The Makeup Insider

By Vanessa BarneyArts Fashion & Beauty

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June 19, 2023 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Makeup Industry, with Fashion MUA Phoebe Fever
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In this episode of the Makeup Insider, host Vanessa Barney interviews hair and makeup artist Phoebe Fever, who predominantly works in fashion and advertising. Phoebe talks about how her father, who is a photographer, inspired her to pursue a career in hair and makeup.

Phoebe offers valuable advice to aspiring makeup artists. She emphasises the importance of having a fresh and open mindset and being a positive energy on set. Phoebe also highlights the significance of building connections with people and being passionate about collaborating with them. However, she cautions against becoming too focused on pleasing others and neglecting one's own boundaries. Instead, she advises knowing one's strengths and letting one's work speak for itself. She suggests that makeup artists should try to put themselves in front of people they want to work with, even if it means starting small and gradually working their way up. Ultimately, the key to a successful career in makeup artistry is to strike a balance between being a good collaborator and knowing one's own worth.
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1 hr 31 min
June 06, 2023Part 2 Bridal deep dive with Megan Harrison & Kellsie Bain.
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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 Megan Harrison and Kellsie Bain both successful bridal makeup artists.

Megan is based in Melbourne and has been a hair and makeup artist for 14 years.

Kellsie is a Sydney MUA currently based in California. She has been doing makeup for 10 years.

What we talk about:
Destination weddings
Setting rates
Kit go to products
Dealing with rejection
Term & Conditions
Tips for avoiding weekend burn out
How to promote yourself
Touch up kits

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1 hr 5 min
May 22, 2023Part 1 Bridal deep dive with Megan Harrison & Kellsie Bain.
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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 Megan Harrison and Kellsie Bain both incredibly successful bridal makeup artists.
Megan is based in Melbourne and has been a hair and makeup artist for 14 years.
Kellsie is a Sydney MUA currently based in California. She has been doing makeup for 10 years.
What we talk about:
Enquiry process
Minimum call-out fees
Travel fee’s
Trial process
How Megan & Kellsie get their work
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50 min
May 08, 2023Legal Must-Knows for Freelance MUAs with Davina from The Mumpreneur Lawyer.
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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 Davina from The Mumpreneur Lawyer.
Davina specialises in working with women Entrepreneurs.
What we talk about:
What legal requirements should a freelance MUA have in place?
How do they put these in place?
Terms & conditions - contracts.
Insurance
Unpaid invoices
This is a must-listen for all MUA’s.
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The audio in this podcast and any show notes are for your education only and are not a substitute for independent professional legal advice. Any use or reliance on this information is at your sole risk. We strongly recommend that you obtain independent professional advice before making any decisions or taking steps towards reliance on our information.
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44 min
April 25, 2023 From Corporate to Creative: Zoe Karlis on Fashion, Motherhood & Finding Her Element.
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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 hair and MUA Zoe Karlis.
Growing up in a salon Zoe was exposed to beauty from a young age. Taking a traditional path after finishing school she completed a Business and Marketing Degree then worked in the corporate world.
After reading the book by Ken Robinson, The Element, Zoe took the plug and completed a Hair and Makeup course while living in London.
Zoe has never looked back; she has worked on National/International Fashion Weeks, major Aussie Fashion Campaigns and inspiring celebrities like Brene Brown and Florence Welch.
Zoe is a mother of two beautiful boys, she talks about the juggle of motherhood and her passion, Makeup.
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1 hr 20 min
April 10, 2023 Part 2. Julia Green and Penny Antuar go deep into Rates.
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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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1 hr 19 min
April 03, 2023 Part 1. Julia Green and Penny Antuar go deep into Rates.
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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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1 hr 3 min
March 27, 2023Breaking Into Fashion: Chloe Borella on Campaign Shoots, E-Comm, and What MUAs Need to Know
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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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36 min
March 13, 2023From Lord of the Rings to Celebrity Glam: By Normie's Two-Decade Journey in Hair & Makeup
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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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1 hr 33 min
February 27, 2023From Architecture to Makeup Artistry: Giuliana Corallo’s Journey to Becoming a Full-Time MUA
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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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1 hr 7 min