The Life of A Makeup Artist

Susan Yara is a powerhouse. She started her early as a journalist covering news stories. When she realized that it didn't fulfill her soul. She moved on the likes of beauty - from New Beauty, Aveda then launching her Youtube channel, Susan's journey is the perfect culmination of excellence, dewy skin and tenacity. Now the founder of Naturium skin, Susan shares its beginnings and their newest launc...

Super excited to announce that we are officially bringing The Life of a Makeup Artist to Youtube!   It's been over a year since we've upgraded to visual episodes and now you'll be able to binge the podcast like your favorite Netflix series!   The podcast can be found on @jaleesajaikaran on Youtube as it serves as a hub for all things Beauty, life & education.   Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/...

In a return episode, we touch base with a friend of the podcast Amy Liu, on the growth of Tower 28 Beauty. If you haven't tried this brand, it's time to take a trip a Sephora. Lui shares the latest launch, Tower 28's Make Waves Lengthening mascara, and why this one is making actual waves in the beauty industry.  https://www.instagram.com/amyliu_t28/ https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist...

TikTok has given beauty a breath of fresh air and I'm not mad at it at all. While Tiktok has been great for sharing beauty education in a fun and concise way, sometimes…its gives a big NO but how about we talk about it in this episode?  

SIIA Cosmetics was founded by diverse tea with very different backgrounds, an American woman from the International business world, a South Korean immigrant from the beauty market, and a Moroccan immigrant from the hospitality industry. With the mission to bring the highest quality of cosmetics to the world, join me as I chat with this growing brand's founding member, Megan Rein. https://www.insta...

Blake Newby is a former beauty & fashion editor that now does it all. Blake started her career like many in the beauty closet at several major media houses like Elle, The Zoe Report and Glamour Magazine. Now off the heels of stepping down as the lead of fashion & beauty at Essence, join us for this candid conversation on her life as a beauty editor, the ups and downs of living in NYC and the privi...

Maya is a howard university grad that is the personification of style, beauty, and grace from the start of her career.  Today we chat with her about not only her incredible career journey and new position at the cut, but what beauty & selfceare really means to her and what her 30th year is personifies. https://www.instagram.com/mayaalenaa/ https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/ https://...

"Good Hair" is controversial subject. It's a topic that is charged with alot of emotion and opinion. The business and politics of black hair in this country goes way deeper. Today we talk about hair health, the ins and outs of hair care while working in the beauty industry with industry expert and celebrity hair stylist Mirna Jose. https://www.instagram.com/mirnajose/ https://www.instagram.com/the...

With fashion month in full swing, working backstage for many is a huge career dream. When I first moved to NYC it was definitely one of mine.  Now with almost a decade of being in NY here are some of the things I did to get backstage and work some of the biggest shows in NY, Paris and Milan. https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/  https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/   

It's no doubt that Fashion Week has been through an evolution. There's been countless articles on Vox, NY Times, Bustle to name a few on fashion week being dead since 2019. So is it dead? Reincarnated or on its last breath? Let's talk about it with industry insider and former Essence Beauty Director Blake Newby. Blake Newby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakelawren/ https://www.instagram....

What happens when you change your perspective? You change your life or sometimes it just your location. Following up for The Power of Perspective Pt. 1 where we touched on the motions of a freelancer and the ups and downs that come with this life, listen in as I share what really happened when I went to LA & the adventures that came next. https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/   https:/...

The best recommendations comes from close friends and that's what I consider of all you.   Here are 5 products that I have been absolutely loving lately! Don't forget to slide in my DM's or comment under our video on which products you've been loving lately!   https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/   https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/  

Sometimes you need to put your own self in check. In today's episode listen in how I had to get myself together using the power of perspective. https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/   https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/    

What do you do when the market doesn't have a product you need? You make it yourself! Mari Shten is a celebrity makeup artist who transformed her lash brand during quarantine. Today we chat with the talented artist on building her brand all the tips for fool proof lash application.   https://www.instagram.com/marishten/   https://www.instagram.com/lashlash.nyc/   https://www.instagram.com/thelifeo...

When you meet an artist with over 2 decades of experience, you stop and listen. In this episode, we welcome the amazing Jocelyn Biga. Jocelyn takes shows us that the REAL life of a makeup artist isn't all glamour. We tear back the layers on how your career can take a toll on your mental health, relationships and more.   Jocelyn is an inspiration to say the least. Turn the volume up and dive into t...

Taking a risk is something Kasey Spickard is no stranger of. This makeup artists started his career at Google & gave it all up to pursue his passion. Kasey is not only an amazing artist but he's played an instrumental role at Google Google Chrome & moving on to build the beauty we all know and love on Pinterest.   Listen in to this episode to hear how Kasey moved from a small town to make his big...

In today's Episode we honor those who came before us. Juneteenth honors our ancestors and commeraotes the end of slavery. While we know the the plight of black people in America is far from over, we share our joy and experience for iconic 90's beauty moments.   Tune into the makeup series on https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/ & https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/ and listen t...

If there's one thing I'll carry throughout my career is the power of patience. When the job holds and releases come, you're going to have to handle yourself through it and all the other obstacles that come your way.    Listen in as I share my stance on the power of patience. https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/   https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/  

Today we peel back the layer of being an agency signed artist with Mari Shten. With 16 years in the industry and 5 agencies under her belt, Mari shares all that she's learnt from working with different agencies & how she's navigated the changes a career in beauty brings.   https://www.instagram.com/marishten/ https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/ https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikar...

In today's episode, we take the lid off & pour out what we've all been wanting to talk about transparently: Agencies.   Joseph Carrillo is a working makeup artist that has bee a staple in the fashion and entertainment world. With a wide range of experience from red carpets, to editorial photoshoots and everything in between. Vague contributor Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire. Jopseph's ce...

Michelle Feeney, Floral Street founder is a beauty powerhouse that worked on brands from Estee Lauder, and Crème de la Mer to Tommy Hilfiger. Michelle led MAC Cosmetics to become the world's biggest make-up brand. She spearheaded the Senior Artist Program and the MAC AIDS Fund initiative.   After a life-changing sabbatical, Michelle reemerged into beauty via fragrance with Floral Street, a modern...

Spring is upon us, and in today's episode, I'm going to be sharing my top picks for Spring in the makeup category. When it comes to Spring makeup, I'm thinking fresh skin, a wispy full lash, dewy cheeks, and pops of color.  Come find some of your new favs!  https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/ https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/

If you were wondering if your kit needed Depot Chopra, this episode is confirmation that you do.  I met Grishan in 2020 via Facebook, and it's been amazing to see her take her love for organization to the next level, becoming what we deem "the kit whisperer"  Grishan Roof and her amazing team are the foremost experts n makeup depotting, kit curation, and all things makeup organization. Her talent,...

Hanahana Beauty is clean brand that's centered around sustainability. In this episode we chat with Abena Boamah and how being resilient has taken her through both her personal and business journey.    Abena was once an algebra teacher that led her to take the leap into launching her own skincare & wellness brand.    We talk about being resilient, growing through life and business with an ash free...

How does a Biochemical Engineer & Beauty Entrepreneur handle building a beauty empire while dating in NY & LA? Today we chat with Khadidja Toure of KubraKay Skincare on how she manages both her careers and the dating stories you won't believe. This is a juicy one you won't want to miss!  https://www.instagram.com/kubrakayskincare https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/ https://www.instag...