Business Beyond The Brush

Sep 09 2022 1
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Business Beyond the Brush host, Devawn Testagrossa, interviews successful entrepreneurs in the beauty, hair, makeup, and special FX industries. You will hear from some of the world's most elite business owners, innovative mom-and-pop shops, and solopreneurs that have inspired us all. You will laugh, you will learn and you will appreciate all the trials, tribulations, and triumphs these CEO's have experienced. Join us for a little insight into what this billion-dollar industry is made of.

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Interview with Emily Gray

Sep 09 2022 26 mins  
Emily currently resides in Nashville, while traveling back and forth to Detroit & LA. Emily specializes in event, celebrity, grooming, & commercial makeup Emily Grey was interested in the art of makeup from a young age. A pivotal moment was having to cover acne as a teen, realizing the power of makeup. Emily started as a model in front of the camera where she quickly came

Interview with Jill Oscar-Salles

Jul 11 2022 33 mins  
Jill is a premier global makeup artist focused on the world of beauty, bridal, entertainment , film and television. Jill is a beauty expert with over 15 years experience around the world. Jill focusses on exceeding her clients high expectations. Jill currently provides services in Palm Beach/Miami, New York, Caribbean and Europe. Her skills include: Airbrush techniques, Corrective

Interview with Gregory Arlt

May 02 2022 48 mins  
Gregory is an Emmy Award Nominee, the Director of Makeup Artistry for MAC Cosmetics based out of Los Angeles. Gregory was born in LA & has been doing makeup professionally for over 25 years. He started out with a major in art history and theatre, and then began his makeup career at the Los Angeles boutique Fred Segal in 1989. Gregory began working for MAC Cosmetics in 1993, be

Interview with Shay Bailey

Feb 28 2022 33 mins  
Shay started as a freelance makeup artist while earning her bachelor's degree from Oakland University. Shay started her career in beauty as a MUA during her last seminar of undergrad. After graduation, Shay  explored beauty full time and never left. She has been a freelance artist, celeb artist, M.A.C artist and M.A.C. Regional Manager (13 year career at MAC), and now a busin

Interview with Dyane MacKinnon (Campbell)

Jan 10 2022 39 mins  
Working in the beauty industry for over 20 years. At age 18 attended hair school, but turned down her place in the biggest hair school at the time in Calgary, Alberta and chased her dreams of becoming an editorial hair and makeup artist. After 2 years of settling into Toronto and securing a job in a prestigious hair salon Dyane went back to school. Quarter of the way through hair

Interview with Eryn Krueger Mekash

Nov 01 2021 46 mins  
Eryn Krueger Mekash has over 33 years of television and film industry experience as a makeup artist and is diversified in beauty, makeup effects and design. IATSE( International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) PGA(Producers Guild Awards) winner. Eryn started her career in the special makeup effects field in Los Angeles. Eryn has won 8 Emmys- 7 for makeup and 1 for producin

Interview with Victoria Stiles

Sep 20 2021 33 mins  
Washingtonian Magazine’s award winning makeup artist since 2012. Developed her own technique in applying cosmetics and began a career path as a makeup artist post graduation. While attending college at George Mason University in Virginia, Stiles secured a position with the Esteé Lauder Company (event and stage makeup). Provided makeup services for concert productions including

Interview with Keri Blair

Jun 07 2021 54 mins  
Keri grew up in Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. Keri Blair is a beauty makeup artist with over 18 years experience in the industry. Keri works for M.A.C Cosmetics as a Senior Makeup Artist on the M.A.C Pro Team. Keri has worked extensively in the beauty and fashion industry for almost 15 years supporting international runway shows, beauty and editorial shoots, celebrity

Interview with Megan Woomer Murphy

Apr 05 2021 23 mins  
Megan Woomer Murphy is a Michigan based makeup artist.  Megan is an Emmy-Award winning makeup artist and licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in commercial, production, bridal, & special event makeup. Megan started doing makeup when she was a preteen. Her friends quickly noticed her talent. Those friends were her first clients. Megan attended cosmetology school when sh

Interview with James MacKinnon

Feb 15 2021 48 mins  
James MacKinnon is a world class makeup artist.  Around 31 years of film and television experience in all aspects of makeup, special effects, and design. 5 Emmys Star Trek Discovery Nip/Tuck American Horror Story: “Freak Show”, “Hotel”, and “Roanoke” Has three Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Artisan Awards Numerous other Emmy and H&MU Guild Award nominati