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 …
Mignon François
All You Have Is All You Need
June 2025
Mignon François is a bestselling author and entrepreneur who went from drowning in debt to building a multimillion-dollar empire: The Cupcake Collection. A sought-after speaker, Mignon is committed to empowering people to change the trajectory of their lives. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Mignon will put a smile on your face. You’ll love her humor as she tells how “nothing is wasted, not even your stupid decisions." You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of cupcakes and some of Mignon’s life lessons. This interview will engage you to the core!
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Mignon François
Carrie White
Author of Upper Cut, an Unflinching Portrayal of Addiction and Recovery
Carrie White styled everyone from Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret to Sandra Bullock, Jimi Hendrix, and Brad Pitt. Counting Elizabeth Taylor and Goldie Hawn among her favorite clients, she was living a hairdresser’s dream—until her drug and alcohol addiction caused her to lose her home, her career, and nearly her children.
Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh in 2012, Carrie shared her journey to recovery and her successful quest to rebuild her life. Sadly, Carrie died from cancer in 2022 but her legacy as the “First Lady of Hairdressing” lives on.
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms @MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Carrie White
