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, Ep7: Me and my adult acne
It's only now looking back that I realise why I developed adult acne and I can't believe I never fully understood why this happened to me?
I knew at the time that my acne was bad as I suffered so much with lack of confidence but I tried my best to mask it with make up and pretend like nothing was wrong. I now look back and don't recognise that person and I have this amazing skin care to thank for giving me my confidence back!
Find Dotty Bridal here:
Instagram: @dottybridal
Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk
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 - 00:16: Introduction of the hosts and theme of the podcast.
00:16 - 01:05: Discussion about spending time together, Love Island, and work schedules.
01:05 - 02:40: Talking about work adjustments and spending time with family.
02:40 - 03:40: Mention of videos from The Apprentice.
03:40 - 06:30: Discussion about skin issues, stress, and the impact of appearing on The Apprentice.
06:30 - 09:20: Background in skincare and the relationship between stress and skin health.
09:20 - 13:00: Talking about adult acne, the process of joining the show, and personal concerns about representation.
13:00 - 17:15: Challenges faced during and after the show, dealing with stress, and skin problems.
17:15 - 22:30: Dealing with acne and medical consultations, including the lack of support from the healthcare system.
22:30 - 29:00: Treatments undertaken, such as laser therapy, and the impact of these treatments on skin health.
29:00 - 33:20: Discussion about persistent skin issues and the connection between acne and hormonal changes.
33:20 - 35:00: Mention of treatments like Roacquitane and experiences of others with similar issues.
Mentions:
- The Apprentice: References to the show and Emma’s experiences on it.
- Lord Sugar: Mentioned in context with The Apprentice.
- Julia Jekyll: Makeup artist who taught Emma.
- Cosmetico and Kim: Mentioned as the place and person Emma went to for skin treatments.
- Obagi Medical: Skincare products Emma used for treating her skin issues.
- Roacquitane: A medication for acne treatment discussed by the hosts.
- Love Island: TV show mentioned in the context of hosts' communication habits.
- Kirsty (from Cosmetico): Performed Emma's laser therapy.
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