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"My philosophy is, the better you look, the better you feel." When asked about meeting Steampunk Chuck for the first time, she recalled, " I was intimidated by how serious he is about his work. I could relate to the passion he has about his work because I have the same passion with mine." Cassidy's dream with makeup artistry has always been to "GO BIG!" She says, "I love drama, I love big and bold, and I also love contrast." Cassidy admires Chuck's work, his ideas, and his images. She says it embodies everything she loves. She enjoys the process at Steampunk Chuck. "I talk to him, see the wardrobe, and then there is a vision. Steampunk work is different than what people usually see. It isn't the typical 'oh that's so pretty' ! It's the 'oh that's so bold and strong and fierce!" She says it's amazing to see the reactions of the women. "Better yet, I live for those moments when I am done with a model's hair and makeup. They get up and go look in the mirror. I know to expanding even further." Her future goals and aspirations include doing makeup for runway, weddings, and much more. " The makeup and hair world is always evolving, and I will evolve, not only with my visions, but also with the ones around me." Cassidy is very grateful for all of the people she has met in this movement. whenever they sat down in the chair, and I showed them what I was about to do, they were intimidated. But when they get up and see themselves, they realize what it's all about. They finally see the vision I saw before, and that feeling is priceless." "They have made an incredible impact on me and my views. I was initially a little intimidated by all the new people and all of the new places. But everyone I have met is so nice, so talented, and all come with their own story as well. As we travel together and grow closer, we are more like a family than anything. We walk into a house as strangers and leave so differently than we came. It's like we open up, and some of us As Steampunk Chuck grows, Cassidy is looking forward to new challenges and projects. "I plan to contribute my vision and input to this amazing movement. I consider myself an bloom. Sometimes, some of us just need a break, and we are all open ears and open arms. It truly is the best feeling. I cannot wait to meet more people and share experiences with everyone!" entrepreneur in the makeup industry, and I look forward 39