Meet Kimberly Fisher, Writer and Entrepreneur

Kimberly Fisher is former model and actress. She is the founder of Jetsetera.net and LuxeSoul.com, and she is a busy lifestyle writer, media personality, and internet entrepreneur.

1. How did you first become interested in blogging?

I have always had a love for reading and writing, and I was offered a column when I was modeling entitled "Ask the Model." From there I read everything I could on freelance writing, and just starting pitching different publications. In 2008 I started Jetsetera as a way for friends and family to keep track of me while I was traveling the world, and it eventually turned into what it is today: a curated luxury travel blog with a focus on lifestyle.

2. What are some of your favorite topics to write about?

Travel is always a favorite topic, but I tend to also cover beauty, fashion, and eco-friendly living.

3. In building your websites, what are your personal guidelines for creating content that catches the interest of readers?

With so many different blogs out there, it is hard to get noticed. You have be uniquely you. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and speak your voice. Also, write about something you are passionate about--it won't be work if it is something you enjoy doing every day.

4. What are some things we can do to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle while also being mindful of the environment and sustainability?

There are so many ways to give back. You can mix entertaining with giving back by attending charity event, or buy luxury clothes and goods that give back and support a community or a cause in some way. Even choosing hair, makeup, or skin products that are not only good for the environment, but are better for you. I have also seen a huge jump in sustainable and eco-friendly travel over the past few years.

5. What projects do you hope to pursue in the next year or so?

I am looking at branching back into hosting with the development of video and online shows for both Jetsetera and LuxeSoul, as well as some other projects and collaborations.

Thanks, Kimberly!

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Meet Cassandra, Makeup Artist

Cassandra M.u.a. (make-up artistry) was nominated as makeup artist of the year for Washington state in 2014. She has recently taken on global representation by agencies based in Dubai, landing her jobs in Qatar working for top brands like Bvlgari. She also does beauty and bridal work in Seattle and will be available for bookings in Seattle this September. Cassandra is an artist in every aspect of her life. She is currently in Africa working as a private stylist for clients on the European Golf tour.

Follow Cassandra on Twitter to keep up with her work and her travels.

1. How did you first become interested in a career as a makeup artist?

Watching my mom apply blue eyeliner, mascara and a little powder was enough to get me interested in makeup at a young age! I remember going to the grocery store when I was 5 or 6 and running to the makeup isle to try different products! I have loved makeup for as long as I remember and it has translated beautifully into my life today!

2. What helped you to learn your craft as an artist and to develop your own unique style?

Back when I was young, YouTube and facebook didn't exist so I turned to reading beauty magazines. My older cousin, Crystal also impacted me. She was a beautiful cheerleader a few years ahead of me and eventually worked at Sephora where, in my teens brought me and my friends samples of product to try. My mom always supported my love for makeup and fashion and surprised me by buying me beauty and celebrity styling.. I still have them to this day! Her and I also used to make beaded bracelets and necklaces and sold them for .50 or $1 so we could buy new beads each week!

3. How does your experience as a print model inform your work as a makeup artist?

My work as a model came as second nature as I was really into photography and being in front of the camera. One of my earliest memories of this was with a friend named Kim, she came over and we did our hair, makeup and tried on different clothes.. We even created backdrops and used props for our "photoshoot" then took photos of each other posing.. Back then we used disposable cameras so we weren't even sure how the photos would look until a week later.. But it was a true passion of mine that has grown into several business ventures and I'm glad my mom bought me all of those cameras back then!

4. Would you tell us about some of the work you do overseas and how it compares to the work you do in the Seattle area?

My work overseas is more commercial, working for bigger companies like Bvlgari with the help of my agents based in Dubai. In Seattle my work tends to be very personal and creative, for instance I do maternity, newborn, senior and family portrait photography and styling a few weddings each summer as well. I think this is because I grew up in Washington and people feel comfortable with me on that level, plus my prices drop dramatically when I'm home because I like to give back to my community. In the past we have done charity shoots; for example last time I was home we held a day for single parents with newborns/young children so their parents could have professional photos of their little ones!

5. What are some of your favorite projects that you've worked on so far?

I think my all time favorite gig was working with Rym Ghazali overseas in Algeria and Dubai. As head stylist to the production I got to choose my own assistant makeup artist, BTS photographer and hairstylist, which were all came together from my contacts in Dubai. I really loved the fast pace styling of working on a reality TV show because it kept me on my toes and I got to work with a 20 man crew 12 hours a day! Also, I really love weddings..again, it is a very hectic environment which I tend to handle very well as I work very well under pressure! I think that anything involving a little adrenaline gets me creating some of my best work! The last big gig I organized in Seattle was a 30 person crew of my own makeup artist & hair team, 10 models, a airbrush artist and fashion designer for RAW, which led to my Makeup Artist of the year 2014 nomination!

Thanks, Cassandra!

Meet Sunnie Rae, Writer and Makeup Artist

Sunnie Rae was born in Vienna, Austria. As a child she discovered a passion for writing, and in 2006 she wrote her first novel (unpublished). In 2004 she has started a training as a makeup artist and since then has been doing makeup for photo shoots and films.

Sunnie Rae adds: "I've been through a lot in my life, but I've always kept the light in my heart. I'm currently working on a movie with Joseph Van Buren from NYC. I love life, animals, my family, movies, and of course writing.

Keep up with Sunnie Rae on Facebook and on Twitter.

1. Would you tell us a little bit about your writing and the projects you're currently working on?

I've been writing since I was a child. I started with poems and short stories. Now I write novels and screenplays (which I love the most). I'm currently working on three screenplays for gk-movies from Austria, and I'm very proud to work with Joseph Van Buren from New York City. It's a sci-fi/fantasy film we want to shoot in summer next year.

2. How do you combine your work as a writer with your work as a make up artist?

Usually I don't combine them, you know. Most of the time I write, and if I find time or an interesting project, I become a makeup artist again. :) When I write a movie, I also do some makeup for the film as I did with gk-movies and with Joseph. Especially if it's a low-budget or an independent movie, this is a great opportunity for the producers to save money.

3. How did you first become interested in becoming a makeup artist?

It's been a long time since then, so I don't really remember, I guess, but I think it was as I saw WHAT you can do with makeup. It's like plastic surgery for the moment. You can correct shapes and make every girl or woman beautiful. To see how they smile and shine when you're finished with their makeup is a great feeling.

4. In your experience, what are the main differences in writing for the page (novels/stories) and writing for the screen (screenplays)?

I think the main differences are how they "look" like on page and the style of writing. In a novel you can write what this person thinks, how this person feels, and you have hundreds of pages where you can describe the main character and his past. In a screenplay you can't do this. You have to let us know about the person, his past, and his feelings through what he says, how he talks, how he looks or reacts, and so on. You should let the audience know everything about the character through his behavior because there is no time to explain everything. I think such a movie would be boring to watch. Also, a novel is more feelings-driven, while a screenplay is more (or should be more) character- or action-driven.

5. What do you hope to accomplish in the next five years?

I hope to still get chances to write screenplays and to finish my novel. I want to move from Vienna, and I want to see the world and meet a lot of interesting people. In five years I want to make a living from writing (only), and I want to see one movie (or more) I wrote on screen.

Thanks, Sunnie Rae!