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Studio Make it Happen
Welcome to Studio Make It Happen with Megan — the podcast where salon life gets real, business gets bold, and every messy moment is met with creativity and confidence.
Hosted by Findlay salon owner Megan (30 years in the beauty industry and 12 years running Studio M), this show is for wannabe beauty pros, women in business, dream chasers, and anyone learning to make it happen—especially when life doesn't go as planned.
Each episode brings:
- Honest conversations about leadership, business ownership, and personal growth
- Real-time stories from the messy middle, not just the wins
- Guest interviews with stylists, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and community leaders
- Discussions around beauty, wellness, self-care, and sustainable business practices
- Thoughtful insight into what it actually means to “make it happen” in life and business
🎧 Subscribe and make it happen with Megan!
Episodes
37 episodes
When Plans Fall Through: Studio M’s Unexpected Next Chapter
When Megan and Brad closed Studio M, they believed the hardest part was behind them.The salon had a buyer. The next chapter was beginning. The girls were settled in their new homes. But you can probably guess what happened ne...
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Mobility, Chronic Stiffness & Why You Can’t Touch Your Toes
Women Who Make It Happen: Amber Baker on Mobility, Assisted Stretching, and Red Light TherapyIn this episode of Studio Make It Happen, Megan sits down with Amber Baker, PTA and founder of Stretch & Thrive in downtown ...
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Perimenopause, Low Libido & Not Feeling Like Yourself
So many women wake up one day and think:“I don’t feel right.” “Something is off.” “I don’t even recognize myself.”And they’re told it’s anxiety. Or stress. Or aging. Or depression.<...
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I Knew It Was Over | The Decision to Close Studio M Salon and Spa
After 12 years of building Studio M, I found myself facing a decision I never imagined I would have to make.This episode is a personal reflection on the final weeks leading up to the closure of the salon, the uncertainty of leadership wh...
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The Little Red Hen | When Your Vision Doesn’t Match Everyone Else’s
Sometimes leadership means carrying the vision alone.In Episode 2, Megan reflects on The Little Red Hen and what it looks like to keep moving forward when your vision, season, or growth path no longer matches the people a...
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This Wasn’t Planned | Leading Through Change
This episode wasn’t planned.After recording the start of Season 2, Megan stayed on mic and shared an unguarded, honest reflection on what it looks like to lead through change in real time. She talks about communication, growth, and navig...
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Christmas Finale: Holiday Games, Salon Stories, and a Big Giveaway!
It’s our last episode of the year, and we’re wrapping up Season 1 with laughter, games, stories… and a giveaway! 🎁Grab your holiday drink and settle in — this one is cozy, funny, and full of salon life joy.🎙️ What’s in...
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Season 1 Wrap-Up: What We Learned About Podcasting + Our AI Roast
Join Megan and Morgan for the Season 1 finale of Studio Make It Happen! We’re spilling all the tea on what we’ve learned about podcasting, ourselves, and our amazing listeners this year — plus we let an AI completely roast us (it did NOT hold b...
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How to Plan a Stress Free Wedding Weekend at River’s Edge Estate
Megan and Brad sit down owner-to-owner with Kristen and Casey Eells, the new owners of The River’s Edge Estate — a 30-acre wedding venue near Findlay, Ohio with on-site lodging, get-ready suites, and endless photo spots (tree li...
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The Elephant: A Mother’s Story of Faith, Loss, and Healing
Some stories sit in silence for years… until speaking them becomes the first step toward healing.In this powerful Elephant Episode, Sandy Knauf opens up about a truth she has never shared—not with friends, not with family, only re...
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Why Salons Lose Money and How SalonScale Fixes It — The Alicia Austin Story
Ever wondered how one stylist built a tech company that changed the entire beauty industry? In Episode 26, Megan sits down with Alicia Austin, founder + CEO of SalonScale, to talk about the moment she realized s...
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The Power of Scalp Health: How RG Cosmetics Built a Global Brand
What if the key to beautiful hair started with your scalp?In this inspiring episode of Studio Make It Happen, Megan talks with Roberta Gomes, founder and CEO of RG Cosmetics, and her daughter Mariana Novaes — ...
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From Salon Chair to CEO: Hayle Hendrix on Faith, Resilience, and Ownership
This episode hits everything — salon ownership, motherhood, faith, and finding strength through the hardest moments.Megan sits down with Hayle Hendrix, owner of The Willow Salon & Boutique and Salon Envy...
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The Woman Who Makes It All Happen at Studio M | Jodi Stansberry’s Story
Every salon has that one person who keeps everything running — and for Studio M, that’s Jodi Stansberry. From majorette days with Megan to managing one of Findlay, Ohio's busiest salons, Jodi has truly been...
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Then and Now: 3 Generations of Stylists Tell All
What happens when three generations of stylists sit down and compare how the beauty industry has changed — from blow dryers to branding? 💇♀️ Kris, Morgan, and Sophie share their real, unfiltered experiences about starting out in beaut...
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Mother-Daughter Relationships and Small Town Dreams
In this heartfelt episode, Megan and her daughter Sophie open up about what it’s really like working together in the salon.💇♀️ Sophie shares what she’s learned in her first year as a stylist, her dreams of barber school, and th...
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Grief, Healing & The Elephant: Honoring Teresa’s Memory
The Elephant — a story that still means everything.In honor of Teresa Renae Miller, we’re re-releasing one of our most powerful episodes.In this conversation, Megan opens up about grief, loss, and learning to give herse...
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Building a Brand Behind the Chair | with Sophie Rickle
She’s grown her clientele one reel at a time 💇♀️In this episode, stylist Sophie Rickle joins Megan & Morgan to reflect on her first year behind the chair — from developing her stylist personality to finding confidence through
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Handmade with Love: Dylana’s Journey from Zumba to Crochet
From Costa Rica to Ohio, Dylana’s story is full of love, resilience, and creativity. After meeting her husband at a golf club, she moved to the U.S., learned English by watching the Food Network, and raised her daughters bilingually.Her ...
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Hormone Health, Weight Loss & GLP-1s Explained | Nikki Frey
This is the unfiltered conversation you’d usually only have with your closest friends. We’re diving into the real struggles so many face but don’t always talk about — menopause, weight gain, body image, and how hormones can make or ...
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From Vocational School to Salon Success: Kris on Mentorship & a Life-long Career in Beauty
What does it take to build a long-lasting career in the beauty industry? This week, Megan and Morgan sit down with Kris, a stylist whose journey proves that planning, mentorship, and a love for creativity can go hand-in-hand.Kri...
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Thelma & Louise: 15 Podcast Episodes, Sponsorship Dreams and 90s Throwbacks
This episode is part regroup, part comedy show, and 100% real life.Right off the bat, Megan drops a jaw-dropping story about her Thelma & Louise (aka her mop + vacuum Roomba duo) that proves why she and Morgan “shouldn’t hav...
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The Skinny on Tirzepatide Deliveries, Preteen Beauty, and Small Town Life
This week’s episode is a little bit of everything, including drama, because honestly, that’s what life feels like sometimes.Morgan gets real about the mentally exhausting chaos of everyday life — from managing kids’ activities t...
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The Elephant | Megan's Story of Grief and Making It Happen
This is different. It’s raw, real, and deeply personal.In this special episode of Studio Make It Happen, Megan opens up about the “elephant in the room” she’s carried over the last year and a half — a season of betrayal, terrible loss, ...
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The Gossip She Never Saw Coming + Vanessa Morris on Head Spa & Salon Life
In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey from Lima to Findlay, how she became part of the Studio M family, and why our luxury Head Spa with AI scalp analysis is changing the game.She also opens up about family life — includin...
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