2-DAY IN-PERSON EVENT: January 26, 2026 in Atlanta
For Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists & Salon Leaders Ready To Stop Guessing
Without Moving to NYC or LA, Without Industry Connections, or Having To Wait Years For The Big Break

Understand what "camera-ready" actually means - and how salon finishing is different from editorial finishing (this is what photographers and creative directors respond to)
Learn what hiring teams look for - and what quietly gets you passed over without anyone telling you why
Know how to talk about your work with confidence - the language that makes decision-makers listen and hire repeatedly
Position your existing work strategically - to attract red carpet and editorial opportunities without a celebrity portfolio yet
Understand how opportunities actually flow - the real truth about agents, relationships, and how work gets sourced behind the scenes
Get direction instead of overwhelm - know exactly what matters next and what you don't need to rush yet


At some point in your career, talent stops being the problem.
You're skilled. You work hard. You care about your craft.
But the opportunities you're curious about - editorial, set work, red carpets, higher-level clients - feel unclear, inconsistent, or hard to access.
Most talented artists stay stuck for one reason: They skip the foundation and jump straight to tactics.
They build portfolios before knowing what hiring teams want. They pitch themselves before understanding what gets people hired. They say yes to everything without knowing what actually moves them forward.
That's why this experience was created.


Monae Everett is a celebrity hairstylist, author, and award-winning educator who built her career from the ground up.
After moving to New York City alone with no guidance, no connections, and no roadmap, she navigated bias, gatekeeping, and countless barriers - and still carved out a two-decade career styling for red carpets, award shows, magazines, and major beauty brands.
Her work has appeared in ESSENCE, InStyle, Yahoo!, and across national platforms.
Her work was recently featured at the 2024 Tony Awards and the Met Gala.
Today, she is the founder of The Monae Life Academy and the creator of the Texture Style Awards, known for giving beauty pros the real blueprint to earning four figures per client and booking celebrity, brand, and editorial work.
Monae is one of the only working artists who openly teaches how this industry truly operates, empowering stylists and makeup artists to turn their talent into demand, visibility, and long-term opportunity.


SHEKINAH JO ANDERSON
Entrepreneur and TV Personality

JULIE JULES
2x Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist and Content Creator

GABRIELLE CORNEY
Celebrity Hairstylist and Beauty Expert

ALLEN COOLEY
Award-Winning Commercial Director and Photographer

TEKOA HASH
Founder of the Teknique Group

CRYSTLE JONES-BOND
Hair Entrepreneur and Author

ANDREW RHODEN
Attorney and Commercial Photographer

TIMORTHY CLARK
Celebrity Makeup Artist
Hey, hey, beautiful.
I'm Monaè Everett, your host.
From one stylist to another, I know that booking celeb gigs and high-end events isn't always glamorous.
If we're being honest, many artists get so caught up in the glitz and glam of opportunity that they neglect negotiating their value to get paid the big bucks.
That's where I come in.
This isn't another webinar.
I have been booking high-earning gigs for over a decade, and I've maintained my demand and reputation throughout my 20-year career.
I've got to toot my own horn, okay?! I'm really THAT girl - but not because I've been featured in so much press or on hundreds of red carpet, star-studded events.
I'm that girl because I help beauty professionals like you go from being treated like the help at big-name events to being respected as your authority in your industry and getting paid like it, too.
You do not want to miss this evening of strategy, real talk, and exclusive Q&A. It will be one for the books.
I will be dropping a lot of never-heard-before gems, and there will NOT be a replay.
Get in the room to rise to the top of your career.
Get your seat, beauty pro! I'll see you inside.
Sunday Evening | January 25 | 6-9 PM EST
Industry Mixer - Connect with other artists who are exactly where you are (curious, talented, ready for more)
Monday | January 26 | 10 AM - 6 PM EST
Full Education Day - Live demonstrations, honest Q&A, and real talk about what it takes to grow beyond the chair
This isn't another webinar. You need to be in the room for this.


This is not a step-by-step "how to get hired" class. It's something more foundational and often missing.
A clearer understanding of how high-level beauty work actually functions - Editorial, set, red carpet, and branded work - how they operate behind the scenes and why they feel so different from salon environments.
Context around what makes an artist hireable - Not instructions, but standards - what gets noticed, what gets ignored, and what quietly disqualifies people.
Better discernment around portfolios and visibility - How hiring teams look at work, what images communicate readiness, and what mistakes artists often make without realizing it.
A realistic view of how work is sourced - The truth about agents, relationships, and opportunity flow without simplifying or glamorizing it.
Language that helps you show up more professionally - How to talk about your work and goals with clarity and confidence, even if you're still building.
Direction instead of overwhelm - A grounded sense of what matters next and what you don't need to rush yet.
This experience is about orientation - understanding the terrain before trying to move fast through it.
Education Session
Translating Your Work For High-Level Environments
This is where you'll see the difference.
You'll walk through:
What "camera-ready" actually means in practice
The difference between salon finishing and editorial finishing
How texture, versatility, and polish show up on set
What photographers and creative directors respond to visually
Live Q&A grounded in real scenarios artists face
This session is about interpretation and awareness - not memorizing techniques.

This experience is designed for beauty professionals who:
Feel there's more beyond the chair but aren't sure how to approach it
Want to understand what celebrity and editorial work actually involves
Are curious about higher-level opportunities without wanting smoke and mirrors
Care about professionalism, longevity, and real growth
Want clarity before committing to a bigger leap
Whether you're early in your curiosity or already brushing up against bigger rooms, this experience is designed to help you see more clearly.
Those who:
Think being a great artist alone will automatically lead to success
Believe talent speaks for itself without strategy, visibility, or relationships
Expect opportunities to appear without learning how the industry actually works
Want results without planting, nurturing, and showing up consistently
Are looking for a single moment instead of building something sustainable

HAIR STYLIST OR BARBER
You're a hair stylist or barber with a signature specialty

SALON OR SUITE LEADER
You're a salon or suite leader ready to expand your clientele

MAKEUP ARTIST
You're a makeup artist who wants to turn brush strokes into multiple streams of income
$147
Sunday evening networking mixer
Full Monday education demonstrations
Group Q&A
Access to the full Building Beauty Bridges experience
Payment plans available
MOST POPULAR
$297
Everything in Observer Pass Plus:
Reserved front-row seating
VIP access during networking
Extended VIP-only Q&A
Curated VIP roundtable lunch (group)
Priority access to sponsored gift items
Payment plans available
$497
🔥 LIMITED TO 5 SEATS
Everything in Bridge Builder Pass, Plus:
One private virtual 45–60 minute strategy session after the event
Priority follow-up
VIP parking (very limited)
Payment plans available
This is a two-day in-person experience for hairstylists and makeup artists who want to grow beyond the chair. It combines education, connection, and honest conversation about textured hair, business, and what it really takes to build a sustainable career in today's beauty industry.
This experience is for artists who care about their craft and their future. If you work with textured hair, are curious about editorial, brand, or on-set work, and want to better understand the business side of beauty, you'll feel at home here.
Visibility doesn't equal opportunity without the right positioning behind it. Decision-makers don't hire based on follower counts - they hire based on professional relationships, portfolio presentation, and strategic collaboration. This training breaks down exactly what's missing.
You'll learn how opportunities actually come together - beyond technique. We talk about visibility, positioning, professionalism, and how to move with intention so your talent doesn't stay overlooked. You'll leave with more clarity around your next steps, not pressure to be something you're not.
You're welcome here. This experience isn't about how long you've been licensed - it's about how you want to grow. If you're early in your career and want guidance, perspective, and a clearer roadmap, this space was created with you in mind.
This experience is absolutely for you too. Many seasoned stylists reach a point where they know they want more - different clients, better pay, more freedom, or new kinds of opportunities. This is a space to refine, reposition, and think about what the next chapter could look like.
That's great - and it doesn't put you ahead or behind. This experience helps artists understand how to turn moments into momentum. One booking doesn't always lead to the next unless you know how to position yourself, communicate your value, and build relationships that last.
That's completely okay. When we talk about "celebrity," we're not only talking about famous names. We're talking about clients who value your work, trust your expertise, and are willing to pay four-figure days for your time and skill. Celebrity work can mean athletes, executives, public figures, or high-level private clients - not just red carpets.
No. You don't need a large platform or representation to benefit from this experience. What matters most is your willingness to learn how the industry works and how to move with intention.
No. While connection is important, this isn't surface-level networking. It's about being in a room where learning, growth, and professionalism are valued - and where real relationships can form naturally.
Yes, but the focus is always on artists first. Brands are part of the ecosystem, and we talk about how to work with them in ways that feel aligned, respectful, and mutually beneficial.
Absolutely. You don't need all the answers to be here. Curiosity, openness, and a desire to grow are more than enough.
Bring yourself. Come open, curious, and ready to participate. You don't need to perform or prove anything - this is a space to learn, reflect, and move forward with more clarity.
This experience focuses on understanding the landscape, expectations, and standards of high-level work. Step-by-step execution is taught inside CelebGigs Academy.
Hairstylists, makeup artists, and beauty professionals are welcome.
The event will be held at a private studio in Atlanta. Location details will be shared with registered attendees.
Building Beauty Bridges was created for that exact moment when talent stops being the problem - and clarity becomes the solution.
Atlanta is the foundation.

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