"From Chair to Boss, Live!": The One-Day Event Changing The Beauty Industry

Over one-third of beauty school students never graduate, and up to 70% new beauty pros leave the industry within the first 3 years. 

"From Chair to Boss, Live!" is a one-day event bringing change to the industry: gathering together real stories, strategy, mentorship, and powerful connections to help beauty professionals build lasting careers in every path beauty has to offer - from the salon and suite life to education, retail, corporate, brand work, and entrepreneurship.

The can’t-miss event takes place on September 28, 2026, in Oak Brook, IL. 

Attendees will hear from some of the best in the industry - event Founder Mireya Villarreal (Pink Pewter), Sheri Doss (Bumble & Bumble), Chrystofer Benson (CB Collective Productions), Nick Stenson (Nick Stenson Beauty), Margaret Francois-Aiyegbusi (SalonCentric), Nicole “Coko” Taft (Olaplex), Lisa Green (JCPenny), and So Many More - all coming together to help event attendees access the tools needed to thrive in their careers! 

Attendees will gain valuable insights in leadership, financial success, education, branding, entrepreneurship, salon ownership, industry innovation, and career longevity.  They'll also earn 6 CE Hours and enjoy exciting GIVEAWAYS throughout the day. 

Come for the clarity, connections, and momentum to think bigger about your future, and stay for the powerful finale: the Dreams to Dollars $70K Challenge, where future beauty, barber, and wellness professionals pitch their path to $70K+ in annual service revenue live on stage.

To register today, visit: https://pinkpewter.ticketspice.com/from-chair-to-boss-2026

About From Chair to Boss™
Founded by Mireya Villarreal, From Chair to Boss™ is a growing professional development platform and community dedicated to helping beauty professionals build successful, sustainable careers through mentorship, education, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. Through live events, ongoing educational content, resources, and networking opportunities, From Chair to Boss™ empowers beauty professionals to rise together, grow together, and build what comes next for themselves and the industry. From Chair to Boss™ is powered by Pink Pewter Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit.