The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. Meet Casey Malady, a Melbourne based hair and makeup artist.  Topics covered: Wedding Season in Europe: Casey shares her invaluable insights and tips on how to navigate the wedding season in Europe. From dos and don'ts to quoting for travel and what to pack, Casey spills all the secrets to ensure a successful and stress-free wedding season abroad.  Fabulous Career Highlights: Casey's career has been nothing short of amazing. She was a part of the creat ..read more

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The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. "Meet Kerrie Stanley: The Multifaceted Creative Extraordinaire – Makeup Magician, Hair Guru, Wig Wizard, Millinery Maven, and Innovative Creator. Key Takeaways: Tackling Creative Butterflies: Kerrie's here to remind us that no matter where we stand on our creative journey, those nagging anxieties and self-doubts are universal. Yet, with experience, we get better at taming them. So, for all you budding and starry-eyed creators out there, remember to toughen up and ..read more

The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with Makeup artist Jade Kisnorbo, known as Jade K, has carved out a diverse and successful career in the industry.  Based in Melbourne, Australia, she has worked on various projects, from Wellness Australia to Grand Prix races, and has had the privilege of collaborating with celebrities. What distinguishes Jade is her unwavering positive mindset and infectious upbeat energy. Key takeaways: The Power of Mindset Persistence and ..read more

The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with Creative Director and founder Justine from Malone Co.  Justine shares insights into the role of a creative director and how it relates to makeup artists.  Key takeaways: Portfolio building tip, what clients look for in a folio.  On-set advice, what's expected of a MUA on set.  Breaking into the industry.  Don't miss this informative and inspiring conversation! Show links Hairstyling for MUA’s 4 ..read more

The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with Sarah Tammer, from Sydney! Get ready to be impressed by her incredible journey. Key Takeaways  1: Embrace Vulnerability & Reach Out  Sarah spilled the tea on the power of transparency and leaning on others when the going gets tough. Need a hand? Seek advice? Connect with your fellow makeup aficionados! Remember, rough patches happen to all of us. By sharing our ups and downs, we create bonds that last a lifetime. 2 ..read more

The Makeup Insider is a fortnightly podcast exploring the life and career of makeup artists, hosted by freelance MUA Vanessa Barney. This week: Getting personal with Helen Dowsley.  Helen is a makeup artist and hairstylist who predominantly works in the reality television industry. She has had a successful career and has worked on popular shows such as The Bachelor and F Boys, as well as with celebrities like Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, and Katy Perry. Helen shared her fascinating journey and dropped some incredible advice on how to break into the makeup industry and thrive in it. Here a ..read more

In this episode of the Makeup Insider podcast, Vanessa interviews Louise from Lou Lou Lips, a makeup artist who has been in the industry for 10 years and recently had a baby. Louise discusses her journey from taking a makeup course to starting her own brand, Lou Lou Lips, which includes recyclable packaging for her lashes. She primarily works in the fashion shoot space and does some bridal work as well.    What you’ll learn: The importance of building a reliable MUA community. Career growth through hard work. How Lou created her makeup brand. Balancing motherhood and c ..read more

  In this episode of "The Makeup Insider," host Vanessa Barney is joined by makeup artists Emma and May to discuss all things assisting in the industry.  We discuss the dos and don'ts of assisting, the importance of being a support system for your mentor, and the rewards of pursuing a career in makeup. Here are my top three takeaways from this episode: Read the room: As an assistant, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and the vibe on set. Don't go in with a preconceived notion of what you should be doing. Instead, take cues from your mentor and be open to adapting to ..read more

In this episode of the Makeup Insider, host Vanessa Barney interviews hair and makeup artist Phoebe Fever, who predominantly works in fashion and advertising. Phoebe talks about how her father, who is a photographer, inspired her to pursue a career in hair and makeup.    Phoebe offers valuable advice to aspiring makeup artists. She emphasises the importance of having a fresh and open mindset and being a positive energy on set. Phoebe also highlights the significance of building connections with people and being passionate about collaborating with them. However, she cautions against b ..read more