What does it take to build a business that creates profit and real social impact?

In this powerful episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Daniel Kemdeng, Founder and CEO of Amero Coffee, to explore how he transformed his family’s 90-year farming legacy into a global ethical coffee brand supporting over 10,000 farmers.

Daniel shares his extraordinary journey from JP Morgan banker to purpose-driven entrepreneur, and the lessons he has learned building a business rooted in sustainability, fair pricing, and community impact.

Inside this episode:

• Why most coffee farmers see only a tiny fraction of the final sale price• The truth behind many fair trade claims• How to build an ethical supply chain that actually works• Why social impact can increase financial returns• The role of community in scaling meaningful businesses• What investors should consider beyond profit• How founders should think about brand building from day one

This conversation is packed with insights for founders, brand builders, marketers, investors and anyone interested in the future of ethical business.

🎧 Listen now and discover how business can become a force for good without sacrificing commercial success.

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Why do so many brilliant people stay hidden?

In this episode, Laura Barber sits down with Kier Adair, visibility expert, founder of the Speak and Shine Collection, and host of the Say Yes to You podcast.

Together they explore what really holds people back from being seen, why confidence is built through action, and how visibility can transform your business, credibility and opportunities.

Expect an honest conversation on:

• Why confidence follows action, not the other way round• The real cost of playing small• Why visibility is far bigger than social media• How to build your own visibility code• Trusting your intuition and backing yourself• The power of getting in the right rooms

If you have ever struggled with imposter syndrome, holding yourself back, or waiting to feel “ready” before putting yourself out there, this episode is for you.

🌊 The Ripple Impact is the podcast where we uncover the moments, decisions and stories that create waves in business and life.

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What if one conversation could save a life?

In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Toby Freeman, Founder of The Robin Cancer Trust, to explore how personal loss turned into a mission that is now saving lives across the UK.

From breaking stigma around men’s health to using humour to spark powerful conversations, this episode is full of insight, honesty and real human impact.

We talk about:

·     Turning grief into purpose

·     Why early cancer detection depends onconversation

·     How humour helps people open up

·     The truth about finding purpose

·     Building a movement that lasts

·     Creating real impact, not just awareness

This is a powerful reminder that small actions can create life changing ripples, and that authentic story telling lies at heart of moving people and souls.

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What happens when you see something deeply unfair… and decide to act?

In this episode, Laura Barber sits down with Anne Nicholls, educator and activist, to explore how one moment of shock turned into a movement changing thousands of lives.

From girls missing school every month due to period poverty… to breaking stigma, educating communities and bringing boys into the conversation… this is a powerful story of purpose in action.

We cover:

• The reality of period poverty and its globalimpact
• Why silence and stigma are the biggest barriers
• The importance of educating both girls and boys
• How small actions can create life-changing ripple effects
• What it really means to follow purpose without a plan

This is an honest, emotional and inspiring conversation about courage, compassion and creating change where it matters most.

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Do check out Anne's incredible work here at: https://tinyurl.com/AnneGoFundMe

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Cindy Gallop is not just building a business. She is challenging culture.

In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with the founder of Make Love Not Porn to explore what happens when you take on taboo topics, broken systems and an industry that refuses to change.

This is a conversation about courage, conviction and building something that truly matters.

We talk about:

• Why porn has become default sex education
• The barriers female founders face in funding and scaling
• What it really takes to build a disruptive, mission-led business
• How to challenge cultural norms through brand and storytelling
• Why not caring what people think might be your biggest advantage

Cindy shares the realities of building a business against the odds, and why the future of the internet depends on who gets funded.

If you’re a founder, brand leader or someone who wants to create real impact, this episode will challenge how you think.

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In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Sam Teale, founder of a fast-growing video production company known for creating powerful, emotive and viral content.

This is a conversation about what actually makes people feel, why that matters more than ever in marketing, and how storytelling can turn small ideas into massive impact.

From creating the highest viewed Christmas advert on a £5,000 budget to challenging the way brands think about relatability, Sam shares honest, practical insights into what really drives connection, sharing and growth.

We talk about:

• Why emotional storytelling drives action
• The difference between relatability on a spreadsheet and real human connection
• What makes content truly shareable
• How to stand out without big budgets
• Why Gen Z is more capable than people think
• Turning doubt and criticism into momentum
• How to structure stories to create emotional impact

If you are building a brand, creating content or trying to connect with people in a more meaningful way, this episode will challenge how you think and inspire how you show up.

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What if the problem with events isn’t the content… but the experience?

In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber sits down with Dan Brain, co-founder of MAD//Fest, to explore how the events industry got stuck in a cycle of scale over substance and what it takes to break out of it.

From launching with £30k and a bold vision, to building one of the UK’s most talked-about marketing festivals, Dan shares the ripple moments, risks and instincts that shaped MAD//Fest into a platform that feels more like a movement than a traditional event.

This conversation explores:🌊 Why “beige” events no longer work🌊 The power of creative disruption and distinctive brands🌊 How human experiences are becoming more valuable than ever🌊 Why connection, not just content, drives real impact

If you care about building brands, experiences or businesses that people genuinely connect with, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber speaks with psychologist and founder of Male Allies UK, Lee Chambers, about why allyship is a skill every modern leader must build.

From scaling a tech business to losing the ability to walk at 29, to becoming a stay-at-home dad and listening in discomfort at toddler groups, Lee shares the ripple moments that reshaped his life and career.

Together they explore:

·     Why allyship is a leadership capability

·     How inclusive leadership improves performance

·     The commercial benefits of navigating difference

·     What most organisations get wrong about inclusion

·     Why discomfort makes you a better listener

·     How to build cultures where everyone can thrive

This is a bold, honest and human conversation about resilience, culture, gender dialogue and what the future of leadership really looks like.

If you are a founder, senior leader or brand builder who wants to lead with clarity and courage, this episode is essential listening.

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That voice in your head that says you’re not ready?

Let’s talk about it.

In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber speaks with executive coach Elaine Atkinson about how to silence your inner critic and reconnect with your instinct, confidence and leadership clarity.

From climbing the corporate ladder to walking away from senior leadership at Deloitte, Elaine shares the ripple moments that forced her to question external success and rebuild from the inside out.

Inside this conversation:

* What the inner critic actually is and why it is so loud* The science behind intuition and gut instinct* How corporate environments reinforce self doubt
* Burnout, ambition and misalignment
* Practical tools to manage fear in leadership
* How to move forward even when you feel uncertain

This episode is for ambitious founders, leaders and professionals who want impact without self abandonment.

If you have ever asked yourself “Is this it?” or felt stuck between ambition and alignment, this one will land.

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Marketing is not decoration. It is commercial strategy.

In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber is joined by Lisa Eaton, founder of Fabric Academy, to explore how marketing can truly drive growth when marketers are trained to think strategically, commercially and confidently.

Lisa shares insights on leadership, AI, growth skills, female founders and why human judgement will always matter in brand building.

This conversation explores:

* Why marketing is still seen as a cost centre

* How to activate growth through marketing

* Commercial thinking for modern marketers

* AI vs human nuance in brand building

* Leadership, influence and stakeholder buy-in

* Female founders, resilience and raising capital

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