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
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. She shares the realities behind such a high-volume year: the logistics, the challenges, the systems she relied on, and the lessons she’ll carry forward.
We dive into how she plans to reduce her workload to 80 weddings next season, restructure her pricing, streamline her business model, and step away from team-based operations. Maddy also shares the importance of managing her physical and mental health, staying organised while constantly travelling, and refining her backend systems to create a more sustainable business.
This episode is a must-listen for artists working in or aspiring to enter the destination wedding space.
Topics Covered
- Challenges and Support Systems
- Travel and Logistics - where to base yourself
- Adjusting Future Plans
- Pricing and Booking Strategies
- Future Goals and System Improvements
- Standing Out in the Industry
- Showcasing Personality on Social Media
- Building Trust with Destination Brides
- Using Facebook Groups for Destination Work
- Advice for Aspiring Destination Wedding Artists
- Coaching Calls for Wedding Artists
- Travel Fees and Pricing Psychology
- Trends in European Wedding Locations
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