From Beverly Hills to Bootstrapped Breakthroughs with Sharon Hilditch MBE

She’s a cosmetic science expert, an innovation queen and an MBE to top it off... this week, we’re joined by Sharon Hilditch, founder of Crystal Clear Skincare and the woman who introduced microdermabrasion to the UK beauty industry (before most of us could spell it).In this episode, Sharon shares how she turned clinical technology into a cult treatment, built a globally recognised brand with zero downtime and maximum buzz and survived everything from trade shows with no sales to press coverage that made Madonna headlines.If you’re a brand founder, PR specialist or skincare obsessive — this one’s for you.In this episode we cover:Sharon’s lightbulb moment that launched Crystal ClearWhy pigskin played a part in product development How early press features and celebrity treatments took the brand viralWhat’s changed (and stayed the same) in PR over 30 yearsHow to balance high-tech skincare innovation with consumer-friendly messagingThe future of bespoke beauty and Sharon’s next big launchPlus… what’s always in her handbag and the one product she won’t travel withoutIf you loved this episode, please rate, review and share! And don’t forget to tag us on Instagram — we love seeing where you're tuning in from.🎧 PR LIKE A BOSS is the podcast for beauty founders, experts and storytellers who want to be seen, heard, and remembered.🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT!🚨 My friends at Crystal Clear Skincare are providing the chance for THREE UK based listeners to win the award-winning Paint & Peel Face and Body Kit worth £99.How to enter:1️⃣ Follow @pgaleota / @prlikeaboss and @CrystalClearSkincare on Instagram2️⃣ Share today’s episode Reel and tag @pgaleota / @prlikeabossThree winners will be selected at random. Deadline: 10pm GMT, Thursday 2nd October 2025.✨ NEW! Pitch Template Bundle: Get Seen, Heard & Booked - Stop struggling with words, land media features fast with ready-to-use templates that help you pitch clearly and confidently. No fluff, just swipe, personalise and hit send. Your next big feature is one pitch away. [CLICK HERE]✨ Become Your Own PR Expert - Ready to level up your business and visibility? Learn exactly how to run your own PR like a pro with the PR LIKE A BOSS! eCourse. [CHECK IT OUT HERE] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.