66 episodes

The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly one-on-one podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance mua Vanessa Barney.. Finding your community of other likeminded mua’s – the creative, artistic, talkative, flexible, adaptable with a good eye for colour kind-of-people, can often be daunting. Like, where do you start? The Makeup Insider is designed for just that. To build a collaborative online community of artists to build their confidence, connections and help drive their career to the next level.If you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for a long time, tune in now, check out the key takeaways in the show notes and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Find Vanessa @vanessabarney @the.makeupinsider

The Makeup Insider Vanessa Barney

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 42 Ratings

The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly one-on-one podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance mua Vanessa Barney.. Finding your community of other likeminded mua’s – the creative, artistic, talkative, flexible, adaptable with a good eye for colour kind-of-people, can often be daunting. Like, where do you start? The Makeup Insider is designed for just that. To build a collaborative online community of artists to build their confidence, connections and help drive their career to the next level.If you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for a long time, tune in now, check out the key takeaways in the show notes and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Find Vanessa @vanessabarney @the.makeupinsider

    A Masterclass on Branding for Makeup Artists with Rowena from Preddy Creative

    A Masterclass on Branding for Makeup Artists with Rowena from Preddy Creative

    Send us a Text Message.Episode Highlights:Guest: Rowena, a seasoned expert from Pretty CreativeTopic: Creating a brand that captures your individuality and speaks directly to your ideal clientele in the beauty industryKey Takeaways:1. Beyond the Logo: A brand is more than just a logo; it's about visual consistency, communication, and engaging content. Focus on your unique qualities rather than emulating others' success.2. The Branding Process:Rowena compares building a brand to lay...

    • 32 min
    Condensing Your Makeup Kit: Streamlining for Elegance with Susan Lilian from Smith Kit

    Condensing Your Makeup Kit: Streamlining for Elegance with Susan Lilian from Smith Kit

    Send us a Text Message.Embark on an exciting journey as we uncover the secrets behind a chic and efficient makeup kit with Susan Lilian from Smith Kit. Explore the process of transitioning from clutter to clarity in your makeup collection, including depotting techniques, the debate over repressing powders, and the significance of a tidy workspace. Key Points:Navigate product selection and organisation with Susan's expert guidance.Explore depotting techniques, the repressing powders ...

    • 28 min
    Susan Lilian's Journey from Makeup Counter to Fashion Week Icon

    Susan Lilian's Journey from Makeup Counter to Fashion Week Icon

    Send us a Text Message.Aussie makeup artist Susan Lilian has been part of this wonderful industry for 18+ wonderful years. With a focus on editorial makeup, Susan enjoys a dark gothic aesthetic and clean beauty. Fusing her creative skills, Susan creates looks for high-end fashion labels, commercial brands and is a makeup director during Fashion Week.Vanessa Barney engages in an intimate conversation with Susan Lilian, a renowned makeup artist from Sydney, as she shares her journey from the Cl...

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Mastering Financial Literacy and Profitable Pricing as MUA with Justine McLean

    Mastering Financial Literacy and Profitable Pricing as MUA with Justine McLean

    Send us a Text Message.Navigating the financial side of the beauty business can be as complex as a smoky eye tutorial—but it doesn't have to be! On the latest Makeup Insider podcast, we're joined by business money mentor and BAS agent Justine McLean to shed light on financial literacy for makeup artists and entrepreneurs. Justine unpacks the necessity of a positive financial mindset and how the story told by your numbers can sculpt a more profitable business path. She also teases her upcoming...

    • 29 min
    "From Receptionist to Agency-Represented MUA to Brand Founder: The Inspirational Journey of Sydney MUA Nadine Monley"

    "From Receptionist to Agency-Represented MUA to Brand Founder: The Inspirational Journey of Sydney MUA Nadine Monley"

    Send us a Text Message.This weeks episode of is with Nadine Monley, a Sydney-based makeup artist, champions a 'less is more' philosophy in a world dominated by high-glam looks. Her journey into beauty was serendipitous, driven by a friend's influence. Nadine's brand, Beauty Department, reflects her ethos, offering environmentally conscious products like biodegradable oil pads. She believes in enhancing, not masking, natural beauty, using hypoallergenic products like Chanel and skin-matc...

    • 58 min
    How to transform your content into cash and earn income through product recommendations with Victoria from Hairstyling Formula

    How to transform your content into cash and earn income through product recommendations with Victoria from Hairstyling Formula

    Send us a Text Message.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 magic for free? Victoria's expertise as an independent hair educator, combined with my own experience...

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

EKH artistry ,

AMAZING FOR NEW AND EXISTING BEAUTY GALS

I've been binging this podcast as I've been walking the pooches daily and oh my lord, you have changed my life. Just wanted to let you know it's amazing and I know you would have helped soooo many people and when I started out 10 years ago I would have LOVED something like this. I'm still getting so much out of it so thank you!

StephanieDusanovic ,

A MUST listen for new MUA’s

As someone brand new to the makeup industry this podcast has been more valuable than any course, instagram page or tailored research.
TMI is an encyclopaedia that answers all questions from starting your own freelance MUA business through to how much to charge clients and even what some established MUA’s must have kit products are.
I was so grateful to have discovered this that I contacted Vanessa via her Ig account and she has continued to support me and advise me with my business pursuit.
The epitome of women supporting women in business. 🙏 👏🫶♥️

brittanyysanderss ,

my favourite podcast

THANK YOU for your podcasts! Each episode has helped me in so many ways, I’m a newer makeup artist in Gold Coast / Byron Bay and wanted to assist other artists and didn’t know how and your episodes have been life saving. I have learnt so much!🤍

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