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Ep. 462: Life, Lashes, and Lighting with Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff

Dec 16, 2022
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Ashunta's Makeup Career Start

  • Ashunta Sheriff began her makeup career after leaving Howard University during a difficult time in her life.
  • She found her tribe at MAC Cosmetics and quickly got a job there by helping customers and impressing the management.
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Celebrity Encounters at MAC

  • Celebrities like Rita Marley and others frequently visited MAC counters and trusted Ashunta for makeup.
  • This exposure led to her starting work on red carpet events and editorial shoots, launching her professional career.
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Fired from MAC, Hired by Laura Mercier

  • Ashunta got fired from MAC after becoming a mom but was immediately hired by Laura Mercier through a connection.
  • She ended up earning more money and sees this as proof that one door closing leads to new opportunities.
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