In this episode of The Sally Steele Show, I sat down with long time childhood friend and renowned British Make-up artist Tania Grier, whose impressive credits include titles such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Tatler and as well as famous folk across film and fashion including Diane Lane, Laura Bailey, Suki Waterhouse, Sabine Getty, Emma Thompson, Elizabeth McGovern, Toni Collette to name a handful.

Tania started off in dance, before moving into musical theatre, modelling and theatre and TV acting in her early teens. But it was an impulsive holiday to New York with a close friend and the chance meetings, authentic connections and friendships she made there that changed Tania's life path, with her ending up moving to the US and starring in theatre and independent film for several years, before returning to London. Aware of the harsh reality and career limitations of being an older female actor she took an opportunity to reinvent her career in make-up artistry, where she has thrived ever since.  

 

Tania is an incredibly charming and resilient woman whose life path and the places she has gone will be of inspiration to all.

In this episode we also chat about:

• Growing up in Glasgow and early memories of Tania's dancing and her early dreams of becoming a ballerina, which ended in a crushing way aged 12.
• Tania's incredible foray as a multi-award-winning actor, director Peter Mullen's "Wild Cats" theatre at the tender age of 16 and how her three years in the company was more precious than any drama degree.
• Taking a chance with best friend Nick to follow their dreams in New York and the incredible encounters and exciting new paths it created.
• How Tania's natural gregarious nature, Glasgow accent and innate ability to "charm the pants off anyone" helped open doors in The Big Apple.
• The incredible story of how she was cast in her first independent film alongside US indie film heavyweights including Michael Imperioli, Jerry Stiller, Debi Mazar, Chris Noth and Ice T.
• How an honest and open conversation with her long-time friend Nick made her realise she needed a plan B.
• Her fortuitous beginning in the makeup industry and how her quick thinking, can-do attitude and easy-going personality led to immediate opportunities.
• The impact of social media in the career of the creative and how she has upskilled during COVID.
• Tania's tips for those new to the industry, what she loves about the work she does.
• Tania's quick homemade makeup recipes, favourite brands and tips to combat "maskne" during COVID.
• What music, art and film inspire joy in her every day.
• And finally, we shine a light on others and hear about Tania's favourite charity 'Beauty Backed'.

So, enjoy this hilarious and fascinating episode with the inspiring Tania Grier

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