Barefaced Chat

Ep 21: Spiritual Awakening & Trauma — Rebecca English Williams on Truth & Transformation

In this transformative episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Rebecca English Williams to talk about spiritual awakening, trauma, and the truth that emerges when we face ourselves fully.
Rebecca shares her journey through healing, sisterhood, and self-discovery, including her psilocybin retreat experience — a turning point that opened her heart to truth, belonging, and inner transformation.
Together, Kelly and Rebecca explore what it means to awaken beyond the surface — to find peace after pain, and to rediscover who you truly are beneath the stories and survival.
💬 In this episode:
Spiritual awakening and post-trauma healing
The courage to face truth and reclaim identity
Psilocybin and expanded states of healing
Sisterhood, belonging, and connection
Transformation through vulnerability and awareness
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty, wellness, and being human.

Ep 20: Yoga Nidra, Burnout & Goddess Energy — Wise Heart Sam on Rest, Recovery & Reconnection

In this soul-soothing episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Sam from Wise Heart — a guide and teacher helping women reconnect with their bodies through rest, ritual, and self-compassion.
Together, they talk about burnout, rest shame, and the power of slowing down, exploring how Yoga Nidra and Goddess energy can bring deep healing and belonging back into our everyday lives.
💬 In this episode:
Why we feel guilty for resting (and how to unlearn it)
Understanding burnout and the body’s wisdom
Exploring Goddess energy and feminine restoration
The healing art of Yoga Nidra and stillness
Reconnecting with your body, breath, and belonging
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty, wellness, and being human.

Ep 19: Being a Woman in Business — Barbara I’Anson on Grief, Growth & Grit

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Barbara I’Anson — a woman who embodies strength, leadership, and honesty — to explore what it truly means to be a female boss in business.
Barbara shares her story of navigating success and grief, power and vulnerability, and how she’s built a career around authenticity, bravery, and heart.
This is a conversation about resilience, womanhood, and the reality of running a business as a woman — where confidence and compassion can (and must) coexist.
💬 In this episode:
Being unapologetically powerful as a woman in business
Balancing leadership, grief, and growth
Grit, empathy, and the art of managing a team
Redefining success through authenticity and purpose
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty, business, and being human.

Ep 18: Skin, Confidence & Reinvention — Michele Knowles Gets Barefaced

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Michele Knowles — a voice of wisdom in the aesthetics and skincare industry — to talk about confidence, reinvention, and what real customer service truly means.
From the power of great skin to the importance of human connection, this conversation explores what it takes to redefine yourself and build trust in an industry built on image.
💬 In this episode:
The connection between skin and self-confidence
What true customer care looks like in aesthetics
The art of reinvention — personally and professionally
How experience shapes empathy and leadership
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty.

Ep 17: Brides, Beauty & Boundaries — Chloe Ewer Gets Barefaced

Makeup artist, educator, and founder of Cheshire Makeup Company, Chloe Ewer sits down with Kelly Saynor for a heartfelt conversation about beauty, boundaries, and building a business rooted in authenticity.
From creating calm on wedding mornings to handling the pressure of perfection, Chloe shares how she’s learned to protect her peace, empower her clients, and grow her brand on her own terms.
💬 In this episode:
The art of balancing creativity and confidence
How boundaries build better client relationships
Chloe’s go-to products and pro tips for glowing brides
Life lessons from years of freelancing
Why personal growth matters in beauty
🎧 Listen to more honest conversations on Barefaced Chat, where we go beyond aesthetics to talk about real people, real experiences, and what beauty truly means.

Ep 16: Skin, Strength & Surgery — Sienna’s Brave Story

At just 14 years old, Sienna Pountain has already faced more challenges than most of us will in a lifetime.  Living with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) and recovering from her third surgery, Sienna joins Kelly Saynor on Barefaced Chat to share her love for skincare, the struggles she faces with her skin, and her dream of one day launching her own skincare brand.  
A conversation about strength, resilience, and passion — told through the eyes of a remarkable young woman.  
🎙️ Watch, listen, and be inspired.  
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Ep 15: How Oral Health Impacts Whole-Body Wellness — with Dr. Janine Yazdi-Doughty

Your mouth tells a bigger story than you think.
In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Dr. Janine Yazdi-Doughty, dental surgeon and public health advocate, joins Kelly Saynor to explore the powerful link between oral health and whole-body wellbeing — and what early intervention and prevention can really achieve.
From everyday dental care habits to understanding how oral health impacts everything from inflammation to confidence, this is a must-listen for anyone who cares about long-term wellness — inside and out.
💬 In this episode, we cover:
🦷 The mouth-body connection explained
💡 How early dental care prevents bigger health issues
🧠 Public health and prevention insights
🌿 Why your smile says more than you think
 
Dr. Janine’s approach to dentistry is changing the way we think about care — not just treating the mouth, but understanding its role in our total wellbeing.
🎙️ Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — real conversations about skin, health, and the people shaping confidence from the inside out.

Ep 14: Changing Beauty Education — Hannah Curlita on Diversity & Inclusive Skin Training

She’s a beauty educator, business founder, and advocate for true inclusivity in aesthetics.
In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Hannah Curlita, founder of Curlita Beauty Clinic & Academy, joins Kelly Saynor to talk about transforming her beauty career into a mission — one that empowers others to treat every skin type with care, respect, and understanding.
From the classroom to the clinic, Hannah is reshaping what beauty education looks like — making diversity, representation, and sensitivity the standard, not the exception.
 
💬 In this episode, we explore:
– Diversity and representation in aesthetics
– How Hannah built Curlita Beauty Clinic & Academy
– Why education is the key to inclusive beauty
– The importance of training across all skin types
– Changing how future professionals approach skincare
 
It’s an inspiring conversation for anyone who believes beauty should be for everyone — and that education is where true change begins.
 
🎙️ Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — real conversations about skin, confidence, and the people shaping the future of beauty.

Ep 13: The Truth About Beauty Trends — Grace Day Gets Barefaced

From glossy magazines to Instagram skincare shelves — Grace Day has seen the beauty industry from every angle.
As a writer, editor, influencer, and trained aesthetician, she joins Kelly Saynor to talk about what really works (and what doesn’t) in the world of beauty.
They dig into the rise of transparency, the pressure of online influence, her hit “Weekly Shop” series, and the truth behind today’s trending products.
It’s smart, refreshing, and full of honesty — the kind of conversation every beauty lover needs to hear.
💬 Topics we discuss:
– The influencer landscape today
– Navigating press and product culture
– Skincare advice that actually works
– Transparency in the beauty space
– The reality of being both editor and creator
 
🎙️ Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — the podcast that strips back the filters on beauty, business, and being human.

Ep 12: From PR to Self Acceptance — Lucy Yates on Acne Scars, Image & Motherhood

She’s navigated the polished world of PR and corporate communications — but behind the scenes, Lucy Yates has her own story of scars, self-image, and self-acceptance.
In this episode of Barefaced Chat, we talk about acne scarring, motherhood, and what it truly means to redefine beauty on your own terms. Lucy opens up about confidence, communication, and how vulnerability became her greatest strength.
🎧 Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — real stories, raw conversations, skin-deep truths.