Bestie & The Boss

By Shannon Martin

This is the place where bridal meets banter, business, and a whole lot of fun, with no room for fluff.

Join hosts Shannon Martin – entrepreneur, owner of Dotty Bridal, and former Appr

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How many episodes does Bestie & The Boss have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

Bestie & The Boss episodes:

November 30, 2025S3, Ep 5: Creativity, Confidence & Catch-Ups with Radio Star Rosie Madison
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This week, Shannon and Emma are joined by their long-time friend and all-round creative powerhouse Rosie Madison - Radio 1 DJ, artist, and founder of Harrogate House. 🎨🎧
In this fun and feel-good episode, the girls chat about Rosie’s journey from radio to running her own art brand, what creativity means to her, and how she stays grounded while juggling it all. They also reminisce about her friendship with Shannon, their collaborations through Dotty Bridal, and the importance of supporting women in business and in life. 💕
Expect laughs, honesty, and a big dose of inspiration from one of Yorkshire’s most vibrant voices.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts - it’s the ultimate bestie catch-up you won’t want to miss!
#BestieAndTheBoss #RosieMadison #HarrogateHouse #BridalPodcast #WomenInBusiness #RadioDJ #CreativeJourney #DottyBridal #PodcastSeries3 #GirlBossEnergy

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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53min
November 16, 2025S3, Ep 4: PR, Personal Branding & The Power of Connection with Alex Mason
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This week on Bestie and The Boss, Shannon and Emma sit down with their long-time friend and PR powerhouse Alex Mason - founder of Alex D Mason PR and the creative force behind The FIL Club, a networking community for professionals in the fashion, interiors, and lifestyle worlds. ✨
In this chat, Alex shares his journey from retail beginnings to running his own consultancy, how personal branding can make or break a business, and why authentic relationships are the secret to long-term success.
Expect laughter, industry insight, and plenty of real talk about the world of PR, brand storytelling, and navigating your career with confidence and creativity. 💬
🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for an inspiring conversation with one of Yorkshire’s most connected creatives.
#BestieAndTheBoss #AlexMasonPR #TheFILClub #BridalPodcast #PRandMarketing #Networking #SmallBusiness #BrandStorytelling #DottyBridal #WomenInBusiness #PodcastSeries3

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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47min
November 02, 2025S3, Ep 3: Brides, Body Confidence & The Weight-Loss Injection Trend
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In this episode, Shannon and Emma dive into one of the biggest conversations in bridal right now - the rise of weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and how they’re impacting brides-to-be, body confidence, and the entire dress shopping journey. 💍💬
From the pressure to slim down before the big day to the realities of dress fittings and alterations when your body is changing, the girls unpack it all with honesty and empathy. They explore how the bridal industry can support women through these choices - and why confidence, not clothing size, should always come first. 🤍

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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23min
October 19, 2025S3, Ep 2: Finding ‘The One’ with Bridal Icon Hayley Paige
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This week, Shannon and Emma sit down with the incredible Hayley Paige to talk all things bridal — from finding your dream dress to discovering your true self along the way. Expect laughter, inspiration, and that signature Hayley sparkle in this must-listen episode of Bestie and The Boss. 💍✨

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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45min
October 12, 2025S3, Ep 1: "Welcome to the Empire" - Dotty has moved!
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Shannon Martin gets candid about Dotty Bridal’s exciting move to Wakefield — the highs, lows, and hard truths of growing a small boutique into a full-blown bridal empire. Expect laughs, lessons, and plenty of behind-the-scenes drama from the world of weddings. 💍✨

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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31min
November 17, 2024S2, Ep 9: How can you be friends with your competition?!
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Join Emma and Shannon as they chat to fellow bridal shop owner Emily.

Emily owns Emily Bridal in Sheffield, and let's us behind the curtain in how she met Shannon, and how Emily Bridal and Dotty are healthy competition!

Find Emily here:
Instagram: emilybridalwear
Web: www.emilybridalwear.co.uk

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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1h 11min
November 10, 2024S2, Ep 8: Jamie Doddy, the social wedding content creator
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Join Emma and Shannon as they chat with Social wedding content creator, Jamie Doddy.

They dive into what a social content creator can do at your wedding, why it's better than having your bridesmaid do it, and what Jamie loves most about her job.

Find Jamie here:
Instagram: @thesocialweddinguk
Web: www.thesocialwedding.co.uk

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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42min
November 03, 2024S2, Ep 7: Bridal SOS! What went wrong on your wedding day?
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Join besties Emma and Shannon as they chat about what's gone wrong on people's wedding days and reading out all of your bridal SOS stories!

P.s Coco, Shannon's dog makes an appearance!

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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16min
October 27, 2024S2, Ep 6: Jordan from the Woodman
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On today's episode, besites Emma and Shannon chat to General Manager of the Woodman in Huddersfield, Jordan Thomas Lee.

They ask all the important questions; like what time the bar shuts at the venue, where you can get wedding ready, and what alcohol is on tap!

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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46min
October 13, 2024S2, Ep 5: Hayley, what's it like to work at Dotty?
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Want to hear about what it's like to work at Dotty Bridal?

Join Shannon and Emma as they quiz Dotty's Assistant Manager Hayley about what it's like being one of the faces of Dotty Bridal!

Instagram: @dottybridal
Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk

Website and Social Links:

Website: Dotty Bridal

Instagram: @DottyBridal

Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook

Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal

YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube

TikTok: @DottyBridal

Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store
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50min

FAQs about Bestie & The Boss:

How many episodes does Bestie & The Boss have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.