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The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenGregg HurwitzToday’s guest is someone who has built a career not just on killer plots—but on a deep understanding of what it means to be human.Gregg Hurwitz is the bestselling author of 26 thrillers, the creator of the Orphan X series, and a writer whose work spans everything from comics and screenplays to Shakespearean tragedy. Yes, really. He holds a master’s from Oxford in exactly that.Gregg has written for Marvel and DC, consulted on blockbuster films, helped script the World Cup opening ceremony, and still manages to release a novel a year—each one...2025-07-2856 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenSabina NawazToday’s guest is someone I’ve been so excited to speak with: Sabina Nawaz. Sabina is a global CEO coach, TED speaker, and now, the author of the brilliant new book You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. With decades of experience coaching senior leaders in over 30 countries — from Fortune 50 companies to nonprofits and government agencies — Sabina has seen it all when it comes to what makes great managers thrive... and what quietly undermines them.In this conversation, we talk about:Why being promoted is actually the riskiest moment in your...2025-07-211h 05
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenMary Bekhait, Global CEO of YMUToday’s guest is one of the most quietly powerful women in the entertainment industry — and someone who has shaped the careers of some of the most influential names in British media, music, and culture. Mary Bekhait is the Global CEO of YMU, the talent management powerhouse behind household names in TV, sport, music, digital, and literature. Her journey from a freelance music journalist and record store assistant to the boardroom is anything but linear — and it’s exactly that eclectic, strategic, and deeply human approach that has defined her leadership style.In this episode, Mary lifts th...2025-07-141h 01
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAshley McDonnell – Global Brand Leader at PuigMeet Ashley McDonnell – Global Brand Leader at PuigFrom a Dior exhibition at 16 that lit the spark, to now shaping the future of luxury at Puig, Ashley McDonnell has taken one of the most intentional – and impressive – routes through the luxury industry. Raised in rural Ireland, she set her sights on Paris early and carved her own path through the French “Grande École” system, earning her place at HEC Paris, the alma mater of nearly every major luxury CEO.Her early career saw her managing digital transformation for LVMH at the group level, before joining Dio...2025-07-071h 09
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenCandace BushnellThis week’s guest is a cultural powerhouse. Candace Bushnell — the woman behind Sex and the City — didn’t just write a column; she sparked a global phenomenon that redefined modern womanhood on screen and beyond. But her story doesn’t stop with Carrie Bradshaw.In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, Candace opens up about legacy, longevity, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in a world hooked on the next big thing. From navigating the brutal realities of publishing and television deals to the personal cost of creating something that outgrows you, she shares the...2025-06-301h 03
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenDylan Lauren, Founder of Dylan's Candy BarMy guest today is the brilliant and endlessly creative Dylan Lauren, founder and CEO of Dylan’s Candy Bar — a business she launched in 2001 that has since become one of the most iconic and joyful retail experiences in the world. You’ve probably seen the rainbow-striped stores, the oversized lollipops, the celebrity fans, or the jaw-dropping candy displays that look more like pop art installations than shop fittings — and that’s all by design.In this conversation, Dylan shares the story of how she built a brand that blends fashion, art, and pop culture — inspired by everything from Willy W...2025-06-2351 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenOlaplex CEO Amanda BaldwinAmanda shares her path from liberal arts student to Wall Street analyst, private equity investor, and later brand builder for Supergoop! and Olaplex. She emphasises her passion for merging creative brand storytelling with hard commercial discipline. At Supergoop!, she helped convert sunscreen into a daily wellness staple by innovating formulas like the iconic “Unseen” and focusing on mission driven growth and retail strategy. As she stepped into the CEO role at Olaplex, Amanda prioritised understanding the science, the salon stylists, and global market nuances while assembling a leadership team to scale the brand’s story and restructure its foundation. The ep...2025-06-161h 06
Reclaiming JaneSix Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 6Short and sweet and silly – our favorite way to wrap up a season! Our listener-suggested topics this round:Hot air balloons90s Saturday morning toy commercialsPlant parentsColonizing MarsWe will, of course, rarely take the direct route... because it's just more fun.For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.comConnect with us:Twitter: @reclaimingjaneFacebook: @ReclaimingJanePodInstagram: @reclaimingjanePatreon: @reclaimingjanepodEmail: reclaimingjanepod@gmail.comMusic by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emil2025-04-1622 min
Silly Little Girls ClubHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder – Emily Austen’s Success Secrets🎙️ How to Work Smarter, Not Harder – Emily Austen’s Success SecretsEver feel like you're running on a treadmill of hustle culture, sprinting toward success but never quite getting there? We’ve all been there—rewarding ourselves for late nights, glorifying burnout, and measuring our worth by how busy we are. But what if I told you that working harder isn’t the answer?In this episode of The Silly Little Girls Club, I sit down with the brilliant Emily Austen, founder of Emerge PR and author of the bestselling book Smarter, to unpack the truth about productivit...2025-04-101h 02
The Blushing Bookshelf: A Romance Reader's Podcast2. Duchess Material by Emily SullivanIn this episode we talk about Emily Sullivan’s Duchess Material, a historical romance with a side of suspense. AKA the one where Katie turns into a dragon.Please note: it's an explicit book and we will be discussing mature themes and all of the spoilers. If you've read the book and you want to share the excitement or have any questions you'd like to ask you can join us on Instagram @blushingbookshelfpod or email us at blushingbookshelf@gmail.com.If you like what we’re doing and would like to support us you can buy...2025-03-111h 00
Secret LeadersHuel & RedBull’s PR expert talks marketing hacks to go viral - Emily AustenWant to build a killer marketing campaign?Look no further than our interview with PR expert Emily Austen who does exactly that for global giants Red Bull.She takes us some through some of the most successful PR campaigns ever including how Barbie and Oppenheimer clashed on purpose?! and the powerful hacks that you can start using right now to make your campaigns go viral and stand out from the crowd._______________Sign up to Wise Business banking:https://wise.com...2025-03-041h 21
CEO YOURSELF with Hermione OliviaRESILIENCE with Emily M Austen, bestselling author of SMARTER & Founder of Emerge PREmily Austen is the founder and CEO of EMERGE, an award winning PR Agency that works with global brands such as Red Bull, Grind, PE Nation, Frank Green, and Abercrombie. Alongside this, Emily serves as a strategic PR advisor to the UN, and most recently, is the bestselling author of SMARTER. In today’s episode we deep dive her CEO superpower, Resilience. We explore Emily’s practical approach to sustainable productivity, boundary setting, and understanding the difference between a busy life and a full life. This episode is for anyone looking to create lasting changes that align with both thei...2025-01-2046 min
Industry VoicesThe Future of PR: Storytelling, Strategy, and Smarter Solutions with Emily AustenJoin us as Emily Austen, founder and CEO of London-based PR agency EMERGE, shares how she built a thriving firm at just 22 and helped shape some of the world’s most exciting brands.
In this episode, Emily explores the evolution of PR in a digital age, the power of storytelling, and why quality engagement matters more than vanity metrics. She also shares her take on the role of AI in PR, and tips for starting and scaling a brand in today’s fast-paced world. You don’t want to miss it!
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The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenBobbi Brown, Founder of Jones Road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1841 min
How To Start Up by FF&MHow to be more productive & less stressed with Emily Austen, Founder & CEO of EMERGEThe British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy found that 96% of UK entrepreneurs admit to ‘bottling up’ the stress of running their business. Many founders are clearly overwhelmed with too much on their shoulders, leading some to feel a sense of unproductive busyness. So, I wanted to hear from a founder who has cracked the code of productivity. Emily Austen is the founder of leading PR agency EMERGE and the author of SMARTER: 10 lessons for a more productive and less-stressed life, publishing this autumn. Having founded EMERGE in 2012, Emily has navigated entrepreneurship and discovered a tried and tested formu...2024-10-2243 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenWill Pearson, Co-Founder of Ocean BottleWill Pearson is the co-founder of the hugely successful Ocean Bottle. Will's mission is simple; he wants to save the ocean. Will and I chatted about big time partnerships, slow growth, how to find a co-founder, being purpose led, shutting out the virtue signalling noise and what the reality of the future looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-0145 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenZoe Zimmer, Founder of The 87Zoë Zimmer, was born and raised in London. At fifteen, she started modelling, and seven years later transitioned into working as a photographer. Self-taught, she initially started working in fashion and portrait photography while living between London and Los Angeles. More recently she turned her talents to design, launching her label, The 87. We chatted about the 'right' amount of work, navigating having famous parents, where she gets her creativity from, and how she has embraced her passions to evolve through the industries which are more interesting to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2741 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenHannah Blake, MD of ElizaEliza is a start-up owned by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). The website uses an affiliates-based publishing model and has, since October 2023, increased its Instagram followers by 173% and more than trebled its followers on TikTok. One of its content formats, developed on TikTok, has had more than 100 million views. When she took on the role as MD, Hannah's brief from one of the biggest publishing conglomerates was, “reposition what a magazine looks like for fashion and beauty in today’s social world”. Prior to that, she tried her hand at the law, was a self confessed terrible PA, worked with th...2024-09-1954 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenMichelle Feeney, Founder of floral streetMichelle has an amazing CV. Michelle was promoted to be Vice President, Global Communications of MAC Cosmetics following their acquisition by Estée Lauder Companies. She led the growth of MAC Cosmetics, turning it into the world's biggest make-up brand. Under Michelle's direction, legendary MAC AIDS Fund was launched. Michelle then set up her own company, Floral Street, a modern British fragrance brand with sustainability and eco-responsibility at its very core. We chatted about her long and successful career, what it felt like to finally go out of her own, and her predictions for the next decade. Hosted on Aca...2024-09-1947 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenMaria Hatzistefanis, Founder of RodialMaria Hatzistefanis is a huge success story. A best selling author (with 3 books!), cast on Dragon's Den Greece, Founder of Nip & Fab and Rodial, Maria is flying the flag for successful entrepreneurialism. We had an honest and open chat about her success, how she did it, what she still wants to do, and what's she's learned on the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1942 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJessica Warch & Sidney Neuhaus, co-founders of Kimaï Jess and Sidney chatted to me about disrupting a dusty category, working together as best friends, the best piece of advice they've ever been given about building a business, challenges in the industry and how they work out their roles and responsibilities within the business.More about the brand from the founders;There’s always been murkiness surrounding how fine jewelry is made. Growing up in Antwerp with families in the diamond trade, we were frustrated by the lack of transparency in the industry. A diamond often exchanges hands over 20 times after being mi...2024-09-1947 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenSam McKnight MBESamuel McKnight MBE is a hairstylist known for his work with celebrities including Princess Diana, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga, and for his collaborations with fashion houses like Chanel, Fendi, Balmain and Burberry. In the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Sam launched his new product line, which has gone from strength to strength.We sat down to discuss indulgence in nostalgia, the best advice Charlotte Tilbury has ever given him, where he gets his inspiration and how he's achieved staying power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1938 min
Hallmark Remarks with Emily and SophiaAn American in AustenCalling all Pride & Prejudice fans!
Sophia and Emily dive into this Hallmark movie to kick off their 2024 movie reviews! Harriet is so stuck on finding her Mr. Darcy, that she wishes herself into the Pride & Prejudice story......literally!
The corsets, the farm animal smells, the drama! It's all so exciting and confusing and hilarious.
Do the girls love it? Does it honor or make fun of Jane Austen? Is Mr. Darcy the right guy to chase after? Give this episode to find out!2024-02-141h 04Reclaiming JaneSix Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 5We're here for a good time, not for a long time. The topics our audience chose:
The Office
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Waffles
Time travel
Renaissance faires
Mardi Gras
This episode marks the end of "Phase 1" of Reclaiming Jane! We're taking a few months off to doctorize a host and will return in summer 2024 with new readings, discussions, and shenanigans.
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The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenPip Durell, Founder of With Nothing Underneath.Pip Durell is a former Vogue stylist and Tatler editor, starting her own label, With Nothing Underneath, to create the perfect shirt after finding herself adjusting men's tailoring for her own use. We chatted extensively about not being cool kids, early experience, how Pip learnt her talents, hard graft and working in an actual cupboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-111h 06
Sports Spectrum PodcastEmily Austen - Emmy winning sports journalist on surrendering to Jesus and overcoming shameEmily Austen is currently the host for Liberty University's weekly show "Flames Central" and serves as a sideline reporter for Liberty football and Liberty men's basketball on ESPN+. Prior to arriving at Liberty, Austen worked with The Golf Channel, Boston Celtics and Fox Sports Florida. Today on the podcast, we welcome back Emily Austen to the podcast after first appearing in 2017. She talks about surrendering her life to Jesus in 2019, the importance of owning our scars and how shame has become a great teacher for her. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and...2023-11-2752 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenMarcia Kilgore, Founder of Beauty Pie.Marcia Kilgore is a serial entrepreneur. She sold her first business LVMH in 2004 for a rumoured £25 million. Next up was Soap & Glory, which she sold to Boots in 2014 with over £100 million in revenue. Soaper Duper and Fitflop are globally successful businesses. Marcia’s latest mission, is Netflix for Beauty, and she wants you to have a piece of the Beauty Pie. It’s the first business Marcia has raised money for (over £100 million), and she chatted candidly with me about her extensive business journey. We talked about her obsession with customer experience, work life balance, and her secret sauce. 2023-11-221h 01
G5 Football DailyCUSA At The Midseason Point (feat. Kevin Barral and Emily Austen)The 2023 football season has brought CUSA a new chance to be in the national spotlight with the addition of regular midweek games. In general, the first half of the season has produced some results we expected, and some that have taken us by surprise. Joe Londergan is joined for this episode by Eric Henry (247Sports), Kevin Barral (SI) and Emily Austen (Liberty University) to discuss their perspectives on what's happened in the league up to this point.Happy football watching!Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your platform of choice!...2023-10-1350 min
G5 Football DailyNew Conferences For UTSA and Liberty (feat. Emily Austen and Jared Kalmus)As the college football season gets underway, Joe Londergan is joined by several guests to preview a pair of programs at important junctures. First, Liberty Flames reporter Emily Austen joins to discuss key storylines for LU's first season in CUSA. Then, Joe is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and their old friend Jared Kalmus, of Alamo Audible, to discuss the UTSA Roadrunners and their first season in the American Athletic Conference. Happy football watching!Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokFollow Joe Londergan on Twitter/XFollow Athlon Spo...2023-08-2549 min
The Novel Tea PodcastOUR FAVORITE AUSTEN | S1 E6This month, Emily and Alexandra discuss their favorite Jane Austen novel, Persuasion. Written at the end of her lifetime, Persuasion follows Anne Elliot as she is heading toward the end of her marriageable age. She is still carrying the torch for Captain Wentworth from her youth, who she was persuaded not to marry. Anne Elliot, older and wiser, is now able to stand apart from her shallow and oppressive father and older sister.
We discuss themes of the decay of the aristocracy and the rise of new money, the connections to Jane's own life, and the cult...2023-08-0154 minReclaiming JaneSix Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 4Your regularly scheduled guaranteed chaos episode is here. The contenders this time around:
Dungeons & Dragons
Food Network
Charles Darwin
lesbians
magical realism
Barbie
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.2023-07-1934 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenConna Walker, Founder and CEO of House of CBConna Walker is the real deal. She started her now multi million pound brand as a teenager, and now, over a decade later, House of CB is one of the most successful online retailers in this space. Conna, splitting her time between London and LA, spoke candidly with me about how she's launched the iconic affordable luxury brand, with collections loved by Beyonce, J-Lo and Kylie Jenner, to name but a few. With millions of followers on social media and having been voted Forbes 30 under 30, Conna chatted to me about the launches that didn't work, how to keep company...2023-07-171h 02
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenGeorgie Coleridge-Cole, Founder of SheerluxeGeorgie Coleridge Cole founded Sheerluxe in 2007. As a lifestyle and fashion content platform, Sheerluxe has amassed a dedicated readership, most recently sending the brand viral on Tik Tok. It's accessible, aspirational and relatable advice and content has resonated with young people, and Georgie talks openly about her business journey. How she started, how it has had to evolve, what she looks for when hiring, and where she's made mistakes. Sheerluxe is a sensation, and Georgie is steering the ship. Tune in to hear more about her musings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1745 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAlbert Hill and Matt Gibberd, Co-Founders of Modern HouseAlbert Hill and Matt Gibbert founded their hugely successful business, The Modern House, in 2008. The Modern House is a British estate agent that specialises in the sale and promotion of Modernist and 20th century architecture. We chatted about the challenges of keeping a brand relevant in the quest for long term business success, focused on hiring and how it can make or break a business, and how emotional intelligence is at the heart of their decision making. A hugely insightful and honest episode relevant for both those within the industry, and those who are not. Hosted on Acast. See...2023-07-171h 05
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenEva Alexandridis, Founder of 111 SkinEva Alexandridis founded 111 Skin with her husband, the hugely successful Dr Yannis. The brand started as a solution for aftercare for patients who had undergone surgical procedures. With a BA in International Business + a Masters, learning and travelling shaped Eva's world view. 111 Skin has grown to become a huge global brand. In over 85 luxury hotel spas, a list of enviable celebrities that swear by the product, including Olivia Palermo, Ashley Graham, Rosie Huntington-Whitely to Priyanka Chopra, Bella Hadid and Margot Robbie and a viral sheet mask, Eva has made the brand a household name, in a difficult market to...2023-07-1756 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenSpecial Episode: Emily Austen x Harper's Bazaar This week, Harper’s Bazaar commissioned Emily to write a piece about how the the Spring 2023 Budget will affect entrepreneurs and business owners in the UK. As a cause close to her heart, Emily jumped at the opportunity and has recorded a special podcast episode, reading in full the published article, that can be found below:https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/people-parties/bazaar-at-work/a43334748/spring-budget-entrepreneurs-start-ups/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1710 minReclaiming JaneSix Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 3Once again, our beloved listeners have inflicted glorious absurdity upon us. For this round of 6 Degrees we're joined by Becca and Molly of Pod & Prejudice, who previously graced us with their presence in the Season 2 premiere!
This season's topics:
Mt. Vesuvius
Abbott Elementary
The Parent Trap
Benedict Cumberbatch
Bookstore cats
White Lotus
Waffle House
Lizzo
And as promised, have a link to some fanfiction.
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2023-02-0143 min
So I've HeardEP 60: Bringing Hope Back To Healing One Trauma-Informed Trainer At A Time: An Interview With Chelsea Haverly And Emily YoungI had an amazing time with my first ever group interview here on the show, talking with two change makers in the fitness space, Emily Young and Chelsea Haverly. Emily and Chelsea are the co-creators of the one-of-a-kind Hope Ignited Trauma-Informed Personal Training Certificate Program, and they both do absolutely incredible work. As a graduate of this very program, I mean it when I say that this program was truly life-changing for me both personally and professional. There are so many impactful takeaways from today's episode, and I promise y'all that you don't want to miss out!...2022-10-2757 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenDan Warne, Founder of Sessions, Formerly MD of Deliveroo.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Warne, CEO and founder of Sessions. Prior to Sessions, Dan was the Managing Director at Deliveroo, an app you’ve probably heard of. He was part of the business during a time of exponential growth, ultimately leading to IPO, which was met with mixed reviews. We talked a lot about growing and scaling businesses, and what happens when you realise that the dream job you’re so invested in, isn’t going to work for you in the long-term.He’s now running...2022-10-1237 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenNamrata Nayyar-Kamdar, Founder of Plenaire.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast!I’m thrilled this week to bring you a really interesting, honest podcast with my friend Namrata, the founder of cult skincare brand, Plenaire.You’ve probably seen Plenaire all over your Instagram feeds and popping up in a variety of amazing retailers across the UK. Whilst it’s an incredibly exciting time for businesses like Plenaire, it is absolutely not without its challenges.Namrata and I had an incredibly candid chat about where she is this week and in her business cycle. With an amazing career behind...2022-10-1241 min
A Bit of Fun with EmilyAll Things Austen | AustenlandThe A Bit of Fun with Emily podcast | https://pod.link/1570546847 | Subscribe today!
“Doing next to nothing all day was taking its toll.”
Time travel. Book themed amusement parks. Too much of a good thing. And a return visit from JJ Feild. Check out the last episode of season 8!
#podcast #abitoffunwithemily #abitoffunwithemilypodcast #justkeepswimming #newsletter #substack #movies #janeausten #allthingsausten #austenland #shannonhale #kerirussell #jjfeild #jennifercoolidge #janeseymour2022-09-2019 min
A Bit of Fun with EmilyAll Things Austen | MashupThe A Bit of Fun with Emily podcast | https://pod.link/1570546847 | Subscribe today!
"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid."
In which I wonder why I don't have rich neighbors who will take me into society for months at a time on their dime...and a conversation about Northanger Abbey and Sanditon.
#podcast #abitoffunwithemily #abitoffunwithemilypodcast #justkeepswimming #newsletter #substack #movies #janeausten #allthingsausten #northangerabbey #catherinemoreland #henrytilney #sanditon #charlotteheywood #sidneyparker2022-09-1624 min
A Bit of Fun with EmilyAll Things Austen | Sense and SensibilityThe A Bit of Fun with Emily podcast | https://pod.link/1570546847 | Subscribe today!
"I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way.”
In which I have the strong desire to punch Marianne Dashwood in the face, but also respect her enthusiasm for love and life. It's complicated.
#podcast #abitoffunwithemily #abitoffunwithemilypodcast #justkeepswimming #newsletter #substack #movies #janeausten #allthingsausten #senseandsensibility
#elinordashwood #mariannedashwood #emmathompson #katewinslet2022-09-1320 min
A Bit of Fun with EmilyAll Things Austen | Mansfield ParkThe A Bit of Fun with Emily podcast | https://pod.link/1570546847 | Subscribe today!
"Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings."
Hard pass to the Regency Era...where you might marry your cousin and other horrible things in Mansfield Park.
#podcast #abitoffunwithemily #abitoffunwithemilypodcast #justkeepswimming #newsletter #substack #movies #janeausten #allthingsausten #mansfieldpark #fannyprice2022-09-0924 min
A Bit of Fun with EmilyAll Things Austen | PersuasionThe A Bit of Fun with Emily podcast | https://pod.link/1570546847 | Subscribe today!
“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.”
Second chances. A woman fighting for what she wants. And a list of why Dakota Johnson shouldn't play Anne Elliot.
#podcast #abitoffunwithemily #abitoffunwithemilypodcast #justkeepswimming #newsletter #substack #movies #janeausten #allthingsausten #persuasion #anneelliot #captainwentworth2022-09-0618 min
A Bit of Fun with EmilyAll Things Austen | EmmaThe A Bit of Fun with Emily podcast | https://pod.link/1570546847 | Subscribe today!
"If I loved you less, maybe I could talk about it more."
Handsome men. Unexpected ick. An annoying heroine. Regency running. This episode has a little bit of everything as we talk All Things Austen | Emma.
#podcast #abitoffunwithemily #abitoffunwithemilypodcast #justkeepswimming #newsletter #substack #movies #janeausten #allthingsausten #emmawoodhouse #emma #mrknightley2022-09-0229 min
A Bit of Fun with EmilyAll Things Austen | Pride & PrejudiceThe A Bit of Fun with Emily podcast | https://pod.link/1570546847 | Subscribe today!
"You have bewitched me body and soul..."
It's season 8! Can you believe it?! And this season we'll be discussing Jane Austen and the many pop culture adaptations of her classic tales. Today's topic - Austen's most beloved tale - Pride & Prejudice.
#podcast #abitoffunwithemily #abitoffunwithemilypodcast #justkeepswimming #newsletter #substack #movies #janeausten #allthingsausten #prideandprejudice #mrdarcy #elizabethbennett #listtime2022-09-0222 minReclaiming JaneSix Degrees of Jane Austen, episode 2The segment where we try so hard to fit random topics with Jane Austen, we might as well be Cinderella's stepsisters with the glass slipper. Marvel at Lauren and Emily's attempts to connect everything from the United States Supreme Court to Lord of the Rings!
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily...2022-07-2030 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAmy Liu, Founder of Tower 28 Beauty.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast!In this week’s episode, I speak with Amy Liu, founder and CEO of clean beauty brand, Tower 28 Beauty. Whilst growing up, Amy had suffered with severe eczema and struggled to find products that worked for her. After several years working in the beauty industry, Amy set out to create products that worked for her and launched Tower 28 Beauty.We spoke about entering a highly saturated marketplace and the issues surrounding regulations in the beauty industry. We discussed building a brand around inclusivity and whether her founder journey ha...2022-06-0955 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAbbie Roden & Will Sandbach, Co-Founders of Amie Wines.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast!Today, I chatted with Will Sandbach and Abbie Roden, co-founders of D2C wine brand, Amie Wine. Amie was born in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the brainchild of Abbie, a marketer and photographer, and Will, who’d recently left his previous job as a director in the wine business. Launching the business in the June of the first lockdown, the pair seized the moment, tapping into the rosé market with a cool and more affordable direct-to-consumer brand that delivered straight to their customer’s doors. The lockdo...2022-06-0941 minThe Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenHaeni Kim, Founder of KITRI.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast!Haeni Kim, founder of cult clothing brand KITRI, began her business journey in luxury fashion. Stemming from a desire to create lifelong, unique pieces, Haeni launched KITRI in 2017, bridging the gap between high street and hero pieces that don't put you out of pocket. Five years later, the brand has had an army of KITRI girls. The brand is a firm favourite of celebrities and Instagram stars, with the 2 hugely successful collaborations with Jessie Bush under its belt. Expect bright colours, bold prints and pieces you'll want to wear forever.2022-06-0952 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJulian Hearn, Founder of Huel.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast!This week, on the podcast, I’m really excited to bring you a very special episode, with a friend and an old client of mine, Julian Hearn, founder of Huel. Julian started Huel six years ago, following two previous businesses; one successful, the other, not so, but the latter led to the launch of Huel.He talked to me really openly about his business journey, the sacrifices he’s had to make and the original plan for Huel. He danced around the subject of the business IPOing this year, but...2022-06-011h 19
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenTommy Mallet, Founder of Mallet London.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast!Today’s episode was recorded live in London, at the Hoxton in Southwark, with LG Gram, an amazing part of the LG business, who I’ve been working with as part of their Hustle Hub, a Facebook community where entrepreneurs can come together to chat and share stories and advice. I’ve been really lucky to be working with them this year and as a part of this work, I was fortunate enough to record this very special episode live with Tommy Mallet, founder of Mallet London.You m...2022-06-0138 min
Underdog DynastyC-USA: Liberty's Rapid Rise and New Teams Joining Conference USA with Emily AustenJoe's on assignment, but Eric is joined by Liberty Flames Sideline Reporter Emily Austen as we take an early look at the programs set to join Conference USA following the 2022 season. Emily and Eric talk about Liberty's rapid rise under Hugh Freeze, the environment in Lynchburg, and Eric and Emily reminisce over their days as high school classmates together in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-05-1628 min
The Thing About AustenEpisode 31: The Thing About Marianne's Smelling Salts with guest Dr. Emily C. FriedmanPull up your fainting couch because have we got a revivifying episode for you! Dr. Emily C. Friedman is here to take us through the olfactory delights of smelling bottles, as well as breaking down what their various scents and applications tell us about characters like Marianne Dashwood and Lady Bertram.
Thank you so much to Emily for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Twitter @friede, on Instagram @ManuscriptFiction, on YouTube @CriticalProf, and at www.ecfriedman.com where you can find information about all of her work.
You can find us...2022-03-1028 minThe Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAkash Mehta, Co-Founder of Fable and Mane.Welcome to The Busi-ness Podcast. This week on the podcast I chat to Akash Mehta, founder of modern hair wellness brand, Fable and Mane. Akash graduated from Imperial College in electrical engineering, but has since worked for global businesses within LVMH, has done campaign work for PETA, and is currently the global guardian for UNICEF. Despite being the epitome of busy, Akash took time out of his schedule to chat to me a bit more about his business, which he runs with his sister. He spoke openly about getting investment from his Dad and some of the stigma and implications arou...2022-01-2845 minThe Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenChris Sheldrick, Co-Founder at What3Words.Welcome to The Busi-ness Podcast.Today I am joined by Chris Sheldrick, Co-founder & CEO of what3words.With a background in the music industry, Chris noticed that traditional addresses for venues and precise stage doors or loading bays were not accurate enough. As a result, he set out to make a simpler version of addresses using just three words…meet what3words.Working with co-founders comes with swings and roundabouts but Chris explains how his team had an ideal natural balance, with everyone responsible for their separate areas of business....2022-01-2046 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAmanda Harrington, Founder of Amanda Harrington London and In Parlour.Welcome to the The Busi-ness Podcast.Today I am joined by Amanda Harrington, founder of InParlour and Amanda Harrington London. Driven by skin cancer running in her family, Amanda’s mission is to provide an alternative and safe means to tanning. Stretched, overworked and exhausted from balancing mum-life combined with flying around the world to spray tan VIPs, contemporaries encouraged Amanda to bring out her own line of products to increase her reach… meet Amanda Harrington London. Eight years in the making, Amanda discusses the unmentioned length of time that launch...2022-01-1345 min
The Read Moore PodcastARCHIVE: The Staying Power of Jane AustenJane Austen's stories continue to captivate the English-speaking world more than 200 years after her death. What is it about her novels that keep readers coming back for more? In the first episode of 2022, Anne and Emily discuss their own love of Austen and dive into the things that they believe contribute to Austen's "staying power," even in modern times. 2022-01-1059 minThe Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenSimone de la Rue, Founder of Body by Simone.Today I am joined by Simone De La Rue, Founder & CEO of Body by Simone, a dance-based fitness business. Simone has run her US business for over a decade and has trained some of the world’s most famous celebrities, as well as appearing on Khloe Kardashian’s Revenue Body.With a passion for dance and a love of moving her body, Simone identified the need for consumers to have easy access to exercise and cardio, that doesn’t feel like a chore. Reflecting on the last 18 months with her business all but shutting down, t...2022-01-0643 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenVenetia Archer, Founder of Ruuby.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Today, I speak to Venetia Archer, Founder and CEO of on-demand beauty booking platform, Ruuby. Venetia launched Ruuby in 2015, at a time where on-demand tech platforms such as Deliveroo and Uber were taking off in the UK. Taking a leap from her career as a Geopolitical Risk Analyst in to the Beauty industry, Venetia earned a spot in Forbes 30 Under 30 2017 list and today, Ruuby connects over 500 highly skilled beauty professionals with clients across London, offering a host of services, including blowdries, massages, manicures and makeup, with plenty more exciting things in...2021-12-1643 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAndy Shovel, Co-Founder of THIS.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Andy Shovel is my guest this week. Serial entrepreneur, he founded his fourth business, THIS, IN 2019. After realising we should all be eating less meat and noticing how bad the current offering was, Andy and his co-founder Pete, wanted to create a business that tasted great, impacted the planet and made it easier for everyone to switch to meat alternatives. Andy kindly gave up his time on a Sunday to chat to me and we covered topics such as how to work with a partner, how to raise money and where...2021-12-1645 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenBenoit Fortpied + Simon Polet, Founders of Merchery.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.My guests today are Simon Polet and Benoit Fortpied, co-founders of sustainable merchandise business, Merchery. Childhood friends, Simon and Benoit always knew they wanted to build a business together and three years ago, they launched a side project selling reusable water bottles, alongside their respective jobs. After becoming hugely popular with businesses on the hunt for branded bottles, the pair noticed a huge gap in the corporate merchandise market for beautiful and sustainable products and Merchery was born. Since launching in May 2020, Merchery has created stunning and sustainable merch for brands...2021-12-1637 min
Reclaiming JaneSix Degrees of Jane AustenIt's our first audience participation episode – and our first anniversary! For the last few months, we took suggestions on social media of topics that you wanted us to connect to Jane Austen. How did we do?
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.2021-12-1534 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJosh White + Ariel Booker, Founders of CanO Water.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.This week, I chat to Ariel Booker and Josh White, co-founders of Europe’s leading canned water brand, CanO Water. After an eye-opening trip to Thailand, which left them shocked by the amount of litter on the beaches, Josh and Ariel, along with their third co-founder Perry Fielding, were determined to find a more sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bottles and CanO Water was born. Launching in 2015, the brand has grown exponentially, down to the founders passion, authenticity and guerrilla approach. Since then, the brand has sold over 20million cans and is...2021-12-0245 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenTaymoor Atighetchi, Founder of Papier.Welcome to The Busi-ness Podcast!Prior to launching cult stationery brand Papier in 2015, Taymoor Atighetchi started his business journey as an antiques dealer on Portobello Road Market. During his time at university, Taymoor then co-founded student news outlet The Tab, which is where his love for building brands began. Combining a love for art, design and beautiful stationery with a desire to create a brand that would define its category from day one, Papier was born. 6 years later, Papier has surpassed 1million customers and has some seriously exciting projects in the pipeline, including further product development and...2021-11-1845 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenMillie Kendall MBE, Head of the British Beauty Council.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Brand and retail expert Millie Kendall co-founded the British Beauty Council in 2018, on the back of an impressive 20 year career. Having been instrumental in the success of brands such as L’Occitane and Aveda, launching her own cosmetics brand Ruby and Millie, running her own PR and Communications agency and receiving an MBE for her services to the cosmetic industry, Millie launched the British Beauty Council with a mission to support and champion the best interests of the British beauty industry. Despite being the epitome of busy, Millie sat down to...2021-11-1143 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJessica Mason, Founder of Piglet.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Jessica Mason launched bedding and sleepwear brand Piglet in 2017, following an impressive career in marketing and PR, working with global brands such as Nike, Rayban + Aesop. Born out of Jessica's desire for high-quality basics in her home that were both cosy and beautiful, Piglet started small, but has since grown rapidly. Jessica chatted to me about having the opportunity to look under the hood, and see what really excites customers. We talked about learning the ropes on other people’s checkbooks, how to spot a gap in the market, and how un...2021-11-0446 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenPip Black, Co-Founder of Frame.Welcome to The Busi-ness Podcast.When Pip Black made the move from advertising to launch cult fitness studio chain Frame with co-founder Joan Murphy in 2009, their mission was simple: to stop exercise feeling like a chore and put the fun back in fitness. Stemming from the desire for commitment free exercise that was actually enjoyable, Pip and Joan dedicated themselves to creating a fitness concept that would fit seamlessly into people's day-to-day lives, catering to both their mood and body and encouraging a better frame of mind. 12 years later, the brand boasts 7 studios across London, over 50...2021-11-0343 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJess Schuring, Founder of Heartcore.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Jess Schuring grew up in Germany, lived in LA and founded Heartcore, a dynamic blend of Pilates, Yoga, dance and movement, in London. Bringing inspiration from the sunshine state, Heartcore strives to create a better way for people to create balance in their bodies and minds and now boasts 7 studios across the city and a dedicated global community. We chatted about why fitness shouldn’t be scary and how Heartcore has inspired so many by leading with the heart. Jess talks candidly about wasting money, accepting and understanding why not everyone is...2021-10-2145 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenDaniel Price, Co-Founder of My 1st Years.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Daniel Price founded My 1st Years with close friend Jonny Sitton in 2011, after struggling to find a meaningful gift for a friend’s newborn baby. Cue a set of personalised baby shoes made by the duo, which both delighted their friends and sparked requests from friends and family across the globe and My 1st Years was born. A decade later, the business is worth well over £20 million. But despite being the number one personalised children’s gift brand and loved by celebrities, after overcoming the challenges of Covid the brand faced a dev...2021-10-2154 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenMaggie Bolger, Founder of B_together.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Maggie Bolger launched B_together, a design-led, intergenerational family club and neighbourhood destination, following her exit as Co-founder and Creative Director of her first family club venture, Maggie & Rose. B_Together is a progressive thought leader of early childhood education, has family focused interior design and a superior members club. Maggie is a mum on a mission, raising 4 children of her own. We chatted believing in your product, the importance of good investors, mum guilt, unhelpful advice, and the balancing act of raising a family and building a business....2021-10-2146 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenWill Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares.Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast.Will Woodhams was appointed CEO of luxury, invitation-only bookmakers Fitzdares in 2018, entering the betting industry after a succession of marketing and advisory roles in fashion, luxury goods and high-end brands. Will, who is a real hero of mine, took the time to catch up with me on his 20 year career. We talked about the importance of presenting a more realistic viewpoint of running a business, including winging it, the smoke and mirrors in business and having the confidence to counteract feelings of fraudulence. Will chatted to me about our new obsession w...2021-10-2146 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenBen Lebus, Founder of MOB Kitchen.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast. Ben Lebus is the founder and director of MOB Kitchen and a number one best-selling author with over five published books. Having taken the social media world by storm with his one minute how to make recipe videos, Ben launched MOB Kitchen to show how cooking healthy, delicious food is easy, affordable and fun.We talked about how to work out which social media platforms to focus on, how quickly things change, why you always have to be five steps ahead, what innovation looks like in this category...2021-08-2657 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenLucy Wright and Jeremy May, Co-Founders at Nice Wines.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast.Jeremy May and Lucy Wright founded NICE Wines to create Wine For Whenever, For The Wins, The Woes and Why Nots. The co-founders talked about their working dynamic, why they love real time, honest feedback, how their best investments have been in their team, and how they look for character over skill set. We chatted about competition, why staying on Instagram has its merits, the challenges of the category and the opportunities for them, and of course, how to raise money, and where to get it from. You likely will...2021-08-261h 03
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenConnie Nam, Founder of Astrid & Miyu.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast. Connie Nam was born in Seoul and raised in Washington D.C. and Seattle. The hustle and bustle of the cosmopolitan city of London appealed to her and the lust for learning and growing enticed her to apply for the MBA at London Business School. She longed to turn her passion for business and love of unique, contemporary jewellery styles into a bonefide company of her own. Immediately after graduating, her dream became a reality and she founded Astrid & Miyu in 2012. She talked passionately with me about the growth of...2021-08-261h 02
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJules Miller, Co-Founder of The Nue Co.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast. Fresh off the back of a casual $25 million fundraise, Jules Miller found the time in her busy schedule to catch up with me about the enormous success of her company The Nue Co, which is redefining supplements - the way we feel about them. Jules chatted to me about her own personal story, how The Nue Co was a business started due to her own experiences with IBS, and her need for a kinder, better supplement. Jules wants to fundamentally and positively impact our behaviours and attitudes towards...2021-08-261h 02
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenFreddy Ward and Charlie Bowes-Lyon, Co-Founders of Wild Cosmetics.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast. Freddy and Charlie founded Wild Cosmetics, a new sustainable natural deodorant delivered straight to your door Aluminium free with compostable plastic, free refills and a 100% effective formula. I caught up with the boys on how they created such an innovative product, why design is at the heart of the brand, and how they originally came up with the idea and where the gap in the market.We talked about greenwashing, the negative impact of what is currently available on the market and how their biggest investment has gone...2021-08-2557 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAlia Hawa, Managing Director of L’Occitane.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast.I am so excited to be able to capture this conversation with the inspirational MD of L’Occitane, Alia Hawa. I was so looking forward to hearing her story, and was absolutely not disappointed. A mother and businesswoman, Alia cares so deeply for those around her, and has not been exempt from the horrors of the last 18 months.We talked about tears, switching off, grafting to get noticed, how investing in relationships pays dividends, and how to care for a business, even when it is not your own. To...2021-08-251h 04
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenBen Branson, Founder of Seedlip.Welcome to the Busi-Ness Podcast.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...2021-08-251h 08
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenAlex Loizou, Co-Founder of Trouva.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast.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...2021-08-251h 04
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJack Tan, Founder of Urban.Welcome to Season 2 of the Busi-Ness Podcast.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...2021-08-2557 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenNicola Elliott, Founder of NeomWelcome to The Busi-Ness Podcast.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. Hosted on Acast. See...2021-06-2248 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenPip Murray, Founder of Pip+NutWelcome to The Busi-Ness Podcast.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. Pi...2021-06-2254 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenJames Balfour, Co-Founder of 1RebelWelcome to the Busi-Ness Podcast.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 im...2021-06-2257 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenWhitney Hawkings, Founder of FLOWERBXWelcome to The Busi-Ness Podcast.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. Hosted on...2021-06-2251 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenEd Williams and Jamie Laing, Co-Founders of Candy KittensWelcome to The Busi-Ness Podcast.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 ar...2021-06-2255 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenVictoria Prew, Co-Founder of HURRWelcome to The Busi-Ness Podcast.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 f...2021-06-2247 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenLucas London, Co-Founder of Lick.Welcome to the Busi-Ness Podcast.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 fas...2021-06-2254 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenMarisa Hordern, Founder of MissomaWelcome to The Busi-Ness Podcast.My first guest, and what a guest to kick off me talking at you for an hour, is founder of everyone’s favourite jewellery brand, Missoma. Marisa Hordern founded the infamous brand in 2008, and has seen extraordinary global success. Adorned by the fingers and earlobes of our favourite celebrities, including Kate Bosworth, Ellie Goulding, Margot Robbie, and even a few royals, Missoma has moved with the times, launching a more sustainable collection, a new gender fluid range, and more recently, fine jewellery. Marisa and I caught up about mu...2021-06-2250 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenThe Busi-Ness PodcastWelcome to The Busi-Ness Podcast.I’m Emily Austen, founder and CEO of London based PR Agency, EMERGE. I am passionate about launching and scaling small businesses, and have been fortunate enough in my 13 year career, to work with some of the most exciting, category defining brands in the world. I started my business when I was 22 years old, fresh out of University. Since that time, the world has got louder. Our expectations have got harder, and our lives have become busier. Fobbing friends off with the stock answer we have all became accustomed to, ‘I’m so b...2021-06-2001 minReclaiming JaneSense & Sensibility 26-30: “Queering Jane Austen” (with Rational Creatures)In Episode 6, Emily and Lauren are joined by the creators of Rational Creatures to discuss sexuality in media. Also included: wild speculation, chaotic bisexuals, and some ladies who are just really good friends.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
The Ladies of Llangollen
Chaotic Bisexuals on TV
Connect with Rational Creatures on their website, Twitter, or YouTube.
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Cabin Tales for Young WritersJust Get it Over With (Episode 7: Endings)A “telling tales” format with guest authors Marty Chan, Jeff Szpirglas, and Frieda Wishinsky. Featuring an original story with an ambiguous ending; a famous twist from Ambrose Bierce; gorgeous last lines and satisfying summations; and a story prompt about a deus ex machina. PG. 50 minutes.A full episode transcript and a Fright-free version (with the creepy story removed) is available at CabinTales.ca.Show Notes[1:15] Story IntroHave you ever met someone who seemed the total opposite of the rest of their family? Listen to this story about a tender-hearted boy whose parents love...2020-11-2749 min
NC State Athletics - Pack Pride PodcastPregame Podcast: Emily Austen discusses Liberty vs. NC State 2020This Saturday, NC State will host No. 21 Liberty in its lone non-conference matchup of the season at Carter-Finley Stadium. While the Flames have put themselves on the map in the college football world, we had Emily Austen of Flame Central TV join us to break down Liberty's special season. How has Hugh Freeze completely overhauled the Liberty program? What makes Malik Willis such a dynamic quarterback? Which defensive players will NC State fans need to know? Get all that and more on this week's Pregame Podcast!2020-11-1927 min