Raised in Glenview, ELISE BRILL began her love for faces as an avid photographer. After studying film at Columbia College, she 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, television personalities, and everyday women choose Elise for their special events and photo shoots and rave about her signature leesi b line of skincare and cosmetics.

Who is your role model?

My clients are my role models. I am so very fortunate to be surrounded daily by the most inspiring, dedicated, and powerful women. Each woman that I have had the opportunity to work with has helped shape my life. They inspire me!

How do you impact your clients?

My goal is to always leave my clients with a sense of calm and feeling one step closer to embracing their own beauty. I have taught thousands of women how to apply their own makeup with a few simple steps. Teaching women how to look their best, in turn, makes them feel good on the inside.

Why is makeup important?

The way we look translates into how we feel about ourselves. Self-care is real and we all need to do it more often.

What is the hardest lesson you have learned as an entrepreneur?

Working for yourself changes daily—it’s the hardest part but also the most rewarding part as well. When I started as a makeup artist I specialized in weddings. Today, I am always excited for all the different types of jobs I am booked for—photoshoots, private clients, celebrities, teen makeup—all of it. No two days are the same and it’s the best!

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