Outspoken Beauty

*This Episode is (Em)powered by Tropic *In this episode, Bryony Blake and I are joined by our wonderful friend and the Director of Marketing at Tropic Skincare, Emily Mitchell.Emily is such a wonderful human being and during the episode we chat about what #RedefineYouth means to us and why the campaign has aligned so well with everything that Tropic stands for.I also read out some of the wonderful messages from you, Outspoken Beauty community. SO many of you have embraced the idea of challenging yourselves to leave your comfort zones and do some truly incredible things over the past few months. I'm truly in awe of you.I'm forever grateful to Emily and Tropic for supporting this project and for helping so many of us to think beyond society's expectations and rediscover the things that truly matter to us and it doesn't end here. Let's carry on redefining youth together. 

In this week's minipod I'm talking:The best static-reducing hair sprayA friend's romantic book recommendation (A Court of Thorns and Roses)11+ frustrationMy weird relaxation techniqueMole checksPierced Ear tipsAnd more. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

Bryony Blake is back for another fun and beauty filled episode.I think the title says it all but this week Bryony has had a very special beauty treatment, she's sharing her disdain for sweet, knitted things and I nearly got arrested (OK slight exaggeration but I COULD have been) at the zoo.Plus we have your beauty recommendations of the week.Happy listening Outspoken Beauties xx

On today's mini mini pod I'll tell you my impressions of one of the perfume launches of the year.I'll also share some of your brilliant beauty recommendations and funny/embarrassing stories. What better start to the week? x

It was Menopause Day on Friday so I wanted to publish this interview I did with the brilliant menopause doctor Naomi Potter.Naomi has helped thousands of women through her Menopause Care Clinics and has worked with Lisa Snowdon to help equip women with as much information as possible.During the episode she gives great advice and info which I hope you find really useful xx

In this episode I'm doing a beauty news roundup for you. From the new Sol de Janeiro fragrance that's causing quite the stir to what's happening during British Beauty Week next week to a suprising new beauty trend, this is your beauty industry update (she says in a newsreadery voice). Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

Last night I went on my Insta Stories (@outspokenbeautynicola) and did an "ask me anything".As ever, your questions were brilliant and varied and in this episode I'll be covering everything from finding a therapist to prescribing fragrances to chatting about life with two kids. I'll also recommend the most incredible eyeliner that I'm a little bit obsessed with to say the least!

In this week's mini mini pod I'm talking you through Ruby Hammer's wonderful collection of products. She has curated the perfect beauty collection and everything is such good quality, never overly priced and most importantly worth your hard earned cash.Enjoy xx

Be Aware This Episode Discusses Baby Loss It's Baby Loss Awareness Week and in this episode I chat to Michelle and Gerry, two incredibly brave women who wanted to come on the podcast and chat about their own experiences of baby loss and how they have come to terms with it.Gerry and Michelle are both so honest about what happened to them and the very different ways that they dealt with it. They wanted to share their experiences so that they could help others and during the conversation they recommend charities that can help families going through the same and also give really good advice when it comes to how to communicate how you are feeling to those around you (plus the most helpful things we can say to people who have lost babies).Whilst this is a hearbreaking topic, it's an important one to open up about. SO many women lose babies at all stages of pregnancy and the grief can be overwhelming. Gerry and Michelle have sad stories to tell but as you'll hear, there are also parts that are uplifting and the journey that both women have been on will I hope give hope to many.Here are some of the charities mentioned during the episode:Sands - helpline@sands.org.uk  0808 1643332The Lullaby Trust - support@lullabytrust.org.uk 0808 8026869Tommy's - mailbox@tommys.org.uk 0207 398 3400The Miscarriage Association - info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk  01924 200799

In this week's Minipod I'm talking about the products that make my nails glow, improve their health and are SO easy to apply.I'll also be chatting about why we need to be talking about womens health more and giving you some more lovely recommendations.Ps Let me know what you think of the new theme tune!!