Born and raised in Brooklyn, I was no stranger to the hustle and bustle and never thought those survival skills would set me up for entrepreneurial success years later. The culture, the fashion & the grind shaped me into the woman I am today.
In 2013, I moved to Rochester to pursue a degree at Nazareth College and had aspirations of being an attorney one day. After years in the legal field, I decided to make a career switch after being sexually assaulted by my boss. It was from then now that I decided I no longer wanted to work for someone else and wanted to fuel my passion for makeup.
In 2019, after enrolling into cosmetology school, I took my first paid client and knew my future was meant to be in the beauty industry. Later that year, my best friend was getting married and asked me to do her wedding makeup. With little not no bridal training, we completed a bridal trial and the look of complete happiness when I gave her the mirror lit a fire inside of me. It was then that I found my calling - bridal makeup.
in 2020, the world shut down and so did my business. I spent a year and a half finishing school, taking any and all online courses I could find and when the world opened back up mid 2021, I was ready to rebrand and take the bridal industry by storm.
Since then, I've built an amazing bridal team of 10 talented artists and stylists, have taught 50+ beauty entrepreneurs how to grow and scale their business and continue to fuel my passion for making others feel more beautiful!
I am so honored you're here and can't wait to make some magic together!
On May 7, 2023 marked the beginning of a beautiful journey as I said 'yes' to my forever. As a bride-to-be, I've gained a profound appreciation for the incredible pressures placed on brides and it's in-turn helped me become a better bridal business owner. I'm here to remind you that you are beautiful just the way you are. Remember your wedding day is about you and the love of your life - no one else. Prioritize your happiness, your confidence and your love because at the end of your wedding night, all you'll have is your memories.
You can't get to know me without getting to know my sweet boy Macky. He's a 100lb bluenose pit who although looks a little scary, he's the biggest lover. Macky loves booty rubs and snack time (just like his mama) and quite literally lick you to death.
For your daily dose of Macky, be sure to follow me on Instagram at @glowupbyangilee.
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