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, Ep 5: You're getting married, the top 5 things you need to know!
Are you getting married? Ready to start planning? Here’s the top 5 questions that you need answering?!
Hosts and Guests:
- Shannon: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg" wedding dresses.
- Emma: Co-host with insights and big personality.
Timecodes:
00:00 - 00:08: Introduction and background on Dotty Bridal's growth.
00:09 - 00:19: Emma's role at Dotty and her early days.
00:20 - 00:26: Discussion about Boomy's nickname and origins.
00:27 - 00:32: Shannon’s vow renewal and her husband.
00:33 - 00:40: Emma’s thoughts on future wedding plans and dating.
00:41 - 00:51: How Emma supports nervous brides at Dotty.
00:52 - 01:00: Relationships and team dynamics at Dotty Bridal.
01:01 - 01:08: Continuation of team and work culture discussion.
01:09 - 01:17: Shannon’s experience and Emma’s contribution.
01:18 - 01:25: Emma’s advice for brides and their experience.
01:26 - 01:35: Future plans and Emma’s involvement in Dotty Bridal.
01:36 - 01:44: Emma’s personal preferences and opinions on bridal styles.
01:45 - 01:53: Discussion on challenges faced by brides.
01:54 - 02:00: Encouragement to share feedback and episode topics.
Mentions:
- Amy - Mentioned in the context of discussing clothing and fashion needs.
- Mikado - Repeated mention as a recommended fabric.
- Pronovias Dresses - Mentioned multiple times as a brand of dresses, including a specific new dress.
- Aloka - Referenced in the context of a specific dress style.
- Liz - Mentioned in relation to a response about the podcast and a recommendation for Bumble.
- Naomi Campbell - Mentioned in the context of discussing fashion styles.
- Hayley - Mentioned alongside Naomi Campbell.
- ASOS - Mentioned as a fashion brand related to the discussion.
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