Motherhood, work, beauty standards, and a whole lot of laughter—this episode has it all! Steph sits down with the brilliant Genevieve Turley, a makeup artist who traded in her Air Force nurse uniform for a makeup brush and an Instagram following of over 400k. Known for her honest, hilarious takes on beauty and life, Genevieve shares her journey, her love of comedy, and why she’s all about embracing real skin, real faces, and ageing disgracefully.

What’s in this episode?

From Air Force to Foundation Brushes – How Genevieve went from military nurse to top bridal makeup artist.
Motherhood & Chaos – Juggling work, kids, and the never-ending life admin.
The Power of Comedy – How Absolutely Fabulous and French & Saunders shaped her outlook on beauty.
Breaking Beauty Standards – Why unrealistic ideals need to go and confidence should be celebrated.
Instagram & Finding Balance – Managing social media fame while keeping things real.
Supporting Women – Why genuine compliments and lifting each other up matter more than ever.

If you need a laugh, a dose of real talk, and some refreshingly honest takes on beauty and ageing, this episode is a must-listen. Grab a cuppa and hit play:

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This episode is sponsored by Anara Skincare for eyes, face and neck – a female founded, luxury beauty brand who want to give women moments of calm in the Rush Hour! Use the code DBHF20 for 20% off.

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