Michael Brown

[1:37]: Michael recalls how we met backstage at the Myer Fashion Show when he was working as the national makeup artist at Lancome and the work we’ve done together.

[2:20]: Working in a virtual world makes our image extremely important because we need to portray ourselves in a way that attracts what we want to create in business. Setup is so important because it’s a reflection of our personal brand.

[3:35]: Michael shares his tips for presenting yourself well on Zoom calls; Have your face lit up with the window in front of you, watch the angle of the camera. Lighting yourself up is not just about appearance, but is about creating a connection with your client through expressions and eye contact.

[5:00]: Looking to build a powerful global network and connect with likeminded people? Join the Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge and commit to 3 coffee dates a week to connect and evolve with others.

[5:30]: Michael’s tips on keeping your hair looking great when it’s overgrown, including using a matte eyeshadow to cover greys. If you feel good, you’ll present yourself so much more confidently.

[8:00]: Perimenopause causes redness and a great tip to help with this is to cool the skin down with a cooling primer, moisturiser and air conditioning. Extra concealer and powder can also help in targeted spots.

[9:00]: Eye rollers (rose quartz, jade and platinum) work so well for puffy eyes, just roll them from inner eye to outer and push the puffiness away – concealing won’t be enough.

[10:20]: Pop points are enough if you don’t want to have a full face of makeup, this can include a lip, lash and the brow. With harsh lighting, it’s important to wear powder to ensure the front pop points on your face are matte and not glow.

[11:30]: Michael discusses his favourite celebrity to work with, Gisele Bundchen, and how she gave him tips on makeup.

[12:30]: We’ve both worked with Miranda Kerr. Her new beauty brand is Kora and Michael shares how her rose quartz eye roller and face oil is a favourite and very beneficial for eye puffiness.

[14:20]: Michael shares that his favourite beauty product in the world is mascara. My favourite is a rosewater mist from Jurlique.

[15:00]: Michael discusses how seeing the client grow and increase their confidence in the Powerful Steps Community during makeup and photography sessions has been his favourite part of this journey.

[16:30]: Spending an hour and a half in the makeup chair is a secret to the success of the Empowering You Photo Shoot.

[17:30]: I am so proud of the Powerful Steps Community because everyone is helping each other and once a month we do the Empowering You photo shoots together.

[18:00]: Keep it realistic, relatable and perform trial and error to find your ideal style and look.