Thread Talks

In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti sits down with Kathleen Baird-Murray, journalist, entrepreneur, and beauty expert. Kathleen reveals why her fragrance sat in a drawer for nearly a decade and why waiting made it better. She dives into the overwhelming world of wellness, the power of consistency, and the art behind perfume’s top and base notes. She also talks plastic surgery’s comeback,...

In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita is joined by Jessica Clarke, former Victoria’s Secret model turned entrepreneur and founder of Mother Made, a groundbreaking functional mushroom brand that is 100% mushrooms and 100% organic. Hear Jessica’s inspiring journey from the fashion industry to overcoming chronic burnout at just 24, and how she discovered wellness through mushrooms. Listen now to le...

In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita is joined by celebrity brow specialist Jaimineey Patel, who’s been an integral part of the Blink Brow Bar journey for the past 18 years. As the expert behind some of the most sought-after brows in the industry, Jaimineey's story began at just 16 in India, where she first discovered her passion for threading. Since then, she’s trained over 200 therapists, int...

In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita sits down with Nicola Elliott, former magazine journalist and founder of NEOM Wellbeing, to talk about building a brand before “wellness” was even a thing. Nicola shares how years in the fast-paced world of fashion journalism led to burnout and anxiety, and how that experience pushed her to retrain as a nutritionist and aromatherapist. What started as blendi...

We’re kicking off Season Five of Thread Talks with one of British beauty’s most influential figures: Sarah Chapman, the UK’s most sought-after facialist. With over 25 years of experience combining facial aesthetics, aromatherapy, and cosmetic science, Sarah has treated royalty, A-listers, and beauty insiders alike. She’s the founder of the award-winning Skinesis range and a pioneer in results-driv...

In the latest episode of Thread Talks, we are thrilled to welcome Award-winning hair stylist, Author and Entrepreneur, the remarkable Charlotte Mensah.  Charlotte’s inspiring journey began in UK, before moving to Ghana and back to the UK, where she discovered her passion for hairstyling after the loss of her mother. By styling her own hair and that of her sisters, she found joy in a challengi...

Welcome to this episode of Thread Talks, where we’re immersed into the world of cosmetics with award-winning beauty journalist and consultant, Olivia Falcon.  As the founder of the Editors List - a premier source for expert advice on the world’s top cosmetic procedures and practitioners - Olivia brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the industry. Formerly the Health and Beauty Dire...

In our latest episode of Thread Talks, we dive into the world of beauty and fashion with the fabulous Issy Francis-Baum, a British model and content creator who has been a Blink OG since the age of 15!  Known for her flawless skin and makeup routine, Issy learned more about beauty while being part of the cast of "Made in Chelsea" in 2022, where she discovered the importance of being camera-re...

In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti is joined by Professional Makeup Artist, James Mac. Best known for his insanely creative transformations and impressive celebrity clientele, you may know him from the UK’s biggest make-up competition TV series, BBC’s Glow Up. From exploring the art of eyeliner in secret to becoming runner up for BBC’s Glow Up Season 2, James takes us through his journe...

To kick off Season 4 of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti is joined by award-winning British journalist, chef and restaurateur, Ravinder Bhogal – founding her Marylebone restaurant, Jikoni and widely known for her signature cooking style, fusing immigrant cuisines.  Join us as we dive deep into Ravinder’s journey opening her Marylebone restaurant Jikoni, fusing immigrant cuisines, Ravinder’s marvell...

From the Thread Talks archive, we welcome Lisa Armstrong to the brow sofa. British author and journalist, OBE and Fashion Director of the Daily Telegraph, the fabulous Lisa Armstrong joins Vanita Parti, Founder of Blink Brow Bar to discuss fashion trends, beauty, work and lifestyle. “Wear it with conviction and you’re there.” Lisa’s favourite brow era was Brooke Shields’ iconic thick brows of the...

From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Thea Green MBE to the brow sofa. Founder of Nails Inc, Thea Green is an awe-inspiring serial entrepreneur, and the first to bring the speedy nail bar to the UK at just 23 years old. A true innovator, Thea and Vanita talk about beauty routines, dream brows and desert island must-have's. ‘I feel like when I have my brows done - that grooming always makes me...

  From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Jeremy Langmead to the brow sofa. Ever charming, Jeremy Langmead has spent his career in fashion and lifestyle journalism, writing for The Times, Esquire and Mr Porter, as well as writing his own book ‘Vain Glorious: A shameless guide for men who want to look their best’. ‘It was quite gobsmacking to see how the right shape or colour, or the right...

From the Thread Talks archives, Vanita is joined on the brow sofa by Lily Pebbles. Lifestyle content creator, OG beauty blogger and mother of two, Lily Pebbles has built a career sharing her trusted advice and product recommendations. ‘My one desert Island product would have to be the clear brow gel!’    As a real super fan of a brow shape and with an enviable pair of arches herself, we...

From the Thread Talks archive, we're joined on the brow sofa by Celebrity Make-up Artist, Hannah Martin. World class celebrity make-up artist and author, Hannah Martin joined Vanita to discuss her favourite make-up trends, top beauty tips and the celebrity clients she would love to work her make-up magic on. Listen to Hannah's take on the thin brow trend, and how to achieve it without losing your...

From the Thread Talks archives, we're joined on the brow sofa by Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey. Stylist extraordinaire, sustainable fashion advocate and writer, Ginnie discovered Blink Brow Bar during her time at Vogue, and ever since, brows have been an integral part of her beauty regime. “So many people think ‘I definitely don’t have time to do my brows’ well it’s a bit like brushing your teeth, to me!...

From the Thread Talks archive, we welcome Estée Lalonde to the brow sofa. ’When my brows are done, I honestly feel like everything else is gonna be ok’’ Social Media influencer, podcast host and Founder of wellness and body care brand, Mirror Water, we caught up with Estée to hear about her morning routine and the wellness rituals that give her the most confidence. Follow Estee: @esteelalonde Shop...

From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Ateh Jewel to the brow sofa. "As you get older, you realise how important a structured brow is to a face- it’s like a good bra!" A beauty journalist, diversity advocate and more recently, Founder of Ateh Jewel Beauty, we loved catching up with the exuberant Ateh on her boundless career spanning over 20 years. Discussing the ever-changing beauty indus...

From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Anita Rani to the brow sofa. Writer, radio and TV presenter, we’ll never forget the moment Anita presented the Queens Diamond Jubilee in a sari - “Nothing makes me feel more feminine than wearing a sari.” Join us as we talk to Anita about her experience growing up in eighties Yorkshire with her Punjabi family, her incredible book 'The Right Sort of Girl'...

Susannah Taylor is an award-winning beauty and wellbeing editor, formerly writing for Vogue and Glamour before founding health & beauty platform, Get The Gloss. More recently, Susannah has launched The Glow Gazette, a newsletter made for the Modern Midlifer, with topics spanning wellness, beauty and lifestyle. Speaking with Vanita, Susannah shares her top-tips for a healthy lifestyle, the brow...

Vanita is joined on the brow sofa by Rebekah Brown, Founder of MPowder - the world’s first plant-based supplement powder range crafted to target the physiological and emotional effects of the menopause. After entering peri-menopause at 45, Rebekah found it difficult to get the support and advice she needed to tackle both the physical changes and the emotional impact these hormonal changes were hav...

Rosie Green is an award-winning journalist and author, best known for her sharing her relationship and beauty advice in You Magazine, as well as her best-selling book How To Heal A Broken Heart. After navigating a marriage break up, Rosie shares her expert advice for facing challenging times in our relationships, the importance of good friends, and learning to love yourself. From first date make-u...

Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg are the co-founders of Otiumberg, a sustainable, timeless jewellery brand founded in 2016. As sisters and business partners, Christie and Rosanna speak on building a brand together, navigating the work-life balance and the jewellery pieces that everybody needs in their collection. Follow Christie: @christiewollenberg Follow Rosanna @rosannawollenberg Otiumberg: http...

Amanda Lamb is one of the UK's most recognised TV presenters, best known for her time on A Place In The Sun, and more recently, Holiday Homes In The Sun. With a passion for travel, interiors and beauty, Amanda shares her favourite holiday destinations, beauty-bag must-have's and the BBB London product she can't live without. A busy mum of 2, Amanda speaks on introducing her teen daughter to the wo...

Vanita is joined on the brow sofa by Akash Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Fable & Mane; the Ayurvedic-inspired hair wellness brand that has taken the beauty world by storm. Growing up in a British-Indian household, Akash speaks on the importance of heritage, the inspiration behind Fable & Mane and why ancient Indian beauty rituals are having their moment in the beauty lan...