Beauty isn’t vanity—it’s self-respect. In this episode, Donna sits down with Brittany Gray, makeup artist and founder of Fancy Face; a beauty service and retail boutique and product line, to explore the transformative power of makeup and the business behind a leading Canadian beauty brand. Brittany shares how performing in Chicago at age 15 and watching Catherine Zeta-Jones on set sparked her vision to bring celebrity-level artistry to everyday women. She traces Fancy Face’s growth from apartment studio to flagship stores (including their PATH Toronto location), and explains why services now span bridal makeup, special events, makeup lessons and virtual consultations across North America.

You’ll get quick makeup tips for women 35+-plus Brittany’s “outside-in” philosophy for rebuilding confidence after life’s hard seasons. We also get candid on entrepreneurship: patience, resilience, and building a legacy brand without outside funding. If you’re curious about makeup lessons, bridal beauty, or how to scale a purpose-driven company, this conversation delivers inspiration and practical takeaways in equal measure.

Some key points from the episode

• How working with Catherine Zeta Jones impacted her career
• The power of makeup and what she sees when people come into Fancy Face
• A crossroads that changed the course of her career
• Her unique vision for the future of her business
• Makeup tips

Check out links from the episode:

• Brittany Gray: Fancy Face | @brittanygrayliving | @fancyfanceinc
• Donna Bishop: @thisisdonnab
• FashionTalks: @fashiontalkspod
• CAFA: cafawards.ca | @cafawards