Mindful Artist Podcast

Mike Ruiz’s mark on pop culture is undeniable. Mike is an autodidact having taught himself photography, film making, publishing, production, marketing and public relations. 

He is one of the more prolific photographers of his generation.  His massive list of celebrity clients include Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter, Billy Idol, Neil Patrick Harris, RuPaul, MJ Rodriguez, Cardi B, Ruby Rose, Katy Perry, Prince, Justin Thero...

Linda Spellman grew up in the north suburbs of Chicago. She earned her MBA and spent years as a successful marketing executive for high-profile national retailers from Southern California to Atlanta. She was enjoying a thriving career when a sexual assault changed everything.  A silent survivor of sexual abuse since childhood, Linda’s life began to take a series of unexpected, sometimes devastating, other times remarkable turns. No...

Viet Dang is an internationally known Hip Hop dancer, dance teacher and choreographer. Ethnically Vietnamese and raised in Switzerland, Viet has danced at the Grammy Awards, the MTV European Music Awards, AMA's for artist such as Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Muse. He has also danced in Music Video for Stars like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, No Doubt, Nelly Furtado etc. He has worked as an assistant choreographer for U.S. singer an...

Celebrity makeup artist, educator, cosmetic developer, Founder and Creative Director of Senna Cosmetics, Eugenia Weston's innovative entrepreneurial spirit and achievements inspire the beauty industry.   Eugenia is a passionate, award-winning, Emmy-nominated artist who has worked with renowned actors, photographers, stylists, editors, hairdressers, cinematographers, and legendary film 'Makeup Men.' She is honored to be acknowledged...

J. Brandon Correa is an NYC based makeup artist and has been involved in the world of art, fashion and make-up since his childhood. Being the son of a former model and the grandson of a celebrity caricature artist, good taste, vibrant colors and creativity have always surrounded him.

With over 18 years of experience J. Brandon has been a Key Makeup artist for NYFW, has had the opportunity to provide artistry for a variety of prof...

It all started when she worked for a local music publication as a freelance writer, marketing consultant, and brand ambassador. This led her to discover the world of content creation and social media marketing.

Since 2011, Charlotte became an avid student of digital marketing and has conceived of, and managed, several full on brand build-outs. 

Since 2020, she fully immersed herself into content creation and marketing full time, an...

Marielou Mandl is a seasoned on-camera host, producer, and content creator with 15+ years of experience. Her mission is to help creators make better videos. Catch her YouTube livestreams covering video creation, tech tips, editing, on-camera confidence, and community connection. She also wants to remind you to drink some water, be good humans and don't forget to wipe your lens!

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James Vincent’s passion and expertise through his work in fashion, editorial, runway, film, theater, television, music, and celebrity has been lauded as modern, exciting and inspirational. 

As such, Nylon Magazine, The New York Times and WWD have named James as a “Makeup Artist to Watch.”  

As a true visionary in fashion and editorial, he is an in-demand premier guest artist, working with makeup brands that include MAC, YSL, Pat Mc...

Adam Adamme Sosa : Beauty Warrior is his brand , he is 29 years in beauty fashion entertainment industries ... a Performing and Beauty Artist. A lover not a hater. Mission statement "Rise Above it, Soar like an eagle.

Adamme has live stage credits in: 

1. My fair lady
2. Cabaret
3. A chorus Line
4. Raw talent live the soundtrack Las Vegas
5. West Side story
6. Kwerk Ringmasters

Adamme is an artist, educator,Reality TV star,  performer and h...

Deb Balino is the founder and voice behind Sass & Smalls as a writer, storyteller, and content creator, based out of Vancouver Island, BC. She is also the host of her podcast, Sass & Small Talk - speaking on topics about parenthood, womanhood, entrepreneurship, mental health, overwhelm & burnout, as it relates to finding ones’ way back to their creative selves and essentially getting one’s “sass” back. 

Coming from a ...

A man of many talents, Jasten King can be found behind the Dj booths at the Burgundy Room, the Faultline or Revolver, which coincidentally runs his video montage work round-the-clock. 

Some nights you'll catch him trying out new material at LA's comedy hotspots. 

Other nights he's at screening some of his films like "Ouroboros" - winner of the 2013 Hump! Festival or the new transgender documentary, "Finding Kim".

The lure of musi...

Stefan Mreczko is an artist originally from Philadelphia, who found his creativity in NYC. 

He has worked in television, music video, theater and global advertising & PR firms, and is an internationally-published freelance photographer focusing on men’s fashion and portraiture. An on-going personal photography project of his titled “Museum Napping,” inspired by a performance art piece by actress Tilda Swinton, depicts Stefan ta...

Brittany S. Mason is an emerging star in the modeling world.

As a child, mainstream media seldom portrayed anyone that looked like the woman she would become.

Those closest to her wanted her to follow a more traditional path in the medical field, while she dreamt of being a model.

With virtually no support or visible role models, she forged on in pursuit of her personal vision.

In Just a few short years, she has captured the indust...

Joe Dulude II is Probably Best Known For His Broadway And West End Makeup Designs On Such Productions As Wicked, Beetlejuice, Mj The Musical, Spongebob Squarepants The Musical, Torch Song, Sunday In The Park With George, Sweet Charity, Holiday Inn, Allegiance And Many More.  Joe Is Also A Makeup Artist For Film And Television Designing Annie Live! And Jesus Christ Superstar Live (Which Was An Emmy Nomination). 

His Work On Film And...

Roshar is an international makeup artist based in Los Angeles, with work featured in VOGUE, Harpers BAZAAR, ELLE, GLAMOUR, Marie Claire among many other publications.

Since early childhood Roshar had a fascination with painting and fashion. Immersed in the underground club scene of the late 80s and early 90s, Roshar explored the world of role play and costumes, that further complimented his way of looking at things.

As a platform a...

Joe Hernandez is a Southern California native, earning his Bachelors of Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton. Since 2015, 

Joe has been a freelance Voice Actor with credits in video games such as, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Kingdom Hearts III, The Last of Us: Part 2. 

Joe can be heard in most recently as Boucheron in Fire Emblem: Engage and has also reprised hi...

Alencia Lewis and goes by Alencia Janae on all of her social media platforms. She is originally from outside of Dallas Texas and has been living in Los Angeles for eight years now. 

She originally moved to Los Angeles to further her modeling career and it turned out that this was the perfect market for her so is still there.

Alencia is a full-time model and content creator.

She promotes wellness and solo traveling for women while s...

Theremin virtuoso and designer Armen Ra was born in Iran and spent his teenage years in NYC where he was a part of the infamous club kid scene and nightlife “it boy” Known for his beauty, wit and classic Hollywood style. He worked as a model/Drag artist and was featured in Vogue, Amika, Glamour, New York times, Village Voice and countless other publications. He was hired by Madonna for her Sex book release party and again in 1999 t...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2!

Jordan Liberty is one of the most sought-after makeup educators in the industry today, having completed over 70 events and masterclasses in 25 countries on 5 continents, from shorter demonstrations and keynotes to full workshops and courses that last several days, his curriculum is unique, practical, and encourages engagement from attendees.

Liberty’s full-day classes are the first to feature live pho...