Beauty is just the beginning. With over 20 years in the skincare industry, Angel Martinez has seen it all—from confidence transformations to business wins, dating disasters, beauty trends, and the stories people never tell. It Hurts To Be Pretty is where beauty meets real life, with unfiltered conversations about skincare, entrepreneurship, relationships, confidence, and everything in between. Honest, entertaining, and educational—because looking good is only part of the story.
Latest episodes
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34 min
Plastic Surgery Scams and Plane Shockers
Angel and Rashelle are back with a little bit of everything: the story of a fake plastic surgeon, a jaw-dropping plane incident, birthay celebrations, and the random life updates i…
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48 min
Plant Daddy Has Entered the Chat....Again
Plant Daddy Koss is back! We’re welcoming back Denver-based digital creator and plant enthusiast Kossi Tchenawou, better known as Plant Daddy Koss, for another episode of It Hurts…
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32 min
Cancer Has Taught Me How to Live Life Not Prepare to Die with Chis Parente
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Emmy Award-winning reporter, entertainer, and news anchor Chris Parente—a longtime friend of Angel’s. Chris opens up about his life foll…
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27 min
Tino Vigil — Real Estate Entrepreneur & Denver Event Creator
Born and raised in Denver, Tino Vigil, 29, is a real estate professional turned event creator who knows how to bring a city together. After seven years building his career in real…
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34 min
Wanted to be Hoe and Broke Her Toe
Dating is hard. Dating as a business owner? Even harder.Since Age of Attraction, Angel hasn’t dated at all—but that’s about to change. Ready to get out of her comfort zone, she dec…
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32 min
The Truth About Being a WAG with Avree Anderson
What does life really look like behind the highlight reel of dating a professional athlete? This week, Avree Anderson joins us to get real about love, distance, and the daily work…
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45 min
Attorney Eric Faddis on True Crime Nolen Wells , Business, & Dating
This week we’re joined by renowned attorney Eric Faddis—a legal analyst you’ve seen on major national platforms, including interviews with Nancy Grace.We dive into his professional…
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16 min
Don't Ruin Your Results: How to Prepare for Laser Treatments
In this episode of It Hurts to Be Pretty, Angel breaks down exactly how to prepare your skin for laser season so you can maximize your results while minimizing your risk. From sun…
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31 min
Hot New Blonde Bombshell has Entered the Villa
New season, new co-host, same unfiltered conversations. We dive into Rashelle's dating life, chat about navigating slow season in the med spa and service industry, share how we’re…
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24 min
Grown, Busy... and Still Breaking Out
In this episode of It Hurts to Be Pretty, we’re talking about the reality of adult acne — because why are we paying bills, managing stress, and STILL breaking out? We dive into the…
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33 min
Beyond the 'Virgin' Label: Ashley from Age of Attraction's Real Story
This week on It Hurts to Be Pretty, Ashley Wottring from Netflix’s Age of Attraction joins us to talk about life after reality TV, TMZ headlines, public opinions, and navigating co…
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29 min
Korean vs. Western Skincare & Celebrity Scoop
We dive into the beauty battle of Korean vs. Western skincare routines, plus spill the tea on pop culture from celebrity breakups to hot trends.Podcast links Head …
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1 h 09
Age of Attraction Reunion.. But Better
Receipts, Regrets & Real Stories: Reunion AftermathWhat They Wouldn’t Say at the Reunion… We AskedThe Reunion They Didn’t Show YouWhat They Wouldn’t Say at the Reunion… We AskedPos…
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51 min
Attachment Styles and Mental Health with Dr. Domenick Sportelli
This week on It Hurts to Be Pretty- we're joined by Dr. Domenick Sportelli, a double board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years in mental health. We dive into attachment style…
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56 min
My Daughter Watched Me on Age of Attraction ... Then Interviewed the Guy I Picked
My daughter joins me to talk about what it was like watching her mother on Netflix's newest dating show Age of Attraction , and we bring in Sean — the guy I chose to go to the prom…
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25 min
I Dont Date But When I Do Its a Reality Show..
In this surprise episode, I'm sharing what it was really like being featured on the Netflix series Age of Attraction. From the moment I was cast to stepping in front of the cameras…
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36 min
Are We Dating the Same Guy??
It started with a long text before the first date and somehow ended with a second date in Costa Rica. In this episode, we are diving into Denver dating culture, the "Are We Dating…
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35 min
The Peptide Science Behind Better Skin, Energy & Recovery
In this episode, we talk peptides, performance, and precision wellness with Justin Serra (founder of Make Wellness). From energy and focus to recovery, skin, and longevity, we unpa…
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29 min
48-Hour Date Night Prep: Because Pretty Takes Planning
In this episode, we're giving you the ultimate 48-hour prep guide for that special date night! From glowing skin to full-body confidence, we break down top products picks and tips…
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26 min
Angel Predicts....Skincare Trends & Predictions for 2026
This week on the podcast, I'm joined by co-host special guest Rashelle as we dive into the 2026 skin trends we're most excited about (and the ones we think will finally take off).…