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Q: How do you choose the best products for your skin type and concerns?A: I am an ingredient expert; I read ingredient lists like a book. I%u2019ve learned to select products based on their ingredients. For example, if you have dark circles under your eyes, I look for ingredients like caffeine, vitamin K, and licorice extract. If your skin is sensitive and has redness, I look for products with colloidal oatmeal, calendula, and squalene. I encourage everyone to become familiar with key skincare ingredients. It will really help ensure you%u2019re getting the right products for your individual skincare concerns.Q: Can you tell us about a particularly memorable experience working with a celebrity client?A: I once had the opportunity to work with Prince. I was beyond nervous because I idolize him. I can usually keep my cool, but not this time. I was visibly shaking. I saw his eyes looking directly at my shaking hand, and you know what he said? %u201cI%u2019m so nervous. I always get the jitters meeting new people. You must be so good at this, meeting new people all the time. You%u2019re a natural.%u201dHe evened the playing field and made me feel more at ease and confident. I%u2019ll never forget that moment.Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect of your career?A: I once had a %u201cmean girl%u201d call me a beauty school dropout. Although that was far from the truth%u2014I%u2019ve spent years in courses and education to acquire my skills%u2014I assume she meant that I didn%u2019t take the traditional approach to college and post-secondary learning. At the time, it hurt me. However, throughout my career, I%u2019ve had hundreds of women tell me how much I have helped them and how what I%u2019ve taught them has truly impacted their lives. I%u2019m filled with so much pride each time I hear that. I%u2019m forever grateful that I chose my own path, one that wasn%u2019t the %u201cnorm.%u201dQ: Can you share any upcoming projects or collaborations you%u2019re excited about?A: In my work, I only take on projects and collaborations that truly resonate with me and align with my core values. Authenticity is at the heart of everything I do. I%u2019m grateful for the opportunity to bring my passion to my work every day and am deeply committed to giving brands a voice in a crowded marketplace. At the same time, I aim to provide my audience with the education and information they need to make the best decisions in the beauty and wellness space.One project that I am particularly excited and proud of is my recent collaboration with Versalie. Versalie is a platform dedicated to making menopause care accessible through online information and consultations with menopause experts. This has taken a once-taboo topic and made it comfortable and easy to get information and treatment if desired. This partnership aligns perfectly with my mission to foster authenticity and bring essential information to those who need it most.My followers and clients have always asked me to bring innovation to the marketplace, and it is something I%u2019ve always envisioned doing when the time was right. The time is now, and I%u2019m thrilled to announce that I have some very exciting projects in the pipeline. I can%u2019t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for updates%u2014great things are on the horizon!Q: How do you stay motivated and inspired in such a dynamic and ever-changing industry?A: Beauty is incredibly inspiring to me. I feel like a kid in a candy shop, always excited and giddy when new products arrive on the market. I have a career where what I do makes people happy. I bring joy and brighten people%u2019s day. What else could I ask for?92 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 52