Conversations in Confidence

Today I’m talking to Kumba Dauda. Kumba is the founder of Wholehearted Social, the award-winning blogger behind @KumbearXO and contributing author of ‘She is Unstoppable’, a book about overcoming adversity.  Despite working in social media and using a lot of digital platforms in her day to day life, Kumba finds her balance and peace in life offline. Today she shares some of the parts of her journey that have shaped her, from finding her confidence in new surroundings to learning to love her scars. Wholehearted Social: https://wholeheartedsocial.com Kumba’s blog: http://www.kumbearxo.com Kumba on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kumbearxo Kumba on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kumbearxo She Is Unstoppable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/She-Unstoppable-2-Jennifer-Hardie/dp/1916216390 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m joined by entrepreneur and property developer Natalie Brown. Natalie’s career is varied, spanning renovation projects, founding a women’s home and creating social media content for 40+ women to name but a few strings to her bow.  Natalie believes in the power of her faith to see her through tough times, and her own confidence journey has been filled with knock backs and rises from the ashes. She uses her personal experiences to connect with women, rebuild their self-esteem, and encourages them to live their fullest lives through a journey of taking small steps. Natalie’s website: https://timewithnatalie.com Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewithnatalie/Natalie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewithnatalieNatalie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timewithnatalie/Women’s home: https://inspiringyou.lpages.co/womens-home/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning I’m talking to beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger Laura Byrnes, of Laura’s Little Locket. Laura’s content is fun and light-hearted, designed to provide styling tips and inspiration for everything from your wardrobe to your living room.   Today Laura and I take a deep delve into confidence, and in particular the importance of avoiding comparisons. It is a well-known notion that ‘comparison is the thief of joy’, so we touch on that, along with the fun to be found in a much needed rest and restore!   Laura’s blog: https://lauraslittlelocket.com  Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraslittlelocket/  Laura on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdocZh8WbT8HE6TmF3I6xQ  Laura’s dog, Bertie: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7buG3l0mH/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re talking to Rady Kovacova. You may know Rady for her bright and colourful make-up looks, experimenting with bold new colours and styles to a million followers on social media. But in addition, Rady often shares parts of her body and skin confidence journey in an attempt to make other people feel connected and understood.    Before we begin, I just wanted to share that we may touch on some body confidence pointers in this discussion that may be hard to listen to if you’re currently having a difficult time with this topic. This in mind, if you’d prefer not to join us for this chat, you can find Rady on Instagram at @GRWRady and listen to more Conversations in Confidence episodes wherever you find your podcasts.   Rady on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwrady  Rady on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDXeihkfJFWMTsgyC0fPbg  Rady on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grwrady  Rady talks unsolicited opinions: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9M4FlhptV-/  Rady shares her body confidence journey: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7RRuixA6uj/     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re talking to make-up artist and author of three best selling books, Lisa Potter Dixon. When we think of Lisa, all of the colours under the sun come to mind! She’s a vibrant, bubbly person and always has make-up to match. But today, we’re going to touch on some parts of her life that you might not know so much about, and delve a little deeper into story. In this episode, Lisa touches on a medical condition called endometriosis. Any views expressed are entirely Lisa’s, and we would advise seeking professional medical advice if you’re experiencing a similar concern. We also touch on her journey of grief after losing her father, and wanted to mention this before you begin if this subject is close to your heart.Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisapotterdixon/Lisa on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgyg_oLn9b59uZixj3hbhgLisa’s video about her dad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=264pAqHr2J8Lisa in discussion about endometriosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFjtEyy3gGY&t=9s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle content creator, who shares a bit of everything to do with what it is to be a girl. But lots of people have come to know her from sharing her acne journey in 2016, and sharing her relationship journey more recently, so confidence has always been at the heart of what she shares.Katie and Rose discuss acne among other things in this episode. We advise that the information shared in this episode should not be construed for medical advice, and that you seek guidance from a medical professional when managing your own skin concerns.Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katesnooksKatie’s blog: https://www.katiesnooks.comKatie’s acne documentary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-42753842/youtuber-katie-snooks-looks-at-how-people-deal-with-acneKatie’s acne journey playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWrBeVuLmkAqCwBn_zk5vXcrPepbwPalXKatie’s episode of Cosmopolitan podcast All the Way With…: https://play.acast.com/s/all-the-way-with/0d7f4fb1-105d-4373-a522-c9038cfadcb5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Rose is talking to Emma Hoareau down the line and from the comfort of each of their living rooms. Emma is a content creator and photographer who really captures the beauty of the female form in lots of her work, and a passionate skincare enthusiast with a following of like-minded women.Emma and Rose delve into her story from the beginning, and learn a little more about her life along the way from Paris to London. We explore skincare in some detail, so please note that any views discussed are Emma’s own, and we would advise that you consult a professional before making any changes to your skincare routine. Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmahoareau/Lolita Says So: https://www.lolitasaysso.comSunday School all found on Emma’s Instagram highlights: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17940785443289174/Photography prints: https://www.lolitasaysso.com/shop/How I Stopped Obsessing and Fell In Love With My Body: https://edit.sundayriley.com/body-self-acceptance/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Conversations in Confidence Rose is talking to Gabriella Pisani from a distance and from the comfort of each of their homes! Gabi is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle expert, starting her career in journalism and eventually taking the leap into building her own brand.Gabi hosts weekly 'agony aunt' sessions on her Instagram and speaks to women every day about her own experiences - from dating, to problems at work, skincare and health - and encourages everyone to share their own, too!In this episode they talk about following dreams, their journey with rosacea and much more.Here are a few of the things they discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at…Gabriella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bygabriellalondonGabriella’s blog: www.bygabriellalondon.comGabriella’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/bygabriellaGabriella’s rosacea IGTV video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B7B7lIrHsN4Gabriella’s Agony Aunt videos: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5QdcWWHaXm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest Conversations in Confidence episode, Rose is joined down the line by Chessie King for a confidence chat from the comfort of their respective living rooms. Chessie is a body confidence activist who reaches three quarters of a million people on Instagram each day, and encourages people to find their “happiest, healthiest and most confident self”.She’s a presenter, an author, and recently became a qualified doula; there are so many fascinating strings to her bow and we touch on all of them.Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at…Chessie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessiekinggChessie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLautWpl4TH-UPy-yvSSywChessie’s book, Be Your Own Best Friend, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Your-Own-Best-Friend/dp/0008377391/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=be+your+own+best+friend+chessie+king&qid=1582829877&sprefix=be+your+own+best&sr=8-2Cosmopolitan Positivity Index: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a31745083/positivity-index-instagram-influencers/Cybersmile: https://www.cybersmile.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest Conversations in Confidence, Rose is joined by Alice Hart-Davis, award-winning beauty journalist and founder of The Tweakments Guide.Alice has been writing about tweakments (non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers) for over 20 years, during which time she has been a guinea pig for nearly all of them. With in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience, she’s the foremost authority in the area and the person you want to go to for honest, informed and reliable advice. What we love about Alice is that she simply wishes that we were having more open conversations about tweakments, helping to eliminate unfair comparisons.Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at…The Tweakments Guide website: thetweakmentsguide.comThe Tweakments Guide, Fresher Face book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tweakments-Guide-Fresher-Face/dp/1999359607/Alice on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alicehartdavisAlice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9w7oMZHMp62KYuXYj6pTRA  A new skincare book, out soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.