Today we’d like to introduce you to Vanessa Broin.
Vanessa, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I started my journey as a makeup artist when I was in junior high! My mother took me to a makeup class hosted by MAC cosmetics. It was one of those classes open to the public if you register in advance and agree to make a purchase.
I remember just being absolutely mesmerized by the instructor, she was so cool, confident, and talented. She brought me up to be a “model” and did my makeup for the class with baby blue eyeshadow and a nude lip.
My mom bought me the whole look and I was instantly hooked. Years later, after I graduated college, I got a job at MAC cosmetics and that’s when my career officially started. I worked retail jobs for several cosmetic lines before finally starting my own company in 2010.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Teaching yourself how to run a business with no previous experience, has its own set of challenges. There was a lot of trial and error discovering what worked and what didn’t over the years. I did countless unpaid shoots to build my portfolio in the beginning and went to lots of business networking events.
It wasn’t the easiest path but I don’t regret a moment of it.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I mostly specialize in doing clean, fresh-faced glam for bridal clients. But I equally love going the opposite direction and getting creative with Halloween or fantasy makeup. Makeup is meant to be fun and I enjoy the variety of what you can create with it.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
During Covid, I definitely had to pivot, which resulted in me moving myself and my business to South Carolina!
Contact Info:
- Email: vanessa@beepretty.net
- Website: www.beepretty.net
- Instagram: @beeprettymakeup
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Beeprettymakeup/?ref=bookmarks
Image Credits
Cat Ford-Coates, Marcus Hoffman, Stephanie Selby, Sisterlee Photography, and Lago Photo
