Lytt til As You Are with Sammi Jefcoate

Ending season two with the UK blogging queen, Lydia Elise Millen [@lydiaemillen]. Recorded in the comfort of her home, we chat about what she's been up to thus far this year, starting her YouTube platform after years on IG [and successfully killing it within months] working with brands, and her thoughts on dyslexia & her own blogging style...Let's do this.

Sometimes, you have the joy of meeting with someone you totally click with: Sam [@ssssamanthaa] is one of those joyous people for me. We 'met' on IG last summer, I proposed [we'll get into that] & as she was in London for a couple of days this Feb, all dreams came true when she said yes to my podcast invitation. Sam basically grew into adulthood online - having started her IG & YT age 19. She somewhat knowingly saw the potential of IG, and within a year of dedication to social media, had amassed one million followers. We talk about the ups and downs of the industry, her life and role within it, the importance of knowing what keeps you sane...and a little progress on our upcoming wedding. She's a true gem.

Ever bought detox tea or seen it endorsed on Instagram? Lucy [@thefashionfitnessfoodie] is here to help weed out such marketing bs. As a now 'full-time influencer' (or even - 'freelancer') Lucy's content focuses on honesty within the fitness world, and educating her audience on everything that encompasses fitness & food. On this episode, we chat about agency signing and the impact it has had for her (we're both with Sixteenth) the impact of having a following, and, of course, the fitness world. [https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gif]

We're back for the second half of season two: I am v.stoked to have Rachel Pitman as my first guest. Rachel & I met following a chat I had with Lucie [ep.009] regarding my desire for freckle tattoos. I went to see Rachel, & we ended up having some deep & engrossing chats - so naturally I invited her to join me here. Today, we talk about the process of cosmetic tattooing, there's a deep conversation regarding Rachel's personal experience with cosmetic surgery, and growing into womanhood. Really enjoyed this one - hope you guys do, too. P.S apologies for the background noise towards the end - some peeps getting v.into their office meetings.

Finally: a full-on, tattoo chat. Today's ep. is with Toby [@tattoosbytoby] who works at Seven Doors in London...we pretty much just talk tattoos. How he fell in love with them, ended up as a tattoo artist, his experience in the industry & advice for future tattooers. If you're into tattoos, or are curious about them & the industry - hopefully you'll be into it...Let's do this.