Conversations in Confidence

Today I’m talking to Kumba Dauda. Kumba is the founder of Wholehearted Social, the award-winning blogger behind @KumbearXO and contributing author of ‘She is Unstoppable’, a book about overcoming adversity. Despite working in social media and using a lot of digital platforms in her day to day life, Kumba finds her balance and peace in life offline. Today she shares some of the parts of her journey that have shaped her, from finding her confidence in new surroundings to learning to love her scars. Wholehearted Social: https://wholeheartedsocial.com Kumba’s blog: http://www.kumbearxo.com Kumba on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kumbearxo Kumba on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kumbearxo She Is Unstoppable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/She-Unstoppable-2-Jennifer-Hardie/dp/1916216390 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I’m joined by entrepreneur and property developer Natalie Brown. Natalie’s career is varied, spanning renovation projects, founding a women’s home and creating social media content for 40+ women to name but a few strings to her bow. Natalie believes in the power of her faith to see her through tough times, and her own confidence journey has been filled with knock backs and rises from the ashes. She uses her personal experiences to connect with women, rebuild their self-esteem, and encourages them to live their fullest lives through a journey of taking small steps. Natalie’s website: https://timewithnatalie.com Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewithnatalie/Natalie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewithnatalieNatalie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timewithnatalie/Women’s home: https://inspiringyou.lpages.co/womens-home/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This morning I’m talking to beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger Laura Byrnes, of Laura’s Little Locket. Laura’s content is fun and light-hearted, designed to provide styling tips and inspiration for everything from your wardrobe to your living room. Today Laura and I take a deep delve into confidence, and in particular the importance of avoiding comparisons. It is a well-known notion that ‘comparison is the thief of joy’, so we touch on that, along with the fun to be found in a much needed rest and restore! Laura’s blog: https://lauraslittlelocket.com Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraslittlelocket/ Laura on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdocZh8WbT8HE6TmF3I6xQ Laura’s dog, Bertie: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7buG3l0mH/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re talking to Rady Kovacova. You may know Rady for her bright and colourful make-up looks, experimenting with bold new colours and styles to a million followers on social media. But in addition, Rady often shares parts of her body and skin confidence journey in an attempt to make other people feel connected and understood. Before we begin, I just wanted to share that we may touch on some body confidence pointers in this discussion that may be hard to listen to if you’re currently having a difficult time with this topic. This in mind, if you’d prefer not to join us for this chat, you can find Rady on Instagram at @GRWRady and listen to more Conversations in Confidence episodes wherever you find your podcasts. Rady on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwrady Rady on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDXeihkfJFWMTsgyC0fPbg Rady on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grwrady Rady talks unsolicited opinions: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9M4FlhptV-/ Rady shares her body confidence journey: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7RRuixA6uj/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re talking to make-up artist and author of three best selling books, Lisa Potter Dixon. When we think of Lisa, all of the colours under the sun come to mind! She’s a vibrant, bubbly person and always has make-up to match. But today, we’re going to touch on some parts of her life that you might not know so much about, and delve a little deeper into story. In this episode, Lisa touches on a medical condition called endometriosis. Any views expressed are entirely Lisa’s, and we would advise seeking professional medical advice if you’re experiencing a similar concern. We also touch on her journey of grief after losing her father, and wanted to mention this before you begin if this subject is close to your heart.Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisapotterdixon/Lisa on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgyg_oLn9b59uZixj3hbhgLisa’s video about her dad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=264pAqHr2J8Lisa in discussion about endometriosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFjtEyy3gGY&t=9s See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle content creator, who shares a bit of everything to do with what it is to be a girl. But lots of people have come to know her from sharing her acne journey in 2016, and sharing her relationship journey more recently, so confidence has always been at the heart of what she shares.Katie and Rose discuss acne among other things in this episode. We advise that the information shared in this episode should not be construed for medical advice, and that you seek guidance from a medical professional when managing your own skin concerns.Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katesnooksKatie’s blog: https://www.katiesnooks.comKatie’s acne documentary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-42753842/youtuber-katie-snooks-looks-at-how-people-deal-with-acneKatie’s acne journey playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWrBeVuLmkAqCwBn_zk5vXcrPepbwPalXKatie’s episode of Cosmopolitan podcast All the Way With…: https://play.acast.com/s/all-the-way-with/0d7f4fb1-105d-4373-a522-c9038cfadcb5 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Rose is talking to Emma Hoareau down the line and from the comfort of each of their living rooms. Emma is a content creator and photographer who really captures the beauty of the female form in lots of her work, and a passionate skincare enthusiast with a following of like-minded women.Emma and Rose delve into her story from the beginning, and learn a little more about her life along the way from Paris to London. We explore skincare in some detail, so please note that any views discussed are Emma’s own, and we would advise that you consult a professional before making any changes to your skincare routine. Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmahoareau/Lolita Says So: https://www.lolitasaysso.comSunday School all found on Emma’s Instagram highlights: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17940785443289174/Photography prints: https://www.lolitasaysso.com/shop/How I Stopped Obsessing and Fell In Love With My Body: https://edit.sundayriley.com/body-self-acceptance/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Conversations in Confidence Rose is talking to Gabriella Pisani from a distance and from the comfort of each of their homes! Gabi is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle expert, starting her career in journalism and eventually taking the leap into building her own brand.Gabi hosts weekly 'agony aunt' sessions on her Instagram and speaks to women every day about her own experiences - from dating, to problems at work, skincare and health - and encourages everyone to share their own, too!In this episode they talk about following dreams, their journey with rosacea and much more.Here are a few of the things they discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at…Gabriella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bygabriellalondonGabriella’s blog: www.bygabriellalondon.comGabriella’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/bygabriellaGabriella’s rosacea IGTV video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B7B7lIrHsN4Gabriella’s Agony Aunt videos: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5QdcWWHaXm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest Conversations in Confidence episode, Rose is joined down the line by Chessie King for a confidence chat from the comfort of their respective living rooms. Chessie is a body confidence activist who reaches three quarters of a million people on Instagram each day, and encourages people to find their “happiest, healthiest and most confident self”.She’s a presenter, an author, and recently became a qualified doula; there are so many fascinating strings to her bow and we touch on all of them.Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at…Chessie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessiekinggChessie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLautWpl4TH-UPy-yvSSywChessie’s book, Be Your Own Best Friend, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Your-Own-Best-Friend/dp/0008377391/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=be+your+own+best+friend+chessie+king&qid=1582829877&sprefix=be+your+own+best&sr=8-2Cosmopolitan Positivity Index: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a31745083/positivity-index-instagram-influencers/Cybersmile: https://www.cybersmile.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest Conversations in Confidence, Rose is joined by Alice Hart-Davis, award-winning beauty journalist and founder of The Tweakments Guide.Alice has been writing about tweakments (non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers) for over 20 years, during which time she has been a guinea pig for nearly all of them. With in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience, she’s the foremost authority in the area and the person you want to go to for honest, informed and reliable advice. What we love about Alice is that she simply wishes that we were having more open conversations about tweakments, helping to eliminate unfair comparisons.Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at…The Tweakments Guide website: thetweakmentsguide.comThe Tweakments Guide, Fresher Face book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tweakments-Guide-Fresher-Face/dp/1999359607/Alice on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alicehartdavisAlice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9w7oMZHMp62KYuXYj6pTRA A new skincare book, out soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re joined by Samantha Silver and Gemma Rose Breger, the ladies behind This is Mothership. This is Mothership is a platform that was made to share all kinds of life hacks with busy moms, from how to do your make-up in 5 minutes, to brilliant date night outfits that don’t require you to shave your legs if you’re in a rush… The girls met through their jobs, Sam a beauty director and Gemma a fashion stylist, and between them they have a wealth of experience and knowledge that they love to share. One of the reasons why we were so keen to talk to Sam and Gemma is that we really feel that they embody the true IT Cosmetics spirit. Our mission is to make people feel as confident as possible, exactly as they are. We don’t airbrush our photos, we use real women in all of our campaigns, and we like to keep life simple. Sam and Gemma do just that on their page, sharing their unfiltered opinions and advice in the name of helping like-minded moms everywhere. They share their own stories and are always happy to listen if others want to share theirs. Here are some of the things we discuss in this episode that you may wish to take a look at… This is Mothership on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismothership Gemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmarosebreger Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samantha_silver_ This is Mothership website: https://www.thisismothership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode, we’re here with one of the industry’s most loved make-up artists, Ruby Hammer. With over 25 years of experience within the beauty industry, Ruby was even awarded an MBE in 2007 for her long-standing contribution to the cosmetics industry. Today Ruby shares everything, from the inner workings of founding her own businesses to finding strength again after losing a loved one. We hope you find her musings on confidence through various points of her life as fascinating as we did. Ruby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubyhammer Ruby Hammer: https://rubyhammer.com London Fashion Week: https://londonfashionweek.co.uk Millie Kendall: www.instagram.com/milliekendall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have the self-appointed ‘human sunshine’ himself, Jules Von Hep, joining us for a chat on Conversations in Confidence. Jules has become an active body positivity advocate in recent times, sharing his self-love journey openly through his social media and in the way he communicates his tanning brand, Isle of Paradise. Jules began his journey as a tanning expert, working with every celebrity and TV show you can think of. He took what he had learned and created his own brand, which aims to celebrate each person’s own unique beauty and encourage people to use their beauty ritual as an act of self care and acceptance. Discussing everything from his podcasts to his career and why he loves his dad, it’s Jules Von Hep… Jules on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesvonhep Isle of Paradise: https://theisleofparadise.com The Jules and Sarah Show Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/julesandsarah Wobble Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/wobble Sarah Powell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thissarahpowell See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re joined by Amy Rushworth, a transformational life coach and expert in all things confidence. Amy works with clients on a 1-2-1 basis to improve their confidence and enable them to live a happier, more contented life. Though her coaching sessions are personal to the client, we really wanted to discuss her own confidence journey, so we'd advise you to take this episode as a source of inspiration and ideas. And remember that what works for one person might not work for another, so just take what you like and leave the rest.Here are some of the things we discuss in this episode that you may wish to take a look at…Amy’s website: https://www.amyrushworth.comAmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisamyrushworth/Amy’s podcast, the Amy Rushworth Show: https://www.amyrushworth.com/podcastYou Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay: https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on our podcast, we’re talking to the lady who got everyone thinking about beauty from the inside out, Madeleine Shaw. Madeleine, a qualified nutritionist, shares her healthy recipes to millions of people across her social media platforms and in her three books.Focused on promoting the joys of a healthy lifestyle, Madeleine partied a lot when she was younger and felt great when she started to adapt healthier habits. When she began to notice the power of the food she was eating, she felt compelled to spread the message. She likes to encourage people to do the best that they can with a no-judgement approach, and seeks a simple end game of feeling better in mind, body and soul.Talking all things confidence, here’s Madeleine Shaw… Madeleline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeleine_shaw_Madeleine on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iehQGOyFbwMadeleine’s blog: http://madeleineshaw.comGabby Bernstein on Madeleine’s podcast: http://madeleineshaw.com/episode29/Gabby Bernstein: https://gabbybernstein.comAbraham Hicks: https://www.abraham-hicks.comDr. Wayne Dyer: https://www.drwaynedyer.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Anna and Lucia Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka and Grandmother Pukka, are joining us to talk confidence.Anna’s blog and online presence has resonated with mothers in varying stages of their parenting journey, and she’s been open about her path to motherhood which has included good and bad news along the way.She also spearheaded a movement called the Flex Appeal, a petition to ensure that people in every workplace are entitled to flexible working. She believes in supporting those who wish to work hard and at the same time maintain a healthy work/life balance.Then there’s her mother, Lucia, who shares her tips and advice on being a modern grandmother. Whether she’s talking to fellow grandmothers or even mothers of children that trust her experience and words of wisdom, she’s doing it with a great sense of humour and possibly a shot of Sambuca to hand.Here they are talking all things life, love and motherhood, it’s Anna and Lucia…Anna Whitehouse: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/Lucia Whitehouse: https://www.instagram.com/grandmother_pukkaAnna’s blog: https://www.motherpukka.co.ukGrandfather Pukka: https://www.instagram.com/grandfather_pukka/The Flex Appeal: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex-you-fools/Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parenting-Sh-Out-Life-parents/dp/1473665760/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=parenting+the+shit+out+of+life&qid=1573722726&sr=8-1New Book, Where’s My Happy Ending?: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wheres-My-Happy-Ending-Happily/dp/1529013690/ref=sr_1_1?crid=943OVOAXTELG&keywords=wheres+my+happy+ending&qid=1573722751&sprefix=where%27s+my+happy+%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is someone that I was personally really excited to talk to, it’s Bryony Blake. Bryony has been a professional make-up artist for many years, working with some of the UK’s most recognised celebrities and TV shows. In addition, she’s the resident beauty expert on This Morning, and she always shares the love for IT Cosmetics when she shares her favourite picks! One of her favourite ways to share her knowledge is on Instagram, where she uploads IGTV videos to demonstrate various make-up tips.Outside of work she’s a real family girl, always priding herself on sharing snippets of her home life, and in my experience she’s a real girls girl, happy to help her peers and support in any way she can.Here she is talking all things confidence, it’s Bryony…Bryony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryony_blake/Bryony on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryonyblakemakeupartistBryony on This Morning: https://www.thismorninglive.co.uk/presenters/267-bryony-blakeBryony’s tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPBuY-yaHTt88xvlkYVfJAThis Morning on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thismorningIf you loved the Conversations in Confidence Podcast, why not check out our Confidence Column with Rose Gallagher here: https://www.itcosmetics.co.uk/confidence-community/confidence-column.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we’re talking to one of the industry’s most well respected beauty experts, Nadine Baggott. Nadine landed her first beauty editorial role in 1989 and has been sharing make-up bag secrets of the rich and famous ever since. Initially building her career as the beauty director at one of the UK’s most popular weekly magazines and TV presenting, she now uses her social media channels to communicate with women in her own way.Being 57, Nadine is passionate about having honest conversations with women who want to look great at every age. Whether it’s an expensive product that isn’t worth the hype or a little procedure she’s had which is enhancing the way she looks, everything is on the table and that’s why her followers love her.Here are some of the things we discuss in this episode that you may wish to take a look at…Nadine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadinebaggottNadine on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCag0Yi1S2sTmuPcr8ED91yANadine on the Emma Guns Show: https://play.acast.com/s/emmagunavardhana/nadinebaggottreturns-celebritystoriesNadine and Rose video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HCOAU_B5-Q&t=3sCC+ Cream: www.itcosmetics.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our first ever episode, we’re joined by the lovely Kaushal. Kaushal is a beauty blogger with a huge, loyal fan base. She reaches over 850 thousand Instagram followers, 2 million YouTube subscribers, and shares her tips and tricks with people all over the world.One of the reasons we thought Kaushal would be the perfect person to speak to is that she is really dedicated to celebrating real standards of beauty. She doesn’t airbrush her photos, she regularly champions the no-filter movement, and she is really trying to encourage people to feel great in her own skin.Here are some of the things we discuss in this episode that you may wish to take a look at…Kaushal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaushalKaushal on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BeautyFulfilledKaushal’s blog: www.kaushalbeauty.comKaushal’s husband Vex King on Instagram: www.instagram.com/vexkingThe Prince’s Trust: www.princes-trust.org.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.