We're a finalist for 'Best new Podcaster' at the Australian Podcast Awards. (Woo!) Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Along the way we find out more about their life, career and...
Apr 01, 2019•35 min
Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today. Today my gues...
Mar 25, 2019•45 min
Yes, it's another mini bonus episode of Beauty Island #FiveFavs! I love hearing the products my guests in Beauty Island main episodes pick for the nostalgic, personal and often very relatable stories behind them. But I've had a few comments from you saying you'd ALSO love to know the products that Beauty Island castaways are using on their faces now. And because I listen and take on all your great feedback, Five Favs was born! It's a bitesize episode where, in a quick-fire round, I ask my guests...
Mar 18, 2019•9 min
Ever cut a fringe and regretted it? Step right this way... Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events t...
Mar 11, 2019•52 min
Want to know the J-Lo- approved face mask? Listen on... Hello! I'm Brittany Stewart, beauty journalist and you are listening to another bonus Beauty Island episode of Five Favs. In the main episodes, as you might know by now, I sit down with an interesting guest to find out the eight beauty products they'd take with to a desert island, ones that aren't necessarily practical but have special memories or meaning for them. I love hearing those picks for the nostalgic, personal and often very relata...
Mar 09, 2019•8 min
What does it really take to be an overnight success? My guest today knows all too well. Welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Now this doesn't necessarily mean practical products. Rather it'...
Mar 04, 2019•48 min
What's it really like taking the leap to go freelance? And is a $500 Dyson hairdryer really worth it? Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. This doesn't necessarily mean practical p...
Feb 25, 2019•50 min
Introducing a new semi-regular bonus episode of Beauty Island - Five Favs! I love hearing the products my guests in Beauty Island main episodes pick for the nostalgic, personal and often very relatable stories behind them. But I've had a few comments from you saying you'd ALSO love to know the products that Beauty Island castaways are using on their faces now. And because I genuinely listen and take on all your great feedback, Five Favs was born! It's a bitesize episode where, in a quickfire rou...
Feb 23, 2019•9 min
Imagine having your makeup touched up by Rihanna. For YouTuber Michelle Crossan, it actually happened. We're back for another episode of season 2! Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm so excited to bring you more fascinating, nostalgic and inspiring interviews with insiders in the beauty industry. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min
What's it like to interview the ultimate fashion mag icon, Anna Wintour? This week's guest spills all. We're back for season 2! Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm so excited to bring you more fascinating, nostalgic and inspiring interviews with insiders in the beauty industry. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or ...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Religiously read Girlfriend magazine as a teen? You're about to fan girl with this week's guest, Sarah Tarca. Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Along the way we find out more a...
Dec 23, 2018•56 min
Kate Morris was just 21 when she had her million dollar idea - Australia's first online beauty e-commerce site, Adore Beauty. On this episode, discover how she did it and her own journey through beauty. Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a dese...
Dec 16, 2018•52 min
With her glossy cherry red hair, my guest on this week's episode of Beauty Island is instantly recognisable. Glynis Traill-Nash is the Fashion Editor of The Australian, one of Australia's most popular newspapers with a reach of 1.9 million. Her career has spanned a range of magazines and newspapers including Who, Instyle and Grazia, and she's covered numerous local and international fashion weeks. She invited me into her beautifully-styled Sydney apartment - think a green velvet sofa, wall to wa...
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr
From sniper (almost!) to international celebrity makeup artist... meet Nigel Stanislaus. Nigel is a makeup artist extraordinaire. He was the Makeup Director for Maybelline New York Australia for over a decade, travelling the world, leading the makeup at local and international Fashion Weeks and working with celebrity clients including Gigi and Bella Hadid, Cindy Crawford, Kendall Jenner, Jess Hart, Ruby ROse, Olivia Newton-John, Melissa George, Sir Bob Geldof and Michael Buble. His work has been...
Dec 02, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Exciting news! Beauty Island has been dubbed a 'new and noteworthy' podcast by Apple! I'm your host Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to find out about their life, career and the 8 desert island beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. This week, my guest is Stephanie Darling. Stephanie is the beauty queen, according to her brilliant book Secrets of A Beauty Queen released last year. It's half memoir and half beauty tips, tricks and recommendations...
Nov 25, 2018•54 min
What does it take to launch not one but three successful businesses? And write a book or two along the way? Lisa Teh is the founder of Australian fashion and lifestyle blog Couturing, digital marketing agency Tailor Group, co-author of two books, Australian Style and Australian Beauty and most recently co-founder of beauty brand 101 Lifestyle which recently launched in Mecca. Oh and an influencer with a particular love for white dresses. She is lovely. She invited me to her instagram-worthy Melb...
Nov 17, 2018•56 min
A foundation actually saved Michelle's life once. No, that's not an exaggeration. The beauty blogger, better known as LabMuffin Beauty Science has a PhD in chemistry, which she uses to give a unique, entertaining and informative reviews and articles on your favourite beauty products. With over 60,000 followers on Instagram alone (and a blog, series of e-books and a YouTube channel to boot) she's the one you go-to for scientific-based evidence and explanations of bold beauty claims, myths and con...
Nov 11, 2018•54 min
What's it like leaving your 'dream job'? This week host Brittany Stewart sits down with Offline podcast host and former Group Publisher of Who What Wear, Popsugar, Byrdie and MyDomaine, Alison Rice. Alison is a digital publishing pioneer, responsible for launching a number of huge US media brands in Australia during her time at Allure Media. As a journalist, editor, digital strategist, leader, mentor, career advice columnist and now podcast host, she has some fascinating insights into what it ta...
Nov 04, 2018•1 hr 19 min
In episode five of Beauty Island, host Brittany Stewart sits down with Erika Geraerts. You might not know her name, but you definitely know what she's done. Erika was one of the founders of Frank Body, the coffee scrub beauty brand that's gone on to revolutionise the beauty space and make millions in the process. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. At just 29, Erika has done more than most people do in a lifetime - including founding a content agency, writing a children's book, opening a caf...
Oct 28, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Did you know makeup artists rarely get paid to do makeup for celebrities? And that while doing a Vogue cover may bring you serious industry credit, it will barely make a difference to your bank account? In episode four of Beauty Island, host Brittany Stewart sits down with makeup artist Shev Kelly to discover these and many more industry gems, tips and stories. Siobhan (Shev) Kelly is the Global Makeup Artist for Napoleon Perdis. Over 14 years she's worked her way up from the store to her curren...
Oct 21, 2018•59 min
In episode three of Beauty Island, host Brittany Stewart sits down with Gemma Watts. Gemma is a beauty writer, influencer, MC and host of fellow Aussie beauty podcast, the Glow Journal podcast. In a sea of fluffy beauty reviews, Gemma is a breath of fresh air. She's sarcastic, in the best way. After writing for fashion website Couturing and L'Oreal Paris Australia, she launched her own content agency two years ago, working with big brands like Simone Perele, Mecca and Myer. We talked about her l...
Oct 13, 2018•1 hr 2 min
This is part 2 of host Brittany Stewart's chat with former Beauty and Health Director of the Australian Women's Weekly, Kelly Baker. If you haven't listened to part 1, I recommend scrolling down and doing so, then jumping back to this one. Name an Aussie publication and Kelly Baker has probably written for them. The journalist and editor has worked for the likes of New Idea, Body and Soul, Shop Til You Drop, the Australian Women's Weekly and Channel Nine, as well as her own beauty website The Be...
Oct 08, 2018•38 min
Host Brittany Stewart sits down with former Beauty and Health Director of The Australian Women's Weekly Kelly Baker for episode two. In fact, there was so much to talk about, I had to split it into two parts. (So make sure you listen to this one, Part 1, first!) Name an Aussie publication and Kelly Baker has probably written for them. The journalist and editor has worked for the likes of New Idea, Body and Soul, Shop Til You Drop, the Australian Women's Weekly and Channel Nine, as well as her ow...
Oct 08, 2018•42 min
In episode one of Beauty Island, host and beauty journalist Brittany Stewart chats to beauty content creator, YouTuber, influencer and Studio 10 regular, Domenica Calarco. The 25 year-old, who has over 18,000 YouTube subscribers, is one of the most engaging, talented and refreshing beauty creators on the scene - and she's not afraid to call out the BS she sees in the beauty industry. She shared the eight (well, eight plus a few bonus!) products that have special meaning and memories for her, plu...
Sep 30, 2018•56 min
If you were relegated to a desert island, which eight beauty products would you take with? We're not talking sunscreen (although that's important too!) but rather the sentimental beauty products that have special memories for you. Like the lipstick your mum used to wear or the perfume that reminds you of the heady days of your teens. In Beauty Island, host Brittany Stewart chats to notable people inside and outside of the beauty industry about their lives, careers and relationships, bookmarked b...
Aug 06, 2018•2 min
