On the Sofa with Simi: The Brains Behind Bellissimi Beauty

Send us Fan Mail Are you lazy… or is your brain just wired differently? For most of my life, I thought I was inconsistent.  Unmotivated.  Too emotional.  All-or-nothing. And sometimes… just lazy. In this very personal episode, I share what it was like being diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at 38 and how it suddenly explained so many parts of my life — from running a business and managing relationsh...

Send us Fan Mail Endolift® is a trademarked medical procedure. This episode is for educational purposes only and explains fibre-optic laser skin-tightening technology in general, including Simi’s trademarked EndoLaze protocol, which is not affiliated with Endolift®. Laser skin tightening is everywhere right now — and so is the confusion. In this episode, Simi breaks down what fibre-optic laser ski...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I take you behind the scenes of what the last few months have really been like. It’s been a while since I recorded, and honestly, there’s been a lot of internal struggle, especially when it comes to balancing motherhood , marriage , and my mental health. From a lonely birthday spent quarantined on a cruise to the festive period strug...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're setting the record straight on one of the most popular beauty treatments out there—microblading. If you’ve been curious but hesitant because of things you've heard, this episode is for you! We're diving deep into the *Top 5 myths about microblading* and debunking them with the help of expert insights and real client stories. From myths like &q...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my whirlwind romance with Dan—from a simple swipe on a dating app to walking down the aisle in just six weeks! We dive into our first thoughts and impressions on that memorable first date and explore what sparked such an instant connection between us. Was it fate? Timing? Or just pure chemistry? I’ll share all the juicy details, inc...

Send us Fan Mail Ok...but he's two...and so damn cute!!! It's half-term, and whether you're hiding in a quiet corner or still rocking through the chaos, this episode is for you. Today, I’m spilling all the tea on how school holidays, toddler tantrums, and my severe lack of time for myself have flipped my life upside down—and how that’s changed my entire approach to beauty, skincare,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving deep into the transformative world of Botox and dermal fillers —treatments that many women are turning to as part of their self-care routines. If you've ever been curious about what these enhancements can do for your appearance and self-esteem, this episode is for you! As a mother navigating the complexities of mum life , I understand how the dem...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something that’s been heavy on my heart lately— feeling like I’m never enough. As a makeup artist, aesthetic practitioner, and business owner in the beauty industry, the pressure to constantly perform, look perfect, and deliver flawless results is overwhelming. Add being a mum and a wife into the mix, and it feels li...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes of alleged malpractice, death and unsafe cosmetic procedures, which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode, we dive into a deeply serious and sobering topic: the tragic death of a young woman following a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. This incident sheds light on the wider dangers of the cosmetic surgery industry,...

Send us Fan Mail *** TRIGGER WARNINGS - TRAUMATIC BIRTH, BABY LOSS*** In this episode, I'm laying it all out for you! We’re talking imposter syndrome—something us mums know all too well while juggling the madness of motherhood, beauty, and marriage. Honestly, there were moments I felt like a total fraud. How can I make others 'look' beautiful when I didn’t feel it myself? We’ll dive...

Send us Fan Mail When I was planning on starting a podcast and going into the treatment side and services side of things, this topic was number one in my head because it's probably one of the most asked about services, or one of the most discussed in person or on social media.  There’s a lot of misinformation out there so I’m here to give you the lowdown on microblading. There's a lot of...

Send us Fan Mail Hello, and welcome to On the Sofa with Simi: The Brains Bellissimi Beauty . This is a safe space where I’ll be sharing and discussing everything related to marriage, motherhood, makeup, and everything in between for women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.  If you don’t already know me, I’m your host, Simi. I have over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, specifically in makeup...