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Silly Little Girls ClubWe’re Back: Business Chaos, Gin Tears & Vet Bills That Cost More Than the MaldivesWelcome to Season 2 of Out of Office, the unfiltered spin-off of The Silly Little Girls Club where work life gets messy and the gin is stronger than the WiFi.We’re back—blotchy, borderline feral, and more out of office than ever. In this chaotic but cathartic catch-up, Samantha and Hollie reunite to debrief on everything from mental breakdowns on brand trips (Dubai, we’re looking at you) to bulldogs with six-figure vet bills, a funeral that turned existential, and what really went down at the live podcast taping inside Sephora.In this episode, you’ll hear...2025-07-1826 minSilly Little Girls ClubWorkplace Dilemmas, Crystal Curses & Bed Frame Red FlagsWelcome back to Out of Office! Season 2, Episode 2 is an unfiltered, feral delight — featuring real listener dilemmas, even realer oversharing, and a few life lessons snuck in between cocktails.This week, Samantha and Hollie take on the problems filling your inbox and your brain—from cursed crystals and ChatGPT shame to sleeping with the enemy (aka, the man without a bed frame).✨ In this episode:🤷🏼♀️ What to do when your boss STILL calls you the wrong name💬 Accidentally sharing your dating profile in the work WhatsApp🔮 Crystals: powerful energy tools… or workplace hexes?🛏️ Is a mattress on the floor a red f...2025-07-1829 minSilly Little Girls ClubWellness but Make It Unhinged: We Got Ice-Bathed, Towel-Wafted & Emotionally Recharged at ArcWelcome to one of our most unhinged but healing episodes of Out of Office yet — the wellness edition no one asked for but everyone absolutely needed.In this episode, Samantha and Hollie head to ARC, the next-gen wellness space founded by Silly Little Girls Club guest Alanna Kit. The goal? Try contrast therapy, slow down, and finally relax. The result? Ice bath meltdowns, towel-wafting revelations, and a whole lot of swimsuit-induced chaos.🎧 Expect:🧖♀️ Samantha’s first (and possibly last) ice bath🍑 Hollie’s nudist spa horror story from Austria🧼 Swimsuit regrets, sauna etiquette & beaver...2025-07-1817 minSilly Little Girls ClubHow Rosie Fortescue Went From Reality Star to Serial EntrepreneurWelcome back to The Silly Little Girls Club — where the glow-up is mental, emotional, entrepreneurial, and sometimes, very sparkly.This week’s guest? Rosie Fortescue. You may know her from the OG days of Made in Chelsea, but reality TV was just the prologue. Rosie is now the powerhouse behind not one, but two thriving brands — Rosie Fortescue Jewellery and Bag-d, her latest venture launched with her twin sister.In this episode, we unpack Rosie’s incredible transformation from public figure to multi-hyphenate founder and creative force. It’s all about reinvention, resilience, and running two fashio...2025-06-1939 minSilly Little Girls ClubMikai McDermott on Beauty Standards, Burnout & Building a Real-Life CommunityWelcome back to The Silly Little Girls Club, where we turn big conversations into power moves—one unapologetic woman at a time.This week, I’m joined by Mikai McDermott—beauty theorist, content creator, founder of The Linen Service, and the sharpest voice redefining what it means to work, create, and show up online with purpose.Once a top-tier hairstylist, Mikai walked away from the salon chair to study at LSE, publish essays with Penguin, and start again from scratch—this time on her terms.In this episode, we talk:💇♀️ What really happens when you mone...2025-06-1246 minSilly Little Girls ClubFrom Barrister to Birkins: How Hanushka Toni Built a Luxury Resale Empire🎙️ Episode IntroductionWhat do you do when you realise the career you’ve worked your whole life for… isn’t your dream?For Hanushka Toni, the answer was simple: leave law and build a luxury resale empire instead.This episode of The Silly Little Girls Club is a true movie script moment—from being a high-flying solicitor to launching Sellier London, one of the most coveted pre-loved luxury retailers in the world. What started as a small boutique in Knightsbridge is now an industry-changing global business that sells Hermès Birkins, Chanel classics, and the world’s most sough...2025-05-2237 minSilly Little Girls ClubWhat It's Really Like Writing for Vogue, Refinery29 & Grazia – with Humeara MohamedFrom writing poems about bees in Year One to writing for Vogue, Refinery29, and Dazed—journalist and copywriter Humeara Mohamed has one hell of a story.In this raw, warm, and wildly funny episode of The Silly Little Girls Club, she opens up about what it really took to break into the fashion and beauty media industry—from unpaid internships to launching a freelance career from scratch. We talk:🖊️ Getting published at 14 and knowing her dream job at 17💻 The reality of freelance journalism (and why £200 a month was the norm at first)🛍️ Writing...2025-05-1555 minSilly Little Girls ClubHealing Starts with Discomfort: Alanna Kit on ARC & Human PotentialWhat do ice baths, neuroscience, and ancient rituals have in common? According to Alanna Kit—everything.In this episode of The Silly Little Girls Club, Samantha Cusick sits down with Alanna Kit, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of ARK—London’s cutting-edge wellness sanctuary that merges science, spirituality, and ritual into one transformational space.From running psychedelic retreats to building a spa that caters to the nervous systems of bankers, Alanna’s journey is as mind-blowing as it is inspiring.You’ll learn:🧠 Why contrast therapy boosts neuroplasticity (and how it rewires your stress respon...2025-05-0147 minSilly Little Girls ClubTrans, Talented & Tired of Explaining – Bel Priestley on Reclaiming Her NarrativeIn this powerful and timely episode, Samantha sits down with actress, advocate, and internet icon Bel Priestley—best known for her role as Naomi in Netflix’s Heartstopper—to talk about life, identity, and what it really means to step into your power as a trans woman in the UK right now.As the UK High Court ruling on trans women in single-sex spaces sparks national debate and confusion, this conversation couldn’t be more relevant. Bel shares her own transition story, the power of trans friendships, and the importance of accurate, authentic representation both online and on screen...2025-04-2448 minSilly Little Girls ClubThe Viral Haircare Queen: How Anisa Sojka Became a Beauty PowerhouseHave you ever posted something online just for fun—only to have it completely change your life?That’s exactly what happened to Anisa Sojka, today’s guest on The Silly Little Girls Club. You might know her for her flawless, Rapunzel-worthy hair, but what you might not know is how she took a single social media post and turned it into a multi-brand empire spanning haircare, accessories, and jewellery.We’re talking about the power of niching down, the reality of growing a personal brand, and how one viral moment can change everything—if you know what to do...2025-04-1743 minSilly Little Girls ClubHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder – Emily Austen’s Success Secrets🎙️ How to Work Smarter, Not Harder – Emily Austen’s Success SecretsEver feel like you're running on a treadmill of hustle culture, sprinting toward success but never quite getting there? We’ve all been there—rewarding ourselves for late nights, glorifying burnout, and measuring our worth by how busy we are. But what if I told you that working harder isn’t the answer?In this episode of The Silly Little Girls Club, I sit down with the brilliant Emily Austen, founder of Emerge PR and author of the bestselling book Smarter, to unpack the truth about productivit...2025-04-101h 02Silly Little Girls ClubSephora x The Silly Little Girls Club: Behind the Beauty Counter: Is Inclusivity in Beauty Just a Trend?Podcast Episode Summary/Intro: Sephora x The Silly Little Girls Club – Redefining Beauty, One Conversation at a TimeWelcome back to The Silly Little Girls Club! Today, we’re coming to you live from Sephora, where we’re diving deep into the beauty industry’s most important conversation—true inclusivity. This episode is all about breaking down barriers, challenging outdated beauty standards, and making space for every face, every story, and every woman.Joining me is Matilda, a powerhouse fundraiser and partnership consultant at Face Equality International—a game-changing organisation fighting for fair representation of people with facia...2025-03-0842 minSilly Little Girls ClubThe Secret to Viral Content Creation: Chloe Swift’s Winning Formula!This week, I’m joined by the one and only Chloe Swift, a hairstyling expert turned social media sensation. Chloe’s story is one of hard work, passion, and breaking boundaries in the digital world. From her early days in a salon to becoming a full-time content creator, Chloe has redefined what it means to blend creativity with business savvy.💇♀️ What’s Inside This Episode?🌟 Chloe’s inspiring leap from hairstylist to social media influencer.📱 The behind-the-scenes of going viral—what works, what doesn’t, and why staying authentic matters.🔍 The importance of niching down and finding your place in a crowded...2024-12-1950 min
Silly Little Girls ClubSilly Little Girls Club: Hump for Justice in Dubai!🎙️ Welcome back to the Silly Little Girls Club: Out of Office! 🎙️This week, Hollie and I are taking you on a wild ride through our hilariously chaotic lives as women balancing business, travel, and a whole lot of unexpected moments. From Dubai's golden sands to camel justice campaigns and awkward family holidays, this episode has it all!💼 What’s Inside This Episode?🐪 The camel drama that sparked a full-blown justice campaign.🛤️ Rich people holidays vs. caravan chaos—spot the difference!🎿 Hilarious tales of ski sabotage and first-timer fails on the slopes.🤔 Why Samantha almost moved to China (spoiler: it involves M...2024-12-1623 minSilly Little Girls ClubFrom Wall Street to Wellness: How Rosie Built a Game-Changing BrandThis week, I’m joined by Rosie Speight, co-founder of the game-changing wellness brand, Equi London. Rosie’s journey from the trading room floor to launching a pioneering supplement brand is nothing short of extraordinary. 💼 From thriving in the high-stakes world of finance to redefining women’s wellness, Rosie shares the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments of her transformation. This episode is packed with raw, inspiring truths about balancing business, family, and self-care. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode? - Rosie’s start as the only woman on a male-dominated trading floor—and the epic stories that...2024-12-1245 min
Silly Little Girls ClubReal Talk on Networking: The Good, The Bad, and The IckWe’re back with another Out of Office episode! It’s me, Samantha, and PR Queen Hollie, talking all things work, business, and those why-does-this-always-happen-to-us moments. Grab your mug of Prosecco (because why not?) and settle in for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud chat about the realities of life as working women. 🍸 What’s Inside This Episode? - Networking faux pas: From awkward hugs to disastrous air kisses—why do Brits even try?! - The art of oversharing: Why Hollie and I can’t stop spilling the tea at events. - Work event chaos: From c...2024-12-0928 minSilly Little Girls ClubIt’s Not You, It’s Your Water: How Karlee Built Hello Klean to Solve Hidden Beauty Problems!In this episode of The Silly Little Girls Club, we sit down with Karlee Ozener, the visionary founder of Hello Klean—a brand transforming the way we approach beauty by tackling an often-overlooked culprit: hard water. With their iconic tagline, “It’s not you, it’s your water,” Hello Klean has become a game-changer for those struggling with hair and skin issues caused by mineral-rich water. What We Cover in This Episode:- The Origin Story: How Karlee’s personal struggles with hard water while living in different countries inspired her to create Hello Klean. - Build...2024-12-0538 min
Silly Little Girls ClubOut of Office: Prosecco, PR Fails, and the Chaos of Women in Business🎙️ Welcome to the Silly Little Girls Club: Out of Office! 🎙️In this debut episode of our new "Out of Office" series, join me, Samantha, and my fabulous friend Hollie as we dive into the rollercoaster world of being women in business. This isn’t your average business chat—it’s raw, real, and oh-so-relatable. We’re spilling the tea (or Prosecco, in our case) on what it’s like to navigate careers, life’s curveballs, and the hilarity that ensues along the way. 🍾What’s Inside This Episode?- 🎭 The drama of early career missteps (spoiler: engr...2024-12-0224 minSilly Little Girls ClubStarting Over at 38: Mimi's Journey from Hair Salon to Million-Dollar BrandMimi Kone, the powerhouse behind Mimi at Mina, takes us on an incredible journey of reinvention and resilience. Starting as a salon owner in Notting Hill, she made it her mission to provide quality services for women of color—a passion sparked by her own experiences. Imagine this: moving to London without speaking English, armed with nothing but determination to make her dream a reality. After a decade of building a thriving business, Mimi hit a crossroads. Feeling stuck, she made the bold decision to pivot toward creating science-based hair care products.In this deeply personal and in...2024-11-2843 minSilly Little Girls ClubBalancing Act: Tanya Burr on Motherhood, YouTube, and Finding Your VoiceGet ready for a candid and inspiring chat with the incredible Tanya Burr! In this episode, Tanya takes us through her journey—from her early days as one of YouTube’s OG stars to building a thriving career as an actress, influencer, and UNHCR goodwill ambassador. She doesn’t hold back, sharing what it’s really like to juggle motherhood with a demanding career, and how she’s learned to set boundaries to protect her time and energy. We dive into everything from her creative process and the pressures of online scrutiny to the importance of staying authentic...2024-11-2140 minSilly Little Girls ClubCrying and Creating: Lisa Potter-Dixon Discusses Health, Hustle, and HappinessJoin me, Samantha Cusick, for a heart-to-heart with the incredible Lisa Potter-Dixon—a makeup artist, author, and entrepreneur whose journey in the beauty industry is as inspiring as it is real. We dive deep into the power of authenticity, both personally and professionally, and how staying true to ourselves shapes our relationships and success. Lisa opens up about her battle with endometriosis, sharing her powerful story of resilience and why women’s health awareness is so crucial. It’s a reminder that open conversations around challenges make us stronger. We talk about the value of community, celebrating every...2024-11-1448 minSilly Little Girls ClubFrom Dismissed to Empowered: The Silly Little Girls Club TrailerHey there, and welcome to The Silly Little Girls Club! This podcast is all about real talk, resilience, and proving that no dream is “too silly” or “too big” for any woman. In this space, I’ll be sharing stories of incredible women who’ve faced challenges head-on and redefined what’s possible in the business world and beyond.It all started with a moment that changed everything for me—I was once dismissed as just a “silly little girl” when opening my hairdressing business, and that label? It only fueled my determination to prove what we’re really capable of...2024-11-1302 minSilly Little Girls ClubMel C gets real on Girl Power: Fame, Feminism and the true story behind the Spice GirlI’m SO excited to kick off The Silly Little Girls Club podcast with our very first episode featuring the one and only Mel C, aka Sporty Spice! 🎉 It’s honestly a dream to have such an iconic guest to launch this journey, and I can’t wait for you to hear what she has to say!In this episode, we dive deep into Mel’s incredible journey with the Spice Girls, the lasting impact of the *Girl Power* movement, and the real behind-the-scenes moments of being in one of the biggest girl bands in history. Mel opens up ab...2024-11-1347 min
You're BookedBella Mackie - You're BookedWe're back! And we're kicking off series 16 in style with the brilliant author, journalist and broadcaster Bella Mackie! Bella is the author of the inspirational running book Jog On, the bestselling How To Kill Your Family and her highly anticipated latest What a Way To Go. We talked to her about the importance of Judy Blume, funny books, finding the right book at the right time and vanishing chickens. Find out more about all the books mentioned by visiting our Bookshop.org store. Order your copy of Daisy's new novel Pity Party RIGHT HERE and see book tour dates and v...2024-09-2353 min
How To Cut It in the Hairdressing IndustryEP292: From Self-Doubt to Success – Samantha Cusick and the Future of Sta StudiosFor todays podcast Im sitting down for a discussion with Samantha Cusick, who is fast becoming an industry powerhouse. As a successful salon owner of her two London salons that specialises in balayage and colouring, Samantha’s to share today her personal experiences, views, and aspirations, taking us on a journey of self-discovery and resilience.
She dives into her triumphs and challenges, addressing moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome that she overcame along the way.
A key focus of the conversation is Samantha’s new passion project, Sta Studios. As an extension of Samantha Cusick London...2023-07-0340 min
How To Cut It in the Hairdressing IndustryEP291: From Self-Doubt to Success – Samantha Cusick and the Future of Sta StudiosFor todays podcast Im sitting down for a discussion with Samantha Cusick, who is fast becoming an industry powerhouse. As a successful salon owner of her two London salons that specialises in balayage and colouring, Samantha’s to share today her personal experiences, views, and aspirations, taking us on a journey of self-discovery and resilience.
She dives into her triumphs and challenges, addressing moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome that she overcame along the way.
A key focus of the conversation is Samantha’s new passion project, Sta Studios. As an extension of Samantha Cusick London...2023-06-2640 min
The Best PodcastsThis week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny.
This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...2023-03-0300 min
Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)Crabs All the Way DownThis week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny.
This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...2023-03-0300 minRadiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)Crabs All the Way DownThis week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny.
This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...2023-03-0300 min
RadiolabCrabs All the Way DownThis week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny.
This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...2023-03-0325 min
Talk Bookish To Me#52 - BOOK SHOPPING CHALLENGE: $20 budget & you can only buy usedCome book shopping with us + our book haul & the ones we left behind.
BOOK SHOPPING CHALLENGE: $20 budget & you can only buy used
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Books Mentioned
Heard It in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
Slay by Brittney Morris
The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris
The Jump by Brittney Morris
The Ballerinas by...2022-07-2544 min
PIN PodcastPIN 12 - Sarah CusickDr. Sarah Cusick joins the PIN Podcast to tell us about her work as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, University of Minnesota.
Feel free to connect with us:
Guest: Dr. Sarah Cusick - Research Lab Website: https://med.umn.edu/pediatrics/research/research-laboratories-and-programs/cusick-lab-global-nutrition-research
Interviewers:
Ph.D. students, Kripa Rajagopalan, @Kripa_UsRaj;
Elizabeth Centeno Tablante, @CentenoTablante;
Cristina Guitron, @cris_guitron;
Masters student, Nidhi Shreshta, @nidhi__shreshta;
and Postdoc, Dr. Samantha L. Huey, @slhuey;
Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition, @Cornell_PIN!
Editing: Elena Cherchi, @elenacherchicom 2022-02-0321 min
The BS Show#1512: Update on Samantha in the Miss Rodeo America competitionBesides host Bob Sansevere's update of his daughter Samantha in the Miss Rodeo America competition, this episode of The BS Show features The Loop's Kevin Cusick, Start Start MN's Ed Cohen and Mike Friedberg, movie critic Tim Lammers and psychic Ruth Lordan.2021-12-0246 min
The Capital CutS1 Ep. 1: Using social media to build your brand with Balayage Boss Samantha CusickWe had to launch The Capital Cut with a star guest and London-based Samantha Cusick definitely fits the bill! Known in the hair industry as the Balayage Boss, Samantha wows her 75,000-strong Instagram audience with breathtaking balayage and also some brilliant tips on lockdown maintenance and styling. In this episode Samantha shares the inspiring story of opening her first salon, and how she managed to harness the power of social media to build her brand.You can follow Samantha @samanthacusicklondon and her personal account is @Samantha.cusick. To stay tuned to all things Capital, follow u...2021-01-0717 min
Oh Behave! PodcastSide Quest! - Preventing Disease Spread through Behaviorism with Dr. Maggie PavoneDr. Maggie Pavone joined the podcast to talk about how ABA research can help to prevent the spread of disease. Dr. Pavone provided some amazing resources as listed below.
Bowman, Lynn & Hardesty, Samantha & Sigurdsson, Sigurdur & McIvor, Melissa & Orchowitz, Phillip & Wagner, Leaora & Hagopian, Louis. (2019). Utilizing Group-Based Contingencies to Increase Hand Washing in a Large Human Service Setting. Behavior Analysis in Practice. 12. 1-12. 10.1007/s40617-018-00328-z.
Cruz, N. J., Wilder, D. A., Phillabaum, C., Thomas, R., Cusick, M., & Gravina, N. (2019). Further Evaluation of the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Safety (PDC-Safety). Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 39(3-4), 266-279.
Ginja, S., Gallagher, S., & Keenan, M. (2019). W...2020-03-1246 min