The 10 in 10 Podcast featuring Karla Vandenberg Founder & CEO, Monkey Dooz®

In this episode of The 10 in 10, we sit down with Karla Vandenberg, the visionary founder of Monkey Dooz®, the original children’s salon and spa transforming the kid-care industry through confidence-building, sensory-friendly design, and joyful jungle-themed experiences.A serial entrepreneur with decades of experience spanning real estate, events, branding, and product innovation, Karla scaled Monkey Dooz from a single idea into a multi-state expansion brand—complete with trademarked locations, a private-label product line, and a rapidly growing licensing model. Her journey, shaped by resilience, reinvention, and navigating the long path to U.S. citizenship, has become the backbone of a brand built on purpose and perseverance.Now back in Arizona—where her U.S. story first began—Karla is leading the next chapter of Monkey Dooz with a bold vision: creating America’s first fully disability-approved children’s salon, setting a new standard for inclusion in the industry.Learn more about:The origin story behind Monkey Dooz® and the mission to build confidence and joy in kidsWhy Arizona is the ideal market for the brand’s next phase of growthHow inclusion, accessibility, and sensory-friendly design are reshaping children’s servicesOpportunities for investors, partners, and future licensees to be part of a purpose-driven brandThis episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, parents, investors, and anyone building a brand that blends impact with innovation.Take notes, get inspired, and think bigger.Follow The Podcast Lane for more real conversations with experts leaders and individuals who are making an impact in their field. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and help us continue to grow this powerful community. Your next level might just start here.Brought to you by The Podcast Lane