The Emma Guns Show

listen on itunes listen on acast This episode of the show was recorded live at the Birchbox x Oliver Bonas Co-Working space in London on September 7th. Hannah and Sophie Pycroft from Spectrum Collections joined me to talk about their brand of makeup brushes and accessories that has taken social media by storm. The business was an idea born by the pool on holiday, but it hasn't been plain sailing and the sisters talk to me about sticking with it, even when it didn't seem like the best idea, and how a business advisor couldn't quite believe their plans... We talk challenges in business, packing orders in a windowless garage surviving on chocolate biscuits and coffee and why you have to turn everything - even a warehouse fire that destroys all your stock - into a positive. They also tell me about their best-seller The Glam Clam and the unusual moment when it was born. To subscribe to Birchbox, the UK's No. 1 Beauty Box, click here >> Birchbox Subscription. The Oliver Bonas Birchbox is available to all new and current Birchbox subscribers from the 1st September through to the end of the month. A Birchbox subscription is £12.95 per month (including P+P) - this month you can upgrade to receive the BB+ (a Limited Edition Oliver Bonas candle created for Birchbox). Subscribe here. Spectrum Collections is available at The Birchbox ShopHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the shows that has been most requested by listeners is all things hormones so I asked Sohère Roked, a GP and Bio-identical and Integrative Medical Specialist, if she would talk to me and shed a little light on what is a pretty complicated subject. Sohère talks about the frustrating experiences she had with female patients who would come in saying they didn't 'feel right' but whose blood tests would return with normal results leaving them at a total dead end. Sohère realised there was a very strong link between hormones and our general well-being and how even a small imbalance can contribute to feeling under par. In this conversation we talk about how you should be feeling during your menstrual cycle, in terms of what's normal or to be expected, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), why a 360 approach to wellness is vital and why knowing yourself and how you feel is something we should all be checking in with. We also tackle the sticky topic of the cost involved with deep-diving into your hormones, the things you can do to identify if there's something amiss and the steps you can take to make yourself feel better. Sohère talks about her book The Tiredness Cure: How to beat fatigue and feel great for good and quizzes, cues and information within that can help you work towards feelings better. Follow Sohère on Twitter >> @The_Holistic_Dr and Instagram >> @Miss_Soh Sohère is based at the Omniya Clinic in Knightsbridge - follow them on twitter >> @omniyalondon and instagram >> @omniyalondon If you have any questions following this episode email me at [email protected] Thank you for listening. EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode it's over to you... Based on the emails and messages I've been getting about guests that you've felt particularly inspired by I've compiled the pieces from shows that you've told me you've enjoyed the most. The edit includes the author Jen Sincero, Pixiwoo's Sam and Nic, author and journalist Sali Hughes, RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage and singer/songwriter Leona Lewis. Click on the links for full show notes...Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Coleman (@featuresjourno/@featuresjourno) is a writer who, if you listen to the show regularly, will have heard referenced as a 'forensic beauty journalist' who loves nothing more than getting her teeth stuck into a clinical trial. As people who write about beauty we sit in the space between brands and the consumer offering an objective point of view about what a brand is up to in order to better help you make good decisions about how to spend your money. Claire's approach is to listen to what the brands have to say, but also by deep-dive into the independent data, clinical trials and by doing her own research into ingredients, innovations and developments. She does not care for fluff and nonsense and in this episode I ask her about her approach to writing about products, what she looks for from brands, what products, ingredients and innovations she thinks are worth paying attention to and what you should flat-out not get duped by. Take her on her word, she's very happy for you to tweet her @featuresjourno and you can read more of her work and find out more about Claire by visiting her website here >> https://www.clairecoleman.com/ As a result of our conversation Claire has created a list of products she would be happy to recommend - they can be found on her website here >> https://www.clairecoleman.com/blog-1 Claire mentioned these links/studies in the show and the links can be found below: Sam Farmer on parabens is here (8th question down) :http://www.samfarmer.co/education-click-question-read-my-response The study about lavender oil and breast tissue is here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17267908Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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subscribeOn this episode of the show I'm joined by Paula Begoun of Paula's Choice (@paulaschoiceuk) to talk about her skincare range, why she worries about all the misinformation about beauty out here on the internet and the two major changes we could all make to our beauty regimes for our best skin. Paula is a published author (here's her author page on Amazon.co.uk), was dubbed 'The Cosmetics Cop' by Oprah Winfrey and is a proud entrepreneur of 40 years - as you can imagine our conversation takes several twists and turns... From her days as a makeup artist, to suffering with acne and eczema and how that informed her feelings about topical skincare, to writing books and then starting her brand - it's all in here. We also talk about hormones and their effect on skin as well as health. In this episode of the show Paula talks about her Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant*, £25, a lightweight exfoliating fluid that helps breakdown dead skin cells for skin that looks more radiant and feels smoother. It's a great lotion to have in your beauty arsenal if your skin is prone to looking dull and is also a good line of defence against blackheads.If you want to get in touch with the show it's so easy - just email me at [email protected] and if you're enjoying the podcast please do leave me a 5-star rating and review on iTunes here. Thank you! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SubscribeDr Howard Murad is the man behind the skincare brand Murad known for its high performance, no-nonsense, problem-solving skincare. During a visit to London the LA-based dermatologist and I met to speak about the new and unexpected factors affecting the way in which we age. He has been dubbed 'The Father of Internal Skincare' and his knowledge is vast, but in this conversation with talk about why it's so crucially important to take a 360 approach not just to ageing, but to our lifestyles too. Dr Murad talked to me about his Eyes Up Campaign and how it's important we find a balance between how much we're online for the sake of our health as well as how we all fall into the habit of compromising and editing ourselves in a way that can impact our happiness - and our health. Dr Murad has been treating patients for over 50 years so he knows what people want, he knows what works and his advice is like pure gold bullion. You'll also be able to hear the fab Zoe Shaw, who you'll know if you watch Murad's presentations on QVC, who joined us for the chat too.MY top 3 picks for murad problem-solving skincareMurad Eye Lift Firming Treatment, £49.50.* My eyes can get really puffy when I'm stressed and/or tired - I blame staring at computers and wearing contact lenses - and when this eye treatment launched last year I was seriously impressed by the results. It's very simple to use too - just a couple of pumps on the eye patches, apply under the eyes and wait... It instantly calmed that feeling of 'puff' around my eyes and my eyes looked fresher immediately after use. I try to use this once a week and as well as the soothing effect on my eyes, it also gives me a reason to sit down for 15 minutes.Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF30, £56.* I have no problem with a product that does as much as this one... I sometimes feel as though I'm layering too much on my skin so the fact this one cream does the job of five other products is a win/win for me. On application there's an instant 'blurring' or skin that seamlessly covers imperfections, such as pores, but it also hydrates, primes and has a broad spectrum SPF so your skin is protected throughout the day. Add to the mix a savvy blend of anti-ageing ingredients that stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and well, I'm sold. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ree Lodge (@reallyree) and her website www.reallyree.com are the 'breaking news' of beauty. If it's launching, it's on her site, which is about to undergo a massive redesign, and being first, thorough and correct is of paramount importance to Ree. In this episode Ree talks to me about the early days of Really Ree, of joining twitter on a whim, writing blog posts, but also what life had looked like before she dominated the beauty news arena. She talks to me about her career in recruitment, where you could argue her competitive nature was born, and why she went from a high-paid job into a passion role and how she's gone on to monetise the latter. It's a really robust conversation where we cover topics including self-preservation, the idea of luck, guilt, motivation and she shares a brilliant piece of advice for anyone going after what they want in life: “You haven’t failed unless you give up.” — Ree Also in this episode... It was a busy week in beauty and among other things I went to the launch party for Real Techniques new collection Powder Bleu launching July 2017 - a new variety of brushes designed to be used with powder. The six-piece collection includes a Soft Complexion Brush, £22, a Soft Powder Brush, £22, Soft Finishing Brush, £22, Soft Shader Brush, £15, Soft Kabuki Brush, £25 and Plush Powder Puff, £12. The event was held in the Blue Room at The Curtain Hotel in Shoreditch and hosted by Sam Chapman and Nic Haste Chapman and included readings from the Psychic Sisters and entertainment from Britain's Got Talent Finalists DNA. The food from Red Rooster was next-level and reminded me of Hart of Dixie, which is never a bad thing. There are certain events that are just joyful and hanging out with Sam and Nic is always such a pleasure (listen to their podcast here) but also some of my favourite beauty colleagues; Sali Hughes, Nadine Baggott, Really Ree, Madeleine Spencer, Claire Coleman, Jo Glanville-Blackburn and many more... Broken washing machine is making me seriously consider the value of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Powder Bleu for Real Techniques. Hart of Dixie on iTunes. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up on Amazon. With beauty colleagues Sali Hughes and Nadine Baggott.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Sincero (@jensincero) is success coach and #1 NY Bestseller Author who joins me on the podcast to breakdown the barriers that can prevent us from living our best lives - and making money. Her books You Are a Badass (How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life) and You Are a Badass at Making Money have spent over a year in the New York Times Bestseller list and inspired millions to take steps towards a better life. In this conversation Jen talks about being motivated and staying realistic, how to create a daily practise to help you get to where you want to be, why changing your vocabulary can make all the difference and why we should be afraid of rejection. Also in this episode... I went to the launch of Hair by Sam McKnight at Liberty and fell in love with his Cool Girl Texturising spray and bumped into superstar colourist Nicola Clarke, makeup artist to the stars Mary Greenwell, Jo Elvin, Edwina Ings-Chambers and Susannah Taylor. I also sang some Stevie Nicks with Caroline Hirons because I was wearing some hippy-vibe tassels. What?!Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Elvin (@joelvinglamour) is the Editor-in-Chief of Glamour Magazine and she joins me in this episode to talk about everything from what it really means to be a feminist, the realities of going after your dreams, the media landscape, the culture of celebrity and much much more. links from this episode... Jo has also appeared as a guest on Jules and Sarah and Admit One with Antonia O'Brien. On Netflix: Schitt's Creek, RuPaul's Drag Race, 13 Reasons Why. In Emma's intro... Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette, £45 from Space NK.* / Transformulas Hydration Gold, £22 from QVC / Premlee Ramasamy at Hersheson's Conduit St / Piercings by Maddie at Metalmorphosis in Topshop on Oxford St. Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette, £45 from Space NK*. Piercings by Maddie at Metalmorphosis in Topshop on Oxford St. Transformulas Hydration Gold, £22 from QVC. Premlee Ramasamy at Hersheson's Conduit St. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Visage (@michellevisage) joins me on a brand new episode of the show to talk about her collaboration with Illamasqua and the 'Visage Lash', the beauty products she adores and why she's very specific about what she puts on her skin. If you listen to Michelle's podcast What's the Tee with RuPaul and Michelle Visage - and why wouldn't you? - you'll know that Michelle has autoimmune disease and she talks in detail about the lifestyle changes she's had to make for the sake of her health. In this hour-long conversation with also talk about role as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, being an advocate for the LGBTQ community and her own issues with self-doubt. We discuss the burden of being dreamers and why meditation, and specifically visualisation, is crucial if you want your wildest dreams and fantasies to come true - as long as you do it with emotion... Michelle knows a lot about being on-the-go. When she's not sitting on the judging panel on the Emmy-winning show RuPaul's Drag Race, she's on the road for nine months of the year and Michelle explains the steps she takes to shut off and put boundaries in place so she doesn't burn out. Tune into Michelle's YouTube channel here to see, among other things, snippets from the Drag Race tour, her Vogueing back in the late 80s and videos from the RuPaul Show that used to air on VH1. References from the Emma guns show ft. michelle visage. Michelle's lashes are available here. The Power of Now is available on Amazon.co.uk. Grain Brain is available on Amazon.co.uk. Michelle's signature scent, Illamasqua's Freak is available here. Infinite Possibilities is available on Amazon.co.uk.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxiety affects nearly a quarter of the population and as it's a topic that has come up more than once during podcasts with my guests I felt it was time to dig a little deeper into the topic. While it's completely normal to experience anxiety you may not be aware that you have it. Instead you may feel as though you're just highly stressed, a bit hormonal or just going through a rough patch. I've spoken on this podcast before about anxiety with guests including Luke Hersheson and Pixiwoo's Sam and Nic, as well as my own struggles, and in realising this was a much bigger issue was keen to speak to an expert on the subject. Chloe Brotheridge has written the book The Anxiety Solution, which is a really important read whether you suffer with anxiety yourself, or know someone who does. As well as detailing her own experiences with anxiety and panic attacks the book also offers realistic solutions to bringing down your anxiety levels as well as the comfort of reassuring you that you're not alone. In this podcast we talk about Chloe's book, her own experiences with anxiety, how to spot the warning signs that you're not just stressed, how to help someone you know through anxiety and the benefits of meditation and yoga. Chloe's website www.calmer-you.com provides another resource with links to helpful sites as well as a downloadable meditation and details of her upcoming events, as well as how to get in touch with her. I hope you find this podcast helpful. Leave comments on the page here, over on twitter @emmaguns or you can email me at [email protected] In this week's introduction: My review of the Kerastase Aura Botanica range and Redken's No Blow Dry NBD for Fine Hair - the results have been seriously impressive. I also went to the launch of Abigail James' new book Love Your Skin and have been inundated with queries about the ring I was wearing in one of my instastories. Click on the pictures to find them online. Redken No Blow Dry NBD, £10.85. Love Your Skin, £20 - Amazon. Kerastase Aura Botanica, £14.80. Lisa Snowdon Arrow Ring, £59.65.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Chapman (@pixiwoos) and Nic Haste Chapman (@nixiepixi1) have over two million subscribers on their YouTube channel Pixiwoo, created the game-changing makeup brush range Real Techniques and between them have been instrumental in changing how women all over the world do their makeup - forever. They join me on the podcast to tell me how they went from makeup artists to global superstars, how YouTube has changed since they started all those years ago and what's next on the horizon... We also talk about anxiety, pursuing your passion, why money can't, or shouldn't, be your motivator, the power of the mind, why you should never dilute yourself and other people's opinions. If you enjoy the show please do subscribe over on iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review. EG xx Face by Pixiwoo is available on Amazon. Real Techniques are available here. Twitter: Sam @pixiwoos Nic @nixiepixi Sam and Nic on YouTube >> Pixiwoo Referenced in this show's introduction: Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Gel Touch Foundation, £43. RuPaul's Drag Race, specifically Kardashians: The Musical on Netflix. Tan Luxe and my chat with, Marc Elrick, the man behind the brand, and his new The Gloss Illuminating Face and Body Highlighter, £29 at QVC.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jules von Hep (@julesvonhep) is one of the beauty world's best known tanners, is the co-host of the brilliant podcast The Jules and Sarah Show and also has a must-see YouTube channel. In this episode of the podcast we talk about his role as Global Tanning Director of Tan Luxe, how he's become the go-to tanner for A-listers and celebrities and why he set himself a goal of making people feel better. Jules with his podcast co-host Sarah Powell. We chat about going after what you want, while staying above board and he talks about why he's a huge believer in hope, fate and chance. If you're starting a business or have a dream that you want to pursue then Jules' rules for setting and achieving your goals are most definitely worth listening to. We talk about the value of taking time out for yourself, why he doesn't have any regrets about focusing on his work. over on @emmaguns this week... These are the leopard print courts from Dorothy Perkins that you've been asking about over on Instagram. Click the pic to go to the Dorothy Perkins website. xx In the introduction this week I talk about the events that I've been to and the products I've been using including meeting Victoria Beckham to talk about her forthcoming second makeup collection with Estee Lauder. I tell stories from inside the Dolce & Gabbana launch for their new fragrance Light Blue, including chatting to David Gandy and taking 'his lemons' home in the goody-bag. I've been watching, among other things, Strike a Pose on Netflix, the documentary that reunites us with the dancers from Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition tour. You've been asking about my visit to Atelier Cologne and the fragrances I chose in the store, so I share a little more information about that visit. Finally I wanted to draw attention to Charli Cohen and an issue she's been having - if you want to follow and retweet her pinned tweet you can do so here >> Charli Cohen on Twitter. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Baker (@SamBaker/@theothersambaker) is Co-Founder and CEO of The Pool. She has edited magazines, written books and four years ago felt there could be a way to give women what they were used to finding in the pages of glossy titles on the more convenient platform of their phones and tablets - enter The Pool. In this chat with one of the media's most accomplished editors we talk about the realities of the future of print journalism, how to curate and execute an online title like The Pool, the learning curve that came with swapping paper for digital and why now, more than ever, The Pool's voice is an important one. Here's the 'round' that Sam talks about in the podcast and how they schedule The Pool's daily output. Sam's novels are available via Amazon here: SAM BAKER ON AMAZON. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmen Carrera (@carmen_carrera/@carmen_carrera) joins me on this episode of the show and we cover a lot of ground. From her blossoming acting career, her Showgirl show, her tireless work as an activist within the LGBTQ community as well as how she navigated her own transition. I first came to know of Carmen when she appeared in series three of RuPaul's Drag Race, but a lot has changed since then. Immediately after the show finished filming Carmen began to transition and her birth certificate now reads 'female', a change she admits made her feel 'powerful' and 'validated'. In this episode of the show we talk about her early years in high school, how she navigated the school halls while knowing that she wasn't being her true self, how her friends and mother played a crucial role in her accepting and believing in herself. We talk about her acting career and starring alongside Meryl Streep, being friends with J.Lo and life after Drag Race. Carmen also talks to me about her tireless work as an activist and the documentary Outpost and highlighting the fact that rates of violence against the LGBTQ community in Sao Paolo are among the highest in the world. She also tells me about supporting Gavin Grimm, the transgender teen who was prevented from using the boys' toilets in his school, and why a curriculum of LGBTQ history in schools is a positive step to creating safety and protection for the community. She also tells me about motherhood, breaking down stereotypes and how yoga and meditation have played a crucial role in her journey. To find out more about Carmen visit her website carmencarrera.com To find out more about Gavin Grimm this piece on TIME.com is great read, supported by a brilliant video >> Gavin Grimm: Battle over Bathroom Use should never have happened. For the NARS Audacious lipstick in Carmen click here. It's an online exclusive so don't miss out... To sign up for the show's newsletter go to emmagunavardhana.com/newsletter and if you want to get in touch with the show you can email me at [email protected] This episode of the podcast was recorded at L'Escargot Restaurant & Club in the heart of London's Soho.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leona Lewis (@leonalewis/@leonalewis) joins me on the podcast to talk about her role as an Ambassador for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and its partnership with Kiehl's. We also discuss happiness, pursuing your passions and overcoming the hurdles we all inevitably face in life. She also explains how pushing herself beyond her comfort zone is the key to personal growth and finding happiness and how journalling and goal setting help her stay focussed. As well as selling over 20 million records worldwide Leona is a passionate humanitarian and animal rights activist working with organisations including The Prince's Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, Sport Relief, WWF, Humane Society, World Animal Protection and many more. She also a supporter of Hopefield Animal Sanctuary who care for unwanted, mistreated and sick animals. Also in this conversation I speak to the Executive Director and Founder of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Georgia Arnold (@georgiaarnold/@georgiaarnold99), who talks to me about the foundation's continued efforts to create awareness around HIV/AIDS, the grants they award, how her career in MTV started and why now, more than ever, we need to talk about safe sex. She tells me about the early days of MTV, the inspirational people the foundation supports and champions and how YOU can get involved in supporting the foundation. MTV Staying Alive is a global charity dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS and in her role as Ambassador Leona has designed a limited edition pot with Kiehl's for their best-selling Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. Kiehl's will donate £10 from each pot sold to the MTV Staying Alive Foundation to empower and educate young women on HIV prevention. Georgia also runs social responsibility, which includes MTV Breaks that helps young people get into their chosen careers and jobs. If you want to get involved with the MTV Staying Alive Foundation click here >> GET INVOLVED. To view MTV Shuga follow the link here >> MTV Shuga. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Whitehouse is Mother Pukka (@motherpukka/@motherpukka) and she joins me on the show to talk about her website www.motherpukka.co.uk, being an influencer and why she's a 'foghorn for flexible working' (her words). In our conversation we talk about her early journalistic career, being a mum and what it was that prompted her to start Mother Pukka and why the campaign for flexible working for parents is so important to her. I dare you not to be inspired by Anna, not least because she doesn't sugar-coat her messaging, but because she's being true to herself - and in this episode of the show she talks about the highs and lows of doing just that. Her blog post 'I Quit' is mentioned during the show and explains exactly why flexible working is so important to her. She also explains how she handles online trolls, and her early career in journalism. EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've been sending in emails, DMs and tweets so it seemed timely to answer all your questions in one go in a special 'Ask Me Anything' episode. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock chicks of the world unite! Caroline and I met at a Mötley Crüe concert, which is why this show starts, not with a deep-dive into all things skincare, but a reverie of our favourite rock bands - and rock gods. We talk about the concerts we were both at in the 1980s, the rock stars that make us go weak at the knees and Caroline's incredible backstage experiences... Music aside, Caroline is famous in the beauty world for her no-nonsense approach to skincare - an objective approach earned from over thirty years in the industry. Her reviews have the ability to sell-out product - dubbed 'The Caroline Hirons Effect' - and leave the shelves of major beauty retailers completely bare. She has worked on the shop floor, has consulted for years with brands and has probably had something to do with the creation of many of the products living in your bathroom cabinet right now. Because, who doesn't love an instagram story..? Caroline is someone I've admired for a while, not least because she seems true to and at ease with herself. When she speaks people listen and I wanted to unpick when she realised her voice was one that was being heard by a huge audience, as well as by the upper echelons of the industry. As she says in the show, having spent years in corporate business, realising that her true voice was one that was influential felt great. It's a responsibility she doesn't take lightly and Caroline is a bit like your best friend and your mum - and perhaps that's why she's garnered such a massive global audience who really trust her. Her website www.carolinehirons.com is a portal reviews, advice and must-read 'cheat sheets' and you can follow her on instagram @carolinehirons and twitter @carolinehirons. Pic credit: Dan Kennedy Caroline launched her first ever skincare product this year - Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse, £24, and I ask her whether we can expect more products and innovations with her name on it... We also chat about acne and her tips for how to handle it and why it's such an emotional issue. As a qualified facialist Caroline talks about intuition and about the times either putting her hands on someone's skin or seeing something she thought was suspicious has possibly saved lives. Caroline also started the non-profit initiative Give & Makeup that aims to get everyday essentials into the hands of the women and children who need them. Whilst composing a blog post on beauty essentials Caroline started thinking about the people who have nothing, found this page on the Refuge website, scrapped the blog post and created the initiative. If you want to donate cosmetics, toiletries, clothes and childrens' clothes follow this link >> how to donate. Finally, if you want Caroline to return for a second instalment of the show then email me at [email protected] or tweet me @emmaguns using #EGpodcast. Enjoy! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me in this episode of the show is Luke Hersheson (@lukehersheson) the Creative Director at Hersheson's (@hershesons) salons and a member of The House of Experts at John Frieda. Let me just say this at the outset - Luke was a brilliant guest, not least because he's been tuning into the podcast and loves the show! In our conversation we talk about the fact Luke knew he wanted to follow his father's footsteps into hairdressing from a very young age, what it's like to have a busy, creative mind, his desire to want to make salons relevant again, travelling the world with supermodels and his pursuit of excellence. We each talk about our experiences with anxiety and the steps we've taken to overcome what feel, at times, crippling. Luke tells me the story of how he was signed and started working on global advertising campaigns. His first trip, in 2001, was with supermodel Gisele for Missoni and he explains what it's really like to have to step up to the plate and how creativity comes together on a shoot. As well as Gisele Luke has styled Victoria Beckham, Sali Hughes, Emma Watson and Sienna Miller - among many others. Also in this episode of the show we talk about the technical revolution, how perhaps social media didn't seem like something we had to get involved with when platforms such as Facebook and Twitter started cropping up, but also how to find balance in a world of technical/social overload. We talk about meditation, the apps to use and the techniques that can help you find balance as well as Luke's plans for the future and how he goes about setting goals. Finally Luke and I chat about drive, about how passion spurs you on to work even harder, but also how to find a balance and why it's important to find and appreciate moments of calm between the frenetic schedules of fashion week and the like. We also kick the show off with an embarrassing tale from fashion week a few years ago when I stumbled into Luke at a party wearing one of the Hersheson Clip In Fringes. Every home should have one! There's no pesky waiting around for your hair to grow out after you've had a fringe cut in and it's so easy to clip-in and clip-out. I wish I could tell you I was a good model for it... The clip-in hair is just one part of Hersheson's excellent accessories offering - why not have a browse >> Hersheson's Accessories. The anxiety essence I reference in the show is from Helios >> Boronia Flower.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One good thing about being 5'4" - snuggle potential with my taller guests.Back by popular demand! In her second visit to The Emma G Podcast Nadine (@nadinebaggott/@nadinebaggott) returns to delve into, and debunk, skincare myths. You may know her as the Health & Beauty Editor of Hello! or as The Beauty Know It All over on YouTube, but one thing is for sure, she is an endless resource of skincare knowledge and beauty know-how. After her first visit, where we discussed Generation Y, #antisocialmedia and how she came to carve out one of the beauty industry's most impressive careers, listeners wanted more - and you've got it! Here she talks cosmetic procedures, what you really need from your skincare and her healthy sense of skepticism. But it's a 90 minute show so we obviously indulged in a little Real Housewives chatter...Nadine is all about honesty - #nofilter #nofacetune and #ownyourshitIn this episode Nadine explains why she's so passionate about skincare. Why every woman should be googling the ingredients on their product labels - knowledge is power - and whether you really need to spend money on your anti-ageing creams. We also chat about her rules for sunbathing, whether or not essential oils should play a role in your beauty buying and why she loves a skincare expert in a white coat. Ever thought about going under the knife, getting injectables or having a laser treatment? Nadine gives a no-holds-barred account of what the pain is really like and whether the results are worth it. And if you've ever felt guilty about falling asleep in your makeup, listen to Nadine - you won't anymore...Check out Nadine's product know-how and ingredient knowledge...Note: Nadine called me after our chat to say she should have said Vitamin B3 and not Vitamin B12 when she was talking about Niacinamide. Blame the fact we were talking 19 to the dozen! Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Dennis Gross is one of the world's leading authorities in skincare. He is a dermatologist, scientist and dermatologic surgeon and I was thrilled to get the chance to have him on the show to talk about his own range of skincare - Dr Dennis Gross - and pick his brain about skincare generally, the types of ingredients we should be looking for in our products as well as when and how to look after our skin as we get older. What's wonderful about Dr Dennis Gross is his ability to make what can be quite complicated extremely simple and when it comes to skincare his approach is, 'If something doesn't make you look good then it's not working.' Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, £73.50 at Selfridges I met with Dr Gross during his visit to London to launch his products into Selfridges, which includes his iconic Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel - a two-step daily regimen that smoothes and firms skin gently. The entire collection can be viewed here - Selfridges. Given his background in skin cancer I asked him to share his ABCDs of what to look out for, how to check yourself and why 'pink is the new red'. His website www.dennisgrossmd.com is a brilliant resource if you want some further reading on the subject. Finally, I couldn't resist quizzing Dr Gross about what else we can expect from him and from his range. He tells me about what's to come including new technology, devices, unique ingredients and light sources. Plus I also rave at him about the incredible Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad for Face, which I discovered via Alessandra Steinherr and which I urge everyone to try - it's one of my hero products. Dr Gross told me during our chat, 'I want people to try products that make them feel happy and look good' and his Glow Pads certainly deliver on that.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's highly unlikely, if you've ever seen pictures from a red carpet, flicked through a glossy magazine or watched a music video, that you haven't seen Caroline Barnes' (@CarolineBMakeup/@CarolineBarnesMakeup) work. One of the busiest makeup artists working today Caroline joined me to chat about what it's like to be a freelancer working in the beauty and entertainment industry, how to take time for yourself and how to live in and enjoy the moment. She also shares how she battled acne for years, her top-tip for covering a breakout and the product that really helped. We also talk about intuition, spiritual healing and confidence. Speed Beauty by Caroline Barnes Caroline Barnes Speed Beauty is a brilliant resource for anyone who uses makeup, from beauty enthusiasts or those of us who have to do their makeup in a rush. She has funnelled her many years of expertise into easy-to-follow, 60 second clips giving tutorials on everything from the 40s red lip, smokey eye and perfect eyeliner, and much much more. If you want to request a video simply email [email protected] or tweet me at @emmaguns using the hashtag #EGpodcast Products mentioned during the show: Pink Heaven Cream by Jenny Harding for treating reactive and eczema-prone skin. MAC Studio Fix Powder - One of Caroline's essential tools for covering spots and breakouts. Other links... The Joe Rogan Experience feat. Henry Rollins. On being creative and not built to live the 9-to-5. Caroline's website Caroline Barnes. To get in touch with Caroline, see her portfolio of work and her clients.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the show follows a slightly different format from the usual long-form interviews. I'm talking all things elimination and by that I mean the unavoidable topic of cutting out particular food types. I'm not, for one second, suggesting that anybody cuts out either dairy, gluten or sugar without good reason - consulting a GP or nutritional therapist, for example, should be the first move. However, if it is a decision you have come to then this show features interviews with three real women who, for reasons of their health and/or wellbeing, have cut out either gluten, dairy or sugar. The purpose of this podcast is to simplify what can be a bamboozling topic, not to promote the idea of making radical changes to one's diet.Before we get into the interviews I asked Judy Johnson (@jjjourno/@judy_jay) from Get the Gloss onto the show to talk about the rising 'noise' around clean eating movements, elimination and extreme diet regimes. Layla talks changing taste buds...Talking about her reasons for and experience with cutting out dairy is Layla Randle-Conde (@laylabombayla) from Earth Zest Cosmetics. The unexpected side-effect of no longer consuming dairy is one I certainly hadn't expected...Scroll to 13:00 for my interview with Layla.More addictive than a Class A drug?Joining me to talk all things sugar is Emma Stavrinides (@moreliemoo/@emmastavrinides) whose experience of cutting out the sweet stuff when her health was threatened was featured in a Women's Health article here >> Real Life: I lost 4 stone in 9 months. Her perspective on looking at it as a lifestyle change, not a diet, is a useful one.Scroll to 27:30 for my chat with Emma.Tired of your tummy troubles..?Finally Lauren Naylor (@laurenpnaylor/www.laurenpatricia.com) opens up about her years of embarrassing IBS attacks and how cutting gluten from her diet made all the difference. If you've suffered with IBS - and Lauren doesn't hold back in her description of some of hers - then you may be interested in how cutting out gluten has helped her manage them.Scroll to 53:00 to hear Lauren's story.If you did catch the Horizon Documentary: Clean Eating the Dirty Truth you might like to read this piece by Zoe Harcombe (@zoeharcombe) on the Clean Eating Movement.As I've mentioned, this podcast does not support eliminating anything from your diet without first finding out if it's necessary. With the noise, confusion and sometimes conflicting information around the best diets, how to eat and what to avoid out there, what I'm supporting is the idea of being informed. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna McGarry (joanna_mcgarry/joanna_mcgarry) joins me to talk about 'adding threads' to her considerable talents. A beauty journalist for over a decade Jo recently made the decision to embark on a full-time degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. The idea of a 'mid life leap' - making a dramatic shift from a career to a calling - has been around for some time, but in Jo's case she is broadening her knowledge, rather than choosing one over the other. I couldn't wait to sit down with Jo to find out why Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture called to her and how she was going about continuing to contribute to one of the country's most popular magazines as their Beauty Director-at-Large. In my time with Jo we talk in detail about how she came to make the decision, what it's really like to go back to school in your thirties and why timing was an important factor. Somehow, via talk of meditation, we also bond over a love for reality TV, where we sourced our style inspiration as teens without the likes of instagram and twitter and how mindfulness is playing a role in both our lives. links to the podcasts, books, features and documentaries mentioned in the show... Tim Ferriss - 'The Human Guinea Pig' - find his podcast archive here... the podcast jo was listening to... The Tim Ferriss podcast Jo and I talk about is: Tim Ferriss: The Art and Science of Learning Anything Faster. Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind over Body on Amazon The book Jo was reading... Dubbed 'popular science writing at its very best' and on Jo's reading list was: Cure: A Journey Into the Science of Mind over Body by Jo Marchant. The book/website Jo referred to as an entry-point for meditation and mindfulness is: Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World. Audrie & Daisy: A Netflix Documentary the documentary jo recommends... The must-see documentary Audrie & Daisy, which is available on Netflix. Jo's library of features and interviews can be found on her Author Page >> Joanna McGarry - beauty director at large Jo's feature archive can be found on the Stylist website on her Author Page.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marisa Peer (@marisapeer/@marisapeertherapy) is a motivational speaker, celebrity therapist, behavioural expert and pioneering hypnotherapist trainer who invited me to her London home to record this episode of the show.She is listed in the Tatler Guide of Britain's Best Doctors, was named Best British Therapist by Men's Health and counts celebrities, Olympians, CEOs and Royalty among her clients. In researching Marisa I spent hours on YouTube watching her talks and the main take-away, for me, was that how you are today isn't how you have to be tomorrow. If you catch yourself saying things such as, 'I always do ____' and feel helpless to not do ____ again, then Marisa's methodology is well worth exploring. We all have patterns, but in this conversation Marisa explains the simplicity with which you can free yourself, especially if you feel a certain behavioural pattern - such as emotional eating - is holding you back or not allowing you to live the life you want to.At the core of her messaging is this idea of being 'enough'. Indeed she has 'I AM ENOUGH' written in lipstick on all the mirrors in her home and has given many talks (I've listed some you can find on YouTube below) where she outlines how not feeling enough can be at the core of the issues we all face. I feel very privileged to have been able to spend time one-on-one with Marisa and meeting her had a very positive effect on me, as I hope this podcast does on you. Marisa now teachers The Marisa Peer Method, where you can learn to do what she does. If you want to find out more you can email [email protected] quoting 'The Emma G Marisa's YOUTUBE channel.How To Avoid Rejection and Get Connection - TEDx TalksMarisa's books are available in book stores on Amazon here- Marisa Peer on Amazon.  Ultimate Confidence: The Secrets to Feeling Great About Yourself. Trying to Get Pregnant (and succeeding). You Can Be Thin: The Ultimate Programme to End Dieting... Forever. You Can Be Younger: Use the power of your mind...Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eve Kalinik (@evekalinik/@evekalinik) is a nutritional therapist and innovative food thinker. In previous podcasts I've talked to guests about the gut being the 'second brain', but with Eve there's an argument for saying it's the first brain. Eve's approach isn't about fads or unsustainable plans - in fact she gives them all short shrift, as you'll hear - but rather a way of finding a balanced approach to what you eat to support health, wellbeing and positive changes in the body. Did you know your stomach acid should be like battery acid? In this conversation Eve shares some facts we all need to know about our bodies, debunks myths, talks about the emotional connection we have with our food, and why some of our 'bad habits' might not be 'bad habits' at all, and actually the result of cravings caused by subtle, an easily fixable, imbalances in the gut. If you've ever wondered what probiotics and prebiotics are, and what they can do for your gut health, Eve breaks in down in one very nifty action movie analogy. I recorded this podcast and wondered why I'd never seen a nutritional therapist before, if you feel the same you can get in touch with Eve via her website: EVE KALINIK. The water-based, multi-strain supplement Symprove Suffocation: Living More with Less by James Wallman To follow Women's Health's Digital Editor, Amy Hopkinson and her abs on instagram - click here. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Tutchener-Sharp (@jotutcheners/@jotutchenersharp) is the Founder of children's clothing range Scamp & Dude (@scampanddude/@scampanddude) which launched in the UK in November 2016. The idea for the collection, which has the motto 'a superhero has my back' at its core, came from Jo's experience with a sudden and life-threatening condition. In this episode of the show Jo talks to me about the moment the brand was born, how she's gone from having an idea in a hospital bed, in January 2016, to being one of the most written about and exciting new brands around. We discuss how Jo's health issues have changed her approach to life, how she plans to grow her business into a global brand, and why it's hard work, guts, grit and a lot of planning that get you where you want to be. She also tells me about how her intuition has changed since having brain surgery... I learned a lot from Jo in this episode and I hope you do too. The charities Jo and Scamp & Dude work with include: Don't Forget the Kids & Grief Encounter Scamp & Dude is available in-store and online at Liberty and from the website Scamp & Dude. If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email me at [email protected] or you can find me over on Twitter - @emmaguns and Instagram @emmaguns or go to Facebook to like the podcast's page. Thanks for listening, EG xx Photo credit: @emilygrayphotoHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast with Melinda starts with her tales of hanging out with Brad Pitt the night before, and what her elevator pitch to him would be to get him to invest in her business... Melinda Nicci (@melindanicci) is the founder and CEO of Baby2Body. If you're a mum, pregnant, or planning on getting pregnant, this is the digital platform for you as it contains expert advice on fitness, wellbeing, nutrition, fashion and beauty for new, and nearly new, mums. A qualified Sports Psychologist, Melinda's goal was to create a destination where mums could get the expert information they needed to live better and have healthier babies. Baby2Body started when Melinda was pregnant herself and couldn't find the information she felt she wanted as an expectant. Today Baby2Body has nearly half a million subscribers, is a 500 StartUps company, was recently named in the Disrupt Top 100, and shortlisted as Best Health Tech Start Up in the Europas. Melinda herself was recently nominated for Start Up CEO of the year in The Europas 2016. Melinda invited me to her home to talk about turning an idea into a business, what it takes to make it when the odds are stacked against you, and a lot more besides. We also talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting, from the research that's out there suggesting it has significant health benefits, to how hard Melinda found it that first time she tried it... Enjoy EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was thrilled to sit down with Fleur Bell, better known as Fleur de Force (@fleurdeforce) to quiz her about her incredible success on YouTube and how she has turned filming videos for her beauty channel into a huge business. If you're a regular listener to the show, you'll know I like to unpick how my guests have achieved their incredible success, whether it's finding out how brand owners created and developed their products, how editors have found their voice in their editorial, and much more besides (there's usually a dash of RuPaul's wisdom thrown in for good measure too...) In seven years on YouTube she has grown an audience of nearly one and a half million subscribers, has a range of eyelashes with Eylure, and has authored two books; The Luxe Life and The Glam Guide We talk about the early days of YouTube, what it takes to make it as a vlogger, her rules to success, growing up online and in the public eye, and her work ethic. Fleur's Top 3 Products: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra Light Makeup SPF15, £32. Yves Saint Laurent Luxurious Mascara for False Lash Effect, £25. Lancome Cushion Blush Subtil, £28. Tati Westbrook and the Glam Life Guru (@glamlifeguru) Anger Management on The Ian Roe Show Ian Patrick Roe (@ianpatrickroe) I really hope you enjoy the show. Let me know what you think over on Twitter @emmaguns using the hashtag #EGpodcast. Or drop me an email by clicking the little envelope at the bottom of this page - I do respond to each and every email as promptly as I am able. Enjoy! EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Timothy (@GraceTimothy/@BabyMamaBeauty) joins me in this episode of The Beauty Podcast to talk about her website Mum Face and fusing her two passions; being a mother, and a beauty writer. You can find Grace on YouTube and in this conversation she talks about debunking the myths of what it means to be a good mother, her upcoming book on the subject, being published in Vogue, and we also talk about the pleasure of swearing... Weleda Nappy Cream Enjoy! EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you finally find out what Sali's 'sliding doors' moment is, and a lot more besides... Relaxed by the first hour of our conversation we talk about our first jobs, how to capitalise on luck, how she feels about the beauty industry, getting sucked into the vortex and much much more. Sali's book, Pretty Iconic, is available to buy NOW, and I highly recommend it. I've been reading mine and so far it's made me laugh, well-up, chortle and I've even been a teensy bit shocked... Thanks for tuning in, and thank you to everyone who has tweeted and emailed in. Enjoy! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me in this episode is Sali Hughes (@salihughes/@salihughesbeauty) who invited me over just before the launch of her second book Pretty Iconic - the follow-up to her first book Pretty Honest - to have a good old chinwag. I'd like to be able to wrap up exactly what we covered during this epic chat into a neat little nutshell, but it is neither structured nor predictable - so do come along and enjoy the audio ride... What you do get for joining us, in the first of this two-part podcast, is some incredible advice on hosiery, an interesting discussion about Converse, and some 'lols' over a school reunion... On a more serious note we also talk about the importance of having a strong sense of self, the responsibility she feels towards her viewers and readers, and she reveals how she approaches the writing process. Sali is a columnist for Guardian Weekend, The Pool and Empire Magazine (the editor of Empire, Terri White, was a podcast guest back in the summer) and also contributes to Grazia, The Observer, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Stylist, Woman & Home, Good Housekeeping, The Telegraph and Red. Links to Sali and anything she mentions are below: Oroblu Shock Up Tights Oroblu at Fenwick Sali Hughes Beauty on YouTube - her In The Bathroom series is a personal favourite... salihughesbeauty.com Sali Hughes & India Knight on Soho Radio #prettyhonest #prettyiconicHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcia Moody is an accomplished author and writer. She has penned two biographies, has written for every major magazine and newspaper, and she's currently a columnist for Weight Watchers Magazine as she charts her weight loss journey. She's also my dear friend and my go-to friend for no-nonsense, real life advice, which is why I couldn't wait to get her on the show. In this episode we talk about her weight loss journey with Weight Watchers which you can follow on instagram @wwmarcia and the two biographies she penned on Kate Middleton and Prince Harry. She also tells me about the times she went to the Oscars in LA - more than once I hasten to add - and the celebrities she's most enjoyed interviewing in her career. If you enjoy this episode of the show please do head over to iTunes and leave me a rating and review. And if you want to get in touch with the show email me at [email protected] Thanks for listening! EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I met Matthew Curtis (@matthewcurtishair) on a press trip last year and though we may have only known each other a short while, he's one of my favourite people in the industry. We bonded, in part, over hair loss. I have mild female pattern baldness and Matthew has had his own issues with hair loss, and the way he spoke to me about his experience, and how I could manage my own situation, was gentle, kind and I really felt like he was on my side and knew what I was going through. We've established he's a really nice guy, right? But he's also an impressive businessman. He's a hugely talented hair stylist who has been the ambassador for brands, been the lead stylist backstage at fashion shows in London, New York, Paris and Milan, worked with numerous celebrities and has many TV credits under his belt. It's an impressive CV and there's more, much more, that Matthew wants to achieve. He's just opened a concession salon in the very beautiful Rosewood Hotel in London, has a beautiful salon at Hoarcross Hall and his home salon, if you will, is in Stratford-upon-Avon - next stop, the world? I talk to Matthew about how he's achieved so much since starting out working at Toni & Guy, what his aspirations are for the future and when he's going to find time to take a holiday. We chat about work ethic, being a wheeler-dealer, the importance of having confidence in yourself and not getting caught up in the muck and bullets. I also encourage you to follow Raphelle, Matthew's fiancée, on E-bop TV and on instagram @raphellesaintmarshall Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe over on iTunes, and if you want sneak previews of upcoming shows and guests, sign up for my newsletter here --> NEWSLETTER. EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you be taking supplements? Are you stressed? Have you been stressed for a while? In this episode of The Beauty Podcast with Emma G I'm joined by Henrietta Norton (@henriettanorton) from Wild Nutrition (@wildnutrition) who answers these questions, and more... In addition I quiz her on adrenal fatigue and adrenal exhaustion. Have you, or do you, feel stressed all the time? If you're constantly running on adrenalin - think panic over whether you've answered all your emails, staring into the blue-light of your smart phone until all hours, worrying about getting every done - then you may actually be stressed from being stressed. Henrietta lists the signs of stress and adrenal fatigue so listen on if you want to check off your stressors... We also talk about the Danish culture of hygge, how to lower your stress levels and how to make small incremental changes that can help you lead a healthier life. And if meditation is something that is on your list of things you're going to get around to - but it's been on that list for over 12 months - then Henrietta's words of wisdom may actually prompt you to make it a priority. This won't be Henrietta's first visit to The Beauty Podcast with Emma G, so if you listen to the show and want to ask her any questions email me at [email protected] and she will answer them next time. I really hope you enjoy the show, and if you do I'd be so grateful if you could head over to iTunes and add a 5-star rating and review. And you can sign up for the show's newsletter here --> NEWSLETTER. EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tangle Teezer (@tangleteezer) is arguably one of the business world's most surprising, and inspiring, success stories in recent years, and I was very honoured to be able to sit down with the brand's CEO and Inventor, Shaun Pulfrey to be able to learn about this incredible story. I personally can't remember a time before the Tangle Teezer existed: the hairbrush that fits perfectly, and ergonomically, in your hand and glides through hair painlessly detangling knots in its path. It's a huge hit with parents who no longer have to fight to get a comb through their children's hair at bath time and provides an instant 'refresh' to styled hair. Perhaps what first brought Shaun and the Tangle Teezer to our attention was his appearance on BBC2's Dragon's Den in 2007, where Shaun offered the assembled Dragons, including Deborah Meaden, James Caan and Duncan Bannatyne, 15% equity in the company for an £80,000 investment. Shaun, and his plastic brush, were dismissed as 'hair-brained' but viewers were so impressed that the day after the programme aired the Tangle Teezer website was inundated with orders. The rest, as they say, is history... In it's nearly ten years Tangle Teezer has gone on to be sold in over 70 countries and counts celebrities including Victoria Beckham as fans of the brush, which comes in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. What struck me during this conversation with Shaun was how the idea was born. Shaun was a hair colourist in some pretty fancy London salons and wanted to send his clients to their stylist with freshly coloured hair that was tangle-free. What is now a global brand was back then a practical tool that he knew he needed, but couldn't find. I learned a lot during this conversation, not least that there was a whole other life-changing story that ran parallel to the invention and launch of the Tangle Teezer. If reports are to be believed Tangle Teezer is now valued at over £200m so I wanted to find out from Shaun what it's like to go from earning a £-per-hour wage to being a multi-millionaire entrepreneur. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Beauty Podcast where it's hard not to feel inspired and cheer Shaun on for everything he's achieved. Enjoy! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davis Factor (@davisfactor) and Lori Taylor-Davis (@lotayray44) are the creative forces behind Smashbox Cosmetics and they stopped by The Beauty Podcast's studio on a recent visit to London to talk all things Smashbox, inspiration, creation and a lot more besides... Davis is a world renowned photographer who has seen the world's greatest beauties through his lens. He is the great-grandson of the legendary Max Factor and the creator of the original Smashbox studio - the creative hive that's been the birthplace of some of the most iconic images of the last 25 years. Lori, or LTD, is Smashbox's Global Pro Lead Artist - name a celebrity or a supermodel and chances are she's made them look crazily beautiful at some point. Furthermore, Lori has an incredible philosophy about the power of make-up and its ability to heal. If you enjoyed the podcasts with Daniel Sandler and Jay Manuel, you're going to love this one. Smashbox started life in 1990 as a photographic studio in LA and quickly became the go-to studio for the world's most famous photographers, so much so it had to move and expand quickly to satisfy demand. What's unique about the range of cosmetics is that they are formulated, in the first instance, through Davis' eye through his lens, add Lori's insight and skill into the mix and you have a little bit of magic. As a beauty lover I adore their products and as a beauty editor I have no problem recommending them because I know people will try them, love them and I'll look good as a result... Having spent time with them I also LOVE the energy I feel when I'm around them, and I hope you feel it too. Enjoy! EG xx P.S. You can follow Lori's husband DJ Big D on instagram here - @deejbigd Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Manuel (@mrjaymanuel) joins me in this episode to talk about the launch of his make-up range Jay Manuel Beauty onto QVC in the UK this September. He wowed me with a never-seen-before-texture and also explained his vision for finding true beauty inside and out. In this conversation we also talk about the idea of crowd-sourcing on social media and the validation of 'likes' and 'follows' and his viewpoint is that we should strive to self-source. He also tells me about his journey of personal development, what years as a judge on a reality elimination show taught him about ambition and let's me in on one of his more personal projects the Discover You events. In this show Jay talks about the Eckhart Tolle book A New Earth: Create A Better Life and the impact it had on him, and we also discuss the real meaning of The Matrix. You can follow Jay Manuel Beauty on Twitter @jaymanuelbeauty and to keep up with Jay on instagram head to @mrjaymanuel where you can follow his travels, events and gorgeous pooches... Enjoy! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Thomas (@DebbieThomasSkin) is known as the London Laser Queen. Why? As she tells me in this episode of the podcast, once she saw the positive effects IPL (Intense Pulse Light) could have on skin there was no turning back. In this episode of the podcast I headed to Debbie's London clinic and she shares unmissable advice on how to treat and manage your skin, but it also becomes clear that in Debbie's hands it's not just your skin, but your confidence, that she's careful to nourish. I suffered with terrible acne as a teenager and though the spots have cleared up, in the main, my confidence is still battle-scarred by the experience. I wish my teenage-self had been able to listen to someone like Debbie. Debbie doesn't deal with spots, but takes a look at everything to figure out what's really going on and why your skin behaving the way it is. In addition to her unique brand of facials and skincare Debbie also tells me how she went from Holistic Therapist to one of the most in-demand skin care experts today. It's an incredible journey - and it's not over yet... If you have any skincare questions or Debbie's advice helps you, do let me know my getting in touch at The Beauty Podcast. Thanks for listening! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ateh Jewel (@atehjewel) is my guest in this episode of The Beauty Podcast and she tells me about her fabulous website Jewel Tones Beauty while we do a little bit of over-heating in her car. In this conversation we talk about life, love, why taking the harder road is the most rewarding path, and a chat between Ateh and I just wouldn't be right without referencing the legendary RuPaul and RuPaul's Drag Race. One of our topics of conversation is the piece Ateh wrote on her website called Mummy, why is your tummy so big? and it prompts a discussion about body image and self worth. Ateh has been a beauty journalist for years, but aged just 24 decided to go it alone and make it as a freelancer. This is no mean feat and it's testament to Ateh that she has been one of the most prolific freelancers writing about beauty in glossy magazines, newspapers and online for over a decade. In addition to this, Ateh runs Couture Communications, a digital film production company, who work with brands including Chanel, Vogue, L'Oreal, Lancome, The Body Shop and Benefit - to name just a few. The Jewel Tones Facebook page has just reached over 15,000 followers and you can also keep up-to-date with Ateh on her Instagram feed. I hope you enjoy the show and if you do, please head over to iTunes where you can leave me a rating and review. Enjoy! EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me in this episode are Adam Reed and Paul Percival of Percy & Reed and we talk about everything from their incredible careers, creating the Percy & Reed brand, working with celebrities, the kind of fame that comes from working with the A-list, getting recognised in the supermarket and much more besides. I learned such a lot from Paul and Adam and really appreciated their generosity in telling me about their journey to create such a stand-out brand. We also had a good old natter about the beauty industry, blogging, working with editors and how they come to create their products. Speaking on their products, I highly recommend you try them if you haven't already. My fine hair is nothing without their Bodifying Cream and you can view the whole range here --> Percy & Reed Products. I also dare you to listen to this episode of the show and not want to work with them. Enjoy! EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ampika Pickston is probably best known as part of the cast of The Real Housewives of Cheshire on ITVBe, where she navigates the glitzy world of fast cars, designer handbags and footballers' wives... When I found out she was launching her own range of haircare, Ampika Lox, I jumped at the chance to invite her on the show because, as a fan of Bravo TV's most successful franchise, I hadn't failed to spot Ampika's self-confidence and sense of self, so chatting beauty with one of my favourite housewives was a no-brainer. Truthfully, I had no idea what to expect from my meeting with Ampika but when she greeted me at the door of her London penthouse with a hug and offered me a glass of water in monogrammed stemware I knew we were in for a good chat. In this episode of The Beauty Podcast with Emma G Ampika tells me all about her haircare range, her passion for being a businesswoman and where she gets her entrepreneurial spirit. But rather surprisingly the first thing we talk about is meditation, which takes us on a journey of Ampika's childhood and Buddhism, her passion for journalling, how she manages work and motherhood, and her belief that a healthy mind is an active mind. The book Ampika is currently reading is: Speeches That Changed the World available on Amazon. To get in touch with the show head to emmagunavardhana.com or tweet me @emmaguns using the hashtag #EGpodcast. Enjoy! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Sandler (@danielsandler) is the creator of the beauty icon Watercolour Blush and one of the most prominent names in the beauty industry. His career spans over 20 years and in this episode of the show we go right back to where it all began. Daniel tells me about his freckly teen years in London and how he dove into make-up for its ability to transform. We talk about his career working on some of the most iconic faces in fashion, being in the mix during the 90s and the era of the supermodel and how he turned his passion for 'naturally glamorous' make-up into his hugely successful product line. Daniel is incredibly wise and I could listen to him all day, not just because of his story-telling, honesty and experience, but because he has a voice as smooth as a cup of Cuban coffee. If you enjoy the show please do head over to iTunes where you can leave me a 5-star rating and a review. Alternatively you can get in touch with the show at emmagunavardhana.com where you can email me and sign up for my regular newsletter. Enjoy. EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna-Marie Solowij and Millie Kendall MBE are to the beauty world what Meryl Streep is to film and BeautyMART, the website, store and concessions, combines their incredible knowledge. They have so many credits to their name - Anna-Marie has over 25 years experience in beauty and is the former Beauty Director of British Vogue, while Millie has launched many household beauty brands and was one half of the iconic make-up range Ruby & Millie. BeautyMART is their edit of the best beauty buys around and to quote them it consists of 'all the best, none of the rest'. In this episode I join them in their studio to talk about the current crop of beauty trends, who the real beauty influencers are, the impact of globalisation on beauty and how women are shopping their skincare and cosmetics, both online and in store. You can find BeautyMART on Facebook - Twitter - Instagram Enjoy! EG xx Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Elrick from Tan Luxe (@tan_luxe) is my guest in this episode of The Beauty Podcast and boy do we have a giggle. It's hard not to when you have someone like Marc in the room - he's positive, energetic and extremely creative, which makes him a joy to be around. Marc is the CEO and Founder of Tan Luxe, which has become an instant hit for its easy-to-use, no fuss approach to achieving a healthy-looking, believable tan, so I wanted to sit him down to find out about his incredibly upbeat approach to life and how this former advertising executive is now the CEO of one of the beauty world's most exciting news brands. I met Marc last summer, just after the brand launched, and instantly fell-in-love with his energy and was also fascinated by the products and the story of Tan Luxe. In this show he tells us about how it all started, what we can expect in the future and I make him tell me how he stays so upbeat and positive. In the show Marc mentions: The Secret: @thesecret The Sedona Method. And Tan Luxe is also available on QVC - to watch his most recent presentation or to buy click here --> Tan Luxe on QVC. Remember, if you want to get in touch with the show head over to emmagunavardhana.com where you can email me and also sign up for my regular newsletter - and it's where you'll also find all my social media links. Enjoy! EG xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal trainer Anna Reich (@APT_AnnaReich/@APTAnna) joins me in this episode to talk all things fitness. We can all buy gym memberships and healthy foods with the best of intentions, but there's a lot of information out there about 'health' and it's easy to feel a confused by all the noise. Anna comes from the school of strength - we're talking weights, heavy weights, to achieve a smoking hot physique, but also a high-performance, fat-burning machine of a body. More than that, she knows that a lot of the progress we make in the gym and with our diets starts with education and the right mindset. Her advice is simple, 'If you're unhappy about your weight or the way you look, there's actually a lot you can do about it.' Anna's physique is testament to the incredible changes you can make to your body in the weights room and though you may be a fan of cardio classes, heed Anna's advice, 'Don't be a sheep in a leotard'. Anna's website can be found here - Anna Reich PT and she is also on Facebook at A-PT. Enjoy xxHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexia Hargrave (@alexiaandsuns) joins me in this episode to talk about the value of 'being' and her latest venture SPACE - a retreat designed to help you reconnect with 'the best version of you'. Alexia's career is impressive with highlights including over a decade at Virgin working with Richard Branson as well as coordinating events with The Elders. She struck out on her own launching her business Alexia and Suns in 2009 and SPACE was born in 2015 after Alexia took her own 'time out' to figure out what to do next. Even an afternoon drinking green tea with Alexia made me want to go out and conquer the world, such is her energy and enthusiasm, and in this show we talk about how to make your dreams a reality, how to shut out negative noise and the value of being present. Alexia mentions Coleen and Lucy Annabella available at Space - details can be found here --> Lucy Annabella. My friend's blog on Reiki, meditation and much much more can be found at Your Emmy-Lou. Show notes and links from this episode can be found at emmagunavardhana.comHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me in this episode are Bare Minerals International Make-Up Artist Sarah-Jane Froom (@SJ_BareUK) and International Education Director & Brand Ambassador Lee Etheridge (@Lee_BareUK) Fans of the brand may know them from their unmissable QVC shows where they demo and showcase the wide range of skincare and colour cosmetics from the mineral-based beauty brand. Their knowledge is endless so the chance to sit down with them to talk all things skin care and to get SJ's views on the current crop of make-up trends was such a treat. Why should you listen to this episode? Lee tells us how to shut out the noise of negativity, how her illustrious career in beauty brought her to her dream job at Bare Minerals and explains their latest launch, the Skinsorials Skincare line. SJ shares the story of how and where her career as a make-up started, her incredible experiences working at fashion week and the importance of having a dialogue with the Bare Minerals customer. As a working duo who travel the world together they share their secrets for staying gorgeous on long-haul flights, how they prepare for QVC show at 5-star hotel Limewood, why Lee brings the snacks and SJ takes care of their coffee orders and why they love - and I mean LOVE - the lure of a motorway drive-thru... References from the show: Bare Minerals products: Bare Minerals Marvellous Moxie Lipgloss in REBEL, £16. Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, £26 Five-star relaxation: Limewood Hotel & SpaHey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.