Outspoken Beauty

In this week's minipod I'm talking piercings, lash gels, great eye creams, one of the best luxury serums I've ever used and two incredible fragrances. Enjoy my weekly beauty edit!

In this episode I chat to the thoroughly lovely model, mother and knitter extraordinaire, Laura Coleman. I met Laura when we were chatting on a panel about beauty standards and found that we shared many of the same beliefs about the pressure that is put on women to look a certain way. Laura talked about how she has stopped worrying about how she looks and started accepting what she sees in the mir...

In this episode I’m chatting to Michaella Mazzoni, a recovered FMS patient and award winning registered BANT Nutritionist.  (As seen in Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Glamour, BBC Good Food and more). Michaella has sat at both sides of the appointment table, first as a patient and now as a healthcare practitioner. She has endometriosis and PCOS, two common hormone conditions that 1 in 10 women...

I've discovered some really excellent products recently and can't wait to share them with you. This week I'm talking about: My new favourite lipstick and pencil A lovely spf for this time of year The perfect pillow spray that I carry in my handbag at all times My favourite new eye cream How to gift fragrance well Plus I'll reveal why I experienced real life Motherland yesterday!

It's time for another dose of the wonderful Bryony Blake. In this episode: Bryony has been manifesting and her dream has officially come true I'm discussing why I find certain varieties of milk and cheese abhorrent Bryony tells us why our eyelashes might be shrinking I ask Bryony a VERY personal question We discuss cosy candles We have lots of lovely beauty recommendations Enjoy our fortnightly fe...

This Episode Is In Partnership With Avon In this episode, inspired my amazing experience at the Avon Conference earlier this year, I'm exploring what it's truly like to be an Avon representative and how this company not only empowers but truly changes lives. During the episode I'm chatting to Tracey Powers who is the UK Sales Director and who totally blew me away with her energy and passion when I...

In this week's minipod I have lots of lovely things to tell you about including the best ever ankle boots, a face mask that gave me the most gorgeous, hydrated skin today, a nail polish product that will make your gel manis last longer and loads more. Enjoy xx

What a fabulous guest I have in store for you! In this episode I'm chatting to Gogglebox star and hairdresser extraordinaire Daniel Lustig. Daniel was a much loved star of the show and after leaving in 2023 and the break-down of his marriage with fellow star Stephen Webb, is now re-evaluating his life and getting ready for a new start. During the episode we chat about: What actually goes on behind...

In this episode I welcome the truly brilliant journalist and editor Andrea Thompson. Andrea is the Editor in Chief of Marie Claire UK and is a woman who has made it her personal mission to tell the stories that matter, winning awards for her pieces about people who are mariginalised by society, diversity and sustainability. She is also incredibly down to earth whilst being naturally glamourous and...

In this week's minipod I'm talking you through my top cosy, warming and sultry scents now we're in November. You'll find all different price points and each fragrance is incredibly special and well made.  The brands I mention are: @avon_uk @edenisteparfum @maisonlouismarie @andotherstories @neomwellbeing @commodity Oh and I'll also tell you how I faced some rahter large spiderrs head on :0)

This week I have an edit of 5 fabulous products to lift your mood. From bath oils to eyeliners to the affordable fragrance set that will blow your mind and my must have supplements, I hope you find this edit useful and beautifully mood boosting! xx

*This Episode is (Em)powered by Tropic * In this episode, Bryony Blake and I are joined by our wonderful friend and the Director of Marketing at Tropic Skincare, Emily Mitchell. Emily is such a wonderful human being and during the episode we chat about what #RedefineYouth means to us and why the campaign has aligned so well with everything that Tropic stands for. I also read out some of the wonder...

In this week's minipod I'm talking: The best static-reducing hair spray A friend's romantic book recommendation (A Court of Thorns and Roses) 11+ frustration My weird relaxation technique Mole checks Pierced Ear tips And more.  Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

Bryony Blake is back for another fun and beauty filled episode. I think the title says it all but this week Bryony has had a very special beauty treatment, she's sharing her disdain for sweet, knitted things and I nearly got arrested (OK slight exaggeration but I COULD have been) at the zoo. Plus we have your beauty recommendations of the week. Happy listening Outspoken Beauties xx

On today's mini mini pod I'll tell you my impressions of one of the perfume launches of the year. I'll also share some of your brilliant beauty recommendations and funny/embarrassing stories. What better start to the week? x

It was Menopause Day on Friday so I wanted to publish this interview I did with the brilliant menopause doctor Naomi Potter. Naomi has helped thousands of women through her Menopause Care Clinics and has worked with Lisa Snowdon to help equip women with as much information as possible. During the episode she gives great advice and info which I hope you find really useful xx

In this episode I'm doing a beauty news roundup for you. From the new Sol de Janeiro fragrance that's causing quite the stir to what's happening during British Beauty Week next week to a suprising new beauty trend, this is your beauty industry update (she says in a newsreadery voice). Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

Last night I went on my Insta Stories (@outspokenbeautynicola) and did an "ask me anything". As ever, your questions were brilliant and varied and in this episode I'll be covering everything from finding a therapist to prescribing fragrances to chatting about life with two kids. I'll also recommend the most incredible eyeliner that I'm a little bit obsessed with to say the least!

In this week's mini mini pod I'm talking you through Ruby Hammer's wonderful collection of products. She has curated the perfect beauty collection and everything is such good quality, never overly priced and most importantly worth your hard earned cash. Enjoy xx

Be Aware This Episode Discusses Baby Loss It's Baby Loss Awareness Week and in this episode I chat to Michelle and Gerry, two incredibly brave women who wanted to come on the podcast and chat about their own experiences of baby loss and how they have come to terms with it. Gerry and Michelle are both so honest about what happened to them and the very different ways that they dealt with it. They wa...

In this week's Minipod I'm talking about the products that make my nails glow, improve their health and are SO easy to apply. I'll also be chatting about why we need to be talking about womens health more and giving you some more lovely recommendations. Ps Let me know what you think of the new theme tune!! 

This week Bryony and I are both feeling pretty hormonal. After we help each other out of our initial grump we're talking ghosting, dating, exes and we're answering lots of your excellent questions. PLus there's beauty advice and lots more xx

It's time for my Mini Mini Pod and this week I'm chatting about some of the products that my Mum and I loved during a visit to Selfridges last week. I'm also talking about the ultimate glow for party season and reiterating how important checking our boobs is!!

In this episode I chat to an incredibly inspiring headmistress who opens up about her long journey to having the confidence to express herself within a profession that sets firm rules and expectations. Lara Pechard works in a world where both the parents and her peers alike (often headmasters) have certain preconceptions about how a headmistress should look and present herself. She explains how it...

In this week's minipod I'll be telling you about some inspiring people I met at last night's launch of Klira at the French Pharmacy in London's Marleybone and what they have taught me. Related to that I also have a recommendation for the most INCREDIBLE book on perimenopause. With good womens' health info still severely lacking, this book will help you understand so much about what is happening to...