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

Hi Marla, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve always wanted to be a business owner growing up, but I never knew what type of business. I really enjoyed the thought of working for myself, making my own schedule and doing things on my own time. So as I got older and into makeup, I realized I had a talent in makeup. I immediately got to work on practicing makeup on myself and anyone who would let me. Practice led me to working at different boutiques and makeup kiosks into my current freelance work. I enjoy the freedom freelance work gives me. I make my own schedule around my personal life and it never feels like a hassle to work. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some wonderful women and men and to enhance the beauty they already have.

Makeup feeds my creativity and gives me the outlet to be me all while making my client happy and ready for their events! I love my clients and will continue to service them for years to come.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m truly proud of my progress. There were many times I wanted to give up because I felt I wasn’t good enough or I was constantly comparing myself to others. But with good support from friends and my loyal clients, I came to realize that everyone has their own journey and I was in the right track.

In this journey, I’ve come to know that my niche is natural makeup. I’m all for enhancing and not changing the way my client looks. Everyone is beautiful, but sometimes we want that extra umph when we’re feeling special or ready to go out. That’s my specialty and I’m proud of how I’ve gotten to it.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to shout out my sister, Gayla, for being one of my first guinea pigs. She was my first best friend and has always supported me in all of my ventures. I love her for all that she does!

Instagram: @_madebymarla

Facebook: Facebook.com/marlarenay

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