The Emma Guns Show

Sunday Riley ( @sundayriley ) joins me to talk about her eponymous cult beauty brand and how she's navigated the path from product formulator to beauty entrepreneur. If you've ever wondered what it takes to make it in the beauty business, how to stay true to yourself or what the key to happiness is, Sunday's insight is invaluable. We also discuss some of her hero products including the reformulati...

This episode is brought to you by Boots and their Let's Feel Good Campaign. Em Ford ( @mypaleskinblog ) joins me to talk about her role in the Boots Let's Feel Good Campaign , which celebrates not only how makeup and skincare make you look, but how they make you feel too. We talk about finding the products that work, why the high street is such a good place to experiment with beauty and find good...

What is a random act of kindness? How do you act kindly, randomly? All questions I need to ask myself as I attempt this 21st, and upvoted habit from the Facebook group, in #26habits. My starting points are smiling, complimenting and choosing to see kindness in others as I attempt to be kinder myself. Let it Go Yoga Flow | Yoga with Adriene To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click he...

My guest in this episode is Beck Dorey-Stein , author of the coming of age memoir From the Corner of the Oval , which documents her five years working as one of President Obama's three stenographers. From flying on Air Force One to being trash-talked by the Commander-in-Chief it all started with an ad on Craig's List, would you believe. Love stories, broken hearts, female friendships and growing u...

In my 20th habit I wanted to find out if there was a way to feel less overwhelmed when a day off, holiday or much-needed rest was out of the question. Could getting up and going to bed at the same time every day a difference. I'm not going to lie, I've been pretty amazed by the results. Links from the show: Clarins Treatments Ruth Crilly Caroline Hirons Nadine Baggott Anna Newton Erica Davies Kat...

Farrah Storr ( @farrahstorr ) joins me to discuss her first book The Discomfort Zone, her role as editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, choosing to live life her way and much more. The Discomfort Zone on Amazon . TEDxCoventGarden talk - The Leadership Revolution We All Need The Discomfort Zone TEDxExeter - The Discomfort Zone Can you die from a broken heart? by Amy Grier for Women's Health. Hey! Why no...

This episode is brought to you by Head & Shoulders for whom Claudia Winkleman is the Brand Ambassador. Claudia Winkleman is my guest in this episode and we discuss, among many other things, the perfect sandwich, crushing on Jon Bon Jovi and her radical new hair do. Head and Shoulders Supreme Colour Protect Shampoo, £4.99 . Claudia Winkleman Quick Fire Interview. Links from the show: MAC Fleshp...

If you've ever felt frazzled, found yourself scrolling holiday destinations on instagram or just felt like you've taken too much, your first thought might be to spend a fortnight on a white, sandy beach, down tools for a week or just stay in bed for a few days. When none are an option, is there a way to reset and recharge? In this new habit I'm going to see if something as simple as being rigid ab...

Bianca del Rio ( @biancadelrio ), Roy Haylock, joins me for an hour of rip-roaring chat including, but not limited to, his own particular brand of humour, navigating the complexities of reality TV, being true to who you are, understanding that everything is temporary and how to not take things too seriously. Links from the show: Blame it on Bianca de Rio the book . Hurricane Bianca on Netflix Hurr...

This episode is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson Ltd. and the NEUTROGENA® Visibly Clear® Light Therapy team and was recorded LIVE at the British Association of Dermatologists Conference in Edinburgh in July 2018. In this episode we’re looking at acne in a whole new light with the Johnson & Johnson Ltd. Professional Relations Manager and Skincare Expert Rebecca Bennett who takes me back...

Is this my easiest habit yet? In this update show I reveal how easy it has been to incorporate my many weird gym-gear purchases into my day so I need never feel To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum . To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram . For the entire #26habits back catalogue visit The Pool . Hey! Why not share your t...

Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan from The Midult ( @themidult ) join me for an episode that starts with 'feeling a bit mad today' and ends with putting the world to rights, with everything you could possibly imagine in-between. It's perfect timing as their first book I'm Absolutely Fine! A Manual for Imperfect Women has just hit bookshelves everywhere and it's a brilliant dip-in/dip-out guide to...

This episode is brought to you by Elizabeth Arden. In this episode I’m delving into the subject of retinol with Elizabeth Arden’s Consulting Dermatologist Dr Dendy Engelman. In this show she gives me the low-down on all things retinol, taking me right back to basics, answering everything from how and why it works, how to use it, how incorporate it into your current skincare regime and more. To fin...

I hope I’m not alone in being the kind of person who buys things in the hope their purchase will be enough to make me fitter, brighter or more organised.  I have a tendency to buy sports equipment for at-home gym sessions that then go on to gather dust in the corner, but I’ve also bought expensive notebooks, elaborate filing systems or apps that promise a more organise life that go un-used. F...

Nadine joins me on this two-parter to answer questions from members of the closed Facebook group for the podcast. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum . In this episode we discuss life in your 40s, fast-fashion, rebranding and Nadine shares her AM and PM skincare regime. To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram . To get in...

This episode is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson Ltd and AVEENO® and was recorded LIVE at the British Association of Dermatologists Conference in Edinburgh in July 2018. In this episode I’m delving into the subject of dry skin, very dry skin and eczema-prone skin, with Johnson & Johnson’s Professional Relations Manager and Skincare Expert Rebecca Bennett who takes me back to ‘skin schoo...

In this update show I share my experiences of going makeup-free. Have I missed makeup? Has it affected my confidence? What have I done to feel confident without it? It's all here... Links from the show: I had lash extensions with Daxita Vaghela ( @daxitavaghela ) at Atherton Cox . Isle of Paradise Tanning Drops in Dark . Caroline Hirons ( @carolinehirons ) Nadine Baggott ( @nadinebaggott ) To join...

Nadine joins me on this two-parter to answer questions from members of the closed Facebook group for the podcast. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum . In this episode we discuss the beauty industry, where and how to find a dermatologist and what the difference is between and derm and an aesthetic dermatologist, tough love and how to lead...

Here's another habit that was requested in the Facebook group for the show - not wearing makeup for a fortnight. I have to be honest, this feels weird, not just because I wear makeup every day, but because makeup and beauty are what I do for a living in my role as a beauty journalist. My instagram feed is full of the makeup I'm using, the products I think are worth spending your hard-earned money...

Tom Farrelly-Rogers ( @tomfarrellyrogers ) joins me on this episode of the podcast to talk all things mental health and to also have a lot of fun… We talk about where anxiety begins, how to turn it into a positive and when it can spiral into depression, but how humour can play a vital role in taking control of your mental health. Links from the show: Tom’s feature for Pop Sugar - The Hard Work Was...

In this update episode I take a closer look at what 'sugar' is and also make the parameters of this #26habits a little clearer. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of my conversation with Jo Fairley ( @jofairley ) we discuss how she created The Perfume Society, why tingles down her spine tell her she's had a 'eureka' moment and why cultivating resilience is so vital. Links from the show: The Perfume Society @theperfumesociety Beauty Bible @beautybibleofficial Green and Black's Fantastical Botanicals. Perfect Bound Magazine by Karena Callen...

There's a slew of evidence out there to show that not only is sugar bad for us, but it's also addictive. The fact it tastes the delicious and serves as the flavour cornerstone of most of the food we eat makes it hard to avoid, even with the best of intentions, but when Ian Marber was on this podcast he said that if you want to stop eating sugar, it's really simple - you stop eating sugar. With tha...

Jo Fairley ( @jofairley ) is a writer, author and serial entrepreneur who joins me to talk about her incredible career in journalism as well as the truly inspiring tale of how she co-founded the luxury, organic chocolate Green & Black's ( @greenandblacks ). Links from the show: The Perfume Society @theperfumesociety Beauty Bible @beautybibleofficial Green and Black's To join the closed Faceboo...

In this update episode I share how easy it's been to avoid spending a few pounds here and there with just a little bit of planning. Plus, listeners have shared their apps and strategies for squirrelling away money, making sure they stay within budget and more... Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me wha...