ABOUT FACE

Raised in Glenview, Illinois, ELISE BRILL began her love for faces as an avid photographer. She studied film at Columbia College and began her career in film and television production specializing in casting. Her years in makeup trailers, and subsequent jobs at Lancôme and Bobbi Brown, generated multitudes of loyal clients. Today, celebrities, TV personalities, and everyday women choose Brill for their special events and photo shoots and rave about her signature leesi b. line of skin care and cosmetics.

What are you most proud of doing? I am most proud that thousands of women have entrusted me on their most special day, their wedding day, for their makeup application. The families I meet are like a puzzle piece in my life. The connections I have with them are priceless and I am forever grateful.

What was a pivotal moment in your career? The day I learned that teamwork is everything—one person can make things great—but a team that combines talents and shares ideas— always comes out with the best work to enhance the lives of others. Collaboration always leads to innovation.

What meaningful lesson did you learn at your first job? You can work for someone, who is very difficult and there is still room for growth. That feeling of being uncomfortable with their way of working can actually strengthen you and empower you beyond what you thought you were capable of.

How should women support other women? This question is everything. Supporting other women really begins with listening, hearing what others need help with, and connecting them to other women who can help them achieve their goals. I take pride in referring women in my industry.

What does the idea of power mean to you? Control of my own destiny, and the power to create creatively and to the best of my ability. At the same time, I’m pushing myself and striving to learn more and do better.

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