When road and track cyclist Dani Rowe and I first met, I was really struck by her candid nature and fascinated by her anecdotes about her extraordinary career as a thrice world champion and Olympic gold medallist, so felt she'd be a perfect fit for the show.

Happily, she agreed to come on and in this episode talks openly about everything from meeting the Queen (the rules: no selfies, no questions), how she geared herself up to cycle in the Olympics (music played a role), the pay gap between men and women in cycling, and how working hard played a much bigger role in her success than native talent.

Products, and places, mentioned:

- Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator

- Clinique Super City Block SPF 40

- Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation

- Lucas Papaw 

- Professor Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox

- Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyes Mascara

- Blink Brow Bar

- BBB London Clear Brow Gloss

- Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic in Ecstasy 

- Urban Decay Naked palettes

- Bobbi Brown skincare

- Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir

- Jo Malone Poppy and Barley

- MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.

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