When Authenticity Becomes Your Brand with Jenna Muehlenberg

Double Boost Meets Flat Marvel – A Journey Through Vivid Hair, Salon Ownership, and Friendship Heather sits down with longtime friend and Goldwell National Artist Jenna Meulenberg, owner of Ruby Lou Salon, for a conversation that's equal parts inspiring and hilarious. From rebellious piercings in suburban Wisconsin to accidentally winning international competitions, Jenna shares her 21-year journey from receptionist to salon owner and national educator. Learn how she fought to keep her authentic look despite outdated dress codes, transitioned from solo suite loneliness to building a thriving team, and now balances four kids with salon ownership and a travel teaching schedule. Plus: the origin story of their legendary Academy nicknames, why Jenna made her husband take her maiden name, and Bob the cat's photobomb attempt. Whether you're contemplating salon ownership or just need a reminder that we're all figuring it out—this conversation delivers realness, laughs, and inspiration. Ruby Lu Salon: 🌐 Website: https://rubylusalon.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubylusalon/ Follow Jenna: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennarubylu/ ✉️ Email: [email protected] Branding and consistency are everything. Let Spark do the work for you—from setup to weekly execution. 👉 Talk to Spark » Spark Pro Global – sparkprosalon.com Spark Links 📸 Instagram: @sparkproglobal — https://www.instagram.com/sparkproglobal 🔗 LinkedIn: Spark Pro Global — https://www.linkedin.com/company/spark-pro-global Heather's Instagram 📸 @heather.tantrumsalon — https://www.instagram.com/heather.tantrumsalon