This week we are showcasing our podcast called ‘Makeup Up Your Life.” On this pod you will learn about the journeys of some of the most successful makeup artists in the business AND hear from the artists themselves on how they reached the their levels of success! Along the way, you will receive tips and advice on how to become the best makeup artist you can be. All hosted by the founder of Multimedia Makeup Academy, Devawn Tesstegrossa.
These recently published podcasts are now available to listen at multiple channels including Spotify & Apple Podcasts. The talented line up of guests artists include James MacKinnon, Megan Woomer Murphy and Keri Blair. If you are unfamiliar with these artists be sure to look them up. Their success and talent speaks for itself. This is just the start, Multimedia Makeup Academy has many more industry famous artists making an appearance on our podcast in the upcoming months.
Podcast Guest: James MacKinnon
The first artist on the list is James MacKinnon, he is a world class makeup artist. James has over 31 years of film and television experience in all aspects of makeup, special effects, and design. Although, James has had many achievements something that stands out are his 5 Emmys. These Emmys were for the following films; Star Trek Discovery, Nip/Tuck, American Horror Story: “Freak Show”, “Hotel”, and “Roanoke.” In addition to his Emmy awards he also has earned three Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Artisan Awards. This talented artist served as department head or key makeup artist on over 115 projects in his career to name a few: “Fast and the Furious” franchise, “GI Joe 2″, “Priest”,“Halloween H2O”, “Parks and Recreation” and Steve Jobs Biography.
Podcast Guest: Megan Woomer Murphy
Megan Woomer Murphy is our second guest, she is a Michigan based makeup artist. Megan is an Emmy-Award winning makeup artist and licensed cosmetologist. Her specialties includes the following; commercial, production, bridal, & special event makeup Megans interest in makeup started when she was a preteen, her friends quickly noticed her talent. In order to learn more she attended cosmetology school, later becoming a MAC certified artist.
At Mac Megan learned a variety of skills including; intense training in makeup artistry, color theory, HD makeup, camouflage, contouring and period makeup. After 5 years with MAC, she moved on to Chanel and refined her artistry with their luxury makeup line. Megan now works as a freelance makeup artist. She continues to style for weddings, photo shoots, music videos, and celebrity appearances. Megan has been featured in high-end beauty publications such as: Elle Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Hour Magazine Detroit, and People Magazine.
Podcast Guest: Keri Blair
Our latest podcast was with guest Keri Blair who grew up in Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. She is a beauty makeup artist with over 18 years experience in the industry. Currently Kerri works for M.A.C Cosmetics as a Senior Makeup Artist on the M.A.C Pro Team. With over 15 years of working extensively in the beauty and fashion industry, Keri supports international runway shows, beauty and editorial shoots, celebrity clientele and theatre. Keri discovered M·A·C in 1993 and hasn’t looked back since.
All of these artists have had huge impacts in the world of makeup. They are mentors and have been mentored. Hear their stories on how it all started for them. Receive some of the best advice you could receive as an aspiring makeup artist. Be sure to subscribe here!
