When To Take Things Personally

Learn how to recognise when you should take other people's behaviour towards you personally

39:17

10 Lessons I Learnt From 2023

Makeup industry lessons from 2023!

10:34

Excuses Excuses

Discover how your excuses hide the key to overcoming them.

5:40

Let Go Of The Jobs You Hate

Discover why saying 'NO' can actually open doors to career boosting opportunities.

18:49

Avoiding Overwhelm

How to avoid overwhelm in an industry that can often make you feel exactly that!

10:53

Judging Other Peoples Work

Why it’s important to catch ourselves, show kindness, and remember that we don’t always know the full story behind a look.

20:30

10 Tips For Dealing With Difficult Clients

Diving into the sometimes tough realities of being a celebrity MUA, learn how to turn challenging setbacks into growth opportunities.

19:13

10 Reasons For Not Having An Agent

A reminder of the freedom and benefits of being an independent artist

09:12

Makeup Chemistry

The unique connection between a Makeup Artist and a client based on shared aesthetics.

10 Things I Learnt From Cannes

10 lessons i learnt from Cannes Festival.

6:03

Check Your Progress

If you're ever having a freak out because you feel like time is passing by too quickly then this video is for you!

14:46

When Work Is Quiet

When work is quiet it's easy to freak out! But it happens to the best of us, so here's some tips on how best to deal with these times.

24:26

How Not To Take Things Personally

How NOT to take things personally. Mona shares a personal story that teaches you how to rationalise things in a way that protects your mindset.

11:22

Change Is Always Near

Change is always near despite the moments when we feel like things aren't going our way or time is standing still. We must maintain good faith because the lows don't last for ever and everything could change in an instant.

10:04

The January Blues

We feel pressure to have a fantastic January because it is a fresh new year but often January is the quietest month so it's easy to feel blue - you are not alone!

23:44

Overcoming Overthinking

Mona talks about the real reasons why you might be overthinking and provides some tips on how to overcome it.

31:11

Industry Loyalty

An honest conversation that is important to be had, in an industry that can sometimes be unapologetically cut throat! Mona shares her experiences with loyalty in the industry.

8:15

Kill Them With Kindness

Mona reminds you about the importance of kindness and how it can be a huge factory in the acceleration of your career.

The Etiquette of Sharing Clients

Learn the etiquette of sharing clients so you can be known as a trusted recommendation for your Makeup Artist peers when they need to find a fill in.

18:07

Choosing Mental Freedom

Mona shares some techniques she's learnt over the years to help prevent and control spiralling negative thought patterns that can easily creep up and ruin your day.

Making Decisions for YOU

Mona discusses the difference between making a decision because you WANT to rather than because you feel like you SHOULD, and how to set boundaries around the two.

15.41

Turning Jealousy Into Inspiration

Mona discusses you how to turn moments of jealously into inspiration in a world where we are constantly comparing our work and successes against other people's.

12:29

Your Client Books Someone Else

My method for handling the rejection that naturally comes with discovering your client has booked someone else.

12:26

The Problem with Perfectionism

Why being a perfectionist isn't always the most efficient and effective way to function. Mona shares how she managed to detach herself from the need to be a perfectionist and how it has greatly impacted her achievements.

16:14

Dream Big

A little reminder not to ever block your full potential with limiting thoughts and feelings!

12:38

Perseverance Pays Off

Perseverance is a key ingredient to a successful career. Mona discusses some stories that will hopefully help you remember that a big break can come from an opportunity that at the time might not seem so exciting.

11:05

Focus on YOU

A reminder that only we have the power to create our own destiny when it comes to elevating our careers.

25:40

Monster Mindset with Famida

My MUA friend is in the studio to discuss juggling parenthood as a freelancer, the importance of work life balance and navigating the industry in a way that works for you.

18:41

Talking To Camera

Some tips and advice for getting ready to talk on camera for the first time. It really isn't as scary as you think and it can bring SO many benefits so watch to find out why!

17:37

The Importance of Language

Language plays a detrimental role in how we make ourselves and our clients feel. It's not something that is often spoken about so i hope this monster mindset gives you some new awareness.

8:48

Happy New Year

It's 2022, i'm super excited for the year ahead! But before we get started i thought we should have a chat about the pressures and anxieties a new year can bring, goal setting the correct way and reframing our mindset so that we can actualise the year we want.

21:26

Getting Through a Difficult Makeup

Learn how to maintain a strong mindset that will enable you to power through a difficult makeup that perhaps is not going to plan or turning out the way you intended it too!

17:33

Know Your Worth

Mona helps you feel more confident when it comes to knowing your monetary worth when negotiating rates with clients.

20:37

Procrastination Talk

How to pull yourself out of episodes of procrastination. I talk openly about my struggle with procrastination holes and some of the tools that help me move past it.

37:42

Monster Mindset with Nic Marilyn

How Nic Marilyn started her incredible eco glitter brand 'Disco Dust', the highs and lows of being a contestant on Netflix 'Glow Up' Season 3 and how to turn a negative into a positive!

11:38

One Step At a Time

The importance of knowing how to take things one step at a time in times when you might feel overwhelmed. One tiny step forward is always better than standing still!

49:06

Monster Mindset with Lo Moorcroft

Lo Moorecroft is another excellent Makeup teacher for you all to follow! We talk about her time as a trainer for Mac Cosmetics, working backstage at Fashion Week and navigating the online world of beauty content!

39:11

"Inspired By" vs Plagiarism

Mona shares a personal story of when her work was plagiarised in the industry and equips you with tips on how to deal with the upset in a dignified and professional way.

1:02:01

Monster Mindset with Paul Jones

Lots of wonderful insights from one of my Mona's closest friends, Paul Jones! They cover how to take the plunge and start creating content, assisting tips and career advice.

32:25

My Journey to Becoming a MUA

Mona shares her personal journey to becoming a MUA. A chance for you to get to know her and how she got to where she is now!

10:53

The Importance of Staying True to Yourself

Why it is SO important to stick to what you love and stay true to yourself through your work and your art without being effected by other people's judgements.

13:08

Learning to Value Your Time

I share a story about how i learned this the hard way and why it's essential to ensure that we take a step back from working non stop every now and then.

28:36

Juggling Part-Time Work as a MUA

Learn how Mona juggled multiple part-time jobs and what worked best over the years whilst working towards becoming a full-time freelance MUA.

07:06

Ending The Year On A High

How to end your year on a high and positive vibe, even when perhaps you might not have had the year you had hoped for.

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