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The Beauty Desk

The Beauty Desk

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What’s your relationship with your reflection?


Sarah Jossel sits down to talk beauty with everyone from A-list stars to those reshaping the industry.


As The Sunday Times Style columnist and beauty director-at-large, Sarah has interviewed some of the biggest names in the industry. But behind the glamour, there's always been a more honest, unfiltered side of the conversation. Join Sarah to learn what the stars really think, as well as their beauty tips and secrets.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

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Episodes
  • AJ Odudu on beauty secrets, natural haircare and confidence
    Aug 28 2026

    Broadcaster AJ Odudu joins Sarah Jossel at The Beauty Desk to reveal her ultimate skincare routine, natural hair journey, and top beauty secrets.


    From the humble red net she swears by in the shower to her go-to sunscreen and pimple patches, AJ Odudu talks honestly about confidence, self-care, and learning to truly love yourself. In this candid conversation, she reflects on growing up in Blackburn and navigating painful hair experiences without textured hair specialists to turn to. Plus, Sarah asks her about exercise, upcoming wedding plans, and the powerful mantra she repeats every time she walks into a room.


    If you enjoyed this, make sure to follow so you never miss an episode.


    You can watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel


    Host: Sarah Jossel


    Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal


    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times.


    To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.


    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    33 mins
  • Victoria Beckham on her multi million dollar make up brand and feeling ‘not good enough’
    Aug 26 2026

    Victoria Beckham exclusively reveals her skincare secrets, favourite treatments, and how she built a global brand, in this debut episode of The Beauty Desk with The Sunday Times Style columnist and beauty director-at-large Sarah Jossel.


    From the product that nearly broke her to her daily wellness routine and aesthetic treatments she swears by, Victoria Beckham reflects on overcoming self-doubt and feeling ‘not good enough,’ to running her global company and getting the advice of her teenage daughter. Discover how the pioneering founder transitioned from pop icon to cosmetic trailblazer in this candid conversation.


    If you enjoyed this, make sure to follow so you never miss an episode.


    You can watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel


    Host: Sarah Jossel


    Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal


    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times.


    To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.



    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    32 mins
  • Introducing: The Beauty Desk
    Aug 20 2026

    What’s your relationship with your reflection? Sarah Jossel, The Sunday Times Style columnist and beauty director-at-large, sits down to talk beauty with everyone from A-list stars to those reshaping the industry.


    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 min
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