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#32 Starting Over: What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Makeup Career Today
February 25, 2025 · 21 min

In this episode I share what I’d do differently if I were starting my makeup career from scratch in today’s Toronto market. After 20+ years in the industry, I break down the essential mindset shifts, business strategies, and technical skills that would have fast-tracked my success.

If you’re a makeup artist wondering how to stand out, build a profitable business, and skip some of the trial and error, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn: 

 • Why focusing on profitable niches matters

 • How to start to build a portfolio

 • How to consistently post your work on social media

 • The skills I wish I had prioritized sooner

 • Why professionalism and referrals still matter

 • How I’d approach networking and pitching today

 • My take on imposter syndrome

Resources Mentioned: 

 • Episode 1: How I Got Started in Makeup Artistry

 • Episode 29: How to Stand Out as a Makeup Artist

 • My Social Media Content Calendar

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