This week on Ladies Who Launch, serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore joins Rochelle Humes to share her one-of-a-kind journey from small-town Canada to launching global icons like Bliss Spa, Soap & Glory, FitFlop, and Beauty Pie.

Marcia reveals how a difficult childhood sparked her entrepreneurial fire, why she’s always been a problem solver, and the real story behind building a waitlisted spa from scratch. Hear how she disrupted the beauty industry—over and over again—by trusting her gut, owning her story, and only creating what she truly believed in.

Tune in for honest talk about pivots, building teams, copycat brands, and letting go of your “babies.” Marcia’s practical advice, candid mindset, and knack for spotting opportunity make this a must-listen for founders, brand builders, and anyone dreaming of launching their own thing.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep innovating, and why trusting your instincts matters most, this conversation is packed with inspiration, wisdom, and game-changing business lessons.

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What if your next career move was just a 60-second pitch away?

In this Launch Box episode of Ladies Who Launch podcast, Rochelle Humes sits down with Suz Bannister and Lamees Butt, the powerhouse co-founders of RISER — the networking and mentorship platform built for ambitious people.

They reveal:

✨ How they turned a lightbulb idea into a fast-growing, female-led tech startup

✨ The 3-step framework for a killer elevator pitch

✨ Why CVs are outdated and how RISER is reinventing hiring

✨ Confidence hacks everyone needs to stand out and get hired

If you’ve ever wondered how to pitch yourself, build a network from scratch, or land your next big opportunity, this episode is your launchpad.

Whether you’re job-hunting, growing your side hustle, or looking for mentorship, you’ll get practical tips and inspiring stories from two women who are rewriting the rules.

Subscribe for more episodes of Ladies Who Launch — the podcast sharing unfiltered stories and career advice from women in business.

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Lemon Fuller, founder of Lemonade Dolls, joins Rochelle Humes to share her journey from fearless performer to the force behind the UK’s fastest-growing lingerie brand. Lemon opens up about her unconventional path, from childhood dance studios and music tours to launching a raw Instagram community that evolved into a vibrant, inclusive business redefining empowerment in fashion.

Discover how Lemon turned personal setbacks into purpose, the story behind her industry-shaking fuller-cup bralette, and why listening to her community has been key to her explosive growth. Lemon and Rochelle dive into the highs and lows of startup life, learning leadership on the fly, breaking through male-dominated boardrooms, and leading with unstoppable self-belief.

If you’re looking for true founder insights, inspiration to launch your own venture, or just love a real underdog-to-industry-leader story, this episode is packed with energy, honesty, and practical wisdom you can use.

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How do you turn a scientific breakthrough into a global luxury skincare brand? In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Eva Alexandridis shares her inspiring journey starting with humble beginnings in Bulgaria, studying abroad, and teaming up with her husband to create 111SKIN.

Host Rochelle Humes dives deep with Eva on working with family, bringing true innovation to the beauty industry, and the years of hard work it took to stand out in a crowded market. Eva opens up about early challenges, the power of intuition, and how word-of-mouth among makeup artists and Harrods helped spark a cult following.

Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own brand, obsessed with great skincare, or simply fascinated by founders who disrupt the norm, this episode is packed with honest advice and inspiring stories about working hard, growth, and the art of lasting innovation.

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From decorating her first room at age 12 to redefining the world of interiors, Kelly Hoppen CBE has become a household name and an inspiration for creatives everywhere. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Kelly joins Rochelle Humes for an honest, energising conversation about her extraordinary journey from teenage entrepreneur to Britain’s most recognisable interior designer.

Kelly shares how her unique upbringing—surrounded by fashion, art, and her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit—ignited her creative passion and confidence to launch a business at just 16. She opens up about overcoming bullying at school, the turning points that shaped her signature style, and how she navigated business growth, motherhood, and the pressure of building a self-titled brand.

From finding your authentic power and building world-class teams, to licensing, leading with vulnerability, and making luxury design accessible for all, Kelly mixes decades of wisdom with fresh, practical advice for anyone dreaming of launching their own thing. There’s real talk on setbacks, learning to lead (not just run) your business, and the importance of protecting your “diamond” idea when the world gets noisy.

Whether you’re a design lover, a founder, or just looking for inspiration from one of the UK’s most creative business minds, Kelly’s story proves you can build a dream career and stay true to yourself every step of the way.

If you’ve ever asked what it takes to put your name on the map and create lasting impact in your industry, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

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Trigger warning: this episode touches on eating disorders. Please take care whilst listening.

In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle Humes sits down with Emily English—nutritionist, bestselling cookbook author, and founder of epetōme. Emily shares her journey from a chaotic family life and struggles with disordered eating as a young model, to retraining in nutrition and building a thriving business online.

Listen as Emily reveals how honest, science-backed recipes won her a devoted Instagram following, how her audience inspired her best-selling books, and the process behind launching her gut health brand, epetōme. The conversation covers brand strategy, knowing your audience, and the real work behind making an impact in the wellness space.

Emily also opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship—finding the right team, learning to delegate, and staying true to your mission. Her story is full of practical advice for anyone looking to launch a business, make a difference, or just cook better food.

If you’re interested in wellness, entrepreneurship, or simply want inspiration from someone who’s built their brand from scratch, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this inspiring episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle Humes sits down with Amy Liu, founder of cult beauty brand, Tower 28. Amy shares how her struggle with eczema and years working behind the scenes in the beauty industry led her to create a a clean-beauty brand transforming sensitive skin care.

From her Midwest upbringing as the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants to launching Tower 28 at age 40, Amy opens up about overcoming doubts, raising her first investment without a business plan, and the realities of building a brand as a working mum. She talks candidly about imposter syndrome, hiring for energy, and balancing ambition with well-being.

If you want honest advice and practical founder wisdom from a woman who created success on her own terms, this episode with Amy Liu is not to be missed.

Subscribe for more powerful stories from women who launch their dreams—and don’t forget to tune in next week for another episode of Ladies Who Launch.

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Victoria Jenkins went from a tiny village in Oxfordshire to leading a movement in the fashion world as the founder of Unhidden—an adaptive clothing brand making style accessible for all.

In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, she joins Rochelle Humes for an honest, inspiring conversation about turning personal experience into purpose. From fashion school in East London to multiple life-changing surgeries, Victoria shares how a moment in hospital opened her eyes to the lack of fashionable options for disabled people, and sparked a mission to change it.

They dive into the behind-the-scenes of building Unhidden: from overcoming industry bias and fundraising as a disabled founder, to her Dragons’ Den appearance, and designing an inclusive collection with Primark.

Subscribe for more powerful stories from women who launch their dreams, and don’t forget to tune in next week for another episode of Ladies Who Launch.

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Nicola Kilner, co-founder of DECIEM and The Ordinary, joins Rochelle Humes to share how she helped turn a disruptive idea into a global beauty powerhouse. In this episode, Nicola reveals how her upbringing shaped her drive, the secrets behind The Ordinary’s cult-favorite success, and what it took to lead through incredible highs and heartbreaking lows.

From navigating rapid career growth, motherhood, and personal loss, to redefining skincare with science and honesty, Nicola’s story is one of courage, inspiration, and packed with advice. If you’re an aspiring founder, a beauty lover, or searching for a story of grit and growth, this episode is packed with candid conversation and startup wisdom.

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Jamie Genevieve went from working behind a makeup counter in Glasgow to launching VIEVE, one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty brands. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Jamie sits down with Rochelle Humes to share how she turned a love for beauty into a thriving business. From the early days of filming YouTube tutorials after midnight to navigating her first investor pitch, Jamie’s story is packed with grit, self-belief, and smart decisions.

She opens up about building a brand during lockdown, learning how to lead, and the power of trusting your instincts. Whether you’re a beauty lover, a budding founder, or simply looking for a dose of inspiration, Jamie’s journey from digital creator to CEO is full of real talk, game-changing insight, and hard-won lessons.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to grow a brand from scratch—and do it on your own terms—this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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