'I feel uncomfortable with doing something interventionist to my body that means that it's somehow kind of disguising what I really am. I have a sort of Dorian Gray feeling about it, that you know somewhere this person, this old crone will be there underneath it all and you're wearing a kind of mask.'Journalist and former editor-in-chief of Vogue, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrashulman/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alexandra Shulman</a>, joins me in this episode to discuss her life, and her 25 years at Vogue, candidly, touching on everything from the expectation to look a certain way, to panic attacks, maternity leave, fear of failure, and sizeism in magazines.She also talks about her renewed passion for make-up, her views on ageing, and how she came to curate a collection with No 7, which is currently available in shops.Products, and places, mentioned:- Molton Browners- No7 x Alexandra Shulman- Vaishaly Patel- Wildsmith Active Repair Nourishing Cleansing Balm- No7 Airbrush Away Primer- By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Concealer- Clinique Airbrush Concealer- Golbourne Road- Regent's Canal- Ida RestaurantBeauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/madeleinelovesthis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Madeleine Spencer</a>, produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/mrcharliejones" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlie Jones</a>, and with artwork by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sungleeart/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sung Lee</a>.This episode is sponsored by HiSmile. To receive 20% off HiSmile products, enter 'BEAUTYFULL' at check out at HISMILETEETH.COM For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

'I feel uncomfortable with doing something interventionist to my body that means that it's somehow kind of disguising what I really am. I have a sort of Dorian Gray feeling about it, that you know somewhere this person, this old crone will be there underneath it all and you're wearing a kind of mask.'Journalist and former editor-in-chief of Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, joins me in this episode to discuss her life, and her 25 years at Vogue, candidly, touching on everything from the expectation to look a certain way, to panic attacks, maternity leave, fear of failure, and sizeism in magazines.She also talks about her renewed passion for make-up, her views on ageing, and how she came to curate a collection with No 7, which is currently available in shops.Products, and places, mentioned:- Molton Browners- No7 x Alexandra Shulman- Vaishaly Patel- Wildsmith Active Repair Nourishing Cleansing Balm- No7 Airbrush Away Primer- By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Concealer- Clinique Airbrush Concealer- Golbourne Road- Regent's Canal- Ida RestaurantBeauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee.This episode is sponsored by HiSmile. To receive 20% off HiSmile products, enter 'BEAUTYFULL' at check out at HISMILETEETH.COM For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Beauty Full Lives

Alexandra Shulman

‘As soon as you feel great, however that is presenting yourself - for me it’d be just having something on to feel a bit more polished in terms of my make-up - that impacts the way you present yourself. Yes, it’s kind of a shame that you feel “I need to have this make-up on to feel great”, but I think that’s overridden by the positives that would come from any interactions you’d have when you feel great.’ Blogger and make-up artist Rose Gallagher is a much-loved figure in the beauty industry for both her candid approach to make-up and honesty about her battles with rosacea, and because she welcomes people in, encouraging them to find quick and easy beauty solutions under her tutelage. In this episode, we talk about the Irish roots that schooled her in the art of community, how interning and trying to get a job in magazines was financially challenging, the power of saying no, and how rosacea affects Rose's confidence. Products, and places, mentioned: - Peaches and Cream Liverpool -&nbsp;Talonted Lex&nbsp; - Hunsnet -&nbsp;Beauty From The Heart with Rose Gallagher - It Cosmetics&nbsp; Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. This episode is sponsored by HiSmile. To receive 20% off HiSmile products, enter 'BEAUTYFULL' at check out at HISMILETEETH.COM For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

‘As soon as you feel great, however that is presenting yourself - for me it’d be just having something on to feel a bit more polished in terms of my make-up - that impacts the way you present yourself. Yes, it’s kind of a shame that you feel “I need to have this make-up on to feel great”, but I think that’s overridden by the positives that would come from any interactions you’d have when you feel great.’ Blogger and make-up artist Rose Gallagher is a much-loved figure in the beauty industry for both her candid approach to make-up and honesty about her battles with rosacea, and because she welcomes people in, encouraging them to find quick and easy beauty solutions under her tutelage. In this episode, we talk about the Irish roots that schooled her in the art of community, how interning and trying to get a job in magazines was financially challenging, the power of saying no, and how rosacea affects Rose's confidence. Products, and places, mentioned: - Peaches and Cream Liverpool -&nbsp;Talonted Lex&nbsp; - Hunsnet -&nbsp;Beauty From The Heart with Rose Gallagher - It Cosmetics&nbsp; Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. This episode is sponsored by HiSmile. To receive 20% off HiSmile products, enter 'BEAUTYFULL' at check out at HISMILETEETH.COM For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rose Gallagher

When road and track cyclist Dani Rowe and I first met, I was really struck by her candid nature and fascinated by her anecdotes about her extraordinary career as a thrice world champion and Olympic gold medallist, so felt she'd be a perfect fit for the show. Happily, she agreed to come on and in this episode talks openly about everything from meeting the Queen (the rules: no selfies, no questions), how she geared herself up to cycle in the Olympics (music played a role), the pay gap between men and women in cycling, and how working hard played a much bigger role in her success than native talent. Products, and places, mentioned: - Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator - Clinique Super City Block SPF 40 - Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation - Lucas Papaw&nbsp; - Professor Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox - Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyes Mascara - Blink Brow Bar - BBB London Clear Brow Gloss - Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic in Ecstasy&nbsp; - Urban Decay Naked palettes - Bobbi Brown skincare - Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir - Jo Malone Poppy and Barley - MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

When road and track cyclist Dani Rowe and I first met, I was really struck by her candid nature and fascinated by her anecdotes about her extraordinary career as a thrice world champion and Olympic gold medallist, so felt she'd be a perfect fit for the show. Happily, she agreed to come on and in this episode talks openly about everything from meeting the Queen (the rules: no selfies, no questions), how she geared herself up to cycle in the Olympics (music played a role), the pay gap between men and women in cycling, and how working hard played a much bigger role in her success than native talent. Products, and places, mentioned: - Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator - Clinique Super City Block SPF 40 - Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation - Lucas Papaw&nbsp; - Professor Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox - Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyes Mascara - Blink Brow Bar - BBB London Clear Brow Gloss - Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic in Ecstasy&nbsp; - Urban Decay Naked palettes - Bobbi Brown skincare - Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir - Jo Malone Poppy and Barley - MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dani Rowe MBE

As a budding (ahem) florist, Nikki Tibbles was often required to wake up very early in the morning and had little time and even less inclination to put on make-up. Fast forward 23 years, and Nikki's time is even more stretched; her Wild at Heart business is flourishing, and she's also at the helm of the Wild At Heart Foundation, which she founded in 2016, with the mission to bring an end to the world's 600 million stray dog problem by organising rescue projects, sterilising as many as possible, and educating people worldwide. (To date, the Wild At Heart Foundation has rehomed 1,175 dogs - one of whom is my rescue beagle/pointer, Monty, who hails from Cyprus and is utterly delightful - and sterilised a further 16,000.) In today's episode, Nikki discusses the childhood that set her up to be very driven, how she's harboured a love for animals throughout her life (she has throughout her life always owned at least one rescue dog, and has six today), which skincare she finds effective, how she'd choose David Gandy to come to her ideal dinner party, and her 35 piercings... Products, and places, mentioned: - Guerlain Mitsouko perfume - Timothy Han fragrances - Chanel Crystal Eau de Parfum - Miller Harris perfume - Barbara Sturm skincare - Apogii Notting hill - Drunk Elephant&nbsp;skincare - Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, and Chic-to-Cheek blush - Maria Tash Piercings Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

As a budding (ahem) florist, Nikki Tibbles was often required to wake up very early in the morning and had little time and even less inclination to put on make-up. Fast forward 23 years, and Nikki's time is even more stretched; her Wild at Heart business is flourishing, and she's also at the helm of the Wild At Heart Foundation, which she founded in 2016, with the mission to bring an end to the world's 600 million stray dog problem by organising rescue projects, sterilising as many as possible, and educating people worldwide. (To date, the Wild At Heart Foundation has rehomed 1,175 dogs - one of whom is my rescue beagle/pointer, Monty, who hails from Cyprus and is utterly delightful - and sterilised a further 16,000.) In today's episode, Nikki discusses the childhood that set her up to be very driven, how she's harboured a love for animals throughout her life (she has throughout her life always owned at least one rescue dog, and has six today), which skincare she finds effective, how she'd choose David Gandy to come to her ideal dinner party, and her 35 piercings... Products, and places, mentioned: - Guerlain Mitsouko perfume - Timothy Han fragrances - Chanel Crystal Eau de Parfum - Miller Harris perfume - Barbara Sturm skincare - Apogii Notting hill - Drunk Elephant&nbsp;skincare - Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, and Chic-to-Cheek blush - Maria Tash Piercings Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Nikki Tibbles

Between straddling the roles of producer, mother, and designer of FROST yoga wear, it's little wonder that Sadie Frost has had to make an effort to prioritise creative and family time and therefore has a very streamlined and efficient routine. In today's episode, Sadie and I discuss that routine, along with how she balanced having a career with motherhood ('I’d get myself to a situation where things would be going really well and then I’d get pregnant again. But I’ve always been driven and I’ve never wanted to give up'), the challenges surrounding divorcing when you have children ('I think it’s just better to be friends with your ex and to be loving and wish them well even when you’re going through difficult times'), and letting the wrong people in ('I trusted people who were actually quite jealous and just wanted what I had so they screwed me over, and that hurt'). We also discuss amongst other things her postnatal depression, how subsequent weight fluctuations affected her approach to food, and how her height was a double-edged sword. Products, and places, mentioned: - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser - FaceGym - Lucas Paw Paw - Benefit Gimme Brow - Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation - Chanel No 5 - Guerlain l’Heure Bleue - Triyoga - Everyman Belsize Park and Hampstead - Limonia Restaurant Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Between straddling the roles of producer, mother, and designer of FROST yoga wear, it's little wonder that Sadie Frost has had to make an effort to prioritise creative and family time and therefore has a very streamlined and efficient routine. In today's episode, Sadie and I discuss that routine, along with how she balanced having a career with motherhood ('I’d get myself to a situation where things would be going really well and then I’d get pregnant again. But I’ve always been driven and I’ve never wanted to give up'), the challenges surrounding divorcing when you have children ('I think it’s just better to be friends with your ex and to be loving and wish them well even when you’re going through difficult times'), and letting the wrong people in ('I trusted people who were actually quite jealous and just wanted what I had so they screwed me over, and that hurt'). We also discuss amongst other things her postnatal depression, how subsequent weight fluctuations affected her approach to food, and how her height was a double-edged sword. Products, and places, mentioned: - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser - FaceGym - Lucas Paw Paw - Benefit Gimme Brow - Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation - Chanel No 5 - Guerlain l’Heure Bleue - Triyoga - Everyman Belsize Park and Hampstead - Limonia Restaurant Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sadie Frost

In the first of this season's bonus episodes, I’m joined by the award-winning beauty journalist&nbsp;Sam Silverand the fashion and celebrity stylist&nbsp;Gemma Rose Breger who jointly founded&nbsp;This Is Mothership, an online platform designed to share practical tips and tricks on beauty and fashion for busy mums. In today’s episode, we talk about how - and why - Sam and Gemma came to found&nbsp;This Is Mothership, their own pregnancy challenges, how having babies affected their careers, and they of course impart some wisdom on the best products around to tackle everything from lacklustre skin to bags under eyes. Products mentioned: Nioxin This Works In Transit No Traces St Tropez Purity Face Mist Tan-Luxe Sleep Oil Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector Estee Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick in Envious Smashbox Always On Lipstick Estee Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick Poppy Sauvage Victoria Beckham for Estee Lauder Morning Aura Chanel Les Beiges Eau de Teint Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Concealer Becca Ultimate Coverage Longwear Concealer Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyeliner Pen Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

In the first of this season's bonus episodes, I’m joined by the award-winning beauty journalist&nbsp;Sam Silverand the fashion and celebrity stylist&nbsp;Gemma Rose Breger who jointly founded&nbsp;This Is Mothership, an online platform designed to share practical tips and tricks on beauty and fashion for busy mums. In today’s episode, we talk about how - and why - Sam and Gemma came to found&nbsp;This Is Mothership, their own pregnancy challenges, how having babies affected their careers, and they of course impart some wisdom on the best products around to tackle everything from lacklustre skin to bags under eyes. Products mentioned: Nioxin This Works In Transit No Traces St Tropez Purity Face Mist Tan-Luxe Sleep Oil Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector Estee Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick in Envious Smashbox Always On Lipstick Estee Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick Poppy Sauvage Victoria Beckham for Estee Lauder Morning Aura Chanel Les Beiges Eau de Teint Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Concealer Becca Ultimate Coverage Longwear Concealer Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyeliner Pen Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sam Silver & Gemma Rose Breger on Motherhood & This Is Mothership

Make-up artist and beauty industry maverick Ruby Hammer MBE's story speaks of her innate chutzpah and inner conviction, and includes ditching plans to work for the UN n favour of make-up artistry after a chance encounter, hard graft while growing her career as a mum to a young daughter, and launching a huge brand while going through a divorce. Her advice to her younger self?&nbsp;‘When I was young, I was always an optimist and I was pretty naive, and I think now I realise is that life is not all singalong and happy and you’re going not to be giddy and happy forever. Is it full of ups and down and let downs, whether they’re commercial, financial, emotional. I’ve lost my parents now, I’ve gone through a divorce so I would say to [a younger] me, “just be prepared, Ruby. And don’t lose sight of who you are; integrity means a lot.”' In this episode, we discuss the role of beauty and it's emotional impact on Ruby's life, her move from Nigeria to London, how she ended up going from helping at her mum's restaurant to a make-up artist creating looks for Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire among others, and what having an MBE means to her. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Make-up artist and beauty industry maverick Ruby Hammer MBE's story speaks of her innate chutzpah and inner conviction, and includes ditching plans to work for the UN n favour of make-up artistry after a chance encounter, hard graft while growing her career as a mum to a young daughter, and launching a huge brand while going through a divorce. Her advice to her younger self?&nbsp;‘When I was young, I was always an optimist and I was pretty naive, and I think now I realise is that life is not all singalong and happy and you’re going not to be giddy and happy forever. Is it full of ups and down and let downs, whether they’re commercial, financial, emotional. I’ve lost my parents now, I’ve gone through a divorce so I would say to [a younger] me, “just be prepared, Ruby. And don’t lose sight of who you are; integrity means a lot.”' In this episode, we discuss the role of beauty and it's emotional impact on Ruby's life, her move from Nigeria to London, how she ended up going from helping at her mum's restaurant to a make-up artist creating looks for Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire among others, and what having an MBE means to her. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ruby Hammer

Yoga teacher Tashi Dawa (@tashi_dawa_yoga) believes that beauty has nothing to do with exterior but rather is about one's experience of life: ‘This is the oldest we’ve ever been and the youngest we’ll ever be again so this moment is passing. Feel your feelings, explore the adventures; life’s short and it would be terrible to live your last couple of breaths going “I was really scared of being judged.” That deep respect for the miracle that we are - not so concerned with what it looks like as a miracle, but what it feels like - that is beauty, I think.’ This theme carries through her entire life: all Tashi's possessions fit in a single rucksack, she spends her money on travel and training, eschewing treatments and products in favour of time spent pursuing her goals. In this episode, Tashi explains how she came to work as a yoga teacher, details some of her views on what can be done to combat stress diseases and which philosophies might engender a fresh perspective. She also chants, something I'll never fail to find relaxing after having heard her do it daily at Vale de Moses (the yoga retreat on which we met), so I'd encourage you to bookmark the episode and return to that chanting if you want something soothing to listen to at the end of the day...&nbsp; Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Yoga teacher Tashi Dawa (@tashi_dawa_yoga) believes that beauty has nothing to do with exterior but rather is about one's experience of life: ‘This is the oldest we’ve ever been and the youngest we’ll ever be again so this moment is passing. Feel your feelings, explore the adventures; life’s short and it would be terrible to live your last couple of breaths going “I was really scared of being judged.” That deep respect for the miracle that we are - not so concerned with what it looks like as a miracle, but what it feels like - that is beauty, I think.’ This theme carries through her entire life: all Tashi's possessions fit in a single rucksack, she spends her money on travel and training, eschewing treatments and products in favour of time spent pursuing her goals. In this episode, Tashi explains how she came to work as a yoga teacher, details some of her views on what can be done to combat stress diseases and which philosophies might engender a fresh perspective. She also chants, something I'll never fail to find relaxing after having heard her do it daily at Vale de Moses (the yoga retreat on which we met), so I'd encourage you to bookmark the episode and return to that chanting if you want something soothing to listen to at the end of the day...&nbsp; Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Tashi Dawa

Over her 30 plus years in the beauty industry, Alison Young has noticed a seismic shift in the attitudes of beauty customers. Where once she found herself advising people merely on what to buy, she now more often than not has to tell people to scale their efforts back, buy fewer products, use the things they already have to get the best result. She is unreserved on the topic, claiming many of us are over-egging the pudding. Her views on the role beauty should play are equally as sensible, with her saying to those who have found what works for them: “well done - you’re in control of your beauty, beauty’s not in control of you, and if you don’t want anti-wrinkling and anti-ageing and to try to keep up with the insta image, good on you”. In this episode, Alison and I chart her journey from young girl with chronic eczema and a fondness for horses and dogs who didn't consider herself to be very academic to beauty therapist administering treatments to 80s models at Grayshott to presenter at QVC and award-winning beauty expert. Alison also explains why she doesn't condone cosmetic surgery, which products she uses, and how her appetite to learn has not yet been sated: ‘Everyone thinks when they’ve come out with a qualification that that’s it, they’re great. No - you’ve started. I’m 35 years in the industry and I’m still starting. You never stop learning.’ Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Over her 30 plus years in the beauty industry, Alison Young has noticed a seismic shift in the attitudes of beauty customers. Where once she found herself advising people merely on what to buy, she now more often than not has to tell people to scale their efforts back, buy fewer products, use the things they already have to get the best result. She is unreserved on the topic, claiming many of us are over-egging the pudding. Her views on the role beauty should play are equally as sensible, with her saying to those who have found what works for them: “well done - you’re in control of your beauty, beauty’s not in control of you, and if you don’t want anti-wrinkling and anti-ageing and to try to keep up with the insta image, good on you”. In this episode, Alison and I chart her journey from young girl with chronic eczema and a fondness for horses and dogs who didn't consider herself to be very academic to beauty therapist administering treatments to 80s models at Grayshott to presenter at QVC and award-winning beauty expert. Alison also explains why she doesn't condone cosmetic surgery, which products she uses, and how her appetite to learn has not yet been sated: ‘Everyone thinks when they’ve come out with a qualification that that’s it, they’re great. No - you’ve started. I’m 35 years in the industry and I’m still starting. You never stop learning.’ Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Alison Young

Singer-songwriter&nbsp;Joy Crookesmade the transition from extracurricular singing at school to artist over many years, or, as she puts it 'it was so gradual - my life has been so gradual.' And despite Vogue calling her 'one of the most exciting artists to emerge on the music scene this year,' her approach is still steady and careful, dodging people who 'blow smoke up your a***,' and with a healthy dose of wariness when it comes to social media. Her attitude towards make-up similarly started with some sensible contemplation: ‘I hated make-up, I hated it! I thought it was the devil. And that sounds so granny of me but I just told myself “just don’t get into it.” You see these girls who are 13/14 who have to powder themselves up in make-up every morning, and fair enough if they don’t feel like they’re comfortable - but I don’t want to get to a point where I’m uncomfortable in my own skin.’ In this episode, Joy and I discuss all the above along with her approach towards looking after herself both physically and mentally, how having a Bangladeshi mother and Irish father has affected her, and the influence of Elephant and Castle on her appearance. Joy is an ambassador for&nbsp;Maytree.org.uk, and recommends&nbsp;Baatn.org.uk, the Black, African, and Asian therapy network. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Singer-songwriter&nbsp;Joy Crookesmade the transition from extracurricular singing at school to artist over many years, or, as she puts it 'it was so gradual - my life has been so gradual.' And despite Vogue calling her 'one of the most exciting artists to emerge on the music scene this year,' her approach is still steady and careful, dodging people who 'blow smoke up your a***,' and with a healthy dose of wariness when it comes to social media. Her attitude towards make-up similarly started with some sensible contemplation: ‘I hated make-up, I hated it! I thought it was the devil. And that sounds so granny of me but I just told myself “just don’t get into it.” You see these girls who are 13/14 who have to powder themselves up in make-up every morning, and fair enough if they don’t feel like they’re comfortable - but I don’t want to get to a point where I’m uncomfortable in my own skin.’ In this episode, Joy and I discuss all the above along with her approach towards looking after herself both physically and mentally, how having a Bangladeshi mother and Irish father has affected her, and the influence of Elephant and Castle on her appearance. Joy is an ambassador for&nbsp;Maytree.org.uk, and recommends&nbsp;Baatn.org.uk, the Black, African, and Asian therapy network. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Joy Crookes

Writer and author&nbsp;Sophia Money Coutts doesn't remember seeing any make-up during her young life because ’the posh old school thing is that women aren’t supposed to wear a lot of make-up - or if they do they’re certainly not supposed to&nbsp;look&nbsp;like they’re wearing a lot of make-up.' Aged 11, vitiligo started to leach pigment from her skin, and when Sophia eventually started to use make-up, some of her efforts were directed at the white patches. In today's episode, we talk about how make-up has never been a big feature despite it inching its way into her life, Sophia's fascination with silky hair, and how a bath is her preferred way to end a day. We also discuss botox, break ups, navigating uni life, being judged for having a 'posh' name, and how Sophia went about crafting characters for her two books, The Plus One, and What Happens Now? (The latter of which I read in a satisfying gulp over the summer and very much enjoyed so would encourage you to buy.) Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Writer and author&nbsp;Sophia Money Coutts doesn't remember seeing any make-up during her young life because ’the posh old school thing is that women aren’t supposed to wear a lot of make-up - or if they do they’re certainly not supposed to&nbsp;look&nbsp;like they’re wearing a lot of make-up.' Aged 11, vitiligo started to leach pigment from her skin, and when Sophia eventually started to use make-up, some of her efforts were directed at the white patches. In today's episode, we talk about how make-up has never been a big feature despite it inching its way into her life, Sophia's fascination with silky hair, and how a bath is her preferred way to end a day. We also discuss botox, break ups, navigating uni life, being judged for having a 'posh' name, and how Sophia went about crafting characters for her two books, The Plus One, and What Happens Now? (The latter of which I read in a satisfying gulp over the summer and very much enjoyed so would encourage you to buy.) Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sophia Money Coutts

By the age of 30, make-up artist&nbsp;Gucci Westmanhad already had a hugely successful career, working on films like John Malkovich and with a client list which included Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz. Ever after a new challenge, Gucci decided to leave the film industry to try her hand at editorial work. She initially hit a bump in the road with Creative Director Grace Coddington, but once given the opportunity to show what she could do, Grace declared Gucci to be one of the greatest talents she'd discovered. From there, Gucci worked solidly, making up huge celebrities for campaigns and covers of magazines. Gucci's make-up trademark: beautiful, luminous skin. It therefore came as no surprise to anyone who's followed her work that her make-up line,&nbsp;Westman Atelier, homes in on creating juicy, luscious skin. (Side note: I use the Vital Skin Foundation Stick regularly and recommend it heartily.) In this episode, Gucci talks about how she achieved all that while managing to remain balanced and healthy, and also delves into her childhood memories, painting a picture of a girl who grew up with spiritual parents who lived slightly unconventional lives - and for whom make-up was a mere glimmer of excitement on the horizon. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

By the age of 30, make-up artist&nbsp;Gucci Westmanhad already had a hugely successful career, working on films like John Malkovich and with a client list which included Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz. Ever after a new challenge, Gucci decided to leave the film industry to try her hand at editorial work. She initially hit a bump in the road with Creative Director Grace Coddington, but once given the opportunity to show what she could do, Grace declared Gucci to be one of the greatest talents she'd discovered. From there, Gucci worked solidly, making up huge celebrities for campaigns and covers of magazines. Gucci's make-up trademark: beautiful, luminous skin. It therefore came as no surprise to anyone who's followed her work that her make-up line,&nbsp;Westman Atelier, homes in on creating juicy, luscious skin. (Side note: I use the Vital Skin Foundation Stick regularly and recommend it heartily.) In this episode, Gucci talks about how she achieved all that while managing to remain balanced and healthy, and also delves into her childhood memories, painting a picture of a girl who grew up with spiritual parents who lived slightly unconventional lives - and for whom make-up was a mere glimmer of excitement on the horizon. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Gucci Westman

Ayda Williams didn't stick to her plan in life. She wanted the reliable, to have a job that was dependable. She was fixed on that course, studying to become a tax attorney, and was, in her words, 'super square - I was a super student.' The death of her beloved grandmother changed that: 'I always wanted to be an actor, but I was too afraid. Everyone [in LA] was an actor slash model slash singer and I thought "I can do better than that, I'm good at school, I can do something with myself, by golly." 'When I was studying abroad in Paris, my grandma has just passed away and it was very weird being in her city without her. I remember walking the streets of Paris, and there was this weird thing that happened where I thought 'wow, she'd be so sad that I was so afraid of my dreams that before I even begun, I stopped. She'd be the one person in my corner really pushing me to go for my dreams and here I was so afraid of them that I wasn't even going to try. And I felt this overwhelming sense of regret and disappointment, and at that moment, I just decided I was going to try.' After landing a job fairly quickly in Days of Our Lives and then going on to work steadily as an actress in LA, Ayda met British singer Robbie Williams and decamped to the UK to be with him. Today, Ayda primarily lives in the UK with Robbie and their three children, a family set up she talks about in today's episode as being her biggest triumph: 'I never thought I was going to have this amazing life where I got to be in love and be a mummy. There were definitely times and horrid relationships where I thought I'd be alone.' We discuss all the above, including the products Ayda loves, how she looks after her physical and mental health, and how the passage of time - and having those children - has affected her perspective. Ayda Mentions: YSL Paree Scent, Kevyn Aucoin Face Forward book, Stila Lip Glaze, Lancome Juicy Tubes, MAC Lip Glass, MAC Spice lip liner, Omorovicza Blue Diamond Super Cream, Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm, B683 Marc Antoine Barrois Cologne, Le Labo Santal 33, Rose 31, and AnOther 13, Dr Sebagh Rose Serum, Charlotte Tilbury nude lipstick, John Masters Organics, STRIIIKE in LA, Cowshed massages, Sarah Chapman's facial, Josh Wood for hair colour, Perfect 10 for waxes and tan by Fake Bake or Sienna X Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Ayda Williams didn't stick to her plan in life. She wanted the reliable, to have a job that was dependable. She was fixed on that course, studying to become a tax attorney, and was, in her words, 'super square - I was a super student.' The death of her beloved grandmother changed that: 'I always wanted to be an actor, but I was too afraid. Everyone [in LA] was an actor slash model slash singer and I thought "I can do better than that, I'm good at school, I can do something with myself, by golly." 'When I was studying abroad in Paris, my grandma has just passed away and it was very weird being in her city without her. I remember walking the streets of Paris, and there was this weird thing that happened where I thought 'wow, she'd be so sad that I was so afraid of my dreams that before I even begun, I stopped. She'd be the one person in my corner really pushing me to go for my dreams and here I was so afraid of them that I wasn't even going to try. And I felt this overwhelming sense of regret and disappointment, and at that moment, I just decided I was going to try.' After landing a job fairly quickly in Days of Our Lives and then going on to work steadily as an actress in LA, Ayda met British singer Robbie Williams and decamped to the UK to be with him. Today, Ayda primarily lives in the UK with Robbie and their three children, a family set up she talks about in today's episode as being her biggest triumph: 'I never thought I was going to have this amazing life where I got to be in love and be a mummy. There were definitely times and horrid relationships where I thought I'd be alone.' We discuss all the above, including the products Ayda loves, how she looks after her physical and mental health, and how the passage of time - and having those children - has affected her perspective. Ayda Mentions: YSL Paree Scent, Kevyn Aucoin Face Forward book, Stila Lip Glaze, Lancome Juicy Tubes, MAC Lip Glass, MAC Spice lip liner, Omorovicza Blue Diamond Super Cream, Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm, B683 Marc Antoine Barrois Cologne, Le Labo Santal 33, Rose 31, and AnOther 13, Dr Sebagh Rose Serum, Charlotte Tilbury nude lipstick, John Masters Organics, STRIIIKE in LA, Cowshed massages, Sarah Chapman's facial, Josh Wood for hair colour, Perfect 10 for waxes and tan by Fake Bake or Sienna X Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ayda Williams

Katie's first big beauty memory is unsurprisingly related to her mum. But rather than it being simply a memory of her mum's face or beauty rituals, Katie rememberers her singer mum's microphone, coated in lipstick. That symbol of glamour remained with her, and after a stint working as a manicurist, both in salons and latterly on shoots, Katie pivoted her career to work as a make-up artist. Today, her skills are in demand, working on shoots with hugely famous models (think Ashley Graham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), and sharing tips with her following on instagram. She also works with brands, helping to show how versatile their products are, which is how she went on to become ELEMIS' resident glow expert - and how this episode came about as Katie flew to London for some masterclasses and events with ELEMIS and found an hour to sit down and record with me. ELEMIS have kindly offered a discount to my listeners: just use the code BFL15 for 15% off your order on&nbsp;ELEMIS.com.* Also, it would be remiss of me not to thank this episode's sponsors Hairstory. Their hero product, New Wash, is pretty innovative because rather than grab all oils from your hair to be washed away with the water, it leaves your natural barrier intact, so that you can skip conditioner altogether.&nbsp; I’ve been trialling a bottle for the past month and am hugely impressed as I highlight my hair regularly and it usually needs a fair amount of conditioner plus oils pulled through the ends to stop it from looking parched but I noticed it was smoother and less frizzy from the off and after a month is definitely in better condition than before, so I’d encourage you to give it a whirl if you find your hair seems brittle and you’d like to try something new.&nbsp; Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. *Terms & conditions: Offer not valid on gift vouchers, travel sizes, collections or reduced items. One use per customer only. Offer ends 31.12.19 For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Katie's first big beauty memory is unsurprisingly related to her mum. But rather than it being simply a memory of her mum's face or beauty rituals, Katie rememberers her singer mum's microphone, coated in lipstick. That symbol of glamour remained with her, and after a stint working as a manicurist, both in salons and latterly on shoots, Katie pivoted her career to work as a make-up artist. Today, her skills are in demand, working on shoots with hugely famous models (think Ashley Graham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), and sharing tips with her following on instagram. She also works with brands, helping to show how versatile their products are, which is how she went on to become ELEMIS' resident glow expert - and how this episode came about as Katie flew to London for some masterclasses and events with ELEMIS and found an hour to sit down and record with me. ELEMIS have kindly offered a discount to my listeners: just use the code BFL15 for 15% off your order on&nbsp;ELEMIS.com.* Also, it would be remiss of me not to thank this episode's sponsors Hairstory. Their hero product, New Wash, is pretty innovative because rather than grab all oils from your hair to be washed away with the water, it leaves your natural barrier intact, so that you can skip conditioner altogether.&nbsp; I’ve been trialling a bottle for the past month and am hugely impressed as I highlight my hair regularly and it usually needs a fair amount of conditioner plus oils pulled through the ends to stop it from looking parched but I noticed it was smoother and less frizzy from the off and after a month is definitely in better condition than before, so I’d encourage you to give it a whirl if you find your hair seems brittle and you’d like to try something new.&nbsp; Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. *Terms & conditions: Offer not valid on gift vouchers, travel sizes, collections or reduced items. One use per customer only. Offer ends 31.12.19 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Katie Jane Hughes

Beauty industry insider, facialist, and brand expert&nbsp;Caroline Hirons&nbsp;commands a huge audience across her various platforms thanks to her reputation as a forthright, honest, and reliable skincare expert. To give you an idea of scale, at the time of the episode going live, Caroline has 270 thousand instagram followers, 180 thousand youtube subscribers, and 76 thousand twitter followers. In this episode, we talk about Caroline’s childhood, her work ethic and experiences in the beauty industry, the&nbsp;mindsets&nbsp;that have steered her safely through internet fame, and, of course, we talk skincare. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Beauty industry insider, facialist, and brand expert&nbsp;Caroline Hirons&nbsp;commands a huge audience across her various platforms thanks to her reputation as a forthright, honest, and reliable skincare expert. To give you an idea of scale, at the time of the episode going live, Caroline has 270 thousand instagram followers, 180 thousand youtube subscribers, and 76 thousand twitter followers. In this episode, we talk about Caroline’s childhood, her work ethic and experiences in the beauty industry, the&nbsp;mindsets&nbsp;that have steered her safely through internet fame, and, of course, we talk skincare. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by&nbsp;Madeleine Spencer, produced by&nbsp;Charlie Jones, and with artwork by&nbsp;Sung Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Caroline Hirons

Beauty Full Lives with Madeleine Spencer is a podcast exploring the relationship we have with beauty and the emotions that both products and our reflections evoke.Each week, a guest will discuss their life through the lens of beauty, touching on the rituals that have had resonance or a connection to key moments in their life.

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