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Beauty Boss

Elle Ferguson on building a brand, why beauty starts within, and her foolproof tanning tips!

Season 2, Ep. 10

This week, we sit down with an unstoppable force in the beauty and fashion world, Elle Ferguson. From a General Pants merchandiser and co-founder of the fashion blog They All Hate Us to an influencer and model, this powerhouse has truly done it all. Now, she’s bringing her business know-how into her own company; tanning and lifestyle brand, The Elle Effect. We chat to Elle about her top tips for building a brand, why beauty starts from within, sharing a wedding hairstylist with the Biebers, her foolproof tanning routine and more!


Follow Elle on instagram @elle_ferguson


Hosts: Jacqueline Mey and Alanah Smith

Producers: Denis Duggan and Stacey Hicks


Email us at beautyboss@pacificmags.com.au 

Follow us on Instagram - @beautybosspodcast

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