The Briony Kennedy Lifestyle Edit

Why is gut health important?The gut breaks down the foods you eat and absorbs nutrients that support your body’s functions. The importance of the gut to our overall health is a topic that Briony and Jaq hold close to their hearts, or rather close to their tummies. They discuss:Signs of an unhealthy gutThe worst foods for gut healthOther factors that influence gut healthThe best foods for gut healthThe role of collagen to support gut healthHow to improve overall wellbeing with a healthier approach to gut health*It is important to consult with the correct medical advisors to understand the correct dietary advice for you.

This week Briony and Jaq again chat with Personal Image Consultant Briony Croft, to discuss the topic of Sustainable or Circular Fashion.How to create your wardrobe sustainably:The fashion industry is is responsible for 10% of the worlds carbon emissions each year with 500,000 tonnes of textiles being discarded into landfill each year. So what can we do to help? Start with the base. Invest in a high quality materials and ethical sourced, neutral base.Always be prepared - avoid browsing.Circular fashion economy - Airrobe, brands supporting buy-back and repair warranties.Textile Recyclers rather than Op Shops.

This week's episode includes a visit from long time Adorn collaborator and personal image consultant, Briony Croft. Briony discusses with Briony and Jaq the concept of your image and why it is important in business. Image and the psychology of image. The concept of you are what your wearBehind each individual is a story, help people understand the story by communicating who you arePersonal Branding - we all have oneFashion vs. StyleFashion is following. Style is influencing.The Golden Ratio - the mathematical equation that creates harmony and proportion in all that mother nature does. It can be used for human proportion and creating a wardrobe also.

Do you love your passion so much that you have dreamed of turning it into a business? How do you know if your passion will be a viable business or do you have what it takes to be successful. Have you always asked yourself, 'What if?'.This is an honest and reflective discussion where Briony shares her own path from being a make up artist, to owning her own beauty salon, to pioneering one of the most successful online make up brands in Australia. Her knowledge and path of self-belief over 15 years is an amazing story of survival.Create a checklist for yourself on the steps to take before taking the leap. Hear her advice about setting goals, boundries and learning if you have what it takes to fulfill your dreams.

Hard economic times can mean our personal wellbeing programs can be impacted. It's a big adjustment to assess what in life is essential and what is luxury. However it's important to maintain wellbeing while weathering economic ups and downs. In this episode of the Briony Kennedy Lifestyle Edit, Briony discusses some simple strategies to not only save money but how to maintain wellbeing and prioritise your health. Some points covered include:Household expenses, food shopping and cooking on a budget.Enjoying life and maintain social outingsMinimising wasteMaintaining Physical & Mental healthWays to save on cosmetics and skincare to ensure self-care.

Is circular beauty possible or is it just another unobtainable goal we set ourselves in a society that strives for perfection in everything? In this latest episode of The Briony Kennedy Lifestyle Edit Briony shares her passion for sustainability and how she knew her vision for a sustainable cosmetics and skincare brand was possible, even when others didn't.We discuss:Briony's foundations in sustainabilityHer vision for creating a sustainably beauty and cosmetics brandKey sustainable ingredients and why synthetic is sometimes better than naturalThe four key principles of circular beautyWhat does Adorn do as an active participant of circular beauty