Kat Riley

Lead with heart. Grow with purpose.

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Empowering Leaders, Educators, Youth, and Entrepreneurs to Connect Authentically, Inspire Confidently, and Build Cultures That Thrive.

For over three decades, Kat Riley has shaped professional industries through her passion for growth, education, and luxury brand culture.

As the visionary behind The Katherine Jon Salon and the ARKK Education Academy, Kat blends creativity with business strategy to inspire stylists, salon owners, students and brand leaders to redefine what success looks like — both behind the chair and beyond it.

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Courses For All

  • Corporate Strategists

  • High School Students

  • Business Executives

  • Managing Partners

  • Marketing Directors

  • Brand Strategist

  • Creative Directors

  • Brand Visionaries

  • Growth Leaders

  • Innovation Leads

  • Industry Pioneers

  • Brand Trailblazers

  • Change Makers

It all begins with an idea.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING

“After attending Kat’s class, I’m proud to say I’ve regained my confidence and success as a business owner!! Kat’s energy is contagious — the content is fun and easy to learn; I can’t recommend it enough!”

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Meet Kat Riley — Speaker. Leader. Educator.

With over 30 years in the professional beauty and business industries, Kat Riley has built her career on authenticity, leadership, and transformation.

As the founder of The Katherine Jon Salon and ARKK Education Academy, Kat leads with the belief that true success starts within — through connection, communication, and clarity of purpose.

Her work as a motivational speaker and business consultant empowers professionals to lead with confidence and build teams and brands rooted in trust, culture, and vision.

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FAQs

  • Kat Riley is a motivational speaker, salon industry leader, and educator with more than 30 years of experience in business development and brand leadership. She’s the founder of Kat Riley Inc, The Katherine Jon Salon, and ARKK Education Academy, and an international brand educator.

  • Kat offers keynote presentations, panel discussions, and customized workshops for industry events, students of all ages, leadership summits, and corporate retreats. Each session is designed to be both inspiring and deeply practical.

  • While Kat’s foundation is in the beauty and wellness industry, her leadership principles apply across industries — from creative entrepreneurs, high school students to corporate teams seeking stronger culture and connection.

  • Yes. Kat offers limited one-on-one business mentorship and brand consulting for executives, educators, students and salon owners looking to elevate their leadership and refine their brand identity.

  • You can complete the Booking Inquiry Form on the website or email the team directly at info@katrileyinc.com. Please include your event date, audience size, and goals for the engagement.

  • Kat Riley Inc. is based in New York, with speaking and consulting engagements available throughout the U.S. and internationally.

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