In this episode, self-taught French makeup artist Violette Serrat reveals her incredible journey from working tirelessly to break into the beauty industry to founding her own successful brand, Violette_FR. She discusses how she built her career from the ground up, setting goals and shifting her focus to achieve her dream profession. Violette shares invaluable advice for aspiring makeup artists, emphasizing the importance of embracing constructive criticism and following your instincts. She also delves into her distinctive makeup philosophy, the creation of innovative products, and the significance of a tactile retail experience. Additionally, Violette talks about how she uses makeup to enhance her mood, her self-care routine, and how her passion for beauty has helped her craft her dream life.   Follow Marianna: @marianna_hewitt Follow Violette: @violette_fr   Purely Elizabeth: code MARIANNA for 20% off your first purchase at purelyelizabeth.com    Nana Jacqueline: code MARIANNA20 for 20% off your first purchase at nanajacqueline.com     Macy’s: macys.com   Nine West: code MARIANNA at checkout for 15% off your purchase at NineWest.com Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.