Outspoken Beauty
Nicola Bonn
Featured as one of the Top 10 podcasts by Harpers Bazaar and a must listen by Stylist, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and Vogue Italy, Outspoken Beauty is the UK's most honest, straight talking beauty and wellbeing podcast that uses beauty as a way to start powerful conversations. It's hosted by beauty columnist and broadcaster Nicola Bonn.As well as great product recommendations and tips expect conversations with an array of experts, specialists and inspiring humans that cover everything from the joy of lipstick, skincare and supplements to debates around ageism, diversity, self pleasure and challenging the status quo.This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in beauty, who wants to feel great about themselves in a way that is so much more than just skin deep and who wants the confidence to find beauty in who they are rather than what society expects of them. Prepare to be challenged, informed and inspired!
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Nov 9, 2024 • 36min
OSB x Avon - How Avon Changes Lives
This Episode Is In Partnership With Avon In this episode, inspired my amazing experience at the Avon Conference earlier this year, I'm exploring what it's truly like to be an Avon representative and how this company not only empowers but truly changes lives.During the episode I'm chatting to Tracey Powers who is the UK Sales Director and who totally blew me away with her energy and passion when I met her at the conference. She'll be giving us a behind the scenes insight into what Avon stands for and how their beliefs translate to their community of representatives in the very best and most empowering way.Next we hear from Leigh Ann and Janine, both of whom have had their lives changed by Avon and open up about the challenges that they have overcome thanks to thier decisions to become representatives.This is an amazing episode. giving a rare insight into a company that truly makes a difference.
Nov 8, 2024 • 12min
Minipod - The Best Ankle Boots, The Genius Nail Polish Pen and My Dream Face Mask
In this week's minipod I have lots of lovely things to tell you about including the best ever ankle boots, a face mask that gave me the most gorgeous, hydrated skin today, a nail polish product that will make your gel manis last longer and loads more.Enjoy xx
Nov 5, 2024 • 40min
Daniel Lustig - The Gogglebox Star on Love, Life, Irresistible Fragrance and Hair!
What a fabulous guest I have in store for you! In this episode I'm chatting to Gogglebox star and hairdresser extraordinaire Daniel Lustig.Daniel was a much loved star of the show and after leaving in 2023 and the break-down of his marriage with fellow star Stephen Webb, is now re-evaluating his life and getting ready for a new start.During the episode we chat about:What actually goes on behind the scenes of GoggleboxComing to terms with a public breakupHis career as a hairdresser and what he loves about the hair and beauty industryBeauty tipsMale hormonesMale makeupThe fragrance that has people chasing Daniel up the streetAnd more....Enjoy getting to know this thoroughly lovely man!
Nov 3, 2024 • 38min
Andrea Thompson - The Editor in Chief of Marie Claire UK
In this episode I welcome the truly brilliant journalist and editor Andrea Thompson.Andrea is the Editor in Chief of Marie Claire UK and is a woman who has made it her personal mission to tell the stories that matter, winning awards for her pieces about people who are mariginalised by society, diversity and sustainability.She is also incredibly down to earth whilst being naturally glamourous and beautiful both inside and out and during the episode we talk about her career, her beauty and wellbeing habits and so much more.Enjoy getting to know this wonderful woman!
Oct 31, 2024 • 10min
My Top Cosy November Scents
In this week's minipod I'm talking you through my top cosy, warming and sultry scents now we're in November. You'll find all different price points and each fragrance is incredibly special and well made. The brands I mention are:@avon_uk@edenisteparfum@maisonlouismarie@andotherstories@neomwellbeing@commodityOh and I'll also tell you how I faced some rahter large spiderrs head on :0)
Oct 29, 2024 • 12min
5 Beauty Products To Make You Feel Good This Week
This week I have an edit of 5 fabulous products to lift your mood.From bath oils to eyeliners to the affordable fragrance set that will blow your mind and my must have supplements, I hope you find this edit useful and beautifully mood boosting!xx
Oct 26, 2024 • 54min
Bryony, Nicola AND Emily Are Redefining Youth With Tropic Skincare
*This Episode is (Em)powered by Tropic *In this episode, Bryony Blake and I are joined by our wonderful friend and the Director of Marketing at Tropic Skincare, Emily Mitchell.Emily is such a wonderful human being and during the episode we chat about what #RedefineYouth means to us and why the campaign has aligned so well with everything that Tropic stands for.I also read out some of the wonderful messages from you, Outspoken Beauty community. SO many of you have embraced the idea of challenging yourselves to leave your comfort zones and do some truly incredible things over the past few months. I'm truly in awe of you.I'm forever grateful to Emily and Tropic for supporting this project and for helping so many of us to think beyond society's expectations and rediscover the things that truly matter to us and it doesn't end here. Let's carry on redefining youth together.
Oct 24, 2024 • 15min
Minipod - Cult Body Sprays, Looking After Pierced Ears and Controlling Static
In this week's minipod I'm talking:The best static-reducing hair sprayA friend's romantic book recommendation (A Court of Thorns and Roses)11+ frustrationMy weird relaxation techniqueMole checksPierced Ear tipsAnd more. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Oct 22, 2024 • 49min
Bryony and Nicola - Botox But Not Botox, Knitted Tea Parties and Illegal Activities At The Zoo!
Bryony Blake is back for another fun and beauty filled episode.I think the title says it all but this week Bryony has had a very special beauty treatment, she's sharing her disdain for sweet, knitted things and I nearly got arrested (OK slight exaggeration but I COULD have been) at the zoo.Plus we have your beauty recommendations of the week.Happy listening Outspoken Beauties xx
Oct 21, 2024 • 7min
Mini Mini Pod - The Lowdown on Merit's Big Perfume Launch Plus Embarrassing Stories!
On today's mini mini pod I'll tell you my impressions of one of the perfume launches of the year.I'll also share some of your brilliant beauty recommendations and funny/embarrassing stories. What better start to the week? x
