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33 - Where Passion Meets Platform: Vagaro’s Vision with Charity Hudnall

October 31, 2025 • Joanne Starkman • Episode 33

Closing the Loop at Vagaro Iconic 2025
To wrap up this inspiring four-part series from Vagaro Iconic 2025 in Napa Valley, Joanne sits down with Charity Hudnall, Vagaro’s Chief Marketing Officer. Vagaro is an all-in-one software platform built to support beauty, wellness, and fitness professionals with powerful tools to grow and manage their businesses. With warmth and clarity, Charity reflects on the evolution of the event, the heart behind the brand, and how Vagaro continues to empower both independent stylists and growing salons through thoughtful innovation.

The Power of Listening and Leading
Charity shares how staying close to the beauty community shapes everything from platform development to event curation. From tuning into what stylists really need to creating spaces that foster connection, her leadership blends strategy with genuine care. She also reflects on what it means to create something iconic—from the inside out.

A Movement, Not Just a Moment
This conversation closes the loop on a season of powerful interviews and reminds us what’s possible when a company leads with both purpose and people in mind. Whether you’ve followed every Vagaro episode or you’re just tuning in now, Charity’s insight offers a grounding look into where the industry is headed—and how beauty continues to be a force for good.

Connect with Charity Hudnall: @Charity_Hudnall (IG) or @CharityHudnall on LinkedIn, and Vagaro.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Iconic 2025 and Charity Hudnall

02:57 The Creative Process Behind Iconic 2025

06:02 The Evolution of Vegaro's User Conference

09:03 Charity's Leadership Journey and Recognition

12:01 Passion for the Beauty and Wellness Industry

15:02 Challenges in the Beauty Industry and Vegaro's Solutions

17:55 Consumer Experience with Vegaro

20:55 Final Thoughts and Advice for Industry Professionals