That Makeup Gal

Stevi 🪩
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It’s me, That Makeup Gal! A business girlie who tripped over all the “shoulds,” tore up the script, and started fresh in her 30s after life took some very unexpected turns. Grief shook everything I thought I knew. My perspective, my priorities, and the way I moved through the world. This podcast is about the growth that came from those hard lessons and the chaos of navigating some very unfamiliar paths.  After over 15 years in the makeup industry, I’ve seen the highs of running a creative business and the lows of when it all feels like it’s falling apart. Deep lessons, fun chats with other business owners, and stories that hit home. Never polished, always real, and that’s what makes it relatable. Whether you’re here for beauty, business, or just a good story, grab a coffee (or a marg), and let’s rip in! LUVYA!Stevi x

  1. 12/01/2025

    #23 - Unbecoming to Become (again and again and again...)

    This one goes straight into the reality of what happens when life shifts under your feet. The losses, the identity shifts, the grief that hits in waves, and the way you rebuild when you don’t recognise yourself anymore. I talk about the thousands of tiny deaths that come with big change, the dust-settling phase where you just sit in the wreckage, and the moment you finally pick up the pen again and decide what your next version looks like. If you’re in your own unbecoming, or you’ve been through one that changed everything, this one will land. Hard, but in the good way. Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    38 min

  2. 08/27/2025

    #22 - Love bombing or obsessive cycle? The truth about modern dating patterns

    We talk about love bombing like it’s something that just happens to us. But what if it’s not that simple?  In this episode, I’m unpacking why I believe “love bombing” isn’t as simple as one manipulator and one victim, it’s often two people caught in the same obsessive cycle.  One giving, one receiving, both chasing the high of validation.  I share my own story of spiralling thoughts, the need for validation, and why I think modern dating culture feeds these addictive patterns, ghosting, breadcrumbing, constant contact, dopamine hits...and here’s the kicker: obsession isn’t love, and it’s definitely not romance. It’s a cycle that needs healing, not romanticising. If you’ve ever found yourself swept up in the rush of someone new only to crash just as hard, this episode might help you see the pattern for what it really is, and give you a new perspective on how to break free from it. Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    41 min

  3. 08/11/2025

    #21 - Anchors for the days that try to take you under

    This isn’t a list of clichés or Pinterest quotes. It’s the real, messy, practical stuff that got me through some of my darkest times. In this episode, I share the points I jotted down, the reminders, habits, and mindset shifts that helped bring me back to earth when everything felt too heavy. These are the things I still come back to, because they work. Not because they’re magic, but because they’re simple, doable, and real. If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or just a bit lost, maybe something here will be the thing that helps you hold on. Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    1h 5m

  4. 07/18/2025

    #20 - Soft Hearts, Strong Boundaries

    In this solo episode, I’m unpacking something I think most of us feel but rarely admit out loud. The weird unwritten rule book of connection in 2025. What it means to try to build something honest with people in a time where everything feels like performance. Dating. Friendships. Online visibility. Even running a business. I’m talking about the pressure to keep it all curated and constant. To look put together even when life is falling apart behind the scenes. To always be producing. Always replying. Always being “chill” and low-maintenance and likeable. This episode is part story, part rant, and mostly a deep exhale for anyone who’s ever felt too tender for the industry they’re in, or the world they’re trying to connect with. You’ll hear me say the words I wish I’d heard when I was learning this the hard way. And if you’ve ever found yourself overthinking your place in someone’s life, or shrinking to stay visible in your career, this one is for you. We talk about grief. Business. Boundaries. And the softest parts of ourselves that still want to be seen. Because even when things get messy, you still get to show up as yourself. No performance required. Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    47 min

  5. 07/16/2025

    #19 - Standing in your MF'n power!

    This one’s for the moments when you feel like you’re crumbling under self-doubt, when you’re second-guessing, people-pleasing, or trying to soften your edges to be more palatable. In this episode, I unpack what it really looks like to stand in your power, not the Pinterest-quote version, but the real, messy, inconvenient, deeply clarifying version. I talk about the fear that comes up when you’re finally backing yourself, the identity crisis that follows doing things differently, and how to hold your ground when you’re not for everyone (and don’t want to be). If you’re ready to come home to yourself, this one’s for you bb. Tune in x Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    43 min

  6. 07/05/2025

    #18 - The heart can’t read the fine print…

    We’ve created a culture where every feeling is expected to fit into a tidy label, every connection into a clearly defined category, and every emotional response into a neat little box. But real life? It rarely works like that. This episode is for the people who thought they were “fine” until they weren’t. For anyone who’s ever said “it’s casual” while quietly hoping it might be more. For those who’ve felt something meaningful in a moment that wasn’t meant to mean anything. It’s not just about dating, it’s about the emotional grey zones we live in when things don’t go the way we’d hoped, and how to sit with that instead of scrambling to fix, label, or deny it. I talk about the power of honest communication, even when it’s vulnerable and confronting. The importance of letting yourself feel it before you rush to fix it. And how sometimes, the most empowering thing you can do is admit that your heart hurts a little… and not apologise for it. This one’s equal parts voice note to a friend, emotional accountability checkpoint, and a loving reminder that you’re not alone in the mess. Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    34 min

  7. 06/23/2025

    #17 - Remember who the f**k you are (and why their story isn’t yours)

    What happens when you stop making their experience the main storyline and instead make it about yours? This episode isn’t about a guy, it’s about what happened when I finally started taking my own advice. It’s about showing up, messy, real, and emotionally sunburnt and being seen anyway. It’s about remembering who the fuck you are in the mess. Not just after you’ve cleaned it up. We talk dating (yes), grief (again), the pull of polarity, and how letting someone in during your most vulnerable moment can actually be the beginning, not of a romance, necessarily, but of a reconnection to yourself. Because your experience? IS valid, even if it was fleeting, even if it wasn’t reciprocated, even if they’re not your person. If it changed YOU (good or bad) it counts. And if you learnt from it, it’s yours… …and that’s enough. Show up as you. Bruised, brilliant, unfinished, but you. That’s when the good sh*t starts. Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    38 min

  8. 06/17/2025

    #16 - It’s dating, it’s not that deep (the triggers might be though)

    In this episode, I talk about what happens when dating bumps up against abandonment wounds, unresolved grief, and your need to feel chosen. But don’t worry, it’s not all heavy. I also get into the difference between love and limerence (aka, that obsessive, electric, not-quite-love thing that feels so real… until it’s not), and what dating yourself actually looks like when you’re not just playing the “self-love” highlight reel. This one’s for anyone who’s ever over-invested in a talking stage, spiralled from a soft ghosting, or needed to remember that no, he’s not that deep, you’re just healing. A little clarity, a little chaos, a little overshare. (as always.) Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

    43 min
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It’s me, That Makeup Gal! A business girlie who tripped over all the “shoulds,” tore up the script, and started fresh in her 30s after life took some very unexpected turns. Grief shook everything I thought I knew. My perspective, my priorities, and the way I moved through the world. This podcast is about the growth that came from those hard lessons and the chaos of navigating some very unfamiliar paths.  After over 15 years in the makeup industry, I’ve seen the highs of running a creative business and the lows of when it all feels like it’s falling apart. Deep lessons, fun chats with other business owners, and stories that hit home. Never polished, always real, and that’s what makes it relatable. Whether you’re here for beauty, business, or just a good story, grab a coffee (or a marg), and let’s rip in! LUVYA!Stevi x

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  • Creator
    Stevi 🪩
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 That Makeup Gal
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