Outspoken Beauty

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing singer and broadcaster Fleur East and her amazing sister, makeup artist Keshia. 
Fleur and Keshia have joined forces to found a beautiful haircare brand called Kurl Kitchen and this episode is their story.
Get ready to hear about:

• Their childhood and sibling relationship over the years
• Why having Keshia as her makeup artist when she was singing was massively positive for Fleur
• Why the death of their beloved dad inspired them to start a business together
• The birth of Kurl Kitchen and why it represents both their mum and dad
• The ups and downs of building their beauty brand and how everything nearly fell apart
• Sourcing incredible ingredients from Ghana and bringing them to the UK
• The beauty products they love

This is the most inspiring episode and I can't tell you how much I love their relationship. You're going to really enjoy this one xx

In this week's minipod I'm going through my top beauty picks from the Black Friday Sales. I've included loads of my favourite beauty products that are on special offer and I really hope you find the episode handy.

During the episode I talk about products the following brands:

Cult Beauty
Liberty
Space NK
Sweed Beauty
Vieve Muse
It Cosmetics
The Constant Candle Co
Neom
Aromatherapy Associates
To The Fairest
AKT
Color Wow
Merit Beauty
Tropic
Jo Malone London
Klira
Nursem
D.S. & Durga

Bryony's back and she's been celebrating her birthday in true Bryony style (with lots of very sparkly and slightly unexpected events).
She also has very shocking news about how her Wicked dreams were dashed....it could only happen to Bryony!
During the episode we also chat about my strange murder mystery experience and the embarrassing issue that keeps getting worse and we have some great beauty Christmas ideas for you.
Enjoy xx

I had to re-run this episode with modern day feminist, illustrator and author Florence Given which was recorded when she had just published her first book "Women Don't Owe You Pretty".

Fast forward a couple of years and she's now got anotehr Sunday Times Bestseller out. This time it's called Women Living Deliciously and is all about unpacking the barriers we face so that we can access the joy we deserve.

During this episode Florence and I take "Women Don't Owe You Pretty" as a starting point for a discussion about the role that beauty plays in a woman's life. Do we wear makeup because it is an expectation that has been set by the patriachy? What exactly is beauty? How much power do we actually have to look how we truly want to?

Florence challenges social expectations of beauty and definitely made me revaluate a few things. This is a fascinating episode with a woman who isn't afraid to be truly outspoken.

In this week's minipod I'm talking piercings, lash gels, great eye creams, one of the best luxury serums I've ever used and two incredible fragrances.
Enjoy my weekly beauty edit!

In this episode I chat to the thoroughly lovely model, mother and knitter extraordinaire, Laura Coleman.
I met Laura when we were chatting on a panel about beauty standards and found that we shared many of the same beliefs about the pressure that is put on women to look a certain way. Laura talked about how she has stopped worrying about how she looks and started accepting what she sees in the mirror. 
During the podcast Laura and I talk about how she has learnt to go with the flow and not overthink things. This has led to her life being far less stressful. She chats about shunning the constant life advice that she is fed on social media in favour of doing the things that make sense to her (ie Don't force yourself to do a workout if your body is telling you it needs a nice lie down on the sofa with a cuppa).
Laura also tells me about the huge part that knitting plays in her life, the beauty products that make her happiest, coming to terms with stretch marks and lets me into the secret of her INCREDIBLE necklaces.
I love Laura. She is a warm, kind, down to earth soul who makes you feel like we sometimes need to take life a little less seriously and calm the F down (which is definitely what I need!) Enjoy this Outspoken Beauties xx

In this episode I’m chatting to Michaella Mazzoni, a recovered FMS patient and award winning registered BANT Nutritionist.  (As seen in Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Glamour, BBC Good Food and more).

Michaella has sat at both sides of the appointment table, first as a patient and now as a healthcare practitioner. She has endometriosis and PCOS, two common hormone conditions that 1 in 10 women have in the UK and has found that how she eats has a massive, positive impact on her hormonal health.
 
During the episode we talk about how PCOS can affect health as we get older and what can be done about it. We also have a wider conversation about hormone health and how we can empower ourselves to improve how we feel through our lifestyle choices. Michaella is brimming with knowledge and is so experienced. I hope you get lots out of our chat whether you have PCOS or are simply struggling with your hormones.

I've discovered some really excellent products recently and can't wait to share them with you.
This week I'm talking about:

• My new favourite lipstick and pencil
• A lovely spf for this time of year
• The perfect pillow spray that I carry in my handbag at all times
• My favourite new eye cream
• How to gift fragrance well

Plus I'll reveal why I experienced real life Motherland yesterday!

It's time for another dose of the wonderful Bryony Blake.
In this episode:

• Bryony has been manifesting and her dream has officially come true
• I'm discussing why I find certain varieties of milk and cheese abhorrent
• Bryony tells us why our eyelashes might be shrinking
• I ask Bryony a VERY personal question
• We discuss cosy candles
• We have lots of lovely beauty recommendations

Enjoy our fortnightly feelgood episode xx

This Episode Is In Partnership With Avon

In this episode, inspired my amazing experience at the Avon Conference earlier this year, I'm exploring what it's truly like to be an Avon representative and how this company not only empowers but truly changes lives.

During the episode I'm chatting to Tracey Powers who is the UK Sales Director and who totally blew me away with her energy and passion when I met her at the conference. She'll be giving us a behind the scenes insight into what Avon stands for and how their beliefs translate to their community of representatives in the very best and most empowering way.

Next we hear from Leigh Ann and Janine, both of whom have had their lives changed by Avon and open up about the challenges that they have overcome thanks to thier decisions to become representatives.

This is an amazing episode. giving a rare insight into a company that truly makes a difference.