Episodes

  • Lara Pechard - The Headmistress Doing Things Her Way!

    Lara Pechard - The Headmistress Doing Things Her Way!
    Oct 5 2024
    In this episode I chat to an incredibly inspiring headmistress who opens up about her long journey to having the confidence to express herself within a profession that sets firm rules and expectations.

    Lara Pechard works in a world where both the parents and her peers alike (often headmasters) have certain preconceptions about how a headmistress should look and present herself. She explains how it has taken her years but that she now has the attitude that she is who she is and that her external attributes should have nothing to do with her skills as the head of a school.

    We chat about the importance of being yourself and not allowing yourself to be judged and also have a fascinating talk about how to look after our childrens' mental health (Lara has won awards for her work around mental health in schools). We even have time to chat about her passion for fragrance!

    I wish that more heads of schools had the confidence and self assuredness to show their students that we need to believe in who we are and express that to the world. Sometimes "breaking the rules" can be the most powerful and freeing thing we can do for ourselves and set the very best example to those around us.
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    32 mins
  • French Beauty, The Best Book About Perimenopause and What I've Learnt About Fear!

    French Beauty, The Best Book About Perimenopause and What I've Learnt About Fear!
    Oct 4 2024
    In this week's minipod I'll be telling you about some inspiring people I met at last night's launch of Klira at the French Pharmacy in London's Marleybone and what they have taught me.

    Related to that I also have a recommendation for the most INCREDIBLE book on perimenopause. With good womens' health info still severely lacking, this book will help you understand so much about what is happening to you and how you can regain control of your health and emotions.

    I also chat about a brilliant use for Ren's AHA tonic and discuss how facing a big fear can reframe other things in your life in the very best way.

    Downloads wherever you get your podcasts xx
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    13 mins
  • Beauty Products of The Week

    Beauty Products of The Week
    Oct 2 2024
    In this episode I chat through some of the products that I've been trying and testing with as always 100% honest reviews. I also talk about some of my absolute favourite products that really are worth every penny.
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    13 mins
  • Eric Vaughn - A Deep Dive Into K18 Hair

    Eric Vaughn - A Deep Dive Into K18 Hair
    Sep 28 2024
    This episode is in partnership with K18 Hair

    In this episode I have such fun getting to know the brilliant hair stylist Eric Vaughn. As well as being a hugely well known salon owner and hair celebrity, Eric is an ambassador for a hair brand that I have loved for a long time, K18.

    K18 has got some brilliant science going on and Eric explains not only why it's so special but how to use it for the best possible results.

    As part of this episode I'm also giving away a great bundle of K18 products worth around £300. Make sure you check out my Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola for all the details.

    I hope you enjoy learning about this very interesting brand from an utterly fabulous man.
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    29 mins
  • Minipod - My Autumn Beauty Edit

    Minipod - My Autumn Beauty Edit
    Sep 27 2024
    In this week's Minipod I'm embracing Autumn and talking about all the lovely Autumnal beauty and wellbeing products that I'm enjoying using. I also have some other recommendations inlcuding the very best hot water bottle and an affordable dress that will suit every occasion.
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    12 mins
  • Bryony and Nicola - Cotton Wool Obsessions, Dirty Dancing and Our Beauty Recommendations

    Bryony and Nicola - Cotton Wool Obsessions, Dirty Dancing and Our Beauty Recommendations
    Sep 24 2024
    Bryony and I had the BEST time recording this in the studio and we laughed so much I thought someone was going to tell us to be quiet!

    During the episode:

    Bryony reveals something very personal about her feelings towards cotton wool

    I make a very important discovery about Pacey from Dawson's Creek

    We chat about what Dirty Dancing means to us which leads to a chat about holiday romances..good and bad!

    We also recommend lots of products and have a chat about the best beauty advent calendars

    xx
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    50 mins
  • Mini Mini Pod - What's In My Makeup Bag?

    Mini Mini Pod - What's In My Makeup Bag?
    Sep 23 2024
    A little makeup bag delve to start your week.
    Lots of affordable products in here that are absolutely brilliant including the perfect liquid blush for £5.99 xx
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    7 mins
  • Janette Manrara - Navigating Motherhood, Turning 40 and The Need to Dance

    Janette Manrara - Navigating Motherhood, Turning 40 and The Need to Dance
    Sep 21 2024
    This episods is in partnership with New Nordic (Janette is one of their brand ambassadors)

    I'm so excited to welcome the absolutely brilliant Janette Manrara on today's episode.

    Janette, who many of us know and love as a Strictly Come Dancing dancer and judge is also a TV presenter and author. Her little girl is one year old and she recently turned 40.

    During the episode we chat about the eternal juggle of being a working mum and how there still remains a lot of judgement if we decided to go back to work earlier than people expect us to.

    We also talk about the things Janette does to feel as good as possible at the same times as being the busiest she's ever been. What are her little tricks for feeling happy and healthy?

    Janette's mum also makes a hilarious appearance during the episdoe.

    I absolutely loved everything about this warm, energetic woman and can't wait for you to hear a different side of her.
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    36 mins