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FEATURE
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For the past 22 years acclaimed Makeup Artist, Melanie Burnice has been beautifying the world’s best actors, muso’s, performers, royals and global business leaders. Founder and Director of Beauty Boss Business, Melanie knew she had a voice and enough knowledge that it would be worth sharing with others and do some good in an industry which has brought her so much joy throughout the years. Awed by their journey and their stories as much as their talent, Melanie shares about the conversations in the chair “ it has always left me with inspiration, wisdom and valuable tools I can use in life and business”.
showcasing diversity and individuality, we can affect change. My ethos of Uniting, Nurturing and Empowering flows through my veins and is the powerful message that I stand behind in all that I do.” Says Melanie
This lead her to create the award winning podcast “Brilliant Brains and Beautiful Minds”. Melanie thrived delving into personal stories, business journeys and tapping into experts who’ve mastered their skill. An insight as to what makes people tick, their purpose, drive and mindset. Honest conversations showcasing diversity of humankind on the how and the why people do what they do.
Now, in 2020, Melanie has just taken out the Gold Award for Solo Entrepreneur of the Year and Podcast of the Year in the prestigious 17th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
“Coaching others who want to achieve success, breakthrough barriers and forge a strong path of their own is so exciting and a wonderful adventure I get to be on with others. Finding your own wings is an empowering moment in life but guiding others to help them fly is an unbeatable high! My sense of curiosity has had me asking WHY from a young age (Yes I was that child & that adult). I love people, understanding mindset, purpose and always wanting to learn and know more, I love finding out what makes people tick and seeing the beauty in magical moments all day long.”
HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INTRODUCED TO THE PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY?
“I have a strong presence across my industry that has awarded me much success and happiness throughout the years. I’ve a natural inner drive and ability to bring people together, inspire and educate. I believe when we stand united, 10
Beauty Biz Year 13 Issue 6
We take a deeper dive into Melanie’s journey. From Make Up Artist and Podcast host, to founder of The Makeup Artist Guild Asia Pacific & the Makeup Artist Guild Awards and so much more.
When I was young I loved experimenting with makeup and hair products, and then I my late teens through dance and performing arts, we learnt makeup and I fell in love with it even more. I was 19 when I decided I would save and do a full time makeup course which I did when I was 21. I’ve never been able to do anything half hearted so I studied hair in the evenings and gave myself every opportunity to learn about everything. I learnt early on skin was such an important factor in makeup so I read and learnt and asked a lot of questions. I was able to guide my clients and it felt fantastic to be able to help on so many levels not just create a look for them.
