In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Michele Knowles — a voice of wisdom in the aesthetics and skincare industry — to talk about confidence, reinvention, and what real customer service truly means.

From the power of great skin to the importance of human connection, this conversation explores what it takes to redefine yourself and build trust in an industry built on image.

💬 In this episode:

The connection between skin and self-confidence

What true customer care looks like in aesthetics

The art of reinvention — personally and professionally

How experience shapes empathy and leadership

🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty.

Makeup artist, educator, and founder of Cheshire Makeup Company, Chloe Ewer sits down with Kelly Saynor for a heartfelt conversation about beauty, boundaries, and building a business rooted in authenticity.

From creating calm on wedding mornings to handling the pressure of perfection, Chloe shares how she’s learned to protect her peace, empower her clients, and grow her brand on her own terms.

💬 In this episode:

The art of balancing creativity and confidence

How boundaries build better client relationships

Chloe’s go-to products and pro tips for glowing brides

Life lessons from years of freelancing

Why personal growth matters in beauty

🎧 Listen to more honest conversations on Barefaced Chat, where we go beyond aesthetics to talk about real people, real experiences, and what beauty truly means.

At just 14 years old, Sienna Pountain has already faced more challenges than most of us will in a lifetime.  

A conversation about strength, resilience, and passion — told through the eyes of a remarkable young woman.  

🎙️ Watch, listen, and be inspired.  

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Your mouth tells a bigger story than you think.

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Dr. Janine Yazdi-Doughty, dental surgeon and public health advocate, joins Kelly Saynor to explore the powerful link between oral health and whole-body wellbeing — and what early intervention and prevention can really achieve.

From everyday dental care habits to understanding how oral health impacts everything from inflammation to confidence, this is a must-listen for anyone who cares about long-term wellness — inside and out.

💬 In this episode, we cover:

🦷 The mouth-body connection explained

💡 How early dental care prevents bigger health issues

🧠 Public health and prevention insights

🌿 Why your smile says more than you think

Dr. Janine’s approach to dentistry is changing the way we think about care — not just treating the mouth, but understanding its role in our total wellbeing.

🎙️ Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — real conversations about skin, health, and the people shaping confidence from the inside out.

She’s a beauty educator, business founder, and advocate for true inclusivity in aesthetics.

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Hannah Curlita, founder of Curlita Beauty Clinic & Academy, joins Kelly Saynor to talk about transforming her beauty career into a mission — one that empowers others to treat every skin type with care, respect, and understanding.

From the classroom to the clinic, Hannah is reshaping what beauty education looks like — making diversity, representation, and sensitivity the standard, not the exception.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

– Diversity and representation in aesthetics

– How Hannah built Curlita Beauty Clinic & Academy

– Why education is the key to inclusive beauty

– The importance of training across all skin types

– Changing how future professionals approach skincare

It’s an inspiring conversation for anyone who believes beauty should be for everyone — and that education is where true change begins.

🎙️ Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — real conversations about skin, confidence, and the people shaping the future of beauty.

From glossy magazines to Instagram skincare shelves — Grace Day has seen the beauty industry from every angle.

As a writer, editor, influencer, and trained aesthetician, she joins Kelly Saynor to talk about what really works (and what doesn’t) in the world of beauty.

They dig into the rise of transparency, the pressure of online influence, her hit “Weekly Shop” series, and the truth behind today’s trending products.

It’s smart, refreshing, and full of honesty — the kind of conversation every beauty lover needs to hear.

💬 Topics we discuss:

– The influencer landscape today

– Navigating press and product culture

– Skincare advice that actually works

– Transparency in the beauty space

– The reality of being both editor and creator

🎙️ Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — the podcast that strips back the filters on beauty, business, and being human.

She’s navigated the polished world of PR and corporate communications — but behind the scenes, Lucy Yates has her own story of scars, self-image, and self-acceptance.

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, we talk about acne scarring, motherhood, and what it truly means to redefine beauty on your own terms. Lucy opens up about confidence, communication, and how vulnerability became her greatest strength.

🎧 Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — real stories, raw conversations, skin-deep truths.

For the first time on Barefaced Chat, the mic turns toward the man behind the camera. Sam Friend — videographer, storyteller, and founder of Friend Studios— joins Kelly Saynor to share his journey as both the producer of this podcast and a creative voice in the aesthetics and beauty space.

💬 In this very personal episode, Sam opens up about:

Honest, raw, and inspiring — this episode is a rare look behind the scenes at the creative force shaping Barefaced Chat, and a story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of storytelling.

🔔 Subscribe to Barefaced Chat for more unfiltered conversations about skin, identity, creativity, and the people shaping beauty and beyond.

From the chaos of A&E to the precision of aesthetics, Julia Mansell has lived a career of contrasts. In this episode of Barefaced Chat, she sits down with Kelly Saynor to open up about life on the frontline, the transition into aesthetics, and the challenges and lessons of living with ADHD.

💬 In this episode, we dive into:

Raw, relatable, and deeply human — this conversation reminds us that growth often comes from embracing both chaos and calm.

🔔 Subscribe to Barefaced Chat for more unfiltered conversations about skin, identity, and the people shaping beauty, health, and wellbeing today.

Reflexology isn’t just about the feet — it’s about the nervous system, connection, and whole-body health. In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Victoria Mitchell joins Kelly Saynor to share how she left the corporate world to build a career in care, healing, and real human connection.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

A grounding, inspiring conversation that reminds us health and confidence go far deeper than the skin.

🔔 Subscribe to Barefaced Chat for more unfiltered conversations about skin, identity, and the people shaping wellbeing today.