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Madeleine Spencer
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Drama X Theater
Lux Radio Theatre || Beloved Enemy | Men in White (Spencer Tracy, Frances Farmer) || 1937
Lux Radio Theatre || Beloved Enemy (Madeleine Carroll) || Men in White (Spencer Tracy, Frances Farmer) || January 1, 1937; December 27, 1937: : : : :My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLESSubscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for y...
2025-05-05
1h 57
L'heure Aindinoise
De nouvelles actualités litteraires
De nouvelles pépites litteraires pour ce printemps, avec nos libraires Lydie et Patrice et les auteurs :Jean-Noël Rieffel, et le livre, Aimer comme un albatros Christine Orban, Mademoiselle Spencer Jérémie Claes, Commandant Solane Jacques Arnould, Le pélerin des étoiles, Lorraine Fouchet, Aller simple pour la joie laurence Peyrin, Le coeur invincibleDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2025-04-15
32 min
Outspoken Beauty
Madeleine Spencer - Who Can We Trust in The Wellness Industry?
It's such a pleasure to have the totally brilliant journalist Madeleine Spencer back on the podcast.Mads recently wrote an incredible piece for Elle Magazine about how well-informed, science backed health advice is often being replaced by misinformation that is being perpetuated by so-called experts (You only need watch Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix to understand how easily things can go wrong).I was so inspired by the article that I needed to get her on the podcast to delve into this further. During the episode Madeleine talks about the positive side of wellbeing and...
2025-03-01
46 min
Life & Smile with Dr Reena
S6, Ep3 - In conversation with Madeleine Spencer
In this episode of Life & Smile we turn the conversation to beauty and wellness (and covering everything in between) with a guest whose voice you will need no introduction to, as it’s immediately recognisable from her brilliantly addictive podcast Beauty Full Lives.Madeleine Spencer joins Dr Reena on Harley Street, giving her expert take on the evolution of media, her career journey so far as a podcaster and journalist, and how she makes it work effortlessly on a daily basis. Plus, discover how her key interest in the topic of beauty began, just how she keeps he...
2025-02-21
21 min
Beauty Full Lives
Joseph Harwood
In this episode, Madeleine is joined by Joseph Harwood, a British model and artist, who talks about their childhood growing up in a church with a Grandad who was a preacher, about how they parlayed success on Myspace into modelling for McQueen, and about turning the inevitable disappointments that pepper every career into something better.There's also a fair bit of love for sentimental products, with Joseph talking especially about MAC and Max Factor.The episode was produced by Rich Jarman, with artwork by Sung Lee. Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-08-02
47 min
Beauty Full Lives
Emma Willis
In this episode, Madeleine is joined by the broadcaster Emma Willis, who takes me through her beauty journey from her childhood, where her heroes were Sandy from Grease and Kylie Minogue, both of whom she says appealed because they have that girl next door thing about them, through her years of smoky eyes while working at MTV, all the way to today, where she’s more focussed on health and discussing the realities of how she safeguards hers.Emma also talks about the effect being pregnant had on her body, her favourite brown mascara, and the jo...
2024-07-26
33 min
Beauty Full Lives
Bay Garnett
In this episode, Madeleine is joined by the stylist Bay Garnett, the celebrated stylist who pioneered second hand clothing and made thrifting part of mainstream culture again.We talk about that, and many other things from the skinny culture that still prevails in fashion, why some fashion people are a bit snobby about make-up, the Charlotte Tilbury mascara tip she live, and her views on injectables. Bay is a perfume person, and her list of favourites she shares during this episode is testament to her excellent taste - as is her assertion that ‘no one was mo...
2024-07-19
39 min
Beauty Full Lives
Ella Ward
In this episode, Madeleine Spencer is joined by the writer Ella Ward, who, in Ella's words "has worked in advertising for 22 years. This means she has a proclivity for profanity and doesn’t respect punctuation. In 2018 she was hit with the cancer stick, which apart from being rather frightening also encouraged a foray into oversharing on Instagram, and then – magically – writing. Her first book, 27 Letters to my Daughter, was released through HarperCollins Australia in 2022. A novel is on its way. Ella lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, child, dog, cat and many neuroses."During the episod...
2024-07-12
1h 02
Beauty Full Lives
Elle Macpherson
In this episode, Madeleine Spencer is joined by the Australian model, actress, and businesswoman Elle Macpherson.During the episode, Elle discusses how her wellness pillars keep her looking and feeling her best at 60, and which habits, supplements, and mindsets serve her particularly well - and why she feels so strongly about WelleCo.This episode is powered by Happy Mammoth’s Hormone Harmony supplement. Using science-backed ingredients, Hormone Harmony is designed to help reduce the effect hormonal wobbles have. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.co...
2024-07-05
26 min
Beauty Full Lives
Amanda Knox
In this episode, Madeleine Spencer is joined by the exonerate, journalist, public speaker, podcast host, and author Amanda Knox.Between 2007 and 2015 she spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for murder and every single one of those years was splashed across the front pages of newspapers worldwide - often accompanied by the nickname “foxy knoxy”, which she explains in this episode was merely a soccer nickname from school reporters took to because, well, the world had by this point deemed Amanda foxy, her appearance making her more newsworthy. In...
2024-06-28
1h 04
Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson
Live at the Amon Carter Museum - In Conversation with James Prosek and Spencer Wigmore
This is a special live episode that was recorded at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas. The event was centered around the museum’s ongoing exhibition titled Trespassers: James Prosek and the Texas Prairie, and the episode features a fascinating on-stage conversation with artist and past podcast guest James Prosek and art curator Spencer Wigmore. - Trespassers is an exhibit about grasslands– specifically, James examines how we think about and define America’s imperiled prairie ecosystem. Over the course of more than two years, James traveled throughout Texas and the Souther...
2024-02-07
1h 30
Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast
"Vanilla Vigilante" Spencer Sheehan Grounded After Targeting Starbucks
Over the past several years, the number of consumer class actions involving product labels has significantly increased. The claims, primarily targeting food and clothing manufacturers, typically allege products are mislabeled or are otherwise misleading to consumers and as a result, the cost to consumers increases. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/vanilla-vigilante-spencer-sheehan-grounded-after-targeting-starbucks James Saylor jsaylor@kelleydrye.com (212) 808-5052 https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/james-b-saylor Gregory Berman german@kelleydrye.com (212) 808-7844 https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/gregory-berman Madeleine Ostertag mostertag@kelleydrye.com (212) 808-7860 https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/madeleine-a-ostertag Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com...
2024-01-12
03 min
Voices of Aging with ASIG
2023-11 Sexual Health In Aging with Dr. Kristen Mark and Dr. Katie Spencer
In an enlightening episode of the Voices in Aging podcast, we speak with Dr. Kristen Mark and Dr. Katie Spencer to explore the often overlooked, yet crucial topic of Sexual Health and Aging. These esteemed experts shed light on the current landscape of sexual health within the context of aging, debunking myths, addressing challenges, and emphasizing the importance of open dialogue and support. Tune in as they explore the complexities and offer invaluable insights for promoting sexual wellness in the aging population. The Voices of Aging podcast is made possible by our Co-Chair of ASIG and Podcast Host, Madeleine Howard...
2023-11-20
28 min
Outspoken Beauty
Madeleine Spencer - If We Want Tattoos We'll Get Them!
I cannot tell you how much I loved recording this episode with Madeleine, who for those who don't know her is an amazing journalist, writer and podcast host with a passion for Elvis and who is at times to be seen wearing a dirndl at her equally fabulous father's traditional Austrian restaurant in London.Madeleine and I were recently at an event and we got onto the subject of our tattoos (Mads has considerably more than me) and why people seem to judge women of a certain age who get them. What ensued was a conversation about recaliming...
2023-10-28
55 min
Vedge Your Best, Vegan Ideas for Everyone At Any Age
160: My Perfume ISN’T Vegan? Madeleine AKA "Vegan Perfume Girl."
On Instagram at @VeganPerfumeGirl Veganism is not just a diet. it’s a lifestyle choice that touches every facet of our lives. By supporting vegan perfume makers, we extend our commitment to compassion and sustainability, making a stand against needless animal suffering and environmental degradation. Next time you’re on the hunt for a new scent, consider some of the brands Madeleine mentioned It’s a small yet impactful way to blend your love for fragrances with a commitment to a kinder, more sustainable world. After all, what could be mor...
2023-09-26
43 min
Trivia With Budds
10 Trivia Questions on Criminal Minds, The Truman Show, X-Rays and more for Spencer & Tesa's Birthdays!
“Surprise! Happy Birthday Spencer and Tesa! I love you guys so much, I hope you have the best day!” from Olivia! Fact of the Day: Who Let The Dogs Out won the Grammy for Best Dance Song in 2000. THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:58 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH SWAG ON ETSY: Trivia books, shirts, & more! GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES: Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty
2023-09-22
07 min
Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour
Is poor sleep really as bad for us as we've been led to believe? Plus, this season's hottest makeup looks and products.
Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Dr Neil Stanley to find out if losing sleep really is as bad as we've been led to believe, plus, Beauty Expert Madeleine Spencer gives us some guidance on this season's best new products and makeup. Find out More: Dr Neil Stanley: http://www.thesleepconsultancy.com Neil's book, How To Sleep Well: https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/How+to+Sleep+Well:+The+Science+of+Sleeping+Smarter,+Living+Better+and+Being+Productive-p-9780857087683 Madeleine Spencer: https://www...
2023-04-13
40 min
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald
Did Kanye and Prince Harry Trick Us with Spencer Pratt
Spencer Pratt is here, and we give the star of the BAFTAS great advice. Was Prince Harry's book warning the royals of what he could write about next? Adidas has lost $1.7 Billion since cutting ties with Kanye. Was this Karma or Kanye's genius plan all along? Alec Baldwin's charges have lessened but still, come with prison time if he is convicted. A white woman activist gets caught for pretending to be Arab and Latin and maybe even queer. We are taking charge of Britney's career if she allows us, and it won't change her current life. Has Madeleine McCann...
2023-02-23
1h 32
I consigli d'amore di Madeleine H.
La storia di Carlo e Diana
Analizziamo il disastro amoroso più famoso della storia recente: il matrimonio tra Re Carlo III e LAdy Diana Spencer. Pronte?
2022-10-06
21 min
befores & afters
The VFX art department: a chat with Cinesite's Madeleine Scott-Spencer
In this sponsored episode, Cinesite Head of Assets and Visual Development Madeleine Scott-Spencer discusses the changing nature of the art department at a VFX studio, including the move to virtual production.
2022-07-30
28 min
Beauty Full Lives
Kristen Bell
Actress Kristen Bell believes, in her own words, 'in moderation with everything.' In today's episode, she talks about how this relates to her attitude towards food, make-up, and her career, as well as running through the products which mean which she simply can't get by without.This episode is sponsored by Scandi brand Mantle, who are kindly offering 20% off their face and body products with the code MADELEINE - but only to the first 50 buyers, so get in there quickly if you'd like to take advantage of the discount to try their CBD-powered wellness products...
2022-07-12
31 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 159 - Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath)
Reinventing Your Exit. Scene leader, destroyed vocal king and devoted father, Spencer Chamberlain, is our guest on Episode 159 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath frontman opens up on a career of collaboration, finding himself and musical art. In this conversation, we discuss the change of dynamics for the band since their return from hiatus, new album Voyeurist, how their own battles and relationship with religion affected their lives, songwriting secrets, taking time to work with new artists, the evolution of emo, Matt Cutshall (Emo's Not Dead), launching his own solo project SLO/TIDE, the Sleepwave days, unexpected opportunities, the time...
2021-12-10
1h 10
Beauty Full Lives
Alice Temperley MBE
English fashion designer Alice Temperley MBE founded her eponymous brand in 2000 after stints at the Royal College of Art and Central St Martins, and her designs have since been worn by Kate Middleton, Madonna, Beyonce, and Halle Berry, among many, many others.Today, Alice and I discuss that ascent and some of the challenges that have come with running a brand alongside being a mum, how being a creative at the helm of a business can at times pull you away from the very thing that put your name on the map, her signature red lipstick...
2021-10-28
31 min
Beauty Full Lives
At The Movies with George Driver: Dirty Dancing
In this bonus episode, beauty journalist George Driver and I discuss all things beauty - and beyond - in Dirty Dancing. Did Baby steal her sister's beige iridescent lipstick? Is Johnny's silver bracelet the Connell's chain of Dirty Dancing or is it terrible? Can a Danish pastry ever be pure protein, as Max Kellerman suggests? Is Dr. Jake Houseman the scene stealing fox of the film and why does he judge Baby so harshly when Lisa clearly wears make-up daily? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-23
46 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Dreaming Big and Sticking To Your Vision, with HiSmile founders Alex and Nik
I’m joined in this bonus Innovators episode by Alex Tomic and Nik Mirkovic, who founded the Australian oral care brand HiSmile, and who continue to run it today.We talk about how they came to found the brand and how they made the most of a business idea - both are very keen on working with the best minds and on constantly trying to improve on what’s currently on the market.They are big believers in the North Star idea of reaching towards a huge goal which is, for HiSmile, to create the ulti...
2021-07-15
14 min
Beauty Full Lives
Liv Purvis
In this episode, I’m joined by blogger, author, and founder of the Insecure Girls Club, Liv Purvis, to talk about how she came to find success online, on the joys and pitfalls of that job, how her experiences lead her to found the Insecure Girls Club, and how she finds balance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-13
45 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Sustainable Beauty, with Face Halo Founder Lizzy Pike
In today's second bonus episode in this series in which I’m highlighting some incredible brand stories and talking to the people behind it all to find out just how they did it, I’m joined by Lizzie Pike, the co-founder of Face Halo. Since launching in 2017, Face Halo has replaced around 370 million wipes in the UK, saving over a billion makeup wipes from ending up in landfill sites globally. Now, Face Halo want to close the loop, and are asking those who’ve got Face Halos which have reached the end of their life (which is after...
2021-07-01
22 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sandy Linter
In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity make-up artist Sandy Linter. Sandy’s career exploded in the mid ‘70s, when Vogue wrote a feature on her make-up style, after which she was highly in demand, regularly making up all the top models of the day.She frequented Studio 54, and was part of the hedonistic lifestyle that characterised that era. She also famously had a love affair with the supermodel Gia Carangi, which started after Sandy posed nude alongside Gia for Chris von Wagenheim. Their relationship was written about in Thing of Beauty by Stephen Fried and wa...
2021-06-24
34 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Female Pleasure, with Rebecca Reid
In this episode, I’m joined by journalist and novelist Rebecca Reid to discuss female pleasure in association with Smile Makers, who offered up points from their Smile Makers Report to prompt our conversation, and who are celebrating the launch of The Poet.We discuss our sex lives along with general themes including masturbation and different facets of sex, so please be aware that the content is explicit before listening.If you like the sound of The Poet and would like to buy one and receive a free bottle of Smile Makers Generous Gel lubricant, en...
2021-06-21
25 min
Beauty Full Lives
Alice du Parcq
In honour of National Fragrance Week, I'm joined by the sublimely talented beauty journalist and fragrance expert Alice du Parcq. She’s won an army of fans on instagram for her lyrical descriptions of scents and for her series, Desert Island Spritz, in which she invites a guest to share the scents they most love and which have a special place in their hearts.In this episode, we discuss how Alice ended up writing about fragrance, her views on scents expensive and less so, how she feels about ingredients derived from nature and those created in a...
2021-05-27
55 min
Beauty Full Lives
Alex Light
In today's episode, I’m joined by Alex Light, a woman who is on a mission to promote body confidence and to discuss eating disorder recovery on her platforms.As a former sufferer, Alex wants to challenge the narrative of thinness equalling happiness, and to raise awareness of the fact that the idea of single ideal perceived body shape is just that - an idea, held by some people, at some moment in time, in some cultures, in some areas of the world.Alex and I discuss where those messages became internalised for her, and ho...
2021-05-13
56 min
Beauty Full Lives
Clarissa Ward
In this episode, Chief International Correspondent for CNN, Clarissa Ward, talks about how 9/11 changed her career and how she now balances said career with motherhood (Clarissa is a firm believer that, in her words ‘you can have it all - but not at the same time!’).We also run through what Clarissa packs to go to a war zone from tampons to make-up, how simple grooming moments provide a much-needed semblance of normalcy and an anchor of comfort when in those areas of conflict, and how she reconciles doing a job in which she sees suffering and viol...
2021-05-06
39 min
Beauty Full Lives
Nicola Benedetti
One of the most sought-after violinists of her generation, Nicola has been showered with awards and accolades, including a grammy, a classical Brit award, and an MBE and then a CBE. She has played in some of the most prestigious venues across the world, including The Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, and Westminster Abbey, and has released 11 albums. Today, well as playing concerts, Nicola is on a mission to share the joy of classical music and to challenge the idea of it being an elitist career path with her Benedetti Foundation, which went from strength to s...
2021-04-29
54 min
Real Beauty with FD
Lockdown in London, couch to 5k, Kylie Minogue & AMAZING beauty tips starring Madeleine Spencer
... join me as I have a conversation with Madeleine Spencer from Beauty Full Lives podcast (this is a pinch me moment after being a HUGE fan for years!) as we discuss the challenges of 2020 while living in London and her immense make-up and skincare tips! Instagram: @madeleinelovesthisWebsite: www.madeleineloves.comPodcast: Beauty Full Lives Please rate and review ❤️ Choos and Fashion Doos
2021-01-21
51 min
The Kicker Pod
The Long Run
When you're an Olympian, every moment of the four years between the big competitions is rigorously planned and perfectly weighted to get you in your best form on the big day. So what happened to the thousands of athletes left in the lurch when the 2020 Tokyo Games were cancelled earlier this year? Madeleine Spencer and Maeve Bannister speak to athletes and trainers about how rescheduling the Games and living under a lockdown changes your roadmap - and why the four-year cycle might be having such a big effect on athletes' mental health.
2020-10-18
17 min
City Journal News
RRR City Journal Midday News – 21 September, 2020
Your daily news updates, brought to you by RMIT Journalism students – all working remotely from home!Today’s reporters are Charisa Bossinakis, Katherine Johnson, Elsie Lange, Sophie Raynor and Madeleine Spencer.
2020-09-21
08 min
City Journal News
RMIT City Journal Midday News – 21 September, 2020
Your daily news updates, brought to you by RMIT Journalism students – all working remotely from home!Today’s reporters are Charisa Bossinakis, Katherine Johnson, Elsie Lange, Sophie Raynor and Madeleine Spencer.Editors:Tom Fayle and Sonja HeydemanExecutive Producer:Janak Rogers
2020-09-21
08 min
City Journal News
RMIT City Journal News - Monday 14 September 2020.
Your daily news updates, brought to you by RMIT Journalism students - all working remotely from home! Today's reporters are Stephanie Barker, Charisa Bossinakis, Sophie Raynor, Madeleine Spencer and Nicolas Zoumboulis.Editors:Tom Fayle and Sonja HeydemanExecutive Producer:Janak Rogers
2020-09-14
08 min
The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!
Episode #403: Shadows Rising Interview with Madeleine Roux!
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! On this special episode, Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Shadows Rising the latest World of Warcraft book with author Madeleine Roux! Episode #403: Shadows Rising Interview with Madeleine Roux! is ready for Download! Shadows Rising The book can be found easily on Amazon as well as in audio format on Audible. Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you...
2020-08-04
1h 29
Beauty Full Lives
Wendy Rowe
Make-up artist and author Wendy Rowe joins me in this episode to talk candidly about having been an ambitious child who wanted to mingle with the greats - and how she made that happen, to explain how grief and losing her parents affected her, to discuss why she reveres eating healthily, and to share a fair few beauty tips - including the one Sienna Miller taught her.P.s. Wendy also brings up Elvis of her own volition. I didn't prompt or bride her in any way to do so, FYI.P.p.s. Do...
2020-05-21
1h 15
Beauty Full Lives
Inside The Beauty Industry
In this episode, I'm joined by beauty editors George Driver and Perdita Nouril, and PR Holly Hope Harper to discuss their career paths, how the beauty industry works (along with some of the pitfalls and perks), how bloggers and journalist's jobs intersect and where they diverge, and whether posts or pages in a magazine containing adverts can still have integrity. We also have a bit of a rant about anonymous websites which allow trolls to flourish, and discuss what we would change about the industry as a whole.Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Sp...
2020-05-15
1h 02
Beauty Full Lives
Deepica Mutyala
'I would see not just in American media, but in Indian media, which actually hurts me more, that fair was considered beautiful. And it was the only thing considered beautiful. I felt like I had to look like that to ever be accepted or thought of as beautiful or to find friendship or love. I love my skin colour so much now that I really, really want girls, men, anyone growing up today to recognise that.'Deepica Mutyala knew from a young age that she would shrug off the expectations place on her and instead...
2020-04-30
40 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sam McKnight
‘These days everyone wants to put cameras everywhere. I refuse to have them in the dressing room, because that is sacrosanct. Those are the two hours where the person in the chair becomes the person that’s going to be in front of the camera that day. Sometimes that’s themselves, sometimes it’s somebody very different. It’s not just about the physical act of doing the hair and the make-up, it’s the psychological act of becoming.’ I’m joined by the legendary hair stylist Sam McKnight. Sam’s career has taken him all over the world a...
2020-04-23
38 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
'I just feel a bit like "why do I think I'm entitled to look younger than I am?" I am 40. I don't actually want to look younger than I am, I just want to look like a good version of where I'm at. For me, botox would not be the path to looking like a good version of me now. I don't really mind if my friends or people I meet think "oh she looks her age." That doesn't freak me out. I just think "well, yeah, that's as it should be."'Singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis...
2020-04-16
42 min
Beauty Full Lives
Leanne Pero
Leanne Pero founded her award-winning The Movement Factory in 2001 at the age of 15, which has to date impacted over 500,000 young people through its programmes. The catalyst for Leanne learning to dance was a period of abuse suffered while at the home she ended up fleeing at 13.In 2016, Leanne was diagnosed with cancer. During her treatment, she realised how underrepresented the BAME community were in the dialogue surrounding cancer - and how many misconceptions abounded. Her response was to found Black Women Rising UK, a lottery-funded project designed to raise awareness.Today, as well as working on...
2020-04-09
53 min
Beauty Full Lives
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown is a woman so synonymous with the eponymous make-up brand she started in the early '90s, that it was somewhat surreal to be sitting with the real, human Bobbi Brown. In this episode she teases the two Bobbi's apart, talking about both how she made hers a household name for make-up before leaving the company three years ago, and the human endeavour behind it.We also talk about Bobbi’s life today, from her pared back approach to beauty (towards the end we look through her travel beauty stash and I was ast...
2020-04-02
25 min
Beauty Full Lives
Trinny Woodall
Author, presenter, and founder of TRINNY LONDON joins me in this episode to talk about everything from growing up with acne while her older sister breezed through adolescence with spot-free skin, learning to loathe fake tan, managing an addiction to sugar, handling her mental health during challenges like IVF, tackling money issues, and the thrill of not knowing 'what's behind the closed door.'‘Your make-up can age you, and define the decade in which you felt your most beautiful. Taking away that protective thing is the hardest thing to do, but once you say “look, you...
2020-03-26
48 min
Outspoken Beauty
My Beauty Habits with Madeleine Spencer
In this episode I meet the gorgeous beauty/wellbeing journalist and fellow podcast host Madeleine Spencer to delve into her beauty habits.Madeleine is great on the topic of wellbeing and has lots of hints and tips and also shares loads of her skincare and makeup secrets.We also touch on how Madeleine has worked to conquer her anxiety and what working from home looks like for her.Enjoy xx
2020-03-18
46 min
Beauty Full Lives
Alexandra Shulman
'I feel uncomfortable with doing something interventionist to my body that means that it's somehow kind of disguising what I really am. I have a sort of Dorian Gray feeling about it, that you know somewhere this person, this old crone will be there underneath it all and you're wearing a kind of mask.'Journalist and former editor-in-chief of Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, joins me in this episode to discuss her life, and her 25 years at Vogue, candidly, touching on everything from the expectation to look a certain way, to panic attacks, maternity leave, fear of failure...
2019-12-19
47 min
Beauty Full Lives
Rose Gallagher
‘As soon as you feel great, however that is presenting yourself - for me it’d be just having something on to feel a bit more polished in terms of my make-up - that impacts the way you present yourself. Yes, it’s kind of a shame that you feel “I need to have this make-up on to feel great”, but I think that’s overridden by the positives that would come from any interactions you’d have when you feel great.’Blogger and make-up artist Rose Gallagher is a much-loved figure in the beauty industry for both her candid...
2019-12-12
40 min
Beauty Full Lives
Dani Rowe MBE
When road and track cyclist Dani Rowe and I first met, I was really struck by her candid nature and fascinated by her anecdotes about her extraordinary career as a thrice world champion and Olympic gold medallist, so felt she'd be a perfect fit for the show.Happily, she agreed to come on and in this episode talks openly about everything from meeting the Queen (the rules: no selfies, no questions), how she geared herself up to cycle in the Olympics (music played a role), the pay gap between men and women in cycling, and how working...
2019-12-05
45 min
The Just Checking In Podcast
JCIP #11 - Madeleine Spencer
In the eleventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to fashion and beauty influencer, journalist and mental health advocate Madeleine Spencer. Maddie, through her beauty brand 'Madeleine Loves This' provides make-up tutorials, product recommendations and has interviewed a range of stars in the beauty world and beyond through her podcast, 'Beauty Full Lives'. In this pod we discussed how she started Madeleine Loves This as well as her mental health journey and her experiences of living with mental health conditions including somasis and emetophobia. We also discussed the restaurant which has been a massive part of her...
2019-12-02
55 min
Beauty Full Lives
Nikki Tibbles
As a budding (ahem) florist, Nikki Tibbles was often required to wake up very early in the morning and had little time and even less inclination to put on make-up.Fast forward 23 years, and Nikki's time is even more stretched; her Wild at Heart business is flourishing, and she's also at the helm of the Wild At Heart Foundation, which she founded in 2016, with the mission to bring an end to the world's 600 million stray dog problem by organising rescue projects, sterilising as many as possible, and educating people worldwide.(To date, the Wild At...
2019-11-28
42 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sadie Frost
Between straddling the roles of producer, mother, and designer of FROST yoga wear, it's little wonder that Sadie Frost has had to make an effort to prioritise creative and family time and therefore has a very streamlined and efficient routine.In today's episode, Sadie and I discuss that routine, along with how she balanced having a career with motherhood ('I’d get myself to a situation where things would be going really well and then I’d get pregnant again. But I’ve always been driven and I’ve never wanted to give up'), the challenges surrounding divorcin...
2019-11-21
35 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sam Silver & Gemma Rose Breger on Motherhood & This Is Mothership
In the first of this season's bonus episodes, I’m joined by the award-winning beauty journalist Sam Silverand the fashion and celebrity stylist Gemma Rose Breger who jointly founded This Is Mothership, an online platform designed to share practical tips and tricks on beauty and fashion for busy mums.In today’s episode, we talk about how - and why - Sam and Gemma came to found This Is Mothership, their own pregnancy challenges, how having babies affected their careers, and they of course impart some wisdom on the best products around to tackle everything from lacklustre skin to...
2019-11-14
38 min
Beauty Full Lives
Ruby Hammer
Make-up artist and beauty industry maverick Ruby Hammer MBE's story speaks of her innate chutzpah and inner conviction, and includes ditching plans to work for the UN n favour of make-up artistry after a chance encounter, hard graft while growing her career as a mum to a young daughter, and launching a huge brand while going through a divorce.Her advice to her younger self? ‘When I was young, I was always an optimist and I was pretty naive, and I think now I realise is that life is not all singalong and happy and you’re going...
2019-11-07
44 min
Beauty Full Lives
Tashi Dawa
Yoga teacher Tashi Dawa (@tashi_dawa_yoga) believes that beauty has nothing to do with exterior but rather is about one's experience of life: ‘This is the oldest we’ve ever been and the youngest we’ll ever be again so this moment is passing. Feel your feelings, explore the adventures; life’s short and it would be terrible to live your last couple of breaths going “I was really scared of being judged.” That deep respect for the miracle that we are - not so concerned with what it looks like as a miracle, but what it feels like - that...
2019-10-31
45 min
Beauty Full Lives
Alison Young
Over her 30 plus years in the beauty industry, Alison Young has noticed a seismic shift in the attitudes of beauty customers. Where once she found herself advising people merely on what to buy, she now more often than not has to tell people to scale their efforts back, buy fewer products, use the things they already have to get the best result. She is unreserved on the topic, claiming many of us are over-egging the pudding.Her views on the role beauty should play are equally as sensible, with her saying to those who have found what...
2019-10-24
38 min
Beauty Full Lives
Joy Crookes
Singer-songwriter Joy Crookesmade the transition from extracurricular singing at school to artist over many years, or, as she puts it 'it was so gradual - my life has been so gradual.'And despite Vogue calling her 'one of the most exciting artists to emerge on the music scene this year,' her approach is still steady and careful, dodging people who 'blow smoke up your a***,' and with a healthy dose of wariness when it comes to social media.Her attitude towards make-up similarly started with some sensible contemplation: ‘I hated make-up, I hat...
2019-10-17
34 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sophia Money Coutts
Writer and author Sophia Money Coutts doesn't remember seeing any make-up during her young life because ’the posh old school thing is that women aren’t supposed to wear a lot of make-up - or if they do they’re certainly not supposed to look like they’re wearing a lot of make-up.'Aged 11, vitiligo started to leach pigment from her skin, and when Sophia eventually started to use make-up, some of her efforts were directed at the white patches.In today's episode, we talk about how make-up has never been a big feature despite it...
2019-10-10
57 min
Beauty Full Lives
Gucci Westman
By the age of 30, make-up artist Gucci Westmanhad already had a hugely successful career, working on films like John Malkovich and with a client list which included Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz.Ever after a new challenge, Gucci decided to leave the film industry to try her hand at editorial work. She initially hit a bump in the road with Creative Director Grace Coddington, but once given the opportunity to show what she could do, Grace declared Gucci to be one of the greatest talents she'd discovered.From there, Gucci worked solidly, making up huge c...
2019-10-03
49 min
Beauty Full Lives
Ayda Williams
Ayda Williams didn't stick to her plan in life. She wanted the reliable, to have a job that was dependable. She was fixed on that course, studying to become a tax attorney, and was, in her words, 'super square - I was a super student.'The death of her beloved grandmother changed that: 'I always wanted to be an actor, but I was too afraid. Everyone [in LA] was an actor slash model slash singer and I thought "I can do better than that, I'm good at school, I can do something with myself, by golly."
2019-09-26
50 min
Beauty Full Lives
Katie Jane Hughes
Katie's first big beauty memory is unsurprisingly related to her mum. But rather than it being simply a memory of her mum's face or beauty rituals, Katie rememberers her singer mum's microphone, coated in lipstick. That symbol of glamour remained with her, and after a stint working as a manicurist, both in salons and latterly on shoots, Katie pivoted her career to work as a make-up artist.Today, her skills are in demand, working on shoots with hugely famous models (think Ashley Graham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), and sharing tips with her following on instagram. She also...
2019-06-21
43 min
Beauty Full Lives
Caroline Hirons
Beauty industry insider, facialist, and brand expert Caroline Hirons commands a huge audience across her various platforms thanks to her reputation as a forthright, honest, and reliable skincare expert.To give you an idea of scale, at the time of the episode going live, Caroline has 270 thousand instagram followers, 180 thousand youtube subscribers, and 76 thousand twitter followers.In this episode, we talk about Caroline’s childhood, her work ethic and experiences in the beauty industry, the mindsets that have steered her safely through internet fame, and, of course, we talk skincare.Beauty Full Lives is hos...
2019-05-14
55 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Vedic Meditation: Jillian Lavender
Jillian Lavender's work came to my attention around five years ago after a few friends learned Vedic meditation at the London branch of the Meditation Centre she co-founded. After the course, they were more focussed, calmer, happier - and all from twenty minutes of meditation morning and noon.Keen to learn more, I went to interview Jillian a few years ago for a feature and found her approach to be extremely sound. After leaving, I was quite astonished while researching by how many studies there were that suggested that meditation has a hugely positive impact on those...
2019-05-12
29 min
Beauty Full Lives
Poorna Bell
Award-winning journalist and author Poorna Bell's family features heavily in her new book, In Search of Silence, in which she muses on and explores the new landscape of her life following her husband Rob's death by suicide. They are also a big part of her beauty identity, with Poorna talking in this episode about her grandma who always looked pristine despite her messy bedroom, and how her mum's dressing table held allure.We also discuss how appearance and beauty have had an impact on Poorna's life as an adult, and topics we cover include her tat...
2019-05-07
1h 10
Beauty Full Lives
On Chinese Medicine for Every Day Life: Katie Brindle
After being in a car crash, Katie Brindle went from expert to expert trying to find relief from pain to no avail. Finally, Chinese Medicine provided it, and so convinced was she that its principles were founded in good sense, that she went on to train as a practitioner. That was in 2002, and Katie's since become something of a go-to for those in the know for both treatments and advice.Katie is now at the helm of several projects, including having founded the Ha'you Method range of Beauty Restorer Gua Sha products (aka tools d...
2019-04-14
17 min
Beauty Full Lives
Natalie Lee
Blogger Natalie Lee was incentivised to discuss things that really mattered to her after she returned to blogging following a break to raise her children. Since then, Natalie's efforts - particularly on instagram and through her Warrior Women campaign - have propelled her into the limelight, and her account is now a hub of her own thoughts and experiences as well as a place for others to share their stories and frank images in order to empower others.In this episode, she tells her story of going from teen who wasn't overly ambitious, to midwife, to passionate...
2019-04-09
59 min
Beauty Full Lives
Alessandra Steinherr
As the erstwhile Beauty Director of Glamour turned freelance beauty journalist and influencer, Alessandra Steinherr's knowledge of beauty products is encyclopaedic.Her Alex Steinherr x Primark skincare collaboration was unsurprisingly therefore hugely successful, with the affordable products selling out repeatedly nationwide, while over on her instagram, her #SundayFacial and #AskAlex hashtags are hubs for skincare conversations.In this episode, Alex talks about her top products, how she came to have such a diverse career, and the lifestyle measures and philosophies that have set her in good stead.Here are the products and places Ales...
2019-04-02
1h 05
Beauty Full Lives
On Enhancing Your Smile: Dr Uchenna Okoye
As a cosmetic dentist and Clinical Director of London Smiling, Dr Uchenna Okoye has overhauled hundreds of smiles - mine included. What struck me as remarkable about Uchenna's work is not only that she's conservative, only making changes where necessary, but also that she's got an excellent eye for what looks 'right,' making her taste as important a part of her renown as her technical ability. In this Expert Slot episode, we talk about ideal home care for teeth, and Uchenna breaks down the elements of a better smile, explaining best practise for whitening, straigh...
2019-03-29
25 min
Beauty Full Lives
Bryony Gordon
Journalist and author Bryony Gordon has made it her mission to help remove the stigma surrounding talking about mental illness, and to promote having a positive body image. Both are the result of Bryony's struggles, and in this episode she explains how she has challenged mental illness, addiction, and self-loathing, and which tools and habits have been helpful to her, as well as talking about how she protects her health (both mental and physical) now, and which beauty products she enjoys using. Link to Mental Health Mates: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.ukLin...
2019-03-26
47 min
Beauty Full Lives
Estee Lalonde
Lifestyle and beauty blogger Estee Lalonde is something of an internet sensation, with over 3.5 million followers across her platforms, as well as a bestselling book Bloom: Navigating Life and Style, and podcast On The Line under her belt.Despite her huge success and some of the pitfalls that come with sharing stories online, Estee is disarmingly honest and easy-going, and turned up to record at my house willing to talk about anything and everything.Our conversation about Estee's life accordingly covers many different things from how she's learned to love her body to her fear of snake...
2019-03-19
48 min
Beauty Full Lives
Daniel Sandler
Daniel Sandler's appreciation of the transformative power of beauty began early in his life through watching his hairdresser dad and his interior designer mum at work. But rather than following in either of their footsteps, he instead alighted on make-up.Success quickly found Daniel, and over his 30+ years in the industry he's made up everyone from A-list actresses to pop stars to models (Daniel is exceedingly discrete, but a couple of names pop up during the episode, if you're curious about that sort of thing).He went on to found Daniel Sandler Makeup, a bra...
2019-03-12
41 min
Beauty Full Lives
Pam Marshall Answers Your Skincare Questions
After the acne episode with Clinical Aesthetician Pam Marshall went live, skincare questions flew my way, so I thought the best recourse would be to invite Pam back as a guest on the show to offer her wisdom.We cover a huge range of topics, including dryness, pigmentation, scarring, ageing, and skin-friendly make-up. As those of you who listened to Pam's thoughts on treating acneic skin will know, she doesn't mince her words and her advice is extremely sound.Some of the products she mentions include:- Neostrata Pigment Control- Chan...
2019-03-08
20 min
Beauty Full Lives
Daisy Buchanan
Fans of Daisy Buchanan's writing will know that her work walks the delicate line between frank and funny, insightful and warm.She brings that trademark heart-wrenching and hilarious touch to her musings in this episode on the relationship between her internal and external self, throwing in some excellent anecdotes including the time she met Tim Westwood surrounded by Ferrero Rochers and how Sun In turned her hair orange.Daisy's book, The Sisterhood, is out on the 7th of March - click here to pre-order. Here are the products Daisy mentions:- Rimm...
2019-03-05
48 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Food And Anxiety: Rosemary Ferguson
Erstwhile model turned nutritional therapist, and Tuesday's main episode guest, Rosemary Ferguson returns for an expert episode. In it, she explores the interplay between anxiety and food, as well as suggesting some foods to steer clear of, and those to eat to help reduce anxiety. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-01
09 min
Beauty Full Lives
Rosemary Ferguson
Rosemary Ferguson's career started in the rather inauspicious setting of McDonald's on Oxford Street, where she was spotted by Corinne Day (yep, the very same Corinne Day who took those famous early photos of Kate Moss, so clearly she had a very good eye).She went on to become part of the famous wave of British models living in New York who carved out a new, more pared back look following the excesses of the '80s. After having three children and deciding to live back in the UK, Rosemary went to the College of...
2019-02-26
38 min
Beauty Full Lives
Freya Ridings
Singer-songwriter Freya Ridings has has a huge year. Her haunting single Lost Without You went platinum, and she recently performed it on the Late Late Show with James Corden, as well as on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards, and on The Greatest Dancer.In this episode, Freya offers an insight into how she has thrived in a famously competitive industry, and is frank about the challenges that accompany her success - including building the stamina for her schedule, and how being filmed on HD cameras has fostered an interest in skincare.Al...
2019-02-19
38 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Our Relationship with Food: Eve Kalinik
Eve Kalinik is a Nutritional Therapist and the author of Be Good To Your Gut.In this expert slot episode, Eve talks about how a relationship with food can be improved through simple measures - and explains how the gut and mind communicate.Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-15
22 min
Beauty Full Lives
Zanna Roberts Rassi
Zanna Roberts Rassi is nothing if not a renaissance woman. In her capacity as beauty and fashion journalist, she contributes to Marie Claire, the Today show, and E! News. For the latter, she often finds herself in front of the camera, interviewing attendees of the Met Gala, the Golden Globes, and the Oscars.Her other job: co-founder of Milk Makeup, the hugely successful make-up and skincare brand that flew off counters in America and has just launched into the UK at Cult Beauty. Milk is a triumph of both function and form, with the sticks offering innovativ...
2019-02-12
32 min
Beauty Full Lives
Meg Mathews
When Meg Mathews found herself unable to leave her house due to anxiety, she had no idea that the root cause might be the menopause. Once she realised that the anxiety-related agoraphobia she was suffering from was one of the many menopause symptoms that she'd never heard about, she decided to take action.Today, she's one of the more outspoken voices on the impact of the menopause, campaigning for awareness of how it can affect a woman and striving to arm them with information as to how to combat the more negative elements.She...
2019-02-05
48 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Back Pain: Ben Lombard
I started seeing physiotherapist Ben Lombard towards the end of last year.After enjoying what I now realise was the extremely good fortune of having a comfortable back throughout my life, I pulled a muscle in my neck over the summer and then progressively found my back becoming more and more riddled with knots, culminating in my standing in the park mid-Monty walk, unable to lift my foot because my lower back had seized up.Enter Ben.After he assessed what was going on and administered a massage, he sent me...
2019-02-01
11 min
Beauty Full Lives
Mary Greenwell
Make-up artist Mary Greenwell is a beauty industry legend who's made up some quite extraordinary people, including Cate Blanchett, Diana, Princess of Wales, Jessica Chastain, Cindy Crawford, Meghan Markle, Amanda Seyfried, Christy Turlington, and Margaret Thatcher.But the thing that really distinguishes Mary's work from that of other make-up artists is not who she's made up, but rather how very memorable the end effect is. Think of those '80s supermodels sporting smoky eyes and honeyed skin, and you're invariably thinking of Greenwell's work. She famously transformed Princess Diana in the '90s, when she and Sa...
2019-01-29
49 min
Beauty Full Lives
On Acne: Pam Marshall
When I decided to add an extra slot to the podcast to offer up wisdom from some of the experts I am fortunate enough to work with in my capacity as beauty journalist, I immediately thought of Clinical Aesthetician Pam Marshall.Pam is renowned for her ability to calm ruffled skin, with her clients, of which I am one, eulogising her multi-faceted approach - and straight-talking advice.Happily, she agreed to come on the show, and I found myself in her treatment room at her Fulham clinic Mortar and Milk recording an episode all a...
2019-01-25
22 min
Beauty Full Lives
Kylie Minogue
The word legendary is bandied around a lot, but I think it's safe to say that Kylie Minogue absolutely warrants legendary status. And Glastonbury clearly agrees: at this year's festival, she'll be headlining the 'legends' slot.It comes after a particularly successful year in the pop star's career: her fourteenth studio album, Golden, received critical acclaim, and Kylie's ever-ardent fans loved the personal, Nashville-recorded songs.Which brings me to, well, me. I am a Kylie fan. Of epic proportions - she has provided the soundtrack to my life and has inspired me with her...
2019-01-22
20 min
Beauty Full Lives
The Christmas Special with Esther Coren & Rebecca Reid
MANY of you asked for more Rebecca Reid and Esther Coren, so this week I invited them on the show for a natter about Christmases past and their more intriguing Christmas memories and traditions. Crucial topics covered include our top Christmas films, what constitutes a good Christmas (no turkey and a curated crowd in Esther's case, much booze and being surrounded by family in Rebecca's, and my eclectic bunch plus the waifs and strays from Dad's restaurant for me), how much is too much when it comes to gifts, and which Christmases we remember for all t...
2018-12-18
37 min
Beauty Full Lives
Madeleine Spencer
Twelve guests have now shared the stories of their lives and how beauty products, memories, and practises have had an impact on them, and now we're nearing the end of season one, I thought it about time I shared mine.Last week's guest, the writer Rebecca Reid, agreed to host the episode, and we have a good old natter and touch on acne, anxiety, and my struggle with finding balance and contentment within my body.Places & People I mention /- Tiroler Hut Restaurant- Pam Marshall at Mortar & Milk...
2018-12-11
1h 16
Beauty Full Lives
Rebecca Reid
It is almost impossible for Rebecca Reid to talk about anything without being completely compelling and extremely candid. Ask her about going from a Catholic boarding school to a polyamorous relationship in the space of a year, and she'll tell you precisely you how it happened and how it felt. Talk to her about the obsession with being a Victorian that lead her to rag her hair and go to school on a dressing up day as Millicent Fawcett, and she'll also divulge how it affected her at home and in the playground. Her experience of the...
2018-12-04
1h 18
Beauty Full Lives
Zoe Sugg
Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella, is an internet sensation, racking up over a billion YouTube views, with 12 million subscribers, and a further 10 million on Instagram and 13 million on twitter. Her fans are famously loyal - and they recognise Zoe wherever she goes.In this episode of Beauty Full Lives, I was keen to discuss the human element of living with the enormous fame and scrutiny that comes with being the most famous girl online (which, but the way, happens to be the title of Zoe's bestselling book).Zoe was a good sport and obliged me...
2018-11-27
42 min
Beauty Full Lives
Esther Coren
Esther Coren didn't grow up thinking her currency would be her looks. She describes herself as having a 'round face, lots and lots of very pronounced freckles, and very, very red hair. I wasn't chubby, but I wasn't one of the pretty girls at school at all.'Fortunately, she grew up in a household where the way she looked wasn't valued above other attributes - particularly speedy wit, and in a bid to make their mum laugh, Esther would develop a dexterity with words that would set her in good stead as a journalist.
2018-11-20
1h 16
Beauty Full Lives
Tina Earnshaw
Tina Earnshaw is a make-up veteran, having either designed the make-up or worked on principal actors on - wait for it - Titanic, Emma, Mama Mia, Shakespeare In Love, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Hamlet, and many, many others.She's been nominated twice for an Oscar, and is revered within the industry for her ability to create a classically beautiful face: think perfected skin, enhanced eyes, and full, pouty lips. Her work makes the individual features of an actor pop without applying what appears to be an awful lot of make-up. It's quite the feat.I...
2018-11-13
45 min
Beauty Full Lives
Millie Mackintosh
Millie Mackintosh's first foray into beauty was with a sparkly lilac toy nail polish - and the experience was a disappointment of epic proportions. Enter a granny with a stash of Chanel polishes, who gave Millie a pillar box red varnish, and in so doing spark an appreciation of beautifully-executed beauty products.A slightly bumpy time at school thanks to acne honed Millie's love of make-up and its transformative powers, and after leaving, she went to work at MAC in Bath and then at Space NK, where Millie was working when she became one of the origin...
2018-11-06
38 min
Beauty Full Lives
Ateh Jewel
Ateh Jewel found beauty to be a source of comfort in a turbulent childhood, enjoying scent and glitter and then graduating to a love of colour and glamour.But there was a fly in the ointment: as a woman of colour, Ateh was constantly being told that certain products didn't apply to her, that pink or blush or even experimenting was not for her.Resilient to the core, Ateh continued in her quest to find a place for herself in the beauty world and, after a stint at InStyle, started to write pieces f...
2018-10-30
57 min
Beauty Full Lives
Trish McEvoy
When Trish McEvoy founded Trish McEvoy beauty back in 1975, how women used make-up and what might be missing from their bags was at the forefront of her mind.She started with brushes, after which she continued to add to the range, but always with the view that products should be hardworking to deserve a place in a busy woman's mirror time.In this episode, she tells her compelling story, and explains how a dash of chutzpah and her innate ability to see things through has helped her enormously in business.S...
2018-10-23
24 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sinéad Burke
Irish writer, academic, and activist Sinéad Burke had a rather unlikely introduction to beauty as a child: her father worked as an actor and therefore had a huge make-up kit, from which he'd pull gems like Max Factor's Pan Stick before offering his daughters make-up advice.Sinéad's Dad also served as a role model for her in another significant way because he too was disabled as a result of achondroplasia (a genetic disorder that results in dwarfism), with Sinéad crediting him and her family for fostering an attitude that allowed her to grow up...
2018-10-16
49 min
Beauty Full Lives
Holly Willoughby
Holly Willoughby turned up to record her Beauty Full Lives interview with a piece of paper in her hand on which she’d written a list of products she wanted to mention. ‘That’s the sign of a busy lady,’ Holly explained. And busy she is: between presenting This Morning and I’m A Celebrity… and appearing on Celebrity Juice, Holly works with Garnier (more on which below), Diet Coke GB, and M & S - and is also a mum of three.To Holly, beauty therefore has to be highly functioning and, ideally, not contain ‘...
2018-10-09
20 min
Beauty Full Lives
Sam & Nic Chapman
Siblings Sam and Nic Chapman started their career working as make-up artists before uploading videos to YouTube showing how to achieve different make-up looks. Within two years, Pixiwoo had amassed 30,000 subscribers. From there, they launched Real Techniques, a brand designed to demystify the process of applying make-up.In this episode of Beauty Full Lives, they discuss everything from the products that they remember from their teen years to how they got started in the industry to their feelings about ageing, and how they stay sane while under such scrutiny.Products Sam mentions include:
2018-10-02
48 min
Beauty Full Lives
Davina McCall
Davina McCall is a woman divided when it comes to beauty. On the one hand, she’s been influenced by her mother, a woman who would ‘ walk into a room and magnetise everybody - she was always looking amazing, always made up, always moisturised.’ And then there’s the grandmother she lived with for nine years, a woman who ‘never wore a jot of make-up - stuff and nonsense.’It’s easy to see the influence of both these women when contemplating Davina, and some of her success as a presenter and broadcaster can surely be attributed to...
2018-09-25
29 min
Beauty Full Lives
Dolly Alderton
Dolly Alderton was, by her own admission, not terribly comfortable with her looks as a teen. Yearning for adulthood, when she expected she’d find a life to suit the grown up aesthetic she’d come to love, she suffered taunts at school and was roundly ignored (or, worse, insulted) by boys. This didn’t stop Dolly from realising any of her ambitions, and she is now revered and held in great affection for her body of work as a writer, podcaster, and journalist. In this episode of Beauty Full Lives, Dolly discusses navigati...
2018-09-18
46 min
The Emma Guns Show
Really Ree | Why you won't fail unless you quit.
Ree Lodge (@reallyree) and her website www.reallyree.com are the 'breaking news' of beauty. If it's launching, it's on her site, which is about to undergo a massive redesign, and being first, thorough and correct is of paramount importance to Ree. In this episode Ree talks to me about the early days of Really Ree, of joining twitter on a whim, writing blog posts, but also what life had looked like before she dominated the beauty news arena. She talks to me about her career in recruitment, where you could argue her competitive nature was born, and why...
2017-06-25
1h 49