Show Notes
In this episode of Life in Colour, I'm joined by the fabulous Kirsten Smith — wife, mum, midlife cheerleader, and founder of Bettyquette, a skincare brand born from resilience, honesty, and a whole lot of heart.
Kirsten and I chat about everything from business beginnings and travel tales to juggling motherhood and prioritising health — and how, through a season of adversity and illness, the idea for Bettyquette was born.
We talk about what it means to age with grace and grit, the surprising upsides of midlife, and why a good serum and a splash of champagne can go a long way.
Kirsten is a former early childhood teacher turned content creator and accidental founder of the award-winning skincare brand, Bettyquette. Based in Brisbane, Australia, she has spent the past decade sharing authentic, relatable life and style inspiration with her online community. Kirsten’s life took an unexpected turn when, at the age of 42, she began losing her eyesight and was diagnosed with a rare condition known as Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). The daily cocktail of medication she relied on to save her eyesight left her skin dry, dull, and dehydrated—yet nothing on the market provided the deep hydration her skin so desperately needed. Determined to find a solution, she created her own: a hydrating face oil. That one product became the foundation of Bettyquette, a natural skincare brand dedicated to helping women achieve healthy, glowing skin with products that truly work.
Follow Kirsten for life and style inspiration on Instagram and Facebook: @kirstenandco
Discover her skincare brand: @bettyquette www.bettyquette.com.au
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