I’ve always gained THE BEST knowledge BY asKING questions from my mentors and heroes. when I ADDED a microphone to the equatioN, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh was born.
My first guest was the legendary Vidal Sassoon. I figured if I asked Vidal and he said yes, who would say no? And the rest is history!
Today, the MASTERS library includes more than 330 interviews with top leaders and icons in and out of the industry. Now this incredible 30-year collection of wisdom is available via podcast, with over 140 podcasts and 1 million downloads to date.
MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh features a brand-new interview every month, plus biweekly “classics” personally selected by Winn from the MASTERS archives.
NOW PLAYING …
Yureesh Hooker
“Communicate the Truth with Love”
June 2026
Yureesh Hooker is a communication and performance specialist, educator, hairstylist, and speaker who helps people strengthen the one skill everything runs through: communication. His work is rooted in the simple truth that when communication improves, everything else follows.
Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Yureesh shares a consistent message about communicating the truth with love and applying it to everything you do. This interview is not just for inspiration; it’s a road map for achieving better relationships through connection—and the healthiest connection is based on this: love equals truth.
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Yureesh Hooker
Nicholas French
“Marvelous But Mad”
Nicholas French hails from the French Family of Hair: a long line of talented artists who have influenced the way hairdressers think, breathe, and imagine hair for the past 100 years. As an award-winning educator and celebrity stylist whose clients include film stars and royalty, his career has covered print and film work, runway shows, TV commercials, seminars, photo shoots, and TV appearances.
Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Nicholas describes his journey from novice to award-winning stylist and educator, his creative process, and the mentors who helped him along the way.
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms @MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Nicholas French
