66: From Freelance to Brick and Mortar Business Owner: One Makeup Artist’s Journey with Marisol Orellana Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast

If you have ever felt alone in your struggles as a beauty professional building your business, this episode is for you! My guest, Marisol Orellana, has been in the beauty industry for 20 years and has so much wisdom to share with you. 

In this episode, she recounts her nearly 20 years of experience, beginning from attending a makeup school in Fort Lauderdale right after high school, to freelance work and retail experiences with big brands, and then on to opening her own business. Throughout the conversation, Marisol shares the impactful lessons she’s learned, including the importance of networking, consistency, mentorship and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life. She also emphasizes the power of mindset, individual drive and the importance of always learning and adapting to be successful in the beauty industry.

In this episode:
Marisol’s journey from new makeup artist to established business ownerOne key to building a loyal client baseThe abundance of opportunities you have as a beauty professionalHow women keep the economy afloatWhy what we do as beauty professionals is so impactful in empowering womenThe importance of collaboration and networkingOpening a business post C0vid as a single momThe attitude every business owner has to have to ride the rollercoaster of entrepreneurshipHow to build momentum right out of beauty schoolSetting your schedule and boundaries to save your healthQuestions to ask yourself if you’re thinking about a business partnershipTake Marisol’s local networking idea to build your own community upHuman Design, vision boards and manifesting!
We totally bonded over so many shared experiences and interests in this chat. Marisol will no doubt leave you feeling like you, too, have another beauty bestie in the industry when you finish this episode.

More about Marisol:
Marisol has been a beauty professional in the industry for the last 20 years. She currently owns her make up studio located in Springfield, Missouri, where she offers make up for all occasions as well as make up classes for future beauty professionals, and those who just love make up.

Connect with Marisol:
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Resources:
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The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions.