Thread Talks by Vanita Parti (Blink Brow Bar)
Explore every episode of Thread Talks by Vanita Parti
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| 06 Jul 2023 | Akash Mehta - Co-Founder of Ayurvedic Haircare Brand, Fable & Mane | 00:14:54 | |
Vanita is joined on the brow sofa by Akash Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Fable & Mane; the Ayurvedic-inspired hair wellness brand that has taken the beauty world by storm. Growing up in a British-Indian household, Akash speaks on the importance of heritage, the inspiration behind Fable & Mane and why ancient Indian beauty rituals are having their moment in the beauty landscape. A sibling-founded business, Akash shares his advice on building a successful brand alongside family. Follow Akash: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Amanda Lamb - Dream Homes, Beauty Bag Essentials And Teen Brows | 00:12:34 | |
Amanda Lamb is one of the UK's most recognised TV presenters, best known for her time on A Place In The Sun, and more recently, Holiday Homes In The Sun. With a passion for travel, interiors and beauty, Amanda shares her favourite holiday destinations, beauty-bag must-have's and the BBB London product she can't live without. A busy mum of 2, Amanda speaks on introducing her teen daughter to the world of brow care, and her first visit to Blink Brow Bar. Follow Amanda: @missamandalamb Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow us on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg - Founders Of Jewellery Brand, Otiumberg | 00:14:07 | |
Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg are the co-founders of Otiumberg, a sustainable, timeless jewellery brand founded in 2016. As sisters and business partners, Christie and Rosanna speak on building a brand together, navigating the work-life balance and the jewellery pieces that everybody needs in their collection. Follow Christie: @christiewollenberg Follow Rosanna @rosannawollenberg Otiumberg: https://otiumberg.com/ Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow us on Instagram @blinkbrowbar and TikTok @blinkbrowbar #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Rosie Green - Relationships, First Date Make-up and Building Self-Esteem | 00:11:21 | |
Rosie Green is an award-winning journalist and author, best known for her sharing her relationship and beauty advice in You Magazine, as well as her best-selling book How To Heal A Broken Heart. After navigating a marriage break up, Rosie shares her expert advice for facing challenging times in our relationships, the importance of good friends, and learning to love yourself. From first date make-up to youthful brows, Rosie shares her paired-back beauty routine and the products she can't be without. Follow Rosie: @lifesrosie How To Heal A Broken Heart: https://www.lifesrosie.co.uk/product/how-to-heal-a-broken-heart-by-rosie-green/ Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow us on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Welcome to Thread Talks | 00:00:46 | |
Welcome to Thread Talks. Join Founder of Blink Brow Bar, Vanita Parti, as she talks with inspirational entrepreneurs across beauty, lifestyle and beyond, uncovering their paths to success and the challenges along the way. Everyone has a brow story, let's unravel it. Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Aug 2023 | Rebekah Brown - Founder of Menopause Wellness Brand, MPowder | 00:12:36 | |
Vanita is joined on the brow sofa by Rebekah Brown, Founder of MPowder - the world’s first plant-based supplement powder range crafted to target the physiological and emotional effects of the menopause. After entering peri-menopause at 45, Rebekah found it difficult to get the support and advice she needed to tackle both the physical changes and the emotional impact these hormonal changes were having. MPowder was born from a need to offer women a solution, based on clinical insight, to manage menopause and beyond. In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita and Rebekah talk on the importance of nutrition, and the ways the menopause can affect hair (and brow!) growth. Follow MPowder:@mpowderstore Shop MPowder: mpowder.store Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Susannah Taylor - Midlife Wellness, Brow Trends and The Glow Gazette | 00:18:23 | |
Susannah Taylor is an award-winning beauty and wellbeing editor, formerly writing for Vogue and Glamour before founding health & beauty platform, Get The Gloss. More recently, Susannah has launched The Glow Gazette, a newsletter made for the Modern Midlifer, with topics spanning wellness, beauty and lifestyle. Speaking with Vanita, Susannah shares her top-tips for a healthy lifestyle, the brow trends that are here to stay, and her go-to products for looking and feeling your best as a 'Midlifer'. Follow Susannah: @susannahtaylor The Glow Gazette: https://the-glow-gazette.mailchimpsites.com/ Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Anita Rani - Brow Nightmares, Indian Aunties and being 'The Right Sort of Girl' | 00:10:25 | |
From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Anita Rani to the brow sofa. Writer, radio and TV presenter, we’ll never forget the moment Anita presented the Queens Diamond Jubilee in a sari - “Nothing makes me feel more feminine than wearing a sari.” Join us as we talk to Anita about her experience growing up in eighties Yorkshire with her Punjabi family, her incredible book 'The Right Sort of Girl' and of course, brow nightmares! Follow Anita: @anitarani The Right Sort of Girl: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Right-Sort-Girl-incredible-memoir/dp/1788704231 Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Ateh Jewel - The Ever-Changing Beauty Industry, Self-Love and Brow Mishaps | 00:08:18 | |
From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Ateh Jewel to the brow sofa. "As you get older, you realise how important a structured brow is to a face- it’s like a good bra!" A beauty journalist, diversity advocate and more recently, Founder of Ateh Jewel Beauty, we loved catching up with the exuberant Ateh on her boundless career spanning over 20 years. Discussing the ever-changing beauty industry, self-love and brow mishaps, it was such a joy to chat to Ateh and hear her words of wisdom. Follow Ateh @atehjewel Ateh Jewel Beauty: https://atehjewelbeauty.com/ Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Estée Lalonde - Morning Routines, Wellness Rituals and Body Confidence | 00:05:34 | |
From the Thread Talks archive, we welcome Estée Lalonde to the brow sofa. ’When my brows are done, I honestly feel like everything else is gonna be ok’’ Social Media influencer, podcast host and Founder of wellness and body care brand, Mirror Water, we caught up with Estée to hear about her morning routine and the wellness rituals that give her the most confidence. Follow Estee: @esteelalonde Shop Mirror Water: https://mirrorwater.earth/ Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey - Sustainable Fashion, Buying Better and Brow Care | 00:07:14 | |
From the Thread Talks archives, we're joined on the brow sofa by Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey. Stylist extraordinaire, sustainable fashion advocate and writer, Ginnie discovered Blink Brow Bar during her time at Vogue, and ever since, brows have been an integral part of her beauty regime. “So many people think ‘I definitely don’t have time to do my brows’ well it’s a bit like brushing your teeth, to me!” On this episode, Vanita and Ginnie discuss sustainability tips, personal style, beauty and of course - brows! Follow Ginnie: @ginniech00 Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Hannah Martin - Make-up Trends, Top Beauty Tips and Celebrity Wish List | 00:07:14 | |
From the Thread Talks archive, we're joined on the brow sofa by Celebrity Make-up Artist, Hannah Martin. World class celebrity make-up artist and author, Hannah Martin joined Vanita to discuss her favourite make-up trends, top beauty tips and the celebrity clients she would love to work her make-up magic on. Listen to Hannah's take on the thin brow trend, and how to achieve it without losing your precious brow hairs. Follow Hannah: @hannahmartinmakeup Shop Hannah's Book: Makeup: A Masterclass in Beauty Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Lily Pebbles - Beauty Blogging, Desert Island Must-Have's & Motherhood | 00:04:51 | |
From the Thread Talks archives, Vanita is joined on the brow sofa by Lily Pebbles. Lifestyle content creator, OG beauty blogger and mother of two, Lily Pebbles has built a career sharing her trusted advice and product recommendations. ‘My one desert Island product would have to be the clear brow gel!’
As a real super fan of a brow shape and with an enviable pair of arches herself, we felt it was only right to hear all about Lily's brow journey.
We really enjoyed this quick fire round of questions all about brows plus her top confidence tips for new mothers. Follow Lily: @lilypebbles Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Jeremy Langmead - Male Grooming, Fashion and How to Look Your Best | 00:05:36 | |
From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Jeremy Langmead to the brow sofa. Ever charming, Jeremy Langmead has spent his career in fashion and lifestyle journalism, writing for The Times, Esquire and Mr Porter, as well as writing his own book ‘Vain Glorious: A shameless guide for men who want to look their best’. ‘It was quite gobsmacking to see how the right shape or colour, or the right texture can totally lift your face’ An expert on all things male grooming, Jeremy is the perfect candidate to spill the beans on brows from a male perspective. Full of wisdom, advice and tips for everyone, we are sure you will love this episode! Follow Jeremy: @jeremylangmead Jeremy's book: Vain Glorious: A shameless guide for men who want to look their best. Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Thea Green - Nails Inc, Beauty Innovation and Dream Brows | 00:05:53 | |
From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Thea Green MBE to the brow sofa. Founder of Nails Inc, Thea Green is an awe-inspiring serial entrepreneur, and the first to bring the speedy nail bar to the UK at just 23 years old. A true innovator, Thea and Vanita talk about beauty routines, dream brows and desert island must-have's. ‘I feel like when I have my brows done - that grooming always makes me feel like I’ve had a little facelift’ Follow Thea: @thenailsinc Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Lisa Armstrong - Fashion Favourites, Dressing With Conviction and Brow Trends | 00:08:26 | |
From the Thread Talks archive, we welcome Lisa Armstrong to the brow sofa. British author and journalist, OBE and Fashion Director of the Daily Telegraph, the fabulous Lisa Armstrong joins Vanita Parti, Founder of Blink Brow Bar to discuss fashion trends, beauty, work and lifestyle. “Wear it with conviction and you’re there.” Lisa’s favourite brow era was Brooke Shields’ iconic thick brows of the 80s! Who can relate?! Follow Lisa Armstrong: @misslisaarmstrong Follow Vanita Parti : @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks #BlinkBrowBar #ThreadTalksWithVanitaParti #Podcast #BeautyPodcast #ThreadTalksPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Ravinder Bhogal - Award-Winning British Journalist, Chef and Restaurateur | 00:37:23 | |
To kick off Season 4 of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti is joined by award-winning British journalist, chef and restaurateur, Ravinder Bhogal – founding her Marylebone restaurant, Jikoni and widely known for her signature cooking style, fusing immigrant cuisines. Join us as we dive deep into Ravinder’s journey opening her Marylebone restaurant Jikoni, fusing immigrant cuisines, Ravinder’s marvellous book Comfort & Joy and weekly beauty rituals. Follow Ravinder: @cookinboots Comfort & Joy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comfort-Joy-Irresistible-Pleasures-Vegetarian/dp/1526655373 Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks #ThreadTalksPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | James Mac - Internationally Acclaimed Professional Makeup Artist | 00:41:02 | |
In this episode of Thread Talks, Vanita Parti is joined by Professional Makeup Artist, James Mac. Best known for his insanely creative transformations and impressive celebrity clientele, you may know him from the UK’s biggest make-up competition TV series, BBC’s Glow Up. From exploring the art of eyeliner in secret to becoming runner up for BBC’s Glow Up Season 2, James takes us through his journey finding his passion for makeup artistry leading him to work with major global brands and become a guest judge himself on Glow Up Ireland. Listen as James shares his biggest inspiration, holding Makeup workshops in Hyderabad, India, living with Tourettes through the power of makeup, top MUA tips and of course brows! Follow James: @jmac_mua Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks #ThreadTalksPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | Issy Francis-Baum - British Model and Beauty Creator | 00:27:14 | |
In our latest episode of Thread Talks, we dive into the world of beauty and fashion with the fabulous Issy Francis-Baum, a British model and content creator who has been a Blink OG since the age of 15! Known for her flawless skin and makeup routine, Issy learned more about beauty while being part of the cast of "Made in Chelsea" in 2022, where she discovered the importance of being camera-ready and embraced the mantra of "less is more." Join us as we unravel Issy’s journey into modelling at a young age, explore her top travel destinations, beauty routines, secret talents and of course, brows! Follow Issy on Instagram: @issy.fbb and TikTok: @issy.fbb Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks #ThreadTalksPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | Olivia Falcon - Award-Winning beauty journalist and Founder of The Editor's List | 00:21:15 | |
Welcome to this episode of Thread Talks, where we’re immersed into the world of cosmetics with award-winning beauty journalist and consultant, Olivia Falcon. As the founder of the Editors List - a premier source for expert advice on the world’s top cosmetic procedures and practitioners - Olivia brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the industry. Formerly the Health and Beauty Director of Tatler, Olivia is the person with a black book for every treatment available. In this insightful conversation, Olivia expresses her philosophy: “I don’t need to look 27; I just want to look really good for my age.” She emphasises that aging is a privilege, and through the Editor’s List, she highlights how subtle tweaks can enhance your natural beauty, instilling confidence at any age. Listen to the full episode of Thread Talks where she shares her beauty basics, explores the weird and wonderful treatments she's experienced along the way, common skincare myths, advice on caring for the eye area and, of course, brows! Follow Olivia: @theeditorslist Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks #ThreadTalksPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Nov 2024 | Charlotte Mensah - Award-winning hair stylist, Author and Entrepreneur | 00:32:42 | |
In the latest episode of Thread Talks, we are thrilled to welcome Award-winning hair stylist, Author and Entrepreneur, the remarkable Charlotte Mensah. Charlotte’s inspiring journey began in UK, before moving to Ghana and back to the UK, where she discovered her passion for hairstyling after the loss of her mother. By styling her own hair and that of her sisters, she found joy in a challenging time. Globally recognised for her work in the hair industry, Charlotte founded, Hair Lounge, a groundbreaking hair salon on Portobello road in the 90s and launched her own haircare line, Manketti Oil, which celebrates natural textures. Hair Lounge has grown into a great place for community and family, bringing people together and embracing beautiful hair. With support from the Princes Trust, she has not only built a thriving business but also mentors the alumni of the trust and aspiring hair stylists through her charity, Love, named in honour of her mother. Tune in to this heartfelt conversation to hear Charlotte share her experience growing up in UK after living in Ghana, working in the first black salon to open in the UK, insights from her book Good Hair, and even her family cake recipe! Follow Charlotte: @charlottemensah Follow Manketti: @mankettibycharlottemensah Follow Vanita: @vanitablink Follow Blink Brow Bar on Instagram: @blinkbrowbar and TikTok: @blinkbrowbar Blink Brow Bar: bbb-london.com #ThreadTalks #ThreadTalksPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||