The Emma Guns Show

Rock chicks of the world unite! Caroline and I met at a Mötley Crüe concert, which is why this show starts, not with a deep-dive into all things skincare, but a reverie of our favourite rock bands - and rock gods. We talk about the concerts we were both at in the 1980s, the rock stars that make us go weak at the knees and Caroline's incredible backstage experiences... Music aside, Caroline is famo...

Joining me in this episode of the show is Luke Hersheson ( @lukehersheson ) the Creative Director at Hersheson's ( @hershesons ) salons and a member of The House of Experts at John Frieda . Let me just say this at the outset - Luke was a brilliant guest, not least because he's been tuning into the podcast and loves the show! In our conversation we talk about the fact Luke knew he wanted to follow...

One good thing about being 5'4" - snuggle potential with my taller guests. Back by popular demand! In her second visit to The Emma G Podcast Nadine ( @nadinebaggott / @nadinebaggott ) returns to delve into, and debunk, skincare myths. You may know her as the Health & Beauty Editor of Hello!  or as The Beauty Know It All over on YouTube, but one thing is for sure, she is an endle...

Dr Dennis Gross is one of the world's leading authorities in skincare. He is a dermatologist, scientist and dermatologic surgeon and I was thrilled to get the chance to have him on the show to talk about his own range of skincare - Dr Dennis Gross - and pick his brain about skincare generally, the types of ingredients we should be looking for in our products as well as when and how to look after o...

It's highly unlikely, if you've ever seen pictures from a red carpet, flicked through a glossy magazine or watched a music video, that you haven't seen Caroline Barnes' ( @CarolineBMakeup / @CarolineBarnesMakeup ) work. One of the busiest makeup artists working today Caroline joined me to chat about what it's like to be a freelancer working in the beauty and entertainment industry, how to take tim...

This episode of the show follows a slightly different format from the usual long-form interviews. I'm talking all things elimination and by that I mean the unavoidable topic of cutting out particular food types. I'm not, for one second, suggesting that anybody cuts out either dairy, gluten or sugar without good reason - consulting a GP or nutritional therapist, for example, should be the first mov...

Joanna McGarry ( joanna_mcgarry / joanna_mcgarry ) joins me to talk about 'adding threads' to her considerable talents. A beauty journalist for over a decade Jo recently made the decision to embark on a full-time degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.  The idea of a 'mid life leap' - making a dramatic shift from a career to a calling - has been around for some time, but in Jo's case she is br...

Marisa Peer ( @marisapeer / @marisapeertherapy ) is a motivational speaker, celebrity therapist, behavioural expert and pioneering hypnotherapist trainer who invited me to her London home to record this episode of the show. She is listed in the Tatler Guide of Britain's Best Doctors, was named Best British Therapist by Men's Health and counts celebrities, Olympians, CEOs and Royalty among her...

Eve Kalinik ( @evekalinik / @evekalinik ) is a nutritional therapist and innovative food thinker. In previous podcasts I've talked to guests about the gut being the 'second brain', but with Eve there's an argument for saying it's the first brain. Eve's approach isn't about fads or unsustainable plans - in fact she gives them all short shrift, as you'll hear - but rather a way of finding a balanced...

Jo Tutchener-Sharp ( @jotutcheners / @jotutchenersharp ) is the Founder of children's clothing range Scamp & Dude ( @scampanddude / @scampanddude ) which launched in the UK in November 2016. The idea for the collection, which has the motto 'a superhero has my back' at its core, came from Jo's experience with a sudden and life-threatening condition.  In this episode of the show Jo talks to me about...

This podcast with Melinda starts with her tales of hanging out with Brad Pitt the night before, and what her elevator pitch to him would be to get him to invest in her business... Melinda Nicci ( @melindanicci ) is the founder and CEO of Baby2Body . If you're a mum, pregnant, or planning on getting pregnant, this is the digital platform for you as it contains expert advice on fitness, wellbeing, n...

I was thrilled to sit down with Fleur Bell, better known as Fleur de Force ( @fleurdeforce ) to quiz her about her incredible success on YouTube and how she has turned filming videos for her beauty channel into a huge business. If you're a regular listener to the show, you'll know I like to unpick how my guests have achieved their incredible success, whether it's finding out how brand owners creat...

Grace Timothy ( @GraceTimothy / @BabyMamaBeauty ) joins me in this episode of The Beauty Podcast to talk about her website Mum Face  and fusing her two passions; being a mother, and a beauty writer. You can find Grace on YouTube  and in this conversation she talks about debunking the myths of what it means to be a good mother, her upcoming book on the subject, being published in Vogue, and we also...

In this episode you finally find out what Sali's 'sliding doors' moment is, and a lot more besides... Relaxed by the first hour of our conversation we talk about our first jobs, how to capitalise on luck, how she feels about the beauty industry, getting sucked into the vortex and much much more. Sali's book, Pretty Iconic , is available to buy NOW, and I highly recommend it. I've been reading mine...

Joining me in this episode is Sali Hughes ( @salihughes / @salihughesbeauty ) who invited me over just before the launch of her second book Pretty Iconic  - the follow-up to her first book Pretty Honest - to have a good old chinwag. I'd like to be able to wrap up exactly what we covered during this epic chat into a neat little nutshell, but it is neither structured nor predictable - so do come alo...

Marcia Moody is an accomplished author and writer. She has penned two biographies, has written for every major magazine and newspaper, and she's currently a columnist for Weight Watchers Magazine as she charts her weight loss journey. She's also my dear friend and my go-to friend for no-nonsense, real life advice, which is why I couldn't wait to get her on the show. In this episode we talk about h...

I met Matthew Curtis ( @matthewcurtishair ) on a press trip last year and though we may have only known each other a short while, he's one of my favourite people in the industry. We bonded, in part, over hair loss. I have mild female pattern baldness and Matthew has had his own issues with hair loss, and the way he spoke to me about his experience, and how I could manage my own situation, was gent...

Should you be taking supplements? Are you stressed? Have you been stressed for a while? In this episode of The Beauty Podcast with Emma G I'm joined by Henrietta Norton ( @henriettanorton ) from Wild Nutrition ( @wildnutrition ) who answers these questions, and more... In addition I quiz her on adrenal fatigue and adrenal exhaustion. Have you, or do you, feel stressed all the time? If you're const...

Tangle Teezer ( @tangleteezer ) is arguably one of the business world's most surprising, and inspiring, success stories in recent years, and I was very honoured to be able to sit down with the brand's CEO and Inventor, Shaun Pulfrey to be able to learn about this incredible story.  I personally can't remember a time before the Tangle Teezer existed: the hairbrush that fits perfectly, and ergonomic...

Davis Factor ( @davisfactor ) and Lori Taylor-Davis ( @lotayray44 ) are the creative forces behind Smashbox Cosmetics  and they stopped by The Beauty Podcast's studio on a recent visit to London to talk all things Smashbox, inspiration, creation and a lot more besides... Davis is a world renowned photographer who has seen the world's greatest beauties through his lens. He is the great-grandson of...

Jay Manuel ( @mrjaymanuel ) joins me in this episode to talk about the launch of his make-up range Jay Manuel Beauty onto QVC in the UK this September. He wowed me with a never-seen-before-texture and also explained his vision for finding true beauty inside and out. In this conversation we also talk about the idea of crowd-sourcing on social media and the validation of 'likes' and 'follows' and hi...

Debbie Thomas ( @DebbieThomasSkin ) is known as the London Laser Queen. Why? As she tells me in this episode of the podcast, once she saw the positive effects IPL (Intense Pulse Light) could have on skin there was no turning back. In this episode of the podcast I headed to Debbie's London clinic and she shares unmissable advice on how to treat and manage your skin, but it also becomes clear that i...

Ateh Jewel ( @atehjewel ) is my guest in this episode of The Beauty Podcast and she tells me about her fabulous website Jewel Tones Beauty  while we do a little bit of over-heating in her car. In this conversation we talk about life, love, why taking the harder road is the most rewarding path, and a chat between Ateh and I just wouldn't be right without referencing the legendary RuPaul and RuPaul'...

Joining me in this episode are Adam Reed and Paul Percival of Percy & Reed  and we talk about everything from their incredible careers, creating the Percy & Reed brand, working with celebrities, the kind of fame that comes from working with the A-list, getting recognised in the supermarket and much more besides. I learned such a lot from Paul and Adam and really appreciated their generosity in tel...

Daniel Sandler  ( @danielsandler ) is the creator of the beauty icon Watercolour Blush  and one of the most prominent names in the beauty industry. His career spans over 20 years and in this episode of the show we go right back to where it all began.  Daniel tells me about his freckly teen years in London and how he dove into make-up for its ability to transform. We talk about his career working o...