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She makes the world's most famous faces look flawless all of the
time: Inside the world of Celebrity Make-up Artist Tia Dantzler!
Apryl Chapman Thomas
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Millennium
Professionals Magazine
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There are some times that
everything just seems to fall into place. Of course, it
takes a combination of fate and hard work. Nearly
everyone dreams about turning their passion and/or
interest in a career.
For Tia Dantzler, celebrity
makeup artist, it became a reality in a roundabout way.
Dantzler was asked by a friend, who was getting married,
to do her make-up for her big day. |
Inspired by this
opportunity, Dantzler begin to fine tune her makeup skills on
her friends and family. She quickly found that she really
enjoyed bringing out everyone's own beauty. Deciding to further
develop her skills, she enrolled in makeup artistry courses at
Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois. Perhaps this was the best
thing she did, because it became obvious to her instructors that
Dantzler was a natural when it came to applying makeup to
others.
While her skills are
very important, what truly separates her from the other artists
is her personality. Her genuine demeanor puts her clients at
ease. She has also been able to establish good working
relationships with her clients as well. She also understands her
celebrity clientele and strives to do the best look for them.
Dantzler realizes that not only do they have their own public
image, but also their performance image, which tends to be
different looks.
At age 35, Dantzler
is at the height of her career. Her ever-growing portfolio
includes celebrities, magazines and events. She has worked with
such notables at Senator Barack Obama, Jennifer Hudson and
Chandra Wilson. Dantzler's work as also graced such publications
as Life, Sports Illustrated and GQ. She has also
lent her talent to a handful of corporate clients that include
AVON, CNN and BET. Her work has captured the eyes of photography
greats, Annie Liebovitz and Matthew Rolston, as well.
Even though she has
accomplished a lot at a young age, Dantzler's work is never
done. She is constantly getting her name out in the public –
through her website or being quoted in articles, and staying
current on makeup trends. With both her talent and personality,
she is guaranteed to remain a success in this field.
Tia Dantzler took
Millennium Professionals Magazine’s founding editor Dr. Trevicia
Williams’ inside her world where her passions and sense of
purpose were revealed during the following exchange:
MP
Are you married?
TD: Yes, I have been
married for 11 years.
MP
As a wife and mother of two girls, how do you balance your roles
across work and family?
TD: My husband and I are true believers in what you sow, you
will reap. So we believe in spending quality time with our
girls individually as well as together as a family. Whenever
situations occur we always try to impart great wisdom into our
children so they can make great decisions in life. Lastly, the
most important thing we do together as a family is PRAY
together.
When I’m home I try to spend quality time
with my girls. When I’m traveling we communicate via cell phone
and text messages. It also helps that I have a very supportive
Husband.
MP
What is your biggest dream?
TD: I have too many to name. I always
re-evaluate my dreams, check off ones that I have accomplished
and continuously add to my dream list.
MP
What inspires you?
TD: God’s love,
fulfilling my purpose, my family and living a limitless life.
MP
Where do you get the motivation to top your previous success
stories?
TD: My purpose gives me the
motivation to keep increasing in all that I do. I believe if
you are not increasing then your decreasing.
MP
How do you overcome obstacles?
TD: Definitely
through faith, prayer and perseverance.
MP
In the pursuit of success, if there was one thing that you could
share with women about reaching beyond perceived limits what
would it be?
TD: Believing in your dreams and
never giving up until you see the manifestations of what you are
believing for.
MP
The Faith Factor: How does faith impact your work life?
TD: Faith impacts every aspect of my
life. You must first have faith in yourself, and also in your
gifts and talents to accomplish goals.
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Career Highlight:
TD: One of my career highlights have
been having my work shown on an Academy Award winner at the
Oscars.
MP
Fast fun facts:
Born: (city/state):
TD: I was born in
Gary, Indiana
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For Fun: What do you do?
TD: I love to go
shopping and also taking fun family vacations to adventurous
places.
MP
If there was one beauty secret that you could share with mothers
who have hectic schedules, but want to look great what would it
be?
TD: First, I would recommend sustaining a daily skincare
system, drinking plenty of water and maintaining groomed
eyebrows to frame the face.
MP
What can we expect from Tia Dantzler next?
TD: I plan to make a mark in this
industry that can not be erased. Stay tuned for more at
www.tiadantzler.net for updates.
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