Life & Work with Treasure Moniek of Cleveland

Today we’d like to introduce you to Treasure Moniek.

Hi Treasure, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’ve been in love with beauty since I was a little girl. My mom had drawers full of makeup, and one day, I just claimed it as mine. I’d carry her makeup around like it was my personal kit, bringing it to sleepovers so my friends and I could play in it and make ourselves feel pretty. That was the start of it all. As I got older, I started exploring beyond makeup, into drawing, fashion, all kinds of creative outlets. The more I explored, the more I realized that this passion wasn’t just a hobby—it could be a career. That’s when everything clicked. I started buying makeup little by little, practicing on myself, and eventually, people started asking me to do their makeup too. By 2023, I was ready to show the world what I could do. I started posting my artistic makeup looks on TikTok, and before I knew it, things took off. Some of the biggest beauty brands noticed me, posting my work, sending me PR packages, and giving me opportunities to promote their products. I just kept creating and sharing whatever came to mind. No limits. The more I posted, the more my support system grew. It’s been a journey, but this is what I was made for.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The journey hasn’t always been smooth. There are moments when a video doesn’t perform as well as the last, and it can be discouraging. From the outside, it might seem easy, just get in front of a camera and create but there’s so much more to it. Timing, creativity, and audience engagement all play a role, and when those things don’t align, it can make you question if you’re on the right path. But despite those challenges, there’s still so much joy in what I do. Creating is fun. It’s fulfilling. And those occasional obstacles don’t compare to the beauty of what I’m building toward. That’s what keeps me going—knowing that every step forward, no matter how small, is part of something greater.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a multi-talented creative, but I’m best known for my work in makeup and my presence as a beauty influencer on TikTok.

Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Pinterest is one of my favorite platforms, it’s a constant source of inspiration that helps spark my creativity, especially when I’m planning my next makeup look. I love using it not just to gather ideas, but also to give credit and uplift other artists by tagging them in my work, helping them gain exposure too.

Lately, I’ve also been pouring into myself by reading Good Vibes, Good Life. It’s been teaching me how to shift my mindset and grow into the best version of myself, inside and out.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@treasuremonique?_t=ZT-8vbFoJRcvoE&_r=1
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treasuremoniek?igsh=MWh0cmRvcmJ2bjFkNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr