Society & Culture
On today’s episode of This is Austin, I’m speaking with Gertie Wilson, founder of the Austin-based, non-toxic beauty and skincare line, Elevé Cosmetics. As a makeup artist, Gertie has transformed the faces of hundreds of people including actors, models, singers, the occasional reality TV star, and many an Austin bride. When she noticed a lack of quality makeup options that were free of harmful ingredients, Gertie set out to create her own line and Elevé Cosmetics was born. Gertie and I discussed growing up in West Texas and the culture shock she experienced moving to Austin, her experience doing makeup for celebrities at SXSW, along with why it is important to switch to “green” beauty and skincare. This episode is brought to you by Marathon Kids, the Austin-based non profit that empowers kids nationwide to embark on a lifetime of physical activity. Through their network of running clubs and a variety of special programs, Marathon Kids equips children at all fitness levels to complete the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, over the course of the running club season. Learn more at marathonkids.org. GERTIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN ACTIVITIES Town Lake / Lady Bird Lake Barre3 GERTIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS: Maudie’s El Mason Austin Land & Cattle WHAT IS GERTIE WATCHING/LISTENING TO: Billions The Bachelor / Bachelor in Paradise Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff To Live and Die in LA WHERE TO FIND US Guest, Gertie Wilson Instagram: @gertieglam & @EleveCosmetics Web: https://elevecosmetics.com/ Facebook: @EleveCleanCosmetics Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1 Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/