The School Runway

We all think everyone else has got it together at events. Lauren Jacques has 150k followers and was hiding in a toilet cubicle at the Dyson Christmas party. You're not alone.

This week Cara and Bronagh are joined by content creator Lauren Jacques — the woman behind Styled by Mrs J, who went from 15 years in corporate to full time influencer and has absolutely no regrets.

Lauren opens up about the reality of going viral and why it's actually the worst thing that can happen to your page, why building a genuine community matters so much more than chasing follower numbers, and the mental load of working from 6 am to midnight whilst everyone assumes you're just taking nice pictures.

There's also the most brilliantly honest conversation about social anxiety at events, why none of us are as confident as we look, and a wedding day story involving a three year old, a glass of orange juice and a silk dress that we will not be forgetting in a hurry.

Why going viral is actually bad for your page — and what really builds a loyal audience
The real hours behind full time content creation — and why the pressure never switches off
Social anxiety at events — hiding in toilets, being blanked and why showing up anyway is always worth it
Lauren's five beauty bag essentials — Estée Lauder Double Wear, hourglass concealer, the Zip device and more
The Mulberry bag her husband saved up to buy her and the wedding dress story nobody saw coming

Follow Lauren:
@styledby_mrsj on Instagram
@styledby_mrsj on TikTok

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Bronagh approached a stranger at a PR event like a long lost friend. That stranger is now on the podcast. This is how we grow.

This week Cara and Bronagh are joined by content creator Olivia Power — the woman Bronagh famously greeted at a Marks and Spencer's event as if she'd known her for years, despite having never actually met. It turns out they have mutual friends, grew up minutes away from Cara, and are basically the same person.

Olivia opens up about how a video of her husband collecting rubbish on a plane went viral overnight, accidentally launching her content career.
How Olivia went viral overnight and turned it into a full time career — the accidental content creator story
The mental load of being a content creator — why the pressure to post never really switches off
Turning up to events alone and why it's always worth it even when it's terrifying
Olivia's five beauty bag essentials — fake tan, Nars concealer, rare beauty brow gel and more
The one wardrobe item she'll never part with — and why a pair of black Zara trousers deserve their own award

Follow Olivia: @oliviaecpower and @lifewiththemancs on TikTok and Instagram
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Cara and Bronagh are back from their Easter holidays. Cara survived Portugal on a £25 Easyjet flight. This week the girls cover the Victoria Beckham x Gap collab that nobody saw coming, Cara's ongoing beef with the 'clean girls' who have allegedly ruined Adidas for everyone, and how to style denim shorts without reaching for the Boston clogs.

There's also a deep dive into how both of them found their personal style over the years — from celebrity magazine mood boards, Y2K and WAG era inspo to dressing for real mum life.

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We are back! This week, we’re navigating the chaos of the school run, surviving the Easter holiday growth spurts, and questioning the astronomical price of kids' footwear. We’re also opening up the listener mailbag to solve your spring hen do and wedding guest dilemmas.

This Week
The School Shoe Scandal & The £90 Trainer Dilemma: We head to Bluewater to discuss why kids’ trainers now cost a staggering £90, and how to deal with an eight-year-old who thinks your fashion choices are "dead".
Hen Do & Wedding SOS: We tackle listener requests for specific event styling. From a May vineyard tour (think chic waistcoats and smart flat sandals) to a Parisian hen do involving macaron baking and karaoke (hello, elegant city shorts!), we’ve got your spring social calendar covered.
Summer Uniforms & Growing Pains: With the kids outgrowing their entire wardrobes just weeks before half-term, we discuss the struggle of the summer uniform haul. Plus, we ask the experts (you!): are growing pains actually a real thing, or just an excuse for a midnight snack?
The Vinted Occasion Hack: We share our top tips for finding "worn once" designer wedding guest outfits on Vinted, including some brilliant recent finds from Boden and River Island.

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Top of the morning! We are FINALLY here with the ultimate rundown of our Dublin trip for St Patrick’s Day. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to book that possible child-free getaway, consider this your official sign!
We’re sharing all the secrets from our whirlwind 48-hour escape—from our stay at the luxe Leinster hotel to having a cosy drink in the snug of a traditional Irish bar while soaking up the atmosphere of live music and next level Irish banter.

This Week's Hot Topics
The Dublin St Patrick’s Day Miracle: We recap a weekend of surprisingly blue skies and gorgeous scenery. We’re diving into our favourite local spots, from the perfect espresso martinis to the legendary black pudding scotch eggs at Buckley’s. If you aren’t booking a flight by the end of this, you aren't listening!
The Gentle Parenting Debate: After encountering some gentle parenting firsthand on the flight home, we have to ask—does it actually work for you?
The Gatwick Karma Mystery: It wasn’t all shamrocks and sunshine! Poor Bronagh’s car took a nasty hit in the Gatwick short-stay car park. No note, no CCTV, and a very frustrating "scraper" to welcome her home. We’re talking car park etiquette and why we’re firmly believing in karma this week.
Call the Midwife: The Emotional Send-off: We’re getting properly emotional over the season finale. (Warning: Spoilers!)
The Easter Holiday Panic: With the schools breaking up for two weeks, the panic is setting in. We’re discussing our survival plans—from Stations of the Cross and Easter bonnets.

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