Artist to Artist

Artist to Artist

Hosted by: Angie Di Battista

The Artist to Artist Podcast is for makeup artists in the first five years of their careers who want clear, practical advice on building a sustainable business. Hosted by Angie, a full-time freelance makeup artist and...

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EP59 The Makeup Artist Audit: What to Fix Before 2026

Before you set any goals for 2026, you need to assess where you actually are right now. Most makeup artists skip this step and wonder why nothing changes year after year. In this episode, I'm walking you through the...
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EP58 Stop Waiting for January: How to Plan Your Best Year During the Slow Season

If you're waiting until January to start planning your next year, you're already behind. December isn't downtime, it's when pro MUAs lay the groundwork while everyone else promises to "start fresh" in the new year. In...
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EP57 The Networking Long Game No One Talks About

If you've been sending DMs to photographers and vendors and getting nothing back, this episode is going to change how you think about networking forever. Most makeup artists give up after their first ten messages go...
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EP56 How to Work Fast Without Compromising Your Standards

Speed is a non-negotiable in this industry, but it doesn't mean sacrificing quality or cutting corners on hygiene. In this episode, I break down the myths self-taught and new makeup artists believe about working fast,...
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EP55 Why Your Kit Setup Is Sabotaging Your Speed

You're not slow because your hands aren't moving fast enough, you're slow because your setup might be working against you. In this episode, I share the shift that changed everything for me on set: stopping the...
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EP54 The Client Communication Mistakes That Cost You Bookings

Your client isn't just working with you - they're comparing your professionalism to every other service provider they hire. If your communication doesn't meet industry standards, you look amateur by comparison.   In...
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EP53 How To Tell If A Course Is Actually Worth It

Are you course shopping your way to success? Let's chat.  Most makeup artists are spending way too much on courses that aren't moving the needle in their career. You think you need more information, but what you...
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EP52 You Don't Need to Go Viral, You Need to Be Consistent

 In this episode, we're breaking down why chasing viral moments is sabotaging your business and why steady, consistent work is actually your secret weapon. What you'll learn: Why makeup artists need to stay aware of...
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EP51 You Can't Afford To Be Unclear

  In this episode, we're tackling something that's costing you bookings without you even realizing it: being unclear about what you do and who you serve. What you'll learn: The paradox every new makeup artist faces -...
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EP50 What to Do When a Client Changes Their Mind - Last Minute

This episode is under 10 minutes, but it might save you hours of stress and second-guessing on your next job. If you’ve ever panicked when a client suddenly wants something different, this is for you. I’m breaking...
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EP49 Still Saying Yes to Everything? Here’s What That’s Costing You

Clients texting you at night? Asking you to stay late or help with things that aren’t part of your job? This episode breaks down how to set time boundaries without sounding rude—or feeling guilty. I’m sharing how I...
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EP48 When Clients Cancel Last Minute: Protecting Your Time Without Losing Your Mind

Clients who cancel last minute or disappear can leave you feeling frustrated and questioning everything. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to protect your time and stop taking it personally. We’ll cover: Early...
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