by Fiona Wood
This podcast aims to connect designers, brands and businesses with the ever growing community at byFionaWood. The future of shopping is personal, but digital. Today we aim to purchase mindfully, buying less and creating a carefully selected wardrobe tailored specifically to you. byFionaWood is a personal shopping business that is here to help you find the perfect staples, sourcing highly curated fashion, accessories, jewellery beauty, interior and homeware for a selected list of clients only. In addition to visual recommendations set by chat-based media, our weekly podcast is yet another source of conversational commerce in a digital world, and aims to connect designers, brands and businesses with the ever growing community at byFionaWood. With a strong focus on the connection between astrology and fashion, Fiona is joined by our resident astrologer Noura Bourni once a month to discuss the finer patterns and details that determine our shopping habits. Want to get in touch with t...
Episodes

Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Fiona sits down with Boyarde Messenger, the queen of customisation and wearable art, to discuss her journey into the world of painting on everything from Hermes Birkin bags to motorcycles. Boyarde brought together the art and fashion industries to create ultimate luxury- uniqueness, and confidence! To book a consultation with Boyarde Messenger, get in touch with the byFionaWood team via your usual conversation commerce platform or on email at fiona@byfionawood.com You can also find Boyarde and inspiration for your next wearable piece of art on instagram @Boyarde Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instagram @byfionawood

Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Our resident astrologer Noura Bourni is back on the podcast to discuss current shopping trends and habits that are moving away from the logo mania and bold, flashy styles we have been seeing in the past, and leaning more towards quiet, timeless luxury. Fiona and Noura discuss the importance of high quality fabrics and timless, everlasting style, as well as mindful shopping, and how this is a pattern that can be traced back, and seen in todays astrology. Noura offers a wide range of one-on-one astrological sessions via zoom or in person, from Natal Chart readings, guidance in navigating your Saturn Return to Tarot Card readings and much more. To book a session with her, get in touch with our team on email fiona@byfionawood.com or via your usual chat based media platform. You can also find Noura on instagram on @NouraBourni and via her website www.nourabourni.com Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instagram @byfionawood

Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Fiona sits down with the best kept secret within the global health and wellness industry; Charlie Hagan, to discuss how to achieve optimal health in all areas. From sleep and nutrition to the amount and type of exercise, Charlie leaves no stone unturned on his quest to give each client the oportunity to reach their maximum potential. To book a consultation with Charlie Hagan, or to discuss ordering his customised smoothie service, get in touch on email fiona@byfionawood.com or via your usual chat based media platform. Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instagram @byfionawood

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Fiona chats natural aesthetics with London based aesthetics doctor, Dr. David Jack. He speaks about his most requested treatments, and the simple, yet effective skin care products that he created with the aim of treating skin health from the inside out. To book a consultation with Dr. David Jack, or to discuss his product range, get in touch on email fiona@byfionawood.com or via your usual chat based media platform. You can also find Dr. David Jack on instagram at @drdavidjack Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instagram @byfionawood

Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Fiona discusses the importance of spotting counterfit products, and authenticating luxury products with Farida Patel, a fellow Hermes specialist in the luxury goods industry and founder of Bags by Appointment. With fake products supporting the likes of terrorism and fraud, Freddy is on a mission to cleanse the insustry of non-authentic bags, and is set to launch an authentication course both online and in person this month, where her team will teach buyers, sellers and collectors how to authenticate Hermes bags - which is so important! To learn more about the authentication course, or to take part in the course, get in touch via email on fiona@byfionawood.com or through your usual chat based media platform. Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instagram @byfionawood

Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Fiona sits down with the insta-famous Averik from The Pink Cooker today, to discuss all things vintage style cakes. Trending London-wide, and as delicious as they are beautiful, personalised cakes for special occasions and events have become the thing-to-do over the last few years or so. To order your vintage cake 6-8 weeks in advance, get in touch with the byFionaWood team on email at hello@byfionawood.com, or reach out via your usual conversation commerce platform. You can also connect with Averik from The Pink Cooker on instagram, and let yourself be inspired by her pink world of floral and bow embelished cakes by following her on instagram @ThePinkCooker This podcast aims to connect the designers and brands that Fiona works with, with her ever growing community at byFionaWood. Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instagram @byfionawood

Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Fiona speaks with fashion designer Patrick McDowell about his collections, and his view on aftercare. They discuss sustainability within the fashion industry and the importance of re-cycling and re-wearing garments, to give them a second home and a second life. After graduating from the prestigious Central Saint Martins school, Patrick took on the duty of reinventing the role of a conventional fashion designer. Showcasing his debut collection at London Fashion Week in 2018, the designer has since captivated the industry and those who share his vision for a more sustainable fashion industtry and shopping culture, creating an accessible circular solution for high end luxury garments. To explore Patrick's collecitons, or to discuss a custom order, get in touch on email fiona@byfionawood.com or via your usual chat based media platform. Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instragram @byfionawood

Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Our resident astrologer, Noura Bourni, is back to speak about the undeniable connection between shopping and fashion and astrology. Fiona and Noura discuss patterns in fashion and trends that have returned from the late 60s and early 70s, that can be found on the runways of Spring Summer and Fall Winter 2024. Noura Bourni specialises in reading and translating Natal Charts, which showcase styles, colours and themes that work to empower and embrace ones true self to reach maximum potentials. Get in touch to book your Natal Chart Reading, Saturn Return or Solar Return Guide with Noura, or find her on https://www.nourabourni.com and on instagram on @NouraBourni

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Fiona is joined by Rocky, the founder of London based jewellery brand Roxanne First. Rocky speaks about her personal journey into the jewellery business, and discusses some of her favourite designs from her collections. Roxanne First has recently opened a boutique on London's infamous Walton Street, which is located perfectly between Harrods and wonderful, iconic restaurants, and is a pop of colour and joy. To learn more about the pieces, get in touch with the byFionaWood team on email at hello@byfionawood.com, or reach out via your usual conversation commerce platform. This podcast aims to connect the designers and brands that Fiona works with, with her ever growing community at byFionaWood. Want to get in touch with the byFionaWood team, or chat with Fiona about any topics you heard on the podcast today? You can find us on instragram @byfionawood

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
In episode three, Fiona interviews Dr. Ewa Kania who has been a trailblazer in aesthetics medicine and healthcare innovation since earning her PhD in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in 2018. She is a female founder, and set up SkinBestie, where she passionately champions natural solutions for skin and hair regeneration, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. She is set to launch a new form of private members club in the heart of London in 2025 - she calls it a temptation free spacer where you are never forced to choose between self-care and having a social life. The concept of enoughness and the personal journey to reaching your full potential both in business and in ones personal life is discussed. Want to book a treatment with Dr. Kania, or want to chat about any topics you heard here on the podcast, get in touch with the team. Tou can find us on instragram @byfionawood https://www.instagram.com/byfionawood?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr