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Beauty Island tells stories of memories sparked by beauty products. Host Brittany Stewart gets inside the minds (and beauty cabinets) of well-known figures inside and outside the beauty industry.

Each episode, guests will be asked to share the eight beauty products that have a special meaning to them. Maybe it's the lipstick their mum used to apply on a night out, the first beauty product they ever bought themselves, or the perfume that instantly brings back memories of a special occasion. We'll discover more about their career, relationships, family, challenges and everything in between, bookmarked by the beauty products that have helped shape their lives.

It's a celebration of life - and lipstick.

Beauty Island Brittany Stewart

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    • 4.9 • 114 Ratings

Beauty Island tells stories of memories sparked by beauty products. Host Brittany Stewart gets inside the minds (and beauty cabinets) of well-known figures inside and outside the beauty industry.

Each episode, guests will be asked to share the eight beauty products that have a special meaning to them. Maybe it's the lipstick their mum used to apply on a night out, the first beauty product they ever bought themselves, or the perfume that instantly brings back memories of a special occasion. We'll discover more about their career, relationships, family, challenges and everything in between, bookmarked by the beauty products that have helped shape their lives.

It's a celebration of life - and lipstick.

    Rachael Akhidenor - Founder, Self Care Originals

    Rachael Akhidenor - Founder, Self Care Originals

    Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

    I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

    If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

    Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

    Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

    And today, we have come to the season finale of Season 5 of Beauty Island! Gosh, it's been a strange year, but I'm so grateful for all your support with two seasons and that special Lockdown series. As I mentioned last week, Beauty Island was a finalist for Best Arts and Culture Podcast, which for an independent podcast run by just me, is a huge huge honour. And I couldn't do it without you! So thank you. I'll be taking a bit of a break over summer and returning in 2021 BUT the good news is that my Christmas podcast, A Christmas Binge, is returning for a second year! A fun and festive listen that looks at what we watch, what we eat and how we celebrate with interesting guests, the first episode will drop early december with some stellar guests so keep your eyes and ears out for that. I'll put a link to subscribe in the shownotes.

    Onto this season finale, today my guest is founder of Self Care Originals, Rachael Akhidenor. Described as a social enterprise disrupting the wellness industry by advocating for self care for all, Self Care Originals's current form is wearable activism and a content platform, but as you'll hear in this interview, it's just the beginning for the brilliant inclusive platform Rachael is building.

    I thought it particularly fitting to end the season and the year with this interview with Rachael, in arguably a year where we've talked about the concept of 'self-care' more than ever. In an insightful and thought-provoking chat, we talked about what self care actually means vs what we're sold it should be, what the wellness industry needs to do to welcome more diversity, her love of blush, and the affordable and unexpected oil she says is a gamechanger for dry skin.





    If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

    Now, over to Rachael. Enjoy.

    Follow host Brittany Stewart:
    Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast
    Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com
    Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Gyan Yankovich - Editor & Journalist (Junkee, Man Repeller, Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, Cleo & Dolly)

    Gyan Yankovich - Editor & Journalist (Junkee, Man Repeller, Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, Cleo & Dolly)

    Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

    I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

    If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

    Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

    Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

    An exciting announcement that Beauty Island has been nominated for an Australian Podcast Award! Yey! We're a finalist for Best Arts and Culture podcast, with the winner announced Saturday 21st November. So keep your fingers and toes crossed for me, and whether you've listened to one episode or all of them, I just wanted to say thank you to you so much for your support of the podcast.

    But enough about that for now! And on to today's episode.

    Today my guest is editor and journalist, Gyan Yankovich. Now a little disclaimer that this interview was recorded earlier this year, in May. Now that's a few months in normal times, but in 2020? Well, let's just say a lot has changed. When we recorded, Gyan was living in New York in the midst for a terrifying first wave and strict lockdown. She was also the managing editor of renowned fashion turned culture site, Man Repeller. Since we spoke, there have been a succession of changes - a callout, a redesign and then, most recently, the announcement of the closure of the site. For more context read this. Before that, Gyan moved back to Australia and is now the Managing Editor of Junkee.

    If you grew up reading Aussie magazines in the 20teens, you'll no doubt recognise Gyan's face. Born in Bathurst, before moving to Sydney to pursue a career in the glossy world of magazines, Gyan was a beauty editor for the likes of Cleo, Cosmo and Dolly before moving to digital to help form Buzzfeed Australia's founding team. She is brilliant, talented and she has the best and longest natural lashes I have ever seen.
    We talked through the mascaras that bookmark her beauty journey, the legend of the office tanning salon for beauty editors, applying foundation with your fingers and what exactly are the Saturday spirals.

    If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

    Now, over to Gyan. Enjoy.

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    Follow host Brittany Stewart:
    Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast
    Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com
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    • 48 min
    Tanya Hennessy - Comedian, Radio Host & Author

    Tanya Hennessy - Comedian, Radio Host & Author

    Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

    I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

    If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

    Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

    Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

    Today my guest is comedian, radio host, author and Priceline Ambassador, Tanya Hennessy. You may have heard her voice on radio, seen one of her brilliant videos on social media, or maybe even caught her earlier this year on I'm A Celebrity! Get Me Out Of Here Australia. She went viral seemingly overnight in 2017 after posting a parody video called 'Everyday Makeup Tutorial'. But the story of her career and where she got to today started long before then and in an era obsessed with internet and overnight success, hers is a fascinating one. We talked cutting her own 'Rachel' haircut as a teen, the $12 mascara she claims is better than Dior's, and her funny and refreshing take on the self help genre with her second and brand new book, Help Self, out today.

    If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

    Follow host Brittany Stewart:
    Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast
    Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com
    Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

    Follow Tanya Hennessy
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAo7ytqRSMIlTdMCMeD3rQ
    Instagram: @tanhennessy
    Buy her latest book 'Help Self': https://bit.ly/3l5hBVK
    Buy tickets to her book launch (Nov 17th): https://bit.ly/3mXs8mg
    Listen to her podcast 'I Can't Stop' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26koraDhDsMv3NUtr2jYeg

    Products:
    Maybelline Great Lash Mascara: http://bit.ly/2Nehfds
    Australis Mascara
    J'Adore Dior: http://bit.ly/2tzNcFM
    Eyeshadow Primer
    Black Eyeliner
    Models Prefer:a href="https://bit.ly/3eyMCyM"...

    • 53 min
    Alison Goodger - Co-founder Sukin & Alkira Skincare

    Alison Goodger - Co-founder Sukin & Alkira Skincare

    Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

    I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

    If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

    Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

    Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

    Today my guest is beauty brand founder and managing director, Alison Goodger. Ever heard of Sukin skincare? Of course you have. Spearheading the natural skincare space, Alison was the co-founder building the brand up to become Australia's no.1 selling natural skincare. Now, back along with her brother, she's birthed a new natural, vegan beauty brand called Alkira Skincare. We talked what it's like launching a new brand amidst a global pandemic, how a skateboarding accident as a child gave her a rude crash into beauty, the natural deodorant she swears by, and she reflects on a particularly pivotal time in her life where she sold her business, had her third child and was diagnosed with breast cancer in the space of just a few months.

    If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

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    ollow host Brittany Stewart:
    Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast
    Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com
    Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

    Follow Alison:
    @alkiraskincare
    Shop Alkira: https://bit.ly/2TGRQPs

    Products mentioned:
    - All products are genuine recommendations. There are no affiliate links, and if there are they will be clearly marked.

    The Body Shop - White Musk Oil Scent: https://bit.ly/37ZwdCg
    Oil of Ulan
    Wet Look Gel
    Chantecaille Lip Stick in Nirvana: https://bit.ly/3mFEy27
    Chantecaille Mascara: https://bit.ly/381jLln
    Native Deodorants: https://bit.ly/2JtD3FW
    Allure by Chanel: https://bit.ly/380Geiq
    Shop Alkira: ...

    • 49 min
    Amelia Singson - Makeup Artist, Skincare Enthusiast & Educator

    Amelia Singson - Makeup Artist, Skincare Enthusiast & Educator

    Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

    I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

    If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

    Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

    Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

    Today my guest is skincare enthusiast, makeup artist and educator, Amelia Singson. With almost 15,000 followers on Instagram, if you follow her she's likely to have influenced you to a beauty purchase or three. If you aren't yet, well ready your wallet. We talked about coming back from Eva Mendes-inspired super thin eyebrows as a teen, the pressure to have good skin when you're educating others on theirs, her top tips to finding the perfect foundation for your skin type, and finally, why you should consider putting blush on your nose. Hear her out...

    If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

    Now, over to Amelia.
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    Follow host Brittany Stewart:
    Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast
    Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com
    Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

    Follow Amelia:
    Instagram: @ameliasingson
    Watch her YouTube Channel

    Products mentioned:
    Pink Glitter Eyelash Curler
    Eyelash Curler
    CKOne by Calvin Klein: http://bit.ly/2BKFPA6
    Anastasia Beverley Hills Brow Wiz Set: https://bit.ly/3jo7cmk
    Benefit 24hr Brow Setter: https://bit.ly/3osmTNa
    Eyelash Extensions
    Lanolips: https://bit.ly/2HEBG6w
    MAC Studio Fix Fluid: https://bit.ly/3mjU1on
    Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation: https://bit.ly/37GSggJ
    Too Faced Born This Way Foundation: https://bit.ly/2Tnm0Hl
    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation: a href="https://bit.ly/3bbUTH7"...

    • 44 min
    Jessica Vander Leahy - Model, Journalist and Presenter

    Jessica Vander Leahy - Model, Journalist and Presenter

    Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

    I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

    If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

    Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

    Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

    Today, my guest is model, journalist and presenter Jessica Vander Leahy. The founder of Project Womenkind and the creator of podcast The Affirmation Project, Jess has so many strings to her bow, is smart, funny and extremely talented. We talked about taking a softer approach to skin and saving those stingy serums, the body positive campaign she started that went viral, tokenism in the Australian modelling industry, her on-hand in-flight essentials, and why it's up to all of us to create the media we want to see.

    If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you! I also have a regular beauty newsletter called It's A Beauty.

    Now, over to Jess. Enjoy.

    Follow host Brittany Stewart:
    Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast
    Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com
    Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

    Follow Jess:
    Instagram: @jessicavanderleahy
    Listen to The Affirmation Project
    Follow: Project WomanKind

    Products mentioned
    Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream: https://bit.ly/3dAWZ4I
    Cacharel Lou Lou: https://bit.ly/2xB85FI
    Natural Glow Bronzer
    Shea Butter Jamaican Castor Oil Mask: https://bit.ly/2HhJs65
    Chance by Chanel: https://bit.ly/3dCslYC
    Daisy by Marc Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2EfmZ5n
    Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil: https://bit.ly/3dEi5ir
    Mecca To Save Face Facial Sunscreen SPF30: a...

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
114 Ratings

114 Ratings

Siobhan TM ,

Excellent Podcast

Brittany is very accomplished and skilled with her interviewing.

I really enjoyed listening to the The Cut’s Beauty Editor, Kathleen Hou, such an interesting knowledgable person.

MelbourneGirl92 ,

Not your average beauty podcast

I love Beauty Island because it reminds me of the rightful place beauty has in a woman's life; the nostalgia of it all, but also the fact that it shouldn't take over our lives or play a larger-than-necessary role. Brittany does great interviews that intertwine beauty and other facets of the guest's life. A lovely listen.

stewymo ,

Beauty Island

Look forward to my walk and hearing everyone’s favourite products and the stories behind them. Feels like I’m listening to my friends chat when Brittany interviews her guests.

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