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Back to EpisodesCouncil estate to A list celeb clients : James Molloy & Alex Thompson, My Kit Co
Description
Welcome back to Business Class - the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a successful business ✈️
In this episode, host Vicky Owens is joined by the powerhouse couple behind My Kit Co - James Malloy and Alex Thompson.
From meeting years ago to building one of the UK’s leading beauty brands, this episode is a true full-circle moment. The pair share how they went from living and working in Hong Kong to launching a global makeup brand that quickly secured a spot in Selfridges within just a few months.
James, a world-renowned makeup artist who has worked with A-list names like Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Coolidge and Rose Byrne, opens up about how industry experience and relationships helped shape the brand - while Alex shares the reality of building the business behind the scenes.
This episode covers:
- How My Kit Co was built from the ground up
- The realities of running a business as a couple
- The highs, lows, and pressures of scaling a brand
- Dealing with competition, copycats, and setbacks
- Why mindset is everything in entrepreneurship
- The difference between building a brand vs a business
Honest, insightful, and full of real talk - this conversation highlights the true journey behind building a successful brand, from the outside wins to the behind-the-scenes challenges.
🎧 A must-listen for anyone navigating business, creativity, or the reality of building something from scratch.
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