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

Hi Shantanu, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I have always dreamt to be entrepreneur…
Being new to the country and professional hair and makeup artist always dream to start my own business n help the ppl to work with me n help the community …

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.
As male it’s difficult to be a makeup artist …
As I am from such a society where hair n makeup always been female job .. it was difficult to prove yourself that we are worth it … we know how to work … I have always loved my job n have that confidence one day I will overcome from that stereotype ppl …

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Restaurant- Yalda , little alley steak house, Rumi’s kitchen, ponce city market ..

Drinks any rooftop bar

Canton street is anytime go to place …

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?
My mother Mrs Meena Agrawal ..
She always supported me n guided me to work n move ahead …

Instagram: Shantanuagr89

Facebook: Shantanu Agrawal

Image Credits
Most if pics are clicked by Juhi Rana

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