Episodes

  • Ep 9: REAL Life With A New born: Beyond The Bubble

    Ep 9: REAL Life With A New born: Beyond The Bubble
    Oct 6 2025
    Hi guys! Its that day again, and I am back with Episode 9 of The Nail Girl: Unpolished. This ep is a chat about the realities behind bringing your new born baby home. Lets go beyond the "bubble", lets get real. Its hard! And it's totally OK to say that. I go from trying to conceive, to lonely late night feeds, and how it can be isolating, overwhelming and a period of grief! And all of this is normal. I am here to tell you, you're doing an amazing job! So grab a cuppa or a wine, and lets get "Unpolished". I am forever grateful for every single listen, like and love! And if you want to connect, then give me a follow on my socials. All the details are below. Donna. x Instagram @thenailgirlunpolished @thenailgarden23 TikTok @thenail.g
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    30 mins
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    May 6 2025
    This is it, the official trailer for my new podcast, The Nail Girl: Unpolished. An exciting journey ahead, filled with meaningful conversations, nail joy and the roller coaster that is the life of a woman and mother. So hit that subscribe button, grab a cuppa, and lets get "Unpolished".
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    1 min
  • Ep 1: The Nail Garden Grew - How I Started Painting Tiny Artworks

    Ep 1: The Nail Garden Grew - How I Started Painting Tiny Artworks
    Jun 16 2025
    Hi!! And welcome to episode 1 of The Nail Girl: Unpolished. I am going back in time, and telling the story of how my business, The Nail Garden came to be, and how I went from finance to filling. With 5 years experience of working in the nail industry, through a pandemic, and how I started a business from nothing. Working with incredible women along the way, from my beautiful little cabin, I share the highs and lows of the journey, and why the podcast came to life. So come and join me for some laughs and deep chats, grab a hot drink, or a wine! and lets get "Unpolished". Gratitude and huge thanks for all your support, for tuning in. I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback, so leave a comment, and don't forget to give me a follow! I will be posting updates and content on all my socials, and you can find the details below. Donna. x Instagram & TikTok @thenailgirlunpolished @thenailgarden23
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    22 mins
  • Ep 2: Nail Fails, Mam Fails, Life Fails

    Ep 2: Nail Fails, Mam Fails, Life Fails
    Jun 30 2025
    Hey! I'm back with Episode 2 of The Nail Girl: Unpolished. In this episode, I am unpolishing alllllll the fails. Because lets face it, we have them everyday! And they can often grind you down. So lets unravel some of the nail tech fails, the parenting fails and all the other little rubbish moments, we have to endure. But I am here to remind you that its OK, and you can and will move on from them. Whether its wrote you off for the week, or its just started your day off on the wrong foot, you will bounce back, and eventually laugh. I promise. So grab a cuppa or a wine, and lets get "Unpolished". As always, I am forever grateful for every single listen, comment, like, follow! And if you want to connect, then give me a follow on my socials. All the details are below. Donna. x Instagram & TikTok @thenailgirlunpolished @thenailgarden23
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    29 mins
  • Ep 3: Launch That Business: Your Hustle Startup Guide

    Ep 3: Launch That Business: Your Hustle Startup Guide
    Jul 14 2025
    Welcome back to The Nail Girl Unpolished, for Episode 3! Do you have a business idea? A little side hustle you want to bring to life, or even make it your main show? Stop dreaming, and start doing. This episode is the pep talk you didn't know you needed. Join me for a guide on how you can bring it all to life. And it doesn't have to cost the earth. I will provide you with some tips and truths on how you can make your idea come to life. Trust me, you can do this!!! So grab a cuppa or a wine, and lets get "Unpolished". I am forever grateful for every single listen, like and love! And if you want to connect, then give me a follow on my socials. All the details are below. Donna. x Instagram @thenailgirlunpolished @thenailgarden23 TikTok @thenail.g
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    27 mins
  • Ep 4: The Self-Love Club & A Little Nail Joy

    Ep 4: The Self-Love Club & A Little Nail Joy
    Jul 28 2025
    Happy Monday guys, its Episode 4 of The Nail Girl: Unpolished! When was the last time you took a moment for you? Just 20 minutes of time for yourself? We find it so easy to take care of everyone and everything, but when it comes to ourselves, we are bottom of the list. In this episode, I am bringing you back to you! Reminding you to put yourself on that 'to-do list'. With some simple little self-care moments, you can achieve a new level of self love, that you might be lacking. And it doesn't have to cost you the earth. So grab a cuppa or a wine, and lets get "Unpolished". I am forever grateful for every single listen, like and love! And if you want to connect, then give me a follow on my socials. All the details are below. Donna. x Instagram @thenailgirlunpolished @thenailgarden23 TikTok @thenail.g
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    22 mins
  • Ep 5: Social/Unsocial media Talks: The Games, The Girl Gangs, The Goats

    Ep 5: Social/Unsocial media Talks: The Games, The Girl Gangs, The Goats
    Aug 11 2025
    Hello guys! And welcome to another episode of The Nail Girl: Unpolished. Today, lets talk social/unsocial media!! The fun times, the hard times, and the algorithm game we all have to play , if we want to succeed. I'm joined by my sister, Holli, who has smashed her social media. Holli has over 50k followers on Instagram, and she knows the social media rules! She has built a beautiful account, sharing corners of her home. As well keeping true to herself, honest and open. So grab a cuppa or a wine, and lets get "Unpolished".I am forever grateful for every single listen, like and love! And if you want to connect, then give us a follow . All the details are below. Donna & Holli. x Holli's Socials: Instagram & TikTok @athomewithholli Donna's Socials: Instagram @thenailgirlunpolished @thenailgarden23 TikTok @thenail.g
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    49 mins
  • SOS! I Think I'm Perimenopausal!

    SOS! I Think I'm Perimenopausal!
    Aug 25 2025
    Hey you lovely people! I am back with Episode 6 of The Nail Girl: Unpolished. And what a topic I have. One word, but so many challenges... PERIMENOPAUSE. You might already know its happening, or maybe you can't put a finger on why you're feeling a certain way. Tune in for an insightful chat about the wonderful years that are the Perimenopause. The good, the bad and the damn right ugly! I am "Unpolishing" the hardships that this period (pardon the pun) of life can bring, but also, what can we do to help with that self-confidence loss, and how we can OWN being in this stage of life. So grab a cuppa or a wine, and lets get "Unpolished". I am forever grateful for every single listen, like and love! And if you want to connect, then give me a follow on my socials. All the details are below. Donna. x Instagram @thenailgirlunpolished @thenailgarden23 TikTok @thenail.g
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    25 mins