Journeys unfolded: 5 Questions & 5 Facts - part II. with Charlotte Emily Price

by Brigitta Pasztor - January 26, 2024

Dear beautiful souls,

Welcome back to the second part of our series on the blog: 'Journeys Unfolded: 5 Questions & 5 Facts.' If you missed the kickoff, catch up on the exciting first part here. I'm thrilled to continue this journey with you, sharing insightful interviews that celebrate the richness of each individual's story. 🚀 As we delve into 5 questions and uncover 5 facts about our featured guests, let's continue creating connections and spreading positivity together.

In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Charlotte, a true embodiment of authenticity and positivity. In 'Journeys Unfolded: 5 Questions and 5 Facts,' Charlotte graciously opens up about her experiences with body positivity, the adventures in podcasting, the inspiration behind her hair transformations, the deep connection she maintains with her community, and the transformative power of discussing mental health. With an impressive following of 100k, Charlotte keeps it real, turning her platform into a space where everyone feels like a cherished friend. You can find her on Instagram, on TikTok, on YouTube and you can listen to her podcast here.

1. question: Your journey with body positivity radiates. Any self-love tips for turning a meh day into a fab one?

Charlotte: If I'm having a bad body image day, I always tell myself my favourite quote - 'talk to yourself like someone you love.' You'd never criticise your mum's body, you'd never pick apart the stretch marks on your friends legs... so why are you doing it to yourself? This quote made me realise that the relationship I have with my body is so important and that I didn't want to be horrible to myself any longer, life is too short. Reminding myself of this usually gets me through it to be honest, alongside some journaling of why I might be feeling that way. Then it gets all my thoughts out onto paper and can do something that fills me with joy. Typically dancing, doing something creative (like scrapbooking or a pottery class) or simply relaxing and taking it slow. Prioritising my needs and mental health is so important when I'm having a bad body image day so I really listen to what my mind and body needs in those moments.

2. question: Podcasting adventure — what sparked it, and what wild topics are you itching to explore on your show?

Charlotte: I've always loved creating long-form content online (hello Youtube!!!) so I thought this might be a fun avenue to explore. 'It's Your Life' allows me to speak to new people every week, which I long for as I spend most of my time working alone, as well as learn so much about the world and different people's life stories/experiences. I really wanted to podcast to emulate what I do on my other online platforms - raw conversations, honesty and real life situations being explored. I'm itching to have a guest on It's Your Life that will be willing to talk about bullying, from the perspective of a bully! However, I know this will be hard as I'm not sure anyone wants to openly admit to bullying others, even if it was years ago. I'm hoping that because I've had guests on before that have been anonymous it will encourage someone to step forward soon enough.

3. question: Hair transformation envy! Spill the tea on the inspiration behind the color change. Is hair a canvas for self-expression?

Charlotte: I've always wanted to do a fun colour change with my hair after playing it safe and only getting highlights. I adore the copper look so it was in my head for a while then I decided to just go for it. I'm so happy with the colour, I love how it suits my skin tone and feel a lot more 'me'. I just don't know how long I'll be able to keep the root tints up though because salon prices in London are CRAZY if I'm honest, haha!

4. question: Rocking more than 100k followers! How do you keep it real and stay tight with your awesome community?

Charlotte: I think honesty and integrity are my main values for my platform. I want my community to trust me, just like I trust them when I ask for advice or help. I love that the space has become a community rather than me just talking to myself online, I've been able to connect and find my people all through rambling (maybe too openly) about my life. I'm always chatting to everyone who DMs me, whether it's just about a skincare recommendation or a deep heart-to-heart about chronic period conditions. I love how diverse and incredible the people that follow me are and I genuinely consider everyone as my own big personal friendship group I never had.

5. question: Mental health advocate extraordinaire! Share a moment when you felt the power of opening up about mental health.

Charlotte: I think the first time I properly opened up about my mental health was a powerful one - I basically broke down on my Youtube channel in second year at university and shared my innermost thoughts. I remember feeling scared to share it but also knew that it could make a huge impact. I wanted people to know that it's okay to cry, to show emotion, to feel your lowest and ask for help. Without opening up about my mental health at that time, I don't know how open I would be now. It just felt like the right moment and so powerful when I heard people sharing their stories back. I knew I'd done the right thing!

+ 5 facts about Charlotte

* I got stung by a jellyfish when I was in Bali, and in turn found out that it was a myth to urinate on the wound. Oil and vinegar did the trick to ease the stinging - how random?!

* My favourite childhood snack was Jaffa Cakes and I would only eat them in 3s, no more no less.

* For a whole year, I watched Gnomeo and Juliet every night. My therapist told me it was because there was a lack of control in my life so playing the same movie every evening gave me a sense of control - so deep haha!

* I absolutely love to inject my life with colours, I've tried being a minimal/aesthetic/clean girl but it's just not me. I just LOVE when colour throws up on everything - my outfits, my home. Colour brings me so much joy.

* My dream is to own a cute independent coffee shop that sells books and wholesome gifts that I spend all my time devoting to make it a cool, inclusive, safe space

As we wrap up Charlotte's chapter, we've enjoyed a splash of realness. Thanks, Charlotte, for sharing your story in 'Journeys Unfolded: 5 Questions & 5 Facts.' Stay tuned for more genuine tales. Until then, keep it real! 🌟🎙️

Who would you like to see featured next? What questions do you have for our future guests? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let's keep this journey unfolding together! 🌟 #JourneysUnfolded #StayTuned

With love from B ♥

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