Autumn artistry academy

Booked-out but burnt-out?
This is your space to rise.

The Empowered Artist Mentorship is a 1:1 coaching and artistry experience for beauty and wellness pros who are tired of building success that comes at the cost of their peace. Led by a queer Black woman, family and community social service worker-turned-beauty boss, and backed by a 15-person artistry team—this program meets you where you are and guides you into a business that breathes.

  • Built for creatives.
  • Rooted in systems, structure, and soul.
  • Centered on your sustainability.

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The Empowered

Artist Mentorship

Meet Your Mentor!

Meet Theresa!

Self-taught beauty artist. Former mental health professional. Six-figure business owner. Queer Black woman.

I'm the founder of Autumn Artistry and your lead mentor inside The Empowered Artist Mentorship. I built my business from the ground up—no blueprint, no shortcuts—while navigating the real challenges of burnout, boundaries, and building with soul.

With 15+ years of experience in mental health and over a decade in the beauty industry, I mentor from a trauma-informed, culturally aware, and business-savvy lens.

You're not just getting strategy—you're getting guidance from someone who understands the emotional, cultural, and entrepreneurial weight you carry.

I'm here to help you heal your hustle, structure your systems, and lead with ease—without losing your magic along the way.

Our Team = Your Support System

Your artistry deserves world-class support.

Autumn Artistry Academy is powered by artists and educators who care deeply about inclusivity, education, and your growth.

Our collective of 10+ educators includes experts in:

  • Bridal and editorial makeup artistry

  • Hairstyling for all hair types and textures

  • Content creation, branding, and portfolio building

  • Photography, lighting, and client-facing presentation

  • Business backend strategy and client experience

Each educator is an active, working professional with years—often decades—of experience in their craft. Whether you're refining a signature look, learning new technical skills, or upgrading your brand image, our instructors are here to guide you, hands-on and heart-forward.

Because your artistry deserves more than inspiration—it deserves mastery.

Tina

Jay

Senior Makeup Artist
Specializes in: Signature Glam, Soft Sculpt,  & Luxe Bridal Looks
12+ years crafting elevated, camera-ready beauty transformations.

Senior Makeup Artist
Specializes in: Bridal Glow,  Editorial Skin , &  Flawless Complexion
12+ years in artistry, specializing in enhancing natural beauty.

Choose the Service That Matches Your Season

$150/hr +HST

1:1 Mentorship & Coaching

Includes:
  • Strategy, systems, mindset, pricing, burnout recovery

$300/2hrs +HST

Makeup Lessons

Incudes:
  • Bridal glam, complexion, long-wear, inclusivity across skin tones

$300/2hrs +HST

Hairstyling
Lessons

Includes:
  • Updos, textured hair prep, pinning, bridal styling techniques
Need multiple sessions? Ask about bundling or a custom mentorship plan.
Sliding scale available for BIPOC/2SLGBTQ+ creatives – limited spots monthly.


Starting at $1,225+HST

Website in a Week

Includes:
  • Custom Squarespace or Showit site, copywriting, SEO basics, mobile-optimized design

Starting at $850+HST

Branding + Add-Ons

Incudes:
  • Brand photography, headshots, visual audits through our trusted partners
Everything here is offered one-on-one — personalized, supportive, and tailored to your goals.

Show Up Like the Pro You Are

Our partners Ariana del Mundo and Hiraya Creative Co. help you elevate your visual brand with lifestyle photos, headshots, and mini brand audits. Add this to any service or bundle for the ultimate refresh.

Alex

Ariana

Kind Words

FROM PAST SUCCESS STORIES

I knew I wasn’t just getting mentorship—I was stepping into a space rooted in authenticity, experience, and real support.

Theresa saw the vision for JAYROOTS Wellness before it was fully formed and guided me every step of the way. She helped me launch my entire brand from scratch—from structuring my offers and refining my messaging to building my Squarespace site, setting up email workflows, and creating visuals that actually reflect my story and purpose. She even helped name my programs and pull together branding that feels like me—not a template.

This isn’t your average “boss babe” coaching. Theresa brings 15+ years of experience in social work and a decade in the beauty industry to her mentorship, and you feel that depth in every session. Her approach is patient but firm, creative but grounded, and always focused on sustainable growth, not burnout.

If you’re a beauty or wellness pro—especially a creative of colour—trying to build something with heart and systems that don’t crumble when life gets lifing, Autumn Artistry Academy is it. I’m walking away with clarity, confidence, and a brand that books.

Forever grateful

- JAY, FOUNDER OF JayRoots Wellness

Why This is Different

Most business coaches teach from the outside in.

This mentorship meets you at the intersection of your artistry, your identity, and your nervous system.

I’m not here to give you a script—I'm here to help you rewrite your story. One that honours your creativity, your capacity, and your culture.

And with a 10+person team supporting your in-person skills? You're not just investing in expertise. You're stepping into a circle of legacy.

Ready to Apply?

If your gut said yes more than once while reading this, it’s time.

1:1 support. Real systems. No fluff.

 Let’s rebuild your business—your way.


Apply Now

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