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

Hi Aniefiok, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
Authenticity. We live in such a fast paced world and a lot of people lose themselves in the mix. Once you lose that realness it tends to trickle down into every other aspect in your life. If you’re going to be around me I need to know exactly who you are as a person, flaws and all, so that the foundation we build off of is solid.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
One thing that sets me apart from others is the authenticity. I do not do major edits to my photos. I feel like MUA’s shouldn’t edit their work. Let’s be honest, makeup is hard! But If I make a mistake you will be able to see it lol! I wont edit it away because I believe that your audience should see your true talent, not what you can do on photoshop. Aniefiok Cosmetics is all about making makeup doable for everyone. Sometimes, the eyeliner is not perfectly symmetrical and that’s okay! Sometimes, the foundation color is off but we can adjust that! The standards for makeup have really skyrocketed and I’m just here to bring it back down to earth. Discipline, practice and consistency are the major keys. Starting a new journey is never easy. Consistency has always been a huge challenge for me because my lifestyle is super busy. Currently I have two jobs and I’m in school! A lot of times I find it hard to schedule time towards my craft. To fix this, I’ve recently started organizing my life differently. I just happen to be one of those people who need to schedule every second of my day and that’s okay, haha! Sticking to a strict schedule helps me power through my busiest days.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
A lot of people say Houston is boring but I think that’s just so so backwards. You can catch me at Alexrad at least twice a month. That is my all time FAVORITE bar. The vibes there are just unmatched. I’m a huge nature fan. I think that I’ve been to every park in Houston. Every now and then you’ll catch me at the bookstore adding to my collection of books that I wont touch til next year. Every wine happy hour in Houston- I did that. Post COVID I will be at every concert (again). I love to explore so I go all over the city and state!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My friends and family have been a HUGE reason in why I keep going. I don’t think my friends and family can comprehend how thankful I am for each and every one of them. The support and words of encouragement may seem little, but it means the world to me. So I want to say thank you guys. I love y’all forever and ever, and although you all deserve the world I will give a small token of my appreciation once we make it to the finish line! Trust me!

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