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 …
Dr. Julie Basler
Work to Live: A Story of Hope Through
Mental Health Struggles
December 2025
Dr. Julie Basler is the former president of Platt College, the author of three national English textbooks, and the recipient of three Volunteer Service Awards under Presidents Obama and Trump. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, she shares her personal story of what it was like to “live with a mask” and the heartbreaking yet hopeful journey of reclaiming her sense of worth and learning to love herself. While there may always be a stigma attached to mental health struggles, this powerful interview promises to ease the sting and provide beautiful hope.
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Dr. Julie Basler
Diana Schmidtke
Men’s Hairstylist for the Fashion and Entertainment Industry
Diana Schmidtke is a force behind the men’s grooming revolution. She has worked with prestigious and devoted clients in the entertainment and beauty industries, including actors Nicholas Galitzine, Benicio Del Toro, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Collin Farrell, Robert Pattinson, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, Seth MacFarlane, Johnny Knoxville, Ben Affleck, Lin Manuel Miranda, Oscar Issac, Jon Hamm, Anthony Mackie, and Matt Damon, to name a few.
Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Diana shares an "anything is possible" message that will leave you knowing all the options in the world of beauty.
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms @MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Diana Schmidtke
