Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ky Washington. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Ky, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.
I overcame imposter syndrome from listening to a panel of professional makeup artists working in hollywood one year. They were discussing how each of them were often up for the same jobs and that if they didn’t get them, it wasn’t because they weren’t worthy, it was because that was what the client happened to be looking for on that particular job.
When you are a creative, we tend to take our work very personally. Hearing that made me realize that we are all very special and talented in our own way. The work that is meant for us will come to us. That was the last day I felt like an imposter and celebrated what made me stand out.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Im a celebrity makeup artist, skincare expert, aromatherapist and body positive yoga teacher. I am founder of Clean Lifestyle brand Modern Green Goddess.
I am currently an artist with Disney. Though I work with many in the TV and film industry, my team and I give everyone the celebrity treatment. In addition to my TV work, I also teach group and private classes on clean beauty, mind/body exercise and aromatherapy.
She also has weekly online yoga classes and an online clean beauty and wellness show so make sure to follow her on instagram and you tube.
Ky believes you don’t have to live in the woods and weave your own toilet paper to live a healthy life.
Ky is currently available for on-site makeup and hair services, clean beauty makeup lessons, image consulting, private yoga lessons and her signature goddess class focusing on self esteem and daily ritual. Virtual or in person.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Willingness to learn for sure. No one knows everything and you will fall behind in your career if you are not willing to learn new things.
Love of your craft. Remember why you started on this journey. It will help you when times get tough.
Know when to pivot. If something isn’t working for you anymore, its ok to reevaluate and take a different path. You don’t have to abandon your career completely, but figure what you still love and what needs to change and move in that direction.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
My parents always encouraged me and my siblings interests no matter what. I believe that helped me to be fearless in pursuing my dreams and not putting a cap on how successful I could be.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.moderngreengoddess.com
- Instagram: moderngreengoddess
- Linkedin: moderngreengoddess
- Youtube: moderngreengoddess
- Yelp: moderngreengoddess
Image Credits
alex ashman photographer dream girl photography dani (not sure of her full name)
