What does it really take to reach the boardroom and stay there?

In this energising and insight-packed episode, Laura Barber sits down with Naomi Kent, board advisor, endurance athlete andfounder of The Boardroom Co. From Ironman finish lines to C-suite coaching, Naomi’s career is a masterclass in grit, growth and getting over yourself.

Expect straight-talking advice on:• Building a board-ready career (even if you're just starting out)• Why leadership isn't about doing, it's about governing• The invisible ripples that shape success• How to raise your fear threshold and take bold risks that pay off

Whether you’re looking to join a board, lead with more clarity, or redefine what resilience means to you, this one is packedwith ripples worth catching.

🎧 Hit play, don't forget to follow and let the ripple begin.

#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing#Branding #Leadership #Boardroom #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #NonExecDirector

From redundancy to ripple-maker.

Adam Margolin’s story is a masterclass in the power of small decisions, unexpected nudges, and the human side of brand building.

In this episode, he joins Laura Barber to explore the emotional side of marketing, the career curveballs that became launchpads, and why even seasoned strategists get out-negotiated by toddlers.

This one’s packed with:

·      Practical advice for founders

·      Big brand strategy for small budgets

·      The ripple impact of good leadership

·      Casual conversations that change everything

If you're a marketer, founder, or curious creative, this is the real talk you’ve been waiting for.

🎧 Listen now on The Ripple Impact, where human stories meet bold ideas.

#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing#Branding

What does it take to quit a global career at 25 and turn bugs into business?

This week on The Ripple Impact, I’m joined by Clara Best, founder of Saved a bold, sustainability-driven food startup putting insect protein on the map.

We talk:🦗Why crickets might just be the future of protein🛠 Lessons from leading cross functional project team at PepsiCo at just 25🌍 The realities of building (and leaving) a purpose-led brand💔 What no one tells you about stepping back from your business💬 And the ripple moments that shape who we become as founders

If you’re a founder, change-maker, or just someone questioning what’s next, this one’s for you.

Subscribe, share and join the discussion!#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing#Branding #Sustainability #FemaleFounders #FutureOfFood

Coca-Cola. Samsung. SodaStream.Sam Grant has shaped some of the most iconic brands in the world. But what really builds brand love?

On this episode of The Ripple Impact, Sam joins brand strategist and host Laura Barber to explore the emotional side of marketing, storytelling in the age of AI, and what it means to show up fully as yourself.

💡 Expect:

It’s honest, inspiring and full of insight for anyone working in branding, leadership or marketing.

🎧 Listen now and let the ripple begin.More: https://linktr.ee/therippleimpact
#Marketing #Branding #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Leadership #Storytelling #BrandLove #AuthenticBranding

This Regatta Week bonus episode features Olympic bronze medallist Emily Ford, joining host Laura Barber from Henley-on-Thames at the height of Henley Royal Regatta. A two-time Olympian, Emily shares the ripple moments that fuelled her rise, from teenage races to standing on the Olympic podium with her brother.

In this powerful and personal conversation, Emily dives into the grit behind elite performance, the impact of teamwork, how to push through self-doubt, the unexpected tools that helped her stay grounded, from ‘weekly therapy’ team check-ins to training in a barn during lockdown.

From imposter syndrome to sibling pride, Emily talks about:

* Her mindset reset between Tokyo and Paris

* What elite teams teach us about leadership

* Why trusting your crew is everything

* The emotional power of sharing the Olympic stage with her brother

It’s raw, real, and full of the kind of quiet grit that turns setbacks into podium moments.
🎙️ Perfect for founders, leaders, athletes, and anyone chasing purpose through pressure.
🎧 Press play and uncover the rowing ripples that created Olympic history.

#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #HenleyRegatta#EmilyFord #TeamGB #OlympicRipples #HenleyRoyalRegatta #Henley #HenleyonThames #Olympics #HRR #Regatta #Leadership #Teamwork #Storytelling

Success isn’t what you think. It’s not in the hustle, the title, or the bank account—it’s in the wholeness! 

Are you chasing your true purpose—or someone else’s expectations?

In this powerful episode of The Ripple Impact, Claudia Chan joins host, Laura Barber, to share how to break free from the unconscious culture of burnout, success trauma, and striving, and instead embrace wholeness, purpose, and personal alignment.

🔑 You’ll learn:

• How to stop shrinking and start owning your genius
• Why most people are chasing the wrong version of success
• How to build a “whole-life leadership” mindset
• The invisible epidemic no one is talking about
• Claudia’s 4-part I-HAC journey 

👉 For free tools & reflection prompts, visit ⁠claudiachan.com/toolkit⁠

👉 To unlock your brand genius, contact The Ripple Impact [email protected]

#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #AuthenticSuccess #HealingJourney #LeadershipIsPersonal #Marketing #Branding #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #Podcast #Business #Insights #MarketingTips #PodcastShow #Interview #NewPodcast #SpotifyPodcast #Podcasting #ListenOnSpotify

🔥 Duncan Bruce—creative disruptor, brand whisperer, and co-author of The Dream Café has worked with Adidas, Unilever, Cirque du Soleil—and still says the biggest power move? Letting people dream.
In this first weekly episode of #TheRippleImpact we're serving up pure fuel for marketers, brand builders, and wave makers ready to shake up their world.

He shares how the wild, wonderful journey from the suits of Leo Burnett lead to creative breakthroughs for global giants.
This episode will light a fire under anyone working in marketing, branding, or creative leadership.

What do Jaffa Cakes, national identity, and AI have in common? More than you think.

In this special live episode from Cannes Lions, Laura Barber speaks with Greg Clayton, Head of Brand Growth at IPSOS, to explore the intersection of technology, culture, and emotion in modern branding.

Together, they dive into:

From beer labels to segmentation bots, this is a bold, brilliant conversation on where marketing is headed next — and why human stories still matter most.

🎧 Hit play, and follow above to catch all the ripples.

#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #CannesLions #Branding #AI #GregClayton #Ipsos #CreativeLeadership #BritishBrands #SonicBranding #Marketing #Strategy #Insights

🌊 What if the tiniest moment could change everything?

Welcome to The Ripple Impact, hosted by Laura Barber — a podcast for the curious minds, brave thinkers, and quiet disruptors ready to create waves that matter.

In this 90-second teaser, discover what makes this show different:

Whether you're a CEO, just starting out, or somewhere in between, this podcast is for those ready to think differently, act bravely, and turn small ripples into lasting change.

🎙️ Follow now — your next big wave starts here.

#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Leadership #Marketing #Branding #Strategy #Insights #Podcast

Live from the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with content chaos, AI overload, and brand dilution.

Zappi Founder and Chair, Steve Phillips shares:

✅ What 4,000 ads taught him about effectiveness

✅ Why influencers are winning where celebrities fail

✅ The danger of outdated brand books

✅ How creativity must define its place before AI eats the workflow

🔥 Listen for real talk, real insights, and real ripples from the frontlines of creativity.
#Cannes #CannesLions #RippleImpact #RippleImpactPodcast #MarketingLeadership #CreativeStrategy #Zappi #Data #WaveMakers