The Ballerina Bride (aka Laura Hohua)

Today we're celebrating the first birthday of Behind the Brush as Beth looks back on some of her favourite moments of the podcast so far. Featuring snippets from defining episodes, listen to  Australia's finest makeup artists as they discuss what it is like being a makeup artist in 2022. PLUS you'll hear exclusive behind the scenes stories of how Beth got this show off the ground, including embarrassing technical failures AND overcoming her own self-limiting beliefs that the world did not need another new podcast.

With an abundance of gratitude and good vibes, thank you to all the listeners of this show that make the hard work we put into the podcast so very worth it. Cheers to the first year!

Episode resources:

• Listen to Jack Cail’s Episode
• Listen to Hilary Holmes’ Episode
• Listen to Penny Antuar (pt. 2) Episode
• Listen to Alex Perrin’s Episode
• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Shop Saint Jack (using code BRUSH15 for 15% off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts 
• Follow and rate on Spotify

Elona Commerell is one of Perth's finest makeup artists. In this episode of Behind the Brush, Elona shares how she started her career behind the counter in retail, before going full-time freelance, discovering her love for educating and opening her own studio, MUSE. 

Listen as Elona and Beth talk about juggling the pressures of working for yourself, why your career trajectory does *not* have to be linear and what YOU can learn from a piece of marble (yes, you read that right)! 

Episode resources:

• Follow Elona on Instagram
• Elona’s studio MUSE
• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Shop Saint Jack (using code BRUSH15 for 15% off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts 
• Follow and rate on Spotify

On today’s episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by legendary Gold Coast-based artist, Fernando Hervas. Having worked as a makeup artist for over twelve years, Fernando has done everything from bridal to shoots, created an amazing product line with Silk Oil of Morocco and worked with celebrities including Abbie Chatfield, The Veronicas and DJ Tigerlily. 

Listen as Fernando shares with Beth how he built his high profile clientele, lost & rebuilt his entire Instagram presence and why working in retail might be your best way to crack into this amazing industry. 

Episode resources:

• Follow Fernando on Instagram
• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Shop Saint Jack (using code BRUSH15 for 15% off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts 
• Follow and rate on Spotify

On this highly requested episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by one of Australia’s most well-known makeup artists, Mia Connor. Having worked in the beauty industry for almost twenty years, Mia has been named Makeup Artist of the Year by the Australian Beauty Industry Awards and is a world-class educator, traveling the world with her in-depth masterclasses. 

Listen as Beth and Mia talk about overcoming your fears to build the career of your dreams and why building your personal brand on social media is just as important as building your business. 

Episode resources:

• Follow Mia on Instagram
• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Shop Saint Jack (using code BRUSH15 for 15% off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts 
• Follow and rate on Spotify

On this episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by one of Sydney’s most in-demand makeup artists, Alex Perrin. With over ten years’ experience, Alex has done everything from editorial to ecommerce, has hosted her own masterclasses and is sought after for her iconic bridal artistry that has seen her travel not just all over Australia, but all over the world. 

Listen as Beth and Alex speak candidly about the joys of being a bridal artist, how to stay grounded during your ‘hustle era’ and why you should NEVER forget why you started. 

Episode resources:

• Follow Alex on Instagram
• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Shop Saint Jack (using code BRUSH15 for 15% off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts 
• Follow and rate on Spotify

Dani Cousens is one of Melbourne's most sought after bridal and event makeup artists, and she is known for her signature soft glam looks. She's a New Zealand native, but has settled in Melbourne, where she is renowned for her signature soft glam style. 

For the first time ever, Beth asked the Behind the Brush community to submit their questions about being a bridal makeup artist, and in this episode Dani spills all tea. Prepare to learn all you need to know about building a business in the bridal industry and be inspired for the upcoming season. 

Find out more about Dani:

• Dani’s Instagram
• Dani’s Website
• Makeup By Dani Academy

Episode resources:

• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Shop Saint Jack (use code BRUSH15 for $$ off) 

Remember that spicy Instagram story Beth posted on Saint Jack? The one with the beauty brand that wanted the world in exchange for ... well ... nothing? Buckle up, because this episode spills that tea and then some. 

On this episode, learn why Beth rejected an offer to work with a top tier brand AND her top tips on how to excel as a creator in today's content economy.  

Episode resources:

• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Shop Saint Jack  (use code BRUSH15 for $$ off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts 
• Follow and rate on Spotify

Nine years ago, at just 13 years of age, Danh Doan started a makeup Instagram. Today, Danh is 23 and one of the most sought-after bridal and special event makeup artists in Canberra. 

In this episode, Danh tells Beth about how he built such a successful career at an extraordinarily young age, defying his parents’ dream for him to have a conventional job and creating the career of his dreams. A great listen for artists of any age and at any stage of their beauty journey.

Follow Danh 

• Follow Danh on Instagram 
• Follow Danh on TikTok 

Follow Beth / Saint Jack:

• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on TikTok
• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Saint Jack on TikTok 
• Shop Saint Jack (use code BRUSH15 for $$ off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

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Sabrina Walsh is the picture of a modern makeup artist. Hailing from beautiful Brisbane, Sabrina has been a working makeup artist since 2015 and over the last few years has also carved herself a powerful, parallel career in content creation. 

In this episode of Behind the Brush, Sabrina tells Beth how she embraces the chaos of managing her career as an artist & creator, her tips for growing on TikTok and how to drown out the haters. 

Follow Sabrina:

• Sabrina's Instagram
• Sabrina's TikTok

Follow Beth / Saint Jack: 

• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram 
• Follow Beth on Instagram 
• Follow Saint Jack on TikTok
• Shop Saint Jack (use code BRUSH15 for $$ off)

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

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In this episode of Behind the Brush, Beth spills on the tea on her inner critic destroying her confidence and how another creative brought her back from the brink. A short episode with a sweet reminder that we are all prone to feeling that we simply aren't 'good enough'. 

• Follow Saint Jack on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bysaintjack/]
• Follow Beth on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethwilson_mua/]
• Shop Saint Jack [https://saintjack.com.au/] (use code BRUSH15 for $$ off) 

If you enjoyed this episode then please :

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• Follow and rate on Spotify