Tash Insights

In this episode, Tash sits down with Franklin Martin, founder of Triffin, a platform providing intelligent finance tools tailored for DTC brands. 

Franklin discusses how Triffin assists founders and finance teams in automating cash flow forecasting, expense management, and financial workflows, enabling businesses to focus on growth and profitability. 

He shares insights into the challenges consumer brands face in financial management and how Triffin's solutions are designed to address these hurdles effectively. 

Tune in to learn about the intersection of technology and finance in the consumer brand sector and how innovative tools like Triffin are reshaping the landscape.

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Joel Williams and Adam Wilmshurst, the powerhouse duo behind Fair Forecast, to unpack how they’re disrupting the e-commerce landscape with fixed CPA affiliate marketing – and doing it faster than almost anyone else in the game.

The guys share:

• How being “unhireable” in traditional roles led to building their own success
• Why e-commerce needs a fairer, scalable alternative to Meta and Google ads
• The untapped power of affiliate partnerships and unused publisher inventory
• How they onboarded 45 brands in just a few weeks—with zero external funding
• Why Joel meditates daily and once nearly became an Uber driver on the side
• dam’s drama school background—and how creativity fuels Fair Forecast’s growth

This episode is fast-paced, funny, and brutally honest. 

If you're in the eCom, growth, or performance marketing space, or just love a sharp, no-BS startup story, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Louis Fulcher, founder of branding agency Unearthed, to explore the unexpected journey from sticking graphics on Ford Transits to building brands for companies like McDonald's.

Louis shares:

• How a teenage obsession with a car-wrapping YouTuber sparked his creative career
• Why rejection from agencies pushed him to go solo—and succeed on his own terms
• The branding mistakes businesses make (spoiler: it's not all about logos)
• Why assumptions and personal preference can kill your brand strategy
• How customer interviews and brand positioning helped him reshape Fulfilled's business model
• And how he turned a McDonald's street sweeper into a Happy Meal on wheels!

This episode is packed with branding insights, creative storytelling, and entrepreneurial grit. 

Whether you're building a brand or rethinking your visual identity, Louis brings clarity to what branding really means – and why it matters more than ever.

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Luke Plane, founder of Fulfilled Talent, to discuss why recruitment in e-commerce is broken—and what brands can do to attract and retain the best talent.

Luke shares:

• Why so many brands struggle to hire—and how they’re getting recruitment wrong
• How rising salaries, talent shortages, and remote work are reshaping the hiring landscape
• Why employer branding is the real secret to hiring top-tier candidates
• The battle between agency vs. in-house hiring and when to use each
• How Fulfilled Talent is disrupting the recruitment model with a fresh approach

From the myths about “unicorn hires” to why culture is just as important as salary, Luke’s insights will change the way you think about hiring in e-commerce.

In this special bonus episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Rebecca Worsley, founder of Rainy City Agency, to discuss her wildly unconventional path from flipping Amazon FBA products to building a leading Shopify Plus agency.

Rebecca shares:

• How she went from selling dropshipped military t-shirts to running a multi-million-pound Shopify agency
• The lessons she learned from failed side hustles, big wins, and pivoting at the right time
• Scaling Rainy City from a one-woman freelance business to a team of 27
• Why she never stopped traveling – even after having a baby
• The importance of staying hands-on in your business (and why she still jumps into Shopify builds)

From bootstrapping to leading one of the most respected Shopify agencies, Rebecca’s story is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and spotting online business trends before they explode.

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Beauty, and Lucy Cohen, co-founder of Mazuma Accounting, to discuss the realities of bootstrapping, fundraising, and building businesses that last.

Laura & Lucy share:

• Why bootstrapping helped them grow smarter, scale sustainably, and avoid costly mistakes
• The truth about investment – when to raise money and why women receive only 2% of VC funding
• How Laura built Evolve Beauty into a globally recognised brand without outside funding
• Why Lucy transformed Mazuma into a multi-million-pound business before taking on investors
• The biggest misconceptions about business growth, profitability, and success timelines

From scaling a beauty empire to disrupting the accounting industry, Laura and Lucy’s journeys prove that success comes in many forms – and that women deserve a bigger slice of the investment pie.

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Krisi Smith, co-founder of Bird & Blend Tea Co., to discuss how she turned a love for creative blending into a disruptive, fast-growing tea brand with nearly 20 stores across the UK.

Krisi shares:

• How she went from not drinking tea to building an innovative, flavour-first tea brand
• The bold decision to open physical stores despite industry trends – and why it worked
• The power of community, storytelling, and why customers fall in love with founders
• Navigating a business partnership after divorce and maintaining a successful working relationship
• The realities of burnout as a founder, how it forced her to step back, and why learning to switch off was her biggest business achievement

From selling tea at festivals and sleeping in a van to creating a beloved high street brand, Krisi’s journey is a lesson in resilience, passion, and knowing when to put yourself first.

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder of Scamp & Dude, to discuss how a life-changing health scare led her to build one of the UK’s most loved purpose-driven fashion brands.

Jo shares:

• How a brain hemorrhage and life-threatening surgery inspired her to start Scamp & Dude
• The story behind superpower-infused clothing and how it empowers customers
• Growing from a children’s brand in Liberty to a thriving women’s fashion label
• Why giving back is at the heart of the brand, from donating over 45,000 “Super Scarves” to women undergoing chemo to supporting children facing serious illness
• How she balances business growth, family life, and building a community of loyal fans

From launching in Liberty just months after brain surgery to expanding Scamp & Dude into major retail stores, Jo’s journey is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of building a brand with heart.

In this episode, Tash sits down with Sahar Hashemi, serial entrepreneur and founder of Buy Women Built, to discuss her mission to support female-founded brands and close the £200B gender gap in entrepreneurship.

Sahar shares:

• How she went from being a lawyer to launching Coffee Republic and revolutionising the UK coffee industry
• Why most female founders start businesses from personal need—and why that’s their superpower
• The inspiration behind Buy Women Built and how it’s helping female-led brands thrive
•  The power of community and why connection is the key to success for women in business
•  Why she believes “Leap and the net will appear” is the ultimate advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

From starting a business with no experience to spearheading a movement that’s changing the landscape for female entrepreneurs, Sahar’s story is an inspiring lesson in resilience, innovation, and taking action.

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Maxine Laceby, founder of Absolute Collagen, to discuss how she built the UK’s biggest collagen brand from her kitchen table at 50 years old – with zero business experience.

Maxine shares:

• Why launching a business later in life was her superpower
• How she turned a homemade bone broth recipe into a multi-million-pound brand
• Her journey from packing orders at home to leading a £30M company
• How she built Absolute Collagen alongside her daughter Darcy
• The power of community & why her “Absoluters” are at the heart of the brand

From battling imposter syndrome to proving that age is no barrier to success, Maxine’s story is proof that owning who you are is the key to thriving in business and in life.