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Let's Get Ugly

di Trishna and Disha Daswaney

Moda e bellezza Società e cultura

Stagione 5

Curation, Connection & The Future of Shopping with Matilde FMF & Scarlett Reuben

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix (@matildefmf) and Scarlett Reuben (@scarlett_reuben_), founders of Sensus Collective (@sensus_collective). The duo share how they spotted a gap in the market and created a new kind of shopping experience, bringing together independent brands, emerging designers and creative founders under one roof. They open up about the art of curation, building a community around discovery, and why the future of retail is all about connection, storytelling and real-life experiences. The girls get into startup life, supporting small businesses, and creating spaces where brands can be celebrated, not just sold. Insightful, inspiring and full of fresh ideas. This one is for anyone who loves discovering the next big thing before everyone else does. Enjoy! Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly – Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com – Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

Sexual Wellness, Safety & Luxury Intimacy with Lauren Short

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Lauren Short, founder of Ples’Jour, the luxury sexual wellness brand redefining intimacy through sophistication, safety and self-confidence. After first spotting the brand on the Di Petsa runway and immediately becoming obsessed with the packaging and concept, the girls sit down with Lauren to unpack the years of research and development behind the brand and how she’s helping revolutionise the intimacy sector. Lauren opens up about creating products that feel elevated, safe and inclusive, why education matters so much in sexual wellness, and what it was like launching her first event at Nikita Mayfair. The girls also get into beauty trends from the past that should never make a comeback… yes, concealer lips are discussed. Honest, fun and genuinely eye-opening. Enjoy! Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly – Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com – Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

DJ Sets, Vintage Fashion & Being a Woman in Music with Jessica Gladstone

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Jessica Gladstone, DJ, tastemaker and all-around cool girl. Jessica opens up about building her career as a DJ, from curating her signature sound to playing everywhere from the BAFTAs to Chiltern Firehouse and events for beauty brands like Hourglass. The girls get into the emotional intelligence behind reading a room, her love of 60s and 70s music and fashion, and her deep knowledge of fashion history and personal style. Jessica also shares what it’s really like navigating the male-dominated DJ industry as a woman, and the confidence it takes to hold your own in those spaces. Plus, we get into vintage shopping, beauty and skincare secrets, because honestly… she looks unreal. Chic, insightful and seriously fun. Enjoy Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com – Clothing by Uniqlo Stylist: Sofia Lai Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

Make-up Trends, Masterclasses & Modern Beauty with Athena

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Athena (@goddessbeautymakeup), celebrity makeup artist and founder of Athena's Makeup Academy (@athenasmakeupacademy_). Athena opens up about launching her academy and why the next generation of make-up artists need to be taught far beyond just technique. The girls get into beauty trends, shifting societal standards, and what it really takes to succeed as a commercial makeup artist today. Athena also shares her go-to beauty tips, industry insights, and the realities of building a career that lasts. Fun, honest and packed with insider knowledge. Enjoy! Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly – Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com

Finance, Ghosting & Building Elevate with Julia Baldet

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Julia Baldet @juliabadlet), founder of Elevate (@elevatewellnessuk). In what was such an eye-opening and honest conversation, Julia opens up about leaving the finance world to build a wellness brand from scratch and what it really takes to get there. She shares the story behind Elevate, from focusing on the health behind her smoothies to landing in Selfridges, and how she’s creating something that feels like a fresh take on wellness in London. The girls get into the financial side of business, the realities of funding, and the very real experience of being ghosted in a business context. Insightful, refreshing and genuinely fun. This one is for anyone building something of their own. Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly – Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com – Dressed by Uniqlo Stylist: Sofia Lai Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

Stagione 4

Dating Apps, AI & Modern Love with Olivia Petter

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Olivia Petter (@oliviapetter), journalist, author and host of Red Lips Dating (@redlipsdating). Olivia opens up about the realities of moder Red LIps n dating, from dating app burnout and ghosting to the pressure of trying to find genuine connection online. The girls get into how social media and AI are changing the way we date, why so many people are rethinking marriage and commitment, and what it means to be single in a world that still romanticises relationships. Honest, funny and very relatable. This one is for anyone who has ever been left on read.

Luxury, Risk & Building LENY with Bella Hoelk

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Bella Hoelk (@bellahoelk), founder of LENY (@leny_clo) and former designer at Maison Margiela, Burberry and Chanel. Bella opens up about stepping away from the luxury fashion world and building something that actually fits her life. She shares how LENY came from a real gap in her wardrobe, creating pieces that move from day to night without overthinking it. The girls get into leaving big names behind, figuring it out as you go, and building a brand that feels personal and suitable for a chaotic London lifestyle. Easy, elevated and very wearable. This one is for the fashionistas who want more from their clothes in a hectic city. Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly – Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com – Stylist: Sofia Lai Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun Make-Up Artist: Darrien Sasha

Branding, Basics & Building KLAYD with Paula Anselmi

Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Paula Anselmi (@paulaanselmi), CEO of KLAYD (@the.klayd). Paula opens up about her journey from Indonesia to building a fashion brand rooted in elevated basics, with subtle cultural references woven into the branding. She shares what it really takes to start from scratch in a new city, her approach to hiring, and how she stayed motivated while navigating the realities of building a business. The girls get into cultural identity, global ambition, and the challenges of being a founder today. Smart, driven and refreshingly honest. If you want to build your own brand this founder story is for you. Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly – Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com – Stylist: Sofia Lai Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

Luxury, Resale & The Fashion Reset with Elektra Kotsoni

oin Trishna and Disha in the studio for a fun and insightful conversation with the deputy director of Vogue Business & Vogue Runway Elektra Kotsoni. Elektra breaks down what’s really happening in the luxury market right now, from the shifts in heritage fashion houses to the huge rise of vintage, resale, and more personal approaches to style. The girls get into shifting consumer habits, the future of luxury brands, and what the industry might look like by 2026. Along the way there’s plenty of Fashion Week chatter, a few strong opinions on trends, and some laughs about the very questionable things we all spent money on during Covid. Insightful, honest and surprisingly funny. Enjoy! Want more check?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly – Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/lets.get.ugly/ YouTube I https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly TikTok I https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgetugly?_t=8qbIJ4QlwFk&_r=1 Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/ Email I partnerships@letsgetuglypod.com – Stylist: Sofia Lai Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun Make-Up Artist: Darrien Sasha

Wuthering Heights, Weathered Glam & Movie Beauty with Siân Miller

Join Disha for a special edition of Let’s Get Ugly with Siân Mille, the hair and makeup designer behind Wuthering Heights. Siân takes us inside the creative process of building some of the film’s most striking character transformations, from wild, weathered hair silhouettes to flush, emotional makeup moments. She shares how scripts and mood boards shape every decision, how collaboration with costume designer Jacqueline Duran and director Emerald Fennell brought cohesion to the screen, and why imperfections like freckles, sweat and texture make a look feel real. We get into on-set spontaneity, tin foil embellishments, social media references woven into period design, and the beauty details that made each character’s evolution unforgettable. If you’ve ever wondered how cinematic beauty really comes together, this one’s for you. Enjoy!

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