S1, Ep1 – In conversation with Francesca Ogiermann-White
13 February 2022
In our debut episode of Season One, Dr Reena is joined in Conversation with Francesca Ogiermann – White, Health and Beauty Editor-at-Large for Tatler Magazine and Founder of The Beauty Triangle.
CONVERSATION SHOW NOTES – THE RECAP
Francesca Ogiermann-White initially found herself torn between studying English Literature or Art. She ultimately chose to attend Central Saint Martins, where she pursued a degree in Curating—a somewhat unconventional course that allowed her to explore a diverse blend of subjects, including art history, architecture, and fashion journalism.
Through her degree, Francesca completed various internships and went on to work for several months at both the Financial Times and The Sunday Times, where she was able to combine her love for writing with her creative instincts.
She has always believed that magazines are a form of curation in themselves—requiring editors to anticipate what readers want to see, strike the right balance between light and serious content, and thoughtfully blend imagery with written word.
Francesca landed her first role at Tatler, contributing to the magazine’s iconic Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide. Even before she joined, the guide was considered a definitive resource in the aesthetics world, and she relished the opportunity to meet and interview “incredible doctors, surgeons, and practitioners.” She shared:
“It felt like what they were doing for their patients was truly restoring confidence, as well as enhancing physical attributes. That felt incredibly rewarding—and something very real and tangible to share with readers, which is a bit of a departure from some of the more marketing-heavy aspects of the beauty industry.”
Francesca later founded The Beauty Triangle (TBT)—a natural extension of her journalistic work and industry relationships. Her experience meeting dedicated professionals inspired her to create live events that bring together trusted experts with everyday consumers.
Her vision for TBT was to provide a space where best-in-class practitioners could offer authentic, expert-led advice, cutting through the noise of marketing and hype to focus on real education and connection.
Episode Key Takeaways – The Best ideas
Growth through discomfort: Just like muscles need pressure to strengthen, humans grow by being nudged out of their comfort zones.
Inspired by her mother: A role model who balanced motherhood and entrepreneurship in the ’80s — showing Francesca that career and motherhood can coexist.
Representation matters: Many female patients appreciate having the option of female doctors, and more balance in the profession is welcomed.
Her signature beauty rule: Never leaves the house without lipstick, even on quick errands — it’s her one non-negotiable!
Career advice: Have a vision but stay open. Flexibility and openness to what life offers is where the magic often lies.
Life’s unpredictability is valuable: Embracing change and learning from it leads to a more interesting, fulfilling journey.
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