We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Tay Rubin a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Tay thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?
It takes three components, visualization faith and work. You must activate your imagination by imagining that you are already successful. This process helps you to set obtainable goals which will become part of your life. The second element is faith. You must believe in myself and have and a spiritual foundation. Faith transforms your vision into a reality. It serves as a constant motivator. Once you envision your goals and have faith, then you must act. You must work toward your goals. You must take the steps you need to success even if you have to repeat some steps, just don’t give up.
Tay, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Makeup by Tay is a beauty services business. I specialize in dramatic and natural looks. My goal is to help people enhance their natural beauty. I also provide one-on-one lessons teaching individuals how to apply makeup and proper skincare techniques. What sets me apart is that I focus on skincare as well as makeup application. My brand is about empowerment. My mission is to inspire others to embrace their true beauty and to model self-confidence.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is seeing my clients smile during and after the makeup application process. I enjoy interacting with my clients, informing them about skincare, makeup application, products, and self-confidence. I also enjoy being creative. My clients are like canvas, and I get to show my artistic skills on each face. Since each of my clients are unique, I can create looks that highlight their features and to personality.
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
Visibility through social media has been extremely helpful. Social media had allowed me to post samples of work and connect with potential clients. I can answer questions, book appointments and connect with other makeup artist. When my followers want their makeup done for their next event, they know to find me.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.taymakeupartist.weebly.com
- Instagram: taymakeupartist
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aboveblessed
Image Credits
Charles Neill Ed Brown Robin Roundtree David Gray