

The Emma Guns Show
Emma Gunavardhana
If you're in the mood for a deep and meaningful then this is the podcast for you. Every week, broadcaster and journalist Emma Gunavardhana has an intimate conversation with her guest about the risks they've taken, struggles they've had to overcome, successes they are proud of and much more before they tell us about a time when they were wrong, and what they learned from it.Watch clips from the show on Youtube The Emma Guns ShowFollow Emma on Instagram @emmagunsJoin the podcast's Facebook group The Emma Guns Show | The Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 7, 2020 • 11min
Bullet Points | Unrealistic Expectations during Lockdown.
Lockdown isn't the summer apprenticeship you never had so [spoiler alert] it's okay if you don't emerge with a new skill...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Apr 5, 2020 • 28min
Feel Good Habits | Really Ree
Really Ree (@reallyree) joins me to share the strategies and techniques she uses to stay motivated and positive when life throws you a curve ball, things aren't going your way or you're just not seeing any progress. Find Really Ree at www.reallyree.com and Whine with Ree on her Youtube. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Apr 4, 2020 • 52min
Dr Shelby Harris | Top tips for Managing Sleep in a Time of Crisis.
Dr Shelby Harris (@sleepdocshelby) returns to the podcast for a special episode about managing sleep in a time of crisis. This episode is going live at a time when many people are self-isolating and social distancing, are likely working from home and also may be home-schooling children. It's a time of huge change, uncertainty and disruption. Routine is crucial to sleep and a sudden change in routine, as we are experiencing now, can impact hugely on our ability to sleep, our quality of sleep and our quantity of sleep.📚 The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia by Dr Shelby Harris.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Mar 31, 2020 • 27min
Feel Good Habits | Lisa Potter-Dixon
In a new series I'm exploring the strategies, techniques and habits that my guests use to lift themselves when they feel down, motivate them when they feel defeated and help them bounce back when they feel knocked down. My first guest is makeup artist, presenter and best-selling author Lisa Potter-Dixon, one of the most positive and upbeat people I know, who shares her tips for getting on with it, keeping a smile on your face and making the best of a bad situation.Join in with her #tutorialls on her instagram @lisapotterdixon and subscribe to her blog on Lisa Potter-Dixon | An Honest Beauty, Makeup & Lifestyle Blog.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Mar 29, 2020 • 1h 7min
Julia Samuel MBE | This Too Shall Pass
My guest in this episode of the podcast is psychotherapist and author Julia Samuel MBE. Her latest book, This Too Shall Pass, ponders the question that if change is the natural order of things, then why do so many of us struggle?To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Mar 25, 2020 • 10min
Bullet Points | Updates and a preview.
To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 6min
Ask Me Anything | Your Questions Answered
In this episode I answer YOUR questions from the Facebook Group for the show.With everything from choosing not to have children, how to find contentment, how to manage female friendships and more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Mar 18, 2020 • 19min
Bullet Points | How to be productive while working from home.
If you're self-isolating or social distancing then the chances are your days look very different, especially if you're working from home. I went freelance eight years ago and have worked from home ever since and, trust me, I've wasted days and been incredibly unproductive at times because I didn't have any structure in place.In this episode I share my top tips for making the transition to working from home with as little 'turbulence' as possible that'll keep your productivity high and your mental health sound.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.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.

Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 12min
Caroline Neville: Executives, Boardrooms and Ambition.
Caroline Neville is the President of Cosmetic Executive Women, CEW, (@cew_uk/@cew_uk) the organisation dubbed the beauty world's networking club. CEW celebrates 25 years this year and what started as a small club of women who held executive positions in the beauty industry is now an organisation with over 1200 members and enables companies and individuals to build their brand. CEW members include makeup artists, journalists, brand owners and editors and in 2014 men in the industry were also invited to join. If you're a beauty fan you'll likely be aware of the CEW Awards, regarded as the Oscars of the beauty world, and how the coveted CEW Award winner seal can propel a product to 'icon' status overnight. As well as the CEW Beauty Awards there are also the CEW's Achiever Awards that recognise talent within the industry. Previous winners include designer Mary Quant, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Carolina Herrera, Dame Anita Roddick and Terry de Gunzburg. CEW has also had stars including Joan Collins OBE, Isabella Rossellini, Christy Turlington, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Macpherson and Kylie Minogue speak and their events and iconic model Twiggy says of CEW, 'It's a fabulous network of dynamic beauty professionals and enables women in business to create opportunities to grow their careers or brands.'If you want to become a member of CEW click here >> BECOME A MEMBER. If you want to get involved with CEW's philanthropy, click here >> PHILANTHROPY. If you are interested in becoming a CEW sponsor, click here >> SPONSORSHIP. If you are looking for a job within the industry, click here >> JOBS. 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.

Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 22min
Brandon Truaxe: Disruptor, Bad Boy, Collaborator.
In this episode I'm joined by Brandon Truaxe the Founder of Deciem: The Abnormal Beauty Company. With brands such as The Ordinary, Hylamide and Niod under their umbrella Deciem has been described as a 'disruptor' and in this show I talk to Brandon about how his approach to the beauty industry was born and why he thinks it has been such a successful one. We also discuss mixing business with friendships, how bloggers have been key to companies like Deciem flourishing and what else is on the horizon. I quiz Brandon about the recent investment from Estee Lauder Companies and the implications that may have on the business. 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.


