Mia Boyd: Illinois Cosmetology Educator/Curriculum Architect

From Chair to Boss: Talent Isn’t Enough was nothing short of transformational. The energy in the room… the transparency… the real conversations about what it truly takes to elevate from skilled professional to strategic leader! Thank you to our amazing guests! Mireya Villarreal, Christopher Aaron, Morgan Thomas, and Jennifer Alvarez! This wasn’t just about talent.
This was about vision, discipline, ownership, and legacy-building. To our incredible faculty, your presence, wisdom, and unwavering support created a space where growth could truly happen. You didn’t just show up… you poured in. And to every attendee who leaned in, asked questions, and embraced the next level, you are already shifting your future. Special shout out to Mia Boyd (faculty and moderator), Tennia Williams (faculty), and Stephanie McLemore (faculty)! And Tennia’s son is such an amazing videographer! Thank you Roe🔥 roeyaboats @cod_cosmetology_program @imagebranded @tenniawilliams @coach_stephaniejae @fromchairtoboss @jenniferjadealvarez @jadebeautyco @christopheraaronstudio @mireya_villarreal_ #studentsofcosme425 #FromChairToBoss #CODCosmetology

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Talent Isn’t Enough in person live event. What an incredible day filled with honest conversations, real stories, powerful wisdom, and a room full of beauty professionals hungry for growth, leadership, and lasting success. This industry is built on talent but talent alone isn’t enough. It takes mindset, business knowledge, courage, community, and the willingness to keep evolving. Seeing so many passionate professionals come together reminded us exactly why these conversations matter so much. We’re just getting started, and we hope this event left you inspired, encouraged, and more confident about what’s possible for your next season. A very special thank you to @imagebranded @coach_stephaniejae and the @collegeofdupage for partnering with us and helping make this day so meaningful. ❤️ And thank you to our incredible panelists @christopheraaronstudio @jadebeautyco @jenniferjadealvarez for pouring into others, sharing your journeys, your lessons, and your wisdom so openly. Community over everything. 🙌✨ NEXT COMMUNITY EVENT: The Beauty Boss Exchange: this is a small intimate event so tickets are limited and when they sell out there’s no turning back!! It’s an elevated networking experience for beauty professionals ready to connect, learn, and lead. Can’t wait to share the panel. 📍 COA @thedrakeoakbrook Hotel Oak Brook, IL 📅 July 13, 2026 4-6pm Tickets in bio ✨ #TalentIsntEnough #FromChairToBoss #BeautyIndustry #BeautyProfessionals #beautybossexchange

Happy Mother’s Day! We are excited to see everyone Monday, May 11th for the event dedicated to supporting success and growth, especially when Talent Isn’t Enough. Join From Chair to Boss Monday, May 11th at College of DuPage! Register today🎉Link in From Chair to Boss bio

Happy Mother’s Day! We are excited to see everyone Monday, May 11th for the event dedicated to supporting success and growth, especially when Talent Isn’t Enough. Join From Chair to Boss Monday, May 11th at College of DuPage! Register today🎉 Link in From Chair to Boss bio

Talent Isn’t Enough 👈 and this panel is proof. If you’re serious about building a real future in the beauty industry, this is where you need to be. Talent may open the door, but business knowledge, mindset, and strategy are what create a career that lasts. Join us live and in person for a powerful conversation with beauty industry leaders sharing real stories, real lessons, and the moves that helped them turn talent into real success. Come learn, connect, and get inspired by speakers who are building brands, businesses, and impact in this industry. Come meet: @mireya_villarreal_ @christopheraaronstudio @jadebeautyco @jamiedigrazia @jenniferjadealvarez Hosted at: @collegeofdupage @cod_cosmetology_program Moderator: @imagebranded 📍 425 Fawell Blvd, Room SSC 1101 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 🗓 May 11 ⏰ 4–6 PM This is a free event, but you’ll need to reserve your seat through the link in bio👆🏻 @fromchairtoboss Talent Isn’t Enough Live Event

Register to attend. I can’t wait to see you there!

COD COD COD!!! COD Cosmetology for the win! 🏆 Congratulations to all of our winners and our students that showed up to support their fellow classmates! Being a team and showing school spirit is everything! It was a fun show and great to see all of the schools supporting their students!

Some of the most powerful, gifted, and future-changing leaders were in this room today at the @collegeofdupage … they just may not fully see it yet. I was there to teach, to pour into them, to remind them who they are, and to show them that their talent can become something far bigger than they’ve imagined. That’s why this work matters. Because when you speak life, truth, and possibility into the next generation, you help them see what was already inside of them. Grateful for every moment of love, impact, and purpose. See you May 11 at the @fromchairtoboss Live Community Event. Details in bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Love you @imagebranded @coach_stephaniejae @cod_cosmetology_program @fromchairtoboss

Beauty Cast Student Competition @ Americas Beauty Show We had two sets of students enter the competition, both did beautiful work! So proud of our students 🎉💕 Taking first place 🥇 in the Flourish and Bloom themed student competition. Students Tina and Courtney did an amazing job! Their hard work, tenacity, and creativity paid off! We are so very proud of each of you! Great job! #beautycastnetwork #CODCosmetology #collegeofdupage #studentcompetition #americasbeautyshow

Today is the day! December 3, 2024 COD Cosmetology Symposium 2:00pm-6:00pm We have amazing employers and speakers! Our presenters: Mrs. Tisa, Glitter Nails Steven Wren, @MrWrenCuts Sam Nolan, @nolanthebarber And Jesse Gil, Artisan Barbershops, will be joining us for the discussion panel. Invite information: We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our annual Cosmetology Symposium on Tuesday, December 3rd at our main campus. The Symposium is a chance for our students to showcase their portfolios and interact with beauty industry professionals. Below I have listed the location and schedule for the day. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP 11/26. We appreciate your support and look forward to hosting you. Date: December 3rd, Tuesday Location: College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd.Glen Ellyn, SRC 2000, Parking lot C (I have attached a map of the campus and parking lot) Time: 2pm-6pm Schedule(Tentative): 1:30pm-2:00pm: Table Set up 2pm-2:30pm: Meet & Greet/Portfolio Viewing 2:30pm-3:00pm: Employer Tables Viewing 3pm-3:10pm: Break ( Prep for Portfolio Viewing) 3:10pm-3:40pm: Portfolio Review/ Presentation by Glitter Nail Salon 3:40pm-3:50pm: Break 3:50pm-4:20pm: Portfolio Review/ Presentation 2 by Steve Wren 4:20pm-4:50pm: Presentation 3- Nolan The Barber 4:50pm-5:50: Discussion Panel/Q&A#codcosmetology #teamcodcosmetology #codcosmetologystudents #codcosmetologysymposium

Ms. McLemore takes Phase 1 students on a field trip to Salon Centric and Cosmoprof 💕😎#codcosmetology #teamcodcosmetology #codcosmetologystudents

Wow! We are off to a great start👌🏾Time to photo dump all of the cool things are students do💕