The Makeup Insider

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to turning your social media influence into a lucrative business with me, Vanessa Barney, and the insightful Victoria from Hairstyling Formula . We're peeling back the curtain on the untapped potential of digital content for beauty professionals, questioning the common practice of tagging brands in posts. Should you really be giving away your marketing magi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Makeup Insider Podcast, join Sarah Laidlaw , a prominent figure in the world of hair and makeup, as she offers a candid look into her journey from a hairdresser to freelance artist to leading the hair and makeup direction at Priceline. Sarah shares firsthand experiences from her career, including insights into fashion photo shoots and the balance between cli...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to a powerful social media presence with Mariah from Content Queen, who joins Vanessa to talk content strategy. What we talk about: - Overcoming Common Business Challenges: Finding the Best Time to Post and Staying Consistent - Mixing Up Your Content: Not Just Sticking to Instagram - Using Data to Shape Your Content and Bring in the Right Audience - Making the M...

Send us Fan Mail When the colours of a makeup palette meet the highs and lows of a dynamic career, you get the inspiring story of Justin Henry.  I had the pleasure of sitting down with this renowned makeup artist and hairstylist to talk about his journey—from working on music videos in Melbourne to becoming Creative Director for Maybelline. In this episode, Justin shares how his natural talent for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Makeup Insider , we're joined by the incredibly talented Liz Tieu — Sydney-based hairdresser and makeup artist — as she shares her inspiring journey from studying business to becoming a powerhouse in the styling industry. Liz takes us behind the scenes of her career transformation: from eager apprentice to salon owner, and from backstage glam to TV scre...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Vanessa Barney @the.makeupinsider Guest: Nicki from The Digital Exchange Episode Focus: - Mastering digital marketing essentials for the beauty industry - Capturing target market attention and boosting income milestones Key Points: 1. **Pinpointing Dream Clients:**    - Art of identifying and attracting ideal clients    - Understanding digital arenas where they gather 2. **T...

Send us Fan Mail The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. Meet Casey Malady , a Melbourne based hair and makeup artist.  Topics covered: Wedding Season in Europe: Casey shares her invaluable insights and tips on how to navigate the wedding season in Europe. From dos and don'ts to quoting for travel and...

Send us Fan Mail The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. Meet Celeste Speziale , makeup artist, hairdresser, and beauty therapist based in Melbourne. In this episode, Celeste shares her experiences of getting lost in her makeup career and how she is redirecting it.  Topics covered include: 1. Mindset Matte...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Makeup Insider, host Vanessa Barney sits down with Sydney-based hair and makeup artist Camilla Leary . With experience spanning multiple genres and industries, Camilla offers a fascinating glimpse into her diverse and successful career. Episode Highlights: Camilla's unique perspective on e-commerce jobs and why she finds them engaging rather than mundan...

Send us Fan Mail The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. "Meet Kerrie Stanley : The Multifaceted Creative Extraordinaire – Makeup Magician, Hair Guru, Wig Wizard, Millinery Maven, and Innovative Creator . Key Takeaways: Tackling Creative Butterflies: Kerrie's here to remind us that no matter wher...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Makeup artist Jade Kisnorbo , known as Jade K , has carved out a diverse and successful career in the industry.  Based in Melbourne, Australia, she has worked on various projects, from Wellness Australia to Grand Prix...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Creative Director and founder Justine from Malone Co.  Justine shares insights into the role of a creative director and how it relates to makeup artists.  Key takeaways: •Portfolio building tip, what clients look for...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sarah Tammer , from Sydney! Get ready to be impressed by her incredible journey. Key Takeaways  1: Embrace Vulnerability & Reach Out  Sarah spilled the tea on the power of transparency and leaning on others when t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Helen Dowsley .  Helen is a makeup artist and hairstylist who predominantly works in the reality television industry. She has had a successful career and has worked on popular shows such as The Bachelor and F Boys, as...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Makeup Insider podcast, Vanessa interviews Louise from Lou Lou Lips , a makeup artist who has been in the industry for 10 years and recently had a baby. Louise discusses her journey from taking a makeup course to starting her own brand, Lou Lou Lips , which includes recyclable packaging for her lashes. She primarily works in the fashion shoot space and does...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Makeup Insider," host Vanessa Barney is joined by makeup artists Emma and May to discuss all things assisting in the industry.  We discuss the dos and don'ts of assisting, the importance of being a support system for your mentor, and the rewards of pursuing a career in makeup. Here are my top three takeaways from this episode: Read the room:...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Californi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 &amp...

Send us Fan Mail 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 c...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, tale...

Send us Fan Mail 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 art...