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Hosted by Shannon Martin · business · EN-US
This is the place where bridal meets banter, business, and a whole lot of fun, with no room for fluff. Join hosts Shannon Martin – entrepreneur, owner of Dotty Bridal, and former Apprentice star – and Emma Pollard, the lively hostess and comedy queen who brings the laughs. Emma’s often the first face brides see at Dotty Bridal (also often in the starring role on Instagram posts). Her infectious humour (and flair for drama!) make her the heart of the boutique. Together, Shannon and Emma serve up a weekly dose of bridal gossip, no-nonsense advice, and plenty of cheeky stories. Whether you’re navigating wedding planning or just here for the giggles, they’ve got you covered with real talk, relatable tips, and a touch of sass. It’s the perfect blend of bridal insights and best mate banter – with Emma’s comedic flair and Shannon’s straight-talking business sense, you'll be laughing and learning all the way to the aisle (you may have already had a sne
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis is the place where bridal meets banter, business, and a whole lot of fun, with no room for fluff. Join hosts Shannon Martin, entrepreneur, owner of Dotty Bridal, and former Apprentice star, and Emma Pollard, the lively hostess and comedy queen who brings the laughs.
Bestie & The Boss is hosted by Shannon Martin. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S3, Ep 5: Creativity, Confidence & Catch-Ups with Radio Star Rosie Madison" (30 November 2025, 52 minutes), "S3, Ep 4: PR, Personal Branding & The Power of Connection with Alex Mason" (16 November 2025, 47 minutes), and "S3, Ep 3: Brides, Body Confidence & The Weight-Loss Injection Trend" (2 November 2025, 23 minutes).
Bestie & The Boss publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 24 episodes.
Booking probability for Bestie & The Boss is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bestie & The Boss requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bestie & The Boss's contact route on record: public web form.
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Shannon Martin hosts Bestie & The Boss, a business podcast with 24 episodes published.
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<p>Send us a text</p><p>This week, Shannon and Emma are joined by their long-time friend and all-round creative powerhouse <b>Rosie Madison</b> - Radio 1 DJ, artist, and founder of <b>Harrogate House</b>. 🎨🎧</p><p>In...
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<p>Send us a text</p><p>This week on Bestie and The Boss, Shannon and Emma sit down with their long-time friend and PR powerhouse <b>Alex Mason</b> - founder of <b>Alex D Mason PR</b> and the creative force behind...
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<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, Shannon and Emma dive into one of the biggest conversations in bridal right now - the rise of weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and how they’re impacting brides-to-be, body...
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<p>Send us a text</p><p>This week, Shannon and Emma sit down with the incredible <b>Hayley Paige</b> to talk all things bridal — from finding your dream dress to discovering your true self along the way. Expect...
Episode #1
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Shannon Martin gets candid about Dotty Bridal’s exciting move to Wakefield — the highs, lows, and hard truths of growing a small boutique into a full-blown bridal empire. Expect laughs, lessons...
Episode #7
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Join Emma and Shannon as they chat to fellow bridal shop owner Emily. <br/><br/>Emily owns Emily Bridal in Sheffield, and let's us behind the curtain in how she met Shannon, and how Emily Bridal...
Episode #7
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Join Emma and Shannon as they chat with Social wedding content creator, Jamie Doddy. <br/><br/>They dive into what a social content creator can do at your wedding, why it's better than having...
Episode #7
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Join besties Emma and Shannon as they chat about what's gone wrong on people's wedding days and reading out all of your bridal SOS stories! <br/><br/>P.s Coco, Shannon's dog makes an appearance...
Episode #6
<p>Send us a text</p><p>On today's episode, besites Emma and Shannon chat to General Manager of the Woodman in Huddersfield, Jordan Thomas Lee. <br/><br/>They ask all the important questions; like what time the bar...
Episode #5
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Want to hear about what it's like to work at Dotty Bridal? <br/><br/>Join Shannon and Emma as they quiz Dotty's Assistant Manager Hayley about what it's like being one of the faces of Dotty...
Episode #4
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Join Shannon and Emma this week, as they explain what a sample dress is, and how Peggy stores (the bridal outlet of Dotty) works. <br/><br/>They chat about how sustainable it is to buy a sample...
Episode #3
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Join Shannon and Emma today as they chat about whether it's ok to say no to being a bridesmaid or not. <br/><br/>They chat bridesmaid spreadsheets, multiple hen dos, and whether bridesmaids...
Episode #2
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Join Shannon and Emma this week as they chat about Stress with guest Tabby Kerwin. <br/><br/>They chat about stress in the work place, therapy and coaching and how important it is to offload to...
Episode #1
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Join Shannon and Emma for Season 2 of Bestie and the Boss! <br/><br/>Did Shannon and Emma survive the school holidays?! <br/><br/>They chat about how they cope during the school holidays, how...
Episode #10
<p>Send us a text</p><p><b>In the final episode of series one, we discuss breaking the bridal mould and doing things differently!</b></p><p><b>Off The Peg</b> has always been my passion, and now I’m opening more stores...
Episode #9
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this weeks episode Shannon answers all your burning questions about business! How it all began? Whats been our biggest challenge? How does she juggle being a mum and running her own business...
Episode #8
<p>Send us a text</p><p>How big are your tits?! This week’s episode is all about boobs!!! Big ones, small ones and how to make them look good in any outfit and even a wedding dress! <br/><br/>This week we had the...
Episode #7
<p>Send us a text</p><p>It's only now looking back that I realise why I developed adult acne and I can't believe I never fully understood why this happened to me? <br/><br/>I knew at the time that my acne was bad as I...
Episode #5
<p>Send us a text</p><p>This weeks episode sees us chatting to our first ever podcast guest and boy have we started on a high!! With quite possibly the best guest EVER!! <br/><br/>Welcome Michael from The Undercover...
Episode #6
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Are you getting married? Ready to start planning? Here’s the top 5 questions that you need answering?! <br/> <br/><b>Hosts and Guests:</b></p><b>Shannon</b>: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg"...
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Associate Dean of Residential Programs, University of Sheffield
Bridal Designer, Notebook Publishing
Harrogate House
Emily Bridal
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