Peta-Gai McLaughlin - Founder, Iridis Cosmetics

PG is such an inspiration! From growing up in Penrith with two older sisters and a violent household, PG and her Mum then moved to Tassie, where she completed her high school and uni years. From an early age she had wanted to be an actor (why isn't that surprising?!) but her Mum was keen for her to capitalise on her excellent academic record, and so she did an Arts-Law degree over 5 years - and got married along the way.

This was followed by over ten years as a lawyer - specialising in superannuation. Not something that most people could imagine PG doing. It was while she was there that she had an epiphany. She had helped one of the senior lawyers get back her 'mojo' after returning from maternity leave. This included hair, makeup and clothes, and then watched that women, through glass walls, pitch to become a partner. It was in that moment that PG saw the power of makeup and how it added confidence and inner strength. And she wanted more of it!


After leaving law, PG realised she had fallen in love with her best friend, Kelly (now her wife) , and the two of them set up Iridis Cosmetics. From the start, it was about teaching makeup to women over 40 (ish), as well as having her own makeup brand. However, it has now morphed into glamtorials, teaching makeup artists how to apply makeup, and now PG is working with trans women to help them realise their feminine potential and feel good about themselves.


There is so much in this interview. You're going to LOVE it!


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