With over thirty years’ experience working in the beauty sector – no one quite understands the industry like Millie Kendall MBE. From sales assistant to brand owner, junior to CEO, Millie has seen it all. When she founded the British Beauty Council in 2018, which aimed to represent the voices, opinions and needs of the industry, she has no idea just how important it would become during the pandemic. Today she reveals how her tenacity and passion has taken her to number 10 and how she already has the next fight on her hands…

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Empowering people is crucial. We need to give underrepresented people a voice and encourage them to speak out. Only by doing this can we change the world for the better.
• The beauty sector is one in which you get out what you put in. You can earn what you like, work with who you like, and build the career of your dreams, so long as you have vision and tenacity.
• There is an overabundance of new launches that seem to be perpetual these days. The over-saturation of launches now has led to a dulling of the excitement

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Millie Kendall

CEO of the British Beauty Council, retail maven and brand creator, Millie Kendall has been instrumental in the success of cult brands including Shu Uemura, Aveda, Tweezerman, L’Occitane and Ruby & Millie. Having worked with the UK’s leading retailers, Millie has been creating and marketing beauty brands for the past 30 year's. Millie was awarded an MBE in 2007 for her services to the cosmetic industry, and an OBE in 2022 for services to the hair and beauty industry.

In 1990, Millie met Ruby Hammer and launched Ruby & Millie in 1998. This was the first mid priced make-up brand to cut across existing price and brand perception barriers, launching first in Harvey Nichols then Selfridges and simultaneously going on to retail successfully in Boots. Today, this remains a modern retail growth strategy but for the 90’s it was a completely unique concept.

Millie has also collaborated with beauty journalists and Vogue beauty editor Anna-Marie Solowj to launch concepts like BeautyMART. A ground breaking approach to beauty retail that was born from the realisation that retail methods hadn’t changed in decades, despite consumers shopping very differently with increasing globalisation and the advent of online, BeautyMART became a disruptive and ground-breaking approach to beauty retail - the first beauty boutique in store and online, curated by an editor, featuring a mix of multi priced, globally- sourced products that offered a more democratic choice for the customer. BeautyMART paved the way for this new retail approach now emulated across the globe.

In 2015 alongside Solowij, Millie Kendall launched the PR company Brandstand Communications bringing in partner Andrew Perera, former VP of communications for M.A.C. and PZ Cussons, a couple of years later to run the business. The PR business offers a selective array of services – from business planning and strategy to retail launch, PR and marketing.

Then in 2018 Millie Kendall, Anna-Marie Solowij and Kate Shapland (former Telegraph beauty director) founded the British Beauty Council, a non-profit organisation that aims to support a successful, innovative, and inclusive British beauty industry.

“THE BRITISH BEAUTY COUNCIL REPRESENTS THE VOICES, OPINIONS AND NEEDS OF THE BRITISH BEAUTY INDUSTRY”

The British Beauty Council was founded to represent the voices, opinions and needs of the British beauty industry – from hairdressing to cosmetics, cosmetic surgery, therapy and spa; in education and training; and from formulation to manufacture, supply, logistics packaging, design, retail and media.

"We are a not-for-profit, inclusive organisation that works to engage politicians and business leaders about the value of British beauty to the national economy, and its key role in the UK’s creative and cultural character. Our ambition is to ensure that the beauty industry is recognised and valued at all levels of government, throughout the wider economy and by consumers."

milliekendall.com

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ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

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Leading London-based photographer Jack Eames has worked with some of the leading brands, celebrities and magazine in the world, yet it’s been working on the Haircuts For Homeless project that has had the greatest impact on his life and his approach to photography

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• In the beauty industry, nothing comes easy. You have to put in the hard work, which in turn promotes respect and encourages discipline.
• To simplify and refine and strip back the excesses when it comes to beauty, takes the kind of wisdom and restraint that can only come through experience, and having suffered victories and setbacks.
• Social distancing had a huge impact upon not just the beauty sector but the way we interact and operate with each other. It may take another generation before it completely settles.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Jack Eames

One of the UK’s prominent hair and beauty photographers and video directors, the foundations of Jack Eames’ approach to visual imagery is rooted in the understanding that connection and vibrancy must inform every piece of work.

Jack’s background in photojournalism provides his photography a sense of intimacy and understanding. Similarly, his video work always looks for original methods of building a visual narrative to tell a unique story.

Based in Shoreditch at White Rabbit Studios, in the heart of London’s creative quarter, Jack works both in the UK and internationally, across editorial and commercial projects. He prides himself on building long lasting authentic relationships with his clients and has a reputation for excellence, attention to detail and innovation.

Over his 16-year career Jack has built up a vast portfolio of commercial and personal work, with highlights including shooting the cover of AoP Magazine, guest lecturing aspiring photographers at Central Saint Martins and working on his original photo documentary project with UK charity, Haircuts 4 Homeless, who provide respite and practical care for the vulnerable.

Jack’s work is always focused on accentuating the storytelling elements of a subject and capturing a quality of ‘energetic stillness.’

Jack works with a talented team of trusted experts, from assistants to retouchers, with whom he has a close professional relationship and a vibrant, creative synergy which leads to imagery and video that is dynamic, fresh and meaningful.

To date his work has been published in Vogue, LOVE Magazine and Hunger among many others.

Clients include Balmain, Babyliss Pro, Coca Cola, L’Oreal, Liberty of London, Tangle Teezer, Toni & Guy, GHD, Schwarzkopf, Saatchi & Saatchi, Tresemme, Vogue and Wella.

https://jackeames.com/about-contact

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

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As an assistant to one of the world’s leading – and most famous make-up artists – Pat McGrath, Cathyanne has worked with the very best in industry. Grateful for all the opportunities she has been given, she discusses how she now wants to use her years of knowledge to educate, promote and teach valuable skills to up and coming makeup artists.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Education is vitally important to honing our craft, as it instils a sense of discipline into what we do. Those who teach become truly great if the students' desire to learn remains strong.
• There are no such things as mistakes, especially in our careers. There are only lessons. The more lessons we learn, the better we get.
• Every generation provides its own sets of disciplines and pursuits. We are currently living through the social media generation, which allows an instant connection between artist and audience.
• Teamwork and collaboration remain the greatest way of developing our craft. By associating with those who have walked the path before us, we absorb and assimilate the talents and mindsets of the greatest.

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Cathyanne MacAllister Instagram - https://instagram.com/cathyanne_mac_allister

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

After a successful career as a beauty editor at a Sunday Supplement, Lauren was often found shooting editorial all over the world, interviewing celebrities and working with top industry professionals. On this episode Lauren looks back at her career and discusses the importance of building relationships as well as the stark contrast between a professional and personal life.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sometimes the careers we envision for ourselves are built upon a rose-tinted view of the profession we've chosen. It's not always as glamorous as we are led to believe. Hard work is everything.
• Coming up in the world of beauty and fashion is all about keeping your eyes open and learning from those who have walked the path before you. It is a world built upon the experience of others,and continues to evolve.
• Showcasing the work in beauty is about translating a look so that people may see what it looks like in everyday life.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Former beauty editor Lauren Ezekiel’s understanding of the UK beauty market is second to none. With over a decade of experience, writing one of the most eagerly-awaited columns in the UK’s most read magazine, Lauren gained popularity with brands and retailers vying for this all-important nod of approval. From writing long investigative features to interviewing celebrities, she spearheaded all the beauty content in the magazine, regularly directing and producing photoshoots in the UK and abroad. 

Lauren's role enabled her to gain experience working on commercial campaigns for the likes of Rimmel London, Maybelline, Braun, Kiehl's Since 1851, St Tropez, Olay, Herbal Essence, Max Factor, Redken, L’Oréal Professionnel, Clairol, OPI, Aussie and Superdrug. 

Aside from her role at the magazine, Lauren has consulted for a number of leading beauty brands including Fake Bake, Batiste, Maybelline, Superdrug, Floral Street, Let’s Sanitise, Haze and Le Jeune Skin. As part of her consultation, she has provided brand and product development, copywriting, PR material, and visual direction. 

During the first lockdown, Lauren decided to use her time and contacts to show NHS and care workers we were grateful for them, we appreciated them, and we saw them. With her eye for strategy and hardworking ethos, she turned her appeal We C U 2020 into a nationwide success. Managing to secure over 350,000 products from nearly 100 different brands and retailers. These products were then distributed to over 400 hospitals throughout the UK. She inspired a team of 120 volunteers from a hub in London and Manchester to create in excess of 40,000 goody bags. The appeal also donated tens of thousands of essential toiletries to food banks and homeless shelters, as well as over 6000 bottles of hand soap to schools. The appeal was recognised by the Prime Minister (Point of Light award, June 2020) The Telegraph, Independent, Metro, British Citizens Awards, The Sun and Sunday Times Style.

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

As one of the leading powerful voices behind sustainable beauty and products with purpose, Sara has helped to transform the industry using her position at The Body Shop, Unilever and other notable brands to really make a difference. During this episode, Sara chats with Lan about how makeup has helped her deliver some of the key messages throughout her career.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• You always need to choose products that reflect the values you hold dear. This gives strength and energy to the brands you align with.
• Make up has an extraordinary ability to transform us, but also to intrigue. It allows us to create whole new worlds of attraction and art.
• the world today has pressured many people to feel an intense sense of loneliness and a lack of confidence. Make up and beauty allows us to rebel against these effects.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Sara is an Innovator, Creator of Brands with Purpose and Positive Change Maker. She has worked with multiple world leading brands and organisations including Unilever, The Body Shop, De Beers - Forevermark, Reckitt, IKEA and Danone to create, develop & execute their purpose.  She is also The Global Chief Purpose & Sustainability Advisor to Marie Claire which reaches 91 million women & girls, Host of The Start Somewhere podcast series, Advisory Board Member of The World Humanitarian Forum, LinkedIn Sustainability Influencer, Fashion Avenger and sits on The Sustainable Beauty Coalition Steering Committee.

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

After applying for BBC1’s Glow Up series one on a whim and reaching the top three, Leigh Easthope has overcome his colour blindness to achieve his makeup artistry dreams. On this episode Leigh chats about how he has learnt to adapt and use his colour deficiency to his advantage and inspire others.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When we are affected by colourblindness, the prevailing wisdom from those above us can often be negative - industries can be closed off. But this isn't the case. There is always a way.
• When you are brought up with issues that don't affect anyone else, it forces you to work harder. it also allows you to gain a stronger insight into what makes things work.
• When anyone puts their art into the world, you simply have to be brave and develop a thick skin very fast. Not everyone will love what you do, and you need to accept that.
• If you are trying to get into a creative industry and you have some kind of deficiency, then remember that the more you work with an issue, the easier it becomes to adopt into your work.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Self-taught makeup artist Leigh Easthope made it to the final three of BBC’s new show Glow Up: Britain’s Next Makeup Star showing many of his talents throughout the series including working with the Kinky Boots West End cast. Having a full-time job away from makeup, since Glow Up aired, Leigh has made appearances at events, hosted masterclasses and works as a freelance makeup artist. 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

Celebrity stylist Charlene Campbell has over 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry - working her way from the cupboard to designing and founding her own clothing line. Using her knowledge and insight she has been able to produce a range of ethical, timeless pieces that celebrities love. Today she tells us how she has balanced her career and family life to find success.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It can be incredibly empowering to find a group of artists who reflect the style and ambition of your own creativity. This can help your own skills to flourish and grow.
• When children grow up in and around the make-up world, they often go on to find careers in the field for themselves.
• In order to find your way into the world of make-up, always look for opportunities to shadow someone, or to act as an apprentice. There is no substitute for practical experience.
• When you do test shoots with likeminded artists, you begin to find the styles that work for you. You also learn about which brands work with which styles.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

As a trailblazer for cruelty-free, vegan products celebrity make-up artist Justine Jenkins has been one of the major forces in raising awareness in the cosmetics industry. This passion led to her writing Sustainable Beauty in December 2021 and today she discusses how if you speak your truth and show passion you can have an impact – and find success.  

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A lot of marketing language covers up the truth about the lack of awareness in the beauty industry. Only by raising our voices and making them heard can we get the message out there.
• When most people think of sustainability, they think of packaging. Packaging is only the tip of the iceberg. We need to ensure that other factors are added, including living wages to employees and waste management.
• Sometimes the fear of failing can hold us back from our dreams. However, we must balance this fear withe the fear of never trying at all.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Justine Jenkins is a highly-acclaimed makeup artist with over 20 years’ experience working with British and international celebrities. She is also a leading sustainable and ethical cruelty-free cosmetic pioneer and ambassador: for the last 10 years has been committed to raising awareness to animal cruelty in the cosmetic industry, working alongside a number of charities including PETA and Humane Society International. Cruelty-free, vegan, organic and sustainable beauty is her speciality. Her clients include  Keeley Hawes, Vicky McClure, Emily Beecham, Anya Chalotra, Rose Leslie, Suranne Jones and Fearne Cotton. Her work has been featured in Stylist, The Times Magazine, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Wonderland  and Red magazine to name a few. Her first book Sustainable beauty was released in December 2021. Follow Justine on Instagram @justinejenkins and her upcoming blog Justainable Beauty

https://www.waterstones.com/book/sustainable-beauty-volume-3/justine-jenkins/9780711265974

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

Journalist, Editor and Marketing Lecturer Hannah Kane reveals how magazines have had to adapt to post-covid times, the secrets every brand NEEDS to know and how she uses her passion for horses to switch off.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When it comes to choosing our path in life, it is far better to follow our hearts into something that truly fulfils us.
• Make-up allows us to experiment with our identities. It allows us to externally represent the personalities we have within us.
• Learning and developing our make-up skills is an eternal process. We can never know everything, and we need to play in order to discover new techniques and looks.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Hannah Kane is the founder and editor of style, culture and philosophy magazine brand PHOENIX. She holds a fractional post as Lecturer in Marketing: Digital Marketing at the London College of Fashion teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and outside of academia consults on marketing and branding projects through her agency Hack Media. With her background as a journalist and she specialises in marketing communications, public relations, social media, and brand storytelling. Kane is a regular speaker at industry conferences and events and is currently writing a non-fiction book on style, due for publication 2023/2024.

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

With a career spanning nearly three decades, Caroline Barnes is a well-respected make-up artist who has navigated her career through multiple industry changes, motherhood, the new era of social media and a pandemic to remain one of the leading voices. Today she discusses with Lan how having integrity is one of the key elements to longevity and her top tips for starting out as a makeup artist. 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Contracts between artists and brands are not easy to obtain, but if they do connect it can take your work to a global audience.
• When people try to tell you that success doesn't belong to you, it can fire you up and make you want to prove them wrong. Always use negativity as rocket fuel to push you further.
• When you're a freelancer, one of the hardest skills to master is separating your emotions from the job you're doing. It takes mental and emotional resilience to remain positive during quieter periods.
• In order to attain longevity, you need to master the art of thinking ahead and staying organised. Ask questions, remain alert and give it everything you have.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Renowned for her fresh and understated approach to beauty, Caroline uses makeup and skincare as a catalyst for positivity and is known for confidence boosting through beauty.

Caroline’s approach to beauty has positioned her as a trustworthy and authoritative voice in cosmetics and skincare content. During the COVID 19 pandemic, Caroline launched the NHS Morale Boost Campaign to ‘give back’ to NHS frontline workers, offering free 30 minute, one to one virtual beauty consultations.

Caroline enlisted over 100 industry experts, including Makeup artists, Beauty Journalists, Influencers and Facialists. In 10 days, together they completed over 1000 personal consultations.

Caroline Barnes Instagram - https://instagram.com/carolinebarnesmakeup

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

CONTACT METHOD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanslondon

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lanslondon

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lanmakeup

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInE8JY51_y22wqoXEuNs0w

As the Global Senior Vice President of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging) for EverCommerce, the parent company for business management software company, Timely, Mary Haddock-Staniland is a leading voice and committed advocate for the LGBTQ community.

Championing change and inclusion, today she discusses with Lan what it really means to be an ally and how the beauty industry can work together to improve visibility for the community

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The qualities that can move society forward are driven by acceptance, respect, and a willingness, want and desire for all of us to be change champions.
• Make-up is an intensely personal thing, and truly reflects who we are. When we allow others to do it for us, it denotes trust.
• Make-up can help us to find our identity. It is an enabler that allows us to discover who we truly are, and express our innermost motivations.
• In order to make sure we survive and thrive, we must ensure that we are representative of the communities that we wish to serve.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Mary Haddock Staniland is about sparking positive change, in the corporate world as a highly regarded thought leader and in social spheres as a committed advocate.

After a varied career spanning 20 years, Mary was appointed, in 2020, as New Zealand's first Chief People & Inclusion Officer, now the role is known as Senior Vice President of Culture & Inclusion for global business management software company, Timely Limited.

Picture the Venn diagram of warmth, enthusiasm and effectiveness, Mary's right there in the middle. She has a track record of driving key operational policy and achieving tangible outcomes that benefit people first, and their workplaces second. Make no mistake, the two are linked - with one, comes the other.

In addition to her role at Timely, Mary is an accomplished and highly sought-after keynote speaker, panellist and MC who brings the right balance of energy and insight to events of all sizes. She also holds a range of advisory and governance roles, and in 2017 was appointed an ambassador for charitable trust, Lifeline Aotearoa.

www.maryhadstan.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Ireland from a Vietnamese origin Lan has become an established name in the fashion and beauty industry. Lan comes from an art background having studied fashion at Central Saint Martins. Self taught in make-up she pursued her career to heading and designing key shows and is a regular name at London Fashion Week. Lan has contributed to various editorials including Vogue Russia, Vanity Fair, Elle (UK), Glamour, Grazia, Stylist and Stella. Lan is a published author, a regular speaker and teacher.

Known for her creative flair and natural use of colours and textures combined with flawless skin, Lan is always collaborating on creative projects.

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