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What's your ETA?How to make it as an Artist-EntrepreneurMeagan is joined by fellow Ossining High School alumni, Artist, Valissa Yoe, who applies her skills as a makeup artist, stylist and DJ. Valissa, who has worked with Madonna, Karl Lagerfeld and Deepak Chopra, reveals the keys to her success and how she found her way down this multifaceted career path. 2024-03-3047 minWhat's your ETA?The machinery and tech behind the scenes of our favorite moviesSPX artist and mechanical-puppeteer technician, Caleb Schneider, joins Meagan to go behind the scenes of the heavy, often intricate builds of some iconic pieces included in The Chronicles of Narnia, Candy, Interview with a Vampire, and many more notable projects. They talk the fun of the job, the lack of security in the industry and his advice for someone starting out. 2024-03-1544 minWhat's your ETA?Scotia Boyd on facing union and political challenges in the industryFrom Toronto to La La Land, film and television makeup artist, Scotia Boyd, has faced her share of adversity while building a successful career. She sits down with Meagan and Vivienne to talk through some of the tougher moments and explain why there was nothing that could derail her from her goals. 2024-03-0852 minWhat's your ETA?Michael DeVellis unveils the truth about The Powder GroupMakeup mafia, family, cult, community, however you want to call it, if you’re in the makeup industry you’ve heard some things about The Powder Group. Meagan and Vivienne are joined by Michael DeVellis, founder of The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine. The three sit-down to clear the air about the movement he’s created to support artist in the industry. 2024-03-0154 minWhat's your ETA?The MakeUp Beech, Kevin James Bennett, is here to call it all outMeagan and Vivienne are joined by Makeup artist, entrepreneur, the master of everything makeup, Kevin James Bennett. Whether calling out the Kardashian/Jenner clan or critiquing the mega brands, Kevin knows his stuff when it comes to the industry and isn’t afraid to speak truth. 2024-02-2356 minWhat's your ETA?Makeup, science, technology and how Kryolan has mastered the formulaPaul Merchant, global head of make-up for Kryolan, joins Meagan and Vivienne to offer the master class on being a makeup artist. Knowing your product is as important as knowing the format it’s presented in. Leading the cutting edge makeup brand through the trials of HD and 4k shooting, Paul has run the test to master the formula’s that make your makeup look flawless. Kryolan’s Digital Complexion being proof that they’ve mastered the formula. He’s here to tell us all how they’ve done it. 2024-02-161h 03What's your ETA?Kris Evans reveals the key to her industry successSpanning from working in fashion with Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren to her film work on Pirates of the Caribbean and Hunger Games, Makeup artist and Department Head Kris Evans knows what it takes to succeed. She has endured a multitude of professional challenges throughout her 40 year career, and she's still thriving as one of the best in the industry. Listen in as she joins Meagan and Vivienne to reveal the key to her success.
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Kris Evans, award-winning designer, and makeup ar9st began her
professional career in...2024-02-0849 minWhat's your ETA?SPFX Artist Meg Wilbur on being the creator of your own oppertunitiesMeagan takes the pod solo to sit down with SPFX Artist and fellow FaceOff Alumni, Meg Wilbur. Meg tells us the story of her stumbles, fumbles and falls that built her the strength to pave her own road to success. From being a self taught artist, to rubbing up against the corporate structure of Disney, to many mis-starts and becoming a student of FaceOff, Meg shows that a little competitive spirit and grit can get you far in this industry. 2024-01-2656 minWhat's your ETA?Michael Key and the evolution of the IMATSAnyone who is anyone in the beauty industry knows IMATS is the place for exposure to innovations in the industry as well as THE place to network. Meagan and Vivienne we're lucky to sit down with the man behind the IMATS curtain, Michael Key. Michael is an award winning makeup artist who has developed and run the IMATS for over 25 years. He lets us in on how it all began, and his tricks to weather any storm in the beauty industry. 2024-01-1850 minWhat's your ETA?How luck and discipline brought Linda Flowers' career to full bloomMeagan and Vivienne are joined by award winning hair stylist, inventor and academy governor, Linda Flowers. Linda takes us through the remarkable moments of her career where she attributes luck, passion for the craft, discipline and being at the right place at the right time as being the passageway to her success.2023-12-0944 minWhat's your ETA?Reliving the Syfy FACE OFF days with season 4 champion, J. Anthony KosarMeagan Hester host the pod solo this week, with a little help from producer little sis, to catch up with old Face Off cast mate, Emmy® Nominated Special FX Makeup Artist and Prosthetic Designer, J. Anthony Kosar. It's been ten years since Meagan and Anthony first crossed paths on season four of the hit show, and a whole lot of life and career have happened since. Join them as they talk through the twisted reality of being center stage on a reality show, and building their careers since.2023-11-3053 minWhat's your ETA?Master Hair Stylist Marvin Carrington talks skill, texture and cultureMeagan and Vivienne are joined by master hair stylist and president of MACSTYLE INC, Marvin Carrington. Go to his instagram page @macstyleinc and you won’t doubt his success in building a fulfilling life with positive vibes that radiate through his work, his selected clientele and his gorgeous wife and children. Marvin talks through how approaching hair and different textures is more about skill than cultural backgorund. He also revealed how he’s worked to the level of success where he can be more selective about the clients he works with and the energy he surrounds himself with.2023-11-1751 minWhat's your ETA?The Ric Pipino ExperienceMeagan and Vivienne are joined by Ric Pipino, iconic hair stylist who has built and maintained his career through some of the hottest decades of fashion and style. They cover everything salon life, high fashion and editorial. Known for his classic and natural style as well as the Pipino cut, Ric makes us nostalgic for NYC of the 80’s and 90’s. He’s worked with some of the most prominent names is the heat of the fashion industry, including Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Heidi Klum. Rick offers us the keys to his longevity in this ever changing indust...2023-11-0950 minWhat's your ETA?Eryn Krueger Mekash, the special effects makeup artist who brought back HorrorMeagan and Vivienne are joined this week by Eryn Krueger Mekash, the madam of special effects. Serving as department head too many notable TV series and films in the Horror genre, Eryn offers up advice on being a woman in this male dominant industry. She talks her long term collaboration with Ryan Murphy, stepping into a producer role, the lack of POC special effects makeup artist and how she and her husband Mike Mekash balance working together.2023-11-0252 minWhat's your ETA?Raissa Patton talks the unions, the strike and the magic of an airbrushMeagan and Vivienne are joined by top tier industry hair stylist, Raissa Patton. Raissa reveals her view on how Artist's misunderstand what the union is really for, and how as a single mother and artist she has navigated challenging times in the industry and economy. She also offers tips and tricks she has used on such sets as Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America, Key and Peele and Entourage. You'll be surprised to learn what she can do with an airbrush.2023-10-2655 minWhat's your ETA?The new Godfather of special effects makeup, Howard BergerHoward Berger, The modern day Godfather of special effects makeup, joins Meagan and Viv to talk through how he leads with trust, offering other artist a space to develop their own methods as well as big opportunities to co-head departments beside him. He walks us set by step, through the application process of some of his most iconic makeups. Howard explains how his wife, who is a fine artist, has been a critical part of fine tuning his discipline. He offers up his opinion on why the latest generation of young artist coming in struggle to solve problems and how...2023-10-191h 14What's your ETA?James Vincent asks, do you want to be a Celebrity or an Artist?Mega fashion and editorial Makeup Artist, James Vincent, joins Meagan and Vivienne to talk about his unconventional road to becoming a master of his craft. He talks his pitfalls on the business end, Uncle Sam was not happy with him, to his continued passion for educating and creating art with social purpose.2023-10-121h 06What's your ETA?Tara Savelo talks working with Lady Gaga, Smashbox Studios and porn setsMeagan and Vivienne are joined this week by Tara Savelo who toured with Lady Gaga for six years. Tara tell's us her journey from makeup school to Monster Ball. She also lets us in on how her own personal health crisis put an end to her touring days.2023-10-051h 28What's your ETA?The business of beauty with top Bridal Makeup Artist, Alex GilleoMeagan Hester and Vivienne Somers have a chat with Alexandria Gilleo, who among many things is the top Bridal Makeup Artist on the east cost. Alex let's us in on how she's mastered her brand, tying together wellness and beauty, her secret obsession with reading the labels on beauty products and how to handle yourself in the business of beauty.2023-09-2859 minWhat's your ETA?Monsters, bald caps and Cleopatra eyes, these FX Makeup Artist are creating SNL fantasiesMeagan Hester and Vivienne Somers take us behind the scenes with two incredibly talented member's of the SNL makeup lab, Louie Zakarian and Jason Milani. The guys talk us through the highs and lows of working for such an iconic show, and how they each found their way to this dream job.2023-09-281h 05
What's your ETA?Sweat, Tears, Makeup & HairMakeup Artist's Meagan Hester and Vivienne Somers let us know the work and world behind the creation of What's your ETA?, as well as giving a tease of what's to come this season.2023-09-2140 min