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 educator, this podcast covers essential skills, kit-building strategies, client communication, social media, and the realities of working in the industry. Whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your skills, you’ll get straightforward insights to help you work smarter, book more clients, and grow with confidence.
New episodes every week. Real talk from one working artist to another.
EP 60: Year-End Reflection: What's Changing in 2026 (And Why I'm Excited About It)
This is the final episode of the Artist to Artist podcast. After 60 episodes, I'm putting the podcast on hiatus to focus my mentorship energy inside the membership, where I can go deeper with artists building sustainable careers.
In this episode, I'm sharing what I learned this year building Artist to Artist, and having to rebuild my business from the ground up, why I'm ending free content in 2026, and the truth about hosting masterclasses without a massive social media following or brand support.
I'm also talking about the invisible gap between free Instagram content and expensive masterclasses - and why nobody's teaching the professional infrastructure that actually keeps you working. Plus, the strategic decisions I'm making for 2026, including stepping back from weddings after 20+ years and focusing my energy where it can have the most impact.
If you've been listening to this podcast and getting value from it, this is your invitation to join me inside the membership where we can work through your actual business challenges together.
Join the Artist to Artist Membership: $20 CAD/month, 7-day free trial (https://www.artist2artist.co/offers/Cji3RZiC/checkout)
Connect with me on Instagram: @artist2artist.co (https://www.instagram.com/artist2artist.co/) (artist education) and @angiedib (https://www.instagram.com/angiedib/) (client work)
Thank you for listening. If you're ready to build a career that survives industry shifts and actually pays you what you're worth, I'd love to work with you inside the membership.
2 Dec 2025
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 four-category audit framework:
Infrastructure - Can someone with money actually book you easily? How does the back end of your business run?
Confidence - Are you apologizing for your rates or pricing without market knowledge? What is the client perception of who you are and what you offer?
Visibility - Who with money actually knows you exist?
Momentum - Are you creating opportunities or waiting for them?
You can take this framework and do the audit yourself. But knowing what's wrong isn't the same as fixing it.
Inside the Artist to Artist membership this December, we're going deep on passive vs. active behavior and the identity shift required to actually take control of your career. It's $20 CAD/month with a 7-day free trial.
If you've been waiting for the right time to join, this is a perfect way to head into the new year.
Join the Artist to Artist Membership: https://www.artist2artist.co/offers/Cji3RZiC/checkout (https://www.artist2artist.co/offers/Cji3RZiC/checkout)
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/artist2artist.co/ (https://www.instagram.com/artist2artist.co/)
18 Nov 2025
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 this episode, I'm breaking down why the quiet season is your biggest competitive advantage and how to use it strategically.
The Planning Mindset Shift
For years, I stayed stuck because I was reactive instead of intentional. When you have a clear goal, you stop reacting and start directing your business. While you're getting organized in January, other artists who planned in December are already executing.
Three Focus Areas for 2026
Your portfolio is your currency. Audit your book and ask: Does this represent the work I want to be doing? Treat creative shoots as career-building days, not just practice. Pay attention to the details that make clients say "this person is working at my level."
Your network opens doors you can't see yet. Think about who you want to stay connected with heading into 2026 and find low-pressure ways to check in.
A lot of your business needs attention now. Clean your kit, update your website and Instagram, review your pricing, and audit your year. Which jobs energized you and which drained you? Professionals rebuild in the off-season.
Your 2026 Action Plan
Create a mood board about the work you want to be doing - the style, the clients, the energy. Then ask: What needs to happen between now and next November for this to become reality? Put time in your calendar right now to think about what would make 2026 a success. Pick one thing you can do this month to move toward that.
Planning isn't about predicting the future, it's about preparing for it. Your dream career doesn't pop out of thin air ... it starts with intention.
Ready to plan your 2026 with support? Join the Artist to Artist membership for guidance, feedback, and accountability. Seven-day free trial, $20 CAD/month.
https://www.artist2artist.co/offers/Cji3RZiC/checkout (https://www.artist2artist.co/offers/Cji3RZiC/checkout)
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