Imposter syndrome. Fake it ’til you make it. Self doubt. Most of us have experienced these feelings in our careers, but would you expect it from a world-renowned fashion and beauty icon?

Val Garland, who went from teen hairstylist to a globally-acclaimed makeup artist, all with no formal beauty training, explores how she faced these uncertainties head-on while taking leaps in the unknown and saying yes to every career opportunity, even when it seemed daunting.

In fact, her first real gig as a makeup artist happened by chance, a trial-by-fire when the original artist never showed up. From there, the rest was history. Val, who is now L'Oréal Paris’ Global Makeup Director has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names including Alexander McQueen, Nick Knight, and even Lady Gaga.

“You have to be prepared for everything, and you have to be prepared for nothing,” says Val. From the importance of adaptability to resourcefulness to networking to taking risks; this episode is filled with insights that professionals in any industry can benefit from. Tune in to hear how to embrace your passion, and enjoy the journey along the way.