The Makeup Insider

By Vanessa BarneyArts Fashion & Beauty

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February 13, 2023From Salon Floor to Celebrity Glam: Fo Hatzis on Breaking Into the Celebrity Market & Career Advice for MUAs.
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The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney.
This week: Getting personal with Melbourne based celebrity makeup artist & hairdresser Fo Hatzis, shares her career path. From working on the salon floor to working as a personal hair & MUA to:
Nigella Lawson (My kitchen rules & Nigella’s American Book Tour)
Shaynna Blaze (The Block)
Sonia Kruger (So You Think You Can Dance)
Danii Minogue (Australia’s Got Talent)
Amanda Keller (Talking Bout My Generation)
Other clients: Fifi Box, Sophie Monk.
Fo is a warm talented MUA who gives great advice for working in the celebrity market.
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1 hr 26 min
December 05, 2022International MUA Cass Lusi, talks overseas bridal & more.
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The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with International Makeup Artist Cassandra Lusi.
Cass didn’t start out wanting to be a MUA, I would say she is an accidental MUA and a fab one at that. Doing her first makeup course 9 years ago she has gone from strength to strength with her pulled back glowy style and her infectious personality.
What we talk about:
Going freelance from her career as an Accountant
Developing her style
Working overseas as an international MUA
Quoting overseas bridal hair and makeup
Launching The Beauty Index
Kit favourites
Self-doubt

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1 hr 14 min
November 21, 2022Miss Marketing Nicki Sciberras talk SEO and Facebook Ad's for MUA's.
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The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with Nicki Sciberras, who is a marketing expert specialising in SEO & Facebook Ads.
Nicki is a Digital Marketing Strategist and Founder of Miss Marketing in Sydney, she helps business owners generate more enquires at the lowest cost possible.

What we talk about:
SEO what is it
How can SEO work for a MUA
How to implement SEO
Facebook Ad’s
How Facebook Ad’s can benefit a MUA
How to implement Facebook Ad’s

Links
Traffic & Sales Planner + Guide
https://www.thedigitalexchange.co/traffic
Facebook Ads Starter Checklist
https://www.thedigitalexchange.co/facebook
SEO Made Easy (SEO Course)
https://missmarketing.com.au/smewaitlist
Facebook Ads Training and Workshops
https://www.thedigitalexchange.co/facebook-and-instagram-ads-training

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1 hr 3 min
November 09, 2022 In the Hot Seat: Vanessa Barney on Her 20-Year Journey in the Beauty Industry.
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The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast that delves into the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week, the tables are turned! Fellow MUA Julia Green steps in as host, putting Vanessa in the spotlight.
Vanessa’s journey in the beauty industry began early—she knew from a young age what she wanted to do. Starting her career as a hairdresser at just 17, she has since amassed over 20 years of experience. Today, she works as a freelance makeup artist, specializing in advertising, fashion, e-commerce, and events.
Listen to Vanessa’s journey.

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1 hr 58 min
October 24, 2022Penny Antuar: incredible self taught Brisbane MUA talks career, working with Fenty, her brand Kitology and goes deep into Assisting do and don't.
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The Makeup Insider is a weekly one-on-one podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance mua Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with Brissy MUA Penny Antuar.
Penny is a beauty therapist turned MUA who works in Brisbane. Her career began in Perth where she taught herself makeup on her bestie while still at school. In this podcast Penny will teach you the art of asking.
What we talk about:
Her fashion week experience.
Working for Fenty.
Starting her brand Kitology
Assisting do's and don’ts.
Her fabulous career, to where she is now.
The art of asking.

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1 hr 48 min
October 17, 2022Lessons from My First E-Comm Job: Mistakes, Nerves, and Overcoming Anxiety.
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This weeks episode is a little different, you its just me talking about my first E-comm experience and all the mistakes I made.
What I share:
The 3 mistakes I made on my first E-comm job
How nervous I got before a job
How anxiety affected my ability to do makeup
Have a listen and let me know if you share any of my experiences.
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29 min
October 10, 2022Lead E-Comm Stylist Owen Holloway gives MUA's the on-set & getting booked lowdown.
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The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with Owen Holloway, who is the lead stylist at major Australian fashion retailer.
Styling is a role Owen fell into. His manager saw his potential and put him forward for the role. Starting out styling mannequins then progressing onto models, then moving overseas to work in Top Shop, New Look then on to freelancing. On his return to Australia, he worked for Cotton On Group and Myer. Owen offers a wonderful insight into E-comm.
What we talk about:
How the day runs in E-comm
His preferred hair and makeup E-comm look
Booking MUA’s
Insta vs web portfolio - work he looks for in a folio
Red flags as to why he wouldn’t book a MUA
How long a MUA should take
Why he wouldn’t rebook a MUA
How often to step in, on set for touch ups
Taking photos of the talent for social media

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41 min
October 03, 2022 Emily Perett Co-founder and CEO of zero plastic makeup brand Flavedo & Albedo shares how and why the brand was born.
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This week Vanessa interviews one of Flavedo & Albedo’s founders Emily Perrett.
Flavedo & Albedo a makeup brand born during covid to reconcile the founders love of makeup and their plastic landfill anxiety.
The cosmetic industry is one of the bigger contributors of plastic waste in the world. Single use plastic from lids, palettes, pumps and custom bottles aren’t, or can’t be recycled.
Flavedo & Albedo products are packaged in aluminium, glass and sustainable timber, using zero plastic.
Focusing on enhancing their customers appearance, Flavedo & Albedo is a curated selection of makeup staples and fun pops of colour.
Professional Makeup Artist can register for a trade discount. Please get in touch with [email protected]
A huge thank you to Flavedo & Albedo for sponsoring Insight into E-comm, a online masterclass for MUA's.
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27 min
September 26, 2022Content Producer Vicki Tsitos gives insight into breaking into the E-comm makeup industry.
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Content Producer Vicki Tsitos began her career in fashion as a visual merchandiser, before moving into a styling role. Under the guidance of a wonderful mention she became a Producing and has been doing it for about 2 years.
What we talk about:
What a Content Producers role is
How she schedules her MUA artist.
How to break into to E-comm.
Bridal verses e-comm makeup.
How to reach out to a Producer.
Red flags as to why she wouldn’t book a MUA again.
Links mentioned during the podcast.
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39 min
August 15, 2022 Ever wondered what a creative agent does or how to get one? Max from Max Management reveals all!
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The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance mua Vanessa Barney. This week: getting personal with Maxi from maxmgt_.
Becoming an agent was never in Maxi’s plan. With a performance background she fell in the niche market as an agent.
Maxi saw a gap in the market and Max Management was born this year. She represents creative talent, makeup artists, photographers, stylists, and videographers.
Busy comes first, then you get the agent!
Maxi
Key Takeaways
- What an agent does.
- Agency fees work and how they work.
- Website & personalised email – do I need one?
- Bridal work- should it be on my website?
- How to get repped by an agent?
- Portfolios & what should be in them.
- Superannuation.
- Skill vs personality when it comes to being a MUA.
New superannuation rules for freelancers – from the 1st of July 2022.
Find more information at these links.
ATO / SUPER INFO
ATO SUPER CALCULATOR to send to clients.

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57 min