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
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 country to building a thriving freelance career and joining a top agency, Jaque shares her experiences, challenges, and key insights into the beauty industry.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Jaque’s transition from Sao Paulo to Sydney and the challenges of starting over
- How she balanced motherhood and her growing career in makeup artistry
- The importance of assisting in the industry and how it helped her career take off
- What it takes to be a great assistant and how to leave a lasting impression
- Jaque’s journey to signing with Saunders and Co. and what it means for her career
- A peek inside Jaque’s makeup kit and her must-have products
- Advice for aspiring makeup artists looking to build a sustainable career
Episode Highlights:
Every opportunity, no matter how small, is a stepping stone in your career.” Jaque Di Condio
Assisting isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about building relationships and proving your work ethic.”
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