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HAA 005: The Power of Leveraging Connections with Celebrity Make Up Artist Stephen Moleski
Category: Fashion & Beauty
Duration: 00:49:12
Publish Date: 2015-03-04 11:13:33
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Although he loves pets, he did not want to remain a pet store employee his entire life. Celebrity make-up artist Stephen Moleski learned the power of leveraging connections early on in his career. Which helped him transition from pet store employee to make-up artist.

Those invaluable connections afforded him the opportunity to work with stars such as Kim Kardashian, Mel B., The Pussycat Dolls, Julianne Hough, Adrienne Bailon, Debi Nova, The Girls Next Door, and Kim Zolciak.

His signature “smokey eye” has become synonymous with his name while his appearances on “Keeping up with the Kardashians”, “E! News,” “The Insider” and “Extra” have made his face as recognizable as his talent.

He recently added entrepreneur to his list of credits. Smoke and Mirrors Beauty lashes have become the essential red carpet accessory for stars like Jennifer Hudson, Marcia Cross, Gwyneth Paltrow, Carrie Underwoodand many others.

In this interview Stephen talks about how he got his start in make-up. He also gives advice on the importance of perfecting your craft.

“Change, if you’re not riding the wave of change you’ll find yourself beneath it”

In this Episode we discuss:

- Leveraging connections
- Perfecting your craft
- Understanding color theory
- Client Confidentiality
- Stephen’s favorite tool in his tool kit
- Networking the right way
- What classes to take to become a great artist
- The importance of understanding lighting
- Tips on building your portfolio
- A lesson on discouragement

 

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Stephen Moleski

Smoke and Mirrors Beauty

Lou Freeman

Facebook: Stephen Michael Moleski

Twitter: @StephenMoleski

Twitter: @smblashes

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