Meet Maria Alonso: Makeup Artist & Blogger

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

Hi Maria, let’s talk legacy – what do you want yours to be?
I want my legacy to represent all Women. Showing all dreams can come true! Anything is possible! We have the power to make anything happen. Always with kindness,respect and having powerful words to share with others. I want people to remember me as the Latina Mom who not just work as a Makeup Artist, Blogger but the one who sent a powerful message.Anything is posible!You dream hard but work harder! Always with a positive attitude and kindness along the way.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
A little bit of everything, from working as a Makeup Artist working with women and brides helping them achieve a perfect look for their day extra special, My goal always will be authenticity. Adding my own personal touches either as Makeup Artist, Fashion Blogger or content creator. Excited to keep working and gaining more experience. Always pursuing my goals. Aware of the challenges along the way. But never stoping. A successful career opportunity for me is growing and learning each day. I want people to remember me as a Latina Mom who never stop. Who sent a powerful message to everyone. Never stop growing and learning. Adding a Lots self love and kindness. And always being yourself

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?
I’ll say a little bit of Authentic Mexican food to start our day! Visiting El Tiempo Cantina On Navigation. Follow with a bit of shopping on Rice Village District. Next stop visiting a few murals near Downtown Houston. Ending the night at Kemah BoardWalk for some delicious seafood and a calming walk near the beach.

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 number one supporter, my husband! And all my beauties!