Life In Charms with Annoushka Ducas MBE

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes her dear friend Chrissy Rucker OBE for a moving conversation about beauty, resilience and the small symbols that carry us through life. From a childhood anchored by her beloved Jack Russell, Fleur, to a lucky diamond-set horseshoe and a deeply personal cross charm inspired by her mother’s birthstone, Chrissy reflects on love, family ritual, and...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Thomasina “Tommi” Miers, chef, restaurateur and co-founder of Wahaca. Known for bringing the vibrancy of Mexican food and culture to the UK, Tommi’s work blend creativity, sustainability and activism in equal measure. From food to family, her story is driven by a belief that what we eat and where it comes from, has the power to change the world...

Quite literally changing the way we see the world! In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Marine Tanguy - French entrepreneur, art advocate and founder of MT Art Agency. Through her work, Marine has reshaped how artists are supported and how creativity lives beyond gallery walls. At the heart of her vision is a belief that the images we surround ourselves with shape how we feel, abo...

A life rooted in beauty, nature and resilience. In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Willow Crossley - florist, author and creative force. From a nature-filled childhood in Wales to a career rooted in creativity, Willow’s world is one of warmth, honesty and finding beauty even when life isn’t effortless. Alongside flowers and books, she shares the realities of building a business,...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Jamie Genevieve - makeup artist, entrepreneur and founder of Vieve. Known for making people feel confident and creative, she has built a global beauty community through warmth, humour and artistry. From a Glasgow beauty counter to launching her brand from her kitchen table, Jamie has redefined makeup as a way of showing up and not hiding.  As a...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore: a force of nature on and off the racecourse. With a career defined by grit, humility and quiet determination, Rachael has rewritten what’s possible in one of the toughest sporting arenas in the world. From historic wins to inspiring a new generation, her story is one of resilience, focus and belief.   From...

Tassels at the ready! In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Dita Von Teese: the queen of burlesque, style icon and modern muse of vintage glamour. Once described as Snow White gone bad, she’s known the world over for her showstopping 1940s style, signature scarlet lip and the art of undress performed like no one else. She’s turned tease into an art form, lingerie into power and vin...

Royalty, rockstars, Hollywood legends and more than a few secrets that never made it to the papers... Claridge’s has seen it all.  In honour of our Claridges x Life in Charms collaboration, Annoushka sits down with Claridge’s archivist, Kate Hudson, to explore the icons behind each exquisite charm in the collection, reveal some of the hotel’s most unforgettable stories and learn more about those e...

What do fresh fish , the Links of London Sweetie Bracelet, The Beatles’ “ Yellow Submarine” and our latest collection all have in common? Tune in to find out... In this special episode of Life in Charms, it's Annoushka's turn on the sofa! Together, with host Susie Lau, they delve into the unlikely beginnings of a career in jewellery that went on to span 35 years, alongside her most cherish...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes publishing powerhouse and Google executive, Vanessa Kingori. From her early childhood in St. Kitts to becoming the first woman and first person of colour to lead British Vogue commercially, Vanessa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and fearless ambition.  Their conversation covers everything from family roots and first ventures to lead...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Clare Smyth, the trailblazing chef who made history as the first female to hold three Michelin stars and three hats from the Good Food Guide, simultaneously. Her story begins on a family farm in Northern Ireland, where she grew up during the Troubles, and as the conversation unfolds, she reflects on pivotal moments in her career - including the...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka sits down with the incredibly talented Nicola Clarke, London’s renowned hairstylist and colour director, celebrated for her work with icons like Madonna, Kate Moss, and Cate Blanchett. Delving into her journey, from growing up in Essex to what happens when dramatic colour transformations don’t quite go to plan, and the deeply personal conversations that...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Clare Hornby, founder of ME+EM, a brand that has quickly become of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies by mastering a unique niche of blending modern luxury with intelligent style. From discussing the evolution of her career and the instrumental mentorship that has guided her to navigating life’s more difficult chapters, this episode be...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Georgie Coleridge-Cole, the founder of SheerLuxe, who has made waves in the world of digital publishing and fashion. What starts with Georgie's unexpected journey from army cadets and aspirations of working in the prison service leads to launching SheerLuxe, the UK's first directory of online businesses from her kitchen table in 2007. ...

In this episode of Life in Charms, we welcome the wonderful Clodagh McKenna, chef, TV presenter, cookery book author, and farmer. We hear more about her early days in the culinary world, from her time at Ballymaloe Cookery School to becoming a household name, as well as some of her most cherished memories and milestones from her personal life. As always, each chapter is captured in a beautiful cha...

In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka sits down with the brilliant stylist and tastemaker, Lucinda Chambers. Lucinda’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary, beginning with an unconventional childhood in London to starting her 36-year career at Vogue alongside the legendary Alexandra Shulman and finally her latest venture, Collagerie.  As always, each anecdote is captured in a beautiful...

Welcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Sadie Frost. From her first TV ad aged three years old to directing the acclaimed Mary Quant biopic,  Sadie Frost  has successfully juggled her multi-talented career both in front of and behind a camera, alongside motherhood of four children and designing gorgeous knickers with her best friend in the 90s to sustainable yoga wear to...

Welcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Michelle Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of Peanut: the social networking app for women focused on fertility, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause. Starting her career in law, Michelle rose to become Deputy CEO of the dating appBadoo and she then served as a board member at Bumble, another leading dating apps.  Feeling lonely after the...

“Welcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Amanda Wakeley OBE, the renowned British fashion designer, creative director and podcast host. Amanda Wakeley founded her eponymous brand in 1990 following a modelling career in New York in the 1980s. From her boutique and studio in Chelsea, Amanda built a global brand renowned for its elegant signature style. Over 31 years, Amand...

“Welcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Margie Nomura - chef, food writer and host of the brilliant Desert Island Dishes podcast. After graduating from the world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in 2010, Margie has enjoyed a fascinating and varied culinary career, from teaching Zulu women to cook in South Africa to cooking for the late Queen Elizabeth. Margie launched...

“Welcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Peony Lim - creative director, content creator and brand consultant. Peony is one of the original influencers. Drawing on her time studying Fashion Promotion and then Art History at the Courtauld Institute,  she created a blog that changed not only her life but the way in which we are influenced by tastemakers.  It is so familiar...

Welcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Julia Samuel MBE - renowned Psychotherapist, Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK and best selling author. Julia’s career began as a volunteer counsellor, before joining St Mary’s Hospital as their first ever counsellor supporting the families whose babies and children had died. Over the next twenty-three years, Julia learnt from...

Welcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Emma Gunavardhana; better known as Emma Gunns -a leading podcaster, beauty journalist and presenter. Emma spent ten years as the Beauty Editor of OK! Magazine and her extensive career includes writing for The Telegraph and Sunday Times Style, Red and Get the Gloss amongst many  others.  Emma launched her renowned podcast, The Emma...

Back by popular demand and on International Dog Day, listen to the latest episode of our podcast My Life In Seven Charms, with iconic florist and founder of the Wild at Heart Foundation for dogs, Nikki Tibbles. In an emotive chat Nikki and Annoushka swap notes on their mutual love of clashing colour, the smell of dog paws (if you know you know!) and discuss why flowers and jewellery are the ultima...

The world of Michelin starred chefs in the UK has traditionally been dominated by men. My guest today on My Life In Seven Charms was one of the first women to smash that particular ceiling with her brand of simple, beautifully cooked, delicious food. Born of Italian and Irish parentage, she spent her early childhood learning to roll pasta with her beloved Nonna. Her first accolade was her Brownie...