Episode Overview
In this inspiring episode of Anyway, Moving Forward, we sit down with the incredible Yrica Navarez, a renowned makeup artist from Davao. Yrica shares her powerful journey of resilience, transformation, and how beauty can emerge from life’s biggest breakdowns. From overcoming personal challenges to finding purpose in her artistry, this conversation is packed with raw truths and golden takeaways.
How she transitioned from being a registered nurse to a makeup artist
The role her mother played in introducing her to makeup
Finding confidence and self-expression through beauty and creativity
Her high school struggles, including bullying and discrimination for her morena skin
Using makeup as a tool for self-love and empowerment
The realization that confidence comes from within, not just from external beauty
The devastating house fire in February 2021 that destroyed everything she owned
The moment she thought her dreams had burned down with it
A mysterious anonymous donor who reignited her passion by gifting her high-end makeup supplies
How this act of kindness shifted her mindset and gave her hope
How TikTok and online content helped her refine her craft during the pandemic
The power of showing up consistently despite challenges
Building her reputation in the makeup industry of Davao
Choosing to fight only the battles that truly matter
Learning to set boundaries in personal and professional relationships
The importance of alignment, slowing down, and trusting the process
How burnout taught her to pause and re-evaluate her priorities
Breaking societal norms of always having it together
Encouraging others to express their emotions without fear of judgment
Using her platform to uplift and inspire people through honest storytelling
Her business evolution and the shift in her approach to work
Plans for future mentorship and content creation
Rebirth & reinvention: 2025 as a year of expansion and deeper alignment
Instagram: navareskateyrica
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yricakate.navares
Studio: Visit her at CLYK Self Portrait in Obrero, Davao
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✨ Final Message: There is beauty in every breakdown. Trust the process, keep showing up, and know that everything is unfolding in divine timing. ✨
