Jackie Alves, Kat Aragon, and Nydia Cabrera

A two-day hands-on workshop for beauty entrepreneurs who want to go deeper than just offering a link.

Register Now Charlotte, NC — May 18 & 19 · Registration opens March 23, 2026
What This Is

This is what you’ve been missing.

There has long been a gap in the beauty industry for those building businesses through direct sales and affiliate brands. You have incredible products to share — but you want to understand them on a deeper level. You want to feel genuinely confident, not just enthusiastic.

Beyond the Link is your answer. This is about strengthening your knowledge, your technique, and your confidence so you can better serve your clients — not about becoming a full-time makeup artist, but about truly understanding what you offer.

60+ Years Combined Experience
3 World-Class Educators
100+ Publications & Major Stages
2 Days That Change Everything

Three things that change everything.

01
Confidence

Build real, lasting confidence in your beauty skills — the kind that shows up in every client conversation.

02
Knowledge

Understand the why behind what you recommend, so you can speak with authority and authenticity.

03
Service

Walk away equipped to genuinely serve your clients at a higher level — and grow your business because of it.

Your Educators

60+ years of combined artistry.

Each with 20+ years as working makeup artists. Each with real experience in the direct sales space.

Kat Aragon
Kat Aragon
Makeup Artist · Educator · Studio & Spa Owner
25+ Years
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Jackie Alves
Jackie Alves
Makeup Artist · Educator · Makeup Academy Owner
34+ Years
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Nydia Cabrera
Nydia Cabrera
Celebrity Makeup Artist · Master Educator · 20+ Years
20+ Years
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Their experience spans red carpet and celebrity clients, high-level bridal, running a makeup school and studio — and building successful businesses in the direct sales space. They understand both the artistry and the business.

Certified & Brand Neutral

This is a certified course open to anyone in the beauty space — no matter which brand you represent. Come as you are. Learn what applies everywhere.

Stop 01 — First City
Charlotte
North Carolina
18 May
19 May
2026
✓  Two full days of hands-on training
✓  Certified & brand neutral course
✓  Led by 3 pros with 60+ years combined expertise
✓  Build confidence, technique & business skills
✓  Limited seats — small group experience
⎯⎯ Charlotte Is Our First Stop,
More Cities To Come!
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Investment
$800
per person · full event
Registration Opens
March 23, 2026
12:00pm EST
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$600 balance invoiced May 1, 2026.
Full payment required by May 10, 2026.

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