Ep. 30 | The Raisa Flowers Revolution: Guiding the Culture from Behind the Scenes and In Front of the Camera
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Raisa is a trailblazing makeup artist and creative whose fearless self-expression and boundary-pushing style have changed the face of beauty and beyond artistry. You’ll hear us talk about finding your voice in the beauty industry, celebrating what makes you unique and why authenticity is always worth it.
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In this episode, we dive into the world of Raisa Flowers, a creative director and visual artist who transforms makeup into a powerful form of creative expression. Raisa shares her journey from aspiring fashion designer to groundbreaking makeup artist, shaped by her multicultural and transracial experiences. She opens up about dropping out of college three times and living by her mantra: "Never be thirsty, always be hungry."
We explore the art of building the right team, the importance of skill-building, and the transformative role of becoming an assistant. Raisa also discusses the vital role of community backstage, challenging beauty standards, and breaking down gender stereotypes in fashion.
Join us as we uncover how Raisa Flowers is reshaping beauty and fashion with her artistry, tenacity, and radically progressive vision, becoming a true trailblazer in the digital age of fashion and pop culture.
Show Topics:
Raisa’s journey from fashion design to makeup artistry
The philosophy of “Never be thirsty, always be hungry”
Building a creative team and skill development
The role and impact of being an assistant
Creating supportive backstage communities
Challenging beauty standards and gender stereotypes
Redefining fashion and beauty in the digital era
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
4:40 Early Life and Artistic Journey
8:49 First Job and Makeup Passion
11:04 Building Her Makeup Kit and Doing Makeup
13:20 Aspiring Fashion Designer to Embracing Makeup Artistry
15:20 Pivotal Moment of Pursuing Makeup Seriously
17:58 The Philosophy of “Never Be Thirsty, Always Be Hungry”
19:30 Balancing Hustle With Patience and Professionalism
21:24 Navigating the Industry and Finding the Right Manager
25:37 The Impact Of Supporting Management and Building A Trusted Team
27:57 Self-Care and Personal Well-Being
31:29 Leading Fashion Week Teams
39:50 Connecting with Raisa Flowers
41:52 Traveling for Fashion Week
42:10 Building a Team in Milan
43:33 Qualities of a Good Team Member
46:26 Balancing Celebrity Clients and Fashion Shows
47:39 Impact of Social Media On Career
53:13 Inclusitivity in the Fashion Industry
54:43 Working with Assistants and Team Diversity
1:02:28 Savage Fenty Show Experience
1:13:36 Creative Direction and Future Goals
ABOUT raisa flowers
Raisa Flowers is a creative director and visual artist who uses makeup as the centerpiece of her art. Whether behind the scenes as a makeup artist or in front of the camera as a talent and entertainer, Raisa brings a distinct and innovative perspective shaped by her multicultural and transracial background. Her artistry blends technical skill with bold graphic shapes, vibrant color, and glamour to express the human condition and fantasy.
As a model and entertainer, Raisa challenges body image norms and gender stereotypes. Her unique voice has been featured in Vogue, WSJ, i-D, Interview, Harper’s Bazaar, Dazed, T Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more. She collaborates with luxury and commercial brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, FENTY, Burberry, and others, redefining fashion and retail with her multi-hyphenate talent. Raisa stands at the forefront of reshaping society’s view of beauty and fashion with artistry, tenacity, and a radically progressive perspective.
Follow Raisa on Instagram @raisaflowers
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