values as she scales.
She also dives into how she's blending wellness, community, and accessibility in an increasingly disconnected world. If you're building a business with heart, this is an episode you can’t miss.
Meet the guest
Marilyne Gagne
Founder, Dermapure; Co-founder, Recess
Marilyne Gagne is the visionary behind the Dermapure clinic empire and co-founder of Recess. Marilyne led one of Canada's most successful aesthetic clinic networks and is now turning her focus toward mental health and social wellness with Recessa Modern, a social thermal station.
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