Makeup Artists Unfiltered Nicole Forde

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 y...

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 thr...

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 conte...

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...

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 sales coach who turned her social media passion into a life of freedom and adventure- you just need to follow Brooke on Ins...