Meet Elysa Quintella

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Elysa Quintella. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Elysa below.

Hi Elysa, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I think a large part of my resilience comes from remembering my “why” in what I do. It’s very helpful in anchoring myself during challenging moments. I never want to look back and have any “what ifs” or regrets in my journey. Ultimately, my resilience is a result of wanting to make myself and my loved ones proud.

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?

I’m a makeup artist specializing in elevated, timeless beauty. I work mostly on editorial and commercial projects. This year marked my tenth year in the industry, which is pretty incredible! I was in college when I first decided to pursue makeup artistry and it’s been an awesome journey over the last decade. I’ve been fortunate to connect and work with many amazing people along the way!

Now, my boyfriend and I are starting a new venture together called Handsome & Honey, where we offer photography and beauty services for birthday celebrations and weddings! Be sure to follow our instagram @handsomeandhoney.co for more!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

I think having a great work ethic, collaborative spirit and always being willing to learn has benefited me greatly. I believe these three qualities are essential because many opportunities throughout my journey have been through networking and referrals from other professionals. Talent is important, of course; however, that is only one part of the equation. Being punctual, kind, teachable, and considerate of others speaks volumes.

For those who are early in their journey and looking to strengthen these qualities, I’d say to be dependable; have strong follow-through, stay adaptable, and invest in education in your field. Never stop being a student – there’s always something to learn!

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?

The most impactful thing my parents did for me was to always support my endeavors; whatever I wanted to do, they were supportive of. They also instilled in me to have strong work ethic, good morals, and resilience – which are truly invaluable and shaped me into who I am today. ❤️

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.elysaquintella.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysaquintella
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysaquintella

Image Credits

Ricky Coronado @rickylenss
Deena Lyon @lyonportrait