The Emma Guns Show

Debbie Thomas (@DebbieThomasSkin) is known as the London Laser Queen. Why? As she tells me in this episode of the podcast, once she saw the positive effects IPL (Intense Pulse Light) could have on skin there was no turning back. In this episode of the podcast I headed to Debbie's London clinic and she shares unmissable advice on how to treat and manage your skin, but it also becomes clear that in Debbie's hands it's not just your skin, but your confidence, that she's careful to nourish. I suffered with terrible acne as a teenager and though the spots have cleared up, in the main, my confidence is still battle-scarred by the experience. I wish my teenage-self had been able to listen to someone like Debbie. Debbie doesn't deal with spots, but takes a look at everything to figure out what's really going on and why your skin behaving the way it is. In addition to her unique brand of facials and skincare Debbie also tells me how she went from Holistic Therapist to one of the most in-demand skin care experts today. It's an incredible journey - and it's not over yet... If you have any skincare questions or Debbie's advice helps you, do let me know my getting in touch at The Beauty Podcast. Thanks for listening! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ateh Jewel (@atehjewel) is my guest in this episode of The Beauty Podcast and she tells me about her fabulous website Jewel Tones Beauty while we do a little bit of over-heating in her car. In this conversation we talk about life, love, why taking the harder road is the most rewarding path, and a chat between Ateh and I just wouldn't be right without referencing the legendary RuPaul and RuPaul's Drag Race. One of our topics of conversation is the piece Ateh wrote on her website called Mummy, why is your tummy so big? and it prompts a discussion about body image and self worth. Ateh has been a beauty journalist for years, but aged just 24 decided to go it alone and make it as a freelancer. This is no mean feat and it's testament to Ateh that she has been one of the most prolific freelancers writing about beauty in glossy magazines, newspapers and online for over a decade. In addition to this, Ateh runs Couture Communications, a digital film production company, who work with brands including Chanel, Vogue, L'Oreal, Lancome, The Body Shop and Benefit - to name just a few. The Jewel Tones Facebook page has just reached over 15,000 followers and you can also keep up-to-date with Ateh on her Instagram feed. I hope you enjoy the show and if you do, please head over to iTunes where you can leave me a rating and review. Enjoy! EG xx    Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me in this episode are Adam Reed and Paul Percival of Percy & Reed and we talk about everything from their incredible careers, creating the Percy & Reed brand, working with celebrities, the kind of fame that comes from working with the A-list, getting recognised in the supermarket and much more besides. I learned such a lot from Paul and Adam and really appreciated their generosity in telling me about their journey to create such a stand-out brand. We also had a good old natter about the beauty industry, blogging, working with editors and how they come to create their products. Speaking on their products, I highly recommend you try them if you haven't already. My fine hair is nothing without their Bodifying Cream and you can view the whole range here --> Percy & Reed Products. I also dare you to listen to this episode of the show and not want to work with them. Enjoy! EG xx  Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ampika Pickston is probably best known as part of the cast of The Real Housewives of Cheshire on ITVBe, where she navigates the glitzy world of fast cars, designer handbags and footballers' wives...  When I found out she was launching her own range of haircare, Ampika Lox, I jumped at the chance to invite her on the show because, as a fan of Bravo TV's most successful franchise, I hadn't failed to spot Ampika's self-confidence and sense of self, so chatting beauty with one of my favourite housewives was a no-brainer. Truthfully, I had no idea what to expect from my meeting with Ampika but when she greeted me at the door of her London penthouse with a hug and offered me a glass of water in monogrammed stemware I knew we were in for a good chat. In this episode of The Beauty Podcast with Emma G Ampika tells me all about her haircare range, her passion for being a businesswoman and where she gets her entrepreneurial spirit. But rather surprisingly the first thing we talk about is meditation, which takes us on a journey of Ampika's childhood and Buddhism, her passion for journalling, how she manages work and motherhood, and her belief that a healthy mind is an active mind.   The book Ampika is currently reading is: Speeches That Changed the World available on Amazon.  To get in touch with the show head to emmagunavardhana.com or tweet me @emmaguns using the hashtag #EGpodcast. Enjoy!  EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Sandler (@danielsandler) is the creator of the beauty icon Watercolour Blush and one of the most prominent names in the beauty industry. His career spans over 20 years and in this episode of the show we go right back to where it all began.  Daniel tells me about his freckly teen years in London and how he dove into make-up for its ability to transform. We talk about his career working on some of the most iconic faces in fashion, being in the mix during the 90s and the era of the supermodel and how he turned his passion for 'naturally glamorous' make-up into his hugely successful product line.  Daniel is incredibly wise and I could listen to him all day, not just because of his story-telling, honesty and experience, but because he has a voice as smooth as a cup of Cuban coffee.  If you enjoy the show please do head over to iTunes where you can leave me a 5-star rating and a review. Alternatively you can get in touch with the show at emmagunavardhana.com where you can email me and sign up for my regular newsletter. Enjoy. EG xx  Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna-Marie Solowij and Millie Kendall MBE are to the beauty world what Meryl Streep is to film and BeautyMART, the website, store and concessions, combines their incredible knowledge.  They have so many credits to their name - Anna-Marie has over 25 years experience in beauty and is the former Beauty Director of British Vogue, while Millie has launched many household beauty brands and was one half of the iconic make-up range Ruby & Millie. BeautyMART is their edit of the best beauty buys around and to quote them it consists of 'all the best, none of the rest'.  In this episode I join them in their studio to talk about the current crop of beauty trends, who the real beauty influencers are, the impact of globalisation on beauty and how women are shopping their skincare and cosmetics, both online and in store. You can find BeautyMART on Facebook - Twitter - Instagram Enjoy! EG xx  Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Elrick from Tan Luxe (@tan_luxe) is my guest in this episode of The Beauty Podcast and boy do we have a giggle. It's hard not to when you have someone like Marc in the room - he's positive, energetic and extremely creative, which makes him a joy to be around.  Marc is the CEO and Founder of Tan Luxe, which has become an instant hit for its easy-to-use, no fuss approach to achieving a healthy-looking, believable tan, so I wanted to sit him down to find out about his incredibly upbeat approach to life and how this former advertising executive is now the CEO of one of the beauty world's most exciting news brands. I met Marc last summer, just after the brand launched, and instantly fell-in-love with his energy and was also fascinated by the products and the story of Tan Luxe. In this show he tells us about how it all started, what we can expect in the future and I make him tell me how he stays so upbeat and positive.  In the show Marc mentions: The Secret: @thesecret The Sedona Method. And Tan Luxe is also available on QVC - to watch his most recent presentation or to buy click here --> Tan Luxe on QVC. Remember, if you want to get in touch with the show head over to emmagunavardhana.com where you can email me and also sign up for my regular newsletter - and it's where you'll also find all my social media links.  Enjoy! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal trainer Anna Reich (@APT_AnnaReich/@APTAnna) joins me in this episode to talk all things fitness. We can all buy gym memberships and healthy foods with the best of intentions, but there's a lot of information out there about 'health' and it's easy to feel a confused by all the noise. Anna comes from the school of strength - we're talking weights, heavy weights, to achieve a smoking hot physique, but also a high-performance, fat-burning machine of a body. More than that, she knows that a lot of the progress we make in the gym and with our diets starts with education and the right mindset.  Her advice is simple, 'If you're unhappy about your weight or the way you look, there's actually a lot you can do about it.' Anna's physique is testament to the incredible changes you can make to your body in the weights room and though you may be a fan of cardio classes, heed Anna's advice, 'Don't be a sheep in a leotard'.  Anna's website can be found here - Anna Reich PT and she is also on Facebook at A-PT. Enjoy xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexia Hargrave (@alexiaandsuns) joins me in this episode to talk about the value of 'being' and her latest venture SPACE - a retreat designed to help you reconnect with 'the best version of you'.  Alexia's career is impressive with highlights including over a decade at Virgin working with Richard Branson as well as coordinating events with The Elders. She struck out on her own launching her business Alexia and Suns in 2009 and SPACE was born in 2015 after Alexia took her own 'time out' to figure out what to do next. Even an afternoon drinking green tea with Alexia made me want to go out and conquer the world, such is her energy and enthusiasm, and in this show we talk about how to make your dreams a reality, how to shut out negative noise and the value of being present.  Alexia mentions Coleen and Lucy Annabella available at Space - details can be found here --> Lucy Annabella. My friend's blog on Reiki, meditation and much much more can be found at Your Emmy-Lou. Show notes and links from this episode can be found at emmagunavardhana.comHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me in this episode are Bare Minerals International Make-Up Artist Sarah-Jane Froom (@SJ_BareUK) and International Education Director & Brand Ambassador Lee Etheridge (@Lee_BareUK)  Fans of the brand may know them from their unmissable QVC shows where they demo and showcase the wide range of skincare and colour cosmetics from the mineral-based beauty brand.  Their knowledge is endless so the chance to sit down with them to talk all things skin care and to get SJ's views on the current crop of make-up trends was such a treat.  Why should you listen to this episode?  Lee tells us how to shut out the noise of negativity, how her illustrious career in beauty brought her to her dream job at Bare Minerals and explains their latest launch, the Skinsorials Skincare line. SJ shares the story of how and where her career as a make-up started, her incredible experiences working at fashion week and the importance of having a dialogue with the Bare Minerals customer.  As a working duo who travel the world together they share their secrets for staying gorgeous on long-haul flights, how they prepare for QVC show at 5-star hotel Limewood, why Lee brings the snacks and SJ takes care of their coffee orders and why they love - and I mean LOVE - the lure of a motorway drive-thru... References from the show: Bare Minerals products: Bare Minerals Marvellous Moxie Lipgloss in REBEL, £16. Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, £26 Five-star relaxation: Limewood Hotel & SpaHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.