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The VIP Suite at IMAGE Studios with Matthew Landis
The VIP Suite at IMAGE Studios is where beauty, business, and inspiration meet. Hosted by Matthew Landis, IMAGE Studios Director of Education and certified business & marketing coach, this empowering podcast spotlights the stories, strategies, and successes of today’s most driven salon and spa professionals.
From hairstylists and estheticians to barbers, makeup artists, massage therapists, nail techs, lash specialists, nurses, and tattoo artists —if you’re in the business of making people look and feel amazing, this show is for you.
Each episode brings real conversations, practical insights, and expert advice on growing your business, building your brand, mastering your mindset, and creating a life and career you love.
Join our community of salon suite pros who are redefining what success looks like on their own terms.
Visit us at imagestudios360.com or follow us on Instagram: @imagestudios360
The VIP Suite is your front-row seat to the conversations that move the beauty and wellness industries forward.
Episodes
43 episodes
The Art, Risk, and Reward of Permanent Cosmetics with Jen Lydick
In this episode of The VIP Suite, host Matthew Landis sits down with Jen Lydick, owner of Lydick Label Permanent Cosmetics at IMAGE Studios in Reno, Nevada. Jen pulls back the curtain on one of the most high-trust corners of the b...
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On Time, On Point, And Sometimes In Drag: How Todd Peckham Built Multiple Dream Careers
Matthew sits down with Todd Peckham, hairstylist at IMAGE Studios Denver and Denver drag legend, to unpack what it takes to run multiple creative careers at a high level. From course corrections and happy accident, to the non‑negotiable ...
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The Esthetics Café with Leila Macias: Brewing Confidence with Acne-Focused Skincare
In this episode of The VIP Suite, Matthew Landis sits down with Leila Macias, licensed aesthetician, CIDESCO diplomat, and owner of Esthetics Café at IMAGE Studios Poway, CA. Leila specializes in results-driven acne treatme...
Fearless at 20: How Jayden Randels Built a Booked-Out Brand in Under a Year
In this episode of The VIP Suite at IMAGE Studios, Director of Education Matthew Landis sits down with Omaha-based hairstylist and content creator Jayden Randels, an IMAGE Studios La Vista Pro who went from hair school grad...
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Changing Lives Without Burning Out: Elizabeth Faye and the Vitality Project
Matthew sits down with globally recognized educator and founder of Hair Love University and The Vitality Project, Elizabeth Faye. Elizabeth shares her powerful journey from troubled teen and behind-the-chair stylist to trauma-informed li...
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Matthew Landis Introduces IMAGE Pro Academy: The Next Evolution in Salon Suite Education
In this special episode of The VIP Suite, Matthew Landis and Kenzie Bowlby unveil the highly anticipated IMAGE Pro Academy, an all-new learning platform designed to empower independent beauty and wellness professionals. Discover how...
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Building Her Empire: Dr. Trayce Madre On Success Through Systems And Niching Down
In this episode of The VIP Suite, host Matthew Landis interviews Dr. Trayce Madre, psychologist, entrepreneur, and luxury hair brand founder. Trayce candidly shares her journey from struggle to seven-figure success, revealing how mindset,...
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Lexi Barnett, Owner of Unwind Microspa, on Memberships, Mindset, and the Unwind Cookie
Host Matthew Landis welcomes Lexi Barnett, founder of Unwind MicroSpa in Warson Woods, Missouri, to talk about turning her passion for skincare into a thriving micro-business, prioritizing results-driven relaxation and personalized client care....
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Soula Christopulos on Business Mindset and Living Fully
Matthew Landis welcomes Soula Christopulos—talented hairdresser, certified growth coach, and business consultant from IMAGE Studios in Holladay, Utah. Soula shares her 20-year journey in the beauty industry, her leap to independence, and how he...
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It’s Not About You: Minerva O'Toole Believes It's About Empowering Them
Host Matthew Landis sits down with Minerva O'Toole, a seasoned stylist, educator, and creative force at IMAGE Studios Warson Woods in St. Louis. Minerva shares her journey from theater and fashion to bridal and backstage at New York Fashion Wee...
Carving Your Niche: Kate Lofton on Client Experience, Mindset, and Modern Salon Success
Join host Matthew Landis in this inspiring episode of The VIP Suite as he sits down with Kate Lofton, owner of Gold Rush Salon at IMAGE Studios in Boulder, Colorado. Kate shares her journey from defining her ideal client to building a business ...
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No Tax on Tips: A Conversation With Jason Olsen, CEO & Founder of IMAGE Studios
In this special episode of The VIP Suite, host Matthew Landis sits down with IMAGE Studios Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen, to break down the recently passed "No Tax on Tips" provision, a major win for independent beauty and wellness professionals...
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Aisha Carter Cathey Fe: Faith And Purpose In The Beauty & Wellness Business
Aisha Carter Cathey Fe of Spalon Suiradal has created a beauty business centered on faith, purpose, and healing at IMAGE Studios in Birmingham, Alabama. She shares how her grandmother's cancer experience inspired her to provide free services to...
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Genius Barber And Content Creator, Emmanuel Garcia, Offers Advice And Inspiration For Reaching Your Ideal Clients
In this episode of The VIP Suite, host Matthew Landis sits down with Emmanuel Garcia, The Temecula Barber and owner of The Storm Room (@emmvnvel2) to explore his remarkable journey from cutting hair in his parents' backyard during COVID to beco...
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Sawyer Gray's Journey to Tattoo Artistry and Independent Success
From surviving several toxic apprenticeships to building a dream tattoo business at IMAGE Studios in Jacksonville, Florida, Sawyer Gray's raw and inspiring story will light a fire in every salon suite professional who's ever felt stuck.
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Creating Your Happy: Mika Toussaint's Holistic Journey to Skin Care Boss and Self-Care Expert
Mika Toussaint, a renowned aesthetician from IMAGE Studios Dallas Galleria, has turned personal struggles into professional mastery. After battling hormonal acne and navigating profound personal loss, Mika developed Dallas Pro Aesthetics, a uni...
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Grace Schafer, The Hair Lab, Decodes the Science of Success
Grace Schafer is not your average hairstylist. A red hair enthusiast, cutting specialist, wedding artist, and certified extension artist, from IMAGE Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she has carved out a unique niche in the beauty industry by ...
Alyssa Pablo, Brand Manager at GlossGenius on Time-Saving Technology and Business Growth Strategies
Alyssa Pablo shares her inspiring journey from salon manager to GlossGenius Brand Manager, offering invaluable insights into marketing strategies, retail sales, and work-life balance for independent beauty and wellness professionals. Discover p...
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Zoey Pearson's Salon Suite Story: Going Viral & Growing Fast
In this episode of The VIP Suite podcast, host Matthew Landis welcomes Zoey Pearson, a salon suite entrepreneur who turned her single penthouse space into a thriving multi-suite head spa business. Zoey lead a viral TikTok movement that...
Keri Mills, The Happy Hairstylist: How She Built A Thriving Salon Suite Business In Record Time
Keri Mills is a successful hairstylist who built a thriving business at IMAGE Studios in Laguna Hills, California. Keri started her career at Supercuts, which provided valuable business experience, before moving to a high-end salon. Opening her...
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Katie Brenner, Hair Stylist and Global Artistic Director, on Her Upward Journey to Success
Katie Brenner, owner of KTB Hair at IMAGE Studios Arapahoe Crossing, Colorado, shares her remarkable journey from being an independent hairstylist to becoming a Global Artistic Director for Rusk Hair Care and Christian Michael Hair Extensions, ...
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Desarai Mannelly & Emily Condle: The Story Behind Sage Head Spa’s Success
Matthew Landis sits down with the powerhouse duo, Desarai Mannelly and Emily Condle, co-founders of Sage Head Spa, to discuss their journey from longtime friends to successful business partners. Desarai and Emily share how their complementary s...
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April Benincosa, IMAGE Studios® Owner, Is On A Mission Of Self-Love And Empowerment
April Benincosa, owner of four IMAGE Studios® locations in Salt Lake City, talks with Matthew about her evolution from hairstylist to successful entrepreneur and coach. April shares her transition from working behind the chair to man...
Danny Argote: Ink, Art, And Passion
In this episode, Matthew welcomes Danny Argote, tattoo artist and founder of Ink and Art Collective at IMAGE Studios in Thornton, Colorado. Danny shares his artistic journey from tracing comic books to becoming a sought-after tattoo artist, inc...
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Juwan Deshawn, The Spiritual Cosmo, Embraces Spirituality And Authenticity In All Things
Matthew chats with spiritual cosmetologist and healer, Juwan Deshawn, on how their spiritual gifts, once a source of isolation, have become integral to their work in the beauty industry. Juwan offers services that go beyond haircuts, including ...
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