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
S2, Ep1: Have you survived the school holidays?
Join Shannon and Emma for Season 2 of Bestie and the Boss!
Did Shannon and Emma survive the school holidays?!
They chat about how they cope during the school holidays, how they don't actually do it all (who can?!), and how the kids are 8 going on 18!
Instagram: @dottybridal
Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk
Hosts and Guests:
- Hosts:
- Shannon: Boss; Founder and Owner of Dotty Bridal
- Emma: Bestie; Co-host and team member of Dotty Bridal
Timecodes:
00:00 - 00:59: Introduction and discussion about managing stress in business.
01:00 - 01:29: Comment about managing business stress and interruptions.
01:30 - 01:59: Discussion about work-life balance and taking time off.
02:00 - 02:59: Ticket sales and promotion for the Dot It Dingo event.
03:00 - 03:29: Event details, ticket price, and beneficiary information.
03:30 - 03:59: Excitement about the event and the need to purchase tickets.
04:00 - 04:59: Mention of the busy nature of working in a business and managing workload.
05:00 - 05:59: Discussion about managing work tasks and balancing personal time.
06:00 - 06:59: Comment about feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work.
07:00 - 07:59: Reflection on the challenges of running a business and the need for support.
08:00 - 08:59: Continued discussion about managing work and stress.
09:00 - 09:59: Reflection on the difficulty of taking time off when running a business.
10:00 - 10:59: Conversation about managing emails and staying on top of tasks.
11:00 - 11:59: Personal anecdotes about driving and milestones.
12:00 - 12:59: Stories about children’s behavior and parenting challenges.
13:00 - 13:59: Discussion about different messaging apps for kids, including Kinzo and WhatsApp for kids.
14:00 - 14:59: Experiences with children using messaging apps and the challenges of managing their use.
15:00 - 15:59: Final thoughts on balancing work and personal life.
Mentions and Links:
- Dotty Bridal:
- Website: dottybridal.com
- Instagram: @dottybridal
- Facebook: Dotty Bridal
- Dot It Dingo Event:
- Date: September 20th
- Ticket Price: £30
- Beneficiary: Teenage Cancer Trust
- Hosts: Milo and Rose from Hits Radio
- Kinzo:
- Description: Messaging app for kids with strong security features.
- WhatsApp for Kids:
- Description: Messaging app for children available in some regions but not the UK.
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