Hey, I'm Claire
& I'm helping bridal artists stop playing small, start charging big, and build a business that actually feels as good as it looks!
i felt stuck.....
I don’t know about you, but I was sick of feeling like I should be doing things to fit a mold of the trending bridal hair & makeup artist.
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Feeling like I had to constantly look left & right at my line of competitors for approval & validation, making sure I wasn’t stepping out of line, to try & achieve equal success!
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Over time I realised I wasn’t telling MY STORY, and I had totally lost touch with what that even was! My why, my reason and my meaning was gone!
I was trying so hard to keep up with the trends, to follow suit & to feature everywhere & do everything I thought I needed to do to be successful!
Leaving me burned out & unfulfilled! Not to mention never actually attracting the kind of brides I wanted!
I was stuck and fucking exhausted!
​“I was trying so hard to keep up with trends & follow suit! How was I ever supposed to feel fulfilled & successful, on this rat race for success!?”
and then.....
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It wasn’t until I stopped, gave myself space & reflected on what truly lights me up, that I actually decided to do the work on myself & invest in ME & my business through coaches, mentors & I even went for various therapies for self development.
I totally came alive!!!!
I felt FREE to finally start showing up as my authentic self and build a brand & business model I adored….. & so did my ideal brides!
I was able to charge more than I ever dreamed I could AND focus on brides only, which was kind of unheard of!
I even had more time to develop an amazing team to help me with even more weddings!!
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I had never felt more fulfilled & alive in my business! So much so, I had to share this with others that felt the same as I did! .............. entering my coaching era!
My ME'ness!
I’m a caring empath & really passionate about empowering my clients, to step out of the comparison shadows & embrace their own vision!
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I’m straight talking…..I mean I can be blunter than a baseball bat sometimes but it’s meant with love & a “lets fix it!” attitude, I promise!
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I’m a silly & playful person, but thrive on a deep connection…… small talk seriously bores me (unless its silly banter) …… let’s just get to the juicy stuff!
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I’ll give you a kick up the ass for sure, but in a motivating & inspiring way!
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When I ask my clients to describe me in 3 words, the common answers were “knowledgeable, inspiring & caring” ………. shit that’s just reminded me, I must pay them!
Values
I have always been driven by love & passion….. feeling fulfilled in everything I do. If it doesn’t bring me joy, I cant work for it. I have to do something I love and I don’t chase the money. (I think the more you love your mission & vision, the more money comes your way anyway!)
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I really value friendship, family & community, but I also enjoy solitude. I have a real sensitive side that needs reflection, intuitive self development & energy grounding.
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I also can’t do anything that isn’t honest with clear, open communication! - I'm a terrible liar anyway with the worse poker face!
I live with a curiosity & energy for life & all creation!
Loves
Incase you haven’t realised I love the natural world, the colour green & plants…. I have too many to mention!
Walks in nature….. I have hiked Mount Snowdon twice!
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Big animal lover… I’m more likely to be doting over someone’s pet then their newborn baby!
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Music & live gigs give me life!!! I won’t be working, driving or even showering without some music playing!
Dermot kennedy…. I’m covered in his lyrics. Which brings me on to my next love……. Tattoos, have a few but always adding more, telling the story of my life as I go!
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Big fashion lover too, love a slightly edgy look, indie & quirky………. no delicate dresses or florals will be found on me I’m afraid!
Humble brags
I spent a whole year working & travelling around Australia… it was one of the best years of my life!
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I have been nominated for & won 8 awards in the wedding industry (only paid for one of them!)
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I get to do so much of the things I love & still earn a really comfortable income through diversifying my income streams (something else I want to help you achieve!)
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I’ve gone viral on social media & pinterest through powerful messaging & imagery
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I have an amazing, award winning team of 20 to carry on the reputation & premium service of ‘Totally You’….. I couldn’t imagine a life without these girls now! 😊
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As a bridal hair & makeup artist I was able to charge high end prices & work on brides only while catering to the whole bridal party with my team
my mission...
I want to teach, inspire and Elevate as many women as I can in this industry, ​
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In a world where social media and perfection is at the forefront of the beauty industry, you can absorb
so much noise, so many conflicting opinions and ideas and constantly compare your business to someone
else's. We can loose ourselves and our brand messaging, while we try to compete and keep up with competitors,
influencers and trends!
It's a lot right!!!??? This only Leaves us feeling defeated, falling out of love with our business and never attracting our ideal clients........or worse.......you don't even get started! You loose yourself, your awesomeness and your uniqueness in a sea of artists!!!​
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My no bullsh't approach can help you cut out the noise, get clear about who you are as a brand, challenge your mindset and break free from the false limiting beliefs getting in your way, giving you the confidence to start attracting the clients YOU need to be able to step back and breath again!
I will help bridge the gap between your amazing talent and becoming a high earning, confident artist/stylist, with an healthier balance of bookings and life!
