Elle Sera

Chapters:

0:00 Why Elissa doesn't trust supplement claims
2:58 Working with the Prof and his lab
5:17 Why Elle-Sera made a vitamin D spray
7:06 Liposomal D3 and K2, with or without food
9:56 Testing flavours and choosing vanilla
11:03 Designing a bottle shaped by feminine curves
13:41 Months spent on the spray head
18:06 Why the collagen doesn't come in sachets
20:29 A headline-driven book on vitamin D
21:51 Who the vitamin D studies left out
23:39 UK sunlight and time spent outdoors
24:53 Normal range vs optimal levels
26:33 Vitamin D in pregnancy at St George's
27:36 Is vitamin D really a hormone?
28:41 Soft gels, preservatives and glycerin
32:56 Why K2, and the official health claims
37:37 The magnesium heart attack scare
39:47 Testing your levels, and D2 vs D3
42:00 Why so many couples are struggling to conceive
43:40 GLP-1s, testosterone and fertility
49:00 Libido, desire and joy scores
54:15 Flipping your focus
56:50 Phones and being present with your kids
58:22 The seven-year cycle joy exercise
59:54 Donors, couples and what makes a parent
1:06:46 Younger couples and sperm health
1:09:22 Taking too many supplements
1:11:24 GLP-1 support supplements
1:17:00 Dealing with trolls
1:21:35 Why vitamin patches don't work
1:24:13 Turning down brand deals
1:27:08 AI doctors and stolen clips
1:29:42 Celebrity doctors and confusion

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome and introducing Jan
0:33 What Hot Flash is about
1:56 How much of Geri is Jan?
5:04 Handing your script to other people
10:00 Writing a book vs writing a script
12:01 Basing characters on real people
15:50 Stephen King and Jan's horror novel
18:51 Where audiences laughed at the screenings
19:58 "Bridget Jones meets the menopause"
22:32 From IT project manager to film producer
26:06 Making a feature film in under a year
26:38 Eliot Kennedy and 14 original songs
28:55 Raising the money with no public funding
33:00 Where an $800,000 budget goes
35:26 Meet the cast
37:56 Why Geri's son is a trans character
41:17 The next film, Christmas Hideaway
43:21 Telling stories for the over-40s
47:37 When you can watch Hot Flash
48:37 Seeing an idea through
54:29 Learning to produce on the job
56:30 Speeding up after 50
59:41 The people who back you
1:02:23 Thanks and goodbye

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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00:00:00 Welcome Emily Thornton, influencer industry advocate
 00:02:12 12 years in marketing at Boots
 00:03:54 Colour theory and the psychology of shiny packaging
 00:05:43 Why Elle-Sera's packaging is gold
 00:07:36 Standout marketing: We Are Regular and brilliant paid ads
 00:09:18 The Bear Grylls: The Island story
 00:09:51 How brand and creator partnerships work
 00:11:28 Finding creators: data tools vs scrolling
 00:12:54 Briefs, UGC and letting creators create
 00:13:54 What creators ask brands
 00:15:30 Agents who never ask about safety or efficacy
 00:17:37 Celebrity customers who were never paid
 00:19:22 The doctor who wouldn't budge on a brief
 00:20:48 Why negotiations knock creators' confidence
 00:22:24 Relationships, rates and the bigger opportunity
 00:24:05 Working alongside talent agents
 00:25:54 How big creator deals get done
 00:26:59 Engagement, audience fit and the data that matters
 00:29:16 The Clean with Bee campaign
 00:31:42 Real people vs celebrities
 00:34:50 KPIs and building brand awareness
 00:37:26 Starting from zero as a creator
 00:40:05 Emily's ambitions after leaving Boots
 00:44:38 Celebrities who need better PR advice
 00:48:08 Top 3 tips for brands working with creators
 00:49:26 Top 3 tips for creators
 00:51:56 Should you pay creators who already talk about you?
 00:52:51 When competitors buy up your advocates
 00:54:56 Why going viral isn't the goal
 00:57:12 Vaseline, Liz Earle and resurfacing OG creators
 00:58:29 Turning down paid endorsements
 00:59:22 First podcast and public speaking nerves

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:00 What causes hair loss?
00:01:49 Why a proper consultation comes before a transplant
00:04:00 Can you recover from a hair transplant that didn't last?
00:06:16 How finasteride works and its side effects
00:09:34 Does hair loss medication affect fertility?
00:11:01 Minoxidil tablets versus topical
00:11:54 Bald heads, hairy backs and using beard hair
00:14:44 Why hair matters so much to men
00:16:45 How eyebrow transplants work
00:19:49 Forehead lowering or a hairline transplant?
00:21:41 Young women and cosmetic surgery
00:25:19 How social media targets young girls
00:26:28 Hair supplements and fake before and after photos
00:29:49 Do red light helmets and derma rollers work?
00:33:25 Alopecia areata and UV light treatment
00:35:43 What PRP and exosome treatments can and can't do
00:38:57 Choosing an honest specialist
00:45:28 Robotic hair transplants explained
00:48:57 Menopause, ageing and quality of life
00:52:13 A healthy hair routine
00:54:39 How often should you wash your hair?
00:55:48 Do rosemary and castor oils help?
00:58:01 Choosing the right shampoo
01:01:14 Why credibility matters
01:03:42 How much does a hair transplant cost?

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro to Hattie & Bay's Kitchen

2:00 Corporate life, redundancy and a stint on Hollyoaks

4:18 Taking on Bay's Kitchen after Bay Burdett

5:51 Hattie's own IBS, dieting and burnout

10:48 What a low FODMAP diet actually involves

14:20 Waitrose, the rebrand and the free-from aisle

21:05 Founder or refounder?

24:14 Ambitions, dietitians and finding the community

31:16 Triggers, ultra-processed food and learning about gluten

40:36 Crohn's, SIBO and the fight for shelf space

43:59 Eating out, alcohol and social life with IBS

50:41 Personal brand, imposter syndrome and showing up

56:12 Juggling a business, a toddler and a team

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro to Hannah & HA Designs

0:52 What it really looks like behind a perfect life

4:19 Selfridges, Topshop and retail that wasn't worth it

6:26 The reel where Hannah hit rock bottom

8:59 Mentors, and running a business on your own

11:08 Football, family and whose career came first

13:40 Big job titles and why no one knows more than the founder

15:00 The COVID boom, the slump and making people redundant

19:56 Phone cases to pyjamas, and gifting the Kardashians

22:58 In-house or 3PL, and staying close to the operation

26:01 The pivot into events and a second company

29:53 Copycats, The Apprentice and letting it go

31:28 What competitors can't copy: the founder

40:28 Mum of four, no maternity leave and the founder tax

46:44 Ego, reputation and going public with it

50:18 The vision now: less growth, more life

55:09 Getting fleeced by a recruitment agency

1:01:34 PR retainers that deliver nothing

1:06:33 Writing a CV, and future-proofing yourself

1:08:28 Only founders understand founders

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome Kyle Harris, founder of Ride Studio
2:48 Weights, blueprints and keeping every class consistent
4:25 From the army to opening Ride in Leeds
7:04 Scaling to Manchester, then Liverpool
9:07 Studio sizes, bike counts and why Ultimate Performance shut down
13:27 Kyle's ten years in the army
15:52 HYROX: the biggest shift in fitness right now
18:28 Training for an Ironman
24:01 Family life with Rory and Harley Mae
26:23 Charlotte's move into network marketing
30:50 What's next: expanding Ride beyond Liverpool
33:40 Why fitness studios are becoming the new nightclubs
38:54 Wearables, sleep tracking and fixing his sleep
41:49 Kyle's day-to-day running three studios
46:28 Investors, angels and the road to a VC exit
52:53 Kyle's stack: sleep, creatine and staying consistent

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters:
0:00 What it actually takes to become a dermatologist in the UK
1:38 Meet Dr Aiza Jamil, and your skin as an alarm system
5:00 Acne, hormones and PCOS: what's really going on
7:04 Roaccutane: the myths, the risks and how it's prescribed safely
13:01 Eczema isn't an allergy — what actually causes it
15:29 How psoriasis differs from eczema
16:30 Sunbeds, phototherapy and psoriasis
17:16 Mole mapping, melanoma risk and skin cancer checks
20:50 Sun protection and the ABCD of moles
25:28 Rosacea: causes, triggers and treatment
28:19 Fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes
30:38 Puffy eyes, blephs and the "trend beauty" trap
35:52 Jawline treatments: HIFU, Endolift and Zerf
38:15 Collagen biostimulators like Sculptra (and why topical collagen doesn't work)
41:18 Vitamin patches, supplement scams and Khloé Kardashian's collagen crisps
47:54 Dr Jamil's new Altrincham clinic and where to find her

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters:
00:00 Meet Chelsea Healey
00:56 Back to Waterloo Road
01:45 Dancer at Heart
02:47 Strictly Final Memories
04:00 Dancing on Ice Disaster
05:35 Reality TV Detours
07:42 Hollyoaks Breakthrough
09:01 Typecast and New Roles
10:51 Acting Industry Anxiety
16:34 Rags the Label Struggles
22:39 Marketing and Network Hacks
27:59 Mental Health and Drinking
29:52 Friendships and Nightlife Then
30:42 Social Media and Youth
31:07 Off Campus Obsession
32:46 New Partner and Family
34:32 Postnatal Depression Story
36:47 Making Time and Travel
39:33 Creative Ambitions Writing
43:22 Golden Pill Benefits
45:02 Women Business and Funding
49:01 Politics Taxes and Leaving
51:54 Collagen Bet and Hustle
53:39 Whats Next and Live Selling
56:02 Podcast Wrap Up

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Sheena Lynch
00:15 London to Cheshire Life
02:07 London Costs and Events
03:47 Podcasting ROI Mindset
06:10 Podcast Skills and Setup
08:01 Joining Real Housewives
14:57 Cast Friendships Paige
18:56 Fame and Being Seen
21:13 Windrush Family Roots
22:51 Meeting Shane Lynch
29:06 Marriage That Grows
30:50 Odyssey Life Metaphor
33:26 School Struggles and Surprises
34:37 AI and the Value of Degrees
35:20 Student Debt Scandal Rant
36:22 Meeting Shane and Boyzone Life
40:20 Housewives and Business Ambitions
41:30 Why Jewellery Makes Sense
46:40 Motherhood and Postpartum Reality
49:38 Finding the Village Again
54:55 What’s Next and Amen Fragrances
55:33 Perfume Business Behind the Scenes
59:47 Growing the Brand and Wrapping Up

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About Elle-Sera:

Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. 

Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. 

Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.

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