Unfiltered

We’ve all thought it: I want to make something out of myself. So, we start brainstorming. We ask ourselves, what we could do? We might tell our friends, start a Google drive and make a few contacts but somewhere between the commas and calls, we stagger. Self-doubt, money, and life continue blocking us at every corner until we talk ourselves into stopping. In this episode, I unpack what it means to...

How would you console a colleague if they had a tantrum? What excuse would you give your five year old if they asked why next year’s sales projections were late? It’s strange to imagine competing worlds overlapping, but how we react to demands, challenges and responsibilities in both intertwine. In this episode, I reveal how you can step into work and home like a good leader: for your kids, collea...

It doesn’t matter if it’s your first, third or last child - parenting is never easy and contrary to what we may be led to believe - technology hasn’t necessarily helped. Navigating parenthood and finding your style of doing things takes time, but teaching your kids boundaries and trust (especially around screen time), can take even longer. In this episode I share how my parenting style has changed...

Skincare can be overwhelming. As women, we can spend so much time and money buying the ‘best’ products out there to achieve healthy clean skin, only to be left disappointed. I know what it’s like to be on both sides which is why this episode I’ll be demystifying skincare once and for all. I’ll be sharing my routine for clear skin, the ins and outs of ethical skincare, and my tips on achieving...

All of us need a supportive community; to celebrate with during the good times and lean on with the bad. Yet, finding a group of people who make us feel seen and understood through the highs and lows of life is often easier said than done. In this episode, I share how I found a thriving community of like-minded women through a Facebook group, how all of us can embrace vulnerability to seek compani...

If you’re feeling the pressure to do a bit everything – all at once, you’re not alone. When it comes to juggling motherhood and a career, plus your own wellbeing, it’s normal to feel like your best is never enough. But, it simply doesn’t have to be this way. This week, I’m busting the myth that we have to ‘do it all.’ Instead, I share how we can challenge our idea of perfection, be more compassion...

For many of us, money is a deeply sensitive and often triggering topic. Yet, our ability to properly manage our finances has never been more timely. It’s not too late to get in control. In this episode, I divulge my relationship with money and the strategies I use to manage my finances. I also share how we as women can grow to stop feeling guilty about this area of our life and how we can reevalua...

Often, we can feel torn between our desire to achieve a certain lifestyle and our values. For me, the struggle has always been between growing a successful business and my passion for the environment. But, over time, I’ve learnt how to reconcile the two.  In this episode, I reveal how the beauty industry contributes to waste and how we as consumers can be more environmentally conscious. I als...

For so many of us, the idea of self-care has become synonymous with massages, red wine and retail therapy. It causes us to feel wracked with guilt and consumed with anxiety over spending time away from our family, or dabbling in our vices. But, for me, the notion of self-care has become a necessity for my survival.  This week, I reveal how my perspective on self-care has evolved over the year...

For all the mums out there who struggle to get through the day or feel torn between their duties as a mum and their desire for something more, this episode is for you.  This week, I share my own journey about becoming a mum: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I also dive deeper into my coping mechanisms during the really tough days and how I’ve learnt to stay true to my desires, even when I’m e...

In this day and age, there’s a temptation to look at other women who are doing well in business and think that they’re an overnight success. But, in my case, this ‘overnight success’ was 10 years in the making.  This week, I’m sharing the story of how I started and grew Adorn Cosmetics. From filling up makeup pots on my kitchen floor, dealing with often harsh judgement from other women, and d...

The rise of social media means that we now have more opportunity than ever to pursue our passions and make a living. But as I reveal in today’s episode, the glossy facade you see online can often be too good to be true.  This week, I share my thoughts on navigating fear and comparison in a world that’s always pushing us to strive for more. I also dive deeper into my diagnosis with Hyperemesis...

Welcome to the Beauty, Business, and Babies Podcast, with me, Briony Kennedy, founder of Adorn Cosmetics. In this very first episode, I’m going back to the start of my ten-year journey and sharing the experiences and lessons that got me to where I am today. Tune in to hear about my ventures into the beauty world and how I’ve come to let go of the expectations I placed on myself as a business owner...

Every fortnight, join Briony Kennedy, founder of Adorn Cosmetics, as she talks about the tears and triumphs that come with navigating beauty, business, and babies. Brought to you by Adorn Cosmetics and produced by The Peers Project. Premiers 27th January. To be the first to know when Episode 1 drops, subscribe to the podcast.  Follow along: Follow Briony Kennedy on Instagram: http://bit.ly/Br...