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Outspoken Beauty

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Featured as one of the Top 10 podcasts by Harpers Bazaar and a must listen by Stylist, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and Vogue Italy, Outspoken Beauty is the UK's most honest, straight talking beauty and wellbeing podcast that uses beauty as a way to start powerful conversations. It's hosted by beauty columnist and broadcaster Nicola Bonn.As well as great product recommendations and tips expect conversations with an array of experts, specialists and inspiring humans that cover everything from the joy of lipstick, skincare and supplements to debates around ageism, diversity, self pleasure and challenging the status quo.This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in beauty, who wants to feel great about themselves in a way that is so much more than just skin deep and who wants the confidence to find beauty in who they are rather than what society expects of them. Prepare to be challenged, informed and inspired!
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Episodes

Lisa Snowdon - Just Getting Started

In this episode I chat to the utterly fabulous model, broadcaster and author Lisa Snowdon. Lisa has just written her first book "Just Getting Started: Lessons in Life, Love and Menopause" and having cried, laughed and done much nodding along as I read it, I couldn't wait to get Lisa in the studio to grill her about it. During the episode Lisa and I talk about: -Some of the traumas that she has experienced in her life, including abusive relationships and has she has moved on from them. -How perim...

May 27, 202344 min

Minipod - Brows, Bronzer and Incredible Perfume

In this week's Minipod I tell you all about Lisa Snowdon's very swanky launch for her brilliant book Just Getting Started. I also have some really brilliant products to tell you about including a fragrance discovery set that has blown my mind (and nose), a gorgeous creamy bronzer and my all time favourite brow products. Oh and I've found a truly magical hair product. Enjoy :0) xx

May 25, 202313 min

Candice Quinn - Are Our Manicures Safe?

In this episode I chat to Candice Quinn who is the founder of Manisafe (the company that has brought those brilliant UV fingerless gloves to the UK). Candice and I have a really interesting conversation about the gel manicures that so many of us are addicted to and why there is increasing evidence that they may come with risks to our skin. Candice and I chat about the research and evidence in a balanced way (I am not one to encourage scaremongering as you know) and then she explains how she has ...

May 23, 202346 min

Sarah Ann Macklin - Live Well and Be Well

In this episode I speak to Sarah Ann Macklin, the woman who has been hailed "The Jamie Oliver of the nutrition world". Sarah Ann was scouted as a model when she was a teenager (at a Blue concert). She was soon plunged into the crazy world of modelling which eventually led her to become so ill that she was hospitalised. Fast forward to today and she has totally changed her life and has become one of the UK's most sought after nutritionists. During the episode we talk about her journey and she giv...

May 20, 202349 min

Minipod - Haircare Perfection, Excellent Eyeshadow and Potentially the World's Most Addictive Fragrance!

In this week's Minipod I'm talking about my HRT trial, food prices gone crazy (particularly in Pret a Manger) and I have some really lovely beauty recommendations for you. I'll be chatting through the most delicious and moreish gourmande fragrance that tastes of a freshly baked lemon drizzle cake, one of my favourite Neroli scents ever, the perfect eyeshadow palette and a way to get haircare that is just right for you. Enjoy and if you haven't already do make sure you join our amazing private Fa...

May 18, 202311 min

Bryony and Nicola - Eurovision Antics, Duncan From Blue and Beauty Picks

Bryony's back and she has lots of news from her week doing makeup at Eurovision. She also talks about the hotel that she stayed in and why you should NEVER use a hotel kettle (particularly if Stephen Mulhern has been in the room before you). We also talk about the Fragrance Awards, Duncan from Blue's performance and why a few too many flowers went missing on the night. Later on we chat about our beauty picks which leads to a most excellent conversation about vibrators. All in all a beauty and fu...

May 16, 202349 min

Silvina Neder - The Incredible Power of Going Grey

This episode is partly supported by Silvina London In this episode I meet the utterly fabulous model, actress and brand founder Silvina Neder. Silvina's life totally changed when she decided to embrace her greys. She went from a high-powered job as an executive who travelled the world to becoming a really successful model and actress....and she's never been happier. Silvina's stunning grey hair also inspired her to start her own haircare brand called Silvina London. Her hair products have been f...

May 14, 202347 min

Dr Bella Smith and Karen Hobbs - Get Lippy!

It's The Eve Appeal's Get Lippy Day and in this episode I'm getting lippy with Dr Bella Smith and comedian and Eve Appeal ambassador Karen Hobbs. Bella and I talk about female health, knowing your normal, being open about gynaelogical issues and ALWAYS getting checked at the first sign that something isn't right. We also chat about the incredible work that The Eve Appeal does. Karen tells her story. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in her 20's and is very open about her story. (She's also ...

May 12, 20231 hr 13 min

Minipod - Biosculpture, Orgasms and A Sublime Scent

Bryony is off doing Eurovision makeup and I have a slightly longer episode coming out this Friday so I'm doing a special mid-week Minipod. In this episode I'll tell you all about my experience of the Biosculpture manicure and Elim Pedicure. I'll also discuss why I think orgasms are really important, a stunning perfume and one of my new top mascaras amongst other things. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

May 09, 202310 min

Sophie Hannah - The New No Rules Beauty Bible

In this episode I welcome the incredibly creative Sophie Hannah. Sophie is a content creator who is loved for her individual style and inspiring hair, makeup and fashion looks which are always full of colour, flair and individuality. Sophie has just written a book called Beauty, Hair, Style - The New No Rules Beauty Bible and I absolutely love the premise of the book which is basically to express yourself however you want to....in fact the more daring and flamboyant the better. During the episod...

May 06, 202339 min

Get Lippy With These Beauty Brands

In this episode I talk you through the amazing beauty brands that are helping The Eve Appeal for the entire month of May (Get Lippy Month). The Eve Appeal do so much. They educate about the five types of gynaelogical cancer, have a 24/7 nurse led phone line to support us if we're worried about any symptoms and also fund research into treatment with the aim of stopping cancer before it starts. They are a comparatively small charity with an extraordinary team and I think the world of what they do....

May 04, 202314 min

Outspoken Beauty X Medik8 - Retinal, Innovation and Excellent Skincare Routines

*This episode is in partnership with Medik8* In this episode I welcome back Daniel Isaacs, the brilliant Chief Product Officer and Director of Research at Medik8. Daniel knows SO much about skincare and always gives the very best advice. I love the fact that he and his team at Medik8 take ingredients and really innovate and push boundaries with them, resulting in products that perform at an exceptional level. During the episode we chat all things Retinal and discuss the incredible work that has ...

May 02, 202345 min

Estee Lalonde - Bath Confessions

One of my favourite guests, the lovely Estee Lalonde, is back and we're talking all things baths. Since her last appearance on the podcast, Estee's beautiful bath brand Mirror Water has gone from strength to strength and Estee is truly living the life of a boss. We reflect on her journey and what it feels like to own your own successful brand. We also spend lots of the episode talking about how important baths are to us, what Estee's gorgeous bath ritual is and how she recently helped a friend i...

Apr 29, 202341 min

Minipod - Exciting Beauty Launch, The Perfect Gloss and Know Your Normal

In this week's Minipod I'm talking about the incredible Weleda launch that I went to this week. If you're into Skin Food then this is definitely going to excite you. I also chat about an ingenious gloss pencil from Kiko Milano, the best SPF for hardcore skin protection, brilliant charity The Eve Appeal and the perfect body oil.

Apr 27, 202312 min

Bryony and Nicola - Stuck in Germany, Athlete's Foot Disaster and Beauty Picks

Oh my goodness I don't even know where to start on this one so I might write a list. In this week's episode Bryony and I talk about: Being stuck in Germany Who can sing the highest note Athlete's foot and the wrong hole Hiding pancakes in a bag Cookies There is of course lots of beauty in there too and we are raving about some really brilliant makeup finds this week.

Apr 25, 202349 min

The Eyes Have It!

*This episode is in partnership with Avon* In this episode I'm joined by Avon who have just launched their incredible new eye product, Anew Power Eye Cream. We start the episode with Clinical Dermatologist Dr Zoya Diwan who takes us on a deep dive into the ins and outs of the skin around our eyes and why we need to treat it differently to the rest of our faces. Zoya gives such a great insight into how to keep our delicate eye area as healthy as possible and also delves into a recent trial that s...

Apr 22, 202340 min

Minipod - Current Beauty Favourites

This week's minipod is brimming with recommendations. I start with fragrance and the ultimate sexy orange blossom. I then chat about an incredible perfume brand that produce their fragrances with seasonal ingredients and have a limited amount of perfumes each month that you sign up for. I then move to makeup and one of my favourite current brands 19/99. They have a lip/eye/cheek pencil that is quite possibly the best bright raspberry shade that I've ever come across. I can't get enough! I have l...

Apr 20, 202312 min

Matilda Velevitch - Not Just Numbers

In this episode I welcome back the incredible playwright, actress, presenter and volunteer at the refugee charity Care 4 Calais, Matilda Velevitch. Matilda is passionate about helping refugees and also changing our perception of them. It is so easy to see these people as numbers but they are real people with names, careers, hobbies and famililes just like us and they deserve to be treated as such. Matilda has so many stories to tell, some uplifting and positive and some sad and frustrating but I...

Apr 18, 202340 min

Dr Catharine Denning - Skin Advice That You'll Love

It was such a pleasure to welcome cosmetic doctor Catharine Denning on the podcast for this skin focussed episode. Catharine is not only incredibly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things skin but she speaks so much sense and I know you'll love the advice that she gives when it comes to routines and how to keep our skin vibrant and healthy. (She has some great product recommendations too). I also really enjoyed chatting about tweakments with Catharine. Her approach to the likes o...

Apr 15, 202353 min

Minipod - Barrier Protection, Blood Tests and SPF

In this week's minipod I tell you about a new Murad range that's targeted at really sensitive skin and will really protect your skin's barrier. I also chat about the importance of using SPF, particularly when we're using harsh actives. Following a few health things coming up in a recent set of blood tests, I also talk about the importance of getting things checked and asking your GP for a blood test, particularly if you're feeling a bit tired/down/lacklustre. Finally I tell you a bit about my re...

Apr 13, 202310 min

Bryony and Nicola - Tits & Bits, 4D Cinema Hysteria and Our Beauty Picks

Oh gosh, I don't even know where to start with the description of this week's podcast. In a nutshell, we discuss an idea that my sister and I came up with for Only Fans and Bryony is pretty shocked. Bryony also talks about a rather violent 4D Cinema experience where she was pummelled in the back by her seat. We also chat friend dates, a recent date with Louis that went a bit wrong and of course we have beauty recommendations galore. Remember that Bryony and I would love to answer your dilemmas b...

Apr 11, 202344 min

Dr Richard Marques - The No BS Celebrity Dentist

If you've ever looked at Rylan Clark's teeth and thought wow they're white, then you're looking at the work of celebrity dentist Dr Richars Marques. (His celebrity client list reads like an issue of Hello Magazine). Richard isn't just about the celebs though. He comes from a long line of dentists and his knowledge and passion for our oral health is plain for all to see. During the episode we have an amazing chat about the things we can do to keep our teeth and mouths healthy. We also analyse som...

Apr 09, 202342 min

Minipod - My Body Treatment Edit

In this week's minipod I focus in on a selection of body serums, moisturisers and treatments that have landed on my desk recently. From simple but effective to luxurious and delicious to brimming with actives, there really is something for everyone. I don't always take the time to moisturise my body, but when I do I love the way my skin feels. As I say on the podcast, it's a bit like wearing really lovely underwear :0)

Apr 06, 202310 min

Alex Light - You Are Not A Before Picture!

In this episode my guest is the amazing Alex Light @alexlight_london. So many of you have asked for this and I was elated when Alex agreed to join me for a chat. Alex is best known for being a body confidence influencer who works tirelessly to help women across the world feel better in their own skin. During our conversation Alex tells me about the long journey that she has been on to feel good in her own skin. She is so open and honest about the things that led her to have an eating disorder an...

Apr 04, 202346 min

Pauline Paterson - YOUR gorgeous SKIN!

*This episode is in partnership with Dr Paw Paw and their new skincare range YOUR gorgeous SKIN* In this episode I get to know Pauline Paterson, the amazing co-founder of Dr Paw Paw. Pauline talks about the journey that her and husband Johnny have been on to build their incredible business which to this day remains independent. As well as chatting about her journey, Pauline talks about the inspiration for their brand new skincare range "YOUR gorgeous SKIN", a collection of products that have the...

Apr 01, 202355 min

Minipod - Tiktok Beauty Trends, The Beauty Oscars and A Cult Fragrance

In this week's minipod I talk about some of the trends on Tiktok that most definitely need to be taken with a pinch of salt. I also chat about my night at the CEW Beauty Awards Demonstration Evening where I encountered some incredible brands both old and new. I continue with a chat about a new perfume from Molton Brown that is incredible and a cult perfume that has actually become infamous on Tiktok...I give my views. Finally I have some makeup and skincare recommendations for you...and all in 1...

Mar 30, 202310 min

Bryony and Nicola - Dates Gone Wrong, Skeletor and Our Beauty Edit

Bryony and I laughed a lot during the making of this episode. We have a lot to catch up on including surprising occurences on dates, why Bryony might go on Only Fans, our morning at the House of Commons and the man who annoyed us so much that we've christened him skeletor, plus much much more. Of course there's a whole load of fabulous beauty recommendations in there too. We also announce our new Agony Aunt Service. DM us with your problems and we'll try and answer them on the pod! Enjoy Outspok...

Mar 28, 202354 min

Gloria John - A Beauty-Filled Hollywood Story

In this episode I meet the charming actress Gloria John. Gloria tells her incredible story of escaping an abusive father and leaving Korea aged 14. From there she trained to become a dentist and eventually pursued her dream of acting. She is now starring in the Amazon Prime dark comedy The Consultant. During the episode Gloria tells her story from leaving home at a young age to conquering Hollywood. (I love her honesty and authenticity). Later we chat about what beauty menas to her and go into h...

Mar 25, 202346 min

Minipod - My Red Lipstick Edit and The Importance of Fragrance

In this episode I start with an honest chat about how hard it is when relatives become ill and how when you are in your 40's you suddenly find that your responsibilities can increase in quite a challenging way. This then leads to a chat about the joy of red lipstick and how I found myself reaching for one today to give me a bit of strength and joy at a hard time. I then chat through some of my favourite red lippies of the moment. Finally, in celebration of National Fragrance Week I have a brief ...

Mar 23, 202312 min

Dr Meg Arroll - Tiny Traumas

In this episode I chat to psychologist, author and scientist Dr Meg Arroll. Meg and I use her new book "Tiny Traumas" as a starting point for a fascinating and enlightening chat about the things that we face in our everday lives that can affect us and leave us with a certain amount of trauma that we often just push aside. Meg tells us how we can deal with this trauma and talks about the importance of taking the time to understand how things affect us and how we can work to make our lives easier ...

Mar 21, 202340 min
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