In this Growth for Good episode, Drew Hendry meets Kate O’Brien and Andy O’Connor, co-founders of Equally Placed, a Highlands-based recruitment company putting inclusion at the heart of hiring. They discuss how their innovative “blind recruitment by design” platform removes bias, promotes fairness, and helps employers find the best talent through values-led matching. From rethinking […]

When Lisa Lugton lost her beloved Jack Russell, Oliver, it changed her life – and inspired her to build a service that offers compassion, dignity, and care to grieving pet families. In this episode of the Growth for Good Podcast, host Drew Hendry speaks with Lisa about the founding of Oliver’s Highland Pet Crematorium in […]

In just two and a half hours, complete beginners leave the Highland School of Jewellery with a silver ring they’ve made themselves -and with it, a spark of confidence that ignites a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. When Dr Karen-Ann Dicken opened the Highland School of Jewellery in Inverness, she wasn’t just creating a […]

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the story behind a kombucha brand that’s more than just a beverage. From inherited recipes and humble beginnings to navigating challenges and building a community-driven business in Scotland, our guest shares how culture, resilience, and purpose can brew something truly transformational. Listen for an inspiring blend of entrepreneurship, […]

Doing it inpurpose In the ever-evolving business landscape, small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the economy—especially in Scotland, where the entrepreneurial spirit runs deep. Yet, as many founders quickly learn, what gets them to one level of success may not be enough to take them to the next. This is where Jill McAlpine […]

In this #GrowthforGood episode, you can listen to some straight-forward wisdom, from a multi award winning, if reluctant, entrepreneur. Rapid, rapid, growth but leaving nobody behind on their ‘Mission to Mars’ I think you’ll like this. Listen on….

Clare Campbell is spearheading a unique entrepreneurial journey through Prickly Thistle, the weaving mill she founded in the Highlands, the only one on the mainland, Clare’s venture is not just about weaving and tartan; it’s about identity, sustainability, and creating a blueprint for community-driven change. From Numbers to Looms Born and raised in Inverness, Clare […]