Barefaced Chat

Where is the aesthetics industry heading next? In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Julien Tordjmann joins Kelly Saynor to share his perspective on innovation, product rollouts, and the changes shaping the industry’s future. 💬 Together, they dive into: The latest innovations driving the aesthetics industry What it takes to roll out products in a competitive market Key insights from behind the scene...

Confidence doesn’t come from the mirror — it comes from the inside out. In this powerful episode of Barefaced Chat, Carol-Ann Reid joins Kelly Saynor to explore what it really means to rebuild identity through inner work, self-trust, and emotional health. 💬 Together, they talk about: Confidence beyond the skin Burnout, identity loss, and rebuilding with strength The nervous system and its role in...

My right-hand woman in both chaos and calm, Sharon Brown has been by my side for over a decade. In this episode, we explore what it means to wear multiple hats, A&E nurse, aesthetics manager, menopause champion, and why we trust each other with everything. A raw and real chat about safety, sisterhood, and hybrid careers in aesthetics.

On Barefaced Chat, we sit down with Karen Cody, grants specialist, arts champion, feminist thinker, and proud founding member of Skin Club. We dig into aesthetic stigma in the arts, Pamela Anderson’s beauty evolution, the power of journaling, and women in leadership. It’s thoughtful, it’s honest, it’s the conversation we all need right now. ⁠

He’s not just my son, he’s one of the biggest reasons Glutaceuticals exists. Ollie Morgan opens up about acne, autism, afro hair struggles, and the realities of growing up online. This is the most personal episode we’ve done yet, and one that will resonate with every parent, every young person, and anyone who’s ever felt seen through a screen. ⁠

From Clinique counters to mother-daughter skin journeys, Karen Thompson has seen the beauty industry from every angle. In our first episode, we talk about ageing with confidence, being a lifelong model of self-care, and how her decades of experience have shaped her approach to skin, beauty, and wellness. Karen’s timeless wisdom will leave you thinking differently about what it means to age well. ⁠

She’s the digital voice behind our brands and the heart of our content. Meet Molly Burrows, social media exec, skin-thinker, and author of The Dysfunctional Nose and I. In this episode, we talk social pressure, filters, algorithms, brand loyalty, and what working in aesthetics has taught her about real beauty.

He’s a son, a brother, a coder, and now a voice in the aesthetics space. Jake Sampson joins Barefaced Chat to talk about being a young mixed-race man navigating an industry driven by appearance. From ethical concerns to the pressures his friends face, this conversation is one we all need to hear.