People Behind Brands, hosted by Mark Tuxford, is an audio podcast series exploring life lessons from the world of business. Our guests open up about their personal lives involving hardships and challenges that have made them into who they are today. Expect honesty, passion and emotion, these are all real people with real stories. Some of our guests you may already know, some of them you will get to know. Make sure you subscribe to our exclusive content and follow us on our social media @podc ...
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A company brand is much more than just a logo and some pretty colours. Natalie Moores from Mac+Moore helps business leaders solve tomorrow’s problems by moving brands forward. During this episode we touch upon her creative flair in all aspects of her life. In amongst building the Mac+Moore business, Natalie also has a passion for spoken word and cr…
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E45: NIKI AVRAAM - (Howat Avraam Solicitors)
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Niki Avraam is a powerful woman in business. A highly successful individual in the legal sector working on many high profile cases whilst fronting and co-founding her law firm Howat Avraam Solicitors. In recent years Niki has positioned herself at the forefront of empowering organisations and individuals to exceed their potential in the future of w…
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Is networking overrated? What’s the secret to becoming a good networker? For episode 44 I’m joined by Aaron Desmond - a popular figure on the Essex networking circuit. Aaron fronts the ever-growing Networking Essex with the sole purpose of bringing businesses together through networking events within Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend and surrounding…
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E43: CHRISTOPHER CLOWES - (HC Media Group)
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Episode 43 welcomes the expert in all things marketing strategies and consultancy, Mr Christopher Clowes. Having met Chris a few times previously, we explore his life story to date which has involved going into care as a child, becoming homeless and struggling with addiction, to building his business empire in the midst of family struggles. Chris i…
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E42: LEO SCARBOROUGH - (Buildsmith Solutions)
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Introducing Birkhamstead’s finest, Mr Leo Scarborough from Buildsmith Solutions. Operating in the construction industry and founding his own businesses, Leo opens up about some of the challenges he has experienced where he openly admits he has unintentionally caused a lot of pain to himself, friends and family along the way. Leo sits in the podcast…
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For episode 41, Mark is delighted to welcome his good friend Chris Hopkins from Political Research brand, Savanta. During this episode we discuss fond memories of lads' holidays and their adolescent youth. As well touching upon Chris’ political career, where he regularly features on news outlets such as BBC News broadcasting voter’s opinions on the…
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E40: DERRY GREEN - (The Secret Garden Glamping)
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The Secret Garden Glamping’s very own Derry Green joins People Behind Brands Podcast for a heart-warming, emotional episode on how he grew his business born out of COVID-19 for the sole purpose of keeping his children entertained in unprecedented times. What started as a camping trip in the garden turned into a multi-award winning, 5 star brand whi…
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For an insightful and scientific chat into microbiomes, People Behind Brands welcomes Asher Nathan, co-founder of BIOME9, the UK’s first gut-health test & personalised supplement programme for dogs. During the episode, Asher provides more insight into our human and pet health and why we should stand up and take notice sooner rather than later. Ashe…
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Men's fashion empire, Wear London is the brainchild of today’s guests, Alex Hayes & Matt Lea. The dynamic duo have a passion for the industry and are proud to help keep UK manufacturing alive one stitch at a time through premium products at affordable prices. Alex and Matt love what they do and if they can have a few laughs along the way, then why …
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E37: JO COLDWELL - (Red Lion Books & Appetite Book Club)
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For a festive special, Mark welcomes Jo Coldwell, the manager of independent book store Red Lion Books based in the heart of Colchester City centre. Jo is a family member on Mark’s fiancées side so he is delighted to welcome her on today’s episode to share her life lessons growing up in the East End of London to living in Britain’s oldest recorded …
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E36: BHASKER PATEL - (TV, Film & Theatre Actor)
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Well, what a treat we’ve got for you today! Mark welcomes a famous face to the podcast with none other than Bhasker Patel, fresh from his 12 year stretch on Emmerdale. Bhasker opens up about his initial shock at being told his character, Rishi Sharma would be killed off from the soap in a surprise twist. We also discuss Bhasker’s fantastic acting c…
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What makes up the key components of the business or career you’re involved with? Many people might say the product or service offering, in addition to financial areas. But what if I said culture? Step forward Matt Phelan from The Happiness Index. Matt is all about creating a thriving culture of growth. His ethos is channelled through his company th…
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E34: AMY DOWNES - (The Content Planning Wizard)
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Social media content planner, Amy Downes discusses the pros and cons of social platforms from a business point of view and why it’s important to have a strategy. Away from business, we also discuss social media on a personal level. Amy opens up about the harsh realities of Twitter trolls who have impacted her mental health and often crossed the lin…
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As the founder of Pleese, a leading frozen dessert company, Joe Moruzzi has a keen eye for business success. The brand thrived on Dragons' Den in 2018, positively received by the four expert judges - however, with his knowledge of business, he turned down the judges' offer and ventured independently. The decision turned out to be brand defining. As…
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On today’s episode Mark welcomes Danny Djanogly, co-founder of Dogiz - a brand-new dog app that helps owners gain a deeper understanding of their pup’s health and rewards them for being more active with their dogs through discounts and premium products with established pet food brands, the app is designed to empower dog owners with the knowledge to…
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E31: JESSICA MORGAN - (Tiny Wizard Studio)
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After a long hiatus working on new ideas and content, People Behind Brands is back for 2023! We had to start with a bang and I’m delighted to welcome a strong and resilient woman who has poured blood, sweat and tears into making her business what it is today. The leading Lady of Tiny Wizard Studio candidly opens up about the personal loss of her Fa…
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E30: MARTIN LAMBERT - (ITFC Talking Town Podcast Host)
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In the very last episode of Series 1, I’m joined by friend and fellow podcast host, Martin ‘The Guv’ Lambert. If you’re an Ipswich Town supporter like me or a football fan in general, this is one for you! Martin is known for fronting the popular YouTube channel, Talking Town - recently being nominated as a finalist at The 2021 Football Content Awar…
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E29: MICHAEL CLARK - (Michael Clark Residential)
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For the penultimate episode of Series 1, I’m joined by my good friend Michael Clark. A self-confessed adrenaline junkie and founder of his new Essex based Estate Agency, Michael Clark Residential. During this episode we go back in time and reminisce on our hey-day of multiple nights out each and every weekend, but now Michael’s path in life is to s…
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E28: JAMIE BARBER - (Serial Restaurateur)
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I’m delighted to welcome Jamie Barber, an incredibly successful individual who has owned and operated many restaurant brands in the UK, including Kitchen Italia, Villandry and Sake No Hana. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Hush Restaurants, Cabana Brasilian Barbecue and Haché Burger Connoisseurs. You may recognise Jamie from BBC television show…
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E27: ANGELA NEWTON & DEREK BINNIE - (&More Design Consultancy)
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Our next guests have worked together for over 10 years and provide a complementary partnership for their new business. &MORE is a leading Design Consultancy, delivering creative solutions for workplaces across Scotland and the UK. Angela Newton & Derek Binnie share the same passion for bringing positive change to office life, by creating people-foc…
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E26: NICK ATTWELL - (Attwells Solicitors LLP)
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Our latest guest Nick Attwell joins us for Episode 26 as he touches upon his ever-growing law firm based in Colchester, Ipswich and London specialising in conveyancing and property. People Behind Brands is a platform that gives our guests the freedom to express their personal stories; Nick rose to the occasion where he delves into how his hunger to…
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E25: LISA FOX & STACEY JAFFE - (Espresso PR Agency)
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Since forming People Behind Brands podcast we've had many excellent guests showcasing their life lessons from the world of business, some of those guests have been put forward by boutique PR consultancy, Espresso. Company founders, Lisa Fox and Stacey Jaffe have been a great support throughout, allowing me to promote their exciting range of clients…
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When you go on a lads holiday with your mates you might come back with a few embarrassing stories to tell or regret how much you had to drink throughout. But for Josh White and his friends, it was the founding story of their company. After seeing plastic bottles washed up on a beach in Thailand, he and his friends knew that something had to change …
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Starting up a new business in the midst of a global pandemic is always something to be admired. We’ve seen many businesses shutting up shop between 2019 and 2021, but for Lorna Wilson of Mnched, the determination to make her start-up venture become a success is there for all to see. In amongst her passion for business, Lorna bravely opens up about …
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E22: MEGAN JONES & OLI BENNETT - (XITE Energy Drinks)
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Mixing business with pleasure can often spell a recipe for disaster, but for Megan Jones and Oli Bennett, it’s been the founding element behind their nootropic energy drink brand, XITE. From becoming childhood sweethearts to successfully building their brand as innovative business partners, we delve into their lives and find out how their relations…
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E21: ALEX HOLLIMAN - (Climbing Trees Digital Agency)
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In this episode, Search Marketing expert, Alex Holliman joins me as we discuss Climbing Trees’ post-COVID reality. As always, we delve deeper into the life lessons that have shaped him into who he is today. From the sadness of losing his late mother, to providing for his young twin boys who are always keeping him on his toes. Alex also reflects on …
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E20: NATALIE REYNOLDS & LEXI PANAYI - (The Apprentice Candidate/Style Cheat)
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Bonded by blood, together in business. Natalie Reynolds and Lexi Panayi have co-founded Style Cheat, a womenswear fashion empire that is growing rapidly. The ladies talk to us openly about their life lessons from the world of business, including Natalie’s stint on Series 9 of The Apprentice with none other than Lord Sugar. If you’re a lady who's in…
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When you think about IT support, you may be forgiven for thinking that it’s full of endless problems and there’s many people out there that call themselves professionals but all do exactly the same thing. Well, for Jamie Lakes at Gopher it’s more than just a career, it’s his life. Our next guest talks openly about making continuous sacrifices and h…
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If you like to get your hands dirty and tap into your feel-good vibes, this episode is the one for you. A passionate, creative small business owner, our next guest Lizzie Croucher of croucherli is all about wearing a smile in more ways than one. As a ceramic artist, Lizzie specialises in making pottery come to life, letting her work do the talking.…
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You join us for Episode 17 where we’re joined by Duncan O’Brien - the man behind a refreshing drink brand named Dalstons Soda that has gone toe to toe with Coca-Cola and continued to grow. In this episode Duncan opens up about how the death of a friend gave him a new outlook on life, and how running away from his past problems only wore out the sol…
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From humble beginnings to working in the big city, our next guest has seen it all with plenty of life lessons to share. As a former Investment Banking consultant turned SEO and Digital Content Strategist, life in business has been one big adventure for Neil Sheth. With a young family and founding Bubbli Digital and Writefully, Neil is constantly sp…
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E15: DANNY GRAY - (Entrepreneur/War Paint for Men/JAAQ)
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When you think about inspirational people that have a unique and powerful story to tell, our next guest is the epitome of just that. This is a man who was offered an investment opportunity when appearing on Dragon’s Den, only to turn down the offer and carve out a unique business empire changing the way we see Men wearing makeup - As a result, War …
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E14: ANDRE HORDAGODA - (Entrepreneur/Go Instore)
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Never stop believing. A motto our next guest is all about. This is a man who could sell ice to the eskimos, the ultimate salesman who is always one step ahead of the competition. A successful entrepreneur who has co-founded his company Go Instore, using the global pandemic as a springboard and taking his business to the next level. You’ll find that…
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E13: RYAN O'KEEFFE & STEVE RICHARDS - (Jago)
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Brace yourselves for a powerful, honest and emotional episode. In a change to our regular format, I’m joined by TWO inspirational guests who know each other incredibly well. From childhood friends to changing people’s lives through effective personal branding, Jago’s dynamic duo talk us through their life lessons involving family, heartache, near-d…
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E12: STEPHEN KNIGHT - (Entrepreneur/Pimento/Ultimate Travel Club)
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A travel fan, but a family man. Our next guest joins us to promote his new business venture, Ultimate Travel Club - an exclusive travel club that includes many exciting benefits in the wake of the global pandemic and the chance to holiday once again. As the former CMO of Walt Disney and founder of the highly successful organisation, Pimento. Stephe…
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E11: MARK McIVOR - (Entrepreneur/C2 Group)
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Mine is not to reason why, mine is but to sell and buy. A motto that our next guest lives and dies by. Mark McIvor is the ultimate businessman, always looking to turn a profit. But he’s more than just that, he’s a family man who enjoys the finer things in life. But things haven’t always been rosy in the McIvor garden, especially during lockdown… Le…
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Would you Adam and Eve it, we’ve reached Episode 10 of the People Behind Brands Podcast! For this one I’ve managed to drag in a silver fox, no it’s not George Clooney, instead we’ve got the next best thing. This is a man who has pioneered what he does in his craft. An industry award winner and all round nice guy, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Mr…
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E9: SARAH MCKEE-HARRIS - (Kingswood Group)
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A strong and honest business woman, my next guest gives us an insight into the world of HR and recruitment post pandemic. Despite the personal challenges of raising her young son and going through divorce, she has become a recognised leader in business, fronting Kingswood Group, and more recently KG Direct Hire, in London and Essex. I’m pleased to …
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E8: DEEPA PAREKH - (Health & Wellness Expert)
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I’m pleased to welcome our very first lady on the podcast, they don’t come much stronger and independent than my next guest. From organising lavish events for the rich and famous to empowering positive mindsets as an social media influencer, please be upstanding for Deepa Parekh of the award winning 7 Star Business Concierge and her latest venture,…
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E7: PAUL TAYLOR - (Serial Entrepreneur & MWB Director)
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They used to say if Paul Taylor fell into a Viper's pit, he'd come up wearing snake-skin shoes... This is a man who knows how to turn a profit and make success come easy. In this episode we touch upon what makes him tick, as well as delving into his undoubted knowledge and success. If you have an interest in property investment and business in gene…
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E6: GERARD FRANCIS - (Lighthouse Personnel)
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Another day, another fantastic episode of People Behind Brands coming at ya! Today’s episode is all about a man who goes above and beyond for his customers, guiding them into the next step of their careers. From steering his company through testing times in lockdown to once appearing on Top of The Pops, the infectious Mr Gerard Francis of Lighthous…
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E5: ANDREW BLOCH - (Lord Sugar's PR Officer / PR Guru)
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So, our next guest is someone who can only be described as a PR genius. Best known for founding one of the most successful agencies in FRANK PR, to becoming a trusted advisor to Lord Sugar. Ever heard of The Apprentice and Alexsander the Meerkat’s famous tagline, ‘Simples’ ? Well, this is the man behind the success - I’m pleased to welcome none oth…
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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to another episode of People Behind Brands, we’ve got someone here today who I have been trying to get on the show for many weeks. He’s the perfect guest to showcase what the podcast is all about, life lessons from the world of business. This is a man if you don't know, you will get to know and admire as much as me wit…
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E3: AARON CLARKE - (Monumental Ink Tattoo Studios)
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Here we are for another episode of People Behind Brands - our next guest is an unbelievable man who specialises in the world of body art. This is a man who has also experienced the highs and lows within life and business itself. We're honoured he has agreed to speak openly about his story so buckle up for the ride, as this one contains rawness, emo…
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E2: MICHAEL KENNEDY - (John Fowlers Solicitors LLP)
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Our next guest is an astute businessman and marketing mogul of the Essex based prestige law firm, John Fowlers Solicitors LLP. A former associate, colleague & now friend, Mark delves deeper into the life and career of Michael Kennedy. Michael candidly opens up about his life from working his way up the chain of the family business and his exploits …
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E1: NICKY FORSTER - (Former Pro-Football Player/Manager / Goal Setting Coach)
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To kick things off, Mark sits down with ex-professional footballer turned goal-setting coach, Nicky Forster. The former striker walks Mark through his time at clubs such as Brentford, Reading & Ipswich, to name just a few, sharing the stories of multiple injury nightmares and personal battles during his career. Hear more about Nicky's memories from…
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"Life lessons from the world of business" - we give you a sneak peek of what's to come from this podcast... please rate and subscribe NOW!By Mark Tuxford
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