In this spirited episode of the What Was I Made For? podcast, Shaun and Rachael Reynolds sit with Jessica Bonwick, a rapidly rising star in the makeup artistry field. Starting from her initial career dreams in dance and singing, Jess explores her path to discovering her real passion in makeup. She dives deep into how the COVID-19 lockdown redirected her career journey and sparked a vibrant love for makeup artistry.

Riveting aspects of this episode include Jessica's school years surprise shift to singing, a talent carefully concealed up to that point. She opens up about her decision to abandon the path when it ceased to bring her joy, redirecting her energy towards the world of makeup instead. This episode astounds with tales of self-discovery and pursuing one's heart's calling, despite unusual circumstances or sudden revelations.

From her first foray into the industry, Jess maps her growth journey with pivotal moments that include attending a recognized makeup academy and leveraging social media. She clear-cut illustrates that passion paired with talent and dedication creates a compelling and successful professional journey.

Further, Jess recalls her evolution from an inexperienced beginner to a confident professional, scoring prestigious gigs such as the Brit Awards and GAP. She advises listeners on surmounting insecurities, seizing opportunities, and relentlessly pursuing their dreams, highlighting her work on remarkable campaigns and projects.

Join us as Jess Bonwick guides us through her inspiring journey as a distinguished and future-promising makeup artist. Tune in to her uplifting stories of turning around her career path, traversing memorable milestones, and ultimately finding satisfaction in pursuing her passion. Listen as she illuminates the importance of skills, mindset, hard work, and self-belief in building a remarkable career.

Follow Jess’s ongoing journey on Instagram @jessbonwickmua and remember that for someone with such great talent, this is just the beginning!

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Hosted by: Shaun & Rachael Reynolds

Music by: Black Prez & Shaun Reynolds

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