{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673727a6d3a0091de2ace2c4/68d59d34abe298be1f83c0e0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Beverly Hills to Bootstrapped Breakthroughs with Sharon Hilditch MBE ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/673727a6d3a0091de2ace2c4/1758829200177-9613d937-cf56-4abf-a0e2-a8bc18131cb6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>She’s a cosmetic science expert, an innovation queen and an MBE to top it off... this week, we’re joined by&nbsp;<strong>Sharon Hilditch</strong>, founder of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://crystalclear.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Crystal Clear Skincare</strong></a> and the woman who introduced microdermabrasion to the UK beauty industry (before most of us could spell it).</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Sharon shares how she turned clinical technology into a cult treatment, built a globally recognised brand with&nbsp;<em>zero downtime</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>maximum buzz </em>and survived everything from trade shows with no sales to press coverage that made Madonna headlines.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a brand founder, PR specialist or skincare obsessive — this one’s for you.</p><p><strong>In this episode we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Sharon’s lightbulb moment that launched Crystal Clear</li><li>Why pigskin played a part in product development </li><li>How early press features and celebrity treatments took the brand viral</li><li>What’s changed (and stayed the same) in PR over 30 years</li><li>How to balance high-tech skincare innovation with consumer-friendly messaging</li><li>The future of bespoke beauty and Sharon’s next big launch</li><li>Plus… what’s always in her handbag and the one product she&nbsp;<em>won’t</em>&nbsp;travel without</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If 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.</p><p>🎧&nbsp;<em>PR LIKE A BOSS</em>&nbsp;is the podcast for beauty founders, experts and storytellers who want to be seen, heard, and remembered.</p><p><br></p><p>🚨<strong>GIVEAWAY ALERT!</strong>🚨 My friends at&nbsp;<strong>Crystal Clear Skincare</strong>&nbsp;are providing the chance for&nbsp;THREE&nbsp;UK based listeners to win the&nbsp;award-winning <strong>Paint &amp; Peel Face and Body Kit&nbsp;</strong>worth&nbsp;<strong>£99</strong>.</p><p><strong>How to enter:</strong></p><p>1️⃣ Follow&nbsp;<a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/pgaleota/__;!!IY5JXqZAIQ!9Doc9lc0YbZjB6EMcj7KZSgeQ0x4wmpqrc3UoJWLdf9dAuWr_Cma9RQdxr8HcNGIYmX4-dPgPgq2yOitugNtZ2SP$\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pgaleota</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/prlikeaboss/__;!!IY5JXqZAIQ!9Doc9lc0YbZjB6EMcj7KZSgeQ0x4wmpqrc3UoJWLdf9dAuWr_Cma9RQdxr8HcNGIYmX4-dPgPgq2yOituksVmr3u$\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@prlikeaboss</a>&nbsp;<strong>and</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearskincare/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@CrystalClearSkincare</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>on Instagram</p><p>2️⃣&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pgaleota/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Share today’s episode Reel&nbsp;</a>and tag&nbsp;<a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/pgaleota/__;!!IY5JXqZAIQ!9Doc9lc0YbZjB6EMcj7KZSgeQ0x4wmpqrc3UoJWLdf9dAuWr_Cma9RQdxr8HcNGIYmX4-dPgPgq2yOitugNtZ2SP$\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pgaleota</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/prlikeaboss/__;!!IY5JXqZAIQ!9Doc9lc0YbZjB6EMcj7KZSgeQ0x4wmpqrc3UoJWLdf9dAuWr_Cma9RQdxr8HcNGIYmX4-dPgPgq2yOituksVmr3u$\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@prlikeaboss</a></p><p>Three winners will be selected at random. Deadline:&nbsp;<strong>10pm GMT, Thursday 2nd October 2025</strong>.</p>","author_name":"Patrizia Galeota"}