Best Ed Thorn Podcasts (2024)

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Wyatt Ellis: Teenage Mandolin Maestro 59:35

19h ago59:35

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Wyatt Ellis can’t even drive a car but he’s making waves in the bluegrass community. A prolific tune-writer and a dedicated student of the mandolin, he’s growing and learning at a rate you only find in the under 20 set. I was surprised to find that he’s also humble, articulate, and a total professional. It’s not hard to envision him reaching the hi…

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Unrivaled Guitar Skills and Humble Hearts: A Night with Trey Hensley 54:55

10h ago54:55

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Trey Hensley is simply the most ferocious acoustic guitar player I’ve ever encountered. His attack and control of the guitar is unrivaled and left me in awe. He is, however, also just about as kind and as humble as an East Tennessee man can be. I had a great time playing music with and getting to know more about this musical titan and I’m really ha…

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Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon: Bluegrass and Banjos for Foxes (and Humans) 59:56

2M ago59:56

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I met Andy Thorn during the winter of 2002/2003 when he was visiting Durango, Colorado on a ski trip. We played and traveled over two summers as members of The Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band, which broke up - or went on an 18 year hiatus - after the summer of 2005. Andy and I remain and always will be great friends, and sharing the stage with Andy a…

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Bluegrass Vibes and Family Ties with Mike Ashworth of Steep Canyon Rangers 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

When I asked Mike Ashworth’s bandmates and friends to give me a sentence describing him, it was almost comical how similar their answers were. Two of them were identical, describing him as “the most natural gifted and versatile musician I have ever known.” One even said, “when God made the perfect musician, he made Mike Ashworth; enormously talente…

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Keeping Music Sacred with Ed Jurdi of Band of Heathens (Episode 30) 49:39

3M ago49:39

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I met Ed Jurdi at a taping of The Travis Book Happy Hour in March of 2021. Our mutual friend Nicki Bluhm was on the show and she’d invited Ed, who’d recently moved to Asheville, to attend. I was not yet acquainted with Band of Heathens or Ed Jurdi, but when we met after the show I was struck by his warmth and attentiveness. It was a couple years be…

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Welcome to the New Tech-ed Classroom 2:55

4M ago2:55

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Visit the website TheNewTechEdClassroom.com for free lesson plans and other teacher resources derived directly from interviews with working professionals. RMtqEHKVkKuEA5oaLXeXBy Thorn Winter

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Just Do the Thing: Jordan Tice's Advice for the Creative Soul (Episode 29) 53:18

4M ago53:18

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The night Jordan Tice joined me in Brevard for the taping of this episode it was cold, wet and dark - classic Western North Carolina in late January. We had the garage door behind the stage closed and the lights low. Jordan’s guitar playing, soft spoken demeanor, and humor made for a wonderfully intimate and enjoyable evening for everyone in the ro…

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16. The Biggest Year Of Our Lives 42:12

6M ago42:12

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Today is a life update special! It's been almost two years since our last episode (thanks for your patience!), so we wanted to return to chat about all the big things that we've done, and what's coming up: specifically the show we co-hosted at Carnegie Hall in December 2023, our engagement and alexrainbirdSessions! Plus, we give you a sneak peek at…

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Acoustic Syndicate: Steve McMurry's Folk Inspiration (Episode 28) 1:04:21

8M ago1:04:21

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Acoustic Syndicate is one of the best acoustic rock and Americana bands on earth. Fronted by Steve McMurry, the band’s music leans toward themes of sustainability, social justice and quality of life and they’ve built a loyal following over the last 30 years. Steve takes us on a musical journey filled with inspiration and tradition in this episode, …

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Musical Alchemy with Rachel Baiman (Episode 27) 55:58

9M ago55:58

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Rachel Baiman’s indie folk and Americana vibe, rooted in Chicago and rich with fiddle tunes, unfolds as she shares her transition to singer songwriter. Influences ranging from Courtney Barnett to John Hartford and other roots music make their way into her live performance. Rachel is part of a generational scene in Nashville that I’ve been watching …

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Ep 26: Andy Falco (Infamous Stringdusters) 1:09:10

9M ago1:09:10

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com Full disclosure; I’ve played music and stood closer to Andy Falco onstage more than anyone over the last 15 years, maybe …

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Ep 25: Jim Lauderdale 1:07:14

10M ago1:07:14

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com I’ve shared the stage with Jim Lauderdale many times over the years and have always enjoyed his approach and attitude. Fu…

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BUT WHY REWIND - LONELINESS WITH ANNA MATHUR 51:25

11M ago51:25

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In this look back through the But Why best bits collection, we return to December 2022 when Clemmie talked to friend of the pod, mum of three, psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur about loneliness. Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her own personal and professional experiences to support mums …

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - STYLE WITH ZEENA SHAH 11:01

11M ago11:01

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This week's bitesize episode sees Clemmie delve into the world of style with East London based Art Director & Stylist Zeena Shah. Zeena trained as a printed textile designer at Chelsea School of Art & Design, she has a passion for colour, print and pattern AND she's also a print designer/maker/illustrator and Creative Workshop Tutor. As if that's n…

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - WAR WITH TABAN SHORESH 17:37

11M ago17:37

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This week's But Why bitesize is extraordinary and a little different. In normal circumstances, these mini episodes involve a very complicated edit, but not this week. In this episode Clemmie is looking at war with child genocide survivor Taban Shoresh, who founded Lotus Flower, a non-profit that supports female conflict survivors and refugees in Ku…

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BUT WHY REWIND - BURNOUT WITH CAROLINE DOONER 1:02:34

11M ago1:02:34

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In this look back, we head to May, 2022, when Clemmie explored burn out with writer, humourist, ex-professional actress & singer Caroline Dooner, who wrote the The F*ck It Diet, all about her relationship with food and dieting, and Tired as F*ck, all about her "exhaustion & two years of rest". Ten years ago Caroline started writing a blog called Th…

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - GUT HEALTH WITH THE MAC TWINS 10:20

11M ago10:20

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We're taking another trip down But Why memory lane to find a chat all about your gut. Clemmie welcomed twins Lisa and Alana Macfarlane (aka DJs The Mac Twins), who set up The Gut Stuff website to empower gut health in everyone after taking part in a piece of ground breaking research. Lisa and Alana had tried every fad diet under the sun, including …

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BUT WHY REWIND - COUNTY LINES WITH DANIELLE MARIN 56:39

12M ago56:39

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In this rewind episode, we go back to June 2022, when Clemmie explored the topic of County Lines with Danielle Marin. Danielle grew up in London with first generation immigrant parents, she was accepted into a grammar school, however her life changed completely after a brutal attack led her to involvement with ‘gangs’ and drug crime. She later enro…

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BUT WHY REWIND - ADHD WITH GRACE TIMOTHY 1:07:16

12M ago1:07:16

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This week's But Why Rewind episode is from March, 2022, when Clemmie chatted to author and journalist Grace Timothy about ADHD and her own chance diagnosis made in 2021 after an appointment to check on her hearing. Clemmie and Grace, who has written for publications including Style, Vogue, Glamour, Marie Claire, the Sunday Times and Teen Vogue and …

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - EXPECTATIONS WITH POORNA BELL 11:28

12M ago11:28

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In this week's bitesize episode Clemmie talks about expectations and more importantly, how to manage them, with award-winning journalist, author and power lifter Poorna Bell. Poorna is the former Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. She won Stylist's Rising Star award for 2019, Red Magazine's Big Book Award for 2019. Poorna has …

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BUT WHY REWIND - SOLO PARENTING WITH LIV THORNE 55:15

12M ago55:15

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In this week's But Why Rewind, we revisit a chat Clemmie had with author Liv Thorne about the challenges of solo parenting. The pair discuss: How she reached the decision to have a baby alone. The process of choosing the sperm. What has surprised Liv about it? Hardest part? What it's taught her? How she talks to her son Herb about it. What advice w…

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - TRAUMA WITH DR SARAH WOODHOUSE 11:28

1y ago11:28

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In this week's But Why Bitesize, Clemmie tackles the topic of trauma with trauma expert, research psychologist, author, coach (and school friend) Dr Sarah Woodhouse, who has created the Freedom Process for women who are ready to look honestly at their past and understand why how and when it’s affecting their life today. Clemmie and Sarah explore tr…

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BUT WHY REWIND - BALANCE WITH JESSICA ENNIS-HILL 1:10:47

1y ago1:10:47

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We're heading back to June 2021 for this But Why rewind episode, when Clemmie talked to an actual Dame and Gold medal winning Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill about balance in our lives. As well as Clemmie wanting all the details on what it felt like to be Jessica on ‘that’ Super Saturday, the pair discuss: - balancing a demanding career and the rest of…

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - ENDOMETRIOSIS WITH EMMA TULLEY-WILLIAMS 10:58

1y ago10:58

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In this bitesize episode, which went out in October 2021, Clemmie speaks to podcaster and mental health campaigner Emma Tulley-Williams - aka @mummyspaininthearse - all about endometriosis. The pair discuss: Her first experiences of periods. How immediately shocking they were. The journey to getting diagnosed with endo. How misunderstood endo is, e…

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Episode 24: Beppe Gambetta 1:12:37

1y ago1:12:37

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com When the opportunity to host Beppe Gambetta on the Happy Hour came up, I jumped on it. Beppe’s a legend and has a totally…

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BUT WHY REWIND - FARMING WITH THE CHIEF SHEPHERDESS 1:14:42

1y ago1:14:42

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In the latest trip down the But Why memory lane, Clemmie chats to Zoë Colville - aka @thechiefshepherdess on Instagram - about how she swapped a hair salon in Soho for life on the farm in Kent, why gold hoop earrings are important even when feeding goats, AND why she's determined to educate people about where food really comes from. To find out mor…

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - GAMBLING WITH DARREN CROCKER 11:59

1y ago11:59

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This week's bitesize episode takes us back to July 2021, when Clemmie spoke to Darren of Rule_ette_out who is six years in recovery from gambling and has since set up gambling addiction support & awareness group. In the episode we discuss: Darren's first experience of gambling. How it is intrinsically linked to sport. When his habit moved into addi…

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BUT WHY REWIND - DIVORCE WITH HELEN THORNE 1:07:54

1y ago1:07:54

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For this week's trip into the But Why archives, we go back to June 2021 when Clemmie chatted to Helen Thorne, one half of the Scummy Mummies about life in the aftermath of the breakdown of her marriage. Helen and her husband separated just days before the country went into lockdown in March 2020 and in this episode Helen chats openly about navigati…

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - ADVENTURE WITH BELINDA KIRK 11:34

1y ago11:34

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In this week's bitesize episode, Clemmie speaks to Belinda Kirk who is a professional explorer! In 2010, she captained the first all-female rowing team to circumnavigate Britain non-stop, completing the journey in 51 days. The pair discuss: Belinda's incredible career including a trip where she sailed the Atlantic. The joy of adventure Why it is es…

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Episode 23: Alexa Rose 1:11:27

1y ago1:11:27

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com I started preparing for this episode when I was on a summer trip with my kids in Colorado which mostly involves listening…

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BUT WHY REWIND - PERIMENOPAUSE WITH MAISIE HILL 1:01:33

1y ago1:01:33

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We're trawling the But Why archives and bringing you some of the best bits from the last 100+ episodes. And this week we head back to April 2021 when Clemmie welcomed author and menstrual expert Maisie Hill to the pod to ask 'Why do we live in fear of menopause? Constant rage? Longer or shorter cycles? A desire to change your life? Any of these thi…

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - SELF HEALING WITH VEX KING 13:08

1y ago13:08

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We are back with more bitesize episodes, featuring your favourite conversations from But Why, and this one takes us back to a conversation Clemmie had with Sunday Times No1 (twice over!) author Vex King about self healing. The pair discuss: The importance of feeling your feelings. How self reflection and self healing is game changing but uncomforta…

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Episode 22: Jon Weisberger 54:00

1y ago54:00

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com When The Stringdusters were in Nashville around 2006 or 2007, our dobro player lived next door to Jon Weisberger in Madis…

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MEET THE FOUNDER: GEORGIE CLEEVE, OSKIA 43:19

1y ago43:19

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Chatting to Clemmie this week about how their brand came to be is Georgie Cleeve, founder of skincare brand, Oskia. Georgie founded Oskia in 2009 after her own experiences led her to become passionate about the benefits of nutritional skincare derived from natural ingredients. Oskia is now used and sold in shops and spas across the world and Georgi…

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MEET THE FOUNDER: ANNA LAHEY, VIDA GLOW 59:37

1y ago59:37

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Joining Clemmie to chat all about founding their business is Anna Lahey, founder of cosmetics brand Vida Glow. Anna turned her passion for ‘ingestible beauty’ into Vida Glow in 2014, and since then it’s grown into a global brand. Clemmie sits down with Anna to chat about all the challenges of growing a business and the pitfalls of being your own bo…

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Episode 21: Jeremy Garrett (The Infamous Stringdusters) 1:01:59

1y ago1:01:59

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation, as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com I know Jeremy Garrett about as well as anyone else, excepting his wife Connie, of course. We’ve traveled together for 17…

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MEET THE FOUNDER: LISA SMOSARSKI, STYLIST MAGAZINE 51:40

1y ago51:40

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Stepping into the Meet the Founder hot seat this week is editor in chief of Stylist magazine, Lisa Smosarski. After working as an editor for a number of other successful women’s magazines Lisa was asked to take the helm and launch Stylist in 2009, and since then it’s become a household name. Lisa shares some of her trickiest decisions and early mis…

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MEET THE FOUNDER, ANNA RICHARDS: FROLICME 48:30

1y ago48:30

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Sharing the journey of their brand this week is Anna Richards, founder of modern erotic platform FrolicMe. Anna founded FrolicMe after being overwhelmed by the number of less ethical, old fashioned tube sites pushing male entered erotica. Anna’s passion comes from wanting women to feel great, and some of the erotic fiction and films stems from Anna…

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Episode 20: Graham Sharp (Steep Canyon Rangers) 59:19

1y ago59:19

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation, as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com Graham Sharp has had the kind of career any banjo player dreams of. He started the Steep Canyon Rangers in college with …

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MEET THE FOUNDER- JAMIE WILD: FERAGAIA 47:03

1y ago47:03

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Joining Clemmie this week to share their business story is Jamie Wild, founder of distilled alcohol free spirit, Feragaia. Jamie co-founded Feragaia after noticing an unfair lack of alcohol free spirits on bar shelves across the country, fast forward a few years, Feragaia is making waves across the city, in cocktail bars and in supermarkets. Clemmi…

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MEET THE FOUNDER- MICHELLE KENNEDY: PEANUT 47:40

1y ago47:40

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Stepping into the Meet the Founder hot seat is founder of Peanut App, Michelle Kennedy. Whilst expecting her first child in 2014, Michelle noticed that there were not any social media apps for mothers to connect, which led her to start Peanut, which now hosts a community of millions of women, sharing advice, asking questions and building relationsh…

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Episode 19: Cris Jacobs 1:15:45

1y ago1:15:45

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation, as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com Cris Jacobs is an enigma. The question is always “why is this guy not more famous?” Searing guitar, incredible heart-fel…

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MEET THE FOUNDER: KRISI SMITH-BIRD AND BLEND TEA 51:14

1y ago51:14

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Joining Clemmie this week for some nosy business chat is founder of Bird and Blend Tea, Krisi Smith. Krisi is the mixologist extordinare behind best selling tea brand Bird and Blend which started out as just one store in the Brighton lanes and has now expanded to 15 across UK high streets. Krisi and Clemmie chat through all the highs and lows of bu…

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MEET THE FOUNDER: GYNELLE LEON- PRICK LONDON 50:08

1y ago50:08

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Sitting down with Clemmie to chat through their brand is Gynelle Leon, founder of specialist succulent store, Prick London. Gynelle has an extrodniary knowledge and passion for plants, in particular succulents. She opened London’s first cactus shop as part of building the Prick brand. Gynelle opens up about how she became such an expert in her trad…

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Episode 18: Cristina Vane 59:03

1y ago59:03

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This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation, as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com I’d been searching for the right guests for the happy hour when a couple Instagram posts caught my eye. Two former guest…

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MEET THE FOUNDER: LUCY AYLEN - NEVER FULLY DRESSED 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

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In the hot seat this week is the founder of women’s clothing brand Never Fully Dressed, Lucy Aylen. Lucy takes Clemmie through the brands journey from selling her designs in an East End London market in 2009, to keep her busy when acting auditions were scarce, to amassing over 1 million instagram followers and launching the brand internationally. T…

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MEET THE FOUNDER- TRAILER 0:59

1+ y ago0:59

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'Meet the Founder'. Honest conversations delving into the human stories behind brands we know and love. How they began, where they've stumbled, and what's had to be sacrificed for success. Business chat, but nosier… Join Clemmie Telford each Wednesday, from the 26th of April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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CLEMMIE TELFORD WITH CLEMMIE TELFORD 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

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In the 100th episode of But Why Clemmie hands the reigns to producer Steve (host of BBC pod You, Me and the Big C) as he delves into the life and times of Creative Director/Instagrammer/Blogger/Podcaster/Author/Fitness Fanatic and mother of three Clemmie Telford. In a raw, honest conversation, we get to know a young Clemmie, find out about her most…

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Episode 17: Tim O'Brien 1:20:54

1+ y ago1:20:54

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The Travis Book Happy Hour Podcast is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation. The show is part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com Tim O’Brien has always been one of my biggest influences. I love his voice, his playing, …

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - SERENDIPITY WITH DR CHRISTIAN BUSCH 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

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In this bitesize episode, Clemmie talks luck and serendipity with Dr Christian Busch, who is the bestselling author of Connect the Dots: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck, and an internationally known expert in the areas of innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and serendipity. Clemmie and Christian explore how we can make our own luck, how …

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