You can know how to blend the perfect smokey eye, but are you prepared to write off your expenses, set your rates, or protect your mental health in a high-pressure industry?

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Angelique is joined by veteran film and television makeup artist, Melissa Street for a conversation that every artist needs to hear.

With over 30 years in the industry and a recent life-changing stroke (at the time of recording), Melissa gets real about what it actually takes to build a sustainable career as an independent artist.

From the hard truths of the film world to business tips nobody teaches, Melissa drops gems on:

• Why makeup artistry is first and foremost a business
• The legal and financial must-knows for freelancers
• How a stroke reshaped her boundaries, priorities, and career choices
• The mental health toll of the industry (and how to reclaim your power)
• Saying no unapologetically and setting yourself up for long-term success

If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure about what it means to build a real career in makeup, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and empowered to take control.

✨ This episode was originally recorded as a private session inside Angelique’s Coming in Clutch Club and is being shared publicly because the message is just too important to keep behind closed doors.

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