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

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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.

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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.

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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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Let’s talk truth, packaging and purpose. In this episode, host Patz chats with the absolute sustainability powerhouse Aisling Connaughton, co-founder of Cyd Connects and TEDx speaker, to unpack one of the most pressing issues in the beauty and wellness world: sustainability vs. greenwashing. Spoiler alert: If your product screams “eco-friendly” but is shrink-wrapped in plastic and ships from halfway around the world… it might be more PR stunt than planet saver.

What We Cover:

• Sustainability Isn’t a Sticker
• Greenwashing Red Flags
• Sustainability = Profit
• Practical Tip Alert
• ...and more!

Experts & Brands Mentioned: Estee Lauder * Aveda * Darphin * Liz Earle * Liz Earle Beauty Co * Ateh Jewel * Ateh Jewel Beauty * Anita Roddick * The Body Shop * Ogilvy * BP * Unilever * WBA (Walgreens Boots Alliance) * Green Claims Code * B Corporation UK

Find Aisling on: 

Instagram @aisling_connaughton / @cydconnects

LinkedIn @aisling-connaughton

🎧 Listen now and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode!

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Ever been told your idea won’t work? Lucy Goff has, more times than she can count. But that didn’t stop her from founding LYMA, the science-led wellness brand shaking up everything we thought we knew about supplements and skincare.

After a traumatic health crisis, a chance encounter with longevity expert Dr. Paul Clayton led Lucy to pharmaceutical-grade supplements that brought her back to life. That spark became LYMA: peer-reviewed, patented, powerhouse formulations unlike anything else on the market.

Then came the game-changing LYMA Laser, a £2K at-home device delivering £30K clinical results without damaging skin. Featured by TIME Magazine, backed by published clinical studies, and now being explored by the NHS for cancer recovery and wound healing? Yes, it’s that big.

Lucy gets real about launching mid-life, silencing the naysayers (especially the male ones), and why Forbes named her a 50 Over 50 trailblazer.

🎧 It’s wellness, redefined. It’s PR LIKE A BOSS!

MENTIONED:

• Dr. Paul Clayton – Longevity expert and clinical nutritionist
• Pembroke VCT – Investment group that backed LYMA
• Ateh Jewel - Beauty Editor, Brand Founder of Ateh Jewel Beauty, Broadcaster

Whether you’re a beauty nerd, science lover, or dreaming up your own brand from the kitchen table, Lucy’s story is proof that one woman, one laser and a whole lot of courage can change an industry.

Catch Lucy & LYMA on Instagram @lucygoffy / @lymalife and online at www.lyma.life

!!!!GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! My friends at LYMA are providing the chance for ONE of my UK-based listeners to win a Supplement Starter Kit worth £199. Share, Tag & Follow @pgaleota @prlikeaboss @lymalife Comment and tell us what wellness concerns you’d love the LYMA Supplement to tackle! 💬✨ Let’s get you feeling your best! One winner will be selected at random. Deadline: 10pm GMT Monday 21st April 2025. 

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! Please check-out the PR LIKE A BOSS! eCourse HERE

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In this episode, host Patz sits down with Pauline Paterson, co-founder of Dr. PAWPAW, to uncover the inspiring journey behind the brand. What started as a personal mission to find a gentle, natural remedy for her baby daughter’s eczema turned into a globally recognised beauty brand. Pauline shares the story of how she and her husband formulated their signature balm, the challenges they faced, including a high-profile Aldi dupe scandal and how key industry relationships helped protect their brand’s integrity.

Tune in to hear how passion, persistence, and a little bit of pawpaw fruit turned a family necessity into a skincare sensation!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

✅ How Pauline’s daughter’s eczema sparked the creation of Dr. PAWPAW

✅ The power of natural ingredients, why pawpaw (papaya) fruit is a skincare superstar

✅ The journey from idea to global beauty brand

✅ Dealing with copycats, how Aldi’s dupe impacted the brand

✅ The importance of media and influencer support in the beauty industry

Brands & Experts Mentioned:

• Alessandra Steinherr
• Sarah Jossel
• M&S
• Aldi 
• Sainsbury’s 
• Tesco
• Superdrug
• Boots

🎧 Listen now and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode!

!!!!GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! My friends at Dr.PAWPAW are providing the chance for TWO of my UK-based listeners to win a selection of goodies worth over £190! Follow me (@pgaleota and @prlikeaboss ) and @dr.pawpaw and @mrsdrpawpaw on Instagram and share today’s episode Reel tagging me in for a chance to enter. Two winners will be selected at random. Deadline: 10pm GMT Monday 14th April 2025.

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! Please check-out the PR LIKE A BOSS! eCourse HERE

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