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
The Makeup Insider
"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 career journey — from acting gigs in New York to media production, working with top fashion brands, and landing massive clients like Chemist Warehouse and Kmart. Arielle is also the host of an incredible podcast called Process.
Key takeaways:
Building a Dream Team:
- How she chooses her crew for shoots.
What Makes a Makeup Artist Stand Out:
- What qualities makes Arielle say, "Yes! You're hired!"?
Portfolio Power:
- Website or Instagram: which one wins her attention.
- What specific looks or styles Arielle likes to see.
Red Flags to Avoid:
- What makes Arielle politely say, "Thanks, but no thanks"?
Beyond Brushes & Blending:
- What extra spark does a makeup artist need to impress Arielle.
Cold Email Magic:
- What key info should be included to stand out.
If you’re a makeup artist dreaming of big shoots or just curious about what goes on behind the camera, this episode is a must-listen.
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