About Us
Rhoda Johnson is dedicated to elevating the leadership presence of professionals with wellness based image strategies as a Hollywood Trained Image Brand Strategist, Makeup Artist, and Jewelry Designer. She is the Creative Visionary and Founder of Rhoda Design Group offering Image Consulting Services for professionals and organizations with transformative private sessions and workshops sharing her expertise from over 35 years immersed in the Beauty and Fashion Industries working for prestigious brands. Rhoda is a sought after keynote speaker. She is the author of 50 Plus Marketplace News “Ageless Beauty” articles, Entrepreneur Platform Digital Magazine’s Personal Brand articles and her blogs.
Rhoda has provided Image Consultation to Motown celebrities Stevie Wonder and Freda Payne, International Model Nikki Taylor, ESPN’s Sport Reporters Joe Thiesman and Mike Patrick, Politicians, Attorneys, Ted Talk Speakers, Authors, and Global leader Thandeka Tutu- Gxashe (Bishop Desmond Tutu’s oldest daughter). She has also consulted Sales teams, Executives and Entrepreneurs.
Rhoda has presented Image Strategies for Denver Startup Week, Women’s Forum, Second Act Women, Oakwood Homes, Coldwell Banker, College Track, Emerge Political Candidates, BBI, Colorado Psychologists, Mile High United Way, Women Playing Bigger Conference, and CSU.
Rhoda was a featured guest on Dr. Peg’s radio show, Judith Briles national radio show “Author U”, and on the Artful Entrepreneur Podcast.
Rhoda has a BA in Fashion Merchandising from Brooks College in Long Beach, California; Certificate of Makeup Artistry from Cinema Secrets in Burbank California, studying under the legendary Hollywood Makeup Artist Stein family. She is licensed to teach Personal Development from John Robert Powers in Cerritos, California and JF Images Talent Agency in Denver, Colorado. She continues her professional education with mastermind groups, virtual courses and in networking.
WBE and WOSB certified.
My Journey from Hollywood to Boardroom, Celebrating 20 years of Empowering Women
From the moment I saw the elegant women of New Hope Baptist Church serving with grace and purpose, I was inspired to begin my journey in image transformation. Charm school, debutante training, and a degree from a private fashion college in Long Beach set the stage.
An unexpected introduction to Smokey Robinson and songwriter Johnny Bristol led to Soul Train appearances and exposure to L.A.’s celebrity culture. After earning my fashion degree, I enrolled at the John Robert Powers School of Modeling to refine my image for high-level opportunities. Upon graduation, I received my Image Consulting license, followed by professional makeup training under the legendary Stein family of Cinema Secrets in Burbank. These experiences laid the foundation for empowering others.
A turning point came when a photographer friend encouraged me to enter a beauty contest in Marina Del Rey. I hesitated, but said yes and was honored to win. The judges shared that I stood out because of my elegance. That recognition led to appearances on The Jeffersons, The Dating Show, Facts of Life, and Diff’rent Strokes.Despite making $600/day as an extra, something was missing. A friend reminded me: “Do what fulfills you.” That wisdom led me to my true purpose- empowering professional women with the tools to elevate their image, access greater opportunities, and lead with intention.
As a makeup artist for Saks, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus, I discovered how beauty and fashion together refine leadership presence. That passion became a calling: to help professional women align their inner clarity with their outer image.What began as a desire to create a makeup line specifically for professionals has since evolved into a boutique personal branding firm, rooted in wellness, style, and lasting transformation. Because true presence is the alignment of your inner clarity with your outer image.
With the support of my dear friend Alice Rock—a brilliant color expert—we co-created a unique color analysis system based on warm, cool, and neutral palettes. This foundation inspired our Executive Makeup Kits, now trademarked for their innovation and convenience. These mineral-based collections function as a coordinated makeup wardrobe where eyeshadows double as brow colors and liners. TSA-approved and designed for quick, polished application, they’re tailored to professional women navigating both virtual and in-person leadership settings.
Now, as Rhoda Design Group celebrates 20 years in business, I invite you to explore the beautiful ways we can help you refine your leadership presence through image, wellness, and personal brand strategy. Explore ouir Professional Services page to discover your next level of presence. Because how you show up should reflect all of who you are becoming.
In support of non-profits
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Supporting the Women's Foundation of Colorado Luncheon
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Supporting Dancing with Breast Cancer Stars Event
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Camp Experience Sisters supporting non-profits together!
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Supporting Tutudesk.org with Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe, oldest daughter of Bishop Desmond Tutu
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My Clothes to Kids Denver Friends. I have supported CTKD for many years
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Supporting 100 Men Who Cook Denver Fundraiser Event
Our Strategic Partners
Natasha Taplin
Natasha the Founder and Head Tech Consultant at Techlypros. Her expertise is in all things online including design, software, apps, websites, and automation. She’s known to problem solve the digital dramas to help you get unstuck in your business when it comes to tech. Over the years she’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs with their online business.
Techlypros is the help desk for solopreneurs that currently have or aspire to have an online business. They offer just-in-time help with “Ask the Techlypros” or you can get started for free.
Mari Geasir
Mari is a speaker, consultant, and "influence architect" who has been helping entrepreneurs and corporate leaders increase their communications impact since 1999.
She works with excellence-driven professionals to help them build robust skills for handling high-stakes conversations, increasing their leadership presence, enhancing critical thinking, and creating more powerful speeches and presentations.
Her work is grounded in organizational communication, business development, the neuroscience of peak performance, speech physiology, applied improvisation, and live theatre performance.
Mari Geasair is a member of the National Speakers' Association, the Applied Improv Network, and an RLMC Certified Voice Coach.
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Monico Candelaria
Monico is the Founder and Photographer/Videographer for Monico Photography, Inc. He is the brilliant photographer for all the Rhoda Design Group products. He started his career in his home state New Mexico where his commercial photography work in advertising, corporate and environmental portraits, helping many clients such as Lovelace Hospital, Sandia Casino, NM Educators Federal Credit Union, Furrs Groceries and many more. In 2001 he migrated to the Arvada, CO for opportunities and to join other family members with their love for this beautiful state. Since then, He’s been helping many businesses and individual show their best side using his camera for still and video. Monico is passionate about his work and stays up-to-date on camera equipment and techniques to deliver exceptional value. Various clients today have many backgrounds and direction that he has helped grow their company with his critical eye and ability to catch beauty with people and their product or service that sells: www.monicophoto.com
Karen Liz Albert
Karen is a Social Media strategist, expert, speaker, and owner of Behind Your Curtain. She is the Social Media Strategist for Rhoda Design Group.
Karen has over 20 years experience in marketing, training and consulting. She has Launched targeted Social Media marketing campaigns for real estate professionals, authors & entrepreneurs.
She achieves tangible marketing results for clients by strategically promoting brand awareness and increasing customers. Karen created the popular 30-day social media facelift program that has, to date, helped over 350 professionals create and maintain a high-quality and consistent online presence that has lead to over 20 million in sales!
She offers educational presentations, hands-on workshops and e-learning courses targeted specifically towards educating professionals on the value of Social Media and Internet Marketing for their business and their individual brand. Karen hosts her own show on WomenOnTV.tv and is a sought-after social media subject matter expert guest on nationwide radio & media broadcasts such as Pat Hiban, Inman Magazine, Online Entrepreneur Magazine + more. She is the lead singer in her local band and enjoys volunteering to aid in the needs of her community.
https://behindyourcurtain.com/
Jason Tucker
Jason is a Narrative Designer. If your business needs to break into a new market, or your current clients are not your IDEAL clients, we’re here to help! At JHT Design Studios, we have a story-based approach that is custom-designed to connect you to your ideal audience. We call it NARRATIVE DESIGN. Awards won. Years in business. Company culture. Customer service. Amazing achievements, but none address the most essential part of your business…YOUR CUSTOMER. We help organizations refocus on the customer, and how their brand might transform their lives to build BRANDRELATABILITY, RETURNABILITY, and SHARABILITY.Simply put, we exist to MAKE YOUR BUSINESS BINGE-WORTHY! Learn more at jhtdesign.com.