

Outspoken Beauty
Nicola Bonn
Featured as one of the Top 10 podcasts by Harpers Bazaar and a must listen by Stylist, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and Vogue Italy, Outspoken Beauty is the UK's most honest, straight talking beauty and wellbeing podcast that uses beauty as a way to start powerful conversations. It's hosted by beauty columnist and broadcaster Nicola Bonn.
As well as great product recommendations and tips expect conversations with an array of experts, specialists and inspiring humans that cover everything from the joy of lipstick, skincare and supplements to debates around ageism, diversity, self pleasure and challenging the status quo.
This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in beauty, who wants to feel great about themselves in a way that is so much more than just skin deep and who wants the confidence to find beauty in who they are rather than what society expects of them. Prepare to be challenged, informed and inspired!
As well as great product recommendations and tips expect conversations with an array of experts, specialists and inspiring humans that cover everything from the joy of lipstick, skincare and supplements to debates around ageism, diversity, self pleasure and challenging the status quo.
This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in beauty, who wants to feel great about themselves in a way that is so much more than just skin deep and who wants the confidence to find beauty in who they are rather than what society expects of them. Prepare to be challenged, informed and inspired!
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Jun 15, 2018 • 36min
Ageing: Caroline Neville & Dr Maryam Zamani
This episode is all about ageing and the beauty industry's attitude towards the older woman. Nicola & Rachel are joined by one of the UK's most influential women in beauty, the CEO of the CEW, Caroline Neville. She has been at the forefront of beauty for over a decade & at the age of 75 opens up about what beauty means to her & how the industry should be celebrating the older woman. The girls also speak to the Dr all the biggest names go to for their Botox fix -Dr Maryam Zamani. She tells us all about Botox, the process behind it & Rachel gives it a go to see what all the fuss is about. Of course, finishing the episode Nicola has some top recomendations for you, including a product that will give you flawless legs and a brand at the forefont of the pro-ageing movement. Remember you can follow Outspoken Beauty.Twitter: OutspokenBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: http://www.outspokenbeauty.co.uk

Jun 8, 2018 • 42min
Mental Health: Cat Meffan, Natasha Devon MBE & Tina Hobley
In this episode Nicola and Rachel try to tackle the topic Mental Health and explore how beauty can play an interesting role when it comes to our mental state.They'll be discussing this with three incredible women. The first is positive body image and Mental Health Campaigner Natasha Devon MBE, who discusses how her daily makeup routine has helped her to overcome her anxiety. Also joining Nicola and Rachel is actress and radio presenter Tina Hobley, who talks about the negative role that stress plays in her life. Finally fitness blogger, Cat Meffan joins the girls and talks openly about her experience of eating disorders and how she overcame them. Rachel and Nicola also talk openly about their own struggles with mental health and how the relationship between beauty and mental health can be a really positive one with a daily beauty ritual or beautiful product being surprisingly empowering.If you liked this episode, be sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Remember you can follow Outspoken Beauty.Twitter: OutspokeBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: http://www.outspokenbeauty.co.uk

May 31, 2018 • 37min
Vaginas: Caroline Hirons
Get ready for our most outspoken episode yet!In this episode we're joined by the queen of all beauty knowledge and self confessed gobby lady, Caroline Hirons for a chat in front of a live audience, all in association with The Eve Appeal!Together we cover everything from ingrowing hairs and brazilian waxes to our opinions on our own vaginas. All before getting a little serious to chat about vaginal health and our own personal experiences.The chat was in aid of the incredible charity, The Eve Appeal and their Get Lippy Campaign which encourages women to talk more openly about their vaginal health, to increase awareness of the five types of gynaecological cancer - so that’s exactly what we did.If you liked this episode, make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Remember you can follow Outspoken Beauty.Twitter: OutspokeBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: http://www.outspokenbeauty.co.uk

May 25, 2018 • 36min
Brows: Lisa Potter-Dixon
I don't always browse the internet, but when I do... EYE-BROWS!As the world is going eyebrow MAD, it was only right that we did an episode all about them!In this episode Nicola and Rachel are joined by one of the biggest personalities in the beauty industry - Lisa Potter-Dixon. She’s a Benefits Icon, an author, social media star and a dolphin impersonator. All together they chat about everything from Microblading to brow mapping to the next big brow trends. If you liked this episode, be sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Remember you can follow Outspoken Beauty.Twitter: OutspokeBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: http://www.outspokenbeauty.co.uk

May 18, 2018 • 27min
Au Naturel: The Anna Edit
Can you go makeup free and still feel confident? Well in this episode, Nicola and Rachel explore having the confidence to go Au Naturel and how to achieve a makeup free glow with great skincare products. Joined by amazing Blogger and Youtube star Anna, from The Anna Edit, they talk all about the benefits of going makeup free and how to feel comfortable in your own face. She shares tips and advice for achieving fabulous, flawless skin and tells us about her journey from makeup junkie to being an advocate of the natural look. The episode is jam packed with product recommendations that will have your skin looking fabulous and might just tempt you to change your entire makeup routine for good.If you liked this episode, be sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Remember you can follow Outspoken Beauty.Twitter: OutspokeBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: http://www.outspokenbeauty.co.uk

May 11, 2018 • 26min
Wellness: Elle Macpherson
This episode Nicola and Rachel are joined by Elle 'The Body' Macpherson, to talk about Wellness and Inner Beauty. She shares her amazing secrets to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, telling us how making small changes can make a big difference to your skin and health - both mentally and physically.Nicola and Rachel will then be taking on a challenge to be living the life of Elle for a week, to see if it does make a difference. Of course Nicola has some brilliant recommendations that will make you look healthy even if you don’t feel it!If you liked this episode, be sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Remember you can follow Outspoken Beauty.Twitter: OutspokeBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: http://www.outspokenbeauty.co.uk

May 4, 2018 • 24min
Perfume: Sali Hughes
In this episode Sali Hughes joins Nicola and Rachel as they explore the wonderful world of Perfume. Discussing all things from having your own perfume wardrobe, finding your signature scent and finding the right perfume at a low price point, they cover it all. Nicola and Rachel also take party in a beauty challenge that sees them trying perfumes from both ends of the price spectrum. Of course Nicola has a brilliant recommendation which will leave you wanting to get down to your local department store to try it!If you liked this episode, make sure you subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Remember you can follow Outspoken Beauty.Twitter: OutspokeBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: http://www.outspokenbeauty.co.uk

Apr 27, 2018 • 24min
Luxury Beauty: Lorraine Candy
In this Episode Nicola and Rachel are joined by Lorraine Candy, former editor of Elle Magazine UK and editor in chief of Style Magazine. They’ll be chatting about the accessibility of luxury beauty, how it can mean different things for different people and how to indulge in guilt free shopping. Nicola and Rachel also do a beauty challenge which proves skin-changing for Rachel and they'll give some of the very best beauty recommendations. You can follow us on..Twitter: @OutspokenBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: https://Outspokenbeauty.co.uk/

Apr 20, 2018 • 25min
Pressure Of Beauty: Myleene Klass
Myleene Klass joins Nicola and Rachel as they talk about the pressure to achieve beauty perfection, discussing their personal experiences, views and opinions. Nicola and Rachel will also do a related beauty challenge which takes them both way out of their comfort zones and give a range of the very best product recommendations. You can follow us on..Twitter: @OutspokenBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: https://Outspokenbeauty.co.uk/

Apr 16, 2018 • 2min
Outspoken Beauty: Trailer
Outspoken Beauty is the UK's most honest, straight talking beauty podcast featuring interviews with an array of celebrities, editors and influencers in the beauty industry. Hosted by beauty journalist and broadcaster Nicola Bonn and beauty novice Rachel Jones. Expect fierce debate, candidness and the very best product recommendations.


