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!
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 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!
Jun 28, 2025 • 46min
Bryony and Nicola - The X -Rated Episode
I had to make the title "The X-Rated Episode" just in case you were going to play this out loud in a public place or in front of the kids. You'll find out why when you hear it but needless to say, Bryony and I are talking about some rather intimate things this week. (Ooooh ahh missus).You'll also get your weekly dose of beauty and lots more.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Jun 25, 2025 • 12min
The Outspoken Review - Banana Perfume, Fab False Nails and Water Flossers
In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm talking about:The Outspoken Beauty Confidence Event taking place next week in London. (Buy your tickets here )My visit to the dentist and the things I'm changing in my dental routine, plus a recommendation for a great water flosser.The addictive scent that smells like banana foam sweetsThe lipstick that's getting me lots of compliments at the momentThe nail wraps/stick on nails that I'm lovingSuncream scentsMy amazing spa breakAnd all in around 10 minutes!Enjoy xx
Jun 24, 2025 • 14min
Get On The Plane Part One - Dealing With The Lead Up To The Flight
In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm doing the first of three aviation specials for fellow fearful flyers.In this, the first episode, I talk about the best way to keep your head in the weeks leading up to the flight so that you feel as calm and positive as possible as it approaches.These techniques really helped me finally get on the plane to Kos last month and I really hope that they help you too. xx
Jun 21, 2025 • 21min
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril
Beauty Editor extraordinaire, Perdita Nouril, is back.This week we're talking hot weather beauty picks, wardrobe malfunctions, Glastonbury and lots more.Enjoy xx
Jun 21, 2025 • 15min
Rita Ora on Fragrance, Beauty, Therapy and Life
In this week's episode I have a brilliant chat with Rita Ora.Prepare to find out about:Her incredibly niche and swooningly beautiful signature fragranceThe part that therapy plays in her lifeWhat makes her feel good when she performsWhy fragrance is so important to herand so much more.I sadly only had limited time with Rita but we both wanted more so watch this space!The interview took place at the UK launch of Gisada Donna - Rita describes it beautifully during our chat.
Jun 18, 2025 • 10min
The Outspoken Review- A Brilliant Beauty Edit If I Do Say So Myself!
Oh my goodness, SO many lovely things to tell you about this week. I didn't know where to start.We have everything from the very best under eye concealer/cream hybrid to perfect (and very affordable) summer fragrance to the hand cream that makes you feel like you're on a pexrfect trip to the countryside to the nail wraps that beat all the rest hands down.I love all of these products and am really excited to share them with you x
Jun 14, 2025 • 33min
Tigerlily Taylor - The Fabulous, Feminist Creator of Claws
In this episode I chat to effortlessly cool and utterly fabulous model, daughter of Queen drummer Roger Taylor and creator of sustainable press on nail brand Claws.Tigerlily and I talk about:Growing up as the daughter of a musicianWhy press on nails make so much sense and the huge importance of sustainability Tigerlily's (very brief) foray into the world of Only FansThe importance of music, art and beauty collaborationsThe fragrances that Tigerlily gravitates towardsAnd lots more.This is such a great chat and I can't wait for you to get to know this feisty and fabulous woman.You can find out more about Claws here
Jun 13, 2025 • 20min
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - Beyonce, K Beauty Comes To London and Super Serum
In this week's Beauty News and Views with Beauty Editor Perdita Nouril we're talking about Perdi's amazing experience at the Beyonce concert and why she was moved to tears!We also talk about why we love L'Occitane, an INCREDIBLE new perfume brand called Raconteur that has come to Bloom Covent Garden plus the incredible Irish brow brand Brow-Aid.Plus Perdita has discovered an affordable and brilliant skincare brand called @wearekeats as well as checking out the amazing K Beauty shop @pureseouluk which has come to Carnaby Street.So much beauty news and so little time!Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
