The beauty industry has always rewarded expertise. But what happens when the skills that got you here aren't enough to take you where you want to go? 🌟

I'm excited to host the next Beauty Talent Talk and sit down with Michelle Ryan — seasoned marketer and professor at SCAD

Reimagining and Pivoting Beauty Careers: How SCAD's Specialized Programs Are Empowering Industry Professionals to Elevate Their Expertise.

Whether you've been in beauty for 5 years or 25, there's a moment many professionals reach where ambition outpaces opportunity.

SCAD is meeting that moment head-on with programs built specifically for the beauty industry — from luxury and fragrance to leadership development and AI integration — designed not for beginners, but for experienced professionals ready to level up.

In this conversation, we explore:
- Who is actually showing up to SCAD — and why seasoned beauty professionals are choosing to go back to school
- Why dedicated Leadership & Ethics training matters right now, especially given that 80% of hiring managers have never had formal leadership training
- How executives looking to step into a CEO role can close critical gaps in Supply Chain, Commercialization, and beyond
- How SCAD is teaching students to harness AI in ways that elevate their craft, not replace it
- The recent partnership with CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) and what it means for the future of beauty education

If you're a beauty professional thinking about what's next, or if you're leading teams and investing in talent development, this episode was made for you.