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
S2, Ep 2: Stress is not a bad thing
Join Shannon and Emma this week as they chat about Stress with guest Tabby Kerwin.
They chat about stress in the work place, therapy and coaching and how important it is to offload to the right person!
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
- Special Guest:
- Tabby Kerwin: Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Coach
Timecodes:
00:00 - 02:00: Introduction of Tabby Kerwin as the guest.
02:00 - 06:00: Tabby’s background in wedding planning and stress management.
06:00 - 10:00: Transition to mental health coaching.
10:00 - 14:00: Personal story about losing her husband and career refocus.
14:00 - 18:00: Tabby’s work reducing mental health absences.
18:00 - 20:00: Changing how we view mental health and stress.
20:00 - 23:00: Physical effects of anxiety and stress.
23:00 - 27:00: Past trauma’s impact on future reactions.
27:00 - 30:00: Balancing work, family, and stress.
30:00 - 34:00: The “stress bucket” metaphor.
34:00 - 38:00: Strategies for managing stress.
38:00 - 40:00: Importance of morning routines.
40:00 - 43:00: Does marriage feel different post-wedding?
43:00 - 47:00: Societal pressures and generational wedding norms.
47:00 - 50:00: Tabby’s experience finding her wedding dress in Italy.
50:00 - 53:00: Body image and self-confidence in weddings.
53:00 - 56:00: Reframing anxiety as excitement for brides.
56:00 - 57:00: Conclusion and final remarks.
Mentions and Links:
- The Arches (Venue) – A wedding and events venue mentioned where the hosts and Tabby first met during a photoshoot.
- Eat Me Drink Me (Catering company) – Catering service mentioned by Tabby.
- Dotty Dingo Event (Dotty Bridal event) – An upcoming charity event supporting Teenage Cancer Trust in honor of a bride, Pippa, with hosts Milo and Rose from Hits Radio.
- Book Mention: "Weddings On The Mind" by Tabby Kerwin - A book designed to help individuals manage mental health and stress while planning weddings. Tabby discusses how stress can be triggered by good life events like weddings and how to protect your mental health during such high-stress times.
- Mental Health Tips: Includes ideas like the "Seven Minute Morning" routine, which focuses on starting the day with a mental health-focused activity like journaling, meditation, or exercise.
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