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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Jul 23, 2025 • 10min
The Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel Give Their Views On The Organic Pharmacy
*This episode is part of a wider paid partnership with The Organic Pharmacy*The Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel have been testing a variety of Organic Pharmacy skincare products for the last two months and in this episode I talk through their honest thoughts and experiences. I also tell you about my top products from this brilliant brand and what I like best about them.If you'd like 20% off Organic Pharmacy products use code NICOLA20If you'd like to joint the Panel email nicola@outspokenbeauty.co.uk.
Jul 21, 2025 • 15min
Get On The Plane Episode 3 - During the Flight
In this my third and final episode of Get On The Plane, I talk about my tips and tricks for getting through the flight, from visiting the pilot, to getting in the right mindset for takeoff and how to make the flight go by faster.I also chat through useful breathing techniques, the "jello" theory and why "handing over your fear" can be reallu helpful. We still have some Zen In The Sky Kits available over at getontheplane.co.uk where you'll also find the Get On The Plane Spotify playlist and a fantastic interview with our in-house Pilot Claudine Miles.
Jul 19, 2025 • 51min
Bryony and Nicola - Bryony's Incredibly Embarrassing Bottom Offering To Michael Buble
Oh how we laughed during this episode! Get ready for Bryony's story about the time she offered her bum to Michael Buble with hilarious consequences!We'll also chat about what happened when I bared a bit too much to my neighbour and why I really embarrassed a man in a cafe. (I don't even know what's going on at the moment!)Bryony also talks about some amazing beauty launches that she's been to this week including the brilliant hair brand Rehab and we have some lovely recommendations for you.
Jul 18, 2025 • 17min
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - The Lipstick Episode!
In this week's episode of Beauty News and Views the brilliant beauty editor of Women's Health, Perdita Nouril gives us all the latest lip product news and gossip. I also tell you about a bit of an embarrassing lipstick moment at a recent beauty event.Perdita also has the ultimate summer lipstick recommendation.Enjoy xx
Jul 16, 2025 • 13min
The Outspoken Review- Neom Turns 20, Following Your Gut and Lots of News
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting about Neom's 20th birthday and why I love the brand so much. I also tell you about their latest candle that actually cools you down!Next I update you about my new venture getontheplane.co.uk which is an online destination for nervous flyers. I also tell you about my incredible Zen In The Sky Kits (the must-have curation of products to help you have a chilled and enjoyable flight). I also have news about an INCREDIBLE event that I'm doing with Joshua Fletcher aka Anxiety Josh on 9th October. If you or a family member has anxiety and you need guidance you can find tickets here.Finally, I have a honest chat about following your gut when it comes to getting medical advice. This comes after a negative experience with a hormone dr.Enjoy amazing Outspoken Beauties x
Jul 12, 2025 • 20min
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - Big Beauty Industry News!
The amazing beauty editor Perdita Nouril is back and this week we're talking about:Big news about Sephora and Kate Moss' brand CosmosPerdita's Glastonbury experience that saw her sleeping under the starsSpin classes in the heatMisbehaving at parties where you don't know anyoneOur beauty products of the weekxx
Jul 9, 2025 • 12min
The Outspoken Review - Sexual Wellbeing, Makeup Icons and Hormone Shifts
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking about some iconic products from Stila, what I learnt at a wonderful sexual wellbeing workshop run by the incredible sexologist Marie Morice, I have the most beautiful smelling reed diffuser to tell you about and I'll be chatting about seeking help when your hormones don't feel quite right.
Jul 7, 2025 • 12min
Get On The Plane Episode 2 - The Day of The Flight
This mini series is for nervous flyers and the people who want to help them. In this week's episode I'm sharing my tips for feeling more positive on the day of the flight from the moment you wake up all the way to the departure gate.Join my Get On The Plane chat channel on Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola
Jul 6, 2025 • 39min
Dr Paw Paw - A Story of Romance, Authenticity and A Desire to do Good!
Prepare to meet two of my absolute favourite people in the beauty industry. Pauline and Johnny Patterson are the couple behind Dr Paw Paw and as you'll hear during the episode, they run their business and interactions with people firmly from the heart.During this brilliant episode you'll hear:Their love storyHow Dr Paw Paw came aboutWhat it feels like to be business partners as well as a coupleThe importance of wellbeing for both of them and how Johnny bounced back from near burnoutHow Pauline has juggled motherhood and running a business plus the challenges of perimenopauseWhy their business is about a lot more than just making moneyHow Pauline supported me through my anxiety breakdown and why this has led us to do some really important and exciting work together that we'll announce during the episode.This is an absolute must listen!
Jul 2, 2025 • 12min
Susan Powls - The Utterly Inspiring Woman Behind Cloud Nine
This episode is in partnership with Cloud NineI'm so excited for you to get to know Susan Powls, the woman behind the iconic GHD straightener and the fabulous styling tool brand Cloud Nine.Susan's story is one of being brushed aside in the boardroom (as so many women were/ still are), only to regain her power and take ownership of HER story. She is proof that anything is possible at any age and I know that she will really inspire you.You're going to adore Susan and her story!
