In this episode of "It Takes A Village To Raise An Entrepreneur", meet Daniel Martin, a makeup artist, entrepreneur, investor, and the Global Director of Artistry and Education at Tatcha. From his early club kid days, exploring his sexuality, to becoming Tatcha's first Asian Global Director, Daniel takes us on a journey through the pivotal moments that shaped his career and overall perspective.

Based in New York, Daniel's career began as an independent makeup artist in 2004. His work has graced the pages of prestigious magazines like Vogue, Marie Claire, ELLE, Interview, and Harper’s Bazaar. His clientele boasts names like Elisabeth Moss, Priyanka Chopra, Jessica Biel, Nina Dobrev, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, for whom he crafted a wedding-day makeup look in 2018.

Throughout his over two-decade career, Daniel has earned numerous accolades. He was hailed as the New Guard Artist of the Year by Marie Claire and Makeup Artist of the Year 2019 by InStyle. He has collaborated with top fashion brands including Proenza Schouler and Chris Benz, worked alongside makeup legends like Pat McGrath and Patti DuBroff, and created captivating visuals with renowned photographers like Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, and Ellen Von Unwerth.

In this episode, we delve into a wide range of topics: from Daniel's pursuit of the New York dream to reflections on his legacy to how social media has transformed the editorial landscape. Discover the art of building and sustaining long-standing business relationships, Daniel's groundbreaking role as Tatcha Beauty’s First Asian Global Director, the wisdom behind investing time and money, and much more.

As a special highlight, Daniel also gives us a sneak peek into his latest creation: the Mycelium leather makeup brush roll, developed in collaboration with a biotech company.

Join Daniel in his journey by giving him a follow on Instagram: @danielmartin.

Check out the full show notes here.

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