Outspoken Beauty

Get ready for an episode that will uplift, inspire and energise you. My guest is the force of nature that it Ateh Jewel.
Ateh, who has been challenging racism and prejudice throughout her 20 year career as a beauty journalist, producer and entrepreneur, talks about what it feels like to live with racism in your everyday life and how it has affected so many aspects of her career. She is using her voice right now as she always has done, to help instigate change.
We also talk about being a mother, having a true and uninhibited passion for beauty and wellbeing. (The way that Ateh describes this love is almost poetic) and Ateh's business and mission to create foundation that makes women of colour glow rather than dampening down and mattifying their skin like to many current formulations do.
Ateh is funny, ambitious, intelligent and is using her voice to make change. She's the perfect Outspoken Beauty guest and you're going to love her xx

In this episode I'm joined again by the brilliant beauty editor/journalist Lucia Ferrari who talks us through her top edit of radiance boosting beauty products including skincare and makeup.
Later on we talk through some of the beauty treatments that Lucia has mastered in lockdown and that she will continue to do by herself from now on. (I particularly love the hair removal cream that smells of roses!)
Lucia is so knowledgable and doesn't take her recommendations lightly (I know she thoroughly tests and researches everything). I love catching up with her and hearing about the products that genuinely excite her!

In this episode I'm joined by entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Dame Tampons, Celia Pool.
Celia launched the world's first reusable tampon applicator and in doing so reduced the huge amount of plastic pollution caused by our usual sanitary options.
Celia and I don't just talk about the environmental impact of our tampons but we discuss everything from period poverty and shaming to the lack of legislation in the making of sanitary products and how this can potentially affect our health. It's a fascinating chat that may just change your views about periods and how we deal with them.
Later on I talk about a truly brilliant hair product and some great sunscreens for oily and sensitive skin.
Enjoy xx

In this, one of my all time favourite episodes, I'm joined by the brilliant author Marian Keyes. Marian and I have a wonderful chat about her passion for all things beauty which is a hobby that gives her a great deal of joy.
Amongst the excellent product recommendations and brilliant anecdotes, Marian chats through her attitude to ageing and how she will never subscribe to society's rules about how a woman over a certain age should look.
Marian is a total breath of fresh air...a funny, intelligent, inspiring woman who writes the best books ever. (Her latest one is called Grownups and is sensational).
Enjoy the episode! xx

In this episode I'm joined by artist, illustrator and social activist Florence Given. Florence was voted Cosmopolitan's Influencer of the Year 2019 and is renowned for being outspoken and brilliantly honest about topics ranging from sexual politics, sexuality and the importance of loving yourself.
In this episode we take her new book "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 episode of My Beauty Habits I'm joined by the utterly lovely Kirsty Gallacher.
Kirsty has been through a lot over the past few years but is in a much better and stronger place now. She chats honestly about how her life has moved on, what it's been like in lockdown with her two boys and how they've been keeping busy.
Kirsty also shares the beauty products and treatments that she loves and the reasons why exercise plays such an important role in her life.
I loved Kirsty's authenticity and honesty and know you'll love getting to know the real her.

If you've ever been confused about your retinoids then this is definitely the episode for you.
I'm joined by Medik8's Director of Research Daniel Isaacs who is here to answer all of your questions.
I wanted to speak to Dan as Medik8 have very much led the way in researching and coming up with exciting new retinoid formulations. This episode is by no means just about the Medik8 brand though and is a great guide for everyone whether you're about to start your retinol journey or you're looking to take it to the next level.
Dan talks me through the many types of retinoids available, what's so good about them, how and when to use them in your routine and so much more. He also answers the many questions that you've been asking me via my Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola.
At the end of the episode I talk you through my top retinoid products. I promised I would also list them in the show notes, so here you go :0) Enjoy the episode!

- Medik8 R Retinoate Intense
- Medik8 R Retinoate Youth Activating Cream
- Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
- Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Nightly Serum
-La Roche Posay R Redermic 0.3% Retinol
- Inkey List Retinol Serum
- The Ordinary 1% Retinol
- The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid Emulsion

My guest this week is the wonderfully outspoken writer and speaker Toni Tone. Toni tells me how a positive comment about chubby cheeks was the start of a career that sees her empower and give brilliant advice and inspiration to thousands upon thousands of women.
In this episode we chat about Toni's career and journey and the daily beauty and wellbeing habits that make her feel great.

In this special episode in partnership with Max Factor, I'm joined by makeup artist legend and Max Factor's Creative Director Wendy Rowe. Wendy is one of the world's leading makeup artists and during this episode she shares the story of how with hard work and a can do attitude she made it to the top. Wendy also shares some amazing makeup and industry tips and we discuss some of the brilliant products that she has been creating with Max Factor and how they came about.
This is a fabulous episode featuring a true industry great.

In this episode of My Beauty Habits I'm joined by Jo Tutchener Sharp.
Jo tells me about how her life changed when they discovered that she had a lump on her brain and how the whole experience led her to launch her brilliant brand Scamp and Dude.
As well as hearing Jo's incredible story, Jo also shares her beauty habits. Before Scamp and Dude she was the founder of Beauty Seen PR and beauty has always been in her DNA. She loves her products and has some excellent recommendations.
xx