We had the good fortune of connecting with Stormi Yates and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Stormi, what’s the most difficult decision you’ve ever had to make?
Moving to a new state at the height of my career. Giving up o so many more amazing opportunities to come,. It kinda feels like failure & all those years of navigating the saturated beauty, industry of Los Angeles was for what ??? When your business is all in LA & you chose to leave it behind. So many things crumbed. Things that I worked so hard to achieve. To find a place in your heart for that time in your life, and to recognize that it’s different now, and to start a whole new business 16 years later.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
The makeup artist journey has been a journey of passion. Starting from the time I could hold a lipstick, I haven’t stopped loving makeup. My grandmother owned a fulll service salon in our small town & many hours of my young life were spent in it watching women get their little transformation ( one that made them Smile & so happy) if I could be apart of that happiness sign me up. I was also very fortunate to have a grandmother that let me play Hair And Makeup up on her even when I would get brushes stuck in her hair, but she would have to cut out. She still allowed me to play.. i want to
Give back the same was she did & I love teaching young
Girls about the industry I have been so lucky to be a part of for 20 years.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I absolutely love Tucson. My favorites are Hiking, amazing local restaurants & Fantastic local shops and always a good time downtown. Some of my favorites are Flora market run, Tito & Pep & the Monica. My favorite hikes are Finger Rock Trail and Linda vista. I love seeing shows at Hotel Congress, the Fox theater & The Maverick.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would love to recognize all the photographers, wedding planners, clients, family & friends that made my first year and half in Tucson Az a huge success. My family for supporting, loving & understanding that I can’t make it everything. Weekends are mostly for working! Lol

Website: Www.stormibeauty.com

Instagram: @storminthecity

Image Credits
Photos by @toreyphoto @jennaalcala @likemontana

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