books

Women Who Influence

#1 BESTSELLER IN U.S. & CANADA!

I am honored to be one of the contributing authors to “Women Who Influence,” a collection of 30 inspirational stories to fuel your soul’s deepest desires, authentic truth and divine purpose.  “Women Who Influence” is the sequel to the bestselling books Women Who Ignite and Women Who Inspire, published by Kate Butler Books, and is part of the Inspired Impact Book Series and Movement.

In my chapter of this book, I share my story of life as a professional makeup artist, and how the simple act of making a woman look more beautiful connects her to her deeply buried feminine power, enabling her to transform her own life and everything she touches.

SNEAK PEEK OF MY CHAPTER, “Beauty from the Heart”!

“Beauty is only skin deep, they say … or is it?

As a professional makeup artist, I create physical transformations on men and women of every description to make them more attractive and photogenic for television appearances, films, videos, still photography, speaking engagements, and celebratory events. For over thirty-five years, I’ve worked all over the country on many wonderful projects, and it is the most joyful profession I can imagine. For obvious reasons, people are intrigued by what I do, and everyone loves to see the befores and afters. But after the first few years (and few hundred faces), I began to realize that something unusual was happening when I worked on my women clients…”

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Excerpt from the Foreword by Darlene Whitehurst, Founder of the Goalfriends® program:

“You are reading a collection of personal stories from an array of amazing female influencers. If you open your heart, mind, and soul to its contents, these stories will resonate with you and change your life. Each author shares her journey in the spirit of leading you to fulfill your destiny as a woman of influence. These women have turned challenges into opportunities. They’ve conquered their fears and taken the road less traveled. They’ve discovered the joy of pursuing their highest callings. Their stories will rivet you, embolden you, and transform you. My hope is that you will connect with these stories and discover the influencer in you.”

Darlene Whitehurst
Founder, GoalFriends, LLC
President, Adsource Media Inc.

Turn Your Head and Coif

BY MICHAEL KOWCH

Ever wondered what your hairstylist or makeup artist actually thinks? This book offers a light-hearted reveal on what actually goes on, behind the chair. My chapter in the collaborative book “Turn Your Head and Coif” by former stylist and radio host Michael Kowch is now available on Amazon.com. You will laugh out loud at this entertaining collection of stories and unforgettable experiences as told by professionals in the beauty industry!

SNEAK PEEK OF MY CHAPTER, “LOVE AND LIPSTICK”!

“There’s something very intimate about touching someone’s face, or main identity. An hour of touching results in looking amazing for something special. I’ve always said that it’s impossible to hide from me when you’re in my chair. I see hopes and dreams, gifts and potential, pitfalls and insecurities… all without the client even uttering a word. This temporary “relationship”, not unlike that of a bartender and patron, is intensified by our proximity to each other. There’s also a tender confidentiality that goes along with this process, like the unspoken promise of the confessional. I see your best and your worst, and I create a unified canvas that magnifies the finest of what you are. You could truthfully say that I “fall in love” with all of my clients. It’s my job to see you as the most wonderful and beautiful person in the world at that moment…much like the feeling of falling in love. MOST of the time, the feeling is mutual. Here are a few stories about my adventures in the world of beauty and media…”

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION BY MICHAEL KOWCH, PUBLISHER OF tURN YOUR HEAD AND COIF:

“I met Carol Stover the old fashioned way, on Facebook. A good friend had been working with her for years, and naturally, good people attract. Carol Stover is a professional makeup artist based in the Baltimore/Washington area. She holds seminars and workshops on makeup and personal style and enjoys sharing her wisdom with anyone with a desire to feel empowered, and is now working on her dream to start a foundation to inspire a higher self-esteem in teen girls.

My intention was to break up her submission, but, I couldn’t. Her message and take-on attitude was too good. So, fill your glass and have a chuckle.”

Upcoming Works

My next planned books currently in the works:

• 50 Awesome Beauty Secrets from a Makeup Pro
• 50 Time & Money Saving Beauty Tips from a Makeup Pro