Love Laura Podcast

This week, Laura and Holly are joined by Gemma Murphy from Jack Murphy Jewellers for a brilliant chat about family, business, jewellery and everything in between!

Gemma gives us the inside story of Jack Murphy Jewellers, from her dad being in the jewellery trade for nearly 80 years and the family business celebrating 55 years, to becoming the youngest of four and eventually taking the business on herself.

We chat about the challenges of taking over during the recession, Gemma’s original plan to sell the business once things recovered, and how she ended up completely falling in love with it instead. From influencer marketing and changing jewellery trends to the complexity of gold prices, welded bracelets and the huge plans ahead for Jack Murphy Jewellers, there is so much to get into.

Gemma also opens up about life outside of work, moving house, her daughter and the incredible support she has from her husband Cathal, her family and friends.

Plus, we hear all about the infamous Jack Murphy Traitors event, quick-fire questions and Gemma’s favourite mindset: losers focus on winners, winners focus on winning.

Follow Jack Murphy Jewellers on socials and, as Gemma says… watch this space! ✨

September has arrived, which can only mean one thing… Holly’s season is here! 🍂 From cosy nights and autumn cooking to planning an autumn long weekend, Holly is fully embracing the new season - and she’s also fallen down a serious interior design rabbit hole as the plans for her house start to come together with new fabrics, wallpapers and plenty of inspiration.

Laura is back from an amazing holiday in Majorca, where she had some surprise guests, properly switched off and made the most of some much-needed downtime. She’s also navigating a big milestone as her son starts P1!

We’re chatting all things Love Laura, including the final week of the Belfast pop-up, how the store looked, what might be next, potential new units, Christmas plans and why the brand is now at a stage where the collections can really stand on their own. With the Autumn/Winter stock looking better than ever, there’s lots to be excited about.

We also chat about the launch of the Lifestyle Club, the new hoodies and tote bags, Laura’s plans for her new home and kitchen, Holly’s girls’ trip and the reality of keeping up with social media when it feels like a full-time job!

A very autumnal episode with plenty of Love Laura chat, house plans, holidays and what’s coming next. 🤎

A big catch-up this week! We’re celebrating 56.6K and 67.9K listeners, chatting all things podcast sponsorships and sharing some very questionable online shopping habits. Laura has been on ASOS, Vinted, ordering holiday clothes and treating herself to new sunglasses, while Holly has her own Amazon disaster to deal with!

We chat Laura’s new jewellery, Skingredients deliveries, birthday celebrations, I Will Find You on Netflix, the boys heading back to school and Holly’s in-laws’ gorgeous new house. Plus, cottage cheese breakfasts, McPolin Eggs, the ongoing fridge dilemma, Gerard’s obsession with shaving foam and deodorant, and Laura taking over the weekly shop!

This week on the Love Laura Podcast, Laura and Holly are catching up on a VERY busy few weeks! They chat all about how the latest WIW Pop-Up went, the logistics of loading in early for Belfast Fleadh, double shoot days and what it’s like being caught between sale stock and the next season launch.

They take you behind the scenes of a WIW board meeting - including the heated moments that happen when everyone is very passionate about the brand! Laura’s house has officially started, she’s getting her Pilates form sorted with Eliane from Smart Time Fitness, while Holly is embracing yoga and trying to de-stress… although Leaky Gut Gate is officially back 😂

Plus, Laura turns 40 and maybe celebrates a little too hard with her cousins, Holly books a last-minute trip to the North Coast, and the girls chat Copenhagen Fashion Week and the arrival of the new Autumn/Winter samples - including what they’re most excited to wear from the upcoming collection.

This week on the Love Laura Podcast, Laura & Holly are joined by the incredible Jennifer Rock - founder of Skingredients and The Skin Nerd!

Jennifer opens up about growing up in Ireland and her own struggles with her skin, which ultimately led her to study Beauty Therapy and completely change the direction of her career. She chats about becoming pregnant while studying, the drive and determination that came from that experience, and how her personal journey inspired the beginnings of her hugely successful skincare brand.

They talk all things business, including taking calculated risks, investing in your business before your personal life, the lessons Jennifer learned along the way and how she built an amazing team of Skin Nerds around her.

Jennifer also shares why skin health is so important, her approach to skincare, her AM & PM routines, writing not one but TWO books, and the connection between looking good, feeling good and confidence.

Plus, we hear about Jennifer’s amazing wife Kate, her life outside of business and so much more!

A brilliant chat about skincare, confidence, motherhood, marriage, business and following your own path. 🤍

Check Jennifer out here
https://www.instagram.com/jenniferrock/
https://www.instagram.com/skingredients/
https://www.instagram.com/theskinnerd/