Established: 2009
First Unit Franchised: 2017
Franchise Units: 10 in TX, NH, NJ, NC, OH, GA, FL
Company Owned Units: 5 (all in NC)
Canada/International Franchises: No
Registered in all Non-Registered States, IN, MI, NY and WI
Mo Pandoria, CEO and
Founder first opened the IDOLIZE Brows and Beauty doors in
Charlotte, NC in 2009. As news about facial threading benefits
spread and demand increased. Mo gave up his corporate-level day job
as Director of Operations for a hospitality group and decided to
invest his heart and soul into IDOLIZE Brows and Beauty. With a
great deal of expertise in the retail and hospitality industry, he
has now helped our business expand across North Carolina and
beyond.
Tanielle Luepkes,
Franchise
Operations Manager is responsible for managing and
planning the franchising business of the company. With a proven
track record of success, she is accountable for developing
franchising opportunities and offering constant support to
franchise owners to ensure the total success of both the franchisor
and franchisee. Tanielle brings with her the wealth of experience,
having previously helped a boutique fitness brand from scratch,
resulting in the sale of 60 units before departure. She has also
helped manage 5 fitness facilities, analyzing KPIs and implementing
effective sales processes to drive growth and
profitability.
Maria Goodman, Lead
Esthetician and Trainer is eagerly anticipating the start
of her next chapter in Charlotte, NC. With 6 years of experience as
a licensed esthetician and a total of 12 years working at spas, she
has a passion for wellness and skincare. Maria strongly believes
that educating clients is the key to achieving successful results,
and she is excited to bring her background and experience to
IDOLIZE Brows and Beauty. Her dedication to providing the highest
quality services and personalized attention to each client makes
her an excellent addition to the IDOLIZE team.
Nicole Pappageorge,
Marketing Coordinator got her start in the marketing
industry in 2016 when she founded a swimwear company in Puerto
Rico. Over the course of several years, she has designed websites,
developed marketing strategies, and established brand guidelines
for several startups across a span of industries. Nicole is
passionate about traveling, and hiking, and holds her 200
Hr
yoga
certification, and teaches Hatha Yoga in her free time. She is
currently studying to become an Ayurvedic Health Couch and is
enrolled in Cornell University where she is studying UX/UI
design.
Lori Denman,
Accounting Manager has provided accounting services in
various industries for the last 20+ years. Her most recent position
prior to joining IDOLIZE in January 2021 was for a medical
communications/marketing company. Previous to that, Lori spent 4
years working in a CPA firm providing accounting services to
multiple clients. Married to her high school sweetheart, Lori has
two beautiful daughters and 2 grandsons she is "over the moon" for,
as well as a rascally four-footed Golden Gopher, (no really
he is a Golden
Retriever we only call him a gopher because he digs) named
Nash.
Karen Sanchez, Franchise Development Manager
is an experienced professional with a passion for
helping small businesses expand and uncovering the unique qualities
of luxury and premium brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in
Fashion Merchandising and Retailing, as well as an Associate's
degree in Business Administration. She began her career in heavy
highway construction but later transitioned to the luxury menswear
industry. Karen has helped companies from various industries
optimize their performance by understanding consumer behaviors and
making intentional and strategic decisions. She is excited to
support you in your next business venture.