In this inspiring and informative conversation, I sit down with Lucy Buckingham – co-founder of the brand Lucy Bee. We explore her journey from struggling with her own health and wellness to building a natural-beauty and coconut oil-based wellness brand, as well as her background in beauty, how she now takes a major role in the business, and how it all fits with mindful skincare and self-care.

In this episode we cover: 

Lucy’s personal health story and how it shaped her wellness philosophy

The origins of Lucy Bee – a family business built around organic, raw, fair trade coconut oil and natural skincare

The beauty and wellness benefits of coconut oil for cooking, skincare and ritual

Practical tips on formulating natural skincare and what to look for when you’re choosing skincare that aligns with your body

Brand building and business insights from Lucy’s experience in beauty, wellness and entrepreneurship

Lucy’s daily routines, rituals for her home and self-care practices that support inner peace and a radiant, balanced life

Lucy’s top tip for cultivating inner peace and calm through simple wellness habits

Useful Links:

Lucy Bee website: https://www.lucybee.com

The Face Yoga Expert: https://www.faceyogaexpert.com

Why you’ll love this episode:

If you’re interested in natural beauty, mindful skincare, holistic wellness and building a brand that aligns with your values, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable ideas. Whether you’re a face-yoga enthusiast, skincare lover or aspiring wellness entrepreneur, you’ll leave with fresh insights and a renewed sense of possibility.

Key take-aways:

Coconut oil has multi-faceted use: in the kitchen, as a skincare ingredient and as part of a wellness ritual.

A beauty or wellness business rooted in values (fair trade, clean ingredients, authentic story) resonates more deeply.

Your daily routines and rituals matter—not just the products you use. Mindful self-care creates the foundation for radiant skin and inner calm.

Building a brand happens over time—with consistency, clarity of purpose and letting your personal story shine through.

Tune in if you are:

Looking for natural, non-invasive ways to support your skin and wellness

Curious about how clean, simple ingredients like coconut oil can transform your skincare and cooking

Inspired by female founders in beauty & wellness who are doing things differently

Wanting to align your daily routine with self-care that’s realistic, enjoyable and results-driven

In this short solo episode, I’m sharing three easy and practical ways you can bring mindfulness into your day, without adding anything extra to your schedule. You don’t have to do more; you simply need to focus more on the present moment. These simple techniques take just a few minutes each day and can completely shift how you feel, bringing more calm, clarity, and connection into your life.

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of what you’re doing and feeling, without distraction or judgment. It helps you tune into your body, your breath, and your surroundings so that you can respond to life from a place of peace rather than stress or autopilot.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

These tips are designed to fit seamlessly into your routine, whether you’re doing your Face Yoga, making a cup of tea, or taking a short walk. By using these tools, you’ll start to feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected to yourself, even on the busiest days.

 For more Face Yoga, wellness, and mindfulness tips:

Visit: www.faceyogaexpert.com

Follow on Instagram: @faceyogaexpert

Listen to more episodes: The Face Yoga Expert Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music

In this week’s episode of The Face Yoga Expert Podcast, I’m sharing 13 powerful and surprising lessons I learned during my seven-day yoga retreat in Turkey last month.

This retreat was so much more than yoga, it became a deep journey of self-reflection, surrender, and transformation. Whether you’ve been on a retreat before or you’re dreaming of one, these lessons will inspire you to live with more peace, resilience, and self-compassion every day.

Here are some of the key insights I share in this episode:

The way I care for myself in the next six years will determine how the next fifty unfold (especially if I want to live to 100).

I have a choice in how I see every situation, positive or negative.

Strength training will serve me well in my forties and beyond.

I am more resilient than I think.

Surrender brings peace in every situation.

When faced with uncomfortable feelings, sit with them for a few minutes, then change your environment to let them pass.

I can learn so much from others,I love being a student as much as a teacher.

Always treat people the way you want to be treated.

The closer food is to nature, the better it is for my body.

If reality doesn’t match expectations, change your expectations to find joy in the present.

Positive people attract positive people.

To find creativity, I must find space.

Nothing in life stays the same forever.

These reflections reminded me how deeply connected self-care, mindset, and wellness truly are, and how Face Yoga is not only about our faces but about the way we live and feel each day.

The Face Yoga Retreat Bundle – If you’d love to experience the rejuvenation and self-connection of a retreat from home, explore my Face Yoga Retreat Bundle here

It includes guided videos on wellness, Yoga, Pilates, meditations, journaling, and loads of Face Yoga sessions of course, designed to help you rest, reflect, and reset—wherever you are in the world.

Website: FaceYogaExpert.com

Instagram: @faceyogaexpert

YouTube: Danielle Collins Face Yoga Expert

Books: Danielle Collins’ Face Yoga and The Face Yoga Journal

Skincare: Fusion by Danielle Collins

This week on The Face Yoga Expert Podcast, I am joined once again by Wizz Selvey, co- founder of Valerie. Wizz first appeared on the podcast to share her journey in creating her wellbeing brand, and this time we are diving deep into a topic that affects so many women, perimenopause.

This episode is a recording from an Instagram Live where Wizz and I had an open and informative conversation about:

The most common signs and symptoms of perimenopause

How early perimenopause can start and how to recognise when you are entering menopause

The physical and emotional changes many women experience during this time

The best supplements to support your body during the day and at night

Wizz also shares how Valerie was created to empower women through every stage of life, offering beautifully formulated supplements designed to balance hormones, boost energy, and support better sleep and skin health.

If you would like to try the Valerie Daily Essential or Evening Essential, you can use the code DANIELLECOLLINS (all one word, in capital letters) for 30% off your order. I absolutely love these supplements and use them daily, they have made such a difference to my wellbeing and energy levels.

You can learn more about Valerie and explore their range here: https://wearevalerie.com

Connect with Wizz and Valerie:

Website: wearevalerie.com

Instagram: @wearevalerie_

Connect with me: 

Website: www.faceyogaexpert.com

Instagram: @faceyogaexpert

Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music

I’ll guide you through simple breathing exercises to: 

Calm your nervous system

Settle your mind and feel more present

Release stress and tension from your body

Soften your face so it looks and feels more relaxed, healthy, and radiant

Then we move into healing words and affirmations. With each in-breath, we focus on the intentions and qualities we want to welcome in. With each out-breath, we gently let go of what no longer serves us. Finally, we repeat affirmations three times together to anchor them fully into our body, mind, and face.

You can do this practice lying down, sitting comfortably, or even while walking or driving (as long as it’s safe to do so). It’s like having a short guided meditation and breathwork session that you can return to anytime you need it.

For more resources, videos, and details about my books, skincare, and teacher training, visit faceyogaexpert.com

In this short but inspiring solo episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with letting go and how you can begin to invite this energy into your own life.

So often we hold on tightly, to situations, emotions, or the feeling that we must somehow be in control. But this can weigh us down and keep us from moving forward with freedom and joy.

In this episode, I talk about:

Why holding on can feel heavy and overwhelming

The challenges of truly letting go

How the Chinese New Year of the Snake and Libra energy encourage balance and release

Why the full moon and even our menstrual cycle can be powerful times to let go

Simple tips to help you be more present in daily life

Techniques for feeling lighter, more joyful, and more at peace with situations beyond your control

If you’ve been craving more balance, flow, and ease, this episode will give you both inspiration and practical tools to help you feel more aligned.

For more resources, free videos, and details of my books, skincare, teacher training, and more, visit faceyogaexpert.com

In this week’s episode of The Face Yoga Expert Podcast, I talk to Gisele Boxer, wellness expert, founder of East Healing, and winner on BBC Dragons’ Den, where she secured investment from Steven Bartlett. Gisele is known for her wonderful wellness products, including her ear seeds and acupressure mats, which are inspired by the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

In our conversation, we explore:

Gisele’s journey to Dragons’ Den and what the experience was really like

The negative pressure she experienced afterwards and how she managed it

Her inspiring recovery from chronic fatigue

The benefits of using ear seeds and acupressure mats for beauty and wellness

Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine tips and advice for everyday life

Her daily wellness routines and rituals that support her mind and body

Her top tip for finding inner peace

If you are interested in TCM, want to learn new ways to support your health and beauty, or love hearing entrepreneurial stories, this episode will give you plenty of inspiration and practical insights.

Connect with Gisele:

East Healing on Instagram: @easthealing

East Healing website: www.easthealing.com

Gisele’s personal Instagram: @giseleboxer

Connect with me:

Instagram: @faceyogaexpert

Try The Face Yoga Expert Facial At Home: https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/the-face-yoga-expert-facial-at-home

In this deeply personal and insightful episode, I reconnect with Kelsey J. Patel, a renowned wellness expert, five years after our first conversation. We delve into her transformative journey through motherhood, mental health challenges, and her battle with mold poisoning. Kelsey also shares how how she’s realigned her business and life purpose. This episode is a heartfelt conversation between two friends, offering raw honesty, spiritual insights, and practical wisdom.

Connect with Kelsey J. Patel:

Instagram: @kelseyjpatel

Website: kelseyjpatel.com

Connect with Danielle Collins – The Face Yoga Expert:

Instagram: @faceyogaexpert

Website: faceyogaexpert.com

Teacher Training Courses: Face Yoga Teacher Training

In this week’s episode of The Face Yoga Expert Podcast, I sit down with the legendary facialist Nichola Joss to explore how much has changed in her life and in the beauty and wellness industry over the past three years since she last appeared on the podcast. 

We dive deep into:

How life has changed for Nichola since her last appearance on the show: personal growth, professional shifts, new inspirations

Her new supplement brand, why she created it, what it does, and how it supports skin health from the inside out

The changing landscape of injectables, Botox, fillers, techniques, safety, and how facialists and clients are navigating them

The art and impact of facial massage, skincare rituals, and leaning into your intuition when caring for your skin

The growing importance of the mind-body-skin connection: how stress, sleep, mindset, movement all feed into radiant skin

Nichola’s predictions for the future of beauty & wellness, what trends to watch, what old beliefs are shifting

Whether you’re curious about wellness, supplements, skincare, or holistic beauty, this episode has insights for you. Perfect if you want glowing skin, smarter treatments, and a deeper connection to your wellbeing.

Nichola Joss website: https://nicholajoss.com

Nichola Joss on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholajoss

Nichola Joss’s New Supplement Brand: https://www.hopothecary.co.uk/founders

Face Yoga Expert website: faceyogaexpert.com

In this inspiring episode of The Face Yoga Expert Podcast, I speak with the amazing Caroline Goyder. Caroline is an internationally renowned speaker and voice expert, a TED Talk presenter with over ten million views, and the author of two highly regarded books on confidence and voice. She has worked with royalty, politicians, and celebrities, helping them to find their most powerful and authentic voice.

In this episode, Caroline shares her wisdom on:

Why having a voice and speaking up for ourselves really matters

The energetic and spiritual side of using our voice

The fascinating connection between the voice, the jaw, the hips and the reproductive area

How to improve our public speaking skills

What to eat and drink to keep our voice clear and strong

Simple exercises and breathing techniques to strengthen and project the voice

How to manage emotions when communicating

How to find and use our voice in a busy virtual world

Caroline’s top tip for inner peace

This episode is full of practical advice and deeper insights to help you speak with clarity and confidence.

Website: https://www.carolinegoyder.com

Instagram: @carolinegoyder

Watch Caroline’s TED Talk: The Surprising Secret to Speaking with Confidence

Website: https://faceyogaexpert.com

Instagram: @faceyogaexpert

YouTube: Face Yoga Expert

Podcast: Search The Face Yoga Expert Podcast on your favourite podcast platform