The Homespa Beauty Podcast

I had a great conversation with Sandy and learned so many key points about the importance of personal branding. If you've struggled with projecting your authentic self in business (and in life!) then sit back, relax and let Sandy introduce you to the reasons why you need to start sharing the authentic you in every aspect of life. You can connect with Sandy and find out more about personal branding here: https://www.sandyinfocus.com/links https://www.instagram.com/sandyinfocus/?hl=en

If you don't know Lizzie Webb as the exercise queen of1980s breakfast television, you're about to find out! Nicknamed Mad Lizzie, Lizzie has recently released her book, "Mad About The Boys" and it covers a fascinating career, from teaching the 'difficult' kids in a tough comprehensive to volunteering to help rehabilitate young offenders through exercise when it seemed that no-one else cared. We also talk about the crazy experience of TV-AM (the huge breakfast tv show that she featured on for ten years) and the celebrity encounters that followed though her development of her phenomenally popular segment of the show. You can buy the book online and in book shops or via Amazon: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3P2G124 Amazon US https://amzn.to/3Lbc5A0 Here's a classic clip of Lizzie exercising with Take That: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uKomUCh_CE

I really enjoyed speaking with Claire, co-founder of Dycpher, as she really knows her stuff when it comes to creating makeup! We talk about the importance of colour matching, confidence, colour science and makeup for everyone. The innovative website means that you can create your own bespoke foundation in less than 60 seconds. If you'd like to customise your own foundation, you can visit the website to find out more: https://dcypher.me/ I was gifted the opportunity to use the website and select a foundation to suit me before our conversation. It was so easy and I'm counting down to the concealer launch so that I can find the perfect colour for me!

I really enjoyed talking with Dr Mike and felt very inspired to up my biohacking game after our chat! Remember that everyone has a different medical journey and you should speak with your healthcare professional if you need to check anything regarding your health. You can discover more about Dr Mike Van Thielen via his website: https://mvtonline.com/

Angie Best knows her subject inside out!

From working as a fitness instructor to the stars since the 1970s to writing successful books and developing innovative products, listening to what Angie has to say about health and wellness is fascinating. Let me know your thoughts on what you do to keep well and if anything Angie shares strikes a chord with you :) You can view Angie's products and blogs on her website https://www.absolutebest.uk/ Angie has a great Instagram where she shares lots of information and wellness guidance: https://www.instagram.com/angiebestofficial/?hl=en

Dr Brian Cotter and his brother Dr James Cotter have successful Sisu clinics in multiple global locations and now they've added a new skincare and wellness line. I've been fortunate to try the Bio-Cellulose Sheet Mask and it was a pleasure to use, very hydrating and noticeably brightening. We spoke about the formulation of the masks and the new collagen supplement (the quality of which relates to my favourite quote from Dr Cotter's mum - good food is cheap medicine). It was interesting to hear from the expert directly what's involved in creating premium products at affordable prices and I hope you find it as useful as I did. You can find out more about these products & your nearest clinic on the website: https://www.sisuclinic.com/

Have you ever found that a certain song, voice or noise helps you to instantly relax? Wayne Altman, founder of Melody Clouds has a fascinating story to tell and it starts with overcoming Tinnitus. I learned a lot about the power of beats, frequency and tones through our chat and you can discover more for yourself on the Melody Clouds website (including details for the app): https://melodyclouds.com/

There are skincare brands and there are skincare brands created by true experts in their fields. Kat Burki is one of those people. Kat is an innovator in clinically proven whole nutrition skincare. As Kat explains in our chat, her skincare products are formulated to target the skin from the first application and you don't need to be a product fanatic to see results from the start. If you're new to the brand, here's an idea of how impressed I am. How many makeup removers perform so beautifully that you carry out your facial massage before removing it? The Nourishing Oil Makeup Remover contains the most beautiful cold pressed botanicals and is so lightweight that I would happily use it regardless of whether there's any makeup or sunscreen requiring removal! There's a lot of information about products and skin health on Kat's website: https://www.katburki.com/ You can also keep up to date with the brand on the official Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/katburkiskincare/

I had the pleasure of speaking to my first returning guest (or as I like to say, repeat customer) Kris Franken. Kris is such a warm and open person and it surprised me to know that she used to be a beauty editor in the high pressure world of glossy magazines. Kris shares her memories of writing for a successful publication and the balance of keeping your integrity intact while enjoying the perks and balancing the requirements of a tough, highly sought after job.

https://www.krisfranken.com/

I had a great chat with Molly Chanson about her upcoming book (out in May 2023): Yoga Wise: 365 days of yoga inspired teachings to transform your life. Molly has such a refreshing approach to yoga and it was so insightful to hear from an expert how to get the best from yoga, no matter your experience. The book's not just about the physical practise, there's so much more. You can discover more about Molly's work on her website https://www.mollychanson.com/

It was so much fun speaking with Kris as she managed to inspire and calm instantaneously!  Kris is spiritual in the most accessible way and I can see why she writes books.  If we had more time I would have loved to delve deeper into her connection with other beings as it's completely fascinating to me.

In this episode we discuss her new book, Wildhearted Purpose, and the connections that we have with nature in various stages of our lives. 

You can order the book and discover more about Kris on her website https://www.krisfranken.com/

Hi everyone, I hope you're keeping safe and well in this particuarly weird time.  I thought we could take our minds off this strange festive season with a fun trip back to the 1970s to chat about some of the most popular skincare products, makeup trends and hair styles that are still in vogue today.  I'm a bit of a history geek when it comes to popular culture of the last 50-60 years and I retain far too much information that I love to share with anyone who matches my love of these decades!  Do you have any favourite 70s styles or some memories that you'd love to share in the comments?

I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Jake Rosenberg, entrepreneur and creator of Krete Skincare.  If you are interested in skincare and want to know how someone overcame a life-changing event to create a product line, you need to listen! 

It was so refreshing to hear someone talk about the realities of releasing products (including pricing and industry attitudes) and cut through the nonsense that so often engulfs this industry.  Jake keeps it real and is very inspiring! 

Check out Krete 30 second skincare :  https://krete.club/

It was so much fun chatting with Emily about her new book, The Taste of Joy.  What a story!

Emily paints a wonderful picture of the people, sights, sounds and flavours of Malta and you can discover much more of this refreshingly different approach to life in the book, which you can purchase here: https://www.emilyafrancisbooks.com/books 

If you listen to the podcast you'll also discover Emily's background in health and wellness and the wide selection of books also available on her website (such as Whole Body Healing and Stretch Therapy). 

What a talented lady!

In this episode we talk about the challenges and experiences of being a beauty industry entrepreneur, Wahne's fabulous advice for developing your confidence and believing in yourself plus everything you need to know about Soul Balm Sisters and how it came to be!

You can view the product range here:  https://soulbalmsisters.com/

Hi everyone, I had such a great time chatting with Alise Marie about her beautiful book, The Beauty Witch's Secrets.  I learned a lot about taking the time to get to know yourself, plus the benefits of seeing self-care as rituals to be enjoyed and embraced.

If you'd like to purchase the book or discover more from Alise Marie, you can visit her website:  https://www.thebeautywitch.com/

Hi everyone, I had such a good time chatting with Nicola of My Revolution, the app where you can book beauty on demand. Nicola, with her co-founder Jason Iliffe and now alongside Revolution Beauty founder Adam Minto, has worked hard to create a very successful tech company from the ground up.   

From building a business to getting acquired, Nicola discusses the highs and realities of creating a young tech start up that's making waves worldwide.    

You can download the app from your go-to store and visit the website: https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/uk/en/my-rev

Hi everyone, I had such a good time talking to Dr Ahmed for this podcast.  Not only is he extremely funny but he's also so understanding and empathetic.  No wonder he is so sought after in the aesthetics world!

You can follow Dr Ahmed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaestheticsdoctor

As with Zoom recordings, you might hear a little drop in sound here and there or see a mini-delay in video replay but it doesn't distract from how engaging and warm Dr Ahmed is.  I look forward to seeing his future success!

Hi everyone, I think you'll enjoy this podcast chat! Everything you thought you knew about perms, all the memories you have of school, curly haired celebs and decades gone by...prepare to think again!  Janine Jarman, celebrity stylist and salon owner knows a lot about hair and chats me through her reinvention of the perm, how Curl Cult is leading the way and why it's much more than just a curl in your hair. 

You can read more about Curl Cult here:https://www.curlcult.com/

Hi everyone, I had a great time chatting with Grace about her fabulous makeup range, Studio 10.  I said in the introduction that Grace has timed a face of makeup at under 6 minutes but it's actually possible in under 2!  Having tried a selection myself (I'm wearing it during our chat), I can say that it's very comfortable, strong formulations and a wonderfully positive concept.  We cover a lot of ground and Grace has definitely created a brand with big things to come!  

You can check out the range and everything Studio 10 here: https://studio10beauty.com/

Hi everyone, I'm continuing on with the DIY podcasts of some simple massage moves you can use at home without visuals.  My goal is that you can continue to follow along and/or relax as I chat.  Remember that although I talk about moving with the hair, it's great for hairless heads too and can help to maintain that healthy scalp.  Feel free to let me know if you are still enjoying this style of podcast and I will continue.

Hi everyone, I was asked if I could create a podcast of some simple massage moves you can use at home and I didn't know if it would translate easily without visuals.  My goal is that you can follow along and/or relax and I hope that I have succeeded!  Feel free to let me know if you like this style of podcast and I can do more. I will always do my best to fulfil a request if I can.

Hi everyone, how often can you speak to someone who is still very active in their chosen profession and is not only winning awards for their work but also running an academy to help future generations develop their skills?  As you'll hear during our chat, I really got into a lot of Derren's past work during lockdown when my industry shut down completely.  I've always loved the history of makeup and one of my favourite things to do is watch shows from different decades and work out how the hair and makeup was created to fit the filming techniques of the time (I know it's geeky!).

Derren very kindly agreed to chat with me about his experiences since joining the industry in the late 1950s and not only are we in for a treat regarding his work with several Hollywood icons, he also has a fabulous memory for detail and was able to reminisce about some shows that are fresh in my lockdown memory.  Derren and his wife Miranda also run the very successful New Era Academy and it's perfect for young people who are looking to develop their confidence and performing skills.

You can view the website here: https://www.facebook.com/NewEraAcademyExaminations/

Hi everyone, I've been consuming a lot of skincare content online over the past few months and it's got me thinking about what I personally look out for when I'm listing to product and/or skincare routine chats.  Just my own thoughts and not in any way recommendations for you.  I think we need to be our own wellness bosses and not elevate anyone else to that position.  You got this x  If you like this video please like, share and subscribe to the channel for more. Don't forget to click the notification bell. A huge thank you to my Patrons for their continued support.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Gratitude

Sleep

Relaxation

Positivity Meditation

Energy & Motivation

Be Kind to your Mind

Worry and Overthinking

Anxiety Meditation.

Hi everyone! As someone who enjoys meditation, relaxation and yoga, I thought you might like me to share this very easy introduction into calming your mind and relaxing your body. If you'd like to see more of this type of relaxation video please leave me a comment below.

Music: Ambiment by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Hi everyone, some of you have asked me to do some videos which include my makeup work and also more about eponymous.shop, the online store I co-run which focuses on bringing independent brands to the forefront (an idea which came about through working with so many small indies as a makeup artist).

I've brought the two together for this podcast chat, discussing what I'll bring in my handbag when I'm working with clients (in addition to my kit bags) plus I've included some answers from handbag designer Sarah Haran, an inspiring lady I've become friends with through Eponymous. Not only does Sarah have an amazing story, she designs beautiful, functional bags too. They are investments for life and mine is still going strong and it's a good few years old now! 

This isn't sponsored but I have included a few images which link to the Eponymous shop. There are no affiliate links but if you were to purchase from the shop, you should know that I have an involvement in that :) You can view the video version on my YouTube Channel.

Health Hacks

Hi everyone, this is a request to give a basic, easy to follow overview of acupressure. It’s a form of pressure point massage and can be very effective for a whole host of common ailments. Do you use it? I’ll be creating some follow along videos in the coming weeks and I should point out that some of video clips featured are not strictly acupressure, but give you an idea of the areas that you would focus on pressures, tapping and finger circles (I know you like demos, so I’ve included these as they are stroking movements in the same zones as many key acupressure points). You can view the video version on my Youtube channel.

Acne.

Hi everyone, I'm thrilled with the variety of podcast requests that are coming through and this week it's a request for suggestions on how to treat stomach cramps with holistic tips and massage techniques. Even if you don't think this subject is for you, we've all had a sore stomach at some point and you can always view this as a chill out chat with some ideas to bank for future use. As always, go to your GP if you need medical advice and hopefully you'll find the tips in this video helpful. You can view the video version on my Youtube channel.

Hi everyone, this week is another podcast request and it's a chill out chat about different ways to help back pain (remember to always see your GP if it persists). I've included some clips of my massage demos and equipment/product ideas as I know that you enjoy watching them too, so my goal is that you find this relaxing, informative and enough of an ASMR vibe to help you chill out completely! You can view the video version on my Youtube channel.

Hi everyone, this week is another podcast request and it's a chill out chat about different ways to work with very sensitive skin. As always, go to your GP if you need medical advice and hopefully you'll find the tips in this video helpful. For those who love the content as AMSR, my goal is that you find this relaxing, informative and enough of an ASMR vibe to help you chill out completely! You can view the video version on my Youtube channel.

What is Aromatherapy?