Best Fiona Grayson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 10 - with Charlotte Griffiths, Founder of Bridge Models 54:33

3+ y ago54:33

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As series 5 of the podcast draws to a close, I couldn't think of a more inspiring woman to chat to this week... As the Founder of Bridge Models - a Curve agency representing models, influencers and artists internationally - Charlotte Griffiths knows a thing or two about seeing a gap in the market and bridging it by recognising people for their tale…

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Episode 9 - with Gemma Whates, Founder of All By Mama 46:20

3+ y ago46:20

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Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more details and to join us in there, visit www.meetcandid.com or come and say hello at @meetcandid This week, I had the pleasure of chatting to Gemma Whates, the London…

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Episode 8 - with Sydney Samuels, Founder of Loop not Luck 50:24

3+ y ago50:24

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Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more details and to join us in there, visit www.meetcandid.com or come and say hello at @meetcandid This week I sat down to chat with Sydney Samuels, the 24 year old Fou…

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Episode 7 - with Victoria Prew, Founder of HURR 44:04

3+ y ago44:04

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Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more details and to join us in there, visit www.meetcandid.com or come and say hello at @meetcandid This week I am chatting to Victoria Prew, recent 'Forbes 30 under 30'…

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Episode 6 - with Esther Marshall, Founder of Sophie Says 53:53

3+ y ago53:53

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Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more details and to join us in there, visit www.meetcandid.com or come and say hello at @meetcandid TW// We talk about suicide in this week's episode. This week I spoke …

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Episode 5 - with Latticia Morapedi, Founder of Latticia Organics 58:05

3+ y ago58:05

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I was introduced to this week's guest by the incredible Gemma Harling who features on the last series of this podcast and knew straight away that if Gemma's saying that today's guest is one to watch, I had to get her on to this podcast to find out more about her story. The woman in question is Latticia Morapedi, the Birmingham-based Founder of Latt…

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Episode 4 - with Maddy Russell, Founder of Paiv Creative 46:22

3+ y ago46:22

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It's safe to say that this podcast wouldn't be what it is today without the help and support of today's guest. Her name is Maddy Russell and she's the Founder of Paiv Creative - a design company specialising in brand identity, print and digital design that helps to build brands that have a 'because.' Maddy reached out to me on New Years Day 2018. I…

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Episode 3 - with Amber Cowburn, Founder of Working Well 1:04:05

3+ y ago1:04:05

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TW // We speak about suicide in this week's episode. This week I am chatting to a woman who I was first introduced to on a panel that I'd been asked to moderate at a Women's Leadership conference hosted in London back in 2019... when big conferences with lots of people were a thing! She happened to be speaking on the panel, we met, realised that we…

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Episode 2 - with Sophie and Hannah Pycroft, Co-Founders of Spectrum Collections 59:23

3+ y ago59:23

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Oh my goodness did I enjoy this week's chat! Having launched Spectrum back in 2014 from their garage in Barry, South Wales, Sophie and Hannah have gone on to grow the business into a globally recognised brand that has partnered with the likes of Disney and Paramount Pictures (to name but a few) and is stored in hundreds of stores worldwide... (Use …

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Episode 1 - with Seyi Akiwowo, Founder of Glitch 44:52

3+ y ago44:52

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After a three month hiatus, we are back with series 5 of the podcast! Not only do we have a brand new sponsor this series (hello Pleo!), we also have a pretty special line up of guests over the next few weeks so brace yourselves because there are some incredible stories coming your way! I had to start series 5 with today's guest because quite simpl…

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Episode 23 - with Sarah Birchall, Founder of Cub & Pudding 54:38

4y ago54:38

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If you're thinking about launching your own fashion label and/or any creative product-based business for that matter, this interview with Sarah Birchall, Founder of Cub & Pudding is well worth a listen. Having spent ten years working as a PA for the Head of a bank in the City, a chance encounter with a life coach forced Sarah to revaluate her caree…

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Episode 22 - with Kat Horrocks, Women's Life Coach and Founder of Put Yourself First 48:49

4y ago48:49

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I can safely say that this week's guest is one of the most genuine and kind women that I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the past couple of years. The lady in question is Kat Horrocks, the make-up artist turned life coach that I met for the first time when I took the She can. She did. Midweek Mingles up to Manchester in 2018, who empowe…

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Episode 21 - with Donna Hay, Founder of WILDWOMAN 57:53

4y ago57:53

57:53

I know I shouldn't have favourites but bloody hell this was a good chat! A few weeks back, I got to sit down and natter (over Zoom of course) with the Brighton-based Queen of Self care that is Donna Hay - a woman that I've known and admired since very early on in She can. She did.'s story who happens to be the Founder of WILDWOMAN, the UK’s first n…

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Episode 20 - with Benedicta Banga, Founder of Blaqbase 42:02

4y ago42:02

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Blaqbase is the shopping app Founded by Benedicta Banga, that supports black owned businesses in the UK by bringing high quality black owned products together and allowing customers to buy them via Blaqbase directly. Having launched on black pound day in June and gained extensive press coverage from the likes of Stylist, Marie Claire, Sky News and …

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Episode 19 - with Valentina Milanova, Founder of DAYE 38:46

4y ago38:46

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It's hard enough launching a business in your home country as it is but add language and cultural barriers into the mix and as I'm sure you'll soon hear, it becomes a whole lot tougher... I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but I knew from the moment I saw DAYE's branding that there would be a seriously savvy Founder behind it ... and 26…

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Episode 18 - with Kaew Suppamas, Founder of Leafage 43:09

4y ago43:09

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A few weeks back, I sat down for a chat with the breathe of fresh air that is Kaew Suppamas, Founder of the (v. cool) terranium company that is Leafage. Via their DIY kits and team building workshops, together with her team, Kaew is on a mission to help us all connect with nature and importantly, live in the moment... which let's face it, sounds li…

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Episode 17 - with Anna Hushlak, Co-Founder of Ferly 59:37

4y ago59:37

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TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that we speak about Anna and Co-Founder Billie's shared history of sexual assault at various points throughout this conversation. I'm inspired by every single woman that I've interviewed on this podcast but there are some stories that definitely stand out and this episode with Anna Hushlak is one of them. As the Co-Foun…

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Episode 16 - with Emily Holder and Danielle Marsh, Co-Founders of Wells and Maguire 48:56

4y ago48:56

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If you, like me, get abnormal amounts of pleasure from roaming the aisles of Homesense and dreaming about designing your ideal home (just me!?) this week's guests are right up your street! Why? Because they're the incredibly talented duo behind Wells and Maguire - the high end interior design studio covering London, Wales and the South of England t…

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Episode 15 - with Sukhi Jutla, Co-Founder of MarketOrders 54:42

4y ago54:42

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This week, the spotlight falls on Sukhi Jutla, Co-Founder of the"uber for the gold and diamond industry" that is MarketOrders - an award-winning B2B platform that she launched four years ago, that enables independent retail jewellers to buy gold and diamond jewellery directly, securely and seamlessly from international suppliers, using blockchain t…

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Episode 14 - with Kike Oniwinde, Founder of BYP Network 48:56

4y ago48:56

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It's not everyday that you hear of Great British athletes trading gruelling training regimes in for the world of app design and entrepreneurship but that's what Kike Oniwinde did when she left the world of javelin behind and launched BYP Network in 2016 - A platform that empowers black professionals around the world to connect with each other and g…

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Episode 13 - with Lauren Currie, OBE, Founder of UPFRONT and Stride 45:47

4y ago45:47

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After a brief hiatus as we got the She can. She did. Benefits Programme off the ground, I am so happy to be reunited with my headphones and mic and interviewing some of the UK's most inspiring female founders once again! I have no doubt that a lot of you will already be aware of today's guest and the incredible work that she does to enhance the vis…

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Episode 12 - Chloe Williams, Founder, Stories By Chloe 50:42

4y ago50:42

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This week, I got to chat to a lady that has played a huge part in She can. She did.'s story to date because she happens to have photographed every single one of the twenty She can. She did. - Midweek Mingles since they launched in 2018... and has done a bloody good job doing so too! I first came Chloe in early 2018 when an email popped into my inbo…

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Episode 11 - with Emma Watkinson, Co-Founder of SilkFred 59:23

4+ y ago59:23

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As the We can. We will. series came to an end in May, I received a personal email from today's guest sharing her story with me and knew straight away that I wanted her to feature on this series. Not just because she launched her business aged 24 nine and a half years ago and together with her two co-founders, has grown a team of over 100 employees …

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Episode 10 - with Ellie Webb, Founder of Caleño 43:00

4+ y ago43:00

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It's not everyday that Hollywood reach out and ask if a certain Hollywood A-lister can drink your product in an upcoming movie but that's what happened a few weeks ago to this week's guest..! *cue the excitement* The lady in question being Ellie Webb; the Bristol-based Founder of Caleño, the non-alcoholic spirit that aims to bring joy to non-drinki…

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Episode 9 - with Lerato Umah-Shaylor, Founder of Lerato Foods 57:14

4+ y ago57:14

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I was due to interview this week's guest on the panel at Brighton's Midweek Mingle back in March but the coronavirus came along and we all know what happened thereafter... SO, I asked her to talk to me on here instead because the foodie in me wanted to hear her story in full! The lady in question is Lerato Umah-Shaylor, Founder of the Eastbourne-ba…

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Episode 8 - with Lauren Armes, Founder of Welltodo 59:35

4+ y ago59:35

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A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of chatting to Lauren Armes over Zoom for this week's episode who happens to be the ever so amicable Founder of the industry-leading wellness platform that is Welltodo - a company with global reach that she launched five years ago (with a logo designed in Microsoft Paint by Lauren herself I should add!) that now…

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Episode 7 - with Gemma Harling, Founder of Luneia 47:49

4+ y ago47:49

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I first met today's guest at the very first She can. She did. - Midweek Mingle back in April 2018 and have followed her story somewhat enthusiastically ever since! (So much so that I hounded her about coming on this podcast at one of the Midweek Mingles last year and she politely asked that I ask again in a few months' time so she could - rightly s…

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Episode 6 - with Chenai Bukutu, Founder of By Chenai Events 59:31

4+ y ago59:31

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This week, I got to chat to the creative genius behind By Chenai that is Chenai Bukutu who I first came across a few weeks ago when she, along with Mako Ndoro of Berry & Brie, created a series on Instagram that went live on Black Out Tuesday that aimed to amplify the voices and experiences of black creatives within the wedding industry. As a UK-bas…

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Episode 5 - with Liz Beswick and Camilla Brown, Co-Founders of Collagin 50:01

4+ y ago50:01

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Anyone that has been to any of the She can. She did. - Midweek Mingles knows my love for anything gin-related and when the Founders of said gin brands are LOVELY alongside that, my job gets a whole lot more fun! With that in mind, I can safely say that this is one of my favourite interviews to date. Back in January, I paid a visit to Liz's home in …

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Episode 4 - with Lucy Do, Founder of The Dodo Micropub 59:04

4+ y ago59:04

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Having met Lucy a number of times at many of the London She can. She did. - Midweek Mingles, it was so good to finally sit down for a proper chat with her last Monday morning and hear her story in full for this episode! Not only is hospitality notorious for its unsociable hours and physically demanding nature (which often gets overlooked when peopl…

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Episode 3 - with Amy Rushworth, Transformation and Healing Mentor, Spiritual Coach and Speaker 45:29

4+ y ago45:29

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To set the scene for today's episode, back in January I bulk recorded the last few weekly episodes of series two which were due to go out throughout the course of March but when the coronavirus came along and I launched the We can. We will. series in response, the last few episodes were put on pause for a while. This episode with Amy Rushworth bein…

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Episode 2 - with Michele Scott-Lynch, Founder of Bouclème 45:06

4+ y ago45:06

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If you came to the last Midweek Mingle roadshow of the year in 2019, you will know how good today's guest's hair products are because the BOUCLÈME (pronounced "Boo-clem") hair oil was hiding in the goody bags for us all and it's still one of my favourite goody bag treats that we've been lucky enough to receive to date! If you haven't heard of BOUCL…

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Episode 1 - with Anisha Parmar, Founder of Anisha Parmar London 43:56

4+ y ago43:56

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I'd say series 4 is back with a bang ladies but let's face it, series 3 only wrapped up a month ago... I think we all know that might sound a tad OTT! Instead, I'll say that I love recording these interviews too much to wait months on end for a dramatic return so here we are, primed and ready to go with an episode that will go down as one of my fav…

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Episode 34 - We can. We will. with... me! (Fiona Grayson, SHE CAN. SHE DID.) 38:40

4+ y ago38:40

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As this series draws to a close today, for the first time since launching the She can. She did. podcast, I decided to put myself in the hot seat today and ask my good friend (aka. Natalie Moores, one half of my favourite marketing duo that is Mac + Moore) to interview me (*cue the sweats*) about how the coronavirus has impacted both me and my plans…

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Episode 33 - We can. We will. with Toria Smith, GRAPE & FIG 27:36

4+ y ago27:36

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I've been a huge fan of Grape & Fig for what feels like years now (even though the company was only launched in 2017) so when an email popped through from its Founder, Toria Smith, a few weeks back, I counted my lucky stars and got this episode booked in straight away! Having founded the UK's first grazing catering company with her sister Catherine…

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Episode 32 - We can. We will. with June Glackin, JUNIE POONIE 27:58

4+ y ago27:58

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Gosh, where do I start with how much I love this lady?! You know when you meet someone and you instantly know they're a good person? I had that with June (aka. Junie Poonie!) when we met back at the end of 2017. Always going above and beyond to ensure that her customers feel understood and cared for (via personalised stationery that manages to tap …

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Episode 31 - We can. We will. with Kirsty Lund, Founder, OH MY CAKERY! 29:17

4+ y ago29:17

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Today's episode is with someone who I can safely say is one of the strongest women I know. As the Founder of the Milton-Keynes favourite that is Oh My Cakery! - an independent cake business based down the road from me, that has grown an army of loyal, cake loving customers since its launch two years ago owing to Kirsty and her Mum's custom bakes an…

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Episode 30 - We can. We will. with Hannah Cole, Co-Founder, COLE & CO 20:30

4+ y ago20:30

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Having known Hannah since the early days of She can. She did. and watched her brand go from strength to strength since then, I caught up with her on Friday morning to find out what impact Covid-19 has had on Cole & Co - the luxury Welsh soaps and candle brand that she launched and runs with her parents - in recent weeks. With a team of 15 under her…

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Episode 29 - We can. We will. with Hayley Scanlan, Founder, H.S 20:56

4+ y ago20:56

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Over the past few months, I've had a number of messages from some of you suggesting that I interview today's guest so on Friday morning last week, I did exactly that! The lady in question is the incredibly talented designer that is Hayley Scanlan, Founder of H.S - the independent, contemporary womenswear label based in Scotland that has gained much…

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Episode 28 - We can. We will. with Krissy Cela, TONE + SCULPT 23:18

4+ y ago23:18

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Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of chatting to the fitness powerhouse that is Krissy Cela, Founder of the incredibly successful brand that is Tone + Sculpt - the fitness app that provides home and gym workouts for users that Krissy launched at the start of 2019. Given that gym goers worldwide have scrambled to find decent home workouts in r…

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Episode 27 - We can. We will. with Emily Robertson, Founder of ROUNDWOOD GIN 23:30

4+ y ago23:30

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If you've been following She can. She did. for a while now, you'll know how much I love my gin! It only seemed right that I speak to the Founder of a gin brand in this series therefore, given that so many distilleries have pivoted away from making the drink in recent weeks and have turned their attention to making hand sanitiser instead... A produc…

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Episode 26 - We can. We will. with Deepali Nangia, Angel Investor and Investment Advisor to FEMALE FOUNDERS 24:54

4+ y ago24:54

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Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of chatting to Deepali Nangia - an angel investor and investment advisor whose work I have been following for a while now because her focus lies primarily on investing in and supporting female founders... Having invested in the likes of PensionBee, Live Better With and Adia Health in recent years, Deepali sit…

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Episode 25 - We can. We will. with Amanda Overs, Founder of I CAN MAKE SHOES 27:13

4+ y ago27:13

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Having caught up with Amanda on Zoom on Monday, I think I can safely say that when news of the coronavirus started gaining momentum here in the UK, it threw quite a spanner into the day-to-day runnings of her business and the I Can Make Shoes revenue stream came to an abrupt halt. Given that students had flown in from the likes of Hong Kong and Chi…

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Episode 24 - We can. We will. with Eloise Frank, Co-Founder of THE BIG BAKES 28:38

4+ y ago28:38

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When I went to visit Eloise in January for the regular podcast interviews, the Co-Founder of The Big Bakes (aka. the popular Great British Bake Off-style pop-up experiences for friends and families) had just launched The Big Bakes in Birmingham after the ongoing success of the The Big London Bake; had grown her team to 25; and was gearing up to lau…

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Episode 23 - We can. We will. with Natalie Raven, Founder of PARCEL 23:53

4+ y ago23:53

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Earlier this year, I met the lovely lady that is Natalie Raven in a random meeting room somewhere in London (sounds very ominous, I know!) to record one of the usual hour-long interviews for this podcast. When the UK went into lockdown however and I launched this bonus series in response to that, said regular interviews went on pause for a bit (bec…

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Episode 22 - We can. We will. with Sasha Louise Pallari, MUA, Curve Model and Founder of BEST YOU 20:33

4+ y ago20:33

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I've had a number of messages since the UK went into lockdown from make-up artists, salon owners and hair stylists alike who have found themselves out of work and unsure of their next steps when they have no access to clients in person in recent weeks; and today's guest, having earned the majority of her income through wedding make-up prior to the …

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Episode 21 - We can. We will. with Heidi May, Founder of AESTHETIC LAUNDRY 28:49

4+ y ago28:49

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Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of starting my day chatting to one of the most joyful women I know! The lady in question being Heidi May, the ray of sunshine behind the ethical business that is Aesthetic Laundry - the casual women's clothing brand that is best known for its rainbow tassled jumpers that are loved by the likes of Stacey Solomon…

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Episode 20 - We can. We will. with Rachel Burgess, Founder of RACHEL BURGESS BRIDAL BOUTQIUE 31:09

4+ y ago31:09

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If you're a regular listener, you'll recognise the wonderful woman that is Rachel Burgess from series one of the She can. She did. podcast! As the Founder of the Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique in Penarth, Wales, Rachel is the Queen of championing Welsh designers and allowing brides from all over the UK to do bridal their way. (As it happens, she's …

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Episode 19 - We can. We will. with Lydia Millen 32:05

4+ y ago32:05

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On Friday afternoon last week, I got to chat to the powerhouse that is Lydia Millen, aka. one of the UK's leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle creators who has amassed an audience of over 1.5 million followers since launching her blog nine years ago. Working on a regular basis with brands like Armani, L'Oreal, By Terry, GHD and Givenchy to name bu…

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Episode 18 - We can. We will. with Natalia Talkowska, Founder of NATALKA DESIGN + DOODLELEDO 29:52

4+ y ago29:52

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To round off week four of this bonus series, I spoke to my good friend and one of the most creative women I know, Natalia Talkowska - the Founder of the London-based creative design agency focused on visual storytelling that is Natalka Design and Doodleledo - the interactive experiences that take place all over the world, for anyone that thinks the…

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