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Semra Haksever - The Modern Day Witch Who Wants Us To Own Our Power and Embrace our Lives Jul 27, 2024

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It's not every day you get to chat to a real life, modern day witch and my conversation with Semra Haksever @mamamooncandles is something I'll never forget.
Semra describes herself as an eclectic witch, intuitive, healer and empath and I love her description of what a witch is:
“A witch is a woman who emerges from deep within herself. She is a woman who has honestly explored her light and learned to celebrate her darkness. She is a woman who is able to fall in love with the magnificent possibilities of her power. She is a woman who radiates mystery. She is magnetic. She is a witch.”
During the episode we talk about Semra's journey to becoming a witch and why embracing our own inner witch might be the best thing we can do. We chat about owning our power, expressing ourselves and how magical life is when you really stop and think about all the wonderful things we encounter on a daily basis. We also talk about how important it is to express our frustrations in the loudest way possible, why the moon is truly incredible and so much more.
Semra also chats about the love and magic that goes into her (exceptional) candles and perfume oils.
I truly think that you'll leave this episode feeling uplifted and somehow more powerful/ready to greet whatever life throws at you.

Minipod - Going Through Lots of Excellent New Beauty Releases Jul 25, 2024

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There are so many brilliant new products around and I was in the mood for a good delve into what I'm liking and testing at the moment for this week's minipod.

I'll be talking about a new barrier loving skincare live from the derm who treats Lady Gaga and The Kardashian's, a beautiful moisturising emulsion from one of Lisa Eldridge's favourite brands, a rosy/bronzy glow that is irresistible, a bronzing fluid from a top skincare brand and lots more.

I'll link to all products mentioned in my Instagram stories xx

Claudia Talsma - The Fabulous Co- Founder of Rosalique Jul 23, 2024

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It was such a pleasure to record this episode!
Claudia Talsma is one of the loveliest people I have come across in the beauty industry and is also co-founder of some truly excellent brands including Rosalique which is specifically for those of us who struggle with sensitive, rosacea prone skin.
As well as doing great things in beauty, Claudia lives in the country side, surrounded by animals which are hugely important to her.
During the episode we talk about Claudia's career, working with her partner, the importance of animals and nature for mental health, sensitive skin, her favourite beauty products and so much more.
Enjoy getting to know this truly fabulous woman.

Mini Mini Pod - The Incredibly Affordable, Feel Good Scent That Everyone Needs This Summer! Jul 22, 2024

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Let's start the week with a recommendation for the ultimate feel good, refreshing and quite frankly gorgeous scent that you'll be splashing all over yourself this summer.

Lan Nguyen-Grealis - The Unconventional Story of A Superstar Makeup Artist Jul 20, 2024

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In this episode I get to know the exceptionally talented makeup artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis aka Lans London.

Lan is a world renownded artist and is the woman behind many of the most famous faces around including Raye and Paloma Faith.

During the episode we chat about Lan's incredible journey and how this self taught artist went from doing makeovers for women who were having professional photos taken to becoming one of the most coveted makeup artists in the world.

Minipod - Microblading, Progesterone Pessaries and Gentle Skincare Jul 18, 2024

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This week's minipod is a bit of a catch up. I chat about my (really positive) experience of micro-blading, why I'm taking progesterone pessaries and what my hormones are doing and where I'm at with my skincare.

Bryony and Nicola - Spiritual Awakenings, Makeup Artist Life and Relationship Insecurities Jul 16, 2024

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The lovely and super talented makeup artist Bryony Blake is back and this week we're chatting about my interview with a real life witch and the quesitonable experience I had with a psychic.
Bryony has had an amazing makeup experience and we're chatting about relationships where we felt inferior to our other halves.
There's also Bryony's experience of ear seeds and lots more thrown in for good measure.
xx

MiniMini Pod - This fragrance will give you an instant lift and seriously helps me when I feel anxious! Jul 15, 2024

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In today's Mini Mini Pod I talk about the amazing benefits of The Nue Co's fragrance Forest Lungs and how I use it when I'm feeling below par.

Laura Dowling: This Pharmacist Will Help You Understand and Take Control of Your Health! Jul 13, 2024

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Laura Dowling is the person that every woman needs in her life and I'm so happy to have her as my guest in this incredibly informative episode.
Laura, who is a highly experienced pharmacist, wants women to learn how to take control of their health and spends a lot of her time demystifying and debunking myths about medication and medical conditions. She also has toured Ireland encouraging women to learn and be open about sex, vulvas, menopause and so much more.
As well as all of this amazing work, Laura is the founder of a brilliant supplement brand called Fabuwellness, where her wide medical and scientific knowledge have helped ensure that her supplements really do what they say they will and are packed with great quality ingredients.
During the episode we talk about our frustration at how the pharmaceutical industry for so long made medication that had only been tested on men because womens' hormones made us too "complex". We also talk about protecting our health, the peri/menopause and why vaginal oestrogen can be a total gamechager for many many women. There is a lot of humour too (Laura has a giant, cuddly vulva which she takes along to her events nd shows me during the episode and that's just for starters).
Enjoy getting to know and learning from this truly remarkable and really lovely woman.

Minipod - Sensual Scent, Sex Toys and Anxiety Update Jul 11, 2024

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In this week's minipod I'm answering some of questions that you asked me on Instagram.

Amongst other things I cover "pheremone scents" that smell irresistibly sensual when worn alone but also layer perfectly. I'm also talking about my favourite sex toy, how my anxiety is and I chat through my favourite mascaras.

Loved recording this. Feel free to send your questions over any time to @outspokenbeautynicola.

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