Today we're celebrating the first birthday of Behind the Brush as Beth looks back on some of her favourite moments of the podcast so far. Featuring snippets from defining episodes, listen to Australia's finest makeup artists as they discuss what it is like being a makeup artist in 2022. PLUS you'll hear exclusive behind the scenes stories of how Beth got this show off the ground, including embarrassing technical failures AND overcoming her own self-limiting beliefs that the world did no...

Elona Commerell is one of Perth's finest makeup artists. In this episode of Behind the Brush, Elona shares how she started her career behind the counter in retail, before going full-time freelance, discovering her love for educating and opening her own studio, MUSE. Listen as Elona and Beth talk about juggling the pressures of working for yourself, why your career trajectory does *not* have to be linear and what YOU can learn from a piece of marble (yes, you read that right)! Ep...

On today’s episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by legendary Gold Coast-based artist, Fernando Hervas. Having worked as a makeup artist for over twelve years, Fernando has done everything from bridal to shoots, created an amazing product line with Silk Oil of Morocco and worked with celebrities including Abbie Chatfield, The Veronicas and DJ Tigerlily. Listen as Fernando shares with Beth how he built his high profile clientele, lost & rebuilt his entire Instagram presence an...

On this highly requested episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by one of Australia’s most well-known makeup artists, Mia Connor. Having worked in the beauty industry for almost twenty years, Mia has been named Makeup Artist of the Year by the Australian Beauty Industry Awards and is a world-class educator, traveling the world with her in-depth masterclasses. Listen as Beth and Mia talk about overcoming your fears to build the career of your dreams and why building your personal br...

On this episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by one of Sydney’s most in-demand makeup artists, Alex Perrin. With over ten years’ experience, Alex has done everything from editorial to ecommerce, has hosted her own masterclasses and is sought after for her iconic bridal artistry that has seen her travel not just all over Australia, but all over the world. Listen as Beth and Alex speak candidly about the joys of being a bridal artist, how to stay grounded during your ‘hustle era’ a...

Dani Cousens is one of Melbourne's most sought after bridal and event makeup artists, and she is known for her signature soft glam looks. She's a New Zealand native, but has settled in Melbourne, where she is renowned for her signature soft glam style. For the first time ever, Beth asked the Behind the Brush community to submit their questions about being a bridal makeup artist, and in this episode Dani spills all tea. Prepare to learn all you need to know about building a business in ...

Remember that spicy Instagram story Beth posted on Saint Jack? The one with the beauty brand that wanted the world in exchange for ... well ... nothing? Buckle up, because this episode spills that tea and then some. On this episode, learn why Beth rejected an offer to work with a top tier brand AND her top tips on how to excel as a creator in today's content economy. Episode resources: Follow Saint Jack on InstagramFollow Beth on Instagram Shop Saint Jack (use code ...

Nine years ago, at just 13 years of age, Danh Doan started a makeup Instagram. Today, Danh is 23 and one of the most sought-after bridal and special event makeup artists in Canberra. In this episode, Danh tells Beth about how he built such a successful career at an extraordinarily young age, defying his parents’ dream for him to have a conventional job and creating the career of his dreams. A great listen for artists of any age and at any stage of their beauty journey. Follow Danh ...

Sabrina Walsh is the picture of a modern makeup artist. Hailing from beautiful Brisbane, Sabrina has been a working makeup artist since 2015 and over the last few years has also carved herself a powerful, parallel career in content creation. In this episode of Behind the Brush, Sabrina tells Beth how she embraces the chaos of managing her career as an artist & creator, her tips for growing on TikTok and how to drown out the haters. Follow Sabrina: Sabrina's InstagramSabrina's...

In this episode of Behind the Brush, Beth spills on the tea on her inner critic destroying her confidence and how another creative brought her back from the brink. A short episode with a sweet reminder that we are all prone to feeling that we simply aren't 'good enough'. Follow Saint Jack on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bysaintjack/]Follow Beth on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethwilson_mua/]Shop Saint Jack [https://saintjack.com.au/] (use code BRUSH15 for $$ off) I...

If you want to know what a working makeup artist looks like in 2022, simply take a look at Adelle Petropoulos. At just 27 years old, Adelle is an in-demand Melbourne bridal & events artist, and has recently taken on the role of Education Specialist at beauty-tech giant FOREO in the Oceania market. In this episode, you'll hear how Adelle quickly evolved from makeup student to makeup teacher, how she avoids comparing herself to her peers and why working in retail might be the best artistry ...

With more than eighteen years experience, Penny Antuar is one of the most in-demand editorial and fashion makeup artists in Australia. A leading voice in the beauty industry internationally, Penny is a regular at New York Fashion Week and has worked for brands including Prada, Tiffany & Co and Shona Joy. In Part Two of this interview, Penny talks to Beth about how she started working with Fenty Beauty before the brand even existed, as well as her experiences with racial injustice on set....

With more than eighteen years experience, Penny Antuar is one of the most in-demand editorial and fashion makeup artists in Australia. A leading voice in the beauty industry internationally, Penny is a regular at New York Fashion Week and has worked for brands including Prada, Tiffany & Co and Shona Joy. In Part One of this interview, Penny talks to Beth about how she got her start as a freelance makeup artist, mastering the lost art of networking and how a simple email launched her car...

Are you happy enough with your content that you'd let people pay for it? In this episode, Beth takes the mic solo to discuss the latest feature that Instagram has recently started testing in the States - subscriptions. With this feature, creators will be able to set a monthly price of their choice, unlock a "subscribe" button on their profile and offer exclusive benefits to their subscribers. So, what does this mean for you as a user and, more importantly, what does this mean for you ...

In the first episode of 2022, Beth is joined by Lou Griffin - Melbourne Makeup Artist & founder of cult brand Lou Lou Lips. After being in the industry for almost a decade, Lou is specialises in fashion photo shoots, with brands like JAGGAD, Russell Athletic and Kat the Label regularly knocking on her door. Beth and Lou talk candidly about mental health, the challenges of owning your own business and practicing patience on your journey to being a full-time freelancer. Follow Sai...

In the final episode of the year, Beth takes the mic solo for the first time ever & counts down her top lessons from 2021. Weaving in unforgettable advice from some past guests, this episode is serving pearls of wisdom for running your own business, being the best artist you can be and cultivating the life of your dreams. Follow Saint Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bysaintjack/ Follow Beth on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bethwilson_mua/

A woman who needs no introduction, Tanielle Jai is one of the the most sought after makeup artists in Australia. Hailing from beautiful Brisbane, Tanielle has been in the industry for over fifteen years and has made a name for herself with her flawless work - ranging from shoots, editorial and bridal. Tanielle talks to Beth about building her career from the ground up, what it was like to build an Instagram following of over 300,000 followers and her latest projects - her new brush li...

The Ballerina Bride MUA is an ICON of colourful and intricate makeup looks. Hailing from sunny Brisbane, Laura grew her Instagram account from just 3,000 to 30,000 followers in a year - all by embracing the kind of makeup SHE loved, rather than trying to be someone she isn't. In this episode, Beth talks to Laura about her long & windy road to becoming an artist, what it felt like to be featured on James Charles' YouTube channel & the art of making space to be creative.

Hilary Holmes is a powerhouse of the Australian beauty industry. After getting her start on the counters of Smashbox and MAC, Hilary quickly became one of Melbourne's most sought-after freelance makeup artists. Today, she is known for so much more than her artistry, as she works tirelessly to empower her clients & community to truly #backyourbeauty. In this episode we talk about everything from growing a team to launching a product line, and how to value yourself not just as a makeup ar...

What can't Jack Cail do? From launching his own sell-out product line to being named by Elle Magazine as one of Melbourne's Finest Makeup Artists, Jack has certainly made his mark in the Australian beauty industry. On this very first episode of Behind the Brush, Jack shares his experience climbing the ranks of retail from a young age, the art of saying 'no' and creating the career of your dreams. Follow Saint Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bysaintjack...