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

Hi Carissa, what do you attribute your success to?
The most important factor behind the success of my business is definitely the happiness of our Brides/Clients and ensuring excellent client service! When we work a wedding and complete beauty services for a Bridal party, some of those bridesmaids may have their own wedding coming up. When they are happy, that locks in our next booking! This is how we grow and remain successful! Branding, socials and advertising all help with brand success but our thorough communication with our Brides and customer service definitely put us superior in the Bridal Beauty Business!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have been a professional makeup artist for 11 years now! 11 years ago I started my career in the beauty makeup industry as a Senior Education Consultant for Sephora, where I became a certified makeup artist! I worked there for 6.5 years. 5 years into working there I started free lancing and working weddings as well. I worked on my own only offering makeup services. Fast forward to now, I’ve grown a successful bridal beauty team offering luxury airbrush makeup and hair styling services in all of Central Florida, Ohio and western Pennsylvania. I absolutely LOVE it. Making a Bride (or any client for their event) feel beautiful and special, is such an amazing and rewarding feeling for me!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Since moving to Central Florida permanently, we always have lots of family and friends visiting! We enjoy Dinsey, Seaworld, lounging by the pool and swimming, and also going to the beach! We love exploring all different beaches and collecting amazing seashells along the golf coast! One of our favorite weekend spots for food, drinks and live entertainment is Sunset walk on Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee, FL! There is so much to do there!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to give a shout out to my husband Mike for always supporting me on all decisions and being right by my side! I’d also like to give a shout out to my mom and my sister! They have been by my side since my first few bookings years ago, doing a little happy dance with me! My mom has assisted me on bridal shows and she loves every minute of it! Last but not least, I’d like to give a shout out to all our amazing clients for making this business thrive! YOU all are the reason we get to do what we love daily! Thank you!

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Image Credits
Main cover photo credit- Cori Wade Photography

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