60 acast.com The Pro Beauty Pod https://shows.acast.com/the-pro-beauty-pod en Professional Beauty beauty,mental health,careers,business,beauty business ,beauty professionals ,beauty trends Professional Beauty Insights, insider tips, secrets and success stories from beauty leaders and entrepreneurs as well as the up-and-comers innovating and steering us towards the future. Hello and welcome to the Pro Beauty Pod - a podcast from the Professional Beauty Group - the organisation that brings you the market-leading Professional Beauty magazine, some of the world’s most prestigious beauty industry trade shows and awards. 


The Pro Beauty editorial team, Eve, Kezia, Ellen and Erin will bring you insights, insider tips, secrets and success stories from beauty leaders and entrepreneurs as well as the up-and-comers innovating and steering us towards the future.


We will also aim to provide education and discussion around some of the challenges facing our industry as well as being a platform for building community. This is also a great place to keep up to date with all Pro Beauty events.


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]]> Hello and welcome to the Pro Beauty Pod - a podcast from the Professional Beauty Group - the organisation that brings you the market-leading Professional Beauty magazine, some of the world’s most prestigious beauty industry trade shows and awards. 


The Pro Beauty editorial team, Eve, Kezia, Ellen and Erin will bring you insights, insider tips, secrets and success stories from beauty leaders and entrepreneurs as well as the up-and-comers innovating and steering us towards the future.


We will also aim to provide education and discussion around some of the challenges facing our industry as well as being a platform for building community. This is also a great place to keep up to date with all Pro Beauty events.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> false Professional Beauty info+647daeb68b2ceb001118162c@mg-eu.acast.com 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c the-pro-beauty-pod episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1685958280029-283b2d1b65c3e54c084b77098a857ba6.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-pro-beauty-pod The Pro Beauty Pod Fiona Brackenbury on expanding your beauty career as a respected expert, educator and content creator Fiona Brackenbury on expanding your beauty career as a respected expert, educator and content creator Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:18:49 GMT 31:09 6970b61a9448a95f22460f10 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 6970b61a9448a95f22460f10 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c fiona-brackenbury-beauty-careers-content-creaton The skin expert, facialist, content creator, educator, and industry consultant on how to step into your power and grow your beauty career full 2 8 Fiona Brackenbury is a renowned skin expert and skincare brand consultant. Her career has spanned from hands-on treatments, educating, product development, and content creation. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, she tells us how to expand your career beyond the salon walls to make money from consultancy, social media and more. She also tackles the rise of skincare trends, explaining which have longevity and which are just for likes.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Fiona Brackenbury is a renowned skin expert and skincare brand consultant. Her career has spanned from hands-on treatments, educating, product development, and content creation. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, she tells us how to expand your career beyond the salon walls to make money from consultancy, social media and more. She also tackles the rise of skincare trends, explaining which have longevity and which are just for likes.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Dominic Skinner and James Mac on the mentality you need to make it in the makeup industry Dominic Skinner and James Mac on the mentality you need to make it in the makeup industry Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:10:16 GMT 48:22 6936b2185178399e50103dee false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 6936b2185178399e50103dee 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c dominic-skinner-and-james-mac-on-makeup full 2 7 Dominic Skinner is one of the biggest names working in makeup today. As director of makeup artistry for MAC, a session MUA and a head judge for BBC's Glow Up series, he knows what it takes to make it in makeup. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, Dominic chats to successful MUA James Macinerney (aka James Mac) about how to make a name for yourself in the competitive world of makeup artistry, and the skills and tenacity it takes to succeed. The pair share plenty of practical advice for aspiring and established MUAs, as well as some laughs along the way.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Dominic Skinner is one of the biggest names working in makeup today. As director of makeup artistry for MAC, a session MUA and a head judge for BBC's Glow Up series, he knows what it takes to make it in makeup. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, Dominic chats to successful MUA James Macinerney (aka James Mac) about how to make a name for yourself in the competitive world of makeup artistry, and the skills and tenacity it takes to succeed. The pair share plenty of practical advice for aspiring and established MUAs, as well as some laughs along the way.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Trevor Steyn on the microbiome and the skin Trevor Steyn on the microbiome and the skin Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:17:55 GMT 1:00:23 6920343e4105c9a0216b5521 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/season-2-episode-6-trevor-steyn-on-microbiome-skincare 6920343e4105c9a0216b5521 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c trevor-steyn-on-the-microbiome-and-the-skin full 2 6 Trevor Steyn was a visionary chemist and entrepreneur at the pinnacle of probiotic and microbiome research, and through Esse, he was pioneering a new era of personalised skincare. Trevor sadly passed away on November 1st 2025, shortly after we recorded this episode, where we discussed the latest developments in microbiome research, how to rebalance the skin's microbiome and how aesthetic treatments affect it.


This episode is sponsored by Esse Skincare.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Trevor Steyn was a visionary chemist and entrepreneur at the pinnacle of probiotic and microbiome research, and through Esse, he was pioneering a new era of personalised skincare. Trevor sadly passed away on November 1st 2025, shortly after we recorded this episode, where we discussed the latest developments in microbiome research, how to rebalance the skin's microbiome and how aesthetic treatments affect it.


This episode is sponsored by Esse Skincare.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Nathalie Eleni and Abi Oleck on how to make a name for yourself as a facialist Nathalie Eleni and Abi Oleck on how to make a name for yourself as a facialist Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:58:08 GMT 41:26 68ee3ad0ead096a6109c7b41 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 68ee3ad0ead096a6109c7b41 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c nathalie-eleni-abi-oleck-how-make-name-as-facialist The two celebrity facialists and skin experts share their advice full 2 5 Nathalie Eleni is a celebrity makeup artist and facialist as well as a beauty editor and Abi Oleck is an advanced facialist, holistic aesthetician, and skin expert educator. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, the two share their advice on how to make a name for yourself as a facials, how to work with A-list clients and how to make it on social media.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Nathalie Eleni is a celebrity makeup artist and facialist as well as a beauty editor and Abi Oleck is an advanced facialist, holistic aesthetician, and skin expert educator. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, the two share their advice on how to make a name for yourself as a facials, how to work with A-list clients and how to make it on social media.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Jolene Rees and Kelly Shaw on futureproofing your beauty business Jolene Rees and Kelly Shaw on futureproofing your beauty business Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:05:47 GMT 52:05 68d52fbe136216b12f1d1ec6 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 68d52fbe136216b12f1d1ec6 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c jolene-rees-and-kelly-shaw-on-futureproofing-your-beauty-bus The two successful, established beauty salon owners share strategies for growth and success full 2 4 Jolene Rees runs the award-winning Innovations Advanced Skincare & Beauty in Stockton-on-Tees and Kelly Shaw is owner of K:Spa in Hampshire as well as being a business coach and mentor. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, the two share their advice on how to navigate challenging changes in the business landscape while remaining profitable and retaining a strong and happy team.


This episode is supported by AlumierMD.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Jolene Rees runs the award-winning Innovations Advanced Skincare & Beauty in Stockton-on-Tees and Kelly Shaw is owner of K:Spa in Hampshire as well as being a business coach and mentor. In this episode, recorded live on stage at Professional Beauty London, the two share their advice on how to navigate challenging changes in the business landscape while remaining profitable and retaining a strong and happy team.


This episode is supported by AlumierMD.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Karen Betts on SPMU and building a business into a household name Karen Betts on SPMU and building a business into a household name Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:54:42 GMT 31:20 68b70532b4b4b9b3d28a01df false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 68b70532b4b4b9b3d28a01df 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c karen-betts-on-spmu-and-building-a-business-into-a-household full 2 3 A pioneering figure in the beauty industry, Karen Betts is a driving force behind innovation and empowerment in brows and semi-permanent makeup artistry. Karen shares how she scaled her business and created a name synonymous with brows as well as opening up about the major challenges she faced along the way and how she came back stronger.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> A pioneering figure in the beauty industry, Karen Betts is a driving force behind innovation and empowerment in brows and semi-permanent makeup artistry. Karen shares how she scaled her business and created a name synonymous with brows as well as opening up about the major challenges she faced along the way and how she came back stronger.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Shea Osei on her work for Wicked and making it as a movie/session nail artist Shea Osei on her work for Wicked and making it as a movie/session nail artist Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:13:18 GMT 31:26 688ca025fc150bcf7f312a0b false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 688ca025fc150bcf7f312a0b 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c season-2-episode-2-shea-osei-on-making-it-as-a-moviesession Shes Osei discusses her journey from Stratford salon owner to the silver screen full 2 2 In this episode, we speak to Shea Osei - the British-Jamaican, Essex-based nail tech who went from a Stratford salon owner to the silver screen, creating some of the most talked about nails in history for Cynthia Erivo’s character Elphaba in the hit movie Wicked. We chat about what it was like working as a nail tech on a blockbuster movie - all while heavily pregnant, the importance of Black voices and visibility in the industry and tips to follow in her footsteps. We hope you enjoy the episode. 


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> In this episode, we speak to Shea Osei - the British-Jamaican, Essex-based nail tech who went from a Stratford salon owner to the silver screen, creating some of the most talked about nails in history for Cynthia Erivo’s character Elphaba in the hit movie Wicked. We chat about what it was like working as a nail tech on a blockbuster movie - all while heavily pregnant, the importance of Black voices and visibility in the industry and tips to follow in her footsteps. We hope you enjoy the episode. 


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Caroline Hirons on respect for the beauty industry, social media and building a brand Caroline Hirons on respect for the beauty industry, social media and building a brand Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:42:09 GMT 27:17 686268fddb315037b74c312b true https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 686268fddb315037b74c312b 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c caroline-hirons-on-respect-for-beauty-industry-social-media In this episode, sponsored by Vagaro, Eve Oxberry talks to skin expert Caroline Hirons about how we achieve respect for the beauty industry, how to make a name for yourself online, which ingredients really work and the trends she wishes would go away full 2 1 In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Eve Oxberry speaks with skincare powerhouse Caroline Hirons.


In this episode, sponsored by Vagaro, we discuss Caroline's journey into the beauty industry and how that evolved through skincare and brand consultancy into authoring best-selling skincare books and launching a brand.


Caroline also talks about how to make a name for yourself online, including how to cut through the noise on social media to position yourself as a skin expert.


We also talk about the launch of Skin Rocks Pro, with professional treatments now developed and set to hit salons later this year.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Eve Oxberry speaks with skincare powerhouse Caroline Hirons.


In this episode, sponsored by Vagaro, we discuss Caroline's journey into the beauty industry and how that evolved through skincare and brand consultancy into authoring best-selling skincare books and launching a brand.


Caroline also talks about how to make a name for yourself online, including how to cut through the noise on social media to position yourself as a skin expert.


We also talk about the launch of Skin Rocks Pro, with professional treatments now developed and set to hit salons later this year.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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]]> Dr Ahmed El Muntasar on ethical social media and regulation in aesthetics Dr Ahmed El Muntasar on ethical social media and regulation in aesthetics Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:11:40 GMT 40:23 64e3385965f1bd0011791183 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 64e3385965f1bd0011791183 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c dr-ahmed-el-muntasar-on-ethical-social-media-and-regulation- Ellen Cummings chats with Dr Ahmed El Muntasar about how to ethically promote your services on social media and the importance of industry regulation... full 1 11 In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Ellen Cummings sits down with Dr Ahmed El Muntasar.


We discuss Dr Ahmed's journey into medicine and his transition to aesthetics, as well as how he built up over one million followers on social media.


Dr Ahmed also explains how he ethically promotes his business, as well as why he thinks regulation is so important in aesthetics.


Don't miss Dr Ahmed's talk on 'How to ethically promote beauty and aesthetics treatments on social media' at Professional Beauty North on Sunday 24 September 2023 - register for your free ticket to the show here.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.



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]]> In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Ellen Cummings sits down with Dr Ahmed El Muntasar.


We discuss Dr Ahmed's journey into medicine and his transition to aesthetics, as well as how he built up over one million followers on social media.


Dr Ahmed also explains how he ethically promotes his business, as well as why he thinks regulation is so important in aesthetics.


Don't miss Dr Ahmed's talk on 'How to ethically promote beauty and aesthetics treatments on social media' at Professional Beauty North on Sunday 24 September 2023 - register for your free ticket to the show here.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.



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]]> Freddie Moross on functional music in the wellness space Freddie Moross on functional music in the wellness space Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:11:34 GMT 52:20 64d6095622b0610011721f19 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 64d6095622b0610011721f19 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c freddie-moross-on-functional-music-in-the-wellness-space Kezia Parkins sits down with Freddie Moross, CEO of startup Myndstream to discuss music as a tool to elicit better outcomes in the spa, salon and wellness settings… full 1 10 Spas and salons are already starting to consider the importance of scent when it comes to setting the mood in the space, creating memorable multi-sensory experiences and even brand recognition and awareness.

Freddie Moross believes that music in the wellness space should be approached with the same level of curation and professionalism which is exactly what he is doing with startup Myndstream. 

Having been brought up surrounded by music Freddie Moross was always intrigued by how it evoked emotion in him…

Myndstream aims to analyse and understand elements of musical composition, much like a nutritionist, to determine the nutritional value of ingredients in a recipe. Myndstream robustly tests music to provide its artists with a framework to make informed creative decisions whilst providing listeners to find music when they are seeking improved health outcomes - he believes that music should be able to be prescribed in the wellness space much as scent and aromatherapy would be. 

We discuss music as a tool for mental health, how it can enhance the experience of your space and even build your brand.

We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> Spas and salons are already starting to consider the importance of scent when it comes to setting the mood in the space, creating memorable multi-sensory experiences and even brand recognition and awareness.

Freddie Moross believes that music in the wellness space should be approached with the same level of curation and professionalism which is exactly what he is doing with startup Myndstream. 

Having been brought up surrounded by music Freddie Moross was always intrigued by how it evoked emotion in him…

Myndstream aims to analyse and understand elements of musical composition, much like a nutritionist, to determine the nutritional value of ingredients in a recipe. Myndstream robustly tests music to provide its artists with a framework to make informed creative decisions whilst providing listeners to find music when they are seeking improved health outcomes - he believes that music should be able to be prescribed in the wellness space much as scent and aromatherapy would be. 

We discuss music as a tool for mental health, how it can enhance the experience of your space and even build your brand.

We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> Astrid Kearney on moulding the next generation of make-up artists and following your passion Astrid Kearney on moulding the next generation of make-up artists and following your passion Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:11:57 GMT 36:38 64c920bdd9a4210011aefa43 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 64c920bdd9a4210011aefa43 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c astrid-kearney-on-moulding-the-next-generation-of-muas From working as an extra in James Bond to writing courses for the top make-up schools in the world, Astrid Kearney sits down with Lollie Hancock to discuss her career full 1 9 In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Lollie Hancock sits down with educator and make-up artist Astrid Kearney.


We discuss ageism in the beauty industry, and how she's nurturing the next generation of make-up artists.

The pair also discuss Kearney’s experiences on set, career highlights with Tom Cruise and Sienna Miller, and the power of a good lipstick.


Follow Kearney on Instagram @astridkearneymakeup.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Lollie Hancock sits down with educator and make-up artist Astrid Kearney.


We discuss ageism in the beauty industry, and how she's nurturing the next generation of make-up artists.

The pair also discuss Kearney’s experiences on set, career highlights with Tom Cruise and Sienna Miller, and the power of a good lipstick.


Follow Kearney on Instagram @astridkearneymakeup.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> Anna McCartney on skin surveillance, sun safety and her own struggle with skin cancer Anna McCartney on skin surveillance, sun safety and her own struggle with skin cancer Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:49:38 GMT 39:00 64bfef13bd21a900116eb188 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 64bfef13bd21a900116eb188 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c anna-mccartney-skin-surveillance-sun-safety-skin-cancer Founder and CEO of Élan Laser Clinics Anna McCartney talks the dangers of sun worshipping and the importance of therapist and client education when it comes to skin surveillance full 1 8 Beauty industry veteran Anna McCartney the founder and CEO of Élan Laser Clinics is all about sun safety and skin surveillance after suffering from skin cancer caused by sun damage herself. With Professional Beauty's deputy editor Kezia Parkins, Anna discusses the MASCED training the franchise uses to help their beauty therapists feel empowered to signpost possible cancers and the importance of sharing stories to raise awareness of the dangers of sun-worshipping.


We also spoke about the many ways Élan is championing inclusivity in aesthetics with autism awareness training and the NHS contract that sees trans patients referred to the clinic chain for laser hair removal during their transition journeys.


Anna will be speaking all things skin surveillance at PB North in Manchester which is taking place on 24-25 September so head over to the Professional Beauty website to register and book her session.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> Beauty industry veteran Anna McCartney the founder and CEO of Élan Laser Clinics is all about sun safety and skin surveillance after suffering from skin cancer caused by sun damage herself. With Professional Beauty's deputy editor Kezia Parkins, Anna discusses the MASCED training the franchise uses to help their beauty therapists feel empowered to signpost possible cancers and the importance of sharing stories to raise awareness of the dangers of sun-worshipping.


We also spoke about the many ways Élan is championing inclusivity in aesthetics with autism awareness training and the NHS contract that sees trans patients referred to the clinic chain for laser hair removal during their transition journeys.


Anna will be speaking all things skin surveillance at PB North in Manchester which is taking place on 24-25 September so head over to the Professional Beauty website to register and book her session.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> Amy Bates on changing careers and body positivity in the beauty industry Amy Bates on changing careers and body positivity in the beauty industry Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:01 GMT 52:55 64b7b421cf6b170011fff9e8 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 64b7b421cf6b170011fff9e8 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c amy-bates-on-changing-careers-and-body-positivity From bobby on the beat to beauty pro, Amy Bates talks body positivity with Ellen Cummings full 1 7 In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Amy Bates discusses leaving a successful career in the police to transition into beauty and explains why body positivity and inclusion are so important in the beauty industry.


In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Ellen Cummings sits down with hair and make-up artist Amy Bates, founder of The Beauty Rebellion.

We discuss why she left a successful career in the police to join the beauty industry and how this skillset translated to working with clients.

The pair also discuss Bates’s push for the beauty industry to be more body positive and inclusive, including easy tips on how salons and spas can make positive changes – without spending any money. Follow Amy on Instagram @the_beauty_rebellion


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Amy Bates discusses leaving a successful career in the police to transition into beauty and explains why body positivity and inclusion are so important in the beauty industry.


In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Ellen Cummings sits down with hair and make-up artist Amy Bates, founder of The Beauty Rebellion.

We discuss why she left a successful career in the police to join the beauty industry and how this skillset translated to working with clients.

The pair also discuss Bates’s push for the beauty industry to be more body positive and inclusive, including easy tips on how salons and spas can make positive changes – without spending any money. Follow Amy on Instagram @the_beauty_rebellion


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]]> Cigdem Kemal Yilmaz on scientific skincare education and running an online business from a remote location Cigdem Kemal Yilmaz on scientific skincare education and running an online business from a remote location Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:38:57 GMT 1:03:18 64af2b81b1d346001166195a false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/podcast 64af2b81b1d346001166195a 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c episode-6-cigdem-kemal-yilmaz-skin-masterclass Cigdem Kemal Yilmaz, a chemical engineer and founder of the CPD-accredited course Skin Masterclass Pro, tells us how to build your name as an educator and grow a following on social media full 1 6 We spoke to Cigdem about her fascinating journey to founding Skin Masterclass Pro and how the cult brand The Ordinary opened doors to making people more interested in learning about skincare and active ingredients. 


We chatted about her experience being an expat in Malaysia and the pros and cons of setting up and running a business away from home. She also offers tips on getting going as an educator no matter what industry you are in and her favourite avenues for marketing her services.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.



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]]> We spoke to Cigdem about her fascinating journey to founding Skin Masterclass Pro and how the cult brand The Ordinary opened doors to making people more interested in learning about skincare and active ingredients. 


We chatted about her experience being an expat in Malaysia and the pros and cons of setting up and running a business away from home. She also offers tips on getting going as an educator no matter what industry you are in and her favourite avenues for marketing her services.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.



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]]> Corinna Tolan on achieving skin health for clients and mastering social media Corinna Tolan on achieving skin health for clients and mastering social media Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:04:00 GMT 36:45 64a2e068b096890011d4ef89 false https://shows.acast.com/the-pro-beauty-pod/episodes/corinna-tolan-on-skin-health-and-social-media 64a2e068b096890011d4ef89 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c corinna-tolan-on-skin-health-and-social-media Eve chats to the CEO of Monica Tolan Skin and Beauty Clinics about treating inflammatory skin conditions and how to position yourself as an expert to achieve social media success full 1 5 PB's editor Eve catches up with Corinna Tolan, advanced skincare specialist and chief executive of Monica Tolan Skin and Beauty Clinics


As well as being an absolute expert on all things skin health, Corinna is also super successful on social media and even has her own podcast too. We chat to Corinna about what it really takes for beauty professionals to make a name for themselves and grow their businesses on social media and how she juggles that with running three salons, treating clients and family life.


We also touch on her bespoke approach to lifetime skin health including how to treat intense inflammatory skin conditions that can be so traumatic for clients and how she's achieved incredible results creating holistic and personalised programmes that include skincare, supplements, advanced technologies and lifestyle advice.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> PB's editor Eve catches up with Corinna Tolan, advanced skincare specialist and chief executive of Monica Tolan Skin and Beauty Clinics


As well as being an absolute expert on all things skin health, Corinna is also super successful on social media and even has her own podcast too. We chat to Corinna about what it really takes for beauty professionals to make a name for themselves and grow their businesses on social media and how she juggles that with running three salons, treating clients and family life.


We also touch on her bespoke approach to lifetime skin health including how to treat intense inflammatory skin conditions that can be so traumatic for clients and how she's achieved incredible results creating holistic and personalised programmes that include skincare, supplements, advanced technologies and lifestyle advice.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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]]> Hayley Snishko on massage, mental health and mobile beauty Hayley Snishko on massage, mental health and mobile beauty Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:50:33 GMT 24:42 649abe923f104400110505df false https://shows.acast.com/the-pro-beauty-pod/episodes/hayley-snishko-on-massage-mental-health-mobile-beauty 649abe923f104400110505df 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c hayley-snishko-on-massage-mental-health-mobile-beauty Ellen Cummings talks to award-winning therapist Hayley Snishko about massage, mental health and making a success out of a mobile beauty business. full 1 4 In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, content writer Ellen Cummings is joined by mobile spa therapist and PB Awards finalist Hayley Snishko.

Hayley reveals how she knew she wanted to join the beauty industry from a young age, and details her journey from working in a spa to setting up her own award-winning business, Home Sanctuary.


She also discusses the motivations behind her Massage4MentalHealth campaign, as well as the important steps being taken towards having complementary therapies recognised as valid treatments for mental health issues.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts – please like, rate and subscribe! We really hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening. 

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]]> In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, content writer Ellen Cummings is joined by mobile spa therapist and PB Awards finalist Hayley Snishko.

Hayley reveals how she knew she wanted to join the beauty industry from a young age, and details her journey from working in a spa to setting up her own award-winning business, Home Sanctuary.


She also discusses the motivations behind her Massage4MentalHealth campaign, as well as the important steps being taken towards having complementary therapies recognised as valid treatments for mental health issues.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast, available on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts – please like, rate and subscribe! We really hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening. 

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]]> Letitia Sophia on Love Island, motherhood, and why she fell in love with make-up Letitia Sophia on Love Island, motherhood, and why she fell in love with make-up Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:37:44 GMT 34:12 6491aba9a7d91700111e9541 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/Home 6491aba9a7d91700111e9541 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c letitia-sophia full 1 3 For the third instalment of The Pro Beauty Pod, content writer Lollie Hancock was lucky enough to sit down with MUA to the stars Letitia Sophia.


In the episode, Letitia shares her career journey, from sales assistant at MAC to celebrity MUA, as well as giving insight into what life's like as Maya Jama's MUA of choice, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into doing Maya's make-up for Love Island, how she juggles her career with motherhood, and her top tips for those starting out in the industry.


Follow Letitia on Instagram here.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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]]> For the third instalment of The Pro Beauty Pod, content writer Lollie Hancock was lucky enough to sit down with MUA to the stars Letitia Sophia.


In the episode, Letitia shares her career journey, from sales assistant at MAC to celebrity MUA, as well as giving insight into what life's like as Maya Jama's MUA of choice, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into doing Maya's make-up for Love Island, how she juggles her career with motherhood, and her top tips for those starting out in the industry.


Follow Letitia on Instagram here.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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]]> PB’s Therapist of the Year Lucie Allen on holistic therapies, wellness and therapist health PB’s Therapist of the Year Lucie Allen on holistic therapies, wellness and therapist health Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:28:57 GMT 45:30 64889949a61c480011d5d085 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/Home 64889949a61c480011d5d085 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c pbs-therapist-of-the-year-lucie-allen-on-holistic-therapies- Kezia chats to the lovely Lucie Allen about wellness and holistic trends, looking after your body as a therapist and why she will never stop learning... full 1 2 Deputy editor Kezia Parkins sat down with Lucie Allen, New Forest-based beauty therapist and this year’s Therapist of the Year at the PB Awards. Lucie has some of the most varied education and experience as an avid learner. Her unquenchable thirst for knowledge has led her to qualifications in everything from nail technology and dermatology to nutrition and microbiology.

In this episode, we discuss her varied experience, how it felt to be a PB Award winner after being a finalist twice, and her love and passion for all things holistic and wellness. We also talked about the importance of looking after yourself as a therapist and Lucie shared what she does to ensure her mind and body are looked after in order to look after her clients.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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]]> Deputy editor Kezia Parkins sat down with Lucie Allen, New Forest-based beauty therapist and this year’s Therapist of the Year at the PB Awards. Lucie has some of the most varied education and experience as an avid learner. Her unquenchable thirst for knowledge has led her to qualifications in everything from nail technology and dermatology to nutrition and microbiology.

In this episode, we discuss her varied experience, how it felt to be a PB Award winner after being a finalist twice, and her love and passion for all things holistic and wellness. We also talked about the importance of looking after yourself as a therapist and Lucie shared what she does to ensure her mind and body are looked after in order to look after her clients.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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]]> Elaine Beattie on retaining staff and diversifying Elaine Beattie on retaining staff and diversifying Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:20:21 GMT 34:59 647dc1c68b2ceb00111a86b3 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/the-pro-beauty-pod 647dc1c68b2ceb00111a86b3 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c elaine-beattie-on-retaining-staff Elaine Beattie, beauty therapist and owner of award-winning salon All About You in Gateshead sits down with PB editor Eve Oxberry to discuss her incredible career and the tricky topic of retaining staff. full 1 1 Staff retention is one of the biggest challenges faced by salon owners today so we sat down with Elaine Beattie beauty industry veteran and award-winning salon owner to get some insights and top tips.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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]]> Staff retention is one of the biggest challenges faced by salon owners today so we sat down with Elaine Beattie beauty industry veteran and award-winning salon owner to get some insights and top tips.


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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]]> <![CDATA[Intro & Welcome]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:57:00 GMT 4:11 647db16c84615a001039a9d9 false https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/home 647db16c84615a001039a9d9 647daeb68b2ceb001118162c intro-welcome Introducing the podcast from the Professional Beauty Group full 1 The Pro Beauty editorial team Eve, Kezia, Ellen and Lollie let me know what you are in for with our brand new podcast - The Pro Beauty Pod. Expect insights, insider tips, secrets and success stories from beauty leaders and entrepreneurs as well as the up-and-comers innovating and steering us towards the future. Enjoy!


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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]]> The Pro Beauty editorial team Eve, Kezia, Ellen and Lollie let me know what you are in for with our brand new podcast - The Pro Beauty Pod. Expect insights, insider tips, secrets and success stories from beauty leaders and entrepreneurs as well as the up-and-comers innovating and steering us towards the future. Enjoy!


We are so excited to bring you this podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts - please like, rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @professionalbeauty.uk and, of course, you find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.


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