What a lovely surprise. Earlier this week, we tuned in as usual to ‘Conversations of Inspiration’ podcast - a must-listen, for us, hosted by Holly Tucker – to discover that her interviewee this week was the lovely Ruby Hammer.

We’ve known Ruby for decades, and she’s grown even lovelier through the years. Her make-up knowledge is phenomenal; Ruby’s worked with the best, travelling to all four corners of the globe. And her entrepreneurial skills have always impressed us, first with the iconic Ruby & Millie, and more recently with her own, carefully-curated Ruby Hammer line, which has acquired a sprinkling of Beauty Bible Awards.

But it’s Ruby’s wisdom and warmth we’ve always been drawn to, and that really shines through this hour-and-a-bit conversation with our friend Holly Tucker – a veritable human dynamo, champion of small and creative businesses, and ace interviewer. She talks about ageing, menopause (and why it shouldn’t define us), about building her businesses, about love and family and inclusivity and so, so much more.

It’s a brilliant listen. And when there’s a break in the weather, we can’t recommend too highly that you lace up your outdoor shoes, get out there – and kill two birds with one stone, soaking up Ruby’s words while you get your steps.

Listen to Ruby on ‘Conversations of Inspiration’, here.

Meanwhile, you can explore Ruby’s website here. (And maybe treat yourself to a foot file, while you’re there; it’s our favourite EVER…!)

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