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, Ep4: Shannon, how did this all happen?
Listen to Shannon chat about how she got into the bridal industry and why bridal? She talks about the reasons for the success of Dotty Bridal the brand and of course the elephant in the room! The Apprentice, find out the real reasons why she left.
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:
00:00 - 01:30: Introduction & Episode Overview
01:31 - 05:00: Early Business Challenges
05:01 - 10:00: Setting Up Saturday Shop
10:01 - 15:00: Team Dynamics & Roles
15:01 - 20:00: Business Growth Amid COVID-19
20:01 - 25:00: Post-COVID Business Recovery
25:01 - 30:00: The Apprentice Experience
30:01 - 35:00: | Closing Thoughts & Future Plans
Mentions:
- The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA): twia.co.uk
- Dotty Bridal at The Wedding Industry Awards: TWIA Dotty Bridal
- Lawrence Welland Bowen: Not directly linked, but referenced as the speaker's idol in interior design.
- The Apprentice: Not directly linked, but mentioned as a significant experience and passion of the speaker.
- The Hive Website: thehive.live
- Instagram for The Hive: @thehive.live
- Facebook for The Hive: The Hive
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