Let's Get Ugly

Trish and Disha launch season 3 with Becky Bowyer (@beckyfashionstylist), the celebrity stylist behind some of the UK’s most-watched wardrobes including Michelle Keegan, Olivia Attwood and Frankie Bridge. Celebrated for her ability to fuse high street with luxury, Becky reveals how she builds standout looks, why accessories are worth the investment, and what it really takes to style personalities...

This week, we’re joined by Nina Briance—the founder and CEO of Cult Mia—who’s on a mission to revolutionise the fashion game. From a career in finance to launching a curated platform for the coolest independent designers around the globe, Nina shares the key moments that shaped her journey. We get into her pivot from consignment to drop-ship, how she’s scaling sustainability with made-to-order fas...

This week, we’re joined by Komal Nambiar—a cross-continental content creator and all-round powerhouse—who’s redefining what it means to show up authentically online. Komal opens up about her Indian heritage, the cultural identity she proudly weaves into her content, and the challenges of navigating the influencer space as a woman of colour. From calling out pay gaps and pushing for inclusivity, to...

Episode Description: This week, we’re joined by Nell Hudson—renowned actor, writer, and soon-to-be mum—who’s pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to balance creativity, career, and impending motherhood. At six and a half months pregnant, Nell shares how this chapter has brought a surprising sense of calm, helped her let go of body image insecurities, and allowed her to embrace lif...

This week, we’re joined by spiritual healer, and author Estelle Bingham, who’s here to help us get grounded in a world that feels like it’s spinning out of control. Estelle breaks down the true essence process, sharing how we can reconnect with ourselves through rituals, nature, boundaries, and intention. She opens up about the journey behind her book Manifest Your True Essen ce , diving into the...

This week, we’re joined by the radiant Moon Onyx Starr—a motivational speaker, self-empowerment expert, and age positivity advocate. Moon’s mission is simple but powerful: help people reclaim their power and live life fully on their own terms. She gets real with us about her journey, from overcoming a turbulent childhood to challenging the way we talk about ageing and beauty. We unpack the pressur...

This week, we’re joined by creative powerhouse Santu Misra, whose visionary work has helped shape the face of digital storytelling in India. After 14 years in fashion and media—and launching India’s first-ever shoppable magazine—Santu made the bold decision to leave it all behind and start fresh in London. From developing iconic digital personalities to creating viral hits like South Delhi Girls (...

This week, we’re joined by Tatiana Bellator—pastry chef, content creator, and the mastermind behind Miss Bellator Bakes. From baking at just five years old to building a thriving business, Tatiana takes us through her journey of resilience and reinvention. We dive into how her viral French alter ego skyrocketed her social media career, the dark side of the industry, and how she escaped a manipulat...

This week, we’re joined by M—content creator, author, and former stripper—for a conversation that’s as unfiltered as it is eye-opening. From reality TV chaos to navigating the adult industry, M takes us through her journey from the South of France to London, breaking down the power moves (and wild moments) along the way. She spills on what really goes down in stripping, the sales skills no one tal...

This week, we’re joined by Sarah Pascarella, who flew in from Paris for her first-ever podcast interview! She takes us through her journey from California to au pairing in France, sharing the highs and lows—from a tough first host family to falling in love with French culture (and croissants). We get into the power of journaling, how she manifested her social media career, and the cultural quirks...

This week, we’re joined by Sofia Lai—fashion stylist, visual artist, and the genius behind our looks this season. But styling is just one piece of her story. Sofia takes us through her shift from fashion to sculptural art, using her work to explore insomnia, the body, and self-acceptance. We dive into her artist residency, where she embraced vulnerability by creating in front of strangers, and get...

This week, we have a conversation that’s as raw as it is eye-opening—mental health activist and filmmaker Rosie Viva joins us for her first-ever interview about her upcoming book, Completely Normal and Totally Fine. Rosie opens up about her journey with bipolar disorder, from a life-altering moment at Stansted Airport to finding balance in the chaos. We dive into the unfiltered realities of mental...

We never get to talk about this, but today, we’re diving deep into the wild world of brand building—the highs, the lows, and the absolute chaos in between. From the impact of bad publicity to the importance of visual consistency (shoutout to that very mystical Kohl Kreatives shoot that almost threw us off track), we’re breaking it all down. We also debate whether social media disasters are actuall...

This week is extra special because we’re joined by one of our best friends, PR powerhouse Katie Braden! Katie takes us through her journey from juggling multiple jobs to building a successful freelance PR career over the past decade. We get into the rise of boutique agencies, the shift toward authenticity in influencer marketing, and how social media is reshaping the industry. Plus, we take a trip...

Join Trish and Disha in the studio for a fascinating convo with Aliénor — the makeup artist and content creator behind the viral contrast filter that’s been taking over everyone’s FYP. She breaks down how understanding your facial contrasts can literally change the way you do your makeup, why personalisation is the future of beauty, and how AI is shaking up the industry. Aliénor also gets real abo...

Join Trishna and Disha for a raw and empowering convo with singer-songwriter Shai as she gets real about navigating beauty standards, cultural identity, and life in the music industry. Shai opens up about being bullied in an all-girls school and how those experiences shaped her self-worth and creative journey. From tackling evolving beauty norms in India to building a more inclusive and supportive...

Join Trishna and Disha as they chat with Hannah Attalah, founder and creative director of Oceanus, about building a brand that’s unapologetically bold, maximalist, and empowering. Hannah opens up about her journey from launching her first collection to navigating gender discrimination in business, all while balancing luxury with inclusivity. She shares her thoughts on body positivity, the power of...

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of dating apps with Trishna and Disha on Let’s Get Ugly. This week, they’re chatting with marketing guru Elixir Nahar, who spills the tea on how dating apps are shaking up India’s dating scene. Starting as a guerrilla ambassador in Bangalore, Elixir shares her journey to becoming a marketing lead and reveals how authenticity and creativity drive the industr...

Join Trishna and Disha as they sit down with Vinay MR Mishra, senior journalist at the Bombay Times, for an insightful convo about male beauty in Bollywood. Vinay gets real about his personal journey into makeup, the evolving acceptance of men in beauty, and how influencers like Ankush Bahuguna and Ayushmann Khurrana are breaking boundaries. From skincare tips to Bollywood’s role in shaping beauty...

Join Trishna and Disha for a raw and unfiltered conversation with Ailli, the head curator at Intimacy Curator, where they get real about sexual wellness and smashing taboos in India. Ailli spills all the details on her bold career switch from consumer research to intimacy coaching, breaking down societal stigmas around s*x, intimacy, and even BDSM. They chat about the importance of making space fo...

Join Trishna and Disha as they sit down with Prachee Mashru, founder of THIS?, for an empowering chat about her journey from London to India. Prachee opens up about building a female-led agency that champions homegrown brands and artists, and the challenges of being a woman in male-dominated spaces—especially in the music industry. She dives into the importance of authenticity, shares her top thre...

Join Trishna and Disha as they sit down with multidisciplinary creative and celebrity makeup artist Nikita Chamling for her first-ever podcast appearance! In an exclusive, she shares her inspiring journey into the beauty industry. From a lockdown makeup video to becoming a trans woman in India breaking barriers, Nikita opens up about her signature approach to makeup—enhancing natural features with...

Join Trishna and Disha as they sit down with fashion stylist Shubhi Kumar, who spills all the secrets from her journey in the industry. From styling icons like Paris Hilton to India’s booming thrifting scene, Shubhi gives her expert advice on nailing a cohesive look—because hair, makeup, and clothes all matter. She also shares her favorite beauty trend, inspired by Sabrina Carpenter, and confesses...

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for the very first episode of "Let's Get Ugly" where they spill the tea on everything beauty, wellness, and lifestyle—no filters, no BS. These industry insiders and lecturers are on a mission to strip away the glossy facade and expose the raw truths behind the beauty world. Get ready for some serious myth-busting as they dive into their own journeys, sharing hi...