What a refreshing and enlightening interview this was! Dr Emily Leeming is a true gut expert (not one of the many people online who purport to be one) who has studied our microbiomes more than anyone I've ever encountered and is on a mission to help us feel better by looking after our "2nd brains" in a simple yet really effective way. During the episode we chat about the microbes that live on and in our body and how without them we would find it hard to survive. Emily myth busts in a big way, ex...
Aug 17, 2024•40 min
In this week's minipod I'm sharing wisdom from some of the most brilliant women that I've spoken to.... wisdom about mental health, wisdom about chasing your career dreams, wisdom about womens health and why vaginal oestroegen might help you with a plethora of issues including UTIs and incontinence. I also needed to add a bit of beauty in so you'll hear about my current skincare too. I think this is a really important episode and hope it empowers you to take control of a few aspects of your life...
Aug 15, 2024•11 min
Bryony and I have such a great catch up this week. As ever we cover a lot of ground including: The weirdest argument that I've ever had with Chris (involving green icing and aliens) Bryony's hippy festival experience My tips for overcoming a very embarrassing situation The best top ever that can be worn without a bra Bryony's ultimate lip treatment And lots more.... Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Aug 13, 2024•55 min
My guest in this episode is psychotherapist, bestselling author, speaker and incredible human being Anna Mathur. Anna talks about mental health in the most approachable of ways, often opening up about her own challenges and sharing how she has overcome them. She has written a series of exceptional books aimed at new mothers but her most recent one, The Uncomfortable Truth is for absolutely everyone and is all about facing and accepting our deepest fears in order to live freely and peacefully. Du...
Aug 10, 2024•46 min
In this week's Minipod I'm talking about my return to using skincare brand Klira (now that my barrier is finally repaired) and the huge difference that I've seen already. I also mention an excellent eye makeup remover for sensitive eyes, my absolute top makeup brand of the moment and some more truly great products. I'm also updating you on #redefineyouth (em-powered by Tropic Skincare) and some of the challenges that I've completed this week. I read out emails from you my fellow Outspoken Beauti...
Aug 08, 2024•13 min
In this episode I have a long overdue catch up with Beauty Editor and digital creator Alessandra Steinherr. Alex was the Beauty Director of Glamour Magazine for over a decade and then launched her own beauty consultancy business. As well as being hugely popular on social media, Alex is currently the beauty editor of The Glossary Magazine. During the episode Alex and I chat about how her career has pivotted, the ups and downs of life on TikTok, passion for fragrance and the beauty products that A...
Aug 06, 2024•59 min
The Mini Mini Pod is back with two really excellent recommendations (if I do say so myself). The bronzer in particular has become my new favourite makeup item xx
Aug 05, 2024•4 min
This episode is supported and (em)powered by Tropic Skincare I am so excited to introduce you one of the kindest, funniest, biggest personalities in the beauty industry. Carlton Connell is the MD of Tropic Skincare and during this episode he tells me about his incredible journey from West End star to the heart of the beauty industry and how a chance meeting with Tropic's CEO Susie Ma was to shape his career in the most amazing way. As well as Carlton's journey, we have a brilliant discussion abo...
Aug 03, 2024•36 min
*Tropic Skincare are supporting the entire #RedefineYouth project* In this week's minipod I'm telling you about something that I've been planning for a long time. For the next couple of months or so I'm challenging us to think about being youthful in a whole new way and in doing so, to hopefully change how we feel about ourselves forever. During the minipod I'll talk about what made me come up with #redefineyouth and how we can all take part in a project that I hope will make us feel confident, ...
Aug 01, 2024•9 min
It's your fortnightly dose of Bryony Blake style shenanigans. This week we're talking about: Boat parties in Ibiza (with beds) An extremely unsexy moment involving progesterone and an unfortunate pose Where Bryony was when all the computers stopped working We answer lots of your beauty questions and there's an amazing fragrance recommendation. I think you'll enjoy this one :0) xx...
Jul 30, 2024•48 min
It's not every day you get to chat to a real life, modern day witch and my conversation with Semra Haksever @mamamooncandles is something I'll never forget. Semra describes herself as an eclectic witch, intuitive, healer and empath and I love her description of what a witch is: “A witch is a woman who emerges from deep within herself. She is a woman who has honestly explored her light and learned to celebrate her darkness. She is a woman who is able to fall in love with the magnificent possibili...
Jul 27, 2024•42 min
There are so many brilliant new products around and I was in the mood for a good delve into what I'm liking and testing at the moment for this week's minipod. I'll be talking about a new barrier loving skincare live from the derm who treats Lady Gaga and The Kardashian's, a beautiful moisturising emulsion from one of Lisa Eldridge's favourite brands, a rosy/bronzy glow that is irresistible, a bronzing fluid from a top skincare brand and lots more. I'll link to all products mentioned in my Instag...
Jul 25, 2024•12 min
It was such a pleasure to record this episode! Claudia Talsma is one of the loveliest people I have come across in the beauty industry and is also co-founder of some truly excellent brands including Rosalique which is specifically for those of us who struggle with sensitive, rosacea prone skin. As well as doing great things in beauty, Claudia lives in the country side, surrounded by animals which are hugely important to her. During the episode we talk about Claudia's career, working with her par...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr
Let's start the week with a recommendation for the ultimate feel good, refreshing and quite frankly gorgeous scent that you'll be splashing all over yourself this summer.
Jul 22, 2024•3 min
In this episode I get to know the exceptionally talented makeup artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis aka Lans London. Lan is a world renownded artist and is the woman behind many of the most famous faces around including Raye and Paloma Faith. During the episode we chat about Lan's incredible journey and how this self taught artist went from doing makeovers for women who were having professional photos taken to becoming one of the most coveted makeup artists in the world.
Jul 20, 2024•52 min
This week's minipod is a bit of a catch up. I chat about my (really positive) experience of micro-blading, why I'm taking progesterone pessaries and what my hormones are doing and where I'm at with my skincare.
Jul 18, 2024•10 min
The lovely and super talented makeup artist Bryony Blake is back and this week we're chatting about my interview with a real life witch and the quesitonable experience I had with a psychic. Bryony has had an amazing makeup experience and we're chatting about relationships where we felt inferior to our other halves. There's also Bryony's experience of ear seeds and lots more thrown in for good measure. xx
Jul 16, 2024•41 min
In today's Mini Mini Pod I talk about the amazing benefits of The Nue Co's fragrance Forest Lungs and how I use it when I'm feeling below par.
Jul 15, 2024•4 min
Laura Dowling is the person that every woman needs in her life and I'm so happy to have her as my guest in this incredibly informative episode. Laura, who is a highly experienced pharmacist, wants women to learn how to take control of their health and spends a lot of her time demystifying and debunking myths about medication and medical conditions. She also has toured Ireland encouraging women to learn and be open about sex, vulvas, menopause and so much more. As well as all of this amazing work...
Jul 13, 2024•42 min
In this week's minipod I'm answering some of questions that you asked me on Instagram. Amongst other things I cover "pheremone scents" that smell irresistibly sensual when worn alone but also layer perfectly. I'm also talking about my favourite sex toy, how my anxiety is and I chat through my favourite mascaras. Loved recording this. Feel free to send your questions over any time to @outspokenbeautynicola.
Jul 11, 2024•11 min
In this episode I'm listing some of my favourite summer holiday products. (It's like one big rain fest in the UK at the moment so I'm indulging in a bit of escapism). I can absolutely vouch for all of the products I talk about. They do what they say they will and many of them are an utter pleasure to use and fill me with instant holiday joy. From fragrance to spf to a super light but hydrating body oil to the product that will keep your skin in check, I've got you covered.
Jul 09, 2024•16 min
In this week's mini mini pod I'm talking about a product that really helps to calm me down. I also mention how you can cleverly use scent to make positive associations that will help you when things are more challenging.
Jul 08, 2024•4 min
My guest this week is the perfect woman to listen to if you're already getting stressed at the thought of wearing a bikini this summer. Katie Sturino is a body acceptance advocate, founder of the amazing brand Megababe (they do the best anti-chafe stick in the business) and author of the brilliant book "Body Talk". During the episode we talk about the moment that Katie realised that it wasn't just her who was unhappy about her body but also a lot of the women who had the bodies that she dreamt. ...
Jul 06, 2024•48 min
This week I had the honour of interviewing Lans Nguyen-Grealis, one of the world's truly great makeup artists. Every time you see Raye or Paloma Faith looking fabulous, you can bet your bottom dollar that Lans was the woman who made them up. Anyway, following our amazing interview (coming soon), Lans let me have a good old look at her (huge) makeup kit and also made some excellent recommendations which I'm sharing with you on this week's minipod. I'll also be talking about the affordable cabinet...
Jul 04, 2024•11 min
I know I know...this is meant to be a beauty podcast! But the thing is that once Bryony and I start talking we basically have no idea where the conversation is going to go! This week we chat through Glastonbury and lost tents Nudist Festival etiquette and our feelings about the Killing Kittens Sex Cruise How we feel about the general election and why we both HATE it when politicians feed us BS Makeup by Mario Some great beauty products Also.. as promised, the shoes that I mention are from Esska....
Jul 02, 2024•42 min
If you're looking for warm skin, bursts of fresh neroli and the most sensual dry down...if you like Tom Ford Neroli Portofino but want something a bit different....if you want a scent that simmers on warm skin but is also bursting with sunlight, then you need to listen to today's mini mini pod xx
Jul 01, 2024•4 min
In this episode I'm joined by presenter, Sunday Times bestseller, Mum, former popstar and all round wonderful woman Frankie Bridge. Frankie and I had so much fun recording this episode and cover a whole host of beauty related topics including products and beauty habits that make Frankie feel great, how Frankie's attitude to beauty and the way she feels about herself has changed as she's got older, Frankie busts some beauty myths and we also have a great chat about how we apporoach mum life. Fran...
Jun 29, 2024•41 min
Thanks for all of the questions you asked me on Instagram (@outspokenbeautynicola) this week. I'm chatting about brown mascara, the Lisa Eldridge products that I recommend, Led Masks, the best upper eyelid eyeliners and I also tell you about a sensational fragrance. Enjoy :0)
Jun 27, 2024•15 min
When I started Outspoken Beauty I knew that beauty was the perfect starting point for deeper conversations and this week's guest is the perfect example of this. Sallyha Din has a huge story to tell about family, culture and the challenges of shrugging off others' expectations in order to forge your own path. This is the story of how a woman who was expected to abide by strict cultural rules went her own way and reclaimed her body, her image and her passions. Sallyha Din is a passionate motorcycl...
Jun 25, 2024•52 min
In this week's Mini Mini Pod I tell you about the perfect red/orange lipstick that made me feel so glamorous over the weekend. I also have the perfect fragrance for you if you're someone who doesn't gravitate towards Chanel no 5 but wish that you did. Finally I tell you how I've turned my skin around after my terrible inflammation last week.
Jun 24, 2024•6 min
