If you've been kicking around the idea of launching that brand, turning your dreams into reality and joining in with the Indie Beauty movement then listen to this! 

I've been wanting to get Ailish on the Podcast since meeting her at an industry event.  Her energy, passion and enthusiasm is not only infectious but it's energising.  This is one of the longest episodes I've recorded but I could have carried on talking to Ailish for hours. 

Self confessed Fan-Girl of previous guests, Ailish was kind enough to give up her time and talk to me about her passion for beauty, business and helping others. 

From property to beauty, it's quite the journey.  Coping with toxic environments, navigating redundancy risks, working for free and making the most of every opportunity that arise.  

Travelling, blogging, business and beauty! 

There's so much to take from this episode!! 

Ailish is now directing her energy into supporting founders of Indie Beauty Brands with The Glow Getter | Marketing & Social Media for Indie Beauty Brands

Since launching Ailish has helped +150 indie beauty brands to clarify their message, create raving fans and grow their revenue all for less than an oat milk flat white per day! 

You can find Ailish on the following platforms:

LinkedIn - (3) Ailish Lucas | LinkedIn

Instagram - The Glow Getter | Marketing for Indie Beauty Brands (@theglowgetterofficial) • Instagram photos and videos

Email - [email protected]

Just a couple of weeks before Lauren's law school exams, she was diagnosed with a life threatening case of leukemia.  Despite just a 20% survival rate, Lauren made a full recovery through chemotherapy and a life saving Stem Cell transplant from her sister, Sarah.  That's not all Sarah helped with.  Lauren asked her sister for help with her skin; as a result of the therapy it was very reactive and extremely sensitive so Sarah took to work creating an amazing plant oil based range of products that Lauren could use daily.  That was decade ago, and it wasn't until 5 years later that together they would make the decision to launch a brand... it was at that stage 'By Sarah London' was born. 

This really is an incredible journey into the power of the human mind and a physical journey across continents.  It's one which will undoubtedly inspire.  

You'll hear of isolation, the power of visualization, the positive effect your surroundings can have on you, the huge impact words and self talk can have on yourself.  Nowadays, the terms, journaling, manifesting, and affirmations are commonplace, but in this instance this all came from within.  This really is a story of radical acceptance and the phenomenal result of such practice. 

Lauren and Sarah are now going from strength to strength with their 'digital first' skincare brand and built and incredible community with an ever growing following of 'Super Fans' which are so important and highly valued.  With both Lauren and Sarah having a complimentary skill set, they continue to manage the business together and have since become a Certified B Corp business.  

You can reach out to Lauren and Sarah and find out more about 'by Sarah London' on the following pages; 

Website: https://bysarahlondon.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bysarahlondon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bysarahlondon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/by-sarah-london/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-murrell

I really hope you enjoy this episode. 

Thanks for listening

Dan 

Produced by OREAN. Beauty Built Better. 

Lorraine is an award-winning CEO, as well as a biologist and Chartered Environmentalist, but that really is just the tip of the iceberg! 

She was voted the most influential person in natural beauty for 2020 and awarded the Digital Achiever of the Year award for the cosmetics industry by Google and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) for growing Formula Botanica from a tiny bootstrapped startup to a global education institution. 

Lorraine is on a mission to make formulation as commonplace as cookery, as she believes that anyone can learn to formulate with natural, sustainable ingredients. Lorraine is a full Member of the Royal Society of Biology, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists and the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment. She lives in the southwest of England with her partner and two sons. 

This is an incredible journey and one that screams 'say yes to opportunities' and have self belief to your core. 

This is an episode that will fascinate, inspire and ignite your own enthusiasm. 

Follow Lorraine on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorrainedallmeier/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DIYBeautyDiva

Twitter - https://twitter.com/herbBlurb

For years, Jo Chidley searched for beauty products that were effective, natural and sustainable.  Jo also wanted the brand itself to run it's business in an ethical way.  Unfortunately, Jo could just not find what she was looking for and took matters into her own hands.  So began the journey with her husband and Co-Founder Stuart Chidley - The Birth of Beauty Kitchen.

Jo is Beauty Kitchen’s toughest critic, inspecting everything from the efficacy of the products, to the way the ingredients are sourced, right down to the packaging sustainability for each product. Sustainability in packaging is a subject that is close to her heart and inspired Beauty Kitchen’s RETURN • REFILL • REPEAT program which was created after reading and being inspired the book Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael Braungart.   In a world where the emphasis is predominantly focused on us to reduce and recycle, the big focus of Beauty Kitchen is RE-USE.  

Jo and Beauty Kitchen have won industry awards, including being voted in the Top 5 of ‘Who’s Who in Natural Beauty’ 3 years in a row and business awards such as ‘Scale Up Entrepreneur of the Year’. 

Jo features in national and international press and is regularly invited to speak at global sustainability events, to share her ideas and knowledge on how all of us can develop new ways to build a more sustainable future.

Jo and Beauty Kitchen can both be found on social media at the links below:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jochidley/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-kitchen-ltd/

Instagram:

@beautykitchen

Facebook:

https://m.facebook.com/beautykitchen/

In 2007, Millie was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2007 New Year Honours for her contribution to the cosmetics industry.  Fast forward to 2020 and Millie's voice couldn't be any louder and has used her status to great affect.  Millie's been one of the most influential voices throughout the COVID-19 Pandeminc lockdown, fighting tirelessly to ensure that a £28.4 billion industry is heard and supported.  For that alone, and I know I speak on behalf of thousands of others, I'm extremely grateful for. 

This is a fascinating insight into a hugely influential figure in the Beauty Industry.  The story begins in London in 70's, but quickly switches to LA where Millie's father had his own Salon, before Millie headed back to London as a teenager and began work at Toni & Guy in Mayfair.  Millie admits hairdressing was not her calling and was much more mathematical than artistic.  

It was product that lit Millie up and it's this passion that has shaped her story so far. 

Millie introduced Shu Uemura to the European market, launched Aveda in 1997.

While at Shu Uemura she worked very closely with Mr Shu Uemura himself and she describes him as her "greatest mentor".  Mr Shu Uemura encouraged Millie's radical and maverick style and provided her with a safe and supported environment to flourish.  

Alongside make-up artist Ruby Hammer, Millie launched Ruby & Millie in 1998 in Harvey Nichols then Selfridges and retailing in Boots.

On Millie's return to London, she reconnected with Anna-Marie Solowij, the former Beauty Editor of British Vogue.  Millie and Anna-Marie partnered to launch the first beauty boutique in store and online, BeautyMART.

The story doesn't end there... as a devoted mum of two, Millie still finds the time to carve and shape the industry and help support and mentor many other brands.  Millie has a clear, yet adaptable vision of what she still wants to achieve and I for what am very excited to be part of this amazing industry. 

A complete product junkie, Heidi spent 15 years in beauty and skincare product development, sales and marketing positions for manufacturers and brand owners. In her sales career she specialised in selling branded and own label products into the global grocery, health & beauty, and department store sectors.

Initially trained in Hair and Beauty, she won the student of the year award at the London College of Fashion in 1984 and then went on to win the 1988 London Livewire Business competition and secure 3i investment for a small manufacturing operation that she had literally set up at the kitchen sink.

Heidi is an active member of a number of industry associations.

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists. Heidi is Social Secretary of the SCS. If you want a party organising, Heidi’s your woman! She also sits on the Publicity and Recruitment Committee. The SCS promotes education, research and collaboration to advance the science of cosmetics.

The British Society of Perfumers who promote the interests of individuals actively engaged as perfumers or working within or affiliated to the fragrance industry. The BSP aims to improve the status of perfumers by seeking wider recognition of perfumery as a profession.

Cosmetic Executive Women which brings the beauty industry together to move beauty forward. CEW lead the conversation, nurture careers, recognise brilliance and shape the future of beauty.

Heidi is equally happy sipping champagne and playing with make-up, or getting covered in mud on a dog walk or at the side of a rugby pitch.

...and that's not all.  

In this inspiring and honest story from Katie, we chat about overcoming adversity and using it as a driver to become the person she is today.  From leaving school at 13, to entering the world of modelling, becoming an agent at 19 and creating her own studio.  From their Katie talks about her willingness to adapt quickly when opportunities present themselves, a skill that is invaluable at this specific moment we're in.  

Katie is self taught and hugely driven.  As an owner founder of a Salon, Katie has since expanded and created her own Training Academy for other Salon Owners around the country.  With an ever growing Social Media presence and Podcast, Katie has built a tribe and loyal community that now look to her for coaching, mentoring and support.  

As part of the Training Academy, Katie also realised the importance of having your own product line and has now created a multi award winning brand. 

With Google as her best friend, Katie has a desire for learning and has picked up everything along the way.  We talk about the importance of coaches and mentors and how it's only possible to accomplish what she does with structure.... at least Monday to Friday. 

As a mum to Lola, 5, we also talk about balance and how her own actions are inspiring her daughter. 

We really do cover a lot throughout this episode and I can't wait to speak to Katie as there's so much more I want to talk about. 

Katie has also released a free e-book that can be found here: https://bit.ly/33BG4Mb

Links to Katy are below: 

Instagram - @kgsalon

Instagram - @kgprofessional

Website - www.kgprofessional.com