Returning to bridal beauty and makeup artistry with purpose and gratitude

After an unexpected and extended break, I’m finally stepping back into my makeup kit – brushes in hand, heart full, and more motivated than ever.

Life doesn’t always follow the path we imagine. Over the past couple of years, I’ve had to take a step back from the makeup world – not because I lost passion for the craft, but because life demanded more of me in other ways. As a sole provider, my priority has always been my daughter. Navigating challenges, making ends meet, and ensuring she’s supported and loved has been my focus, and now, it’s this very reason that brings me back with renewed energy.

The truth is, life is getting harder – and like many parents doing it on their own, I’ve had to make tough choices. But makeup has always been more than just work for me – it’s my creative outlet, my connection to incredible people, and a way to uplift others while finding strength within myself. So here I am – back behind the chair, rebuilding not just a business, but a future for my little girl and myself.

Despite the time away, I’ve been incredibly humbled to be recognised as a Finalist in the Australian Women’s Small Business Awards 2024. To receive such an honour, even during a time when I wasn’t fully active in my business, means the world. It becomes a source of strength for me, that the work I’ve done does make an impact – and that the journey isn’t over.