My guests today are the incredible founders of AKT Andy Coxon and Ed Currie. They went from being west end performers to creating one of the most best performing natural deodorants on the market.

In this episode, Ed and Andy discuss the challenges of early formulation in their kitchen, their commitment to sustainability, and how they created a deodorant that’s both highly effective and beautifully designed to stand out.

Welcome to a bitesize pod, on this episode I am discussing some of the products that will always be staples in my beauty drawer and you must try!

Products mentioned:

Medik8 PHA Press & Glow Tonic

Philip Kingsley Bond Reconstructing Pre Shampoo

Collection Long lasting concealer

Fenty skin Butta Drop

Laneige Lip Balm

On this Episode Orla Badger; brand executive at Liberty and I discuss all the products we tried in 2024 that we simply did not enjoy nor worked for us personally and would not be re-purchasing or continuing to use in 2025.

Hope you enjoy and if you want to see more episodes like this please like the episode, give us a follow and leave us a comment, we want to know which products you did not bring into 2025 x

Take care beauties xx

Jamelia Donaldson, Founder of Treasure Tress, the online haircare monthly subscription service prioritising women with textured hair talks to us about starting her business from her bedroom without knowing a thing about business, changing the access women of colour have to good haircare products and re-defining black hair for black women.

P.S I would like to apologise in advance for minor audio issues, we are working on this for future episodes. Thank you! Denny x

Pauline Paterson is the co-founder of the incredible beauty brand Dr. PawPaw—a name that has become a true beauty staple, thanks to their iconic pawpaw balm.

In this episode, Pauline takes Denny back to the humble beginnings of building Dr. PawPaw, the challenges she faced, and the 1 thing she refused to sacrifice for the brand’s success. Pauline also shares the three fundamental things every aspiring beauty entrepreneur should consider before launching their own brand.

It’s an insightful conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and pure guts.

Hi Lovers,

Welcome to Pretty Pains, the weekly podcast bringing you inspiring conversations with beauty and wellness founders, uncovering their brands, journeys, and game-changing insights— plus the latest beauty trends, must-have launches, and expert recommendations!

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Love Denny x