Barefaced Chat

Ep 11: Hair Loss, Creativity & Building a Video Business — Behind the Scenes with Sam Friend

For the first time on Barefaced Chat, the mic turns toward the man behind the camera. Sam Friend — videographer, storyteller, and founder of Friend Studios— joins Kelly Saynor to share his journey as both the producer of this podcast and a creative voice in the aesthetics and beauty space.
💬 In this very personal episode, Sam opens up about:
His journey of self-teaching in videography and creativity
Dealing with hair loss and letting go of identity
Creating “The Beauty Industry & Me” short film with Kelly
Building Friend Studios and helping brands find their unique voice
What it means to be behind the scenes — and finally, in front of the mic
Honest, raw, and inspiring — this episode is a rare look behind the scenes at the creative force shaping Barefaced Chat, and a story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of storytelling.
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Ep 10: Life in A&E, Aesthetics & ADHD — Julia Mansell Gets Barefaced

From the chaos of A&E to the precision of aesthetics, Julia Mansell has lived a career of contrasts. In this episode of Barefaced Chat, she sits down with Kelly Saynor to open up about life on the frontline, the transition into aesthetics, and the challenges and lessons of living with ADHD.
💬 In this episode, we dive into:
Life working in A&E and what it teaches about resilience
The shift from emergency care to aesthetics nursing
Living and working with ADHD — challenges & strategies
Human connection as the heart of care
Personal growth through multiple roles and identities
Raw, relatable, and deeply human — this conversation reminds us that growth often comes from embracing both chaos and calm.
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Ep 09: Reflexology & the Nervous System — Victoria Mitchell on Whole-Body Health

Reflexology isn’t just about the feet — it’s about the nervous system, connection, and whole-body health. In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Victoria Mitchell joins Kelly Saynor to share how she left the corporate world to build a career in care, healing, and real human connection.
💬 In this episode, we explore:
How reflexology supports the nervous system
The meaning of whole-body health
Building real connection through touch and care
Leaving the corporate world for a career in healing
A grounding, inspiring conversation that reminds us health and confidence go far deeper than the skin.
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Ep 08: The Future of Aesthetics — Julien Tordjmann on Innovation & Industry Insight

Where is the aesthetics industry heading next? In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Julien Tordjmann joins Kelly Saynor to share his perspective on innovation, product rollouts, and the changes shaping the industry’s future.
💬 Together, they dive into:
The latest innovations driving the aesthetics industry
What it takes to roll out products in a competitive market
Key insights from behind the scenes
Challenges and opportunities for practitioners
How the aesthetics landscape could transform in the years ahead
If you’re in the aesthetics industry — or simply curious about where beauty and skin innovation are heading — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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Ep 07: Inner Work, Outer Confidence — Rebuilding Identity with Carol-Ann Reid

Confidence doesn’t come from the mirror — it comes from the inside out. In this powerful episode of Barefaced Chat, Carol-Ann Reid joins Kelly Saynor to explore what it really means to rebuild identity through inner work, self-trust, and emotional health.
💬 Together, they talk about:
Confidence beyond the skin
Burnout, identity loss, and rebuilding with strength
The nervous system and its role in emotional resilience
Sisterhood, self-trust, and emotional boundaries
Why inner work is the foundation of true outer confidence
This is a raw and uplifting conversation that will resonate with anyone who’s ever rebuilt themselves from the ground up.
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Ep 06: From A&E to Aesthetics — Sharon Brown on Menopause & Sisterhood

My right-hand woman in both chaos and calm, Sharon Brown has been by my side for over a decade. In this episode, we explore what it means to wear multiple hats, A&E nurse, aesthetics manager, menopause champion, and why we trust each other with everything. A raw and real chat about safety, sisterhood, and hybrid careers in aesthetics.

Ep 05 : Aesthetic Stigma, Feminism & Pamela Anderson — Karen Cody Gets Barefaced

On Barefaced Chat, we sit down with Karen Cody, grants specialist, arts champion, feminist thinker, and proud founding member of Skin Club. We dig into aesthetic stigma in the arts, Pamela Anderson’s beauty evolution, the power of journaling, and women in leadership. It’s thoughtful, it’s honest, it’s the conversation we all need right now.⁠

Ep 4 : Autism, Acne & Afro Hair — Ollie Morgan Gets Barefaced

He’s not just my son, he’s one of the biggest reasons Glutaceuticals exists. Ollie Morgan opens up about acne, autism, afro hair struggles, and the realities of growing up online. This is the most personal episode we’ve done yet, and one that will resonate with every parent, every young person, and anyone who’s ever felt seen through a screen.⁠

Ep 03: Ageing Well with Confidence — Karen Thompson Gets Under the Skin

From Clinique counters to mother-daughter skin journeys, Karen Thompson has seen the beauty industry from every angle. In our first episode, we talk about ageing with confidence, being a lifelong model of self-care, and how her decades of experience have shaped her approach to skin, beauty, and wellness. Karen’s timeless wisdom will leave you thinking differently about what it means to age well.⁠

Ep 02: Filters & The Social Media Illusion — Molly Burrows Gets Real

She’s the digital voice behind our brands and the heart of our content. Meet Molly Burrows, social media exec, skin-thinker, and author of The Dysfunctional Nose and I. In this episode, we talk social pressure, filters, algorithms, brand loyalty, and what working in aesthetics has taught her about real beauty.