About Me
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My name is Amanda Martin, I go by Beauty by Amanda Renee. I am a small business owner and a self-taught makeup artist located in San Jose California.
Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a cosmetologist. But it wasn't until later in life when I truly realized I couldn't live without makeup. My true passion started 6.5 years ago after my fiancé passed away from cirrhosis of the liver. My entire life flipped upside down and I fell into deep depression. I started to try and distract my mind from my reality and realized I felt an inner peace when I played with makeup. From there, my love for makeup flourished and continued to grow.
I always dreamt of starting my own makeup business, and I can finally say it's here! I am still a broken girl just trying to navigate life the best way I know how. I hope I can inspire each of you to go after your dreams. My story is yet to come!