Elle Sera

Chapters:0:00 Why Elissa doesn't trust supplement claims2:58 Working with the Prof and his lab5:17 Why Elle-Sera made a vitamin D spray7:06 Liposomal D3 and K2, with or without food9:56 Testing flavours and choosing vanilla11:03 Designing a bottle shaped by feminine curves13:41 Months spent on the spray head18:06 Why the collagen doesn't come in sachets20:29 A headline-driven book on vitamin D21:51 Who the vitamin D studies left out23:39 UK sunlight and time spent outdoors24:53 Normal range vs optimal levels26:33 Vitamin D in pregnancy at St George's27:36 Is vitamin D really a hormone?28:41 Soft gels, preservatives and glycerin32:56 Why K2, and the official health claims37:37 The magnesium heart attack scare39:47 Testing your levels, and D2 vs D342:00 Why so many couples are struggling to conceive43:40 GLP-1s, testosterone and fertility49:00 Libido, desire and joy scores54:15 Flipping your focus56:50 Phones and being present with your kids58:22 The seven-year cycle joy exercise59:54 Donors, couples and what makes a parent1:06:46 Younger couples and sperm health1:09:22 Taking too many supplements1:11:24 GLP-1 support supplements1:17:00 Dealing with trolls1:21:35 Why vitamin patches don't work1:24:13 Turning down brand deals1:27:08 AI doctors and stolen clips1:29:42 Celebrity doctors and confusionWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters:0:00 Welcome and introducing Jan0:33 What Hot Flash is about1:56 How much of Geri is Jan?5:04 Handing your script to other people10:00 Writing a book vs writing a script12:01 Basing characters on real people15:50 Stephen King and Jan's horror novel18:51 Where audiences laughed at the screenings19:58 "Bridget Jones meets the menopause"22:32 From IT project manager to film producer26:06 Making a feature film in under a year26:38 Eliot Kennedy and 14 original songs28:55 Raising the money with no public funding33:00 Where an $800,000 budget goes35:26 Meet the cast37:56 Why Geri's son is a trans character41:17 The next film, Christmas Hideaway43:21 Telling stories for the over-40s47:37 When you can watch Hot Flash48:37 Seeing an idea through54:29 Learning to produce on the job56:30 Speeding up after 5059:41 The people who back you1:02:23 Thanks and goodbyeWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

00:00:00 Welcome Emily Thornton, influencer industry advocate 00:02:12 12 years in marketing at Boots 00:03:54 Colour theory and the psychology of shiny packaging 00:05:43 Why Elle-Sera's packaging is gold 00:07:36 Standout marketing: We Are Regular and brilliant paid ads 00:09:18 The Bear Grylls: The Island story 00:09:51 How brand and creator partnerships work 00:11:28 Finding creators: data tools vs scrolling 00:12:54 Briefs, UGC and letting creators create 00:13:54 What creators ask brands 00:15:30 Agents who never ask about safety or efficacy 00:17:37 Celebrity customers who were never paid 00:19:22 The doctor who wouldn't budge on a brief 00:20:48 Why negotiations knock creators' confidence 00:22:24 Relationships, rates and the bigger opportunity 00:24:05 Working alongside talent agents 00:25:54 How big creator deals get done 00:26:59 Engagement, audience fit and the data that matters 00:29:16 The Clean with Bee campaign 00:31:42 Real people vs celebrities 00:34:50 KPIs and building brand awareness 00:37:26 Starting from zero as a creator 00:40:05 Emily's ambitions after leaving Boots 00:44:38 Celebrities who need better PR advice 00:48:08 Top 3 tips for brands working with creators 00:49:26 Top 3 tips for creators 00:51:56 Should you pay creators who already talk about you? 00:52:51 When competitors buy up your advocates 00:54:56 Why going viral isn't the goal 00:57:12 Vaseline, Liz Earle and resurfacing OG creators 00:58:29 Turning down paid endorsements 00:59:22 First podcast and public speaking nervesWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 What causes hair loss?00:01:49 Why a proper consultation comes before a transplant00:04:00 Can you recover from a hair transplant that didn't last?00:06:16 How finasteride works and its side effects00:09:34 Does hair loss medication affect fertility?00:11:01 Minoxidil tablets versus topical00:11:54 Bald heads, hairy backs and using beard hair00:14:44 Why hair matters so much to men00:16:45 How eyebrow transplants work00:19:49 Forehead lowering or a hairline transplant?00:21:41 Young women and cosmetic surgery00:25:19 How social media targets young girls00:26:28 Hair supplements and fake before and after photos00:29:49 Do red light helmets and derma rollers work?00:33:25 Alopecia areata and UV light treatment00:35:43 What PRP and exosome treatments can and can't do00:38:57 Choosing an honest specialist00:45:28 Robotic hair transplants explained00:48:57 Menopause, ageing and quality of life00:52:13 A healthy hair routine00:54:39 How often should you wash your hair?00:55:48 Do rosemary and castor oils help?00:58:01 Choosing the right shampoo01:01:14 Why credibility matters01:03:42 How much does a hair transplant cost?Watch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters0:00 Intro to Hattie & Bay's Kitchen2:00 Corporate life, redundancy and a stint on Hollyoaks4:18 Taking on Bay's Kitchen after Bay Burdett5:51 Hattie's own IBS, dieting and burnout10:48 What a low FODMAP diet actually involves14:20 Waitrose, the rebrand and the free-from aisle21:05 Founder or refounder?24:14 Ambitions, dietitians and finding the community31:16 Triggers, ultra-processed food and learning about gluten40:36 Crohn's, SIBO and the fight for shelf space43:59 Eating out, alcohol and social life with IBS50:41 Personal brand, imposter syndrome and showing up56:12 Juggling a business, a toddler and a teamWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters0:00 Intro to Hannah & HA Designs0:52 What it really looks like behind a perfect life4:19 Selfridges, Topshop and retail that wasn't worth it6:26 The reel where Hannah hit rock bottom8:59 Mentors, and running a business on your own11:08 Football, family and whose career came first13:40 Big job titles and why no one knows more than the founder15:00 The COVID boom, the slump and making people redundant19:56 Phone cases to pyjamas, and gifting the Kardashians22:58 In-house or 3PL, and staying close to the operation26:01 The pivot into events and a second company29:53 Copycats, The Apprentice and letting it go31:28 What competitors can't copy: the founder40:28 Mum of four, no maternity leave and the founder tax46:44 Ego, reputation and going public with it50:18 The vision now: less growth, more life55:09 Getting fleeced by a recruitment agency1:01:34 PR retainers that deliver nothing1:06:33 Writing a CV, and future-proofing yourself1:08:28 Only founders understand foundersWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters:0:00 Welcome Kyle Harris, founder of Ride Studio2:48 Weights, blueprints and keeping every class consistent4:25 From the army to opening Ride in Leeds7:04 Scaling to Manchester, then Liverpool9:07 Studio sizes, bike counts and why Ultimate Performance shut down13:27 Kyle's ten years in the army15:52 HYROX: the biggest shift in fitness right now18:28 Training for an Ironman24:01 Family life with Rory and Harley Mae26:23 Charlotte's move into network marketing30:50 What's next: expanding Ride beyond Liverpool33:40 Why fitness studios are becoming the new nightclubs38:54 Wearables, sleep tracking and fixing his sleep41:49 Kyle's day-to-day running three studios46:28 Investors, angels and the road to a VC exit52:53 Kyle's stack: sleep, creatine and staying consistentWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters:0:00 What it actually takes to become a dermatologist in the UK1:38 Meet Dr Aiza Jamil, and your skin as an alarm system5:00 Acne, hormones and PCOS: what's really going on7:04 Roaccutane: the myths, the risks and how it's prescribed safely13:01 Eczema isn't an allergy — what actually causes it15:29 How psoriasis differs from eczema16:30 Sunbeds, phototherapy and psoriasis17:16 Mole mapping, melanoma risk and skin cancer checks20:50 Sun protection and the ABCD of moles25:28 Rosacea: causes, triggers and treatment28:19 Fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes30:38 Puffy eyes, blephs and the "trend beauty" trap35:52 Jawline treatments: HIFU, Endolift and Zerf38:15 Collagen biostimulators like Sculptra (and why topical collagen doesn't work)41:18 Vitamin patches, supplement scams and Khloé Kardashian's collagen crisps47:54 Dr Jamil's new Altrincham clinic and where to find herWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters:00:00 Meet Chelsea Healey00:56 Back to Waterloo Road01:45 Dancer at Heart02:47 Strictly Final Memories04:00 Dancing on Ice Disaster05:35 Reality TV Detours07:42 Hollyoaks Breakthrough09:01 Typecast and New Roles10:51 Acting Industry Anxiety16:34 Rags the Label Struggles22:39 Marketing and Network Hacks27:59 Mental Health and Drinking29:52 Friendships and Nightlife Then30:42 Social Media and Youth31:07 Off Campus Obsession32:46 New Partner and Family34:32 Postnatal Depression Story36:47 Making Time and Travel39:33 Creative Ambitions Writing43:22 Golden Pill Benefits45:02 Women Business and Funding49:01 Politics Taxes and Leaving51:54 Collagen Bet and Hustle53:39 Whats Next and Live Selling56:02 Podcast Wrap UpWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Chapters:00:00 Welcome Sheena Lynch00:15 London to Cheshire Life02:07 London Costs and Events03:47 Podcasting ROI Mindset06:10 Podcast Skills and Setup08:01 Joining Real Housewives14:57 Cast Friendships Paige18:56 Fame and Being Seen21:13 Windrush Family Roots22:51 Meeting Shane Lynch29:06 Marriage That Grows30:50 Odyssey Life Metaphor33:26 School Struggles and Surprises34:37 AI and the Value of Degrees35:20 Student Debt Scandal Rant36:22 Meeting Shane and Boyzone Life40:20 Housewives and Business Ambitions41:30 Why Jewellery Makes Sense46:40 Motherhood and Postpartum Reality49:38 Finding the Village Again54:55 What’s Next and Amen Fragrances55:33 Perfume Business Behind the Scenes59:47 Growing the Brand and Wrapping UpWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren’t JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now.  Let’s stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I’m just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them.  Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...