In this episode of The 10 in 10, we sit down with Karla Vandenberg, the visionary founder of Monkey Dooz®, the original children’s salon and spa transforming the kid-care industry through confidence-building, sensory-friendly design, and joyful jungle-themed experiences.

A serial entrepreneur with decades of experience spanning real estate, events, branding, and product innovation, Karla scaled Monkey Dooz from a single idea into a multi-state expansion brand—complete with trademarked locations, a private-label product line, and a rapidly growing licensing model. Her journey, shaped by resilience, reinvention, and navigating the long path to U.S. citizenship, has become the backbone of a brand built on purpose and perseverance.

Now back in Arizona—where her U.S. story first began—Karla is leading the next chapter of Monkey Dooz with a bold vision: creating America’s first fully disability-approved children’s salon, setting a new standard for inclusion in the industry.

Learn more about:

• The origin story behind Monkey Dooz® and the mission to build confidence and joy in kids
• Why Arizona is the ideal market for the brand’s next phase of growth
• How inclusion, accessibility, and sensory-friendly design are reshaping children’s services
• Opportunities for investors, partners, and future licensees to be part of a purpose-driven brand

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, parents, investors, and anyone building a brand that blends impact with innovation.

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