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Beauty from the Heart
by Rose Gallagher
Beauty from the Heart is a podcast encouraging warm, meaningful conversations with some of the most inspiring people in the beauty industry. Hosted by @RoseGallagher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Behind the movie magic with Graham Johnston, hair and make-up director of Love Actually
Let’s be honest, Christmas is going to be a bit different this year. When I was thinking about some of the things that mean most to me at Christmas, watching Love Actually is at the top of the list. Taking us behind the scenes today is the Hair and Make-up director from the film, Graham Johnston....
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Caroline Barnes on the beauty of coming together through hardship
Today, world renowned make-up artist Caroline Barnes is joining me to reflect on the year that has just taken us all by surprise. As well as touching on her journey from the beginning, including tales of working with celebrities and pop-stars like Kylie Minogue, one of my most memorable moments…
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Dispelling myths around beauty, make-up and age with Daniel Sandler
Daniel Sandler joins me today to discuss his career in make-up from the beginning. Along the way, we discuss the make-up misconceptions that seem to have made a mark in today’s society, and dispel the so-called do’s and don’ts of make-up. Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s...
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The Making of Vieve with Jamie Genevieve
Today I’m joined by Glasgow’s finest Jamie Genevieve. Jamie’s story really strikes a chord with me because she started her career as a working make-up artist on well loved beauty counters, and I remember the very beginning of her journey because it tied into the beginning of my journey too! We’ll...
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Creating Peaches and Cream: Part 2 with Nicola Smith
Today you’re going to meet one of my oldest friends, Nicola Smith, known to many as one of the co-founders of Peaches and Cream. What you might not know is that everything I know about make-up I learned at Peaches, where Kate and Nicola took me on as a make-up artist while I lived in Liverpool…
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Creating Peaches and Cream: Part 1 with Kate Matthews (nee Donnelly)
Today you’re going to meet one of my best friends, Kate Donnelly, known to many as one of the co-founders of Peaches and Cream. What you might not know is that everything I know about make-up I learned at Peaches, where Kate and Nicola took me on as a make-up artist while I lived in Liverpool for...
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The beauty of colour with Zeena Shah
Today’s guest is art director, stylist, author and illustrator, Zeena Shah. Zeena is one of the most uplifting people I know. She is always wearing colours top to toe and shares endless tips to upcycle and recycle what you have around you. In this episode Zeena tells us a bit about her many...
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Finding beauty in home comforts with Laura Jackson
Given that we’re set to spend more time at home this autumn, I invited Laura Jackson to talk home comforts on the podcast this week. I think if we can bring some magic to simple rituals, like making an evening meal more special, we can find smalls ways to get by over the coming weeks and months....
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Niomi Smart talks Smart Skin and her life online
Today I’m taking to one of YouTube’s most known and loved faces, Niomi Smart. Niomi is a content creator and author and has amassed a huge and loyal following over the years. In addition to all of this, she’s just launched her own skincare brand and I’ve invited her to tell us all about that…
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The power of sisterhood with Daisy Boateng
Today I’m talking to Daisy Boateng who joins me down the line from New York. Daisy has worked in the beauty industry for many years, with a career spanning brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Essie, NYX Cosmetics and Maybelline. With all of this experience to share, she has created the Step Up…
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The beauty of transition with Juno Dawson
Today’s guest is novelist, screenwriter, journalist and columnist, Juno Dawson. Since I first met Juno I’ve learned so much about the issues facing trans people and I really admire her for always standing up for the people around her. Joining me from a cosy corner of Brighton, Juno joins me to…
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Mental health and the beauty of opening up with Bryony Gordon
Welcome back to a new series of Beauty from the Heart! I’m delighted to be back with journalist, author and mental health activist Bryony Gordon. She’s shared so much of her journey with her readers, from mental health challenges or alcohol addiction. And her openness, in turn, encourages other...
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How make-up inspires inclusivity with Gary Thompson, The Plastic Boy
Today I’m talking to Gary Thompson, also known as the Plastic Boy. Gary shares his insights on the beauty industry, from how we can all work towards a more inclusive landscape, to the importance of being a role model to younger LGBT boys like him. We also reminisce on both of our experiences...
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The life and times of Val Garland
Today, I’m talking to one of the world’s greatest make-up artists, Val Garland. Val has been in the industry for 30 years, known for everything from iconic celebrity photo shoots, heading up teams at every major fashion week show you can think of, and a whole host of memorable magazine covers. As…
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What Black Lives Matter means for beauty with Dr. Ateh Jewel
Today, I’m joined by an award winning beauty journalist, producer, brand founder and diversity advocate, Dr. Ateh Jewel. For as long as I can remember, Ateh has been at the forefront of conversations within the beauty industry about how we all need to work towards creating more of a diverse...
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Decoding Clean Beauty with Tata Harper
From a sunny farm in Vermont, Tata Harper joins me today to tell me how she created her clean skincare brand. When her step father was sadly diagnosed with cancer, her family made the decision to remove all kinds of toxins from their everyday routines. What ensued was a journey of research and...
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Backstage gossip and body confidence with Jules Von Hep
This week I thought we needed a good laugh, so I asked tanning expert Jules Von Hep to share every backstage story under the sun. From fashion week drama to total tanning disasters on mainstream television, I can safely say he’s delivered. Please note there is some swearing in this episode, but...
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Tales of trusting your gut instinct with Ruby Hammer
Today I am so thrilled for you to meet Ruby Hammer MBE. Now one of the world’s most recognised make-up authorities, she has been a make-up artist for over 25 years and was one half of the iconic Ruby and Millie make-up brand. I only met Ruby for the first time before Christmas and I just fell in...
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Modelling memories with Lisa Snowdon
Today I’m joined by model and presenter Lisa Snowdon. Lisa shares her modelling story from the very beginning, from her early years at Italia Conti to what she learned from her time with some of the UK's best make-up artists. Lisa always wears her heart on her sleeve, and we talk about everything...
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Iconic movie makeovers with Laura Capon
This week, I’m excited for you to meet my friend Laura Capon. She’s the Deputy Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In addition to being one of the funniest (and most informative) people for you to watch on IGTV, she loves films as much as I do. Today, Laura and I are going to reflect on some…
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The Power of Friendship with Bryony Blake
Today I’m talking to Bryony Blake, a make-up artist I’ve grown to love along the way in beauty. Though her credentials include the likes of This Morning, Strictly Come Dancing and the X Factor, Bryony is known and loved for her relatable approach to beauty. In this conversation, we explore the...
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Zoe Boikou on Zoeva Cosmetics, the global beauty brand founded from her living room
Today I’m talking to Zoe Boikou, the founder of Zoeva Cosmetics. Zoe’s story is fascinating; she started Zoeva in 2008 in her living room, with an eBay account and 10 brushes to sell. By 2016 she had sold over 5 million brushes, and today Zoeva comprises over 300 products and tools. What really...
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10 Minutes of Wisdom with Bobbi Brown
As we’re currently living a life in lock-down, I thought I’d share a special bonus episode with you today, a conversation with Bobbi Brown. Bobbi is the globally renowned make-up artist who joined me for a conversation a little while ago when she last visited London. It’s short and sweet, but…
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Trish McEvoy: Her Story from the Start, and the Gift of Time
Trish is a make-up artist with her own incredible beauty line, and to me she’s really special because she has such a unique bond with the people that use her products. Trish prides herself on personally hosting make-up masterclasses all over the world. I love that the lady with her name attached…
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Azzi Glasser and the art of capturing a character in fragrance
Joining me today is Azzi Glasser, a master perfumer who creates fragrances for everyone you can think of. Azzi is one of the most fascinating women I have ever met in beauty, and I love that she is led to create by her instincts. Azzi works closely with all kinds of creatives, making completely...
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Estee Lalonde talks the true love and loss of our pets
Today I’m joined by a lovely friend of mine, Estee Lalonde. A girl of many talents, she writes an award winning blog, hosts her own podcasts, wrote a best selling book and creates her own jewellery line with Daisy. Though she’s known for her creative pursuits, today Estee and I are going to talk...
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A journey of grief with Hannah Martin
This morning I’m tucked away with my friend Hannah at her house in South East London. She’s one of the industry’s most well respected make-up artists and her breadth of work spans just about everything. She’s widely known for her work with many of the royals. For years she worked with Bobbi Brown...
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Changing the conversation around what is beautiful with IT Cosmetics
Today, seeing us out in style for the final episode of series one, I’m joined by a friend of mine. Meet Amanda Confusione from the global education team at IT Cosmetics, and employee #6 of all time! Obviously I was going to do an episode all about IT Cosmetics. They’re a really special brand to…
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Life, love and make-up with Sam and Nic Chapman
I am so excited to have my favourite make-up artists, Sam and Nic Chapman, on the podcast today. What’s so powerful about them is that they’ve made such a huge impact on the beauty community just by being themselves. Over the years they’ve used their platform to speak openly about all kinds of...
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How Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Smart Works Give Women Career Confidence, Inside and Out
Today I’m catching up with an old friend, Amy Conway, the Senior Pro Artist at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Charlie Collins, the Director of Partnerships at Smart Works. Together we’re going to talk about the relationship between Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Smart Works, a charity that coaches...
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Inspiring a Young Woman to Write Her Future: How Lancome are Mentoring Women with Literacy Needs
Did you know that 1 in 7 women in the UK lack basic literacy skills, impacting their ability to confidently read and write? Today, Lancome share the story of how they work with the National Literacy Trust to mentor young women in the UK with literacy needs. Emilie Marsh, Director of…
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Caroline Hirons Talks Give and Makeup, The Eve Appeal, and Everything In Between
Caroline Hirons This week, Caroline Hirons is sharing the story of how she founded Give and Make-up to support women in domestic violence situations. We also discuss her partnership with the Eve Appeal, a charity focused with gynaecological cancers, and her thoughts on life, love and everything…
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Callie Thorpe on Body Positivity and the Many Definitions of Beauty
Talking body positivity, challenging what we’ve been taught to perceive as beautiful and giving us all of her tips on confidence, this week’s guest is Callie Thorpe. Callie is a model, blogger and body positivity activist, soon to launch her own podcast called The Confidence Corner. Here are a…
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Mysticism and Ethical Conscience with David Petrusich of Herbivore Botanicals
David Petrusich, director of education at Herbivore Botanicals, joins me today to share the many ethical initiatives of this super clean, green beauty brand. With over 35% of the work force coming from the LGBTQIA+ community, Herbivore support many different charities within this community as...
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BECO: the Soap Social Enterprise Supporting Blind, Disabled and Disadvantaged People
BECO join me for today’s episode to talk about their social enterprise in Walthamstow, London. Making various organic soaps, their work force comprises over 80% blind, disabled and disadvantaged people. Camilla Marcus-Dew, co-founder, shares her reasons for starting the business and her thoughts…
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Dominic Skinner from MAC Cosmetics on VIVA GLAM
Today I’m joined by Dominic Skinner, Global Senior Artist at MAC Cosmetics and judge on BBC’s Glow Up, to discuss the journey of VIVA GLAM Lipsticks and their 25-year charitable heritage at MAC. To date, MAC have donated $500 million USD to organisations around the world in support of people…
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Sali Hughes on How She Created The Beauty Banks
Today I’m joined by Sali Hughes, author, journalist and co-founder of The Beauty Banks, a charity providing basic hygiene supplies to people in need in the UK. Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s show that you may want to take a look at… The Beauty Banks:...
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