Joanna opens up about her time on Love Island and the parts viewers never got to see. From feeling left out in the villa, to how certain moments were shaped, to being labelled “moody” when the reality was much more emotional behind the scenes — this is her honest reflection, in her own words.

She also talks about the pressure of coming out of Love Island, dealing with trolling, having no work lined up, and spending her savings trying to network and build a career. It wasn’t the glamorous overnight success people imagine… but it taught her resilience, and years later she’s proud of what she’s built.

If you’ve ever wondered what Love Island is really like beyond the edit — and what life after the villa actually feels like — this episode is for you.

💅🏻 Welcome to UnPolished, the place what the girls and the gays are yapping about

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STARRING:

Joanna Chimonides

https://www.instagram.com/joannachimonides/

THE TEAM:

Thomas Drachkovitch - Executive Producer & Founder, DBG

https://www.instagram.com/tommyy_tsunamii/

Jessica Pearce - Creative Director & Producer

https://www.instagram.com/jessica.pearce/

Denzel Southern - DOP & Editor

https://www.instagram.com/mavthefilmmaker/

Isabel Walsh - Creative Producer

https://www.instagram.com/isabelll_12/

Olivia Jieftara - Social Media Manager

https://www.instagram.com/amolivia____/

Sarmad Saleh - Legal Services

DREAM BAY GROUP

https://www.instagram.com/dreambaygroup/

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Girls Talk is where your favorite influencers answer JUICY followers' submitted questions, giving their honest opinions on if you’re in the right … or just a hot mess.🌶️💬✨

In this episode, Bex and Laila (the ultimate besties) invite you to spend time with them as they get glammed up and open up about their personal experience and share their heartfelt yet slightly chaotic advice. From checking his phone to spotting red flags early, Bex & Laila spill all.

If you love A GRWM, chatty podcast, or your fyp is just dating advice - this one’s for you!

💅🏻 Welcome to UnPolished, the place where the girls and the gays SPILL THE TEA!

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STARRING:

Laila Paul

https://www.instagram.com/lailapaul7/

Bex | Rebecca Scarrott

https://www.instagram.com/__bexbeauty__/

THE TEAM:

Thomas Drachkovitch - Executive Producer & Founder, DBG

https://www.instagram.com/tommyy_tsunamii/

Jessica Pearce - Creative Director & Producer

https://www.instagram.com/jessica.pearce/

Denzel Southern - DOP & Editor

https://www.instagram.com/mavthefilmmaker/

Isabel Walsh - Creative Producer

https://www.instagram.com/isabelll_12/

Georgina Bobb - Production Manager

https://www.instagram.com/georginabobb_/

Olivia Jieftara - Social Media Manager

https://www.instagram.com/amolivia____/

Tatiana Chryssolor - Studio Intern

https://www.instagram.com/tatianachryssolor/

Sarmad Saleh - Legal Services

DREAM BAY GROUP

https://www.instagram.com/dreambaygroup/

#RelationshipTalk #FriendshipTalk #ToxicRelationship #GirlsTalk #Rebecca Scarrott #LailaPaul #QnA #GossipGirl #ContentCreator #LifeStory #RelationshipAdvices #Influencer #RealConversation #RedFlags #CheatingSigns #GetReadyWithMe #GRWM #TikTokDating #SoftLaunch #EmotionalCheating #ModernDating #GirlPodcast #RelationshipTok #DatingTok #Manifesting #Manifestation #MakeUp #Yapping #Beauty #Fashion #LifestyleContent #LondonLife #Views #Popularity #Subscribers #ContentCreator #UKInfluencer #UKCreators #Trending #UnPolished

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking UnPolished episode, we sit down with Komal Nambiar — creator, TikTok & Instagram voice of the youth, and the lively host of the B4 U Call Me Crazy podcast, to unpack a question we’ve all screamed into the void at 2am: “Why does my life feel so random?!?” 🎢📍

But even someone who’s constantly creating, questioning, and going with the flow can hit forks in the road. Komal’s journey– moving between cities, building connections online, and trying to “figure it out” while juggling creativity and purpose — mirrors the uncertainty behind those late-night thoughts most of us hide. 🌒✨

This episode is a deep tarot reading from Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek — a warm, wise soul who brought spiritual insight and intuition to our conversations with creators and celebrities on The Tarot Tells All. Tragically, Fiongal and his partner Jamie lost their lives in the Air India crash shortly after this was filmed. We honour both their lives, love, and light in this episode 💛

So if you’ve ever felt lost, left behind, confused, ambitious, terrified, or wildly hopeful, this one speaks to you. Trusting the unknown? That’s the UnPolished way. 👀💖

This episode is for Fiongal, for Jamie, and for everyone still asking: What am I even doing?

Here’s your answer — it’s messy, magical, and totally worth the ride.

💅🏻 Welcome to UnPolished, what the girls and the gays are yapping about!

💋 Hit that Subscribe button & get the best of UnPolished every week.

STARRING:

Komal Nambiar

https://www.instagram.com/komal_nambiar/

Late Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek

https://www.instagram.com/fiongal_/

THE TEAM:

Thomas Drachkovitch - Executive Producer & Founder, DBG

https://www.instagram.com/tommyy_tsunamii/

Jessica Pearce - Creative Director & Producer

https://www.instagram.com/jessica.pearce/

Georgia Barnett - Director of Development

https://www.instagram.com/georgiabarnett2/

Gal Alkalay - Creative Director

https://www.instagram.com/galkalay/

Andrew Mizzi - Cinematographer & Editor

Kedar Babulgaonkar - 3rd Camera BTS Photographer

https://www.instagram.com/imkedaar/

Zak Ross - Editor

https://www.instagram.com/zakross320/

Sarmad Saleh - Legal Services

ONDA CREATIVE AGENCY

https://www.instagram.com/onda.creativeagency/

DREAM BAY GROUP

https://www.instagram.com/dreambaygroup/

#TikTokCreator #FiongalGreenlawMeek #GenZ #KomalNambiar #GenZLife #LifeUncertainty #TarotReading #MentalHealth #SelfLove #InstagramInfluencer #CreatorConversation #SoulSearching #SpiritualInsights #PopCulturePodcast #PopCulture #Queer #RelatableContent #NavigatingAdulthood #ContentCreator #LifeStory #RealConversation #PickACard #Healing #HealingJourney #Remembering #Yapping #LifestyleContent #AirIndia #Views #Popularity #Subscribers #ContentCreator #UKInfluencer #UKCreators #Trending #UnPolished