Outspoken Beauty

In this episode I chat to the brilliant Sarah Brown who is the founder of Pai Skincare.Sarah talks about the persistent struggles with her own skin that eventually led her to create what is now seen as one of THE go to brands for sensitive skin.During the episode Sarah not only shares her story but gives great and practical advice for anyone who has ever struggled with their skin.Later in the episode I review a few of the products that I'm loving at the moment.If you want to get involved with the podcast and join our brillliant FB community just search for The Outspoken. You can also follow me @OutspokenBeautyNicola on Insta and email me nicola@outspokenbeauty.co.uk.

In this episode of #MyBeautyHabits I'm joined by the brilliant skincare expert and aesthetician Sherna Malone.Sherna's Mum was Ireland's leading skincare expert and opened Ireland’s first Beauty Training School in 1972. Sherna has inherited her mother's passion and talent for skincare and in this episode she shares her secrets and the products that she adores.This is a lovely episode and if you like your products, Sherna is definitely your woman. She is brimming with fabulous recommendations. You can find Sherna on Instagram @shernamalone.ie. She's well worth a follow and does the best videos!

In the 3rd episode of #TheOutspoken Podcast we're talking covid and careers and are focussing in on the current situation in the beauty industry where any treatments that take place on the facial area are still forbidden.I start with the results of a poll I did in which more than 600 of you took part. I'll be revealing how many of you have had your livelihoods affected by Covid and the shocking amount of you who are struggling to make ends meet.I then focus in on the Beauty Backed initiative, thought up by Caroline Hirons. They have already raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for beauty industry members who are struggling. Millie Kendall, the CEO of The British Beauty Council tells me about the campaign and her frustrations with the current situation.Later I talk to Chloe Rigby and Mel Sunshine, two amazing salon owners/estheticians who share how their business and livelihoods have been affected and I'm also joined by The Telegraph's Beauty Director, Sonia Haria. Sonia is on a mission to spread awareness and help the industry in any way that she can. If you have something to say then come and say it on The Outspoken. It's your podcast and your platform to use your voice and make a change. Email me nicola@outspokenbeauty.co.uk/ DM me on Insta @OutspokenBeautyNicola or find our private FB community The Outspoken.

In this special episode in partnership with Stories Parfums, I'm joined by the wonderful Tonya Kidd-Beggs who tells us how a trip to Grasses to create her own personal fragrance led to the unexpected creation of her own beautiful brand and business.Tonya's fragrances don't just smell lovely, but have been created with the purpose of taking the wearer on a personal journey to discover their own story, an idea that I find exciting and actually really empowering. Tonya believes that we can not only discover hidden memories when we wear fragrance but that we can make peace with the past and use them to get excited about the future. For Tonya fragrance is deeply personal, emotive and therapeutic.I can't wait for you to get to know the enchanting story behind Stories and a woman whose aim it is to change the way that we wear and relate to our fragrances.

In this episode of #MyBeautyHabits I get to know makeup artist extraordinaire and Pat McGrath Labs UK Education and Artistry Manager, Adeola Gboyega.Adeola tells me the story of how with pure determination and grit she progressed from working at Boots to eventually taking on her dream role at Pat McGrath Labs.We also get to know her via the beauty products that she adores. Adeolya's recommendations are fabulous and are all wrapped up in a passion for the beauty industry that is utterly infectious.If you don't already follow her on Insta I really recommend it...she gives incredible makeup and skincare advice and is all about the glow and you know how much I love that!! Find her @adeolyaboyega xx

In this episode I'm joined by Theresa Edward, the wonderful founder of skin/body brand Skin Alchemists.Theresa has the most wonderful story that begins on the Island of St Lucia where her Aunty was one of three herbalists who saw to the medical needs of many of the islanders. Theresa watched and learnt and became passionate about the wonderful ingredients that the island provided.Years down the line and suffering from stress and the effects of living in London, Theresa returned to the island and within weeks was feeling so much better. From that moment she started to formulate the idea for her brand which would contain lots of botanical ingredients from farms on St Lucia and would include many of the experiences and learnings from the island.Skin Alchemists was born! I can't wait for you to get to know Theresa and this beautiful brand. Enjoy xx

Happy Lipstick Day Outspoken Beauties.In this episode of #My Beauty Habits I'm joined by amazing author and beauty journalist Rachel Felder. Rachel not only writes for The New York Times and GQ Magazine (amongst others), but is the author of Red Lipstick: An Ode To a Beauty Icon, a book that celebrates red lipstick in all its glory.During the episode we talk about Rachel's passion for red lipstick and the hugely important role that it has played in her life and at helping her express the woman she is. We also celebrate the importance of red lipstick throughout history and how it has empowered women through the ages.If you love red lipstick then you'll adore this episode and if you don't I reckon you'll be wearing one by the end of it.You can find Rachel's beautiful book Red Lipstick: An Ode to A Beauty Icon on Amazon.

Welcome to Episode 2 of #TheOutspoken. In this episode we're talking about all things ageing, anti-ageing, ageism and positive ageing.I start by chatting to 86 year old comedian (dubbed the Joan Collins of the fringe), author and burlesque dancer Lynn Ruth Miller. If you've ever feared getting older then you need to listen to this woman. Her energy, ambition and joy in her age are just so incredibly inspiring.Next I read out all your messages and emails talking about how you feel society views ageing. I also reveal the results of the polls asking whether you're scared of looking your age and if you dislike the words "anti-ageing" and "anti-wrinkle" that are still so often used by beauty brands. the results are fascinating.Finally I interview author and journalist Anne Karpf. She's written a book called "How To Age" and is very vocal about how we need to shift our perception of and conversation around ageing. She for one cannot bear the words anti-ageing and I loved hearing her views.----------------------If you want to be part of The Outspoken, get your voice heard and be an outspoken change maker then DM me with what you'd like to talk about via Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola or email me nicola@outspokenbeauty.co.uk. You can also join the private Facebook Page The Outspoken.

In this (the 200th episode of the podcast) I'm joined by consultant dermatologist and fountain of skincare knowledge, Dr Anjali Mahto.I first encountered Anjali via her brilliant book The Skincare Bible and was struck by her no nonsense approach that just made so much sense to me. She totally demystifies and simplifies our skin and what we should be doing to keep it looking its best.Anjali shares her brilliant knowledge and advice during the podcast and I know that if you've ever felt confused about what is best for your skin, Anjali will be able to help you.Enjoy and if you have any questions following the episode DM me on Insta @OutspokenBeautyNicola or join our lovely Facebook Community The Outspoken.

In this episode I get to know food writer and entrepreneur Deliciously Ella.We chat about her new book "Simple Pleasures" and what has been an utterly crazy year getting it written whilst juggling a baby, a pregnancy and her business.Ella and I chat about her work, her life and of course her beauty habits. Ella loves natural skincare and recommends some beautiful, small brands, some of which are founded by her friends.I loved getting to know Ella through her beauty choices and know you will too xx