EP. 136: Motherhood, Makeup and Making It All Work with Annya Weekes

The Life of A Makeup Artist

What it takes to perfect bridal makeup and become a lash artist. Join host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran as she speaks with professional makeup artist and lash expert Annya Weekes, AKA "The Glam Beast" about her unique path of going from a singer-songwriter in Trinidad to a successful beauty entrepreneur in the U.S. Annya shares her hard-won lessons on resilience, building a beauty business, and navigating the bridal and lash industries. She also shares how she's able to balance a thriving career with family life. Annya Weekes is a seasoned makeup and lash artist with over nine years of experience in the beauty industry. Renowned for her expertise in bridal glam and on-set makeup, Annya’s work is characterized by a keen focus on natural beauty. As a lash extension artist, she specializes in creating custom sets tailored to individual client preferences, with a particular emphasis on special occasion looks. Annya is also the author of The Makeup Assist, a comprehensive guide for aspiring makeup artists looking to further their careers by assisting on set. JALEESA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/ THE LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist/ ANNYA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/annyatheglambeast/ BEASTBEAUTY STUDIO INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/beastbeautystudio/