Episode 17, Malia & Company

What does it take to open a salon at 23 years old — in the middle of a pandemic — with nothing but a passion for hair and a group text that said, “Are you ready?” In this episode of Mid-Ohio Valley Main Street, host Stephanie Plant sits down with Leah Brown and Callie Dixon, two of the three co-owners of Malia and Company in Vienna, West Virginia. Together with co-owner Misty Wright, these three friends built a boutique salon experience from the ground up — and five years later, they’re still going strong. 🎙️ In This Episode: How a text message in the middle of COVID sparked the idea for Malia and Company What “attainable luxury” really means — and why it’s the heartbeat of everything they do The story behind the name Malia — a creative blend of all three owners’ names What it was like to open a business at 23 with no roadmap — and what surprised them most How they’ve grown from 2 stylists to 11 employees over five years Why culture fit matters just as much as talent when building a salon team Their brand-new service launching soon — spray tans — heard here first! The importance of continuing education and how they keep their team sharp and inspired What the next 10 years could look like — including owning their own building 📍 About Malia and Company: Malia and Company is a boutique salon located at 1500 Grand Central Avenue, Suite 107, Vienna, Ohio — on the backside of the PMC Plaza, beside the physical therapy office and Fitness with Phyllis. Services include hair, color, extensions, curly hair services, facials, lashes, waxing, nails, tanning, men’s cuts, and more. Walk-ins welcome based on availability. Facebook: Malia and Company (Book now directly through Facebook) Mid-Ohio Valley Main Street is produced by WTAP Plus. New episodes shine a spotlight on the small businesses shaping the Mid-Ohio Valley.