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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 Julia Green & Penny Antaur about RATES!

With rates being a sticky point for a lot of MUA’s, Jules and Pen explain their processes for quoting jobs. 

Both artists have different approaches for quoting jobs but both are effective and work for them.

Part 2: Answers Listeners' Questions, coming out next week. 

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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 Senior E-commerce Photography Co-ordinator at the Just Group Chloe Borella.

Chloe manages Portmans, Dottie, Just Jeans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays & Smiggle. She specialises in art direction, production, set design, talent management, and styling to produce beautiful images. 

What we talk about:

• Who books creative talent
• The difference between e-comm, content and campaign shoot. 
• Her experience on Witchery campaign shoots
• Tips for making it in the fashion world
• What she looks for in an MUA

If fashion is a world you aspire to work in Chloe gives invaluable insight into the campaign planning process of fashion labels along with working in e-commerce. 

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I chat with Sydney-based MUA & hairdresser By Normie, whose two-decade career started in New Zealand. From working on Lord of the Rings to glamming Aussie stars like Sophie Monk and Jesinta Franklin, Normie shares epic stories and career wisdom.

We cover:

• From hairdresser to MUA
• First makeup gig on Lord of the Rings
• Working with top media personalities
• Advice for aspiring artists

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In this inspiring episode, I chat with Giuliana Corallo, a Melbourne-based makeup artist who made a bold career pivot from architecture to beauty. Although she always loved makeup, Giuliana initially pursued a degree and career in architecture. However, her passion for makeup couldn't be ignored, and in 2020 she started building her kit and clientele. By July 2022, she left her full-time job to pursue makeup artistry full-time — and she’s never looked back!

We cover:

• Giuliana’s journey from architecture to makeup artistry
• The challenges and wins of going full-time as a freelance MUA
• Her experience working with bridal and event clients
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Melbourne Fashion Shows
• Tips for building a kit and establishing a strong client base

Whether you're thinking about a career switch or looking for insights on making it in the beauty world, Giuliana's journey will inspire you. 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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