Ever wondered how a lash technician becomes a luxury beauty founder with an award-winning product line? In this episode of PR LIKE A BOSS!, Patz is joined by Elizabeth Chandler, founder of BONDED lashes, the innovative brand behind pre-bonded, no-glue lashes that have taken the beauty world by storm.

With over 15 years of experience (including time as the resident lash artist at London’s W Hotel), Elizabeth shares how a sticky situation (literally – lash glue!) inspired her to create a product that’s mess-free, damage-free and confidence-boosting. A Japanese lash tech breakthrough sealed the deal… and BONDED lashes was born.

We talk:

• How to break through in a saturated beauty market
• PR strategies that actually worked
• Winning the Who What Wear Award
• The power of press, partnerships, and persistence
• The beauty of getting your story (and your samples!) in the right hands

Plus, Elizabeth dishes out her top 3 PR tips for beauty founders and joins me for a super fun Lash Lightning Round.

• Who What Wear Awards
• Milk PR
• Nadine Baggott & Jo Jones (Beauty Hags)
• Ruth Langsford
• Emma Grede

🎧 Hit play and tune in now – this is your behind-the-scenes pass to lash entrepreneurship, PR wins, and beauty business gold.

For lash inspo that actually sticks, head to bonded-products.com or follow @bonded_products on Instagram.

My friends at Bonded are giving TWO lucky UK-based listeners the chance to win a selection of lash goodies worth £99!

To enter:

1. Follow me @pgaleota / @prlikeaboss and @bonded_products on Instagram
2. Share today’s episode reel on IG and tag me in!

📅 Deadline: 10pm GMT, Monday 23rd June 2025

🎁 Two winners will be picked at random.

🎧 Hit follow, share this episode with a beauty bestie and leave a review if you loved it!

💡 Ready to PR LIKE A BOSS!? Don’t forget to check out the eCourse mentioned in the episode, packed with tips to help you pitch, promote and shine. HERE

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In this episode of PR LIKE A BOSS!, host Patz sits down with the radiant Really Ree, to chat all things beauty, business and building a brand with purpose. From reviewing products to formulating her own, Ree shares how her passion for glowing skin and no-fuss makeup led to the launch of her very own brand, REESON Beauty.

She opens up about:

• Why she created makeup for women who want to be seen, at any age.
• The reality of funding your own brand (spoiler: it’s pricey).
• How lockdown and her management team, River, gave her the final nudge.
• What makes her Bronzing Balm so unique (and why she had to review it herself).
• Her not-so-secret wish to bring back highlighter in a big way.

Plus, we play Ree’s Faves and Fails, where she reveals the beauty buys that wowed her and the ones that fell a little flat.

If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own beauty brand, this episode is for you. It’s full of laughs, lessons and a whole lot of love for glowing skin and fearless ambition.

🛍️ Brands & People Mentioned:

• River Talent: Ree’s incredible management team (her original hype squad)
• Victoria Beckham Beauty: Her surprise fragrance obsession
• Dyson Airwrap: The hair tool she does love
• Sephora UK: Proof that second time’s a charm
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✨ Find Reason Beauty:

Website: www.reesonbeauty.com

Instagram: @reesonbeauty

💡 Ready to PR LIKE A BOSS!? Don’t forget to check out the e-course mentioned in the episode, packed with tips to help you pitch, promote and shine. HERE

🎧 Hit follow, share this episode with a beauty bestie and leave a review if you loved it!

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In this glowing episode of PR LIKE A BOSS!, host Patz chats with Sinead Gallagher, one half of the powerhouse behind SKIN KRUSH, the Irish beauty tech brand bringing clinic-grade skincare to your couch. Think: microdermabrasion and LED facials without the appointment stress. We dive into how Sinead and co-founder Jeanette Dunn turned years of nursing and clinic experience into a science-backed beauty brand that’s all about results, trust, and really good PR. From a branding flop to a rebrand win, sending flowers to journalists, and seeing Chris Hughes rock their LED mask, this episode is packed with playful insight and practical tips for founders doing PR on a budget.

💡 You’ll learn:

• How they launched SKIN KRUSH from their living room
• Why testimonials (not just influencers) matter
• What they’d never do again with a product launch
• Their PR hacks (hint: don’t underestimate a good florist!)

💬 Brands & Experts Mentioned:

• The Skin Nerd (Jenn Rock)
• Prof. Caitriona Ryan
• Tara O’Connor PR
• Coco Brown by Marissa Carter
• Vanity Fair (next big PR target)

👑 If SKIN KRUSH were a celeb?

Think Kris Jenner – hardworking, fabulous, and getting better with age.

📲 Follow & Connect:

• SKIN KRUSH – @skinkrush | www.skinkrush.com

To enter:

1. Follow @pgaleota / @prlikeaboss and @skinkrush on Instagram
2. Share today’s episode Reel & tag us
3. Deadline: Monday 9th June 2025 at 10pm GMT
4. UK & Ireland-based entries only. One winner chosen at random.

✨ Join the Movement:

Become a PR LIKE A BOSS! Insiders Collective VIP

Calling 1,000 brilliant women from all backgrounds & ages to shape how brands show up.

Try new products. Share honest feedback. Influence what’s next. [Click HERE to learn more and join us!]

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This week on PR LIKE A BOSS!, host Patz is trading the headlines for head tilts and decoding the secret signals your body’s sending, sometimes without you even knowing it. Join her as she chats with the incredible Carole Railton, body language expert, author of The Future of Body Language and advisor to global giants like Google, IBM, Shell, and even international police forces. Carole shares the unspoken rules that shape how you're perceived, whether you're pitching to a room full of investors, recording social content, or updating that all-important LinkedIn profile.

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why fake smiles fall flat and how to spot them
• How your feet are giving away your feelings (yes, really)
• The power of the imaginary crown trick for instant confidence
• Why gestures matter and how to avoid accidentally looking like you're ready to fight
• The left eye connection hack that levels up your virtual presence
• Quick body language fixes you can use right now to feel more grounded, calm, and in control

💥 Rapid fire red flags decoded:

• The over-nodder (spoiler: they’re not really listening)
• The death-grip handshake (ouch, no thanks)
• The over-eager leaner (it's a pitch, not a speed date)

💡 Expert tips to try today:

• Hold an “X” power pose pre-pitch
• Keep both feet firmly grounded
• Use breath syncing to build better rapport

🧠 Brands & Experts Mentioned:

• Google
• IBM
• Shell
• Tony Robbins (rule-breaker royalty)

👑 Final mic drop: Your body is speaking volumes before you ever say a word. So… straighten up, breathe deep, pop on your crown and PR LIKE A BOSS you are.

📲 Connect with Carole Railton:

• Website: www.carolerailton.com
• LinkedIn: Carole Railton FRSA
• X (Twitter): @carolerailton

🎁 !!!GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! Carole Railton is offering ONE lucky UK-based listener the chance to win a 1:1 call with her and a copy of her book: The Future of Body Language (Worth over £250!) To enter: Follow @pgaleota / @prlikeaboss on Instagram* Share and tag today’s episode Reel to your story 📅 Deadline: 10PM GMT, Monday 2nd June 2025

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What do you get when you mix a pharmacist, a Wonder Woman costume and a walk-through vagina? An unforgettable episode of PR LIKE A BOSS! that serves up a powerful dose of honesty, humour and hormone health. In this episode, Patz chats with the incredible Laura Dowling, pharmacist, entrepreneur, CEO of FabÜ Wellness, and the unapologetic voice behind the upcoming book Love Your Vulva. Laura shares her journey from pharmacy shelves to centre stage and how she built a trusted wellness brand by being, well…herself.

💬 Talking Points:

• The magic of showing up as your true self (tash and all)
• How a €12 Wonder Woman costume helped spark a viral campaign
• Turning health education into hilarious, relatable content
• Vulvas, vaginas, and the power of naming what we’ve been taught to whisper

💡 Key Moments:

• Laura's now-famous “confession box” on IG
• The viral zipline fail turned menopause metaphor
• Lessons in public votes, megaphones and manifesting
• Creating supplements that actually speak to women (and now men too!)

👩‍🔬 Mentions in this episode:

• Viva La Vulva – Laura’s game-changing live tour
• Marie Roche – Irish artist illustrating women’s bodies beautifully
• Trinity College Dublin, Galway Races, and viral moments on the ‘gram

✨ Follow Laura:

Instagram: @fabulouspharmacist

Brand: @fabuwellness

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨 My friends at FabÜ are giving THREE of my UK & Irish-based listeners the chance to win a 3-month supply of either SKIN HAIR NAILS, BRAIN FOCUS, or MENO+PERI – worth £78! To enter:

1. Follow me (@pgaleota + @prlikeaboss) and @fabulouspharmacist on Instagram

2. Tag a friend you know would love to win these

3. Share today’s episode Reel, tagging me in your post

THREE winners will be selected at random.

Deadline: 10pm GMT, Monday 26th May 2025

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In this episode of PR LIKE A BOSS! Patz's joined by the incredible Samanah Duran, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, founder of Be Your Own and branding mentor to high-level execs ready to go solo. We chat about how to build a personal brand with substance, not just style, and why real thought leadership requires more than a good LinkedIn headline. Samanah shares powerful advice for beauty and wellness founders looking to go from behind-the-scenes to front-facing—without the fluff.

• Sustainability, strategy & the storytelling sweet spot
• Why exclusivity builds stronger brands than accessibility
• Turning PR into long-term brand power, not short-term noise
• Green flags (and red) for founders stepping into visibility

• A rapid-fire “Brand Boss Quickfire” game
• Real PR wins, brand pivots, and bold founder lessons

Brand founders, consultants, creatives, and PR pros who want to build smart, story-led brands that connect, convert and last.

• Lisa Franklin – Award-winning skincare founder
• Glossier – Founded by Emily Weiss
• Benefit Cosmetics x Critics Clothing – A surprising early collab
• LVMH x Supreme – When high fashion met hype
• Katie Hopkins – Like her or not, she knows how to PR
• Elisabeth Carley Leonard – TikTok fave and ADHD advocate
• Carol Driver – Journalist & PR Consultant
• Stylist Magazine, Vice Media, Urban Decay – For standout storytelling
• Elon Musk, Arianna Huffington, Sheryl Sandberg, Whitney Wolfe Herd – Real thought leaders by Samanah's standards

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave a review if this episode hits home!

Are you ready to invest in yourself and your business and take your PR to the next level? I can teach you everything you need to know to become YOUR OWN PR EXPERT! Check-out the PR LIKE A BOSS! eCourse HERE

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In this soulful and strategic episode, host Patz is joined by business mentor and yoga teacher Pip Taverner, founder of The Six Figure Yoga Teacher. They dive into what it really takes to grow a six-figure wellbeing brand, without burnout, BS, or becoming someone you’re not.

Pip shares how her background in fashion styling and editorial makeup artistry gave her an eye for branding, but it was her deep mindset work that helped her truly step into visibility. From overcoming imposter syndrome to getting featured in Yoga Magazine and Balance, Pip reframes PR as a form of purpose-driven service.

💡 Expect mindset shifts, PR tips, and soul-led strategy that’ll help you show up fully as YOU.

For you if:

• You’re building a wellness brand and want to scale with soul
• You’re feeling the fear of visibility
• You’re done playing small

📲 Connect with Pip:

Instagram: @pipyogamentor @youryogacareer

LinkedIn: @pip-taverner

Website: www.youryogacareer.com

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Win SBC Skincare goodies worth £108!

Follow @pgaleota / @prlikeaboss and share today’s episode Reel tagging me. Closes 10pm GMT, Monday 12th May 2025 (UK only).

🎧 Hit play and prepare to feel seen.

Are you ready to invest in yourself and your business and take your PR to the next level? I can teach you everything you need to know to become YOUR OWN PR EXPERT! Check-out the PR LIKE A BOSS! eCourse HERE

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In this joyful episode, host Patz chats with beauty industry powerhouse Abi Cleeve, the inspiring founder behind Ultrasun UK, SkinSense, and SBC Skincare. Abi shares her incredible journey: from discovering a game-changing sunscreen on holiday in Switzerland to cold-calling UK pharmacies via the Yellow Pages (yes, really). Her story is packed with grit, warmth and game-changing brand wisdom, from battling bad packaging to getting skincare taken seriously in the pre-SPF era.

In this episode, Abi shares:

• Why transparency is the ultimate PR tool
• The power of truly listening to your customers
• Why she avoids trend-chasing in favour of real product innovation
• Her thoughts on influencer marketing (and what it can really do)
• How giving back from Uganda to UK mentorship keeps her grounded

Golden Tip: "Stay absolutely true to yourself — that’s your real superpower."

Brands & Organisations Mentioned:

• Advantage Africa (Charity partner for Ultrasun’s skin clinics in Uganda)
• BASF (creators of the EcoSun Pass)
• CEW - Cosmetic Executive Women (not-for-profit organisation with a mission to promote the contributions of women in the cosmetics industry)
• Peter Jones I John Lewis
• QVC Beauty

Follow Abi and her brands on:

Instagram: @abicleeve | @ultrasunuk | @skinsenseuk | @sbcskincareuk

LinkedIn: Abi Cleeve

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT!

Our friends at Ultrasun UK are giving one lucky UK-based listener the chance to win a bundle worth £130! To enter:

1. Follow @pgaleota and/or @prlikeaboss on Instagram
2. Share today’s episode Reel and tag Patz

🔔 Deadline: Monday 5th May 2025 at 10PM GMT. One winner will be selected at random

Are you ready to invest in yourself and your business and take your PR to the next level? I can teach you everything you need to know to become YOUR OWN PR EXPERT! Check-out the PR LIKE A BOSS! eCourse HERE

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