As the visionary behind Violet Grey, Cassandra Grey built one of the most influential beauty destinations in the world. 

Now, she shares her beauty must-haves, her perspective on anti-aging treatments and her honest thoughts on the high-tech skincare gadgets that genuinely work.

In this candid conversation, Cassandra Grey opens up about life as a beauty founder, navigating grief, raising her son Jules as a widow, and why she remains determined to “stay hot”.

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Host: Sarah Jossel

Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal

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David Gandy has fronted some of the world's most iconic fashion and fragrance campaigns. In this episode, he opens up about what beauty, fitness, and confidence mean to men as they age, the skincare routine products he swears by and the spray tan artist he trusts.

Sharing his honest thoughts on tweakments and aesthetic treatments, David Gandy offers a refreshing look at male grooming.

Plus, in this open conversation, he also discusses men's mental health, navigating the manosphere, raising daughters, and whether he’s mastered the perfect ponytail.

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Host: Sarah Jossel

Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal

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From the multi-step skincare routine that sculpted her signature “second-skin” glow to the invisible SPF stick she swears by for darker skin tones, Bernicia Boateng shares her full kit secrets, her thoughts on the evolution of shade inclusivity, and the budget-friendly brow pencil she still picks over luxury brands.

In this candid conversation, Bernicia Boateng opens up about starting her career on the beauty counters at Selfridges, becoming a successful beauty founder with her hair brand Anollé and navigating hair loss. She reveals how managing alopecia inspired her to help others embrace their natural hair, rebuild confidence, and elevate their daily beauty and haircare routines.

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Host: Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times Style Columnist and Beauty Director-At-Large

Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal

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Trinny Woodall is a true beauty industry icon, television presenter, and the beauty founder behind Trinny London. In this episode, she shares her refreshingly honest perspective on ageing, confidence, female friendship, and the aesthetic treatments she really rates (including why she started with  botox!)

From the setting spray she admits she could never compete with to the hero skincare products she is proudest of, Trinny Woodall, opens up candidly about Botox, filler regrets and whether she would ever have a facelift.

Plus, Sarah asks her about female friendships, social media, and the wildest anti-ageing treatments she has ever tried — including the time her face turned the colour of a ripe tomato, and why women should never stop being brave.

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Host: Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times Style Columnist and Beauty Director-At-Large

Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal

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From the humble red net she swears by in the shower to her go-to sunscreen and pimple patches, AJ Odudu talks honestly about confidence, self-care, and learning to truly love yourself. In this candid conversation, she reflects on growing up in Blackburn and navigating painful hair experiences without textured hair specialists to turn to. Plus, Sarah asks her about exercise, upcoming wedding plans, and the powerful mantra she repeats every time she walks into a room.

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From the product that nearly broke her to her daily wellness routine and aesthetic treatments she swears by, Victoria Beckham reflects on overcoming self-doubt and feeling ‘not good enough,’ to running her global company and getting the advice of her teenage daughter. Discover how the pioneering founder transitioned from pop icon to cosmetic trailblazer in this candid conversation.

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