With over thirty years’ experience working in the beauty sector – no one quite understands the industry like Millie Kendall MBE. From sales assistant to brand owner, junior to CEO, Millie has seen it all. When she founded the British Beauty Council in 2018, which aimed to represent the voices, opinions and needs of the industry, she has no idea just how important it would become during the pandemic. Today she reveals how her tenacity and passion has taken her to number 10 and how she already has...
Sep 01, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Leading London-based photographer Jack Eames has worked with some of the leading brands, celebrities and magazine in the world, yet it’s been working on the Haircuts For Homeless project that has had the greatest impact on his life and his approach to photography Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS In the beauty industry, nothing comes easy. You have to put in the hard work, which in turn promotes respect and encourages discipline. To simplify and refine and strip...
Aug 25, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 11
As an assistant to one of the world’s leading – and most famous make-up artists – Pat McGrath, Cathyanne has worked with the very best in industry. Grateful for all the opportunities she has been given, she discusses how she now wants to use her years of knowledge to educate, promote and teach valuable skills to up and coming makeup artists. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS Education is vitally important to honing our craft, as it instils a sense of discipline ...
Aug 18, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
After a successful career as a beauty editor at a Sunday Supplement, Lauren was often found shooting editorial all over the world, interviewing celebrities and working with top industry professionals. On this episode Lauren looks back at her career and discusses the importance of building relationships as well as the stark contrast between a professional and personal life. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes the careers we envision for ourselves are buil...
Aug 11, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 9
As one of the leading powerful voices behind sustainable beauty and products with purpose, Sara has helped to transform the industry using her position at The Body Shop, Unilever and other notable brands to really make a difference. During this episode, Sara chats with Lan about how makeup has helped her deliver some of the key messages throughout her career. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS You always need to choose products that reflect the values you hold de...
Aug 04, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 8
After applying for BBC1’s Glow Up series one on a whim and reaching the top three, Leigh Easthope has overcome his colour blindness to achieve his makeup artistry dreams. On this episode Leigh chats about how he has learnt to adapt and use his colour deficiency to his advantage and inspire others. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS When we are affected by colourblindness, the prevailing wisdom from those above us can often be negative - industries can be closed o...
Jul 28, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Celebrity stylist Charlene Campbell has over 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry - working her way from the cupboard to designing and founding her own clothing line. Using her knowledge and insight she has been able to produce a range of ethical, timeless pieces that celebrities love. Today she tells us how she has balanced her career and family life to find success. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS It can be incredibly empowering to find a group of ar...
Jul 21, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
As a trailblazer for cruelty-free, vegan products celebrity make-up artist Justine Jenkins has been one of the major forces in raising awareness in the cosmetics industry. This passion led to her writing Sustainable Beauty in December 2021 and today she discusses how if you speak your truth and show passion you can have an impact – and find success. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS A lot of marketing language covers up the truth about the lack of awareness in t...
Jul 14, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Journalist, Editor and Marketing Lecturer Hannah Kane reveals how magazines have had to adapt to post-covid times, the secrets every brand NEEDS to know and how she uses her passion for horses to switch off. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS When it comes to choosing our path in life, it is far better to follow our hearts into something that truly fulfils us. Make-up allows us to experiment with our identities. It allows us to externally represent the personalit...
Jul 07, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
With a career spanning nearly three decades, Caroline Barnes is a well-respected make-up artist who has navigated her career through multiple industry changes, motherhood, the new era of social media and a pandemic to remain one of the leading voices. Today she discusses with Lan how having integrity is one of the key elements to longevity and her top tips for starting out as a makeup artist. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS Contracts between artists and brands...
Jun 30, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 3
As the Global Senior Vice President of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging) for EverCommerce, the parent company for business management software company, Timely, Mary Haddock-Staniland is a leading voice and committed advocate for the LGBTQ community. Championing change and inclusion, today she discusses with Lan what it really means to be an ally and how the beauty industry can work together to improve visibility for the community Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software...
Jun 23, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
BBC1 Glow Up Series Two Runner Up and Social Media Sensation James Mac, discusses the harsh reality of being thrown into the spotlight on the hit show, what it’s meant for his career so far and how he plans to take his talent and skills to the next level. Brought to you by Timely Business Management Software KEY TAKEAWAYS It takes courage to not just choose the path in life that we will follow, but also to identify our true personality, and share it with the world. Challenges are there to help u...
Jun 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The Power Of Make-Up returns for its incredible second season! From the 17th June, join your host Lan Nguyen-Grealis, as she talks to a specially selected roster of industry powerhouses, about their roles, their talents, and what the power of make-up means to them. VALUABLE RESOURCES This episode of the Power of Makeup podcast was brought to you by Timely Business Management Software. For 40% off your subscription for the first 6 months enter the code POWEROFMAKEUP at the checkout and start a fr...
Jun 06, 2022•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Daniel Sandler, AKA “the Patron Saint of Blusher”, is an international makeup artist and the founder of Daniel Sandler Cosmetics. Daniel is the creative force behind the brand’s iconic products, including the multi award-winning and cult Watercolour Liquid Cheek Colour. Daniel joins Lan to discuss his influences, his identity, and how he created his own unique brand. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes the very act of seeing transformation happening before our eyes, can have a transformative effect upon the...
Jun 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 12
This week, Lan talks to freelance brand consultant, Christina Aristodemou, one of the most sought after consultants and beauty PRs, having worked with the likes of NARS and QMS Medicosmetics. Christina discusses her vast experience in the sector, the places from which she has drawn her inspiration, the power of make-up and how it can empower us in positive ways, and how collaboration can inspire and ignite us. KEY TAKEAWAYS The power of make-up is that it energises our soul. When we look good, w...
Jun 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 11
This week, Lan talks to singer, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality, Kimberley Wyatt, and her husband, model and broadcaster, Max Rogers, about the ways in which they find inspiration in each other, the unique qualities that can be found in everyone, and how they are encouraging their family to be creative and positive. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we look around in the world, the ones who try to inject positivity and creativity will not find fault in something bad, but focus instead...
Jun 02, 2021•39 min•Ep. 10
Multi-award winning and world-renowned hairdresser Errol Douglas MBE discusses how he believes hard work and natural flair for styling has been the key to his long term success. Although an ambassador for leading brands, such as Dyson and Living Proof, and former President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, Errol explains why his new role with NHS Blood Transplant could be his most important to date. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is not always the case that we choose careers. Sometimes, both in busi...
May 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 9
Iconic milliner, Louis Mariette is known for flamboyant designs and elegant creations. In this episode he discusses how he embraces his love for travel, art and culture in all of his designs - and how the key to happiness is appreciating our privileges and make the most out of them. KEY TAKEAWAYS Those who arrive from outside a culture often have to work harder in order to prove themselves, but this also causes them to work harder and be more dedicated. If you have a dream then you will tend to ...
May 19, 2021•29 min•Ep. 8
In this week's show, Lan talks to specialist hair and beauty photographer, John Rawson, about the value of collaboration, why confidence is an essential component in success, and how to recognise your own gifts and talents. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes we find our calling in life because we naturally find certain tasks easy - we excel at something that others find difficult. The main ingredient in finding success is the confidence in ourselves that comes from knowing we can do a job well, as well as ...
May 12, 2021•22 min•Ep. 7
Fascinated with faces from a young age due to her adopted childhood, Phyllis Cohen chats to Lan about how she turned her obsession with facial features and natural flair for creativity, into a passion for make-up and transformation. Although she had no formal training, Phyllis soon became one of the go-to celebrity make-up artist in the 80’s, Phyllis painting the likes of David Bowie, Tina Turner and Janet Jackson before struggling with her anxieties and the ever-changing industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS...
May 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 6
This week, Lan talks to British fashion disruptor, social campaigner and author of Be Yourself Everyone Else is Taken, Daniel Lismore. Described as "England’s Most Eccentric Dresser", Daniel Lismore opens up about his journey from fashion fanatic to world-renowned artist and author. A dedicated social campaigner, Daniel discusses how his belief in spreading kindness has united communities and causes throughout the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Make up and fashion has the power to change us – to affect ea...
Apr 28, 2021•27 min•Ep. 5
This week, Lan meets global make-up artist, brand founder, and industry expert, Ruby Hammer MBE. One of the leading voices in the beauty industry, Ruby discusses how she’s learned to pick her battles, trust her instincts, and use her inner armour to face diversity in what she still deems a man’s world, in order to achieve success and recognition over the last 25 years KEY TAKEAWAYS We take our inspiration and our strength from the generations that guide us. This is why it is so important to prov...
Apr 21, 2021•41 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Lan is joined multi award-winning hairdresser and head of education at Toni & Guy, Cos Sakkas. With a career spanning over 28 years, Cos tells us his secret to long term success and how he is still inspired to keep pushing and learning every day KEY TAKEAWAYS Careers are kept fresh by experimentation and challenge. You keep your hunger alive by doing new things. The best way to thrive in the industry is to always adapt. Those who embrace change and use it to go further, are ...
Apr 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 3
The man behind the outfits, Karl Willett, is a celebrity stylist based in London. Karl’s client list reads like a who’s who of an A-list invite list. Passionate about empowering individuals to embrace their personality and style, rather than obsess over trends, it’s no wonder Paloma Faith, Kylie Minogue, Amanda Holden and Jennifer Hudson are just a few of the names who have him on speed dial. Yet, he fell into the career after embellishing his CV and believing in his creative flair. Today, Lan a...
Apr 07, 2021•40 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Power Of Make-Up - In this series world-renowned make-up artist and author of two bestselling books Lan Nguyen-Grealis takes you through her little black book of beauty industry contacts. Together they delve into their inspiration, explore how make-up has transformed their lives, discuss key collaborations, the secrets to longevity and how they have worked to tackle inclusivity and diversity head on In the first episode, TV presenter and model Lisa Snowdon, 49, discusses how self-...
Mar 31, 2021•35 min•Ep. 1
