Outspoken Beauty

In this week's minipod I'm giving you ideas for beauty gifts that are so thoughtful that they would bring a tear to the eye of the Grinch himself.I'm talking personalised products with an extra sprinkle of magic, beauty experiences you can do together, the gift of calm, the iconic skincare product that never fails to impress and something neon, retro and initialed.These are not just beauty gift ideas...these are Outspoken Beauty gift ideas!

In this episode I chat to the incredible Catherine Bossom. Catherine has been a top beauty buyer for the likes of Harrods and Space NK and now has a business called Yellow Flamingo where she helps guide new beauty brands so that they have the best chance of making it in this very busy market.During the episode we chat about beauty buying and what makes a really amazing product. Catherine shares her dos and don'ts when starting a brand and we also have an amazing chat about her top products (all of which sre fabulous).I loved chatting to Catherine. She is opinionated, knowledgable and a true Queen of beauty.

In this episode I chat to the amazing Donna Dia. Donna's career is in events and she has organised everything from an intimate party for Prince Philip to huge events for thousands of people.Recently Donna has pivotted her career and launched what will hopefully an annual two day beauty extravaganza called Beauty Beats which is the first ever luxury beauty event that is truly diverse. There will be loads of brands there and talks with industry great including Dija Ayodele, Candice Brathwaite and Charlotte Mensah (You can hear past episodes with all these amazing women by looking through past episodes of Outspoken Beauty.)During the episode we talk about Donna's mind-blowing career in events, why she felt that Beauty Beats was needed, how she shopped for beauty when she was younger , why MAC is incredible and what she loves most about beauty (including some of the products that she swears by).Donna is a brilliant entrepreneur who has started something that is truly needed. Enjoy getting to know her.

In this week's Minipod I talk about a wonderful aspect of Christmas and get outspoken about another side of it that really gets my goat. I also talk you through quite possibly the best bath oil in the world, jeans that never let me down, a magical Christmas candle that changes scent throughout the day, the eccentric beauty brand with excellent eye products and a fragrance that smells of sexy, warm skin and can be layered with all your other fragrances to make them sparkle!Enjoy amazing Outspoken Beauties xx

Bryony Blake is back and this episode is a lot of fun and covers a lot of ground.From my adventures as a VR Gorilla to a rather surprising chat about death to a debate about silver trousers and Nigel Farage's bottom, we have a lot to talk about.Bryony also has the best recommendation for a festive eye palette and talks us through how best to use it and I have the perfect SPF solution for those of you with really sensitive skin plus lots more beauty recommendations. Enjoy xx

This episode is in partnership with the amazing brand Skin DiligentI'm so excited to introduce you to Tule Park and her wonderful skincare brand Skin Diligent.I was first introduced to Tule at an event that Dr Sophie Shotter was hosting with her. I was instantly excited. Tule was so authentic and passionate and I couldn't get over how much research she was doing in the fields of epigenetics and the microbiome to ensure that her skincare is truly forward thinking and exceptional.Tule is about so much more than just skin. She's obsessed with overall health and everything she does is based on rigorous science and trials.Skin Diligent is definitely a brand worth exploring. It's huge in France and I imagine that once people start trying it elsewhere they will become hooked.Enjoy listening to Tule's story, views and getting to know this exceptional brand!

I've got SO many great things to tell you about in this episode including:The ultimate tinted lip balmThe perfect cosy candleA concealer that will totally match your skin shade and typeA towel that will dry your hair by 50% and is big enough to cover all hair typesA machine that makes personalised fragrances for £45The best snack for when you're flaggingA great liquid eyelinerA bath and body collection that smells woody and super expensiveEnjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

This episode is SO good! Sarah-Jane has been a beauty journalist and editor for most of her career and a brilliant one she is at that. She has a passion for beauty that still shines through after her years of being in the industry and I love how thorough she is about testing and researching the products that she recommends.During the episode we have a chat about her career in beauty and then get onto talking about the many products that she adores from skincare to makeup to fragrance. (Her recommendations are awesome!)Sarah Jane is a brilliant journalist and I love how she approaches beauty. You can find her on Instagram @beautyjournosj.

There is no one who can make skin glow like Jasmina Vico can. She's the skin health and laser expert that Jodie Comer, Margot Robbie, Sienna Miller and a whole lot of other celebrities go to and I totally get why. You see Jasmina doesn't just work on the skin's surface, she goes way deeper than that, imparting her incredible knowledge about health, nutrition, stress and biohacking.I've known Jasmina for a few years now and have had her on the podcast a number of times. I love our conversations because Jasmina is opinionated, outspoken and is an eternal knowledge seeker who isn't afraid to share what she's learnt.In this episode I recorded a chat I had with Jasmina while she treated my skin. I loved doing an interview like this as it felt really organic and the conversation went in so many interesting directions. Jasmina is truly a magician when it comes to skin and her instinct is always spot on. I hope you enjoy our intimate chat. If you fancy seeing her yourself then you can find all you need here. It looks like she's also launched some exciting skincare since our chat. I can't wait to trial it!Enjoy this episode with a true skin legend!

In this week's Minipod I talk about my amazing experience at the Chanel exhibition at the V and A. I also chat through my Mammogram and how I'm feeling about my colonoscopy.I have some lovely recommendations for you this week including a body scrub that warms up on contact with your skin (utter bliss), a perfume that is proven to make you feel energised and happy and the lipstick that never fails to make me feel incredible.xx