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MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh
Hosted by Winn Claybaugh · EN
Business-Building Interviews to Help You Achieve the Success You Deserve
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John Jack Curtin: Accomplished Stylist and Wig Master
2d ago00:33:44Tap to summarizeJohn Jack Curtin's resume includes extensive work as a hairstylist on film, television, and live theatrical productions, including the Tony Award-winning The Lion King and Academy Award-winning The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Jack currently serves as Secretary Treasurer of Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Local 798, IATSE. Before sitting down for their interview, Winn Claybaugh saw The Lion King from both the front row and backstage. His behind-the-scenes look guided him through this interview, so get ready for some fun facts and insider knowledge from the talented Jack Curtin."
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Kaleb Joseph: The Power of Vulnerability
3w ago01:10:24Tap to summarizeKaleb Joseph travels the country teaching communities, schools, teams, and organizations how the mind and emotions influence behavior, performance, and quality of life. Through his Self Help Tour, this former basketball player helps athletes of all ages build self-awareness and a sense of identity that can carry them through adversities, both on and off the court. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Kaleb shares powerful truths about mental well-being. His mission is simple: helping people understand themselves deeply enough to change how they live. Kaleb's gift is not just teaching; it's connection."
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Jerri Rosen: Founder of Working Wardrobes
Jun 1500:33:28Tap to summarizeJerri Rosen led Working Wardrobes for 30 years, preparing thousands of people annually to enter and re-enter the workforce.Whether they served in the military, were impacted by the justice system, or faced domestic violence, homelessness, or food insecurity, Working Wardrobes addresses their barriers to gainful employment with individualized support and resources. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Jerri reminds everyone that something as simple as a donated outfit can rebuild a person's self-esteem and help them to a fresh start. As Jerri often said, "Somebody's future is hanging in your closet.""
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Yureesh Hooker: Communicate the Truth with Love
Jun 101:13:47Tap to summarizeYureesh Hooker is a communication and performance specialist, educator, hairstylist, and speaker who helps people strengthen the one skill everything runs through: communication. His work is rooted in the simple truth that when communication improves, everything else follows. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Yureesh shares a consistent message about communicating the truth with love and applying it to everything you do. This interview is not just for inspiration; it's a road map for achieving better relationships through connection-and the healthiest connection is based on this: love equals truth."
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Nicholas French: Marvelous But Mad
May 1500:31:10Tap to summarizeNicholas French hails from the French Family of Hair: a long line of talented artists who have influenced the way hairdressers think, breathe, and imagine hair for the past 100 years. As an award-winning educator and celebrity stylist whose clients include film stars and royalty, his career has covered print and film work, runway shows, TV commercials, seminars, photo shoots, and TV appearances. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Nicholas describes his journey from novice to award-winning stylist and educator, his creative process, and the mentors who helped him along the way."
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Danielle K. White: Bringing Out the Best Version of You!
Apr 2901:17:40Tap to summarizeDanielle K. White created the Natural Beaded Rows beaded hair extension method and founded the luxury hair line, ISLA Hand-Tied Hair. As a business mentor and coach, she believes that hair is a powerful form of self-expression and a reflection of confidence. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Danielle shares her story of building a beautiful life and losing it all, the power of intuition, and the importance of trusting those strong messages. She also answers one of Winn's favorite questions to successful women: "Can you have it all?"
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Kim Vo: Television and Entertainment Celebrity Hairstylist
Apr 1500:40:07Tap to summarizeCelebrity blonding expert Kim Vo shot to fame as a featured hairstylist on ABC's Extreme Makeover and Bravo's Shear Genius. As a salon owner and product developer, his clients included A-list stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman, Katy Perry, and more. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh in 2006, Kim described his early life and shared his recipe for success, which included working hard and staying true to himself. Sadly, Kim lost his battle with cancer in 2026 but will always be remembered for his generosity, teaching, and passion for hairdressing.
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Corey Gray: Host of "Your Day Off" Podcast
Apr 101:04:52Tap to summarizeCorey Gray is the co-host of Your Day Off, a weekly podcast with over two million listens. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Corey has an unmatched love for the professional beauty industry. With experience in multiple roles, he passionately shares what he learned along the way. His goal is to make sure that everyone from up-and-coming students and new professionals to seasoned beauty industry pros are headed in the right direction, primed with great advice and mentors. He is a goodhearted man with a beautiful message.
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Kelcey Fry: Celebrity Makeup Artist
Mar 1501:12:41Tap to summarizeKelcey Fry is one of Hollywood's leading makeup artists, with a 30-plus-year career including films like The Artist, Hitchcock, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Pirates of the Caribbean I and II, and Something's Gotta Give. With one daytime and two primetime Emmy awards (General Hospital, The Last Tycoon, Glee), Kelcey also served celebrity clients Diane Keaton, Lily Tomlin, Helen Hunt, Nancy Travis, Donald Sutherland, and more. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Kelcey reveals the secrets for succeeding in any career while keeping your head and heart balanced.
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Mike Rowe: Dirty Job Stories from Mike Rowe
Mar 101:24:07Tap to summarizeProducer, host, and best-selling author Mike Rowe is widely known as the "dirtiest man on TV," a title he earned on the hit TV series Dirty Jobs. He is also CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, a nonprofit responsible for over $17 million in technical and vocational education, including Work Ethic scholarships. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Mike shares stories about what he learned from hundreds of people doing "dirty jobs," the value and need for trade schools, and stories about his 80+ year-old mother, a best-selling author and storyteller.
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