Secrets of the Side Hustle

By The TimesSociety & Culture

Secrets of the Side Hustle episodes

June 17, 2021 OLIO co-founder Tessa Clarke on businesses changing the world for the better
This time, Laura is joined by Tessa Clarke, co-founder of food-sharing app OLIO.

Loved by Duchess of Sussex, Mehgan Markle, this incredible company has already helped give away millions portions of food and saved countless litres of water.

Laura finds out how OLIO did it, plus they talk profit with purpose, how to embrace the "lean start-up" model, tips for getting investment as a female-founded company and more...

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36 min
June 10, 2021 Avila.Diana's founder Avila Chidume on forging your own path and helping others along the way
For this episode, Laura speaks with Avila Chidume, who founded diverse and inclusive greeting cards company; Avila Diana.

They cover everything from turning your passion into profit, why listening to mum's advice isn't always the best idea, plus Pharrell sliding into your DMs...

You can see some of Avila's beautiful designs for yourself here.
https://aviladiana.com/
https://www.instagram.com/avila.diana/

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You can check out the great businesses Avila mentioned (plus a few more) on instagram:
@lacebylucyofficial
@omalicha.boutique
@edgeofgreatblog
@medsimplehq
@paigemichelmakeup
@littlemoments_films
@dinewithkuda
@LeadingCEO

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26 min
June 03, 2021 Five Dot Botanics founder Zaffrin O'Sullivan on small brands making a big impact
More inspirational female founders! This time, Laura sat down with Five Dot Botanics founder (and contender for World's Busiest Person)- Zaffrin O'Sullivan.

They talk through the "idea to product" process, how to scale your business and how to stay on top of both your professional and personal time.

You can see Zaffrin's products for herself on her website or follow them on instagram.
https://www.fivedotbotanics.com/
https://www.instagram.com/fivedotbotanics/

Follow The Sunday Times Style
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33 min
May 27, 2021 Bespoke Binny's founder Natalie Manima on turning your hobby into a career
Laura Jackson sits down with Natalie Manima, who makes the gorgeously eye-catching, bright print homeware products with her brand "Bespoke Binny".

They talk turning your hobby into a career, building relationships with other businesses as well as why mum is always the best place to go for help....

You can check out Natalie's products for yourself at her website or give her a follow on Instagram

Here's some of those businesses Natalie mentioned too:

Kazvare Made It
Bowe Skincare
Y Fit
Niche Tea

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26 min
May 20, 2021 BorrowMyDoggy's Rikke Rosenlund on businesses building communities
We are BACK!

With our usual host Scarlett taking some much deserved time off for her maternity leave, the incredible Laura Jackson will be looking after the series!

We kick off with Rikke Rosenlund, founder of "Borrow My Doggy. She talks about her entrepreneur journey, gives some great tips for finding investment, tells us why community should be at the heart of every business and more...

Twitter: @BorrowMyDoggy
Instagram: @BorrowMyDoggy
Website: BorrowMyDoggy.com

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30 min
May 17, 2021 We're coming back for another series!
Secrets of the Side Hustle is coming BACK for Series 4 on the 20th of May.

Watch this space for all the inspiring, advice-filled conversations with some truly exceptional female founders to come.

Subscribe now!

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2 min
September 10, 2020 Alexandra Stedman, aka The Frugality, on how to turn your blog into a business
The founder of The Frugality started documenting outfits and shopping tips on her personal blog and then Instagram alongside her job as a fashion assistant, and then it became a sustainable venture in its own right. This is her story

http://thesundaytimes.co.uk/sidehustle

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35 min
September 03, 2020 Heady Mix founder Justina Cruickshank on how to manage two jobs
How can you get a business off the ground when you’re still working a full-time job? The inspiring founder of a book subscription box that showcases underrepresented groups, who is also chief operating officer at co-working space the Brew, shares how she makes it work
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31 min
August 27, 2020 The Lowdown founder Alice Pelton on maintaining self-belief when you’re self-employed
The founder of the contraception review website The Lowdown talks managing your workload, market research and how Covid-19 has impacted access to contraception
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31 min
August 20, 2020 Sue Black OBE, founder of Tech Mums, on launching a side hustle in your fifties
The professor of computer science shares her advice on dealing with unsupportive colleagues, uplifting women in tech and making the most of incubators and accelerators
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33 min

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Secrets of the Side Hustle is a conversation with inspiring female founders about their career stories. Spanning industries from art and activism to tech and fitness, each week we'll discuss the…