You have had an amazing career, and found success at such a young age, what would your top piece of advice be for other young entrepreneurs?
That success is about going the distance, it is not about any one event. It’s about how you deal with a series of events over a long period.
Your status as an Australian icon is undeniable, how did it feel to win the Young Australian of the Year Award in 1995?
It was a huge surprise and an honour that I still feel all these years later.
Who were your beauty idols growing up? And now in modern times?
I am not really someone who has beauty idols as to really feel someone is truly beautiful I need to know them rather than just see them as for me beauty is about a total package of who you are inside as well.
Where do you see lipstick trends heading in the next year?
Bright, bold and fruity! Very juicy and happy…
What can we as a consumer look forward to with your beauty brand, Lipstick Queen?
Unique, whimsical and highly imaginative lip products that are unlike anything else on the market.
Living in New York, what do you miss most about Australia?
The food in Australia is incredible! You are very lucky.
