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title: An Unlikely Entrepreneur, with Anson Whitledge
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# [An Unlikely Entrepreneur, with Anson Whitledge](https://joinmya.com/podcast/672-an-unlikely-entrepreneur-with-anson-whitledge)

 Written by [Kati Whitledge](https://joinmya.com/podcast/author/kati-whitledge) | Mar 16, 2026 11:59:59 AM

In this special episode of Beyond The Technique, Kati Whitledge sits down with a very familiar guest—her husband, Anson Whitledge, VP of Operations at Inspired Enterprises—to share the unexpected journey that led him from electrical engineering and tech startups into the beauty industry. Anson opens up about growing up in rural Wisconsin, building early businesses in video production, and developing a deep passion for technology, systems, and now AI. Together, they share the behind-the-scenes story of how a chance salon visit (and an accidental bald spot!) sparked both a relationship and a business partnership. The conversation also dives into Anson’s bold decision to leave a stable corporate career to help Kati grow their salon and technology ventures—just months before the pandemic reshaped everything. Salon and spa owners will walk away with insights on resilience, partnership in business, and the power of combining technology, systems, and leadership to build something meaningful.

 

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