In this episode of Get Glazed, celebrity hairstylist Olivia Halpin joins Ashlee for a conversation. They discuss Olivia's journey in the hairstyling industry, her experience with celebrity clients, the challenges of working in the bridal industry, and the importance of business acumen in the creative field. They also share personal anecdotes and insights into their professional lives. The conversation covers a range of topics including behind-the-scenes experiences, food experiences, long-term relationships, and the viral 'bun' hairstyle. It also delves into the challenges of dealing with public criticism and the importance of supportive relationships.

Takeaways

• Business Acumen in Creativity
• Navigating Client Relationships Behind-the-scenes experiences in the beauty industry
• The impact of public criticism and the importance of supportive relationships

Chapters

• 00:00 Introducing Olivia Halpin
• 01:11 Getting into Weddings and Bridal Styling
• 03:03 Parenting and Aunt Duties
• 06:08 Shooting Your Shot and Client Relationships
• 10:26 Financial Considerations and Emotional Attachment
• 11:49 The Business of Bridal Styling
• 13:27 Destination Weddings and Traveling for Work
• 15:06 Learning from Mistakes and Tools of the Trade
• 17:40 Food and Personal Anecdotes
• 30:42 The Viral 'Bun' Hairstyle and Dealing with Public Criticism

The conversation delves into Maisie Keane's journey from Galway, Ireland to New York, her background in dressmaking, childhood influences, life by the sea, her husband's boxing career, her global bridal styling team, teaching music and sewing, moving to New York, and her passion for bridal and celebrity styling.

Takeaways

• Influence of childhood and family on career choices
• The intersection of fashion, music, and teaching
• The challenges and rewards of building a global bridal styling team
• The impact of life by the sea on creativity and inspiration
• The journey from Galway to New York and the start of a career in bridal styling and celebrity dressing

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to New York
• 03:59 From Galway to New York
• 05:21 The Art of Dressmaking
• 07:05 Influence of Childhood and Family
• 09:07 Life by the Sea
• 08:01 The Boxer Husband
• 10:53 Global Bridal Styling Team
• 11:46 Teaching Music and Sewing
• 12:54 Moving to New York and Bridal Beginnings
• 21:55 Passion for Bridal and Celebrity Styling

Having chat and a snack with Media Personality Elisa DiStefano at her family buisness Mo'nelisa Pizza in Point Lookout, NY. The conversation covers topics related to mom brain and ADHD, body image and self-talk, breastfeeding and motherhood, and owning a restaurant as a family business. Each chapter delves into the challenges and experiences associated with these themes, providing valuable insights and personal anecdotes.

Takeaways

• Mom Brain and ADHD
• Body Image and Self-Talk
• Breastfeeding and Motherhood
• Owning a Restaurant and Family Business

Chapters

• 00:00 Mom Brain and ADHD
• 03:04 Body Image and Self-Talk
• 05:53 Breastfeeding and Motherhood
• 24:04 Owning a Restaurant and Family Business

Ashlee reflects on her experience at the town pool, her insecurities, and her journey as a new mom in a new place. She discusses the challenges of adapting to a new environment and finding confidence in her personal style.

Takeaways

• Adapting to a new environment as a new mom can be challenging
• Confidence in personal style is a journey of self-discovery

Chapters

• 00:00 The Town Pool Experience
• 03:01 Insecurities and Confidence
• 14:39 Fashion and Personal Style
• 19:15 Adapting to a New Environment

Ashlee Glazer, a celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert, shares her journey of leaving her career in New York City to become a stay-at-home mom in a Midwestern suburb. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from a fast-paced career to a slower-paced lifestyle, the impact of motherhood on her creativity, and the need for creative expression and connection through her new podcast, Get Glazed.

Takeaways

• Life pivots can lead to unexpected personal growth and self-discovery.
• Creativity and skills from one aspect of life can be channeled into other areas, especially in the context of motherhood.

Chapters

• 00:00 Life in New York City and the Decision to Leave
• 03:01 Transitioning to a New Lifestyle
• 05:29 Challenges of Being a Creative and a Mom
• 06:27 Finding Purpose and Creativity in a New Environment
• 08:18 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
• 10:15 The Need for Connection and Creative Expression

What do you get when you cross a celebrity makeup artist from NYC with a stay at home mom in the midwest? Find out .... here. Join me, Ashlee Glazer, as I navigate this new life as a mom, wife, homeowner, cook, laundress, gardener, and decorator with the experience of a makeup artist, making life prettier along way.