Council estate to A list celeb clients : James Molloy & Alex Thompson, My Kit Co

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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