Beauty from the Heart

Let’s be honest, Christmas is going to be a bit different this year. When I was thinking about some of the things that mean most to me at Christmas, watching Love Actually is at the top of the list. T...

Today, world renowned make-up artist Caroline Barnes is joining me to reflect on the year that has just taken us all by surprise. As well as touching on her journey from the beginning, including tales...

Daniel Sandler joins me today to discuss his career in make-up from the beginning. Along the way, we discuss the make-up misconceptions that seem to have made a mark in today’s society, and dispel the...

Today I’m joined by Glasgow’s finest Jamie Genevieve. Jamie’s story really strikes a chord with me because she started her career as a working make-up artist on well loved beauty counters, and I remem...

Today you’re going to meet one of my oldest friends, Nicola Smith, known to many as one of the co-founders of Peaches and Cream. What you might not know is that everything I know about make-up I learn...

Today you’re going to meet one of my best friends, Kate Donnelly, known to many as one of the co-founders of Peaches and Cream. What you might not know is that everything I know about make-up I learne...

Today’s guest is art director, stylist, author and illustrator, Zeena Shah. Zeena is one of the most uplifting people I know. She is always wearing colours top to toe and shares endless tips to upcycl...

Given that we’re set to spend more time at home this autumn, I invited Laura Jackson to talk home comforts on the podcast this week. I think if we can bring some magic to simple rituals, like making a...

Today I’m taking to one of YouTube’s most known and loved faces, Niomi Smart. Niomi is a content creator and author and has amassed a huge and loyal following over the years. In addition to all of thi...

Today I’m talking to Daisy Boateng who joins me down the line from New York. Daisy has worked in the beauty industry for many years, with a career spanning brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Essie, NYX Cos...

Today’s guest is novelist, screenwriter, journalist and columnist, Juno Dawson. Since I first met Juno I’ve learned so much about the issues facing trans people and I really admire her for always stan...

Welcome back to a new series of Beauty from the Heart! I’m delighted to be back with journalist, author and mental health activist Bryony Gordon. She’s shared so much of her  journey with he...

 Today I’m talking to Gary Thompson, also known as the Plastic Boy. Gary shares his insights on the beauty industry, from how we can all work towards a more inclusive landscape, to the importance...

Today, I’m talking to one of the world’s greatest make-up artists, Val Garland. Val has been in the industry for 30 years, known for everything from iconic celebrity photo shoots, heading up teams at ...

Today, I’m joined by an award winning beauty journalist, producer, brand founder and diversity advocate, Dr. Ateh Jewel. For as long as I can remember, Ateh has been at the forefront of conversations ...

From a sunny farm in Vermont, Tata Harper joins me today to tell me how she created her clean skincare brand. When her step father was sadly diagnosed with cancer, her family made the decision to remo...

This week I thought we needed a good laugh, so I asked tanning expert Jules Von Hep to share every backstage story under the sun. From fashion week drama to total tanning disasters on mainstream telev...

Today I am so thrilled for you to meet Ruby Hammer MBE. Now one of the world’s most recognised make-up authorities, she has been a make-up artist for over 25 years and was one half of the iconic Ruby ...

Today I’m joined by model and presenter Lisa Snowdon. Lisa shares her modelling story from the very beginning, from her early years at Italia Conti to what she learned from her time with some of the U...

This week, I’m excited for you to meet my friend Laura Capon. She’s the Deputy Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In addition to being one of the funniest (and most informative) people for you to...

Today I’m talking to Bryony Blake, a make-up artist I’ve grown to love along the way in beauty. Though her credentials include the likes of This Morning, Strictly Come Dancing and the X Factor, Bryony...

Today I’m talking to Zoe Boikou, the founder of Zoeva Cosmetics. Zoe’s story is fascinating; she started Zoeva in 2008 in her living room, with an eBay account and 10 brushes to sell. By 2016 she had ...

As we’re currently living a life in lock-down, I thought I’d share a special bonus episode with you today, a conversation with Bobbi Brown. Bobbi is the globally renowned make-up artist who joine...

Trish is a make-up artist with her own incredible beauty line, and to me she’s really special because she has such a unique bond with the people that use her products.Trish prides herself on personall...

Joining me today is Azzi Glasser, a master perfumer who creates fragrances for everyone you can think of. Azzi is one of the most fascinating women I have ever met in beauty, and I love that she is le...

Today I’m joined by a lovely friend of mine, Estee Lalonde. A girl of many talents, she writes an award winning blog, hosts her own podcasts, wrote a best selling book and creates her own jewellery li...

This morning I’m tucked away with my friend Hannah at her house in South East London. She’s one of the industry’s most well respected make-up artists and her breadth of work spans just about everythin...

Today, seeing us out in style for the final episode of series one, I’m joined by a friend of mine. Meet Amanda Confusione from the global education team at IT Cosmetics, and employee #6 of all time! O...

I am so excited to have my favourite make-up artists, Sam and Nic Chapman, on the podcast today. What’s so powerful about them is that they’ve made such a huge impact on the beauty community just by b...

Today I’m catching up with an old friend, Amy Conway, the Senior Pro Artist at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Charlie Collins, the Director of Partnerships at Smart Works. Together we’re going to talk abo...

Did you know that 1 in 7 women in the UK lack basic literacy skills, impacting their ability to confidently read and write? Today, Lancome share the story of how they work with the National Literacy T...

Caroline Hirons  This week, Caroline Hirons is sharing the story of how she founded Give and Make-up to support women in domestic violence situations. We also discuss her partnership wi...

Talking body positivity, challenging what we’ve been taught to perceive as beautiful and giving us all of her tips on confidence, this week’s guest is Callie Thorpe.Callie is a model, blogger and body...

David Petrusich, director of education at Herbivore Botanicals, joins me today to share the many ethical initiatives of this super clean, green beauty brand. With over 35% of the work force coming fro...

BECO join me for today’s episode to talk about their social enterprise in Walthamstow, London. Making various organic soaps, their work force comprises over 80% blind, disabled and disadvantaged peopl...

Today I’m joined by Dominic Skinner, Global Senior Artist at MAC Cosmetics and judge on BBC’s Glow Up, to discuss the journey of VIVA GLAM Lipsticks and their 25-year charitable heritage at MAC. ...

Today I’m joined by Sali Hughes, author, journalist and co-founder of The Beauty Banks, a charity providing basic hygiene supplies to people in need in the UK. Here are a few of the things we discuss ...