In this episode I meet Sebastian Aronowitz, cabinet maker and founder of The London Kitchen Company. Designing bespoke kitchens for his clients that become the heart and soul of their homes, Sebastian has built a business where craftsmanship and functionality blend seamlessly. Here’s Sebastian's story.

Discover Sebastian's beautiful kitchens at https://www.thelondonkitchencompany.co.uk/

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In this episode I meet Harry, the latest generation of the Jackson family, founders of The Winter Tarn Dairy in Cumbria.

Following in the footsteps of his parents Jeremy and Tricia, Harry looks set to be just as innovative and pioneering as he explores exciting new possibilities for the business he grew up in.

Discover more at wintertarndairy.co.uk

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In this episode, I learn about B Corp certification and how to build an ethical business, with Textile Designer and co founder of Secret Linen Store, Molly Freshwater.

Craft your own beautiful bedrooms at secretlinenstore.com

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In this episode, I meet Catherine Connor, co-founder of The Lovingly Artisan bakery, in Cumbria.

Together with her husband Aidan Monks, they have built a business rooted in care — for their craft, for their customers, and for the ingredients they use.

We talk about the guiding values that Catherine believes have shaped their success, and how their focus has evolved to include sharing essential knowledge on how to eat well.

If you’d like to join Catherine & Aiden’s tribe of customers, do take a look at lovinglyartisan.com where you can shop online or visit one of their stores.

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In the last episode of season one, I meet Kate Cotterill co-founder with Lucy Hutchings of She Grows Veg - an heirloom seed company who grow and harvest colourful easy-to-grow vegetable seeds.

Shop for seeds and grow your own rainbow, at shegrowsveg.com

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In this episode, I meet Alison Wright, the owner of iconic Cambridge based bakery – Fitzbillies. Alison shares how sentimental childhood memories of the bakery led to the purchase and successful re-launch many years later, and the legacy of wonder that she hopes to leave for future generations.

Also featured:

Lore Botanicals, Dorset

Laura’s Loom, Cumbria

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In this inspiring episode, I meet author of Material and renowned Woodworker Nick Kary. We discuss some of the wonderful artisans he met while writing his book, the joy of natural materials, and ponder what it means to be an artisan and to work with your hands.

You can learn more about Nick’s woodworking courses and The Brake holiday cabins at https://www.thebrake.net/

Material is available from Chelsea Green Publishing.

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In this episode, I meet Martin Murray, co-founder of Dunnet Bay Distillery. We dive into the world of gin, share a virtual tasting, and explore how he and his wife Claire turned their dream of self-employment into a thriving business, now exporting their Rock Rose gin around the globe.

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In this episode I meet the founders of Funki Coffee, sisters Sharon & Lauretta Gavin - aka the comedy double act Gavin & Gavin who have created their own wellness brand.

We talk about overcoming illness, their life-changing detox retreats and the inspiration behind their powerful mushroom coffee product.

Purchase Funki Coffee and book retreats at gavinsisters.co.uk

Also featured in this episode:

Sunnyfields Apiaries

Lovingly Artisan Bakery