We had the good fortune of connecting with Sedaya Marshay and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sedaya, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
Shaded Makeup Artistry is a brand that caters to women of all shades, ethnicities and backgrounds. I take pride in providing a accessible, affordable and inclusive brand regardless of age, that enhances beauty and promotes confidence to the powerful women behind the makeup.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My beginning to makeup artistry began in college, and became a creative outlet for me to draw, play with colors and mix shades to create my perfect blend of colors! I was mesmerized by how creative I could be with eyeshadows, lipsticks and lashes. No look was ever the same, and I began to love what my hands could do.

Eventually, I shared my love with others and felt instant inspiration when they would see their transformation. For some women, I uncovered the beauty they had never seen within themselves, for others, I reminded them that they are beauty itself.

In just 6 months, I was sought out by a fashion and modeling agency in Dallas-Fort Worth and quickly transitioned into professional industry.

Models, Agenices, Photographers, Celebrities and Fashion magazines admired my work and blessed me with many opportunities for growth, development and ultimately my success!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Eat at Buckhead Village!

Drink at the Battery!

Visit Piedmont Park!

Hang Out In Midtown!

Atlanta is a beautiful city filled with creatives! There is so much talent in the city you’d be surprised who you meet and who does what!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
To the support and talents of those who impacted my success,

Chaz Mapp

Gregory Philips

Marsell Basi

Bella Fenoglio

Texas Teen Modeling Agency

AIMM Modeling Agency

Kayln Barbary

Adam Moody

Website: Smua.onuniverse.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/shadedmakeupartistry

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