LIFE AFTER MAKEUP GEEK: What happened and what's next...
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Just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the life you all gave me! Its been an insane roller coaster with so many incredible moments that I never imagined would happen. You all were part of that and hope you can join me for the next chapter!! Buckle up as it'll be a great ride!! With so much gratitude and love, Marlena xoxo
You too as well have been a huge part of my life!!! I will NEVER part with all the lovely things I bought from MG. You have ICONIC shades of eyeshadows, highlighters, brushes and so much more 🤍 I could go on, but I just really hope you understand what an impact you have made on me and so very many others in the community. I appreciate you, Marlena ✨️❤️✨️❤️✨️❤️✨️
I’ve been diagnosed with “unexplained inflammation” after having covid twice. The first time I woke up half my face was swollen. Just half. Then two days later I couldn’t walk because there was so much inflammation it was pressing on my sciatic nerve. Still haven’t received a real answer. I’ve been on unemployment, couldn’t qualify for disability because their saying something is wrong but nothings wrong at the same time. It’s scary and then with stress on top of it, it’s…a lot.
For anyone wondering if she’s actually a genuine person… I met her in Sacramento in 2011 when she was looking for models when makeup geek first launched. I went to the hotel in natomas and tried out lol when I went in she wasn’t in the conference room at the time and I talked to her photographer. When I was walking out, she saw me and literally ran to catch me in the parking lot to give me a hug and say thank you for coming. I’ll never forget that. I’ve tried to support everything since then. I still have all the clothes I bought from your brand, they all still look great because they were great quality. I still have all my makeup because again, great quality. I’ll never throw it out I don’t care how old it is lol
Sorry for the long post, I just wanted you and the commenters to know you’re genuinely a good person and everything will work out well for you because you put love and kindness before anything else ❤
We love you Marlena! We'll always be here to support you ❤️
hi Marlena , i feel you .. i have lym disease due to my breast implant, i hope you dont have breast implant: sending you hug and kisssess...
Doctors are nothing but high paid “professionals” who prescribe drugs they know little about to treat diseases they know even less about for people they know nothing about.
I am a nurse and I am so tired of medical professionals looking at a behavioral health diagnosis and stop doing their job. I’m so sorry you went through this scary time. Our healthcare system is in the toilet. So thankful you have a diagnosis now. You are a go getter! You put the energy out in the universe. I respect you for your hard working efforts. Your kindness and warmth as a human. Thank you ❤
Ima nurse also, here in Florida not as bad. But wow has the medical system been dumped down the toilet. I cannot beleive alot of these doctors ( $$$ from " I wont say "). It's very sad. They give you a pill and tell you to come back when u need a refill.
TELLING ME JACKYLN CAUSE YOU TO HAVE A BREAKDOWN I GUESS JACKYLN WAS THE FINAL NAIL IN YOUR COFFIN
@@saramcdonalds427you good fam?
Last year my head started to spin out of the blue, and it went on for about 4 months. During that time it was like I'm drunk 24/7, I couldn't drive at all because even being in the car make the dizziness worse, and throughout that 4 months, I have been constantly in lab tests and looking for new doctors, the final hospital I went to see was USC Keck, and after all the money I spent they were only to let me know that I'm not diagnosed with MS (which they were so confident on), and they could not give me an answer to what was going on with the nerves in my head...so I was left undiagnosed, and still to this day I don't have any idea what caused the dizziness for an entire 4 months, only preying it doesn't come back anymore...
I miss makeup geek soo much. It was my favorite brand of eyeshadow. I literally would only buy your shadows.
When we as an audience say we want UA-camrs who ARE influencers to have integrity YOU, MARLENA ARE JUST THAT! Never ever change. The world needs you and more people like you. I will include you and your family in my prayers. Be safe and blessed!!!!!
O.M.G EVERY SINCE JACYLN LEFT IT HASNT BEEN ONE THING WRONG ITS ANOTHER WITH HER WHY IS JACYLN THRIVING WHILE YOU CRASHING AND BURNING AT EVERY TURN PLEASE EXPLAIN IN FURTHER DETAIL YOUR FORMER PARTNER IN GRIME
I have watched you from the beginning . I learned how to apply makeup through all your tutorials. You were humbled then and you still are. You have a pure passion. Sending prayers for your health and your being..
I completely AGREE! MarlenaTaughtMe
Yea she taught me so much from over a decade ago, she's like OG 1st gen status. The days of missjessica harlow, Michelle Phan etc, and she has remained true and retained integrity the whole way. The skill level, the heart and the strength, she really is the whole package and deserves ALL the blessings right now.
From the beginning, from that black and white damask print curtain and the zoomed in camera…. To even now: you are amazing and I’m soooo glad you open your mouth to speak about everything your heart tells you to talk about. You are powerful and a force of good. Thank you for yearrrrs of being gracious with opening your life to us, even just a fraction-okay back to finishing up watching this video. I just wanted to say thank you 💛 . X x
OMG the black and white curtain! I just looked back at my "favorites" album and there it was from 13 years ago!
Doctors are nothing but high paid “professionals” who prescribe drugs they know little about to treat diseases they know even less about for people they know nothing about.
@@bobefff it was a classic. That curtain made me purchase matching ones, and her makeup convinced me to buy my first makeup pallet. 🥹
@@AddyAddyO SAME, I got the coastal scenes 88 palette bc of her tutorials. Haha! That palette rocked.
@@bobefff THATS THE EXACT ONE I BOUGHT! hahahaha!
For YEARS I've wanted to buy from Makeup Geek and loved what your company was built on, but could never afford it. When I found out you were closing the doors on Makeup Geek, I decided to buy some products because even though I didn't really have the money to do so, I wanted to somehow support you! Too little too late, and I'm sorry but the quality and care in your products and packaging were phenomenal. I'm kicking myself for not managing to buy more Makeup Geek years ago. We love and support you, in your life now and in the future! 💜
YEAH SHE PRICED HERSELF OUT OF BUSINESS WAS ONE REASON THE OTHER ONE WAS JACKYLN HILL DROPPED HER AS A. BRAND AMBASSADOR
I couldn’t afford Makeup Geek either 😢. I heard great things about the makeup though. My husband has MS and we have to watch our money.
@@laikanbarth YEAH 😂 WONDER WHY SHE WENT BROKE BUT HER PROTEGE WITH THE RAT INFESTED WAREHOUSE JACKYLN STILL THRIVING
I’ve been diagnosed with “unexplained inflammation” after having covid twice. The first time I woke up half my face was swollen. Just half. Then two days later I couldn’t walk because there was so much inflammation it was pressing on my sciatic nerve. Still haven’t received a real answer. I’ve been on unemployment, couldn’t qualify for disability because their saying something is wrong but nothings wrong at the same time. It’s scary and then with stress on top of it, it’s…a lot.
For anyone wondering if she’s actually a genuine person… I met her in Sacramento in 2011 when she was looking for models when makeup geek first launched. I went to the hotel in natomas and tried out lol when I went in she wasn’t in the conference room at the time and I talked to her photographer. When I was walking out, she saw me and literally ran to catch me in the parking lot to give me a hug and say thank you for coming. I’ll never forget that. I’ve tried to support everything since then. I still have all the clothes I bought from your brand, they all still look great because they were great quality. I still have all my makeup because again, great quality. I’ll never throw it out I don’t care how old it is lol
Sorry for the long post, I just wanted you and the commenters to know you’re genuinely a good person and everything will work out well for you because you put love and kindness before anything else ❤
Unfortunately when they gave the vaccine they never said that could worsen any underlying problems you may have, people trusted n took the shots not knowing n still don’t believe that it’s the cause of all their health problems.
I’m so so sorry. I got this too after I got Covid. Then I got the vaccine and my inflammation got worse. However, my stress SKYROCKETED and my diet and sleeping habits plummeted. So I think the combination of those things took a huge toll on my body. I pray we both get some dealing.
@@Fivetimesthree same. I’ve lost about 50% of my hair. Can’t sleep. They said there’s a new autoimmune disease from covid called multisystem inflammatory syndrome but they’re only diagnosing it in children? How does that even make sense? I can’t get an answer but that seems to me it would fit people like us. The thing that keeps me going is the sad reality that a lot of people didn’t survive this and had strokes and heart attacks, but we’re still here and there has to be a reason for it. I hope you pull through and feel better soon
Please please please have your thyroid antibodies and full counts done (not just TSH). I had same issue after EBV (Epstein Barre Virus) infection in 2003. Now, nearly 20years later I have the mystery inflammation secondary issues that I’ve been fighting to get truly diagnosed for all these years. The issues I’ve had literally destroyed my thyroid, liver and make inflammatory autoimmune issues flare in shifts finally earning the diagnosis of Myalgic Encephlomyeltis (ME). The same issues I had earlier on are exactly what post COVID patients are experiencing now. I had really hoped people wouldn’t go through what I have but it looks like a lot of people are sadly. I can only hope they’ve learned from people like me but unfortunately I’m not encouraged. The Covid virus and EBV are basically cousins. Ugh.
@@carriekennedy5903 oh my gosh I’m so sorry but thank you for the info! I’m actually really lucky to have a primary care physician that will try anything I request so I will show him this. The problem is I’m with Kaiser so any specialist requires a referral and everyone he’s referred me too dismisses me like, “ oh inflammation can be anything.” It’s infuriating. I’m happy you finally got help, I hope you’re doing better.❤ thank you again for your reply
I have IIH as well!!!! My opening pressure was 64 and my inflammation is always extremely high. There isn’t hardly any info about IIH. It’s awful. I’ve had over 30 spinal taps and a brain shunt placed. My vision has deteriorated and continued to do so. What you say about being on disability is 100% accurate. I’m so sorry you have to suffer through this but you are not alone!
please bring makeup geek back!!!! I switched from Mac to Makeup geek.
You and Tati are my OG’s and I am grateful you are both back.❤️❤️
Yasss both Queen’s
I was happy about tati returning too until she started spouting all her nonsense. Then I quickly unsubscribed.
@@LC.1990 yup, she’s gone off her rocker with “ health”.
Marlena yeah, tati is shady.
Who cares? Are you 12?
Tati has her own channel.
Marlena, I was so lost when I started actually trying to apply makeup properly over 15 years ago. You were the first person to ever teach me! I can safely say that honestly you were the first MUA I ever subscribed to on UA-cam. Since then I feel like we have all been on this journey with you and wouldn’t trade the ups and downs for anything. Thank you Marlena for all you do ❤
Same
100%!
Same ❤
me too!!
Same!! ❤
I was diagnosed with iih several years ago.. it was such a terrifying time. I have the absolute BEST neuro in Michigan. She is very experienced in iih.. I have moved to SC, and some weirdness is going on with my eyes this past week, and I'm not sure how to get answers here.
You were the first makeup UA-camr i watched to teach me how to apply falsies for my Nutcracker performance in 2008. I’m so proud of your resiliency and growth throughout this challenging time. Excited for what’s to come!! ❤️
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Yep, the first and ONLY makeup guru for me, even now. LOVE YOU Marlena, from Michigan to you!
I’m so sorry you and your family had a difficult year. I just placed my last😢order! I haven’t been wearing makeup lately, I live in Florida, taking care of my 88 year young mom. I have Sjogren’s, both arthritis’s and last Christmas, I got Omicron for Christmas. For me, other than the ridiculous fatigue, for a week, I had an intermittent droop on my left eye. Then it disappeared and I occasionally feel a twitch when I’m tired.
You have such a light around you and despite the difficulties (putting it mildly), you always were the voice of reason in the beauty community! 11/2019 when you were switching pan shapes, I bought everything I didn’t have and backups to my favorites. With this current order, I might, now have every color!!! I look forward to your new business endeavor! Whenever, that time comes…. you will always have myself, not only as a customer but as a fan.❤
I feel your pain with Lyme disease. My husband went undiagnosed and untreated for 26 years. It took me looking through 15 years of medical records to diagnose him and getting the battery of tests ran. He's now fully retired/disabled. He has late stage neurological Lyme disease. We've done every single treatment we could find. I wish we could afford S.O.T treatments. Almost everything with Lyme disease is out of pocket and expensive AF. I wish you the best Marlena. You were the first person I ever watched on UA-cam and will be with you forever! 🥰
Do alternative research on using ivermectin (horse paste) to cure your Lyme disease. I’ve read some interesting stuff. Might be worth a try.
See my comment.
I have a similar story. I was diagnowith lyme disease. It was hell to get diagnosis and I had to advocate so hard for myself. In northern California its so hard to get treatment for Lyme. My nerves were targeted by the Lymes. My memory has been demolished and Im only 39. Im glad you're getting treated and even got diagnosed in the first place.
I was diagnosed with MS in June of this year. It's absolutely terrifying living in this body somedays and that is the one thing I wish more people understood about conditions like this.
I was dxd in 2004...ifyou need support reach out
See my comment.
I started watching your channel many, many, many moons ago. Then I lost touch for awhile. Your "taking a break" video popped up and I watched it. I was so sad I hadn't been following you. Then this video popped up today. I'm so glad I found you again. I'm also glad you were able to get a diagnosis for ur medical issues. I understand how frustrating the not knowing can be. I have an autoimmune disease and it went undiagnosed for 18 years. All that time I kept telling doctors "something is wrong". And it took 18 years until one doctor finally put it all together.
I look forward to seeing what's next for you!!! Glad u r back.
I am so proud of you, friend. You are coming through to the other side shining like a diamond! Chapter 2…GO! 🤗
My girl is back. I have missed you Marlena!!!!! ❤
Honestly I felt so bad that your brand closed. I’ve been following you for a very long time. I felt you really helped me with my own makeup journey. When I started I was already 40 and didn’t have a clue where to start. I purchased everything I could afford to hang onto the journey you helped me with. Nothing but love for you and your family
I have followed you for more than 10yrs... Thanks for sharing your story. Sending prayers
I just have to say as a beauty UA-cam watcher… this is one of the most honest/heartfelt thank you’s I’ve heard in a long time. Your kindness, gratitude, honesty and strength is really inspiring and I really hope you start feeling better! 💕💕💕
You're not a stranger. You are a wonderful human being who touch the heart of a Turkish woman in Turkey. I even had had someone bring your eyeshadows for me because we cannot buy them individually here. as it's forbidden. I have known you since 2012 and praying for you tobe healthy and waiting for your new brand ad videos. Love u so much beautiful woman inside and outside.
I was so sad when MG was closing, I bought as many backups as I could. They're my favorite everyday shades! I treasure them but use them constantly!! Thank you for everything!
I was diagnosed with Lyme in 2011. I watched your makeup tutorials during my diagnosis and got into makeup because of you. I almost died from it. It’s in remission now but I’ve been disabled for 8 years now. It didn’t major damage to my neurological system causing dysautonomia. Sending so much love and thank YOU!
See my comment above.
We love you Marlena, so happy to see you again and cannot wait to see you flourish even more!
I have chronic Lyme, and had to drop out of college one semester away from graduating a world renown private art institute. I was having the exact same symptoms as you. The worst episode I had, was on the bus in Chicago. And when I came-to, I was only able to move myself off the bus, and sit on a bench full of pigeons shitting everywhere. It’s been 10yrs since my diagnosis, and I continue to have good days and bad days. And recently have a new Lyme flair, and out of remission that lasted for about 5yrs. I’m glad you have the resources for treatments, it’s tiring and exhausting (financially) to keep your health tip top, especially w Lyme.
Hey girl, I really thought MG was sold out. I just ran over and bought some back ups of the stuff I bought after the first video, You have to keep dealing with your life first. We love you and want to be here for you as much as we can.
I had the same exact symptoms when I was 30 except before I went to the doctor I went paralyzed from the high waist down and after I got to a Neurologist and had a million and one tests I had inflammation in my spinal cord and was diagnosed with acute onset Transverse Myelitis! The symptoms mimic MS and can turn into MS if it doesn't go away! I'm 40 now and still have the TM!!! I have meds that help it alot and I'm very grateful!!! Hope everything goes good for you and I'll be sending prayers your way!!! Love and makeup!!! 💄💋❤️
Girl...I've had your brushes for over 10 years and they are still my fave and have held up soooo well!!
Sorry to hear about your health problems. My daughter has been suffering through the high intercranial pressure as well. Hers was caught in an eye exam because her optic nerve was bulging into her eyes from the pressure. She thought she was just having weird migraines and needed new glasses. She struggled to fine a good physician as well. Her neurologist recommended stopping all hormonal birth control. Since stopping that, she has had significant improvements, but is still on the meds and not completely free of it. Good luck with getting your health back. You deserve all good things in the future!
Don’t ever underestimate how much MakeUpGeek shook up the industry. At the time MAC singles were $36 each in Australia and I loved buying MUG shadows! Such a great product and good value 😊
On a more personal note, thank you for sharing your experience and raising awareness of the laws in Texas. My mind is blown at what women have to go through to access basic health care. Much love x
I’m in Houston area and work and know A LOT of physicians and Houston Methodist and UTMB. I’m so glad you have a diagnosis to give you peace of mind but if you need anything doctors or anything please reach out! Ive been here since the beginning and love your spirit. I’m praying for you. ❤
I actually worked for a Neuro Dr for 3 years then started doing testing in an Ophthalmologist office and diagnosed myself with pseudo tumor one day while training a new employee on scan of my optic nerve. It's amazing that I was sitting here listening to you and I told my husband she has intercranial pressure like me....then you said it right after I did and we both got chills.
Please take good care, this stuff is no joke! It can really take you out of commission.
I have IIH too! My mind is blown.
@@bobefff same! I was diagnosed back in 2016. I’ve never heard of anyone else who has it! This is the first time seeing other people who have this!
I worked for a Neuro Ophthalmologist so I had met plenty of women who had it I just wasnt diagnosed until I gained lots of weight after my pregnancy loss and another successful pregnancy. Lots of ups and downs with weight, depression, etc. I have never seen a man have it though.
@@trisiaanderson4200 I was diagnosed in 2018 but then in 2019 my male best friend from middle school was diagnosed! It still amazes me. I'd love to work for a Neuro-Op. After diagnosis I decided that I wanted to pursue a medical career.
@@bobefff I loved it. I would love to go back one day I miss all the patients we helped.
My fave pioneer from past UA-cam days that are long gone, but never forgotten ❤ You made history! Can’t wait for what’s next!
Awww Marlena its so good to see you here again, your absence is always felt, you always have a way to brighten up a room even when you feel your light is dim!!!! WE LOVE YOU DEARLY Babe!!!! Makeup Geek forever 💕 😘❤❤❤
I am so sorry you are going through all these health issues. I have been going through a lot of health issues too in the last year and a half. They keep finding some small things, sending me to different specialists, and they are no closer to finding out what is going on with my body.
I dip into my Makeup Geek eyeshadows on the weekly! Always loved the quality and always respected the fact that you all kept them affordable to buy. Great price, great quality! Those are the kinds of products and companies I admire! Thank you💛
I am a chronic Lyme disease survivor. My heart goes out to you. Bless you 💜
Its fine to cry on here Marlena! Its raw, its authentic, its real life! Never apologize for that! Lifes journey takes us on big and small roller coasters, dark valleys and the highest peaks. Always will be a MUG! You light up a room! Prayers for continued success!🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️❤️
May God be with you and your family, Marlena. You are loved ❤️
I’ve watched you for over 15 years. I remember watching a tutorial on an eye look that launched me to try it myself and realized I loved the art. You inspired me and taught me so much from the very beginning. It’s been amazing to watch you and your brand grow. You’re amazing and so refreshing to watch every single time. I remember being 11 years old watching your tutorials using my moms work computer and then stealing her makeup to replicate your looks. Thank you Marlena for being an inspiration and a root for creativity amongst so many.
Been w since '08. You sharing your ups and downs while I live mine. Thank YOU. Praying for recovery.
Marlena, you have me in tears. My heart goes out to you. You are such a strong women. I look up to you. I will pray for you. 2023 will be your year! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I work at a neurosurgeon office alot of people don't even think to be tested for lyme I test for that all the time. I hope you get better u have such a great soul you deserve great things!
I just wanted to say how much I genuinely love you as a person, you're a phenomenal woman and one of my favorite strangers, lol. I'm glad to hear that things are on the up and up for you because you truly deserve it. Thank you for thanking us for the support because it really does mean a lot. 💜
This is such a beautiful comment to write to a stranger! I hope Marlena sees it. 🤗💖
I'm so sorry you had such a rough year. I've got 3 chronic illnesses, so I completely understand how stressful the entire medical journey is. It's so important for you to take time for you. Happy you're doing better now!
The world can be so scary when things happen outside of your control. What you can influence and what you can change you have perfected. You are raising your beautiful girl, but you have raised millions of people around the world. Thank you for being you, we are here to watch and support you on your next journey! ❤
I was diagnosed in my mid 20s, about 10 years ago now with idiopathic intracranial hypertension as well.
There were so many tests. And they thought I had ms as well. To say it was one of the scariest times in
My life is an understatement. I was away from home in college, and they even recommended I didn’t fly. My drivers lisence got taken away since I lost my vision in one eye. Thankfully with all the treatment it came back. But it was a really rough time. I had to take time off of school and wasn’t easy to survive.
I feel your struggle deeply and I’m proud of you.
Also I’m so happy that you are using your struggle to raise awareness. This is something only the very strong can do. Can’t wait to see what you do next.
I'm so glad you got answers to your medical issues. You have been through a lot and your strength is amazing. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. You deserve nothing but the best. ❤
Doctors are nothing but high paid “professionals” who prescribe drugs they know little about to treat diseases they know even less about for people they know nothing about.
We love you so much! Take time to heal and be with your family. We’ll still be here.
Marlena, you are such a doll and such a light in this world! I will be praying for your health and recovery! God bless you and keep shining your bright light!! 💕
God bless you Marlena! Sending you prayers that everything works out and you get healthy! ❤️🙏🏼❤️🤗
Hi Marlena, I've been watching your channel for almost 10 years and wanted to say what a privilege it has been. Thank you for always remaining authentic, kind and caring. Thank you for not only being a pioneer in this industry but sharing so much of you time, life and journey with us. I've been on youtube long enough and you're one of the few youtubers that I'm still subscribed to because of your authenticity. I have bought many times as a customer through makeupgeek and have been a long time supporter because I trust you and your products. Thank you and I wish you so many well wishes and positive prayers.
Marlena ❤ praying for you. So glad you’re on a journey of getting help with the diagnosis’s. Brutal year but God works all things for good. Sending love your way!
This was an incredible video! And you are one amazing woman, mom and business owner. I had two very close girlfriends struggle with undiagnosed Lyme disease and it was so brutal and debilitating. The happy ending is that they got the treatment they needed and are doing so well right now. I wish you all the best in 2023 and I can’t wait to continue to follow your journey.❤. You are truly an inspiration to so many women of all ages and all walks of life. Thank you, Marlena!
I’ve been watching you since the beginning. Cheering you on, crying with you. You give women the strength to follow their passion. To just go for it! Thank you. ❤❤
You are no stranger to me! You were the first make up guru I ever saw on this platform and you're still my favorite, I've been a fan since 2009. You are such a good-hearted person, such a beautiful classy lady, such an amazing mother, a fantastic wife, a wonderful businesswoman, you are at the top of your game and there's a lot of things that you will accomplish. As for me, I will keep on being a loyal follower and supporter wherever you go, whatever you do. Sending lots of love your way! Kisses from Brazil.
Wow, Marlena. Those are some heavy burdens to carry. Don’t be shy about your Faith. Keep holding tight to it! I’m lifting you and your family up in prayer!
Marlena you are the absolutely without a doubt the most genuine, kind & honest beauty UA-camr I know! 💯
Your good heart & energy beams through the screen ☀️
I wish you the bestest of luck on your health journey. Sending you my prayers & positive vibes always 🙏❤️
Bless your heart. I will remember you in my prayers..My heart goes out to you. I fully understand how you feel because I was diagnosed with seizures early in life. Also, I just wanted to say I love your idea for future of makeup geek.
I visited the US once and I got all the available mini pallets from Target. That was all I could get then. I still love them. You taught me how to apply makeup. You changed the life of so many people. I hope things go well for you.
I look forward to see what you do next. Will miss your MUG products so totally hope will come back one day. Best to you Marlena!!!
S/o to Marlena as she was a Makeup educator with thorough vids! Long live shimma shimma, peach smoothie and cocoa bear ❤️ iykyk! 😉
Congratulations on your new endeavors. I've watch you from the beginning of Makeup geek. God is moving you to the next level. Praying for your health. My little sister has IIH and she has been suffering badly after having covid.
Can't wait to hear about the business. 🙌
My mom was treated like a hypochondriac and then was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Marlena I hope you know much you touch all of our lives. ❤
Most women I know who have random symptoms that aren’t easily diagnosed are treated like hypochondriacs. I have lived at Dr offices for half my life and it just gets worse and worse the more doctors you see. :(
It’s ridiculous!!
@@rving642 I appreciate the validation. I’ve been reading and thinking a lot and healthcare for women is awful. I hope it gets better.
@@fatanaolomi I hope it gets better too but I feel like it just gets worse and worse. Men who have the smallest issue go to a doctor and they get taken so serious and all kinds of tests are run and there is empathy… it makes me very sad and frustrated. I had one doctor who took my issues seriously but he just had a heart attack and died so now I’m trying to find a replacement for him and it’s nearly impossible :(
@@rving642 It’s just so weird my ex would have a tiny cold act like a baby then project on me that I thought he was faking it. It’s so weird because I never even told him he was faking it.
With roe v Wade overturned in the USA, it’s just baffling to me how we are punished and abused by society. 😐
Me too
Marlena, God bless you and your family! Praying for healing for you! I didn’t realize there were still products available and placed an order. I will cherish adding them to my collection. I will start Esthetician school Monday at almost 53 and have learned so much about makeup application from you. Your heart and passion is infectious and love for teaching is so appreciated. Thank for sharing this journey and allowing us to support and love you as you have us! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 Merry Christmas 🎄
I get excited and impressed when people who have health complications and things that they are diagnosed with don't let it stop them from doing what they want to do and shoot for the stars and be successful.
I’m the crazy woman screaming you have Lyme disease for a few years now! I suggested you get off of the coffee, sugar, gluten and dairy. I’ve been following you since before your first marriage. I’ve been here since day one. I too, had Lyme and it’s hell and I knew what I was seeing. Glutathione and Meyer IV’s really helped me. Cats Claw and Ox Bile, a great probiotic and moving as much as you can WITHOUT OVER DOING. Love you girl and praying for your healing !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I started watching UA-cam makeup videos very early, before all the marketing/affiliate game. Marlena, you have my utmost respect. You and Michelle Phan are one of the foundations of what the makeup industry is today. That is not an opinion, that is a fact. Thank you for teaching us not so young people how to present ourselves better and how to feel a little bit better about ourselves. You have touched my life for the better and for that I thank you. 😊
Lady, you have never looked more beautiful. I've been a follower from the very beginning, watching and learning from you on my very slow venezuelan internet connection😂Now I'm watching from Argentina and I wish you all the best that life can give. Bless your beautiful soul❤
I’ve been watching you from the beginning of Makeup Geek and I remember you friended me back in the MySpace days. I hardly comment anything, but just wanted to say thank you for your awesome personality and beautiful energy. Wish the best for you in your future endeavors and family and health.
Way to go Marlena so proud of you , hope you and your family continue to be blessed and highly favored
So sorry for all you are going through. I’ve been a huge makeup geek and Marlena fan for a really long time. I secretly hope you’ll bring makeup geek back in the future. We will all need to replenish our fave eyeshadows 😉
I legitimately just looked at the site a couple days ago and saw the notice and was immediately sad! I was so sad I couldn’t buy anything for exactly what you said food on the table 😔 but ahhh I’m hoping to buy before you sell out in stock! 🥰🥰🥰💝💝💝💝💝 God blessed mama! Love and missed you, so glad you’re back in the saddle agaiiiaiin! So here for your journey! ❤️💜🧡💛💚💙❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
So happy you’re doing better!! I was so sad when you announced Makeup Geek was closing and bought up as much as I could because they were the best products I’ve ever used. Every time I use them I think man I’m gonna hate to run out of these cause nothing compares but I’m glad you’re doing better and I’m hoping you bring back the best makeup around at some point down the road.
I’m sending you a big hug! You are so strong and so brave. Don’t forget to give yourself grace. Look how far you’ve come. God is great and your future looks bright!!❤
So happy you got the diagnoses. I got diagnosed with MS this year and my onset flair was terrifying. I’m in the grieving process and I’m getting sent to debt collections, but I’m so happy you have the gratitude and blessing of what you’ve created on this platform. I wish you the best navigating this disease
So happy you got diagnosed rather than continuing the grueling process of wonder* sorry major typo there
Just sending healing and hugs your way. Living with disease is so hard.
I also have MS. Sending love! I was diagnosed in Aug 2021. Grieving is the worst part.
Nothing pisses me off more than the fact that people who have severe medical conditions getting sent to collections or in my case filing bankruptcy bc of the medical bills. Absolutely ridiculous that we do this to people in this country
Me too :(
This is proof that the real success of any service or product business is the relationship with the customer, the value is caring for the customer who in turn, cares for you. Its when the corporations become so huge that the humanity is lost and it becomes a sales driven monster who will never be satisfied. We love our customers and you in turn love us back. Take care (of each other). Love you Marlena.
Marlena you were the very first beauty person I ever watched. Every lunch hour myself and the office girls would watch your videos and write down all your tips. You don’t know me, but you will always have a place in my heart from back in the day. Seeing you grow as a person and with your business you have always stayed true to yourself and been such an extraordinary kind person with a strong backbone. Always excited to see what you are up to next.
All the best for you and your family - forever! ♥️
You were successful Marlena because Makeup Geek, all of it is of the highest quality and the most beautiful colors. You never varied from that ever and I always appreciated that.
@marlenastell I cannot tell you how much I can relate to your medical drama. I too am a mama, and earlier this year, after very very similar symptoms to yours I was sent to the emergency. The doctor in the ED told me “freaking out” would make my symptoms worse!
As though vision loss, memory loss, inability to use my arms and legs, tachycardia and unstable BP wasn’t cause for concern. After my mum thankfully advocating for me, I was barely able to stand or speak. And thank god for a good GP, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, then a pituitary cyst, followed by POTS syndrome. I feel you girl. I am wishing you a swift recovery and good health moving forward. I know how hard it is. Im sorry but grateful you have good support around you! ❤
Marlena- firstly I pray you receive more answers and healing with your health!
I had the pleasure of working a pop up for Makeup Geek in LA twice (IMATS and a collab with moda brushes) way back in 2016 and you and your team were so wonderful to work for! I have thoroughly enjoyed your products and I sincerely hope that you get to keep making fantastic makeup for the beauty community.
I have been following along on your journey on twitter and I’m so proud to see women like you speaking up for women’s rights and the rights of all who have a uterus!
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. You are continually inspiring me to achieve huge things in the new year to come! Wishing you all the best ❤
My husband noticed he’s been gaining a lot of weight over the last several years and he firmly believes that it’s due to inflammatory foods. He is now on a very strict “lectin-free” diet. He’s cut out so many staples (ie/ tomatoes, potatoes, beans, rice, much more) and his face, his body, is no longer puffy. He’s lost weight and is a true believer that inflammatory foods are the culprit of most diseases.
Please look into it. Just wanted to mention it. Im not medically trained, but I have seen how this anti-inflammatory diet has done wonders for him including his sleep and mental clarity.
Wish you the best, Marlena! Been watching you since 2008? So long ago! You’re the best! God bless you! ❤
I am on latin free diet as well and the results are mild.
Marlena, I wish you all the best. I really do. I am sending positive vibes your way because you deserve good things and good health. ❤
Like so many others, I have watched you for years!!! I’m hoping Makeup Geek can come back at another time. I love your foils! Sending lots of love and hope you stay healthy!!! ♥️♥️♥️
You are such a light in this world. I wish you every success and happiness. Xo
As you were talking about your symptoms and how they were brushed off I was like oh no this sounds exactly like me in 2019 and my 7 month process of ultimately getting diagnosed with Lyme Disease. I'm so sorry Marlena!
I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension as well after 9 spinal taps I had decided to get a VP shunt and it was the best decision I ever made. Thank you for sharing this and spreading information on this rare disease.💙💚
Sending you prayers for a full recovery.. Marlena, you shine so much light and positivity in this world.. thank you for being you and sharing parts of your life with the world… we all pray for nothing but good things to happen.. a life of good health and happiness 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤❤❤
I am so glad you and your family are doing good! So sorry you’ve had the health scares😢 I am curious why you and your business moved to Texas? Are you planning on moving your company and family out of Texas? Especially after you’ve experienced first hand how unsafe it is for women there? They don’t deserve the taxes your business generates❤
Your products are amazing - especially the eyeshadows! I bought many times over the years. And thank you for being strong enough to share your story about your pregnancy. I've had a miscarriage recently and I'm thankful for those with a platform that talk about it.
My friend had an EXACT same experience with her Lyme diagnosis, she got diagnosed with some liver disease, fibromialgia, psuchiatric diagnosis, MS before she git her lyme diagnosis. Luckily, in Poland we have public healthcare, but to get to spend a lot of money if you want to see an expert. She had very similar symptoms.
As soon as I saw your tweets I thought it was Lyme, even wrote about it in replies in twitter, but I guess it got lost or you wouldn't trust a rando on internet with mediacl diagnosis (duh!).
Anyways, couple years later and my friend is doing fine, this diagnosis is forever, but with medical help she lives just a normal life. You will be fine too
You are such a precious soul! Never change, you are the EPITOME of what a UA-cam Influencer should be. You are sooo much more than that though. Good luck on your next adventure. Take care of your health, take care of YOU FIRST ❤
My very first makeup video was u way back in the day b4 YT even blew up! Before all the lighting, back drops, etc.... I'll never forget it. I luv to see u on fire like this! Yes queen 👸 👏 ❤
I’ve been following you 10+ years and feel like you & I have been through so much together yet I don’t even know you personally. That speaks to your genuine, warm & welcoming energy that you’ve always exuded ❤ You’re the same sweet, albeit wiser now, person you were when you started the Makeup Geek channel.
Love you, Marlena! I so look forward to supporting your new adventure! Prayers galore for your health.
So wonderful to see you so excited about your new start! Love hearing you laugh and seeing you smile again 🤗
I respect your input Marlena and you deserve continued success, whether it's having children, finding love, getting healthy, building a business - YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION - makes you deserving! And! You speak up when it's necessary. I wish you ecery bit of success!