Outspoken Beauty

In this episode I finally get to chat to one of the very best dentists around - the brilliant Dr Uchenna Okoye.

Dr. Uchenna Okoye is not only a world-renowned dentist but is an entrepreneur (she's recently launched her brilliant brand My Smile), TV personality, and clinical director of London Smiling Clinics. With her unique approach to dentistry, Dr. Uchenna has become a trailblazer in the industry and a celebrity favourite, providing top-notch dental services to her clients and being renowned for making them feel at ease.

During the episode we chat about:

Dr Uchenna's personal fear of dentists and how it's influenced her career
Why pride in our smiles can lead to good overall health
How the menopause affects our teeth and what we can do about it
Oral advice for kids
Why going abroad for dental treatments may not be the best idea
What it feels like to start your own brand
Why oral care and skincare aren't that dissimilar!

This is such a great episode with a truly talented woman. I never knew that I could feel excited about caring for my teeth but Dr Uchenna really has inspired me!

In this week's Minipod I have some really great things to tell you about.

From the £5 body oil that not only smells great and sinks in a treat but that repels mosquitoes, to the tinted moisturiser that makes your skin luminous and luscious to the genius app that covers everything from exercise to nutrition to sleep.

I also mention something new and surpringly fabulous at Primark and two products that are perfect for your summer travels.

It's so good to be reunited with the utter delight that is Bryony Blake.

In this episode:

We're talking about the Barbie Movie (and questioning why Boris Johnson is getting in on the act)

We're chatting about Penis Captivus (if you don't know what this is then brace yourself!)

We're talking honestly about Moon Cups

And we're exploring all things social media and exes.

We do of course have loads of beauty recommendations for you including the perfect moisturiser to use after your retinoids, a beautiful sunkissed cream blush, an oil for a very specific type of hair and much much more.

Buckle up and enjoy xx

In this episode I start with a chat with the lovely Natasha Whittaker, Director of Beauty and co-founder of the brilliant skincare website pure-beauty.co.uk.

Natasha got in touch with me earlier this month to let me know how tough it can be as a small independent beauty website and during our catch up she tells us what makes her offering stand apart. (Think skincare advice from a pro, amazing and personal customer service, fabulous products and a phone number answered by people who are always there to help).

If you'd like to buy your skincare from Pure Beauty click here and use the code OUTSPOKEN15 for 15% off everything until 31/8/23

I then go onto my main interview with the utterly brilliant formulator and entrepreneur Lorna Radford.

Lorna is one of the leading skin and haircare formulators in the UK (I would happily bet that most of us own something made by her and her incredible team of scientists) and having started her lab Enkos Developments in her mid-20's is also celebrated in the industry as being someone who has achieved a hell of a lot at a very young age.

Lorna and I discuss how she got into beauty formulation and why it makes her so happy. We also chat about the influence that Korean beauty innovation has on her work, why she is always discerning when it comes to ingredient manufacturers and why the future of beauty is so unbelievably exciting.

If you're into skicnare and are interested in hearing from the person who makes brands' dreams into a reality then you're going to love hearing from Lorna. Oh and if you have always dreamt of building your own beauty brand then you can connect with her via her website Enkos Developments.

In this week's Minipod I'm going through my edit of the very best products of the week.

I'll be chatting about two fantastic concealer/foundation hybrids that you can take anywhere for on the go touch ups, a purple shampoo to stop blonde hair becoming brassy, my experience of Fussy Deoderant now that I've given it a thorough trial and I'll also be talking about the Dame Menstruation Cup. Oh and I also tell you about the classic product that is just brilliant for skin healing.

Come and join the fabulous Outspoken Beauty community on our private Facebook Page. Here's the link.

Poor Bryony has lost her voice but will be back next week. Do not fear though as my guest is the woman who was named by Vogue as one of the world's leading aromatherapists. In this episode the wonderful Michelle Roques O'Neil is here to share her beauty and wellbeing habits as well as a whole lot of wisdom.

During the episode we chat about Michelle's journey to becoming a truly gifted aromatherapist. We focus in on her love of fragrance, why she always likes to try out the latest makeup trends, why less is more when it comes to her skincare routine and of course, the amazing power of aromatherapy oils and how we use them.

I love Michelle's tips for self care, meditation and also body acceptance. She's a truly inspiring woman.

Michelle has the most beautiful and truly effective aromatherapy brand called Therapie Life. Everything that I have used in the range has been exceptional. I'll link to it here just in case you want to check it out.

In this episode I get to know a truly iconic member of the beauty industry who many would say changed the face of beauty. The incredible Terry de Gunzberg joins me to talk about her career and the everlasting impact that she has had on the beauty industry.

During the episode we chat about her unplanned entry into the world of makeup artistry that led to a career that took off rapidly and soon saw her working on runway and editorial projects with some of the biggest names in the business. We also talk through her time as International Makeup Designer for YSL where amongst many things she invented the iconic Touche Éclat in 1992.

Terry has so many great stories including how King Charles reacted when he met her. It is also fascinating to learn about the way that her own brand By Terry started as a highly luxe personalised offering that was for the rich and famous but eventually became the far more accessible brand that so many of us swear by today.

Terry is such a successful woman but when you meet her the first things you notice are her warmth and generosity of spirit (as well as her incredibly chich dress sense). Her beautiful personality shines through in this absolutely fascinating episode which I just know that you'll love.

This week's minipod is brimming with things that have got me very excited this week.

From the website that will change the way you buy your skincare to the product that will help you meditate if you're really not the meditating type, to the natural deoderant that promises to combat BO to some exciting new skincare launches from an unexpected brand. Oh and I'll go into detail about the most sublime body oil that costs a mere £9.

If you'd like to know anything else about the things I mention you can always DM me on Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola.

In this week's episode of My Beauty Habits I'm joined by journalist, trend forecaster and Head of Beauty at Stylus, the fabulous Lisa Payne.

If anyone knows about beauty it's Lisa. Her role at Stylus (a super cool trend forecasting company) sees her tracking the latest innovations in beauty product development from around the world and providing analysis on emerging shifts in the industry.

In a future episode I definitely want to get Lisa back on to tell us about all the exciting things that are to come in beauty but for this episode we're delving deep into her fabulous Merit beauty bag and chatting through all the products that she absolutely swears by.

By the way, even though Lisa isn't an influencer, she is honestly one of the most influential people I know when it comes to recommendations. Everything she tells me to buy is amazing so perhaps hide your credit card while you listen :0)

Here's what Lisa mentions:

Weleda Skin Food

Curél Deep Moisture Spray (mini available only at Superdrug)

Trinny London See the Light SPF 50

Givenchy lip balm

RMS UnCoverup Concealer

Danesssa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush Glow in shade Tiara

Merit Bronze Balm and Brow 1980, bag comes free with first purchase.

Kjaer Weiss Im-Possible Mascara

Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil (15ml mini)

Maison Marie Louis No.04 Bois de Balincourt perfume oil

LH Cosmetics Shimmer Saga palette

3INA eyeliner and 503 colour stick

r.e.m. beauty lipstick

I am so incredibly excited to have the brilliant broadcaster, journalist and entrepreneur Ateh Jewel back on the podcast.
Last time we spoke Ateh was planning her beauty brand and now it has finally been born into the beauty halls of Harrods no less.
Ateh Jewel Beauty is a brand with a story with more twists and turns than Netflix's newest binge watch. A story of integrity, saying no when it would have been so much easier to say yes, sticking to your guns when people try to talk your ideas down and one of women coming together to make things happen. The result is three of the most beautiful, high quality blushers imaginable and much more to come.
Ateh and I talk about the mountains that she had to climb to bring her dream to fruition (prepare to be shocked by some of the things that she has experienced). We also chat about the symbolism of Chanel handbags (and why Ateh no longer needs them), the power of being in your 40's, being the best mums we can be and why her brand is about so much more than just makeup.
This interview is one that I will never forget. Prepare to feel empowered, excited and ready to take on the world!
You can buy Ateh's blushers at Harrods here or find them on her website