The Life of A Makeup Artist

The Life of A Makeup Artist

The Life of a Makeup Artist is a beauty podcast that gives you a real insider look (with no filters!) on how artists really live. The Life of a Makeup Artist digs deeper to inspire, educate and elevate! From beauty talk to business chats with industry insiders and founders. Join host, Jaleesa Jaikaran as she shares her experiences as a Caribbean woman living and working in New York City - taking you on the journey she's on and sharing the stories of the people she meets along the way.

Episodes

EP. 120: Wake Up Boo - 5 Products You're Sleeping On

April 17, 2024 • 11 mins
The best beauty products of 2024 thus far. Join professional makeup artist and host Jaleesa Jaikaran as she shares some of her favorite products that she's keeping in her makeup kit. Which ones will you add to yours?
 
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EP. 119: In Conversation with Jessica Cruel, Editor-in-Chief of Allure Magazine

April 10, 2024 • 38 mins
The beauty industry is changing and you've got to keep up. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran speaks with Allure's Editor-in-Chief, Jessica Cruel, about diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry and the future of beauty and fashion.
 
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EP. 118: My Life as a Makeup Artist

April 3, 2024 • 9 mins
The Life of A Makeup Artist is back. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran kicks off the new season by sharing one of the keys to her success and celebrates 11 years of living in New York City.
 
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EP. 117: Best of 2023

December 13, 2023 • 13 mins

As we close this incredible season, I'm deeply grateful for your support and thrilled by the fantastic guests and beauty insights we've shared. Stay tuned for our upcoming season, promising more amazing guests, industry trends, and surprises during our short break.

 

Don't forget to follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes exclusives, and join our email list for secret episodes and interviews. Thank you for being part of thi...

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EP. 116: A Moment with Shiseido’s Global Artistic Director James Boehmer

December 6, 2023 • 58 mins
What to know before you start creating beauty products. Professional makeup artist and podcast host Jaleesa Jaikaran speaks with James Boehmer about product development as he shares his experience in creating some game-changing beauty products. James also shares tips he's learned throughout his extensive career in the beauty industry.
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EP. 115: Power of Reclaiming Your Time

November 29, 2023 • 9 mins
Lessons learned throughout a career as a makeup artist. Podcast host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran shares how she reclaims her time to reduce feelings of overwhelm and anxiousness. She shares what she does to find inspiration and care for her health when life gets busy so she can continue to be productive and thrive in her career as ...
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EP. 114: From Model to Makeup Artist & Beauty Executive with Cynde Watson

November 22, 2023 • 39 mins
The career path of a successful makeup artist. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran speaks with Cynde Watson about her career in the makeup industry. They discuss the big name brands Cynde has worked with (like Bobbi Brown), fashion week, and the key things to remember when doing different styles of makeup. Cynde also gives listeners t...
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EP. 113: Wake Up Boo - 5 Products You're Sleeping On

November 15, 2023 • 10 mins
The top 5 products you need in your makeup bag.
 
Makeup artist and host Jaleesa Jaikaran shares her favorite beauty products right now. These products are perfect for makeup ar...
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EP. 112: Makeup Artist Round Table Part Two

November 8, 2023 • 46 mins
Beauty insights from the top beauty experts! Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran is joined by some of the most prominent names in the beauty industry to discuss beauty trends for 2024, finding success in the beauty industry, their favorite beauty products, and so much more. Tune in for advice to get you through any stage in your caree...
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EP. 111: Makeup Artist Round Table - Part One

November 1, 2023 • 59 mins
Beauty insights from the top beauty experts!
 
Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran is joined by some of the most prominent names in the beauty industry to discu...
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EP. 110: How To Get Invited To Beauty Events

October 25, 2023 • 9 mins
How to get invited to events in the beauty industry. Host Jaleesa Jaikaran shares her experience as a makeup artist and what she's done to get invited to PR events. She shares her top 3 tips to get invited to your favorite events in the beauty industry.
 
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EP. 109: Two Decades of Beauty - A Journey with Senior MAC Artist Fatima Thomas

October 18, 2023 • 50 mins
How beauty has changed over time. In this episode, host Jaleesa Jaikaran and senior MAC makeup artist Fatima Thomas talk about beauty trends over the last 20 years. The two discuss beauty rules that have been broken and how the beauty industry has changed so drastically. Fatima also clears some misconceptions about MAC products and gives beauty and ma...
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EP. 108: Tiffany Leigh Patton on Career Longevity & Switching Paths

October 11, 2023 • 31 mins
What does a career in beauty really look like? Host Jaleesa Jaikaran and makeup artist Tiffany Leigh Patton discuss the career path of a successful makeup artist. Tiffany shares when and why she decided to make certain career shifts and gives advice to parents who work in the beauty industry.
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EP. 107: Your Questions Answered

October 4, 2023 • 9 mins
Career advice if you want to become a makeup artist. Host Jaleesa Jaikaran's DMs are filled with people asking questions like how to become a successful makeup artist or how to change the industry they do makeup for. Jaleesa does a deep dive into all your questions about the beauty industry and how you can have a successful career as a makeup artist.<...
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EP. 106: PillowtalkDerm Dr. Shereene Idriss - Answering Tiktok’s Most Asked Questions

September 27, 2023 • 34 mins
The best skincare products according to your skin type. Host Jaleesa Jaikaran speaks with Dr. Shereene Idriss of PillowtalkDerm about the vast number of skincare products available and how you can choose the best products for your skin. Dr. Shereene Idriss shares the best ingredients consumers should be on the lookout for and how to create a customize...
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EP. 105: Marcelo Gutierrez on Becoming Fashion's Most Wanted Makeup Artist

September 20, 2023 • 49 mins
Creating the ultimate career as a makeup artist. Host Jaleesa Jaikaran is joined by Marcelo Gutierrez to discuss his incredible journey into the world of fashion and becoming a sought-after makeup artist. Marcelo shares his journey from starting in New York, working as a waiter, the hurdles he faced throughout his career, and how he overcame them to c...
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EP. 104: Welcome Back! Here's What You Missed!

September 13, 2023 • 9 mins
Advancing your career as a makeup artist can be challenging. Host Jaleesa Jaikaran discusses the struggles of working your butt off in your career and (seemingly) nothing happening. She shares how everything can add up to something huge, including a huge announcement she makes on this episode.
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EP. 103: Danielle Gray talks Fillers, Botox & Not Giving A D*mn About Other Peoples Opinions

March 1, 2023 • 29 mins
In this episode, we sit down with content creator and beauty expert Danielle Gray to discuss her thoughts on the taboo surrounding filler and Botox. Danielle shares her own experiences with cosmetic treatments and provides valuable insights & shares her opinions on this controversial topic.
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EP. 102: Makeup Artist Nick Barose Shares What It's Really Like to Have Over 25 Years of Experience in Beauty

February 22, 2023 • 49 mins

With over 20 years of experience, Nick Barose sits down with The Life of a Makeup Artist to share his beginnings in Thailand and how his interest in fashion led him to assist the great Kevyn Aucoin now leading him into his own legacy, a trusted artist to many stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lupita Nyong'o &  Kim Cattrall to name a few.

Nick is known to be candid in real life and online, h...

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EP. 101: Winter Skincare Edit with Style And Beauty Doc, Danielle Gray

February 15, 2023 • 27 mins

We’re in full swing of winter and with colder months comes a change in humidity, exposure to indoor heaters, and blustery winds that actually can make skin feel super dry. 

To  guard against cold weather-induced concerns like dryness and flaky skin today we chat with The Style & Beauty Doc, Danielle Gray to help us with her expert advice and recommendations to keep you and your skin covered until spring.

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