“Be careful what you wish for” says this week’s @storyandraintalks guest. Dr. David Colbert’s NY based dermatology practice grew like wildfire in 2 years. Today, he is in demand on both coasts, and operates a roving clinic in between. This is a doctor who innovated + shattered the mold for what we came to know as the typical medical + cosmetic dermatologist. On ep 118, he explains how he first did so when he rejected the idea that the practice he was to build needed to look a certain way, and be located on Madison Avenue. Explaining that things get really big, really fast in NYC if you hit the vibe or the zeitgeist of something➖@drdavidcolbert did just that. His thoughtful approach to his work, keen connection to his clients, forward-thinking spirit, and artistic authenticity, led him to tap into all the things that people wanted, needed, and then some; becoming one of the most sought after in his field. From the models that need to get ready for the runway, to the actors that are being filmed for the screen, and everyone in between, he has trademarked treatments, products, and a one-of-a-kind touch that continues to shatter the industry standard, and he shares stories tied to those moments. We discuss his famed Triad Facial + the music legend who sparked its development + success. He explains the polarity in client needs + wants that comes with working on both coasts, his aesthetic, the innovations he’s interested in, and the importance of what he describes as “not shopping in a grocery store when you’re hungry”. A longtime proponent of how critical food + nutrition are for supporting the skin, he discusses his High School Reunion Diet book, and how 2 lifestyle factors play a bigger part than most people realize. We get into his early life including why Baryshnikov made him pack up his plan for studying ballet at Joffrey, and time spent at Chanel in Paris. We dissect the way he eats + lives, the lessons he’s learned along the way, being a reluctant businessman + an avid outdoorsman. We talk art, we talk charity. Soulful + artistic, low-key and high-end all at once, learn firsthand about what he’s known for, and what sets apart his businesses from the rest.