Bestie & The Boss
This is the place where bridal meets banter, business, and a whole lot of fun, with no room for fluff.
Join hosts Shannon Martin – entrepreneur, owner of Dotty Bridal, and former Apprentice star – and Emma Pollard, the lively hostess and comedy queen who brings the laughs. Emma’s often the first face brides see at Dotty Bridal (also often in the starring role on Instagram posts). Her infectious humour (and flair for drama!) make her the heart of the boutique.
Together, Shannon and Emma serve up a weekly dose of bridal gossip, no-nonsense advice, and plenty of cheeky stories. Whether you’re navigating wedding planning or just here for the giggles, they’ve got you covered with real talk, relatable tips, and a touch of sass.
It’s the perfect blend of bridal insights and best mate banter – with Emma’s comedic flair and Shannon’s straight-talking business sense, you'll be laughing and learning all the way to the aisle (you may have already had a sneak preview 'chuckle' from of our regular Instagram posts!)
Tune in each week for your backstage pass into the bridal world with your favourite bridal besties.
Follow us on Instagram: @bestieandtheboss
Quick note: Our episodes are manually transcribed by real humans (no robots here!), so if something sounds a bit wonky, blame it on human error – or maybe just Emma’s accent!
Bestie & The Boss
S1, Ep3: Emma: I don’t need a man!!!!!!
Join me to interrogate Emma on what she’s looking for in a man even though she’s not really looking for a man!!
Join hosts Shannon and Emma, as they chat about the love of all things bridal, besties, business and no bullshit.
Find Dotty Bridal here:
Instagram: @dottybridal
Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk
Hosts and Guests:
- Emma (the Boss): Founder and Owner of Dotty Bridal.
- Shannon (the Bestie): Co-host and team member of Dotty Bridal.
Timecodes:
0:00 - 0:20: Introduction and greeting
0:21 - 1:10: Discussion about Emma's relationship status and independence
1:11 - 2:00: Conversation about societal expectations of being in a relationship
2:01 - 2:40: Criteria for an ideal partner
2:41 - 4:00: Discussion on the ideal partner's physical and personality traits
4:01 - 5:00: Conversation on tradesmen and Emma’s preferences
5:01 - 6:30: Discussion about Emma's brother and similarities with her ideal partner
6:31 - 7:30: Comment on why Emma is single and expectations in relationships
7:31 - 8:40: Thoughts on online dating and challenges in finding a partner
8:41 - 9:50: Discussion on how meeting people has changed and a delivery man anecdote
9:51 - 11:00: Talking about personality being more important than looks
11:01 - 12:20: Story about Emma's past bad dates and dating experiences
12:21 - 13:30: Emma’s encounter with a dog during a date
13:31 - 14:30: Conversation about confidence and attraction in dating
14:31 - 15:30: How Emma ended the bad date early
15:31 - 16:05: Wrapping up the story and ending the date narrative
Mentions:
- Emma's Ideal Partner: Characteristics and traits discussed.
- Tradesmen: Mentioned in relation to Emma's preferences.
- Emma's Brother: Discussed in terms of personality similarities with her ideal partner.
- Delivery Man: An anecdote involving Emma’s experience.
Website and Social Links:
- Website: Dotty Bridal
- Instagram: @DottyBridal
- Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook
- Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal
- YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube
- TikTok: @DottyBridal
- Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store