Bestie & The Boss

About Bestie & The Boss

This is the place where bridal meets banter, business, and a whole lot of fun, with no room for fluff. Join hosts Shannon Martin – entrepreneur, owner of Dotty Bridal, and former Apprentice star – and Emma Pollard, the lively hostess and comedy queen who brings the laughs. Emma’s often the first face brides see at Dotty Bridal (also often in the starring role on Instagram posts). Her infectious humour (and flair for drama!) make her the heart of the boutique. Together, Shannon and Emma serve up a weekly dose of bridal gossip, no-nonsense advice, and plenty of cheeky stories. Whether you’re navigating wedding planning or just here for the giggles, they’ve got you covered with real talk, relatable tips, and a touch of sass. It’s the perfect blend of bridal insights and best mate banter – with Emma’s comedic flair and Shannon’s straight-talking business sense, you'll be laughing and learning all the way to the aisle (you may have already had a sneak preview 'chuckle' from of our regular Instagram posts!) Tune in each week for your backstage pass into the bridal world with your favourite bridal besties. Follow us on Instagram: @bestieandtheboss Quick note: Our episodes are manually transcribed by real humans (no robots here!), so if something sounds a bit wonky, blame it on human error – or maybe just Emma’s accent!

Publisher

Shannon Martin

Category

arts · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 May 2024

Latest episode

30 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Nov 2025

   S3, Ep 5: Creativity, Confidence & Catch-Ups with Radio Star Rosie Madison

   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...

2. 

   16 Nov 2025

   S3, Ep 4: PR, Personal Branding & The Power of Connection with Alex Mason

   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 ...

3. 

   2 Nov 2025

   S3, Ep 3: Brides, Body Confidence & The Weight-Loss Injection Trend

   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...