We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lusine Antonian a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Lusine, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
I love life. I find happiness and positivity in the simple things. Walking, nice coffee, shopping, meeting with a friend, and much more make me happy.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’ve always had a passion for makeup, photography, and dance. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, I was a solo dancer at a prestigious Armenian dance school. I loved getting my makeup done and being on stage performing my favorite traditional dances. In 2015, my family decided to change our lives and move to Dallas, TX. It was a huge cultural shock, but I was so excited about the endless possibilities and growth. After doing makeup for my family and friends I decided to pursue my passion for makeup. I took a 12-week course from a famous makeup artist in Moscow, Russia, got my certificate, and created my own freelance business in makeup and photography.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I think the main thing is my confidence and that I believe in myself. I know what I deserve and what I should do to get it. So I just move forward.
Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?
My mother. She is the one who always reminds me that I can and I will. She was there for me from the beginning, when I was down she would always remind me that I could and that I had no right to give up halfway.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lusineantonianbeauty.com/index.php/about/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lusin_antonian/
