What The Pluck?

Send us a messageIt’s finally here, Pluckers… EPISODE 100.One hundred episodes of chaos, belly laughs, over-sharing, trauma dumps, beauty industry gossip, and you lot riding every wave with us, so for this milestone, we had to bring back the only guests iconic enough to handle it.The Mamma Pluckers are BACK.And this time… they’re in charge.We kick things off with The Mamma Plucker Hot Seat™, where our mums get full permission to grill us with zero rules, zero filter, and absolutely no mercy. Expect childhood chaos, embarrassing eras, beauty career confessions, and a few truths we probably weren’t ready to hear on record.Then we resurrect The Fashion Files, letting the mums react, roast and review our most “memorable” looks from industry events, award nights, and every outfit we’d hoped the internet had forgotten.And finally a wholesome moment (don’t get used to it) as the mums share what What The Pluck means to them & their favourite memories.This is pure celebration  full of love, laughter, draggings, nostalgia, and the most What The Pluck energy possible.Thank you for 100 episodes.Here’s to 100 more. 💖Support the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/

Send us a messageThe beauty industry used to keep EVERYTHING a secret…Now it feels like everyone is sharing EVERY trick, technique, and treatment online - and the whole industry is starting to look the same.In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most controversial topics in beauty right now: Gatekeeping vs Oversharing.Is oversharing killing creativity?Is gatekeeping selfish or smart?Are clients and competitors expecting too much access to your work?And where’s the line between educating… and giving away the craft you worked so hard to build?We’re breaking down:✨ How gatekeeping has evolved✨ The pressure to constantly give free value✨ Copying, competitors, and “same-service syndrome”✨ The impact of TikTok tutorials on originality✨ Why oversharing is exhausting — especially for educators✨ When gatekeeping is actually GOOD for your business✨ How to protect your creativity and keep your boundaries strongIf you’ve ever felt guilty for not sharing everything… or frustrated because everyone is copying everything… this episode is going to HIT.Share what helps. Protect what’s yours.Your creativity deserves boundaries.See you next week for another episode of What The Pluck! 💖Support the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/

Send us a messageJanuary hits the beauty industry different. The clients are broke, the treatments are broken, and everyone suddenly wants a “new year, new me” transformation… on a budget.In this episode, we’re diving into the truth about January in beauty — the trends that ALWAYS pop off, the red flags to avoid, and how to glide through the slow season without losing your mind (or slashing your prices).We’re talking:✨ The January trend forecast — what clients will actually book✨ Whether you should add new treatments or new boundaries✨ How to attract the “new year, new me” crowd without selling your soul✨ What to avoid in the quiet months✨ Why slow season isn’t scary — it’s strategicIf you want to start 2026 smarter, calmer, and with a January plan that actually works, this is the episode you need in your ears.New year, new energy. Same iconic Pluckers.Support the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/

Send us a messageYou started in beauty because you loved it — the creativity, the clients, the transformations, the buzz. But somewhere between the back-to-back appointments, the DMs, the perfection pressure, and the comparison trap… the joy got quieter. And the pressure got louder.In this episode, Jamie & Harriet dive into the moment your passion starts to feel like a problem — and what to do when the thing you once adored is now draining you. From burnout red flags, client pressure, social-media-fuelled expectations, and that guilt of “I should love this more”… we’re unpacking the very real emotional load behind working in beauty.Most importantly, we’re talking about how to get your spark back.How to reconnect with your why.How to evolve with your career instead of being crushed by it.And how to fall back in love with your craft — without losing your mind or your magic.If you’ve ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed, or guilty for not loving your job every second — this one’s for you. The industry needs you happy, not just busy. ❤️👇 Tell us your story:DM us or comment your own burnout moment or rediscovery.Support the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/

Send us a messageIt’s official, we’ve entered our villain era 💅In this episode, Jamie and Harriet are unpacking the phrase that’s taken over the beauty world what does it actually mean to embrace your villain era as a salon owner, educator, or beauty pro?Is it about finally saying “no” to clients who drain your energy?Is it calling out industry nonsense without being branded “difficult”?Or are we just… done being people-pleasers?Expect honesty, humour, and a few spicy confessions as the WTP duo talk about:✨ Setting boundaries without guilt✨ Why confidence is often mistaken for arrogance✨ How social media loves a villain story✨ And why a little chaos might just be the key to your glow-upSo grab your coffee (or cocktail), put on your metaphorical sunglasses, and step into your villain era with us, unapologetically.🎟️ Grab your Plucker’s Christmas Do tickets – now 40% gone! → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pluckers-christmas-do-hosted-by-what-the-pluck-podcast-tickets-1777659660899?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlSupport the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/