Motherhood, Comedy & Wrinkles: Ageing Disgracefully with Genevieve Turley
The Don't Buy Her Flowers PodcastShow Notes
Steph sits down with the hilarious and incredibly talented makeup artist Genevieve Turley. Known for her candid takes on beauty, motherhood, and life in general, Gen shares her journey from being a nurse in the Air Force to becoming a sought-after bridal makeup artist and an Instagram star with over 400k followers.
Gen is a freelance makeup artist and content creator helping women over 30 navigate the beauty industry. With a previous career as a burns specialist nurse in the RAF, Gen is on a mission for women to rethink the way they talk to themselves and encourages them to have a better relationship with their reflection.
We Talk About:
From Air Force Nurse to Makeup Artist - Gen’s unconventional career path and how nursing skills helped her in the bridal industry. Motherhood & Chaos - Juggling work, kids, and life admin, plus her thoughts on the early years of parenting. The Power of Comedy - How her love for Absolutely Fabulous, French & Saunders, and British comedy shaped her online presence. Beauty Standards & Aging - Breaking the cycle of unrealistic beauty ideals and why she champions real skin, real faces, and confidence. Instagram Fame & Finding Balance - The joy (and pressure) of content creation and why she still prioritizes her bridal clients. Supporting Women - Encouraging genuine compliments, shutting down negative talk, and lifting each other up.
This episode is sponsored by Anara Skincare, luxury, natural skincare without compromise. Use code DBHF20 for 20% off.
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