Sarah Tarca - Beauty Editor, Former Editor of Girlfriend, Beauty Director of Marie Claire Australia
Summary: Religiously read Girlfriend magazine as a teen? You're about to fan girl with this week's guest, Sarah Tarca. Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Along the way we find out more and their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today. Today I'm talking to editor Sarah Tarca. Chances are if you picked up a magazine in the last 10 years, you've probably read her work. And, if like me, as a teen you were a regular reader of Girlfriend magazine, then you'll recognise her immediately, as the beauty editor and later editor of the iconic Aussie youth magazine. She later became the Beauty Director of Marie Claire before making the incredible decision in her thirties to pack up her life and travel the world with her boyfriend, indefinitely. This wasn't traditional backpacking holiday though - the pair became digital nomads, working and travelling around the globe. That was about two and a half years. As I sit down with Sarah today a few things have changed - boyfriend now fiance and the proud parents of gorgeous three month old Yuki. We talked about the lengths she went to chase her dream job, what she learnt packing it all in to go from beauty editor to backpacker, the power of teen mags and how it's changed and why a red lip is more than just a statement - it can be a lifeline. One more thing. Reaching out and meeting Sarah was a special moment for me. You see, as a 13 year old from the UK, just moved to Australia - same language but totally foreign in almost every other respect, I was one of those teens for which mags like Girlfriend were a saviour. It was a window into what Aussie teens were watching, wearing, talking about. It gave me common ground and it helped me belong, and I don't know how many issues I religiously read Sarah's beauty columns in. I hope you enjoy. Follow Sarah: Instagram: @tarca @thewayward.co Visit her new lifestyle and wellness site: The Wayward Read her article about going from beauty editor to backpacker. Follow host Brittany Stewart: Visit beautyislandpodcast.com for more episodes and BTS action. Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are honest recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions. Products Sarah spoke about: Purple Lip Smacker: http://bit.ly/2Cvhwa4 Covergirl Conc...
