Send us a textMy 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 inspiring is not just her success as an entrepreneur, but the way she balances it all as a mum of...

Send us a Text Message.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 stems from her degree in Bachelor in Design when she graduated from Curtin University in 2...

Send us a Text Message.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 the opening of BAYSE Collective, Perth’s premier makeup studio. This space supports the creative f...

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 personal journey and invaluable insights on how to embrace your true self and shine bright in front of the camera. A...

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 highly established brands including Rusty Australia, Country Road, One Fell Swoop and Myer to name a few. Make sure you...

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 Instagram now! With over two decades of experience and an impressive client list, Mia’s focus on education shines...

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 and safe new year with your loved ones!  Tahryn is the Biz Wizard behind The Social Bolt. She's a content wizard,...

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 business mentor with a vision to elevate, educate and inspire the bridal hair and makeup industry.  Kailah Lee is...

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 and a unique legal perspective to help you set up and run your makeup business. Riz saw an unmet need in the market...

Welcome to Makeup Artists Unfiltered, a podcast for makeup artists to help support, educate, inspire and grow your makeup business. My Links: Makeup Artists Unfiltered: https://www.instagram.com/makeupartistsunfiltered/ Makeup Artists Unfiltered FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633557128960639/ Nic Forde Makeup: https://www.instagram.com/nicfordemakeup/ Nicole Forde Makeup: http://www.nicoleforde.com.au