Send us a text This week, Shannon and Emma are joined by their long-time friend and all-round creative powerhouse Rosie Madison - Radio 1 DJ, artist, and founder of Harrogate House. 🎨🎧 In this fun and feel-good episode, the girls chat about Rosie’s journey from radio to running her own art brand, what creativity means to her, and how she stays grounded while juggling it all. They also reminisce about her friendship with Shannon, their collaborations through Dotty Bridal, and the importan...

Send us a text This week on Bestie and The Boss, Shannon and Emma sit down with their long-time friend and PR powerhouse Alex Mason - founder of Alex D Mason PR and the creative force behind The FIL Club, a networking community for professionals in the fashion, interiors, and lifestyle worlds. ✨ In this chat, Alex shares his journey from retail beginnings to running his own consultancy, how personal branding can make or break a business, and why authentic relationships are the secret to ...

Send us a text In this episode, Shannon and Emma dive into one of the biggest conversations in bridal right now - the rise of weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and how they’re impacting brides-to-be, body confidence, and the entire dress shopping journey. 💍💬 From the pressure to slim down before the big day to the realities of dress fittings and alterations when your body is changing, the girls unpack it all with honesty and empathy. They explore how the bridal industry can support women t...

Send us a text This week, Shannon and Emma sit down with the incredible Hayley Paige to talk all things bridal — from finding your dream dress to discovering your true self along the way. Expect laughter, inspiration, and that signature Hayley sparkle in this must-listen episode of Bestie and The Boss. 💍✨ Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube TikTok: @DottyBrida...

Send us a text Shannon Martin gets candid about Dotty Bridal’s exciting move to Wakefield — the highs, lows, and hard truths of growing a small boutique into a full-blown bridal empire. Expect laughs, lessons, and plenty of behind-the-scenes drama from the world of weddings. 💍✨ Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube TikTok: @DottyBridal Shop the Collection: Dot...

Send us a text Join Emma and Shannon as they chat to fellow bridal shop owner Emily. Emily owns Emily Bridal in Sheffield, and let's us behind the curtain in how she met Shannon, and how Emily Bridal and Dotty are healthy competition! Find Emily here: Instagram: emilybridalwear Web: www.emilybridalwear.co.uk Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTub...

Send us a text Join Emma and Shannon as they chat with Social wedding content creator, Jamie Doddy. They dive into what a social content creator can do at your wedding, why it's better than having your bridesmaid do it, and what Jamie loves most about her job. Find Jamie here: Instagram: @thesocialweddinguk Web: www.thesocialwedding.co.uk Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_...

Send us a text Join besties Emma and Shannon as they chat about what's gone wrong on people's wedding days and reading out all of your bridal SOS stories! P.s Coco, Shannon's dog makes an appearance! Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube TikTok: @DottyBridal Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store

Send us a text On today's episode, besites Emma and Shannon chat to General Manager of the Woodman in Huddersfield, Jordan Thomas Lee. They ask all the important questions; like what time the bar shuts at the venue, where you can get wedding ready, and what alcohol is on tap! Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube TikTok: @DottyBridal Shop the Collec...

Send us a text Want to hear about what it's like to work at Dotty Bridal? Join Shannon and Emma as they quiz Dotty's Assistant Manager Hayley about what it's like being one of the faces of Dotty Bridal! Instagram: @dottybridal Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube TikTok: @DottyBridal Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Onlin...

Send us a text Join Shannon and Emma this week, as they explain what a sample dress is, and how Peggy stores (the bridal outlet of Dotty) works. They chat about how sustainable it is to buy a sample gown, how they source for Peggy stores and their vision for the future. Instagram: @dottybridal Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dott...

Send us a text Join Shannon and Emma today as they chat about whether it's ok to say no to being a bridesmaid or not. They chat bridesmaid spreadsheets, multiple hen dos, and whether bridesmaids should wear white! Instagram: @dottybridal Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk Website and Social Links: Website: Dotty Bridal Instagram: @DottyBridal Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube TikTok: @DottyBridal Shop the Collect...

Send us a text Join Shannon and Emma this week as they chat about Stress with guest Tabby Kerwin. They chat about stress in the work place, therapy and coaching and how important it is to offload to the right person! Instagram: @dottybridal web: www.dottybridal.co.uk Hosts and Guests: Hosts:Shannon: Boss; Founder and Owner of Dotty BridalEmma: Bestie; Co-host and team member of Dotty BridalSpecial Guest:Tabby Kerwin: Speaker, Best-selling Author, and CoachTimecodes: 00:00 - 02:00: Intro...

Send us a text Join Shannon and Emma for Season 2 of Bestie and the Boss! Did Shannon and Emma survive the school holidays?! They chat about how they cope during the school holidays, how they don't actually do it all (who can?!), and how the kids are 8 going on 18! Instagram: @dottybridal Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk Hosts and Guests: Hosts:Shannon: Boss; Founder and Owner of Dotty BridalEmma: Bestie; Co-host and team member of Dotty BridalTimecodes: 00:00 - 00:59: Introduction and d...

Send us a text In the final episode of series one, we discuss breaking the bridal mould and doing things differently! Off The Peg has always been my passion, and now I’m opening more stores and building my bridal outlet brand! Discover how this journey began and why the business model matters to me. Hosts and Guests: Shannon: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg" wedding dresses.Emma: Co-host with insights and big personality.PEGGY - Bridal done differently! Find PEGGY Bridal here: Instagram:...

Send us a text In this weeks episode Shannon answers all your burning questions about business! How it all began? Whats been our biggest challenge? How does she juggle being a mum and running her own business? And so many more questions …../ Find Dotty Bridal here: Instagram: @dottybridal Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk Hosts and Guests: Shannon: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg" wedding dresses.Emma: Co-host with insights and big personality. Timecodes: 00:00 - 01:00: Introduction to the p...

Send us a text How big are your tits?! This week’s episode is all about boobs!!! Big ones, small ones and how to make them look good in any outfit and even a wedding dress! This week we had the priveledge of chatting to the amazing Chantelle who is an expert in all things boobs!! Find Dotty Bridal here: Instagram: @dottybridal Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk Hosts and Guests: Host: Shannon: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg" wedding dresses.Emma: Co-host with insights and b...

Send us a text It's only now looking back that I realise why I developed adult acne and I can't believe I never fully understood why this happened to me? I knew at the time that my acne was bad as I suffered so much with lack of confidence but I tried my best to mask it with make up and pretend like nothing was wrong. I now look back and don't recognise that person and I have this amazing skin care to thank for giving me my confidence back! Find Dotty Bridal here: Instagram: @dottybridal ...

Send us a text This weeks episode sees us chatting to our first ever podcast guest and boy have we started on a high!! With quite possibly the best guest EVER!! Welcome Michael from The Undercover Waiters. Michael talks to the girls all about who The Undercover Waiters are? Brit school, Take That and not forgetting, our mutual love for the Yorkshire legend that is Jane McDonald!! Michael walked in the room fairly unknown to us and it's safe to say he left as a friend! We got on like...

Send us a text Are you getting married? Ready to start planning? Here’s the top 5 questions that you need answering?! Hosts and Guests: Shannon: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg" wedding dresses.Emma: Co-host with insights and big personality. Timecodes: 00:00 - 00:08: Introduction and background on Dotty Bridal's growth. 00:09 - 00:19: Emma's role at Dotty and her early days. 00:20 - 00:26: Discussion about Boomy's nickname and origins. 00:27 - 00:32: Shannon’s vow renewal and h...