We have some incredibly exciting news to share with you today! After nearly 16 years of building, investing in, and loving Be Inspired Salon, our founder, Kati Whitledge, is officially retiring from salon ownership.
As Kati steps into her next chapter, she is passing the torch to our next-generation leader and new salon owner, Hannah Schatschneider!
Meet Hannah!
Hannah brings an incredible wealth of experience, energy, and local passion to Be Inspired. Here is a quick look at her journey:
Aveda Institute Alumna: Formally trained and deeply passionate about the beauty industry.
Master Stylist & Mentor: Started her career at a commission salon in Sun Prairie, where she built a thriving clientele, earned her certification in IBE Hair Extensions, and discovered her love for mentoring new stylists.
Local Entrepreneur: For the last two years, Hannah successfully owned and operated her own independent salon suite in Waunakee.
A Hands-On Vision for the Future
While running her own suite taught Hannah invaluable business acumen, she realized how much she missed the energy of a collaborative team and community.
For the past decade, Kati has successfully led Be Inspired from behind the scenes. However, today’s stylists thrive most when they have a hands-on mentor working right alongside them. That is exactly what Hannah is here to do. Her true calling is to lead, educate, and encourage our team on the salon floor every single day—which ultimately means an even more elevated, supportive experience for you, our valued guests.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey
We want to give a massive shout-out to our leadership team and stylists, who have been absolutely incredible as we’ve navigated behind-the-scenes transitions over the past year.
Our commitment to delivering amazing service experiences remains our absolute top priority. We are so grateful for your continued support, loyalty, and care for our team during this exciting new season.
Please join us in celebrating Kati’s impact and giving Hannah a warm welcome! We can’t wait to see you at your next appointment.
With love,
Hannah & the Be Inspired Salon Team
