This week, Emily sits down with Alexandria Gilleo, a celebrity makeup artist and wellness entrepreneur who has worked with icons like Sue Bird, Ali Krieger, and Breanna Stewart. Alex shares the story of her sudden health crisis—a diagnosis of endometriosis that nearly led to emergency surgery on leading up to a what was supposed to be an epic trip to the Paris Olympics.

The conversation explores how Alex navigates the high-pressures of her work with balance living in th Hudson Valley. She details her #hurdlemoment following the loss of her father, which served as the catalyst for her deep dive into holistic wellness.

IN THIS EPISODE

• The "Sue Bird Method" of varying glam levels.
• Alex's non-negotiable morning and night rituals, featuring red light therapy and classical music.
• The power of manifestation and "execution boards."
• Why skin prep is the most important part of a long-lasting look.
• The evolving synergy between beauty and women's sports.

QUOTABLE MOMENTS

• "I really try to sit down with them and look at their face and see what is going to help with making them feel the most beautiful, confident person on the field, off the field, on the court, whatever it is."
• "I feel like this generation of athletes understands that beauty can be utilized as a tool. Makeup is not necessarily a mask ... it’s more about amplifying the look and showing the world every side of who they are."
• "In order to get what it is that you want, you have to act like you already have it. You have to own it and be so confident with it."
• "Everything is figure-outable. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how dark, how lonely, how sad, how heartbreaking something can feel, it's always going to get better."

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