Love Laura Podcast

This week, Laura and Holly are joined by Charlene Flanagan, Co-Founder of Ella & Jo and the brand-new men’s skincare brand Ryan Jones Skin! Charlene chats about the journey of building Ella & Jo from just one product into the successful beauty brand it is today, launching an entirely new skincare brand for men, and the challenges of marketing skincare to a whole new audience. From managing a team of 16 and navigating the chaos of running a growing business to balancing motherhood, Charlene opens up about the realities of being a working mum, why she believes mum guilt doesn’t belong anywhere, and the importance of being kinder to yourself. Plus, we get into her love of creative days, fashion, romance books, Disney and, of course, a good cup of tea! It’s a brilliant chat about business, motherhood, ambition and backing yourself.

This week Laura & Holly are joined by the lovely Elanna McGowan, Founder & CCO of Pearl Beauty! From starting a beauty Instagram page at just 19 to building Pearl Beauty into the brand it is today, Elanna chats about her journey, the early days of YouTube, growing a loyal online audience and what it really takes to build a beauty business. We get into all things Pearl Beauty, their 5th birthday celebrations, favourite products, what’s next for the brand and a little hint at a new skin tint 👀 Plus, Elanna shares how she ended up swapping Canada for Northern Ireland, meeting Paddy at a summer camp, life with three children and what it’s like working together as a couple. And of course, there’s plenty of food chat! From weight training and Pilates to meal prepping, daily routines and Laura’s very questionable habit of bringing boiled eggs on a plane! It’s a lovely catch-up full of beauty, business, motherhood, food and plenty of laughs.

This week on The Walk-In Wardrobe Podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Rebecca McKinney! ❤️ Rebecca is one of the familiar voices behind Cool FM’s breakfast show, as well as a talented stylist, presenter and fashion event producer. But this week, we’re getting to know the woman behind the mic! Laura and Rebecca go way back to their days working together in Victoria Square, and there’s plenty of reminiscing, laughs and stories from how Rebecca went from studying Law to landing her dream job in radio. Rebecca opens up about her recent house renovation, her love of fashion, where she gets her style inspiration, her next designer purchase and everything she’s loving this autumn. From the reality of getting up for the Cool FM breakfast show to the moment she realised Niall Horan could see her in the studio, there’s never a dull moment! But alongside the fashion and fun, Rebecca also shares something much more personal. After losing her dad, she talks honestly about grief, the incredible bond she shared with her parents and navigating life after such a heartbreaking loss. She also tells us about her incredible charity cycle from Paris to Banbridge, raising over £200,000 for Cash for Kids, and how the experience helped her rediscover her self-worth. ❤️ Plus, we chat dream podcast guests, beauty treatments, Vinted finds, life in Paris, The Diplomat, Ted Lasso and why Rebecca is ready to embrace a new chapter and make her dad proud. It’s a conversation full of laughs, honesty, fashion and plenty of heart. We loved having Rebecca on the podcast, and we think you’re going to love this one! Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and let us know what you think in the comments! #LoveLaura #TheWalkInWardrobePodcast #RebeccaMcKinney #CoolFM #FashionPodcast

WE’RE OPENING A NEW LOVE LAURA STORE! 🎉 In this episode, Laura and Holly take us behind the scenes of one of their biggest business moves yet - bringing Love Laura to The Boulevard! From making the decision to delays getting everything from England, to the last-minute cleaning operation and bringing 10 new staff on board, there’s a LOT going on behind the scenes. With just two weeks to get everything ready, the pressure is on to make sure every little detail is right. Laura chats about how the opportunity came together so quickly, why The Boulevard feels like the perfect fit, the biggest headaches of opening a brand-new store, and why sometimes everything really does happen for a reason. Plus, with opening weekend plans, exciting new shops coming to The Boulevard, and another trip to China on the horizon, the team aren’t slowing down anytime soon! Will everything be ready in time? Who’s most likely to have a meltdown on opening day? And does Laura ever stop to appreciate just how far she’s come? Tune in for all the behind-the-scenes chaos, big decisions and excitement as Love Laura enters an exciting new chapter! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! ❤️

Another Laura & Holly Q&A! 🤍 From Laura’s chilled weekend and what they’ve been watching, to the questions you’ve been sending in about jean lengths, winter coats, mum jeans, suppliers and getting the perfect fit. They’re also chatting Love Laura T-shirts, their go-to outfit when you have nothing to wear, the one makeup product they couldn’t live without, whether they’ll be heading back to China… and the all-important question - can you ever have too many clothes?! 👀 Plus, a little insight into the joy of retail, new suppliers, the challenges that come with suppliers letting you down, and finding that balance between the right fit, quality and what you actually want to wear. As always, lots of questions, lots of laughs and plenty of Love Laura chat! ✨

Get to know Anna Corry, Love Laura’s newest brand ambassador! 🤍 Anna joins us for a chat about life as a mum of three girls, working alongside her husband, and how AC Connects came about. From her days working in retail to maternity leave, starting Blossoming Birds and building her own business and online community, Anna chats honestly about how her social media has evolved over the years. We chat about finding inspiration, styling her home, balancing family life with work, and why Anna isn’t interested in chasing viral moments. Plus, working alongside your husband, having your own projects on the go, switching off from work and social media, caravan weekends, and what’s on Anna’s Autumn/Winter wishlist! 🍂✨

Autumn is officially autumn’ing 🍂🤎 This week we’re chatting all things autumn fashion, from Laura’s recent wedding guest style inspiration to the tricky world of getting occasion wear just right. Holly is heading to the Victoria Square fashion show, there are SO many exciting new Love Laura pieces on the way, and we’re giving you a little sneak peek at what’s coming - velvet dresses, sweaters, jumpsuits, carrot barrel jeans, new blazers, t-shirts and some slightly more premium pieces that we think are worth the investment! We’re also chatting about Vinted temptations, whether the Solomons are actually worth the hype, Laura’s ongoing chair dilemma, the ever-increasing cost of EVERYTHING, and her plans for the kitchen. Plus, we had the best WIW team bonding day, Laura & Holly got to see Oprah in Dublin and hear her incredible story, and Holly is getting very excited for her upcoming holiday with the girls! ✈️ Another big catch-up with lots of fashion, life updates, exciting plans and plenty of chatting 🤎 Let us know what your favourite new Love Laura piece is! 👇

This week, Laura & Holly are answering MORE of your questions - and absolutely nothing is off limits! 👀 Could Laura have ADHD?! Will there ever be a Love Laura jewellery collection? What actually happens when you book a personal shopping experience at Walk In Wardrobe, and what should you wear when you’re teaching? Holly shares her YouTube favourites, the girls reveal business decisions that have genuinely shocked them, and somehow we get onto the time Laura & Holly found themselves at Oprah Winfrey! 😂 They also chat winter coats, supplier problems, whether they’ll ever launch more occasion wear, Holly responding to hate on the Walk In Wardrobe Instagram, and the reality of working together, running a business together AND staying friends. Plus, how do they make it all work when they’re both so busy? The answer might simply be… staying in your own lane! And finally, it’s time for their favourite autumn pieces for September. 🍂🤎 Grab a coffee and get comfy - this one is a proper catch-up!

This week, Laura and Holly are joined by Gemma Murphy from Jack Murphy Jewellers for a brilliant chat about family, business, jewellery and everything in between! Gemma gives us the inside story of Jack Murphy Jewellers, from her dad being in the jewellery trade for nearly 80 years and the family business celebrating 55 years, to becoming the youngest of four and eventually taking the business on herself. We chat about the challenges of taking over during the recession, Gemma’s original plan to sell the business once things recovered, and how she ended up completely falling in love with it instead. From influencer marketing and changing jewellery trends to the complexity of gold prices, welded bracelets and the huge plans ahead for Jack Murphy Jewellers, there is so much to get into. Gemma also opens up about life outside of work, moving house, her daughter and the incredible support she has from her husband Cathal, her family and friends. Plus, we hear all about the infamous Jack Murphy Traitors event, quick-fire questions and Gemma’s favourite mindset: losers focus on winners, winners focus on winning. Follow Jack Murphy Jewellers on socials and, as Gemma says… watch this space! ✨

September has arrived, which can only mean one thing… Holly’s season is here! 🍂 From cosy nights and autumn cooking to planning an autumn long weekend, Holly is fully embracing the new season - and she’s also fallen down a serious interior design rabbit hole as the plans for her house start to come together with new fabrics, wallpapers and plenty of inspiration. Laura is back from an amazing holiday in Majorca, where she had some surprise guests, properly switched off and made the most of some much-needed downtime. She’s also navigating a big milestone as her son starts P1! We’re chatting all things Love Laura, including the final week of the Belfast pop-up, how the store looked, what might be next, potential new units, Christmas plans and why the brand is now at a stage where the collections can really stand on their own. With the Autumn/Winter stock looking better than ever, there’s lots to be excited about. We also chat about the launch of the Lifestyle Club, the new hoodies and tote bags, Laura’s plans for her new home and kitchen, Holly’s girls’ trip and the reality of keeping up with social media when it feels like a full-time job! A very autumnal episode with plenty of Love Laura chat, house plans, holidays and what’s coming next. 🤎