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It's Not The End Of The Worldeveryone is creative (with Debbie Penzone)Hi besties! Today I had the opportunity to chat with one of the sweetest kindest people I know, Debbie Penzone. Debbie is the president and CEO of Penzone salon and spa, royal rhino club, the creator of LIT life yoga, and founder and CEO of base one. In addition to all of that, she is an author and dedicated to community service. It’s clear that Debbie has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and continues to work on her life long passion of teaching others how to find their inner beauty. My chat with her was so inspiring and I am...2024-08-0545 min
Beauty Business Game-ChangerPhilanthropy in your Salon Business with Debbie Penzone S3: EP 103Join the free Facebook group to meet other go-getter professionals like yourself www.facebook.com/groups/salonandsuitebusiness
Listen to the full episode to learn from Ohio's #1 salon and spa with six locations and a yoga studio. Debbie Penzone, president and CEO of Penzone Salon and Spa, shares their outstanding business's beginning and rebranding.
Raised in a tight-knit family in a small town, Debbie is passionate about giving back, from leading a nonprofit board to driving to the hospital and taking the time to style a cancer patient. Debbie donates a considerable amount of time serving...2022-12-231h 09
Gravity81. Learning the Ropes of Entrepreneurship with Past Gravity GuestsWe’ve gathered some of the most informative and inspiring voices to appear on the show since we launched almost two years ago into this fun compilation episode featuring their tales of childhood entrepreneurship. It turns out that people drawn to business often start young and you can learn a lot from them, even if they were only just starting to learn things themselves. We hear about lemonade (and beer) stands, buying low and selling high, and realizing our worth as creators and suppliers. We hear about early experiences balancing checkbooks and catching bank errors. Nothing gets pas...2021-08-3042 min
Hairbrained Conversations#208 Debbie Penzone, Penzone Salons + SpasCEO and President of the iconic @PenzoneSalonsAndSpas, @DebbiePenzone is firmly committed to innovation—a larger organizational attribute she credits her and her husband's 50-plus years of growing success to. With over 30 years of experience herself, Debbie shares her story from "small town girl" to passionate hair artist and inspiring leader. Debbie offers her thoughts on the power of mentorship, ongoing technical and career/business-building education, self-confidence, community and much more. 2021-08-291h 10
From The Outside InAn Inside Look at Life at PENZONE Salons + Spas with Michelle and DustinThis week’s episode was recorded from our renovated CHARLES PENZONE INCORPORATED Innovation Office, housed at the first Charles Penzone Grand Salon which opened back in 1991!We spotlight two much-loved team members, Michelle, our PENZONE recruiter, and Dustin, the shift coordinator at PENZONE Gahanna. I find out what inspired them to work here and why, from their perspective, our brand is so unique and special from the inside out. We’ll discuss their ever-evolving roles within the salon and the lessons they’ve learned while being part of our team. Stay tuned until the end, where you’ll hear...2021-08-2351 minFrom The Outside InEat Well + Be Well: Cameron Mitchell catering at PENZONE Salons + Spas with Melissa Johnson & Jay IngramWe want guests to leave our salons + spas looking and feeling their best, inside and out. Nutrition is an integral part of our beautifying process – now more than ever – so we’re honored to collaborate with Cameron Mitchell Premier Events in our new café partnership: Eat Well + Be Well. VP, Melissa Johnson, and corporate chef, Jay Ingram, join me to discuss the culinary delights they’re cooking up in four of our Central Ohio salons. Guests can expect a feast of fresh, seasonal, locally sourced dishes that cater to all tastes and dietary requirements. Tune in to hear...2021-08-0942 minFrom The Outside InCelebrating Girls on the Run of Central Ohio with Jess SparksJess Sparks, Executive Director of Girls on the Run of Central Ohio, has spent the last decade helping girls hit the ground running by creating mindfulness through movement and mentorship.This incredibly inspiring non-profit has transformed the lives of so many girls – and coaches (myself included) – who learn how to navigate their physical environment, inner-landscape, and relationships with friends and family. I run through the ins and outs of their fantastic 12-step program which strives to empower girls to fulfill their potential, whatever their ability level, one step at a time. To learn more...2021-07-1947 minFrom The Outside InShed Your Shoulds and Trusting Your Gut with Regan WalshLife coach and executive coach, Regan Walsh, beams her light and love to a life-affirming conversation on how to tune into your core desires by listening to your gut. Regan knows how to do this first hand, after walking away from a corporate job four days into the role – mid-meeting, no less! Her spontaneous decision to abandon the “safety net” of a “stable” job primed her for her current role as an executive life coach and author of her first book, “Heart Boss.” Now she helps hundreds of women hone in on their gifts and life purpose. We delve int...2021-07-0548 minFrom The Outside InMake Your Eyes Pop with Elleebana Lash + Brow ServicesThis week we’re talking all things brows and lashes with PENZONE Salon + Spa estheticians, Melody and Sophia, who are offering Elleebana’s fantastic lash and brow services right here in Dublin, OH. These knowledgeable professionals discuss the science and technique behind the lash lift and brow lamination, and the convenience it offers for the summer months (and really, anytime of the year.) To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/true-beautyResources:Instagram: @sophiaatpenzone and @melodyatpenzoneWebsite: penzonesalons.comApp: penzonesalons.com/app/Book an appointment:Instag...2021-06-2830 minFrom The Outside InThe Feel Great Fashion Trend with THREADIn this episode, I connect with Miranda Boyle, owner of lifestyle boutique Thread, one of my favorite fashion spots in Columbus, Ohio. This consciously curated concept store gives much more than a regular retail shopping experience. Today, we learn why supporting the community and small businesses means just as much to them as the items in the boutiqueSince moving to their brand new location last summer, Miranda and her fantastic team have been hosting (COVID-19 friendly) events with food vendors, artists, and the local community coming together to celebrate fashion and art in one beautifully designed...2021-06-0750 minFrom The Outside InDeepen Your Practice with L I T Life + Yoga Virtual TrainingIn this episode, we connect with Babajide Ogunmola and Makayla Cook, two incredibly embodied yoga luminaries at the L I T Life + Yoga studio. It’s been an honor to work side-by-side with these inspiring souls who’ve both blossomed so much during their time, learning and teaching, here at L I T. We’re so excited to now be offering a 200-hr virtual teacher training this coming June for every body to have the chance to deepen your yoga practice. Connect with Creative Director, Babajide, and fellow L I T peers from anywhere with this re-imagined program...2021-05-2433 minFrom The Outside InCreating Meaningful Manicures with Girls Like You (GLU) | with Jann + LilaMom-and-daughter duo Jann + Lila bring puberty and pedicures together with Girls Like You (GLU), an inclusive wellness and beauty brand designed to help spark important conversations between girls and their moms. We discuss the hardships of growing up, high school, and how communication between family and friends is everything, even in a tech-obsessed world. Jann + Lila give us a mini-tutorial on their fantastic selection of nail polishes and multi-use kits, made for self-care days alone, bonding with mom, unplugging, or even hanging out with girls just like you.To learn more, and for the complete s...2021-05-1040 minFrom The Outside InCreating Magical + Mindful Manicures with Mazz HannaIn this episode, I connect with Mazz Hanna, an A-list celebrity manicurist and founder of a line of CBD + crystal elixirs coined after her own namesake, Mazz Hanna. She shares why and how she left her lucrative career in advertising to dedicate herself to her two biggest passions: crystals and nails! Her serendipitous jump into the beauty world and spiritually elevated approach to the manicure experience has generated some serious star-pulling power. She’s done nails for the likes of celebrities, such as Julia Roberts, Emma Roberts, Halsey, and Selma Blair. Now, she has created luxurious, self-care ritu...2021-04-2652 minFrom The Outside InPlants + Purposeful Living with GreendigsGreendigs cultivates a conscious community of diverse growers from their sanctuary-style plant studio in Columbus, Ohio. With an elevated and thoughtful offering that includes plant-based cooking and design, botanical mixology and events, they’ve found innovative and inspiring ways for everyone to connect with Mother Nature. No green thumb? No problem. Greendigs is a place where people can go to learn how to properly plant and repot their houseplants, get their hands dirty, and learn about different species, their benefits, and nutritional needs.Debbie chats with Elisa and Patti, the dynamic duo behind this growing bra...2021-04-1239 min
Gravity61. Recognizing Beauty From the Outside In, with Debbie PenzoneDebbie Penzone has a distinguished resume as a salon industry innovator, community leader, author, philanthropist, and lifestyle expert. She is passionate about wellness and inspiring others to live their fullest life, and integrates those principles into the business. When not leading a team of hundreds as President and CEO of Charles Penzone Incorporated, you can find her cooking up a new recipe, laughing with her husband, or on a yoga mat.Debbie had a skin disorder in middle school. She would sometimes get made fun of because of it, making her feel not pretty. The lessons that...2021-04-1253 minFrom The Outside InPurposeful Living with Brett KauffmanReal estate mogul, Brett Kaufman, shares his personal journey with spirituality and how it has helped him heal past traumas, learn about himself, and hold space for others. Brett has reaped the rewards from meditation, breathwork, journaling, prayer, exercise, and most recently, painting! Plus, he gives helpful tips on integrating more holistic hobbies into even the busiest of schedules and the intention behind Gravity: the inspiring development project he created for the blossoming wellness community for Columbus, Ohio. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResources:We...2021-03-2951 minFrom The Outside In2021 Spring + Summer TrendsIf you’re ready for a new look this Spring, then we’ve got you covered!We recently had our 2021 Spring + Summer Trends Photoshoot, where we invite real PENZONE Salons + Spas guests to come down, get pampered, and strut their stuff! And this year, Debbie sat down with each of our PENZONE artists and guests to hear about the trends they love and how anyone can embrace their unique, true beauty this Spring.From fashion colors and long flowy locks to retro looks like mullets and perms, there’s so much to look forward to this S...2021-03-241h 02From The Outside InOn Our Sleeves: Transforming the Mental Health Conversation | with Dr. Parker Huston from Nationwide Children’s HospitalWe are so thrilled to spotlight Parker Huston, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital and a powerful force for good here in the Columbus community.Dr. Huston is also the Clinical Director of the On Our Sleeves Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which is a movement to transform children's mental health at the hospital — and to kickstart important conversations about mental wellness around the world.Listen to learn about the incredible work being done to promote childrens’ mental health in our community and around the globe, why the new Big Lots Behavi...2021-03-0150 minFrom The Outside InNew Year, Best YouIf there’s one thing 2020 taught us, it’s that we can’t control everything — but we can control ourselves. So, in 2021, let’s focus on being the best versions of ourselves!Debbie sat down with three PENZONE professionals — Zeta, Kendall, and Bryn — to talk about what they’re doing to focus on themselves in 2021, how they’re helping our guests do the same, and how we’re making sure that PENZONE Salons + Spas are the among the safest salons + spas in America.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeauty2021-02-1533 minFrom The Outside InArt + Inspiration | with Charles PenzoneIt’s never too late to pursue a passion or find a new hobby, and it’s never more helpful or healing than during times of challenge and change.The Art Studio at the original Charles Penzone Grand Salon in Dublin has been a safe haven for Charles and Debbie over the last nine months — a small silver lining amongst all the chaos.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResources:Mac Worthington Laura JosephJuris KakisUdemyConnect with Debbie:Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbiep...2021-02-0142 minFrom The Outside InReinvention: A Deep Dive | Case Study from “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook” by Dr. Nadya ZhexembayevaWhen Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva first joined the show back in episode 4, she teased that PENZONE Salons + Spas was featured in her upcoming book, “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos.” Now the book is out, and we are so proud to be featured as a case study of what successful brand reinvention can look like. So, in this special episode, Debbie reads the excerpt from “The Chief Reinvention Handbook” featuring this case study.Want to win a FREE copy of “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook?”Find the post about this episode on Debbie’s Instagram ac...2021-01-2016 minFrom The Outside InHow to Give Back to Our Community in 2021 | with Angel Harris of Dress for SuccessToday we want to spotlight a nonprofit that’s near and dear to our hearts: Dress for Success.The Dress for Success mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence — no matter who you are, what you look like, or what your circumstances are — and they accomplish this by offering free-of-charge Suiting, Career Center, and Employment Retention programs.And the incredible person leading all of this in the Columbus area is our guest, Executive Director Angel Harris.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResourc...2021-01-0429 minFrom The Outside InA 2020 Love Story: Hope + Inspiration for COVID Brides-to-Be | with Kyong + LizaEven during these crazy COVID times, love wins — and we’re going to celebrate that today!We could not be happier to be celebrating a beautiful newlywed who has been part of the PENZONE family since 1998, Liza Benedict Johnson. The wedding looked a little different from what we’re used to, attendees were spread apart and wearing masks whenever they weren’t sitting, but that didn’t stop anyone from having fun (or shedding a few happy tears), and it certainly didn’t stop the bridal party from looking + feeling incredible.Joining Liza is Kyong, a Senior Dir...2020-12-2133 minFrom The Outside InInvesting in Your Skincare: Permanent Makeup, Microblading, + Must-Have Skincare Products | with Sunny + SophiaIt’s been a hard year, but you made it through. And you know what? You deserve to treat yourself with the gift of glow!Investing in your skincare can boost your confidence, simplify your daily routine, and it just makes you feel better — plus, a little glow never hurts!One of the biggest things in skin care right now is permanent and semi-permanent makeup, so Debbie sat down with Sunny + Sophia, who are both estheticians and makeup artists on the PENZONE skincare team, to compare what these services are and who can most benefit from...2020-12-0724 minFrom The Outside InL I T x Barre + Yoga: The Best New Hybrid Workout for Home | with Amy Patterson and Kaitlyn TennisonThis episode with Amy Patterson and Kaitlyn Tennison, Luminaries at L I T Life + Yoga, was recorded after a virtual Barre + Yoga class put on by the studio.This new fusion class includes 30 minutes of core shakin’, beat pumpin’ Barre with Kaitlyn followed by the juiciest of restorative flows with Amy, combining two of Debbie’s favorite ways to move for a match made in fitness heaven! If you’re looking for a way to mix up your workout routine from home, this is a really fun way to get your heart rate up and your body moving.2020-11-2326 minFrom The Outside InAlchemy Styled: Transforming the Ordinary into Something Extraordinary | with Amy BeiserAmy Beiser has been working behind the scenes for years to help create the PENZONE brand you know and love, but today, we are thrilled to bring her center stage and shine a light on her creative mind. Amy is co-owner and Creative Director of Alchemy Styled, an event planning side hustle that has grown into a powerhouse creative consulting agency.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResources:Instagram: @alchemystyledConnect with Debbie:Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbiepenzoneTwitter: twitter.com/beautyzoneLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com...2020-11-0933 minFrom The Outside InSleep, Stress, & Self-Care: The Many, Many Benefits of CBDYou may have seen that we recently launched a whole lineup of CBD products to our salon floors, but we know there’s still a lot of misunderstanding and hesitance around CBD as a whole. So, we got together leaders from four of our favorite CBD brands to bust some myths and share the benefits of CBD: Corey Poches from Motive CBD, Tanisha Robinson from W*nder, Gunhee Park from Populum, and Emily Heitman from LEEF Organics.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResources:Mo...2020-10-1237 min
From The Outside InFall 2020 Trends | with Adrienne and TeaganWe draw so much inspiration from nature and the environment around us. So we get excited when we feel the temperature start to drop and the leaves start to transform into a fiery orange hue — because that means Fall is upon us!PENZONE artists Adrienne and Teagan join Debbie in this episode to share what’s inspiring them, including the runway looks that are influencing hair and makeup trends for the Fall 2020 season. If you’re in a style rut — or you’re just so excited for cozy layers and earth tones — take a listen and get inspir...2020-09-2843 min
From The Outside InA No BS Approach to Growing Brands + Supporting Communities | with Allie Lehman + Adam Lehman of The Wonder JamThe Wonder Jam is a brood of brands that help scrappy, soulful businesses grow: Basis helps retail brands build online experiences, Wonderly is a branding agency for small businesses that offer “exceedingly special services,” and Studio J is space for our community’s best photographers and videographers.But what do all of these brands have in common? A common set of values — values that leave no room for BS in relationships or communication — and a team of wonderfully creative people who truly care about their community and the people who they work with. And that team is led by our...2020-09-2150 min
From The Outside InSelf-Care Tips for Teacher | with Violet, Madison, + EmbreySchool is back in session, but things are looking a little different this year — and it’s a LOT for both our school teachers and our parents who are stepping up to help teach. With the weight of so many uncertainties and new responsibilities, we know a lot of “teachers” are feeling overwhelmed.So, we want to help you keep your stressors at bay with some much-needed self-care!To help you pamper yourself, we invited a rockstar panel of PENZONE artists to share their best self-care tips: Violet, Director at PENZONE Gahanna/New Albany and a mother...2020-09-1435 min
From The Outside InHow to Protect Your Hair + Skin in the Summer | with Pearson + AliaThis week’s episode is really a peek inside PENZONE! First, you’ll meet two of our incredible artists: Pearson, Director + Hair Artist at PENZONE Dublin, and Alia, Esthetician + Makeup Artist at PENZONE Polaris. Then you’ll get the scoop on all you need to look and feel your very best as we round out Summer, plus you’ll get the 411 on our new online store, which will make finding the best haircare and skincare products (and some sweet merch!) more convenient than ever before.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeau...2020-09-0747 min
From The Outside InA Sound Healing ExperienceDebbie Penzone invites you to join her for a meditative and healing auditory experience, complete with the healing sounds of crystal quartz bowls.But before we start, we want you to know that there are no rules to meditation. You are not going to be judged and we are not going to say this is the only way or the right way to do this. You have permission to dive deep within yourself and connect with your body, mind, and breath in the way that feels right to you.To learn more, and for the...2020-08-3140 minFrom The Outside InRoyal Rhino Club: A Fresh Cut + So Much More | with Micah Campbell + Joe SamWhen we opened Royal Rhino Club Barbershop & Lounge, we took the highly respected barbering craft and added today’s freshest techniques to create an atmosphere + experience unlike anything else in Columbus, adding a modern twist to the barber shoppes of yore.That experience all begins with grooming experts like our guest Micah Campbell, who has been a fixture on the Royal Rhino Club team since it opened. We’ve always prided ourselves on being more than just a cut or shave, though. We’re a place where people can let their guards down, feel safe, and just be. So...2020-08-2434 min
From The Outside InInspiration for Times of Uncertainty | with Charles Penzone (Rerelease)We’re all facing challenges right now, and we can all use a little bit of inspiration to turn these challenges into opportunities!That’s why we're throwing it back to our original launch episode featuring our Founder and Chairman, Charles Penzone. Here, we hear the origins of our brand's story — the dream that Charles was chasing, the challenges he had along the way, and the big decisions he had to make when things got tough.e think this story is more important now than ever before.To learn more, and for the complete show notes...2020-08-1723 min
From The Outside InMaskne: Tips to Avoid Acne Under Your MaskMaskne (acne under your mask) is a new problem that a lot of us are dealing with right now. Debbie visited PENZONE Polaris to chat with Palmer, an Esthetician and Makeup Artist extraordinaire. She has a few tips for how you can keep rocking that mask without sacrificing your skincare or self-care routines, and she shares the whole regimen that she’s been using this summer.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResources:Palmer on IG: @palmeratpenzone“Dermaplane For Skin: Defined.”Connect with De...2020-08-1122 min
From The Outside InUnlearning, Learning, + Relearning: Columbus Speaks for Black Lives | with Ty + Emily PhillipsEarlier this summer, we united with hundreds of local businesses to declare racism a public health emergency in Columbus, Ohio. As a company, PENZONE is committed to using our own brand pillars to guide our own Inclusion + Diversity initiative. We’re in the thick of the work now and we are constantly learning, unlearning, and relearning so that we can contribute positively to this movement.One of the organizations uniting our community against injustice and hate is Columbus Speaks, a call to action in response to George Floyd being killed by police. In this episode, Debbie sits do...2020-07-2748 min
From The Outside InSŌWing Sustainable Change in Your Community | with Sunny & John FahlgrenJust about a year ago, SŌW Plated opened its doors for a grand opening. SŌW brought a flavorful menu full of made-from-scratch, sustainably sourced food to the Columbus community, truly a celebration of food in its most natural state. And just last week, SŌW re-opened their dining room and covered patio as part of RestartOhio.Co-founded by Sunny and John Fahlgren, SŌW is built atop three pillars: sustainable, organic, and wellness. Their food is “guaranteed to be sustainably sourced, 100 percent all-natural and USDA Certified Organic, whenever possible,” even striving to source “better than organic” p...2020-06-2246 min
From The Outside InAIReal Yoga: Feeling Safe, Light, + Loved | with Carmen Curtis + Amy PattersonWe recorded this interview with Carmen Curtis, founder of AIReal Yoga, at LIT Life + Yoga in early March 2020. But due to the health crisis, economic shutdowns, and protests in support of Black Lives Matter over the last few months, we pivoted to both share pertinent health and safety information and allow space for other voices online.Those problems aren’t magically solved — and we’re continuing to do our best to both ensure the health of our guests and support the BIPOC individuals who are in our community and members of our team — but we also want to celebra...2020-06-1530 min
From The Outside InWe’re in This for the Long Haul: Creating A Safe Environment for Skin Care & Massage | with Melody Kuck & Mary SchirgOhio started re-opening some non-essential businesses in May. With the Responsible RestartOhio guidelines, we felt 100% about offering hair and nail services right away. When it came to skin care and massage, we didn’t quite feel ready to simultaneously provide the incredible service that you’ve come to expect at PENZONE and the conditions necessary to ensure both your safety and the safety of the PENZONE team.So, we took a couple of weeks to take a breath, assess the situation, create a plan, and come up with new protocols before opening at the beginning of June. We a...2020-06-0822 min
From The Outside InWe’re #InThisTogetherOhio: Celebrating the Partners who Help Us Create PENZONE’s New Health + Safety Standards | with Chantel Polascak & Erin KilianyWe’ve all gone through a lot over the last few months, and as states start to re-open, we’re all eager to go back to our normal self-care rituals and routines.We understand that the appointment is important for every guest who comes through our doors, now more than ever — but we also understand that we need to do things differently to ensure your health and safety for the foreseeable future.You will immediately see many of the health and safety standards we've put in place to keep you and our team safe. But we wan...2020-06-0130 min
CBF ArchivesCrisis Management: Debra Penzone on reopening salons and why Penzone is going a step beyondIt’s been a long two months for Charles Penzone Inc. but the salon chain is going to take an extra two days before welcoming customers back. Although the state is allowing hair and nail salons to reopen Friday, the six Penzone Salons + Spa locations around Central Ohio will take two days for internal training and team-building before accepting clients on Sunday, May 17. “We're gonna walk through everything with them and take that time for them to feel comfortable with all of these new procedures,” said president and CEO Debbie Penzone. “And also, we're all about se...2020-05-1423 min
Columbus ConcernsGovernor DeWine Announces the Reopening of Restaurants and Personal Services BusinessesGovernor DeWine announces the reopening of restaurants and personal services businesses in Ohio along with his restaurant committee chair Treva Brewer and personal services chair Debbie Penzone.2020-05-1019 min
From The Outside In#ShowYourRootsOver the last few weeks, we have been missing all of your smiling faces and beautiful hair just as much as you’ve been missing your self-care and community hangouts. Our mission is true authentic beauty, and we try to lead and guide with integrity. So, today, we’re sharing at-home tips and tricks for your hair, skin, and nails from three PENZONE artists: Kyong and Sophia from PENZONE Dublin and Zeta from PENZONE Polaris.We’re also joined by past guest Jena Huffman, Director of Marketing + Communications, who will share our quarantine initiative: #showyourroots. ...2020-04-2019 min
From The Outside InIntuitive Living + Body Love: You Are Exactly Who You Need to Be | with Stef Streb + Jules OhlemacherStef Streb and Jules Ohlemacher both built successful businesses empowering women in their own way, Jules as an intuitive eating and body image coach and Stef as a body-positive photographer, before uniting forces to invite more women into this conversation about owning your body and living your best life. What started as a regular Girls Night (and an absolutely incredible body positive pool party) grew into a movement, community, and podcast called The Babesment.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResources:Check out The BabesmentStef’s Website: st...2020-04-1551 min
From The Outside InDebunking the Myths of Being Human + Making Life Meaningful | with Brandi LustHuman connection is important in every aspect of our lives, but the social structures of the modern world aren't always set up to facilitate connection — especially in the extraordinary circumstances we currently find ourselves in during the coronavirus pandemic.So we wanted to share this conversation with one of Ohio’s foremost mindfulness experts, Brandi Lust, who helped us create the new PENZONE concept and L I T Life + Yoga. Brandi is also the author of Myths of Being Human: Four paths to connect with what matters. Connecting with what matters has never been more important or more...2020-04-0643 min
From The Outside InLearn, Inspire, Teach: Living the LIT Life | with Babajide OgunmolaIf you’ve ever taken one of Babajide Ogunmola’s classes at L I T Life + Yoga, you would probably never have guessed that he resisted going to his yoga class...for a long time! But when he did hit the mat for the first time, it changed the direction of his life forever — even if he did fall out of child’s pose and blind himself with sweat.And we are so happy for it because Babajide adds so much to our family at L I T and to all of the students who come through our door...2020-03-2332 min
From The Outside InImproving Lives From the Outside in | with Joey CordeiroAfter 50 years, we are still a family-owned business, and with every new hair artist that walks through our doors, our family gets a little bit bigger. We are proud of every member of our family and how they live the PENZONE mantra and pillars every day in our salons and spas. We truly believe that their passion and dedication is the foundation of our success. We love having this opportunity to show off the people who make PENZONE so special — people like Joey Cordeiro, a hair artist working his magic in PENZONE Salon + Spa Short North.T...2020-03-0940 min
The BabesmentBeauty From the Outside in | with Debbie PenzoneIf you live in the Columbus area, we probably don’t have to introduce you to our guest: the one and only Debbie Penzone! Jules has the absolute privilege of working for Debbie at LIT Life + Yoga, although most people are probably more familiar with her name from PENZONE Salons + Spas. She is one of the kindest, most generous, and abundant human beings that we have ever had the pleasure of meeting (and, no, Jules was not asked to say that).I don’t know if one episode can truly contain all of the radiant posit...2020-03-091h 16
From The Outside InBecoming the Chief Reinvention Officer of Your Life + Business | with Dr. Nadya ZhexembayevaAlthough Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is known as ‘The Reinvention Guru’ and ‘The Queen of Reinvention’ today, she wasn’t always so quick to embrace change — and, in this episode, she shares an incredible story of transformation and some practical strategies you can leverage to embrace change in your life.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: PENZONESalons.comResources:Chiefreinventionofficer.comInstagram: instagram.com/chief_reinvention_officerTwitter: twitter.com/NadyaZhexembayFacebook: facebook.com/ChiefReinventionOfficerLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadya-zhexembayevaConnect with Debbie:Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbiepenzoneTwitter: twitter.com/beautyzo...2020-03-0250 min
From The Outside InCommunity, Intention, + Mindfulness | with Jena HuffmanWhat does the new salon feel like? What does the salon of tomorrow look like, sound like, taste like?As PENZONE Salons celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, these were the questions we were asking ourselves. We wanted to do something big to celebrate, and we wanted to do more than just a rebrand. We wanted to redefine the salon experience — again — and we wanted to be really intentional about it.And our guest, Jena Huffman, led the team of creative individuals who turned that vision into a reality.To learn more, and for the...2020-02-2453 min
From The Outside InWhat is Beauty?Debbie Penzone hops on the mic solo this week to share some of the most difficult parts of her childhood + early career, how those experiences shaped her perspective on beauty, and “The Why” behind PENZONE’s recent brand transformation.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: PENZONEsalons.comConnect with Debbie:Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbiepenzoneTwitter: twitter.com/beautyzoneLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debra-penzone-b9a3ab11From the Outside In is a production of Crate Media2020-02-1725 min
Women Of InfluenceWomen of Influence: Penzone Salons + Spas CEO Debbie PenzoneAfter she graduated from high school, Debbie Penzone came to Columbus with one dream in mind: to work at a Penzone hair salon. Of course she wasn't yet Debbie Penzone at that point, she was just a girl from Springfield with a talent for making people look beautiful. When she expressed her dream to one of her teachers at cosmetology school, though, she was surprised at the reaction she got. “Debbie, you’re a small-town girl," Penzone remembered her teacher telling her. "And I really don’t think you’d fit in there.” It was a b...2020-02-0135 minFrom The Outside InLife + Beauty From the Outside InAt PENZONE, we want everybody and every person to feel beautiful, welcome, and at home — and this podcast will allow us to reach beyond our Ohio community and share that message with the world.With Debbie Penzone as our guide, we will go behind the scenes of everything PENZONE — salons, spas, barbershops, and yoga studios — to immerse ourselves in holistic wellness, self-care, and the community that has supported us for over 50 years. Debbie is going to take the brand and bust it wide open, revealing the people that are at the heart of everything.Wherever and wh...2020-01-2903 min
Women Of InfluenceWomen of Influence Preview: Debbie Penzone (plus the unfair costs and expectations of hair care)Columbus Business First reporter Hayleigh Colombo got her haircut last weekend. She went to Great Clips. And when she returned to the office Tuesday morning and mentioned the cut, she was quick to defend that choice. Why? Because she feels women are unfairly expected to pay high prices for salon haircuts from a stylist they loyally visit every six weeks. Having just booked my own high-priced salon haircut for early February, I felt personally affronted by Hayleigh's critique, even as I agreed with it. That's why I decided to shake things up a bit on...2020-01-2519 min
Healing HormonesYour Inner and Outer Beauty + Mind-Body Connection | with Debbie PenzoneToday’s episode is taking place in the new Penzone Salon and Spa in Dublin, OH. Nina is chatting with the CEO and President of Penzone Salon, and the creator and owner of LIT Life + Yoga, Debbie Penzone!For fifty years, Penzone Salons have been boosting women’s confidence by helping them own their inner and outer beauty. They provide holistic treatments, plant-based organic foods and juices, and a bar for social time to give the community time to unplug. In their conversation, Nina and Debbie talk about the mind-body connection, simple ways to incorporate moving meditation into...2019-09-0942 min
Finding Your ShineYour Inner and Outer Beauty + Mind-Body Connection | with Debbie PenzoneToday’s episode is taking place in the new Penzone Salon and Spa in Dublin, OH. Nina is chatting with the CEO and President of Penzone Salon, and the creator and owner of LIT Life + Yoga, Debbie Penzone! For fifty years, Penzone Salons have been boosting women’s confidence by helping them own their inner and outer beauty. They provide holistic treatments, plant-based organic foods and juices, and a bar for social time to give the community time to unplug. In their conversation, Nina and Debbie talk about the mind-body connection, simple ways to incorporate movin...2019-09-0941 min