Bonded by blood, together in business. Natalie Reynolds and Lexi Panayi have co-founded Style Cheat, a womenswear fashion empire that is growing rapidly. The ladies talk to us openly about their life lessons from the world of business, including Natalie’s stint on Series 9 of The Apprentice with none other than Lord Sugar. If you’re a lady who's into fashion or wanting to find out more about the dynamics of a family run business working with celebrities and actively listening to their clients, this is the one for you. Let’s find out why these Sisters are doing it for themselves…

When you think about IT support, you may be forgiven for thinking that it’s full of endless problems and there’s many people out there that call themselves professionals but all do exactly the same thing. Well, for Jamie Lakes at Gopher it’s more than just a career, it’s his life. Our next guest talks openly about making continuous sacrifices and hitting his personal milestones he wants to achieve. As you’ll soon find out, Jamie is relentless in his path to success, but as he admits, it comes at a heavy price as he struggles to strike the balance between work and play. It’s time to welcome Jamie to the People Behind Brands hotseat so let's find out what he has to say…

If you like to get your hands dirty and tap into your feel-good vibes, this episode is the one for you. A passionate, creative small business owner, our next guest Lizzie Croucher of croucherli is all about wearing a smile in more ways than one. As a ceramic artist, Lizzie specialises in making pottery come to life, letting her work do the talking. During our chat we also touch upon her own life lessons as she speaks fondly of her family and how they’ve been a constant support and the driving force behind her successful venture to date. It’s time to get creative…

You join us for Episode 17 where we’re joined by Duncan O’Brien - the man behind a refreshing drink brand named Dalstons Soda that has gone toe to toe with Coca-Cola and continued to grow. In this episode Duncan opens up about how the death of a friend gave him a new outlook on life, and how running away from his past problems only wore out the soles of his shoes from Birmingham to the Caribbean. This is a man who has flirted with many industries including a stint on the Orient Express as a Chef before taking on the drinks industry and finding his passion. So listen up, drink it in, here’s another gripping episode of People Behind Brands coming at ya…

From humble beginnings to working in the big city, our next guest has seen it all with plenty of life lessons to share. As a former Investment Banking consultant turned SEO and Digital Content Strategist, life in business has been one big adventure for Neil Sheth. With a young family and founding Bubbli Digital and Writefully, Neil is constantly spinning plates, thriving on change and always seeking the next challenge. But finding the balance between businessman and family man has arguably been Neil’s biggest challenge of them all. Let’s find out what’s Bubbli under the surface…

When you think about inspirational people that have a unique and powerful story to tell, our next guest is the epitome of just that. This is a man who was offered an investment opportunity when appearing on Dragon’s Den, only to turn down the offer and carve out a unique business empire changing the way we see Men wearing makeup - As a result, War Paint has gone onto be number one in the industry and continues to grow. I’m delighted to be joined by Mr Danny Gray, as we discuss how Body Dysmorphia ruled his life and how it became the founding story behind his successful brand. Mental Health is a huge part of the makeup of men and this podcast, so even I get involved and touch upon my past insecurities around hair loss. Strap yourselves in, it’s time for another big interview with a respected name in business…

Never stop believing. A motto our next guest is all about. This is a man who could sell ice to the eskimos, the ultimate salesman who is always one step ahead of the competition. A successful entrepreneur who has co-founded his company Go Instore, using the global pandemic as a springboard and taking his business to the next level. You’ll find that this person behind his brand is changing the way we think, act and live our lives online. But Andre Hordagoda isn’t just a businessman, he’s a family man. His continued drive to succeed on a huge scale is founded upon the close relationships with his business partner, loving wife and supportive family. Let’s goinstore to find out more about this great man…

Brace yourselves for a powerful, honest and emotional episode. In a change to our regular format, I’m joined by TWO inspirational guests who know each other incredibly well. From childhood friends to changing people’s lives through effective personal branding, Jago’s dynamic duo talk us through their life lessons involving family, heartache, near-death experiences and how the strength to overcome adversity has led them into who they are today. Please be as honoured as me to listen to the incredible Ryan O’Keefe and Steve Richards. 

A travel fan, but a family man. Our next guest joins us to promote his new business venture, Ultimate Travel Club - an exclusive travel club that includes many exciting benefits in the wake of the global pandemic and the chance to holiday once again. As the former CMO of Walt Disney and founder of the highly successful organisation, Pimento. Stephen Knight is a well known, well respected individual who is here to share his personal and professional story - let’s get right to the heart of this great man…

Mine is not to reason why, mine is but to sell and buy. A motto that our next guest lives and dies by. Mark McIvor is the ultimate businessman, always looking to turn a profit. But he’s more than just that, he’s a family man who enjoys the finer things in life. But things haven’t always been rosy in the McIvor garden, especially during lockdown… Let’s go on a journey to find out more life lessons, from the world of business…