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This week, I chatted with Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip and his mission is twofold: to solve the what to drink when you're not drinking dilemma and to continue his family's 300 year farming heritage. Seedlip launched in late 2015 from Ben's kitchen and is now available in over 20 countries and in many of the world's best cocktail bars and restaurants.

We talked about how to create a movement, what category definition really is, why he still gets excited when he sees the product behind the bar, and how sustainability is integral to his belief system. Ben is really getting it right in terms of balance. He came out of the gate hard when the brand launched, travelled the world and created a new category. Now he has a new business, a wife, children, and lives on the farm, deeply connected to nature. Ben needs no introduction and I have no doubt that you will be very inspired by his story whatever stage of your business journey you are currently at.

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In this week, I chat to Alex Loizou from Trouva, an online store that brings you beautiful homewares from the best independents around the world, making it easy for you to discover just the right piece for your home. I absolutely loved chatting to Alex in this open and thoughtful episode. We talked about navigating the relationship between three co-founders, how Alex didn’t start as CEO but took the role just 3 months shy of a global pandemic, and why he thinks fundraising is not to be celebrated, but is an essential part of business growth. We chatted about how much pressure founders are willing to take on and how Trouva is helping independent shop owners grow globally.

Alex encouraged me to obsess on understanding what is real value in your business, and to hone in on that, with laser focus. Alex is brilliant, and I hope you enjoy listening to his story.

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In this episode, I am joined by Jack Tang, co-founder of Urban, a wellness app which has serviced over 1 million customers with a range of treatments including massage, fitness and facials.

We chatted about how to work productively with a co-founder, how entrepreneurship was always a viable career path for Jack, how he learned from winging it, how he wants to represent being progressive in the industry and be seen as the good guys of the gig economy. And we also tackle about how Urban has grown to become the category leader. I really hope you enjoy this one. It was fascinating sitting down with Jack!

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In this episode, I am joined by Nicola Elliott, Founder of Neom, one of the first true wellness brands.

Nicola and I talked about educating customers, building a brand with staying power, how to get customers to buy the products a second, third + fourth time, why the wellness industry has lacked diversity, when the right time is to raise money, raising a family alongside a full-time job, and why passion is at the heart of this incredible entrepreneurial story.

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In this episode, I am joined by Pip Murray, Founder of Pip+Nut, a business she founded in 2013.

Pip and I discuss finding friends in what can be a very lonely pursuit, why it’s impossible to try and do everything, and how to make the biggest impact through focus + honesty. Pip shared her thoughts on why transparency has been so central to the way that she works with her team, and her customers, and why picking your lane, and holding your line, is key to her success. Pip also talked candidly about the things she doesn’t know, and how she backed herself to figure it out, through asking questions, and surrounding herself with people she could learn from.

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In this episode, I am joined by James Balfour, Founder and CEO of 1Rebel.

We sat down in the midst of the third London lockdown, in the first quarter of 2021. James and I chatted about diversity in the fitness industry, how to build a fierce company culture, how being Instagram famous has affected this sector, authenticity, why accountability is missing in many people’s lives, how to be resistant in the face of challenges, and what makes a good leader. We talked about bouncing back, and the devastating impact of Covid on the health and fitness sector.

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In this episode, I am joined by Whitney Hawkings, Founder of FLOWERBX, a flower delivery service sourcing the freshest flowers, direct from the growers, delivering them to your front door.

We talked about how to create something meaningful + lasting, what sacrifice in business really means, how to hire and empower a great team, why everyone should have a 10-year plan, how to grow a business into global markets, whilst also raising children, and of course, how Covid has impacted the business.

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In this episode, I am joined by my old friends, Ed William and Jamie Laing, Founders of the modern confectionary brand, Candy Kittens.

We covered self-awareness, realising your personal skill set, why Candy Kittens wasn’t built with the idea of selling out, how to be resilient in the face of very expensive, early mistakes, how to work effectively with your co-founder and holding your line, even when the new shiny thing seems more alluring. Ed + Jamie are seasoned entrepreneurs, running a fast growing and exciting business. They are leading the charge in their category, and I hope you take away some nuggets of information that help you on your business journey.

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Fashion rental has exploded in the last year, which might surprise you given that no one has had anywhere to go. Episode 3 gives you the chance to hear more about the start up journey of Europe’s fast growing fashion rental platform, Hurr. Co-founder Victoria Prew chatted to me about the challenges in the last year, using the one month when the UK wasn’t in lockdown to sneak in a huge partnership with high street giant Selfridges, why sustainability is a prerequisite of a modern brand, and how the future of fashion is feeding the circular economy. Victoria shared with me that Hurr wasn’t the first business idea she had, and how she’d spent a lot of time and energy on two or three series ideas, before backing Hurr as the one. We discussed the evolving market, the responsibility of brands to inform + educate their consumer, how consumerism is evolving, and the opportunity to impact an entire generation for whom ownership is not the primary goal. It would be hard to miss Hurr in the news, especially as they have dressed celebrities including Ellie Goulding, Ella Eyre, Stacey Dooley and Claudia Schiffer. If you have been a little light on your news consumption, you can use the next hour to wise up on one of the most exciting brands to watch in 2021.

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This week, I catch up with Lucas London, founder of the UK’s hottest home decorating company, Lick. Lucas and I sat down shortly after the brand announced a £15million funding round, which will be used to grow the business globally. We chatted about a range of different topics, including how to navigate a co-founder partnership, overcoming challenges in a start up, dealing with competition and why Lick is championing female investors. Lucas talked candidly about anxiety, and how counselling has really helped him manage the stress of running such a fast paced business. I loved speaking to Lucas, and I hope you enjoy listening to his inspiring story.

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