The Makeup Insider
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
Episodes
104 episodes
Why Taste Level Beats Technique Every Time, with Molly Warkentin
This week on The Makeup Insider, I sit down with Sydney based makeup artist Molly Warkentin for a chat that covers more than two decades in the beauty industry.Molly takes us from he...
Inside the Life of a Beauty Editor: From Glossy Magazines to an Online Presence with Sadaf Razi
Magazines have fallen. So what does a beauty or fashion editor actually do now?In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Sadaf to unpack how the role has changed, what "cross channel pollinating" really means, and why your favourite beauty...
Insider Edit: The 5 Products Pro MUAs Can't Work Without
In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Julia from Co Contour to spill the products they reach for on every job. From skin prep to setting spray, this is a full walk through of what's actually inside a working makeup artist's kit.What...
From Accounting to Pat McGrath's Runway: Lottie's Self-Taught Makeup Career
Lottie — makeup artist, educator and co-host of We Speak Beauty podcastEpisode summary:Vanessa sits down with LA-based makeup artist Lottie, who made an unlikely leap f...
If You Don't Ask, the Answer Is Always No - What I’ve learnt after 99 episodes of The Makeup
SHOW NOTESEpisode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Vanessa BarneyThis week we flip the mic. For our 100th episode, I'm the one being interviewed — and honestly, it felt strange and wonderful at the same time.
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Maddy's 110 Euro Wedding Season: Lessons, Logistics & Levelling Up
In this episode, Maddy Baucia returns after an incredible season completing 110 weddings across Tuscany, Umbria, and stunning destinations including the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, and Sicily. ...
What It Really Takes to Work Destination Weddings Abroad with Jacqui Bradfield
Navigating the European Wedding Circuit: Lessons from a Pro Makeup ArtistEpisode SummaryIn this episode of The Makeup Insider, Vanessa chats with pro makeup artist Jacqui, who recently returned from...
Celebrity Glam and TV Beauty: Michael Brown’s Journey from Dance to Lancôme.
In this episode of The Makeup Insider, Vanessa sits down with the incredible Michael Brown, one of Australia’s most loved and trusted makeup artists.
Elevating Your Content Game – The Four Must-Have Content Types with Suz Chadwick
In this episode of The Makeup Insider, I’m joined by personal branding and business coach Suz Chadwick to break down the four essential content types every creator needs to ma...
The Business of Bridal: Pricing Strategies with Vanessa, Megan & Adele
In this episode, Vanessa chats with bridal makeup artists Megan and Adele about the realities of working in the bridal industry. You’ll hear:
Navigating the World of Creative Representation with Dolores Lavin
In this episode of The Makeup Insider, I sit down with Dolores Lavin, the powerhouse behind DLM Management, to unpack the world of creati...
What’s in the Price? Bridal Makeup Insights from 4 Artists.
Navigating the Bridal Makeup Industry: Pricing Strategies & Insights from Experienced ArtistsPricing your services as a makeup artist can feel like walking a tightrope balancing your skills, expenses, market value, and c...
Fashion MUA Ciara O’Shea shares her journey—from working with the Pussycat Dolls to Madonna, and being part of legendary teams like Charlotte Tilbury’s and Pat McGrath’s—plus everything in between.
In this inspiring and in-depth episode, Vanessa sits down with London-based makeup artist Ciara O Shea to explore her incredible journey from a small town in Ireland to the forefront of the in...
PR 101 for Creatives: What to Know Before Reaching Out
In this episode, Vanessa chats with experienced PR consultant Ebanny, who shares how creatives from makeup artists to photographers can catch the attention of PR agencies and build lasting relationships in the industry. You’ll learn how ...
Losing Instagram, Finding Clarity: Penny Antuar’s Career Without Social Media
In this episode, Vanessa sits down with renowned makeup artist Penny Antuar to talk about the unexpected moment that reshaped her career: losing her Instagram account. What started as a digital disru...
How to Land a Spot on a Fashion Week Team with Andrea Damyon
In this episode of The Makeup Insider, we sit down with Andrea Damyon, a multifaceted makeup artist whose path to Fashion Week was anything but linear. From her beginnings in ...
The Relationship Between Makeup Artist and Photographers with Eddie New.
In this episode I chat Beauty Photographer Eddie New. I dive into one of the most overlooked — yet essential — parts of a successful beauty or commercial shoot: the relationship between the makeup artist a...
Hair and Makeup Designer of Apple Cider Vinegar, Helen Magelaki, Shares Her Incredible Journey and What She Looks for in a Team.
In this episode, we step behind the scenes with Helen Magelaki, a hair and makeup artist whose incredible journey spans theater, opera, film, and television. From her childhood inspirati...
The Makeup Rollercoaster: Victoria Barron on Celebrity Faces, Vogue, Chanel, and her creative process.
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Victoria Baron, a celebrated makeup artist whose unconventional journey took her from show jumping in the UK to becoming one of the industry's most respected names. Victoria shares her remarkable story...
From Brazil to Beauty – Jaque Di Condio’s Journey to Becoming an Agency-Represented MUA in Sydney
In this episode I sit down with Jaque Di Condio, a Sydney-based hair and makeup artist whose journey from Brazil to Australia is nothing short of inspiring. From starting fresh in a new cou...
Australian Fashion Makeup Artist Linda Jefferyes: How Pop Culture Helped Shape Her Success.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Linda Jefferyes, an accomplished makeup artist with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry.
Inside the World of High-Fashion Hair: Pete Lennon's Path from Salon Apprentice to Editorial Stylist
Join me for an inspiring conversation with renowned hairstylist Pete Lennon as he shares his incredible journey from a 15-year-old apprentice in Sydney to becoming a sought-after stylist...
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"Building the Dream Team: Arielle Thomas on Collaboration and Tips for Makeup Artists in Media Production"
In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Arielle Thomas, founder of the buzzing production company Cinema Thom. Arielle shares her incredible c...
Handling a Viral Bridal TikTok Moment with Grace and Turning It into Opportunity: with Kandra Jones.
In the latest episode of The Makeup Insider, I chat with San Diego-based artist Kandra Jones about her inspiring journey—from dreaming of teaching second grade to building her bridal beauty empire, Twirly ...
