In this episode, we're breaking down why chasing viral moments is sabotaging your business and why steady, consistent work is actually your secret weapon.

What you'll learn:

Key takeaway: Viral moments come and go. Steady work builds careers. Being reliable, available, and professional creates opportunities you never saw coming.

Ready to build consistent systems? This month in the Artist to Artist membership, we're covering how to build a portfolio and brand that reliably attracts opportunities. Learn the strategy behind consistent posting and how to show up professionally in every aspect of your business.

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The Artist to Artist Podcast is for self-taught and undertrained makeup artists ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start showing up like pros.

In this episode, we're tackling something that's costing you bookings without you even realizing it: being unclear about what you do and who you serve.

What you'll learn:

The paradox every new makeup artist faces - you need to be versatile to get work, but your portfolio needs to tell a clear story

Why "confusion kills conversions" and what that actually means for your booking rate

The difference between being versatile as an artist and presenting a clear portfolio

How to decide what work to show vs. what work to take (they're not the same thing)

My personal framework for curating your portfolio strategically

What to do when you don't have enough content for strategic curation yet

Why content creation is a skill you need to practice intentionally

The multi-dimensional approach your modern portfolio needs (it's not just pretty photos anymore)

How slow industry turnaround affects your portfolio strategy

Key takeaway: You can be versatile in your work and clear in your presentation. Those aren't opposites - they're both necessary for building a sustainable makeup career.

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The Artist to Artist Podcast is for self-taught and undertrained makeup artists ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start showing up like pros.

This episode is under 10 minutes, but it might save you hours of stress and second-guessing on your next job. If you’ve ever panicked when a client suddenly wants something different, this is for you.

I’m breaking down exactly how to handle last-minute changes without spiralling, over-explaining, or running late.

You’ll learn how to stay calm, offer solutions, and protect your reputation—because in this industry, how you respond under pressure is just as important as how well you apply makeup.

Whether it’s a bride who changes her mind or an art director who wants a new look right before talent walks on set, you need to know how to pivot quickly and still stay in control. That’s a skill. And this episode will help you build it. 

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Clients texting you at night? Asking you to stay late or help with things that aren’t part of your job? This episode breaks down how to set time boundaries without sounding rude—or feeling guilty.

I’m sharing how I used to struggle with people-pleasing, what finally pushed me to speak up, and how I set expectations with clients now.

You’ll learn:

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Clients who cancel last minute or disappear can leave you feeling frustrated and questioning everything.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to protect your time and stop taking it personally.

We’ll cover:

If you’ve ever been ghosted or left hanging, this episode will help you handle it better next time.

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Struggling to figure out what actually matters when you’re starting out as a makeup artist?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the six real skills that helped me book work, grow my confidence, and stop second-guessing everything.

We’re skipping the trends and going straight to what actually works—on set, with real clients, and under pressure.

You’ll learn why placement matters more than stacking steps, how to build speed without sacrificing quality, the most overlooked skill that gets you rebooked, and what to focus on instead of trying to build your brand too early.

If you’re in your first few years as an artist, this episode will give you the clarity and direction you’ve been missing.

Listen now and take notes—you’ll want to come back to this one.

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Send this episode to another artist who’s just getting started—they’ll thank you for it.

What do you do when someone doesn’t like the makeup you just did?

In this episode, I’m talking about the emotional side of being a makeup artist—how to stay grounded, handle vague or negative feedback, and keep doing great work even when you feel like no one is 

You’ll learn:

This episode is for you if:

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If you’re doing everything “right” but still not getting booked—this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually builds trust and visibility as a makeup artist—and why momentum takes longer than you think.

You’ll learn what visibility really means (it’s more than Instagram), why posting pretty photos isn’t always enough, how to know if your content is building trust or creating confusion, what might be breaking trust with potential clients, and why good taste and clear branding matter.

I’m not here to sugarcoat it—building a sustainable career in makeup takes work, patience, and real strategy. But if you’re willing to stay consistent, stay visible, and stay focused, it will pay off.

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Your first paid job as a makeup artist is a big deal—whether it’s for a bride, a brand, a production, or a friend-of-a-friend referral. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, and full of learning curves.

In this episode, I’m sharing everything I wish someone had told me before my first few paid jobs. We talk about what actually matters on your first job (and what doesn’t), how to handle nerves and stop over-performing, why being adaptable is more important than being impressive, what to do if you make a mistake, spill something, or forget a product, how to ask clear questions without looking unprepared, whether you should take BTS content on the job, how much you should (or shouldn’t) talk while working, and how to follow up after a job without being awkward.

If you’ve ever felt anxious about your first paid client, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through what to focus on, how to stay professional, and how to let go of the pressure to be perfect.

I also share a bronzer I’ve been loving that’s helped me work faster on set:

HOUSE LABS Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer I have shades Soleil Sand Fair, and Amber Horizon Medium.

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Whether you’re prepping for your first job or just getting more consistent work, I hope this episode helps you feel more grounded and confident.

If you’ve been waiting until your work is perfect before posting, this episode is your reminder that perfection is not the goal—visibility is.

I’m talking about why it’s so common for new artists to feel stuck, what’s really holding you back from showing your work, and how to start sharing what you’re doing in a way that actually attracts clients and builds trust. Whether your content isn’t polished, your lighting isn’t ideal, or you’re still finding your aesthetic, the only way to improve is by posting anyway. You don’t need to wait until you feel ready.

This week’s Pro Tip is to add a lightweight tripod to your kit so you can start recording yourself while you work—no pressure, no setup stress, and no overthinking.

Here are some tripods that have worked for me on set:

Atumtek Selfie Stick Tripod

62" Phone Tripod & Selfie Stick

At the end of the episode, I’m also answering an artist question from someone thinking about retirement but still wanting to stay connected to makeup. She asked about offering personal makeup lessons or small group workshops as an income stream. I share my honest thoughts on how to make it work, why this is such a smart niche, and what kind of systems you’d need in place to make it sustainable and profitable—even if you’re not looking for high-volume work.

If you’ve been hesitating to post or wondering how to stay connected to makeup without burning out, this episode is for you.