Rea Ann Silva spent two decades working as a makeup artist for music videos, movies, and television. And on the side, she started developing a tool to make her work easier: the Beautyblender. Little did she know, she would end up transforming the beauty industry. And what helped her along the way - from movie sets to becoming CEO - was her relationships and her network. So this week, we’re getting her advice on how to start - and grow - your own.  
In this episode, Rea Ann shares: 

How she climbed the career ladder

How she tapped into her industry’s networks

How to work up the nerve to cold-call

What it was like to see Beautyblender in the Smithsonian Museum


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