In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti sits down with Kathleen Baird-Murray, journalist, entrepreneur, and beauty expert.

Kathleen reveals why her fragrance sat in a drawer for nearly a decade and why waiting made it better. She dives into the overwhelming world of wellness, the power of consistency, and the art behind perfume’s top and base notes. She also talks plastic surgery’s comeback, Botox myths, and why facials and brow tinting can transform your look.

Join us for 30 years of beauty wisdom and honest conversations you won’t want to miss. 

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In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita is joined by Jessica Clarke, former Victoria’s Secret model turned entrepreneur and founder of Mother Made, a groundbreaking functional mushroom brand that is 100% mushrooms and 100% organic. Hear Jessica’s inspiring journey from the fashion industry to overcoming chronic burnout at just 24, and how she discovered wellness through mushrooms. Listen now to learn how functional mushrooms can boost energy, improve sleep, and enhance overall health.

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In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita is joined by celebrity brow specialist Jaimineey Patel, who’s been an integral part of the Blink Brow Bar journey for the past 18 years. As the expert behind some of the most sought-after brows in the industry, Jaimineey's story began at just 16 in India, where she first discovered her passion for threading.

Since then, she’s trained over 200 therapists, introduced signature treatments like the iconic Brow Pinching Massage, and shaped thousands of brows, from VIP clients to beauty enthusiasts.

Listen in to discover brow trends, pro tips and a behind-the-scenes look into the world of celebrity brow artistry.

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In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita sits down with Nicola Elliott, former magazine journalist and founder of NEOM Wellbeing, to talk about building a brand before “wellness” was even a thing.

Nicola shares how years in the fast-paced world of fashion journalism led to burnout and anxiety, and how that experience pushed her to retrain as a nutritionist and aromatherapist. What started as blending essential oils in her kitchen became NEOM, now one of the UK’s leading wellbeing brands.

They discuss building a business with purpose, what it really means to create products that support sleep, stress, energy and mood, and why success isn’t about chasing trends.

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We’re kicking off Season Five of Thread Talks with one of British beauty’s most influential figures: Sarah Chapman, the UK’s most sought-after facialist.

With over 25 years of experience combining facial aesthetics, aromatherapy, and cosmetic science, Sarah has treated royalty, A-listers, and beauty insiders alike. She’s the founder of the award-winning Skinesis range and a pioneer in results-driven skincare.

In this episode, she shares her journey from a small Chelsea clinic to global recognition and how confidence truly begins with great skin.

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In the latest episode of Thread Talks, we are thrilled to welcome Award-winning hair stylist, Author and Entrepreneur, the remarkable Charlotte Mensah. 

Charlotte’s inspiring journey began in UK, before moving to Ghana and back to the UK, where she discovered her passion for hairstyling after the loss of her mother. By styling her own hair and that of her sisters, she found joy in a challenging time.

Globally recognised for her work in the hair industry, Charlotte founded, Hair Lounge, a groundbreaking hair salon on Portobello road in the 90s and launched her own haircare line, Manketti Oil, which celebrates natural textures. Hair Lounge has grown into a great place for community and family, bringing people together and embracing beautiful hair.

With support from the Princes Trust, she has not only built a thriving business but also mentors the alumni of the trust and aspiring hair stylists through her charity, Love, named in honour of her mother.

Tune in to this heartfelt conversation to hear Charlotte share her experience growing up in UK after living in Ghana, working in the first black salon to open in the UK, insights from her book Good Hair, and even her family cake recipe!

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Welcome to this episode of Thread Talks, where we’re immersed into the world of cosmetics with award-winning beauty journalist and consultant, Olivia Falcon. 

As the founder of the Editors List - a premier source for expert advice on the world’s top cosmetic procedures and practitioners - Olivia brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the industry. Formerly the Health and Beauty Director of Tatler, Olivia is the person with a black book for every treatment available.

In this insightful conversation, Olivia expresses her philosophy: “I don’t need to look 27; I just want to look really good for my age.” She emphasises that aging is a privilege, and through the Editor’s List, she highlights how subtle tweaks can enhance your natural beauty, instilling confidence at any age. 

Listen to the full episode of Thread Talks where she shares her beauty basics, explores the weird and wonderful treatments she's experienced along the way, common skincare myths, advice on caring for the eye area and, of course, brows!

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In our latest episode of Thread Talks, we dive into the world of beauty and fashion with the fabulous Issy Francis-Baum, a British model and content creator who has been a Blink OG since the age of 15! 

Known for her flawless skin and makeup routine, Issy learned more about beauty while being part of the cast of "Made in Chelsea" in 2022, where she discovered the importance of being camera-ready and embraced the mantra of "less is more." 

Join us as we unravel Issy’s journey into modelling at a young age, explore her top travel destinations, beauty routines, secret talents and of course, brows! 

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In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti is joined by Professional Makeup Artist, James Mac. Best known for his insanely creative transformations and impressive celebrity clientele, you may know him from the UK’s biggest make-up competition TV series, BBC’s Glow Up.

From exploring the art of eyeliner in secret to becoming runner up for BBC’s Glow Up Season 2, James takes us through his journey finding his passion for makeup artistry leading him to work with major global brands and become a guest judge himself on Glow Up Ireland.

Listen as James shares his biggest inspiration, holding Makeup workshops in Hyderabad, India, living with Tourettes through the power of makeup, top MUA tips and of course brows!

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To kick off Season 4 of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti is joined by award-winning British journalist, chef and restaurateur, Ravinder Bhogal – founding her Marylebone restaurant, Jikoni and widely known for her signature cooking style, fusing immigrant cuisines. 

Join us as we dive deep into Ravinder’s journey opening her Marylebone restaurant Jikoni, fusing immigrant cuisines, Ravinder’s marvellous book Comfort & Joy and weekly beauty rituals.

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