avatarAya Yussuf

Summary

A pharmacist discovers a passion for makeup artistry, pursues it alongside her pharmaceutical career, and becomes successful in both fields.

Abstract

The author recounts a personal journey from academic excellence to the discovery of a hidden talent in art and makeup. Initially focused solely on academic achievement, the author's world opens up upon realizing an innate ability for drawing and beautiful handwriting. This talent, nurtured during stress-relieving sessions, unexpectedly becomes a cornerstone for a dual career. After excelling in pharmaceutical studies and working in the field, the author's artistic skills are recognized at social events, leading to a pivot into makeup artistry. Through dedication and continuous learning at workshops, the author successfully launches a parallel career in makeup, leveraging pharmaceutical knowledge to understand skincare and products. The narrative concludes with the author's achievements in the beauty industry, including teaching her own makeup workshops, while maintaining her pharmaceutical profession.

Opinions

  • The author believes that personal fulfillment and happiness in one's career are paramount, even more important than achieving academic excellence.
  • Self-discovery is a continuous process that can lead to unexpected and rewarding career paths.
  • Artistic talent can be a valuable asset in various professional fields, including those outside the traditional art sectors.
  • Continuous learning and improvement are key to transitioning into a new career field successfully.
  • The author values the synergy between her pharmaceutical knowledge and makeup artistry, suggesting that interdisciplinary skills can enhance professional capabilities.
  • The author emphasizes resilience, noting that failure is part of the journey to success and encouraging others not to give up on their goals.

My Journey Between Pharmaceuticals And Makeup Artistry Workshops.

It’s never too late to find yourself.

This is me drawing a portrait. One of my happiest moments ever!

I used to be that extremely clever kid who never lost even a mark on any exam. Also, I was Ranking first in my class. I never thought of what I love or what I should do other than studying, reading, and practicing to get the full marks. My only target was achieving my goal. And my goal was to be a full mark gainer. I’ve never known who I am. I’ve never known what I love most. I have never known myself. I have never known what my inner self is.

My handwriting was incredible. Every single teacher daily used me as a board date writer. And that’s how it all started. I realized how much I am a good handwriter. Everyone started asking for my help to write a plate, a nametag, a love letter, ….. etc. And I became the most famous girl known for her beautiful handwriting. And one day at a drawing workshop I realized that I can draw. It became my secret hobby. I used to draw one day per week. It was a part of stress vanishing, also it was some sort of joy and play.

I never realized that one day it would be helpful for my career. My only goal was to achieve full marks. And here we are I got high marks graduated high school and decided to join the faculty of pharmacy. This place where many drawing tasks were done. One time an assignment of drawing bacteria, another one to draw worms, and another to draw plants and phytes. And one day there was a floor drawing event. I decided to join, and it was a great decision as my drawing won first place.

The infinite happiness I felt while drawing a portrait made me decide to never quit this field. To draw more and more. To focus on drawing and drawing means happiness. I realized that studying is important but feeling happy while doing something you love is the most important.

Me as a pharmacist at my hospital.

I graduated and worked as a Pharmacist. And I was involved in the medical field for three years. Till one day I was invited to attend a wedding party where my makeup was on fire especially the eyeliner. Another wedding, my friend came to my home and asked me to apply her makeup and it was beyond perfect. At this moment I realized that I can improve my drawing talent to become a great makeup artist and startup.

One of my bridal makeup. I love this day so much! Photo by me.

I searched a lot until I found a suitable makeup artistry workshop that I can afford with my main job salary as a pharmacist and I joined the class where I was very successful. Then I joined another one to improve myself more. Another workshop got another workshop and a class got another class until I decided to start my parallel career as a makeup artist.

One of my makeup workshops. What a successful feeling!

The first thing I made an online page, started to make some makeup sessions on private models then I started some orders as eventual makeup only. Then I went for graduation prom girls, then some soiree makeup girls which landed after that on engagement makeup and bridal makeup sessions.

Dark girls are my beloved ones. Photo by me.

Being a pharmacist and studying pharmaceuticals helps me a lot in understanding skin types, beauty products, cosmetics, creams, and every single thing used for makeup.

A wedding makeup transformation was done by me. Photo by me.

A couple of years ago, I never believed that it would be possible as 0.0001% to become a makeup artist. That was a strange coincidence for me, but the most beautiful coincidence that happened in my entire life. Now, I go for advertisement model makeup sessions, global events like miss world. I covered events for makeup brand companies that I never thought that one day I could join.

Engagement makeup was done by me. Photo by me.

And finally, I go for my own workshops and makeup classes to teach other girls that got the talent or want to start up their own career as a professional makeup artist. All of this besides my main work as a pharmacist.

Between every two successful tops, there’s a hard way called failure. It’s okay to fail. But you have to stand up high again without despair to reach your goal.

Self Improvement
Pharmaceutical
Achievement
Art
Self
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