Outspoken Beauty

I love meeting founders of brands and in this episode I get to know the genius that is Kate Somerville.During our chat she tells me how she came up with and made her brand such a success, her experience of skin and how it has influenced her skincare range and also her attitude to life. (She is such a wonderfully laid back woman with the most amazing ethos....I wish I could be a bit more Kate!)This is an episode for anyone with a passion for skincare, living life to the full and if you have ever dreamed of launching your own business.Later on I review some of the products I've been enjoying recently.If you fancy joining the Outspoken Beauty private Facebook Group then just search for Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatter. xx

In this the first episode of the brand new series "My Beauty Habits", I'm joined by the brilliant Alex Steinherr.Alex and I talk through her daily habits from the way that she wakes up to her daily beauty rituals to the supplements that she swears by.Alex not only talks candidly about her beauty habits but is really open about lots of aspects of her life.I hope you love this new series :0) Ps All the products mentioned are in the show notes at outspoken beauty.co.uk

In this episode I'm joined by Julietta Dexter who is the utterly inspiring CEO and Founder of The Communications Store. (One of the most successful brand building and communications companies in the UK if not the world.)TCS represent many of the biggest beauty brands that we know and love and are behind everything from a brand's sustainability messaging, to their story to the influencers and journalists who talk about them.I wanted to talk honestly to Julietta about the way that beauty products are marketed and promoted. During our conversation I question the luxurious trips and gifts that are often lavished on influencers and journalists.....can someone be truly neutral in a review if they feel that they owe something to a brand?We also chat about how things work at TCS and how they are flying the flag for change. They only work with companies that have certain values and ethics, have a Director of Purpose, Responsibility and Sustainability and are on a mission to change the future of the beauty industry for the absolute better.This episode is a great insight into the steps that happen behind the scenes that are often crucial in making us take that step towards buying a product. It also shows some of the good that is happening in the beauty industry as a result of a strong woman with an incredible ethos for her business.Later on I chat through some of the products that I have been trialling this week...the good and one that has proven to be a bit of a let down.Remember to join our private Facebook Community, Outspoken Beauty Chatter. It's a fab place to carry on the conversation and also get some lovely beauty tips. xx

In this final January Wellbeing Episode, I chat to Jane Atherton who is a is a member of the British Menopause Society and has worked as a Clinical Nutritionist and Menopause Lifestyle Coach for many years. Jane's knowledge and advice about all aspects of the menopause is really amazing. This is truly an episode for everyone whether you have gone through the menopause, are going through it or whether it is a long way off. I always think that knowledge is power when it comes to things that will inevitably happen to our bodies and I just know that Jane will leave you feeling empowered and positive about this stage in our lives.Do join my private Facebook Group Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatter if you want to continue the conversation xx

Welcome to an episode featuring two women who are practically royalty in the beauty world, the wonderful Noella Gabriel and Oriele Frank who are two of the three founders of Elemis.It was wonderful to get them in the studio and hear the story of a British brand that has become a true icon. They speak honestly about the early days, the ups, the downs, the passion that goes into making a brand work and the future. I also loved chatting to these two women together...women who have been business partners for so many years and have experienced so much together and have such a wonderful friendship.Elemis are offering 15% off* to listeners of the podcast. Just use the code OUTSPOKEN15. At the end of the episode I talk you through my favourite products just in case you were planning on buying something and need inspiration.Remember to join the lovely private community on Facebook. Just search for Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatter*ts&cs One use only. Not valid on ULTRA SMART Pro-Collagen range, travel sizes, gift cards, cleansing cloths and sale / reduced items. Only one promotional code can be used per order. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offer or codes and cannot be redeemed retrospectively. No cash alternative available.

In this third special wellbeing episode for January I'm talking to Natalie Lee aka Style Me Sunday about one of the biggest trends for 2020 : Sexual Wellbeing.From Cult Beauty dedicating an entire section of their website to it, to Boots now stocking vibrators, the idea of sex and self pleasure being something good for us and our health is fast replacing the taboo.Natalie and I talk candidly about everything from orgasms to self pleasure to how to talk about our desires in the bedroom and explore our own bodies. This is all about women having the confidence to ask for what we want (and get it) with confidence and no shame!This is pretty unchartered territory for the podcast and I can't wait to hear what you think xx

If there's one thing I've learnt about skincare, it's that it is a topic that is brimming with debate and difference of opinion. One expert's minimal approach is another's love for acid peels and retinol.Of all my guests, Marie Reynold's approach to skin (and health) is one of the most alternative and fascinating. Over the year's she has applied her learning and experience to formulate her own very individual and holistic skincare methodology.Get ready to hear about what our feet can tell us about our health, why we should all shun tech in the bedroom and why some elements of our every day beauty routine may not be required at all.If you want to continue the conversation make sure you join Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatter...our lovely private Facebook Group xx

In this 2nd Wellbeing special of the month, I'm joined by one of the world's most renowned fertility experts, Zita West.Zita has helped countless families on their fertility journeys with a very high success rate and her knowledge in this field is unsurpassed.During the episode Zita shares fertility tips (many of which I never knew), she also gives balanced and honest advice about egg freezing, IVF and how it feels for those who are finding it hard to conceive plus much more.Whether you are planning on trying for a baby now or in the future, have been trying for a while with no success, are considering IVF or perhaps want to go it alone, I really hope that this episode helps you. If there is anything that we don't cover during the episode then DM me on Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola and I will pass on your question to Zita xx

It was love at first sight when I met Philip B. The man is practically royalty in Hollywood and if you can think of a megastar he has probably run his fingers through their hair.Philip knows (and loves) hair at a deeper and more profound level than anyone I've ever met. His knowledge of hair and the scalp is unsurpassed as you'll find out during this episode.Get ready to find out about the importance of PH, all about sebum and the hair-raising world of follicle erections.Later on I chat a bit about my experience of Exuviance Skincare (as recommended by Pamela Marshall in last week's episode) and my new trick for glowing, illuminous looking skin.Remember you can join the secret Outspoken Beauty Community by searching for Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatter on Facebook. Also DM me any time on Insta @OutspokenBeautyNicola xx

This incredibly informative episode sees Victoria Health's brilliant pharmacist Shabir Daya return to Outspoken Beauty to talk through which supplements we should be taking during each decade of our lives.From the supplements that we should all take whatever our age to those that help with acne, mood, PMS, pregnancy, menopause, bone health and everything in between, Shabir has it covered.What I love about Shabir is that he is well informed, balanced and always looks at the whole picture. He is a man that I trust and have sought advice from a number of times in the past.I have written a list of every supplement mentioned according to decade in the show notes on outspokenbeauty.co.uk.Enjoy xx