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.
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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, Ep6: The Undercover Waiters
This weeks episode sees us chatting to our first ever podcast guest and boy have we started on a high!! With quite possibly the best guest EVER!!
Welcome Michael from The Undercover Waiters. Michael talks to the girls all about who The Undercover Waiters are? Brit school, Take That and not forgetting, our mutual love for the Yorkshire legend that is Jane McDonald!!
Michael walked in the room fairly unknown to us and it's safe to say he left as a friend! We got on like a house on fire and we're now contemplating giving up bridal and going undercover as wedding crashers!!
Hosts and Guests:
- Shannon: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg" wedding dresses.
- Emma: Co-host with insights and big personality.
Timecode:
00:00 - 00:56: Introduction and discussion on serendipity.
00:57 - 01:38: Meeting Hailey James and the small world concept.
01:39 - 03:23: Cruise discussion and personal travel experiences.
03:24 - 04:59: Thoughts on food safety on cruises.
05:00 - 07:21: Conversation about cruises and travel.
07:22 - 09:20: Discussion on the Stacey and Joe Swaff wedding.
09:21 - 11:41: The impact of high-profile events and credibility.
11:42 - 14:09: Comparison with The Apprentice and business trust.
14:10 - 16:44: Future plans for The Undercover Waiters.
16:45 - 19:17: Insights into trends and business longevity.
19:18 - 21:59: Personal experiences and preferences in wedding planning.
22:00 - 24:33: Adapting and innovating in the entertainment industry.
24:34 - 27:02: Fun anecdotes and character impressions.
27:03 - 29:09: Accent and dialect discussion.
29:10 - 29:59: Wrap-up and closing remarks.
Mentions:
- Hailey James: Met one of the brides in an airport.
- Stacey and Joe Swash: Wedding story, performed at their wedding.
- Gemma: Stacey’s sister who initiated the wedding.
- Mrs. Hinch: Celebrity guest at the wedding.
- Linda Robson: Celebrity guest at the wedding.
- Virgin Voyages: Mentioned as a cruise line.
- The Apprentice: Mentioned in comparison to industry experiences.
Website and Social Links:
- Website: Dotty Bridal
- Instagram: @DottyBridal
- Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook
- Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal
- YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube
- TikTok: @DottyBridal
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