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Sponge Stories

Siobhan Byrd
Face Painting
Face Painting Industry
Branding
Lizzyland
Training Courses
Daisy Jane's Face Painting
Rainbow Tiger Face Painting
The Artful Dabber
Pricing
Donna Godfrey
Perimenopause
Ireland
Small Business
Competitions
Moonlight Body Art
Fantastic Faces
Training and Education In Face Painting
Facade Academy
Online Classes
Imposter Syndrome

Sponge Stories is a podcast for face painters who want to hear what the industry is really like from the people living it.

Hosted by me, Siobhan from Theatrix Faces, each episode is a relaxed conversation with a working face painter. We talk about the good parts, the tricky parts, and everything in between.

From finding your own style to dealing with comparison, confidence, pricing, and those mom... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to turn a face painting business into a complete party experience?

This week I'm joined by Jade from Party with Jelly Jade, whose business has evolved from painting faces into entertaining thousands of children at birthday parties ... more

What starts with a 13-year-old charging 50p for face painting in her front garden somehow leads to architecture, nightclub face painting, a laser cutter in the living room and a physical face paint shop in Glasgow.

In this episode of Sponge Stories,... more

As one half of the legendary Wolfe twins, Nick helped shape modern face and body painting as we know it. From creating the iconic Wolfe FX paints and winning World Bodypainting Championships to teaching artists across the globe, his influence can be ... more

This week on Sponge Stories, I'm joined by Michelle from ABC Parties.

Michelle has had a remarkable year. After stepping away from the industry during a difficult period in her life, she returned determined to rebuild her confidence, reignite her cr... more

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Nick Wolfe
World champion body painter, co-founder Wolfe FX Paint, international educator
Wolfe FX Paint
Episode: Nick Wolfe
Rachel Connolly
Face painter and children's entertainer
Fierce Fun Faces
Episode: Rachel - Fierce Fun Faces
Millie Rose
Founder of Fantastic Faces, face painter and business owner in Hull
Fantastic Faces
Episode: Milly Rose - Fantastic Faces
Daze Livingstone
Artist behind Moonlight Body Art
Moonlight Body Art
Episode: Daze - Moonlight Bodyart
Donna Godfrey
Founder/Lead trainer at Donna's Face Painting
Donna's Face Painting
Episode: Donna Godfrey - Donna's Face Painting
Georgiana Chokal
Georgiana from Lizzyland Face Painting, creator of Lizzyland brand and international demonstrator
Lizzyland Face Painting
Episode: Georgiana - Lizzieland Face Painting
Heather Rainbow Tiger Face Painting
Heather, owner of Rainbow Tiger Face Painting
Rainbow Tiger Face Painting
Episode: Heather - Rainbow Tiger Face Painting
Juliet Eve
Owner of Facade Academy
Facade Academy
Episode: Juliet Eve - Facade Academy

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Siobhan
Host of a practical, community-driven show for face painters; facilitates interviews and shares industry experiences.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Positive upbeat stories about our industry

    It’s great to hear stories from other face painters. Beautiful upbeat chat and can relate.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Wild Daisies Face Painting
    Australia3 months ago

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Great mix of personal and business guidance.
Very actionable stories for practitioners.
Authentic conversations with real-world learning.
Inclusive perspectives and practical tips for working in rural markets.

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Jane - Daisy Jane's Face Painting
Q: How did you decide to transition from a career in child services to face painting?
She describes needing to reduce stress and pursue a more flexible lifestyle, ultimately choosing face painting after testing it as a source of income during a difficult period, then committing fully after a shoulder operation and a pivotal first paid party.
Juliet Eve - Facade Academy
Q: What is the mindset you encourage in new painters who want to turn this into a career?
Her stance is to learn thoroughly through proper apprenticeship-style training rather than rushing to take gigs; she advocates building a solid foundation of techniques, brushes, and business knowledge before scaling up.
Juliet Eve - Facade Academy
Q: What's your approach to pricing and building a sustainable business?
She discusses the balance between artistic work and business activities, the importance of not pricing too low, and the value of delegation and support staff to manage marketing, accounts, and operations, creating a sustainable structure that supports growth over time.
Bethany - Brushed Beauties
Q: What's been one of your favorite jobs or events that you've ever worked at?
The Women's Rugby World Cup stand out as a highlight because it combined national pride, a big crowd, and the chance to support women in sport while meeting players and painting a high-profile team; it also felt personally meaningful being from the local community.
Rachel - Fierce Fun Faces
Q: What practical steps can other painters take to reach clients in rural areas?
Diversify services, build relationships with local organizations and councils, leverage free tools like Google Business, collect reviews, and maintain a visible, branded presence (uniforms, signage, and QR codes) to keep information accessible.

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What is Sponge Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on real-world experiences from professional face painters who turn artistry into sustainable businesses. Episodes balance practical how-tos—branding, pricing, client management, and training—with candid personal stories about burnout, health, entrepreneurship, and resilience. A recurring strength is drawing actionable insight from practitioners who juggle gigs, family, and growth, while emphasizing community, ethical marketing, and inclusive approaches to service design. A standout aspect is the emphasis on building brands and communities within a niche industry, plus concrete tips for scaling—from solo ops to studios, partnerships, and education ventures. For potential listeners, it's a practical, empathetic.listen for an... more

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Recent guests on Sponge Stories include:

1. Nick Wolfe
2. Rachel Connolly
3. Millie Rose
4. Daze Livingstone
5. Donna Godfrey
6. Georgiana Chokal
7. Heather Rainbow Tiger Face Painting
8. Juliet Eve

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