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Winn Claybaugh is an Author, Speaker, and Dean/Cofounder of Paul Mitchell Schools. He has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his MASTERS audio series. MASTERS Podcast Club brings you a brand-new interview each month plus weekly "classics" from Winn's 20-year MASTERS library - all designed to inspire, motivate, and help you achieve the success you deserve. Want more from Winn? Join the mailing list or order his book, Be Nice (Or Else!) ...
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The WMI FolkTales podcast is an award-winning production that features improvised re-imaginings of classic folk tales from around the world set to music. Hosted by acclaimed storyteller Bill Gordh, each episode invites a guest musician to improvise a culturally-appropriate score in dialogue with Bill’s inspired re-tellings of beloved stories from around the globe, followed by a brief conversation between Bill and the guest artist. Recommended for children of all ages. WMI Folk Tales podcasts ...
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A podcast connecting readers with authors of the Romantasy genre. The Romantasy Library podcast is hosted by Kate Perkins, a therapist by day and avid reader by night. She hopes to celebrate and promote authors whose fanciful writing makes her heart sing.
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Welcome to Mostly Books Meets, a podcast by the independent bookshop, Mostly Books. Booksellers from an award-winning indie bookshop chatting books and how they have shaped people's lives, with a whole bunch of people from the world of publishing - authors, poets, journalists and many more. Join us for the journey.
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Dean Banowetz was the department head behind well-known shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent, and styled the locks of Lionel Richie, Derek Hough, Leeza Gibbons, and Kelly Clarkson, to name a few. Until his death in 2019, Keith Crary was one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the entertainment industry, working with Leeza Gibbon…
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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…
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Hi friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy LJ Andrews, who writes about love, magic, and happily ever after (swoon)! This interview was so much fun and I learned so much about her writing, characters, inspiration for writing, and publishing background and so much more! LJ has written over 40 books (mind blown!), mo…
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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 fro…
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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 so…
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Hi friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy and urban fantasy romance author, Stacia Stark! This interview was so much fun; I want to be friends with Stacia IRL! Stacia has written the Deals with Demons series, Bargains with Beasts series, and Kingdom of Lies series! We discussed her life as a Kiwi and her love for …
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Hi romantasy lovers! The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy author, Sarah A. Parker. Sarah is so kind and brilliant; she is a true artist! I absolutely LOVED talking with her. I tried to play it cool, but let’s be real, she’s my favorite author! Sarah’s storytelling is masterful, immersive, and absolutely, captivating; her writing prose is…
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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 wo…
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Hi Romantasy Librarians! In this episode, I interview the very talented romantasy author, Cortney Winn. Cortney wrote Vesselless (now on submission!) and she is currently writing, Mateless, the prequel to Vesselless. This episode is so fun with a lot of laughter and discussions about her wild publishing journey; her passion for writing and her writ…
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Hey everyone! The Romantasy Library interviews Romance Fantasy Author, Kara Douglas! She wrote Lunaria and Illuminance, (books 1 and 2 of a new romance fantasy series, The Unraveled Fate Series!) Book 2.5, Undying Lands, will be released 10.17.24! In this episode, we talk about little Easter eggs throughout her books, what’s to come for her as an a…
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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 hairstylin…
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Hey friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Vanessa Lacey (Pen name, VB Lacey!) Romance Fantasy Author of Long Live and Forever Reign!! Vanessa is so lovely — we discussed anxiety, imposter syndrome, her publishing journey and writing process, and of course, her characters!!! I absolutely recommend her completed duology and hope …
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In this week’s episode, The Romantasy Library interviews romantasy and contemporary romance author, Haley Phelan! Haley is an EXCEPTIONAL writer and storyteller. She is author of This Splintered Sea and The Love Spark. Haley’s book, This Splintered Sea, is on submission for publishing. I had the honor of reading her ePub and her book is absolutely …
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Hi everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Fantasy Romance author, Nicole Platania. She’s the author of The Curse of Ophelia series. Nicole harbors a love for broken and twisty characters, stories that feel like puzzles, and all things romance. She can always be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine in hand, ready to discu…
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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. Lis…
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Hi everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Hillary Raymer, an author of fantasy romance and epic romantasy. She’s a wanderer, a storyteller, and the founder of BohoSoul Press! She has written The Faeven Saga: Crown of Roses, Throne of Dreams, Realm of Nightmares, and Void of Endings; as well as the new series, the Starstorm seri…
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Hiya everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Tessonja Odette, an author of fantasy romance, fairytale retellings, and epic romantasy. She especially loves writing about brooding fae royals and the fierce ladies who hate-to-love them. She recently released A Rivalry of Hearts, an adult fantasy romcom with The Hating Game vibes. T…
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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. I…
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In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews bad*ss author, Miranda Lyn. This conversation is spoiler free with limited talk about tropes to keep her books a unique experience for every reader! We talk about her inspiration for writing, her characters, writing process, finding a “balance” (which she has found doesn’t exist), her unique audio b…
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Penn Cole, internationally bestselling author of The Kindred Curse Saga, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, her crazy cool background, imposter syndrome, pushing the publishing date for book 4, work/life balance, book crushes, bad*ss fmc, and what inspires her as an author! This conversation is SPOILER FREE! She’s amazing, …
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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 …
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AK Mulford, internationally bestselling author of The Five Crowns of Okrith series, Novellas, The Golden Court Series, and quirky romcoms, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss their writing process, our mutual love for their characters, neurodiversity and writing an inclusive series for all readers, and their compelling journey of becoming an aut…
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Tune into this episode with Megan Scott, author of The Temptation of Magic, as she discusses her love of Romantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance books AND her writing process, how she became a “plotter,” the role of trauma in character development, AND our mutual love for Bridgerton and A Discovery of Witches. Guys, this is a goodie. Megan is a …
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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. I…
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Tee Harlowe, Author of The Stolen Crowns Series, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, the Enneagram, our mutual love for KC, and the grueling process of publishing! Join my podcast, focused on celebrating and promoting authors who write fanciful stories that make my heart sing! Tee’s website is: https://teeharlowe.com/ and yo…
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Dana Evyn, Author of The Other Side of the Mirror, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, her (amazing and brand spanking new) debut book, how she felt writing smut, the implications of mental health/trauma in the Romantasy world, and much more! Dana and I talk about our love of Romantasy, including fun tropes, other authors, a…
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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,…
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Alethea Crimmins, the globally acclaimed "positivity queen" and self-proclaimed "international hype girl" has become a beacon of inspiration for her daily motivational mantras. Her empowering messages like "Be Great in Their Face" and "Have a Good Day on Purpose" are just some of the simple yet profound teachings we all need to hear. Interviewed by…
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Send us a text For this FolkTale episode, Bill plays banjo and is joined by Malian kora master, singer, and fellow storyteller Yacouba Sissoko. Yacouba was born to a well-known Djeli family in Kita, Mali. For centuries, Djelis have been the musical storytellers and keepers of the history and fables of their culture. The kora, a 21-stringed plucked …
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George Papanikolas is a Global Brand Ambassador for Matrix professional hair color and hair care products and one of Hollywood's hottest and most sought-after colorists. His signature highlighting style has caught the attention of Southern California and New York City's most discerning clientele, and he is a favorite among young Hollywood celebriti…
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Will Elliott is a leading life coach for teens and parents, helping teens develop confidence and character and teaching parents to connect effectively with their teens. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Will takes on topics from self-talk, goal identification, screen time, success principles, and success habits to little-girl drama. (Winn had to throw…
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In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this MASTERS classic features 7-time Emmy nominee and award-winning Hollywood hairstylist Dean Banowetz (American Idol, The X Factor, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, America's Got Talent) and Meagan Herrera-Schaaf (American Idol, America's Got Talent, Pitch Perfect 2, Jack Reacher 2), who lost her battle …
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Elizabeth Faye is a globally recognized business and life coach, breathwork facilitator, and founder of Hair Love University. Her award-winning documentary on how hairstylists change the world is available on Amazon Prime, and her TEDx Talk on the same topic has garnered over 1 million views. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Elizabeth openly shares h…
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In honor of Black History Month, this special edition takes a different perspective as Winn Claybaugh interviews natural hairstylist, educator, and braid specialist Kamilah (also known as Ms. Hair and Humor), whose credits include Madonna's Madame X tour and Beyonce's Black Is King project, and professional beauty industry leader and beauty school …
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Jordan Toma was diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and a reading comprehension learning disability, causing him to struggle through school. Despite those difficulties, Jordan graduated from college with a 3.3 GPA and a psychology degree. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Jordan shares his struggle with the weight of those labels and how they affected his …
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James Morrison has dedicated his career to helping people reach higher levels of success in their lives. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he began his career as a hairdresser at the age of 15. He worked in London and then moved to America in 1984 as cofounder of the manufacturing and salon company, TIGI USA / TONIGUY. In this classic MASTERS interview wi…
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Laura Tierney is the founder and CEO of The Social Institute, empowering students and their role models to navigate social media and technology in positive, high-character ways. An unshakable optimist and competitive athlete at heart, Laura became a 4-time Duke University All-American, a Duke Athlete of the Decade, and played for the U.S. Junior Na…
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Lisa Orrell is an in-demand speaker, consultant, award-winning author, and certified leadership and success coach who works with individuals and employee groups. Known glbablly as "The Chief of Change," Lisa is passionate about empowering, educating, and inspiring today's workforce to be exceptional leaders. Based on her expertise, Lisa has been in…
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Send us a text Grammy Award-winning fiddler and vocalist Lisa Gutkin (The Klezmatics) and Bill Gordh tell the Jewish-Ukrainian tale A Garment for the Moon. The moon loves being up in the night sky but sometimes she gets cold. The tailors of the town try to weave a garment to keep her warm but she keeps changing shape! One tailor remembers a tale fr…
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Lorenzo Lewis models his life around liberation. Born in jail to an incarcerated mother, he struggled with depression and anxiety throughout his youth. At 17, he almost reentered the system of mass incarceration; instead, he began his journey to wellness, faced his emotional challenges, and became a social entrepreneur, speaker, author, and changem…
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Maggie Varney is a licensed cosmetologist who has been in the beauty industry for over 50 years and has been a successful business owner and entrepreneur for over 35 years. She runs the nonprofit Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, which provides free wigs and support services to Michigan children experiencing hair loss as a result of illness and tre…
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Michael White's portfolio reads like a journey through cinematic excellence. His clients include Brad Pitt, Sienna Miller, Rachel McAdams, Hugh Jackman, and Kevin Costner. His film credits include the Mission: Impossible series and Interview with the Vampire. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his work on the Oscar-winning film Milk and for a H…
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This week, Jack is joined by debut novelist Khashayar J. Khabushani. Khashayar's hotly anticipated first novel, I Will Greet the Sun Again, is a beautiful novel about family, queer adolescence, and the multifaceted nature of identity and while it is a story unafraid to face difficult subject matter, just like the poem from which it takes its title,…
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Send us a text Mehrnam Rastegari and storyteller Bill Gordh improvise this Persian folk tale which tells the story of a young woman named Parinaz who escapes being married off to a rich man she does not love by hiding in a golden lamp stand, where she is discovered by a prince who falls in love with her voice. Mehrnam is an Iranian composer, vocali…
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Sandra Finestone is a 40-year breast cancer survivor who became a national advocate after seeing the need to provide more support for survivors and their partners. She was named American Cancer Society's Service Volunteer of the Year and International Komen Foundation's Lifetime Volunteer of the Year, among many other accolades. Interviewed by Winn…
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This week, Jack is joined by novelist Rowan Hisayo Buchanan. Rowan's first novel was 2017's Harmless Like You, which won a Betty Trask and Authors Club First Novel Award. Since then, she has penned Starling Days, and now this year she has released her third novel, The Sleep Watcher, an exquisite exploration of adolescence, family, and the complexit…
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Gloria Williams is the founder and CEO of the Footnanny foot-care product line and foot spas. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, she discusses her journey of discovering the healing and relaxation abilities passed down from her mother and grandmother. She also talks about her career, which includes serving as Oprah Winfrey's personal pedicurist since 2…
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This week, Jack is joined by the legendary international literary agent, Barbara J. Zitwer. Barbara has been at the forefront of bringing some of the most exciting voices from Korea over to the Anglosphere, from Han Kang, the author of The Vegetarian, to the Man Asian Booker Prize winner, Shin Kyung-sook, to name a few. Now she has released her own…
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Stacey Kutz is a 16-time Oscar, Emmy, and Guild Award-nominated barber-stylist with two wins. Her celebrity clientele includes Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Anthony Anderson, Brian White, and Alfonso Ribeiro, and her TV credits include America's Funniest Home Videos, Black-ish, and The Voice. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Stacey discusses her 30-year …
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This week, Jack is joined by novelist Kate Mascarenas. To date, Kate has published three novels, including The Psychology of Time Travel and The Thief on the Winged Horse. Her third and most recent is the gorgeously gothic Hokey Pokey. Set in 1929 at the Regent Hotel, Birmingham, Nora checks in under a false name. She is there to spy on the famed o…
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