In an industry often associated with surface-level transformation, Brandi Gregge, MSN, MBA, FNP-BC, is redefining what it means to create beauty with impact. As the founder of Mint & Needle, a national speaker, and a sought-after mentor for aspiring injectors, Gregge has built more than a successful medical aesthetics practice—she’s built a purpose-driven brand that blends clinical excellence with community empowerment.
Her journey from injector to impact is one many professionals aspire to, but few execute with such clarity, intention, and heart.
From Clinician to Founder
Brandi Gregge’s roots are deeply clinical. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing, she began her career focused on patient care. But her vision extended beyond the treatment room. Driven by a desire to create a space where science, artistry, and empowerment intersect, she earned her MBA and launched Mint & Needle in 2019.
The leap from provider to entrepreneur wasn’t just about ownership—it was about creating a brand that reflected her values and raising the standard for what an aesthetics practice could be.
A Brand Built for Beauty and Community
Mint & Needle was never intended to be just another med spa. Under Gregge’s leadership, it has become a platform for confidence, education, and social good. While the practice offers expert injectables and cutting-edge regenerative treatments, what truly sets it apart is its mission: to empower clients and providers alike.
That mission comes to life through programs like Empowerment Beyond Scars, a community initiative dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their confidence after trauma, injury, or emotional hardship. By offering pro bono aesthetic services to those in need, Gregge has found a way to use beauty as a tool for healing—and a powerful reminder that aesthetics can serve a deeper purpose. This initiative has been in the works forever a year and a half with the goal to start treatments by fall.
Balancing Profitability with Purpose
Building a successful business in aesthetics requires more than great technique. It requires vision, strategy, and the willingness to lead with intention. Gregge’s background in both medicine and business allows her to balance profitability with purpose, proving that ethical, impact-driven practices can also be financially thriving.
“Your business can be both a vehicle for growth and a force for good,” she often shares with fellow injectors. “You don’t have to choose one over the other.”
Her approach? Lead with values, build systems that scale, and never stop learning.
Advice for Injectors Who Want to Build with Meaning
As a mentor and national educator, Gregge frequently guides other aesthetic professionals through the process of growing from solo injector to business owner. Her advice to those looking to build meaningful, sustainable practices includes:
Know Your Why: Understand the mission behind your brand—what problem are you solving beyond just wrinkles and volume loss?
Invest in Business Education: Clinical expertise is just one part of the equation. Learn to read your numbers, understand marketing, and build scalable systems.
Create Community, Not Just Clients: The best aesthetic practices foster trust, education, and empowerment.
Give Back Intentionally: Whether through pro bono work, education, or mentorship, find ways to use your skills in service of others.
Leading with Legacy in Mind
Brandi Gregge isn’t just building a business—she’s building a legacy. Through Mint & Needle, she’s showing aesthetic professionals how to blend vision with values, and profit with purpose. Her story is proof that when injectors lead with intention, the impact goes far beyond skin deep.