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In this series, lifestyle blogger and author, Estée Lalonde explores subjects close to her heart through the unique experiences and perspectives of her guests.This season, it's all about women. From makeup to identity, tattoos to strength, Estée talks to fascinating individuals from different walks of life as they share their personal stories in a celebration of all things female.
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The Estée Lalonde Show brings Estée's online community into the fold as she interviews guests that she believes will resonate with her audience. Focusing largely, but not limited to: entrepreneurship, beauty/skincare, health/wellness and mindfulness subjects that strike her curiosity - no subject is off limits. Estée asks all of the questions you’ve always wanted the answers to in a casual and relaxed format. Listen to the show if you want to hear honest and open conversations with people ta ...
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Being a girl is hard. Figuring it out is even harder. Whether you plan on finding true love and building the next Skims or marrying filthy rich like a true housewife this is the podcast for you. Trust fund-less babies have to figure it out—In this podcast, Kim figures it out with special guests and talks to women on their path to the top, down the aisle, and through tough times. Tune in every Monday for unfiltered advice, unbelievable stories, and certified tips for the girls.
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How To Start Up: learn what to do now, next or never when starting & scaling a business. Are you a new founder? Or trying to scale a business? You're in the right place. Subscribe to hear more great advice from successful entrepreneurs. Hosted by Juliet Fallowfield, founder of B Corp Certified brand communications and podcast production consultancy Fallow, Field & Mason, How To Start Up hopes to bring you confidence, encouragement and reassurance that you’re on the right track when building ...
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What I Know Now, born out of Amelia’s heartbreak from her engagement ending is her podcast exploring everything surrounding Amelia’s daily life from relationships, friendships and work life. On season three Amelia sits down with her closest family and friends to chat about their lives together and what they know now. Follow Amelia on IG @amelialiana
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Building an engaging brand is one of the most challenging parts of starting a company. This is especially true in competitive sectors where you need to cut through the noise to create connections with your target customers. So I wanted to hear from experts on how to build a brand from scratch. Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood are co-founders of Col…
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Edelman recently reported that ‘81% of consumers need to trust a brand to consider purchasing it’ so it is clear that brands which take time to build impact, education and purpose into their offering will also build trust with consumers and ultimately increase their sales. In this episode, I hear from Titi Bello, Founder of Ori Lifestyle, the luxur…
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Hot take? Closure is Bullsh*t. Welcome to Kim’s lesson on self-preservation. Rule #1: Stop begging the person who hurt you to heal you. Rule #2: The best way to “find” someone new is to stop hooking up with randoms. According to the streets, the girls are still losing sleep over men who refuse to define their relationship(yikes!). Kim’s advice? Clo…
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With Protega Global reporting that 77% of UK consumers believe brands should use ‘as little packaging as possible’, it’s important for new brands to research how to reduce their environmental impact. As packaging can be a huge barrier to entry, I wanted to speak to someone who has created a stunning brand package. In this episode, I hear from Randi…
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Welcome to “The Deep End,” a special series where we dive deep into the essence of fearless women. Meet Nia Renée Hill, an actor, producer, and fine dining aficionado. She grew up in the entertainment business; her father is an entertainment maven, so the world of glitz and glam is nothing new to her. From acting to producing, Nia has always had a …
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Defining your target audience is key when building your brand as it’s so important to know who you’re selling your products or services to. In this episode, I hear from Aaron Chatterley, co-founder of teen beauty brand indu and beauty retailer Feelunique. Having co-founded Feelunique in 2005, Aaron and his team grew the business which was acquired …
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With research showing 90% of marketers agree that brand language is vital for business success, your business needs to speak confidently and clearly. Given this, I wanted to learn from an expert on how you can differentiate your brand’s voice in an ever-crowded market. In this episode, we hear from Millie Kendall OBE, renowned brand builder and fou…
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Kim has one thing to say: children are a threat to your survival. Since entering her late 20s, she finally gets why most metropolitan women don’t have kids until 35. When they call it the biggest sacrifice, they mean it. After spending the majority of Q1 in LA and having a girls' night out in West Hollywood, Kim can definitively say, “LA Men are Di…
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We often hear that print newspaper and magazine sales are declining as people switch to digital versions of their favourite titles. However, print still plays an important role in the publishing world and as ‘brand’ is such an important part of this I wanted to speak to someone who had started their own. In this episode, I hear from Lucy Cleland, c…
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In this episode, Kim is joined by comedian and fellow struggle-prenuer, Sumner Sykes, for a conversation that is bound to get one of them canceled. Sumner is a Not-So Golden Gay and admits he’ll kiss a woman but draws the line at buying her a drink... not in this economy. Kim comes clean about her “terrible teens” and recalls her sleepless nights i…
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As defining your mission, vision and purpose statements is an important step when building a comprehensive brand for your business I was keen to speak to someone who has not only done this successfully but also recently. In this episode, I hear from Julian Parmiter, co-founder and CEO of Create Academy. Founded in 2019, Create Academy offers beauti…
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Slap my ass and call me “Becky!” Either I’m a white girl, or someone needs to admit the education system failed them... I’ll place bets on the latter. I’M ALIVE!!! There’s no such thing as a “stay-at-home girlfriend” over here, so it’s back to the mic for SlimKim. Did everyone bump their heads and forget that Ch**a is an adversary and funds the spe…
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With Statista reporting there are 35 million Instagram users in the UK, social media platforms are a powerful tool to build brand awareness and convert followers into loyal customers. Given this season is a focus on all things branding I was keen to speak to an expert content creator. In this episode, I hear from Estée Lalonde, CEO and founder of b…
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Creating a brand story is a central part of building your overall brand identity. It’s crucial that your brand story is coherent and resonates with your audience to attract loyal customers. In this episode, I speak with Tom Marchant, Owner & Co-Founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato. Tom and his co-founders launched their business in 2005 af…
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This is for the hopelessly romantic girls. The girls who watch 2-hours of 'The Notebook' just to hear Noah say, “If you're a bird, I'm a bird”. The Certified Lover Girls. The girls who wear their hearts on their sleeves and believe that Prince Charming is out there! While Kim practices “Quiet Dating”: the art of zipping it and shutting the f***k up…
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Once you’ve secured investment and used it to build and scale a profitable business, the time might be right to exit. However, when is the right time to sell? In this episode, I speak with Asher Moses, founder & CEO of Sherbet London, the capital’s leading electric taxi company. A serial entrepreneur, Asher grew his original small fleet of London t…
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With Sifted reporting that European startup funding plummeted by 40% in 2023, maintaining open and transparent communication with your investors is vital to maintain such an important relationship. In this episode, I hear from Michelle Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social media apps for women. Michelle launched P…
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With over 225 episodes of Dragons’ Den recorded so far, thousands of entrepreneurs have pitched their business ideas to leading investors. However, the show offers a lot more than just investment. In this episode, I hear from Déj Doherty, founder of The Wholeleaf Company, the sustainable palm leaf tableware brand. Déj co-founded his company to redu…
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Welcome to “The Deep End,” a new series where we dive deep into the essence of fearless women. Meet Estée Lalonde, founder of the self-care brand MIRROR WATER and OG “YouTuber.” As a Canadian girl living in the UK, she set her sights on vulnerable vlogging long before it became a hashtag. Twelve years later, she has won the hearts of over a million…
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It’s 2024, and Kim has one thing to say to the haters, the naysayers, and the “Mad Sad Hags & Brads”… EAT CAKE (or starve, whichever comes first)! In this episode, Kim has a pressing question for The Desperados: is it Eat The Rich or Marry Rich? Because the same delulus that vehemently detest Oprah Winfrey for her riches think they can walk into Th…
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With episodes of Dragons’ Den often reaching millions of UK viewers, the show is a brilliant platform for entrepreneurs to seek investment while promoting their businesses. So in this episode, I wanted to speak to someone with first hand and recent experience of the show. Rohan Radhakrishnan, is one of the co-founders of Quarter, the acclaimed quar…
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Stop doing mental gymnastics... In this episode, Kim reminds the girls that if he didn't text you "Merry Christmas," he probably doesn't like you. She talks all things finding the perfect dress for her Naughty or Nice Holiday party and finally understands why Laquan Smith makes dresses for Lori Harvey and women on Ozempic—If you have even the sligh…
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UK angel investors collectively invest £1.5 billion per year and are believed to be the largest source of investment for start-up and early-stage companies. Angel investors can bring cash to your business along with contacts and advice too. In this episode, I hear from Mathilde Lacombe, founder of French skincare and supplement brand AIME. Having p…
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Here lies the body of the Rich Little Brokegirl who said the New York Subway changed her. After being burned, skinned, and then eaten up by New York's finest, it's been the best week of my life! This week, I learned that New York is the safest city in the world. A city where men do not harass women for merely existing, and as long as you mind your …
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It has been reported that the value of UK venture capital deals in quarters one to three of 2023 fell by 43.1% year-on-year while the number fell by 25.9% in the same period. However, VC deals are still being struck by innovative businesses. In this episode, I speak with Steve Tidball, co-founder and CEO of Vollebak, the material science-driven clo…
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When raising investment, it’s important to present prospective investors with your financial information as clearly as possible. This is where a data room comes into play. In this episode, I speak to Laura Fullerton, the founder and CEO of Monk, creators of the world’s first smart ice bath and cold water therapy app. After discovering that ice bath…
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According to Seedrs, investors spend an average of 3 minutes and 44 seconds reviewing a pitch deck so clearly, it’s crucial to create one that is sufficiently brief yet still conveys your business proposition to your target audience. In this episode, I hear from Venetia Archer, founder & CEO of Ruuby, the UK's leading at-home beauty & wellness serv…
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Sure, I could pretend like my life is perfect, but it's f**king not. I feel failure, I compare myself, and I can be insecure. I may know exactly where I want to go, but I have no f**king clue how to get there. Life is hard, and the highlight reel represents only a fraction of the struggles and challenges we face every day. I am excessively distress…
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Meet the Real Sisters of Beverly Hills! In this episode, Kim is joined by Celine and Joline Nehoray, the founders of Beverly Hills Lingerie, for a lesson on keeping it real and spotting the fakes. Born and raised in the land of housewives and bombshells, this duo powered their beauty and brains to build a business grounded in unapologetic confidenc…
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Although securing cash is the key objective when raising investment, money isn’t the only thing to consider. Many investors can offer vital support and advice too. Michael Tobin OBE is a serial founder, author and non-executive chairman of several international businesses and CEO of technology company Telecity from 2002 to 2015, Michael grew the co…
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Pretty privilege is not inflation-proof! In this episode, Kim details her plan to count her blessings and stack her coins. She's focused on finding herself again, and by finding herself, she means the manic, 6am rising, workaholic version. She's been a little too quiet lately! Kim opens up about how her cleaning lady robbed her in broad daylight an…
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Having decided to raise investment for your business, it’s important to prepare your financials so that prospective investors can assess the inner workings of your company. Given everyone can find business finances complex to get their heads around, I wanted to talk to someone who didn’t come from a financial background but has totally smashed it i…
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Everyone is skin and bones thin… Kim coins it as the pregnant Bella Swan era, sickly, grim, and frail. While this next question may sound tone-deaf and insensitive, she wonders if modeling agencies will start feeding the models Ozempic. If alcohol is a public health crisis, then New Yorkers are the Walking Drunk. Kim vows to clean up on the cocktai…
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Valuing your business is one of the most important yet challenging aspects of raising investment. It’s important to be realistic while also not underselling your proposition. In this episode, I hear from Ed Lee, founder & director of investment and consultancy firm Bowbridge Capital. Ed and his team work alongside business owners to implement growt…
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“The b*** is out of the bag,” and it's officially time to GROW UP! In this episode, Kim is joined by the original fashion girl, Brittany Hampton, for a lesson on finding confidence amidst the chaos. You may know her from the early-2000s cult classic, House of DVF, but it's time to get to know the woman behind the iconic personality. In Brittany’s w…
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One of the most challenging aspects is knowing when the right time is to seek investment for your company. If too early your business may not be ready, however, if too late you may slow down its growth potential. In this episode, I speak with Jo Fairley, co-founder of the renowned chocolate company Green & Blacks. Jo co-founded the business in 1991…
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Welcome to Sad Girl City. Kim has fully embraced "F*K LOVE" core and invites you to join her trauma bonding session. Just kidding, she's a certified hypocrite, and with fall in full swing, the city is teeming with young, hot, successfuls, and she's once again ready to fall for someone's unhealed son. Kim confronts her relationship with food, liars,…
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Approaching and meeting investors can be one of the most daunting aspects when growing a company. From knowing where to find the right ones to crafting your elevator pitch, there is a lot to consider. In this episode, I speak with Francesca Smith, founder of Frankie’s: a membership for businesswomen that helps them connect, collaborate and engage w…
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Wake up! America has a loneliness problem. In this episode, Kim is joined by fellow podcaster and master of thought, Gabriel Ornelas, for a lesson on healing through relationships. Consider this your sign to move past "what can you do for me" relationships and build lasting connections. From his days as the cool kid in Hollywood to maturing through…
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With Barnardo's reporting that on average clothing items are only worn 7 times before they are thrown away, the fashion industry is clearly responsible for overproduction and excessive use of resources. However, many emerging brands are encouraging their customers to shop more mindfully to reduce their personal environmental impacts so I was keen t…
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When building a business from scratch, founders have an opportunity to consider the environmental impact of all their activities, including work travel. According to Statista research, 81% of global travellers believe sustainable travel is important, however, 43% of respondents to a Booking.com survey said they “never, rarely or sometimes” manage t…
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When starting and scaling your business, it’s important to consider the impact of your supply chain on not only the planet but also people too. 88% of respondents to an OpenText survey said ‘they prioritise buying from companies that have ethical sourcing strategies in place’, while 64% of 18-24 year-olds surveyed said they would never buy from a c…
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When starting a business, founders have the opportunity to start with a clean slate as well as start as they mean to go on. So the aim of this season is to share as much as we can on how businesses can start with ethical practice at their core. We’re all aware of how certain industries do a lot of damage. For example, fashion is responsible for 10%…
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College dropout turned CEO: In this episode, Kim revisits a Summer 2022 conversation with her friend and fellow female founder, Akilah Releford Gould. From mixing face masks in her dorm room to building Mary Louise Cosmetics, Akilah breaks down the power of gratitude. Kim gets all the details on Akilah's engagement to music executive Andrew Gould a…
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Stop idolizing skinny people on the internet. In this episode, Kim is joined by former Wilhelmina Model, Marta Montana, for a look inside the world of Body Dysmorphia. From counting calories to counting the hours between meals, Marta battled with a toxic fixation on her silhouette. When she started earning a living from the image in the mirror, her…
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Sustainable and ethical behaviour isn’t limited to environmental practices. It translates into all areas of business including providing opportunities for people who may find themselves excluded from the workforce. Alex Head is the founder of the leading sustainable catering company, Social Pantry. As one of the first 15 UK companies employing ex-o…
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Relationships are everything. In this episode, Kim opens up about feeling stuck, stressed, and stagnant, and how trusting the process and putting yourself in positions to meet connectors is the ultimate aid. Spoiler alert: it landed her a new gig! She takes a trip down memory lane and recalls her 16-year-old lesson about why you should never buy a …
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The amount of plastic produced in a year is roughly the same as the entire weight of humanity. EarthDay.org reported that humans use about 1.2 million plastic bottles per minute in total. Approximately 91% of plastic is not recycled. Everyone is aware that we need to use less plastic every day and new founders have the opportunity to lead the way o…
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From Party Girls to Beauty Insiders: In this episode, Kim is joined by Sabrina Sade and Jade Beguelin, the founders of 4AM Skin, to compare notes on the social dance of starting a business. After a shot of tequila at a 2019 Art Basel party, 4AM was born, and apart from its cult following, it has since been featured in Vogue, W Magazine, and Busines…
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Lesson #1: Bet on Yourself. In this episode, Kim is joined by Kandace Banks, the creator of TikTok's viral series, #ThanksKandaceBanks, for a lesson on milking your resources. Consider this the blueprint for leaving your job and chasing your dreams. Kandace shares how she utilized a 9-to-5 to fund her passion and maximized every single moment. From…
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