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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Jan 4, 2024 • 11min
Minipod - Some Interesting 2024 Beauty Trends and Sorting My Skin
In this week's minipod I'm doing a beauty focus. I start by chatting about some of the products that have helped sort my skin out after it became excessively oily and congested and highlight how a simple and minimal routine can sometimes be the best thing.I also mention some interesting new products that have already been released this year and also chat through a couple of makeup colour trends for 2024 (one of which you need to be careful with as used wrongly it can end up making you look a tad ill).Finally, I talk about the cheap and cheerful way to look after your cuticles and discuss a slightly pricier product will do wonders for your skin and save you money in the long run.If you're enjoying the podcast remember to rate it on Apple Podcasts and if you fancy a chat you can find me @outspokenbeautynicola on Instagram xx
Jan 2, 2024 • 55min
Bryony and Nicola's New Year Show
It's the first week of 2024 and Bryony Blake and I are here to hopefully give you a few giggles, some friendly chat and some beauty tips to boot.During the episode we're talking about resolutions, orgasms, Harry Styles, X Factor, giving Leona Lewis a pedicure and much more.We hope that if you're feeling a bit post festive seasonish that this lifts your spirits :)Loads of loveNicola and Bryony xx
Dec 30, 2023 • 15min
Things I've Learnt In 2023
In this, my last little episode of the year I look back at the things that I've learnt in 2023.From insights into how to overcome anxiety to life as a woman who can no longer fit into all the clothes and has encountered chafing for the first time to lessons about people who don't always behave well and how to stand up for myself, this is deep in places and equally light-hearted and irreverent in others.Happy New Year Outspoken Beauties and here's to lots of outspoken adventures in 2024.
Dec 28, 2023 • 11min
A Little Catch Up Before The New Year
A lot of you have asked for a little catch up episode before the New Year so I have of course delivered.I'll be talking about the ups and downs of my new Apple Watch, why I'm loving Victoria Beckham's Satin Kajal in Bordeaux and am not getting on as well with a new Benefit Mascara that I purchased.I'll also be taking all the pressure out of your New Year's Eve and any resolutions that you have a feeling that you may struggle to keep.Oh and how could I forget?...I'm going to tell you about a brand new series coming for you in 2024.
Dec 23, 2023 • 11min
Your Christmas Eve Episode
The host answers festive beauty dilemmas, gives skincare tips for Christmas day, recommends high-street products for fine hair, discusses handling Christmas day dilemmas, explores the pressure of Christmas, and expresses gratitude for the supportive community and listeners.
Dec 21, 2023 • 17min
Outspoken Beauty Awards 2023 - Fragrance, Bath, Body and Hair
It's the final part of the Outspoken Beauty Podcast Awards 2023 and this week I'm talking about more of the products that have really stood out to me this year.In this episode I'll be talking about the fragrance that has had everyone asking me what I'm wearing, an affordable but utterly luxurious body oil, dreamy bath products, my hair tool of the year and lots more.I hope you've enjoyed my awards series and thanks SO much for being the most amazing community of listeners!Also on the subject of communities, just a reminder that we have a truly lovely one on our private Facebook Page. You can join it here
Dec 19, 2023 • 26min
An Outspoken Grandma Festive Special
With mere days to go before Christmas, my guest in this episode is Francesca Bonn aka Outspoken Grandma aka my Mum!It was my Mum and incredibly glamorous Grandma Lily who inspired my love for beauty and ever since I was a teenager, my mum and I have got mutually excited about products and trends and have shared many a product over the years. I will also say that she has been one of my biggest influnecers when it comes to everything from bath products to makeup to fragrance. During the episode we have a festive catch up where we reminisce about the time she sat on the turkey and the magic she created for us as kids. We then talk about the beauty products that she's loved the most in 2023. (There are some great recommendations in there).I hope you enjoy this one as much as we loved recording it xx
Dec 16, 2023 • 54min
Rose Gallagher's Best of 2023
She's one of the loveliest people in the beauty industry and it is SO nice to have her back on the podcast. In this episode I'm joined by makeup artist and wonderful human Rose Gallagher. Rose has compiled a list of her very favourite beauty products of 2023 and during the episode she's sharing them with us and telling us why she rates them so much. We're also chatting about Christmas plans and have a humorous moment that leads Rose to tell me about her fear of spiders.This is a gorgeous episode with a woman who radiates warmth and kindness and REALLY knows her stuff when it comes to beauty.Enjoy it Outspoken Beauties xx
Dec 14, 2023 • 17min
Outspoken Beauty Awards 2023 - Skincare Category
It's my annual celebration of the year's best in beauty. In this week's Outspoken Beauty Podcast Awards I'm looking at the skincare category and what has really stood out to me in 2023.There are some old favourites in there and some new products and brands that are truly brilliant.Skincare is very personal but I think that a lot of these products are suitable for many skin types. Congratulations to all the winners:@avon_uk@mortarandmilk@dermalogicauk@skingeniusuk@weledauk@exuvianceuk@officialmedik8@clinisoothe@superdrug@biodermauk@bootsuk@skinandmehq@getharley@drsambunting@heliocareuk@ultravioletteau@larocheposay@emmahardieskincare@samfarmer_co@sttropeztan@paulaschoice
Dec 12, 2023 • 45min
Bryony Blake - Glittery Eye Makeup, The Softest Legs and How To Become a Lord or Lady
I'm so happy to have Bryony back this week.In this episode we're chatting about:Awkward social situations and why we both hate them The simple way to get treated like a Lord or Lady and always get the best table/seat/treatmentThe time Bryony served Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie in a department storeGlittery eye makeup and how to make it work for youBryony's exciting saucepan purchase (she's REALLY excited about it!)The time my dad got weed on when he was trying to do a good turn and of course our usual beauty recommendations.I hope you enjoy this episode....it certainly made us laugh a lot :0)
