The Imperfect Beauty

In this powerful and refreshingly real conversation, host Michelle Furey sits down with Dr. Rowena Hughes, Founder and Clinical Director of Blush Clinic, to talk about the evolving world of aesthetics, wellness, and what it truly means to age well — inside and out.From the rise of TikTok trends to the dangers of unregulated treatments, Dr. Rowena opens up about her mission to educate and empower people with honest, evidence-based advice. A qualified medical doctor with a background in hospital

In this inspiring and joyfully chaotic episode of The Imperfect Beauty Podcast, host Michelle Furey sits down with one of Ireland’s most creative souls — Claire Garvey, the internationally acclaimed couture designer known for her flamboyant style, fearless individuality, and heart as big as her imagination.From humble beginnings as a shy girl who once envied others’ confidence, Claire opens up about her evolution into one of Dublin’s most recognisable designers — a woman whose creations have graced

In this unfiltered and unforgettable episode of The Imperfect Beauty Podcast, host Michelle Furey sits down with one of Ireland’s most captivating drag performers — the fabulous Mia Gold. Known for her glitter, humour, and heart, Mia opens up about the highs, lows, and everything in between of life in drag — and what it truly means to live authentically in a world that doesn’t always understand you.Born in the Azores Islands of Portugal, Mia moved to Ireland at just eighteen years old, swapping

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The Imperfect Beauty Podcast, host Michelle Furey sits down with Kirsten Lyons, a leading cosmetic brow specialist whose artistry goes far beyond beauty. What begins as a chat about permanent makeup quickly evolves into a deep, inspiring conversation about identity, confidence, and compassion in an industry often judged by appearances.Kirsten opens up about her journey — from her early days in beauty and her first disastrous salon job, to finding her

Welcome to the very first episode of The Imperfect Beauty Podcast—where we celebrate real conversations, unfiltered stories, and the beautiful messiness of being human. For our inaugural episode, the mic is in the hands of team member Damien Douglas, who sits down with our host Michelle Furey, Managing Director and founder of Asetica Clinic and her right-hand woman Liz, Director of Patient Coordination. Think of this one as a warm, honest “open the doors and meet the people” episode.We start with