Georgie Coleridge Cole is the founder of SheerLuxe, one of the UK’s leading digital lifestyle brands.

Over twenty years, Georgie built SheerLuxe from a weekly newsletter into the go-to destination for fashion, beauty, travel and interiors.

Then she sold it for £40 million.

Georgie’s story is proof that a simple idea can become something extraordinary. So, I couldn't wait to sit down with her for this week's episode of Founders Friday.

In our conversation, Georgie shares:

- The purpose behind the SheerLuxe empire

- Why she thinks the creator economy is booming

- The big business idea she never followed through with

- The difference between a good idea and a good business

Georgie is proof that an idea, done well and done consistently, can become an empire.

Georgie Coleridge Cole is Great Company.

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

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Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents. He's the comedian behind the iconic character Mr Swallow, an Emmy-nominated actor best known for Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Intelligence and, an amazing magician. 

He also captured the nation’s hearts as the Faithful who almost won the first series of The Celebrity Traitors.

Nick is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. He’s also proof that success rarely happens overnight. Nick started out performing stand-up to an audience of just two people and he has worked his way up to become one of the country’s favourite comedians and actors. 

In our conversation, Nick shares: 

• How magic helped him deal with school bullies
• Being part of the first ever series of The Celebrity Traitors 
• What it’s like working with David Schwimmer and Jason Sudeikis 
• How he created his iconic character Mr Swallow 
• The secret to a happy marriage 

Nick is proof that the things that make you feel different can end up becoming your biggest strengths. 

Nick Mohammed is Great Company.

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producers: Helen Burke 

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IT’S COMING HOME! 

After seeing off Norway at the weekend, the England Men’s team are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup. Let’s frickinnn’ gooo! 

As the team gets ready to face Argentina, there’s no better time to revisit my conversation with one of England’s greatest footballers. The one and only Jill Scott.

England's second most-capped player of all time, a Euros winner, a Lioness legend and now a much loved pundit, Jill has experienced the beautiful game from every angle.

In this Great Moment, Jill looks back on the moments on the pitch she’ll never forget and the lessons football has taught her along the way. 

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] 

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University. 

Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than 400 million people every day. 

Evan's idea has genuinely changed the way we communicate. So, I couldn’t wait to sit down with him for our first episode of Great Company Presents: Founders Friday mini-series. 

In our conversation, Evan shares: 

• How the idea of Snapchat came about 
• The moment he decided to drop out of Stanford 
• The reality of becoming a billionaire at 25 
• How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship 
• Why Specs is the future of computing

Evan is proof that every successful business starts with an idea and sometimes the biggest rewards come from having the courage to take a risk...

Evan Spiegel is Great Company.

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producers: Helen Burke 

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone. 

But behind her unmistakable voice is an even more unbelievable story. 

In our conversation, Anastacia opens up about the early days of her career, from singing at Hollywood parties to lying about her age to get on TV and, how her mum always knew she had something special, long before anyone else did.

In this conversation, Anastacia shares: 

• Lying about her age so she could compete in a MTV talent show
• How her Dad inspired her hit song ‘Left Outside Alone’
• Overcoming breast cancer twice and what it taught her about herself 
• The unforgettable advice Michael Jackson and Luciano Pavarotti gave her

Anastacia is a powerful reminder of staying true to yourself and never giving up on your dreams. No matter how big they might seem. 

Anastacia is Great Company. 

Buy tickets to Anastacia's Not That Kind 25th Anniversary Tour HERE

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producers: Helen Burke 

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett & Harry Sawkins

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to?

Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades.

In this Great Moment, Harry reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sean Lock, and explains why refusing to take yourself too seriously might just be the best way to get through the hard times. 

Sometimes the most profound lessons come from the people who taught us to laugh.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast 

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] 

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport.

Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the world’s greatest athletes up close made her dream of competing in the Olympics one day too.

But when she was just 17, Lina was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the right side of her body became paralysed. She thought her Olympic dream was over. 

It wasn’t. 

In our conversation, Lina shares how she defied the odds to achieve her dreams, what it took to get there and what she's aiming for next.

In this episode, Lina shares:

• Her incredible journey to Olympic bronze 
• Growing up without her dad and its impact on her relationships
• Being diagnosed with MS at 17 
• The misconceptions about MS she's determined to break down
• Learning to accept her diagnosis without letting it define her

Lina’s story is a powerful reminder that the labels we’re given don't define what's possible.

Lina Nielsen is Great Company.

Lina will be competing in the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships in August. You can buy tickets HERE! https://tickets.birmingham26.com/

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producers: Helen Burke & Dan King

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you.

Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’.

In this Great Moment, Dr Julie explains how our past childhood experiences quietly shape the way we show up in our adult relationships, and why leaning into the difficult conversations is the most important thing you can do.

Because sometimes the work we do on ourselves is the greatest gift we can give to the people around us. 

Listen to the full episode HERE!  

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast 

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] 

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Beverley has spent the past decade building a career most people can only dream of. 

At just 18, she started her first business from her university bedroom. Since then, she’s gone on to build three hugely successful companies, TALA, SHREDDY and The Productivity Method. 

I was so excited to sit down with Grace for an episode of Great Company. She’s someone I’ve wanted on the show for a long time and the conversation more than lived up to my expectations. 

In this episode, Grace shares: 

• The burnout that forced her to rethink everything 
• How she learnt to trust herself and build businesses her own way
• What she’s doing to break the taboo around miscarriages in the workplace 
• Why building a village of friends matters just as much as finding love 
• The story behind her husband’s INSANE proposal 

Grace is proof that success is not just about what you build - it’s about the people who stand beside you while you’re building it. 

Grace Beverley is Great Company.

Listen to Grace’s podcast, Working Hard with Grace Beverley HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke & Leonore Raab

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Days like Father's Day remind us of the people who mean the most to us. Some are there from the very beginning, others come into our lives later, but the people we love leave a mark that lasts forever. 

When Amol Rajan came on Great Company, we had one of the most honest and moving conversations I've ever had on the podcast, and it’s stayed with me ever since. 

In this Great Moment, Amol opens up about losing his dad, what that loss has taught him and why we should never take the people we love for granted. 

Listen to the full episode HERE.

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast 

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] 

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.