MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh

Stephen Moody is one of the world's foremost educators of professional hairdressers, with a long career at the Sassoon Organization, Wella, and currently John Paul Mitchell Systems. This interview by Winn Claybaugh became a 25-year reunion between Stephen and Winn, since their last podcast interview in 1999. Filled with wonderful storytelling, this podcast is pure magic as Stephen discusses the importance of education and his commitment to staying relevant to a younger audience of new beauty industry professionals."

This Classic MASTERS Podcast is all about mentoring, as hairdressing industry legend Robert Lobetta shares interview time with his then-protege, Michael Polsinelli. Their collaboration at Sebastian International produced noteworthy collections, photographic images, and extravagant gala shows. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, they cover everything from what Robert calls "the wonderful disaster" that leads to something new and good, to finding and working with a mentor or mentee, and the importance of growth to keep any business relevant in the face of change."

Kate Owens Heins, the CEO and founder of Sensory Safe Solution for Individuals with Autism, developed an educational platform that provides certification for beauty industry professionals to provide caring, compassionate, and safe salon services to individuals with autism. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Kate vividly shares her story of raising a son with autism (now 11 years old) and the work she has done to educate herself, provide resources and therapy for her son, and create a curriculum and certification for her fellow hairdressers to create sensory safe experiences."

As the co-founder and chief visionary of Dermalogica and the International Dermal Institute postgraduate training centers, Jane Wurwand is one of the most recognized and respected authorities in professional skin therapy. In this dynamic and humorous MASTERS interview, Jane shares with Winn Claybaugh her insights on leadership, attitude, and the world of skin. Her powerful and humorous insights about what employers want will benefit anyone, in any industry."

Cash Lawless, known as "The Millionaire Hairstylist," went from Ivy League-bound valedictorian to homeless dropout to celebrity hairstylist, working with stars like Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Dua Lipa, Winona Ryder, Evan Rachel Wood, Sienna Miller, Marisa Tomei, and Freddie Highmore. When a disabling condition forced him to retire from hairstyling, he reinvented himself as an entrepreneur. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Cash offers profound insights and reminds listeners to "never let the fear of losing what you have prevent you from transforming into what you can be."

Ben Novello is the former president of Outback Steakhouse. He joined the organization in 1991 and quickly rose through the ranks to become the company's leader. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh in 2001, Ben explained that a human being couldn't be in 650 locations every day to inspect that the culture was intact, but a vision and a standard could. Listen in as they discuss the power of customer-focused leadership.

Celebrity hairstylist duo Neeko and Tanya Abriol have over 40 years of combined industry experience. Neeko is an edgy, unorthodox, award-winning hairstylist who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Tanya is a renowned hairstylist and colorist who collaborates with top designers and creates runway hairstyles and magazine covers. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Neeko and Tanya share a beautiful dynamic as husband and wife, working together and within the prison system, offering hope and opportunities to the forgotten.

As a coaching and training team, Terri and Steve Cowan are recognized by the top names in the beauty industry. Steve's goal is to make the salon business profitable and professional, an industry and career that people are drawn to and love. Terri's commonsense approach and undeniable humor have made her one of the salon industry's leading and most respected speakers and trainers. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Terri and Steve share their "Grow Your Business" message, filled with specific and measurable tips for helping businesses make more money.

Taylor Hanson co-founded the band Hanson at age nine in 1992 with his six- and eleven-year-old brothers, Isaac and Zac. By 1997, their "MMMBop" single ranked #1 in 27 countries and was soon followed by Grammy nominations, top 40 singles, and millions of albums sold. Although passionate about his career, Taylor is equally committed to giving back. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Taylor describes being "tapped on the shoulder" to get involved with charities and the importance of maximizing his time rather than pursuing balance in his marriage, career, and philanthropy.

Auti Angel, a motivational speaker, spokesperson, actress, singer, and dancer, and Angela Rockwood, a down-to-earth, stunningly gorgeous, 37-year-old actress, model, life coach, artist, and producer, co-starred in Sundance Channel's Push Girls. The original nonfiction docu-series traced the lives of four dynamic, outspoken, and beautiful women who, by accident or illness, were paralyzed from the neck or waist down. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Auti and Angela described their life-changing accidents, common misconceptions about being a paraplegic or quadriplegic, and why neither of them would undo the past, even if they could.