This 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…

We 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 t…

Jess 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 enviro…

Life 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 …

This 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 summ…

In 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 bout…

In 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 t…

Mom-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-obses…

In 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…

Greendigs 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 prob…

Real 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 hob…

If 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…

We 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 th…

If 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 t…

It’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 f…

When 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 specia…

Today 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 Rete…

Even 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…

It’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-permane…

This 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 mov…

Amy 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. T…

You 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 fro…

We 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…

The 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 comm…

School 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 wit…

This 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 onlin…

Debbie 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 permi…

When 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 be…

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 h…

Maskne (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’…

Earlier 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 …

Just 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 a…

We 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 probl…

Ohio 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 necessar…

We’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 …

Over 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 ar…

Stef 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…

Human 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 expert…

If 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 ar…

After 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 …

Although 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, …

What 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 — aga…

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.com Connect with Debbie: Instagram: www.inst…

Charles A. Penzone shares the PENZONE origin story: the challenges, the big decisions (good and bad), the dream that propelled him forward after every stumble, and the thousands of people who made achieving that dream possible. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com Resources: Royal Rhino Club: www.royalrhinoclub.c…

At 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…