Minipod - Products and Thoughts of the Week

This episode is in partnership with Cloud NineI'm so excited for you to get to know Susan Powls, the woman behind the iconic GHD straightener and the fabulous styling tool brand Cloud Nine.Susan's story is one of being brushed aside in the boardroom (as so many women were/ still are), only to regain her power and take ownership of HER story. She is proof that anything is possible at any age and I know that she will really inspire you.You're going to adore Susan and her story!

I had to make the title "The X-Rated Episode" just in case you were going to play this out loud in a public place or in front of the kids. You'll find out why when you hear it but needless to say, Bryony and I are talking about some rather intimate things this week. (Ooooh ahh missus).You'll also get your weekly dose of beauty and lots more.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm talking about:The Outspoken Beauty Confidence Event taking place next week in London. (Buy your tickets here )My visit to the dentist and the things I'm changing in my dental routine, plus a recommendation for a great water flosser.The addictive scent that smells like banana foam sweetsThe lipstick that's getting me lots of compliments at the momentThe nail wraps/stick on nails that I'm lovingSuncream scentsMy amazing spa breakAnd all in around 10 minutes!Enjoy xx

In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm doing the first of three aviation specials for fellow fearful flyers.In this, the first episode, I talk about the best way to keep your head in the weeks leading up to the flight so that you feel as calm and positive as possible as it approaches.These techniques really helped me finally get on the plane to Kos last month and I really hope that they help you too. xx

Beauty Editor extraordinaire, Perdita Nouril, is back.This week we're talking hot weather beauty picks, wardrobe malfunctions, Glastonbury and lots more.Enjoy xx

Oh my goodness, SO many lovely things to tell you about this week. I didn't know where to start.We have everything from the very best under eye concealer/cream hybrid to perfect (and very affordable) summer fragrance to the hand cream that makes you feel like you're on a pexrfect trip to the countryside to the nail wraps that beat all the rest hands down.I love all of these products and am really excited to share them with you x

In this episode I chat to effortlessly cool and utterly fabulous model, daughter of Queen drummer Roger Taylor and creator of sustainable press on nail brand Claws.Tigerlily and I talk about:Growing up as the daughter of a musicianWhy press on nails make so much sense and the huge importance of sustainability Tigerlily's (very brief) foray into the world of Only FansThe importance of music, art and beauty collaborationsThe fragrances that Tigerlily gravitates towardsAnd lots more.This is such a great chat and I can't wait for you to get to know this feisty and fabulous woman.You can find out more about Claws here

In this week's Beauty News and Views with Beauty Editor Perdita Nouril we're talking about Perdi's amazing experience at the Beyonce concert and why she was moved to tears!We also talk about why we love L'Occitane, an INCREDIBLE new perfume brand called Raconteur that has come to Bloom Covent Garden plus the incredible Irish brow brand Brow-Aid.Plus Perdita has discovered an affordable and brilliant skincare brand called @wearekeats as well as checking out the amazing K Beauty shop @pureseouluk which has come to Carnaby Street.So much beauty news and so little time!Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm talking about:An amazing Irish makeup brand that is not only affordable but that out performs so many other more expensive onesAn affordable serum that has totally sorted my dry skinThe cosiest, most beautiful shower oilAnd there are lots more great recommendations in there too!xx

It's Bryony Blake time!!This week we have a lot to catch up on. Bryony's been in Orlando and I've been in Kos.We chat about:My crazy flightsMy wild goose chase in search of Davina McCallBikini lines gone wrongBryony's adventures in OrlandoSun-creams good and badAnd LOTS more