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
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 film and special effects to a pivotal role at Make Up For Ever, Andrea shares how a combination of skill, perseverance, and relationship-building helped shape her career.
We dive into the real logistics of Fashion Week—team coordination, last-minute curveballs, and navigating the industry’s financial grey areas. Plus, Andrea offers grounded advice on how to build your career without losing your individuality.
Key Takeaways:
- Why genuine connection is your best career currency
- The value (and limits) of product sponsorships
- Navigating backstage etiquette and social media rules
- Learning to trust your timing and your process
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