Makeup Artists Unfiltered

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with makeup artist Kellsie Bain to talk about what it really takes to grow a successful makeup business. We cover everything from raising your prices as a makeup artist, building a professional portfolio that attracts brides and clients, and overcoming money blocks and imposter syndrome. Kellsie also shares practical tips for creating high-quality makeu...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the talented and visionary owner and director of Muse Studio Collective, Elona Commerell. A lifelong lover of all things creative, Elona’s passion for makeup began at a young age and quickly blossomed into an impressive career. Her journey started with her work being featured in editorials, fashion weeks, and advertisements. In 2016, driven by her passion for edu...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am thrilled to welcome an incredibly inspiring guest to the podcast. Sharon Wilkes-Burt. Sharon began her career as a hairdresser back in 1987 and qualified as a makeup artist in 2002. From launching a successful bridal business to teaching aspiring artists, she has worn so many hats in the beauty industry, all while raising a young family. Her journey has taken her acros...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the incredible Tara Clark, founder and lead hair and makeup artist at Black Lash Makeup, and owner of The Lip Lab Perth, which is Perth’s only custom makeup boutique. Both of Tara’s businesses are focused on providing natural-looking, feature-enhancing services and products, designed to make makeup routines simple and easy for busy women. What makes Tara truly in...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the multi-award-winning hair and makeup artist, Pearlin McCarthy. Born and raised in Perth with a Singaporean/Christmas Island background, Pearlin has over 20 years of experience in the makeup industry and 15+ years in hair.  Pearlin’s scope of artistry not only covers bridal and special events but she also specialises in creative makeup, This creativity also ste...

Send us Fan Mail The gorgeous Holly Mudge discovered her passion for makeup in 2013 and has since made Perth her home for the last 15 years. Holly's love for bridal makeup comes from her own experience as a bride, and she strives to make things as easy as possible for her brides. Inspired by her children, Poppy and Billy, she pursued her dream in the fashion and editorial world, leading to th...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: having confidence on camera and navigating the ever changing world of social media. As makeup artists, we know the struggle of showing up authentically, especially when faced with the pressure of the lens. In this episode, we’re joined by the fabulous Carmen Braidwood from Modern Media, who shares her pe...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're joined by Courtney Therry, founder of TXC COLLECTIVE &  TXC CoLab with over 15 years of beauty industry expertise. Starting as a freelance makeup artist, her journey led her through iconic retailer Mecca Cosmetica, to starting her own company with a team of artists working with her at TXC CoLab. Courtney has had the privilege of partnering with a number of hi...

Send us Fan Mail One aspect of my business journey that’s been a challenge- is figuring out pricing and how to charge for my services. And I’ve discovered through conversations with fellow artists that I’m not alone in this dilemma. On today’s episode, I’m joined by a guest who truly needs no introduction – the amazing Mia Connor ! If you’re not already familiar with Mia’s work, head over to her I...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year!!  A little late with this episode, it was meant for the end of 2023!! We had a family emergency with my partner having a motorbike accident, surgery for a broken hip- and he is also my sound engineer for my podcast- I have let go of what is out of my control!  Here we are and grateful beyond words to still have my partner with me. I hope you had a lovely Christmas...

Send us Fan Mail I don’t know about you- but the business side of being a makeup artist is something I am constantly striving to be better at. Our future clients are so much more savvy now, so to deliver an exceptional service comes down to not only your skill set but on the experience you deliver to your client.   On the show today we have an award-winning bridal hairstylist, educator and bridal...

Send us Fan Mail If like me you find Instagram more of a challenge than a joy for your business, you will love this episode- it’s nice to know I'm not alone with this struggle of juggling trends, content creation, captions, and hashtags - it really feels like a full-time job, especially when balancing family, work, and life. Today, we have a special guest, Brooke Vulinovich, an Instagram sale...

Send us Fan Mail Joining us today is Internationally recognized makeup  artist and educator, Emma Kayder, with a career spanning over 15 years, Emma's journey began on the makeup counters in Perth before she jetted off to London to pursue her dreams. Join us as Emma unfolds her story, she is humble, driven & passionate about her artistry & career. Emma loves helping people feel beauti...

Send us Fan Mail As creatives, it's easy to procrastinate about the boring paperwork we need to do for us to successfully run a makeup business! As you listen to my first episode, you will hear just how important it is in setting up your business right from the start. We have a remarkable guest, Founder & Director Riz MacDonald, who brings two decades of expertise in the creative industry...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Makeup Artists Unfiltered, a podcast for makeup artists to help support, educate, inspire and grow your makeup business. Get in touch with Nicole: My mission for this podcast is to create a safe and supportive community for makeup artists to connect and collaborate.  Sharing knowledge will inspire and strengthen our industry and mentor emerging artists. I'd love to...