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How To Start Up by FF&MLucie Macleod | How to sell through viral social media: The Hair Syrup storyWelcome to How To Start Up, the podcast for anyone looking to start & scale their own business. I'm Juliet Fallowfield & today we’re discussing viral marketing with Lucie Macleod, founder of the TikTok sensation, Hair Syrup.Founded in 2020 with no prior entrepreneurial experience, Lucie combined her understanding of consumer behavior with social media creativity, to turn a handmade hair oil into THE beauty must-have with over 350,000 engaged TikTok followers & rapid, 1,000% year-on-year growth. After an appearance on BBC Dragon’s Den, the brand is now on track to hit £6.5 million in revenue by 2026.To hear o...
2025-05-0641 minHow To Start Up by FF&MBonus ep: How to be more productive in 2025Thank you for joining us for How To Start Up’s first panel event & first live recording of the podcast! My name is Juliet, the host of How To Start Up & just wanted to thank you for listening & joining today too. We’re up to over 140 eps & having closed a successful season on all things productivity in December, I wanted to gather some of our guests together to discuss the topic & help listeners with theirs. I hope today will involve some myth busting on productivity plus that we have time for a Q&A with o...
2025-02-0756 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to define your mission, vision & purpose with Julian Parmiter, Co-Founder of Create AcademyAs defining your mission, vision and purpose statements is an important step when building a comprehensive brand for your business I was keen to speak to someone who has not only done this successfully but also recently. In this episode, I hear from Julian Parmiter, co-founder and CEO of Create Academy. Founded in 2019, Create Academy offers beautifully curated video courses providing unprecedented access to the expertise of today’s best designers, makers, gardeners and chefs - with a mission to help people build their creative confidence.Having recently evolved Create Academy’s original proposition by launc...
2024-03-2639 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build your brand organically through social with Estée Lalonde, CEO & Founder of MIRROR WATERWith Statista reporting there are 35 million Instagram users in the UK, social media platforms are a powerful tool to build brand awareness and convert followers into loyal customers. Given this season is a focus on all things branding I was keen to speak to an expert content creator.In this episode, I hear from Estée Lalonde, CEO and founder of bodycare brand MIRROR WATER. The brand champions mirror work and self-care, inspired by Estée’s quest to find effective relaxation tools during the pandemic. Estée has enjoyed a long career working within social...
2024-03-1237 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build your brand organically through social media with Estée Lalonde, CEO & Founder of MIRROR WATERWith Statista reporting there are 35 million Instagram users in the UK, social media platforms are a powerful tool to build brand awareness and convert followers into loyal customers. Given this season is a focus on all things branding I was keen to speak to an expert content creator.In this episode, I hear from Estée Lalonde, CEO and founder of bodycare brand MIRROR WATER. The brand champions mirror work and self-care, inspired by Estée’s quest to find effective relaxation tools during the pandemic. Estée has enjoyed a long career working within social...
2024-03-1200 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to create your brand story with Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black TomatoCreating a brand story is a central part of building your overall brand identity. It’s crucial that your brand story is coherent and resonates with your audience to attract loyal customers. In this episode, I speak with Tom Marchant, Owner & Co-Founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato. Tom and his co-founders launched their business in 2005 after seeing first-hand how people had such little time to plan their own travel experiences. Since then, Black Tomato has grown exponentially and delights clients all over the world. Tom shares his advice on how to begin drafting your bran...
2024-02-2737 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start a sustainable fashion brand with founder Aoife McNamaraWith Barnardo's reporting that on average clothing items are only worn 7 times before they are thrown away, the fashion industry is clearly responsible for overproduction and excessive use of resources. However, many emerging brands are encouraging their customers to shop more mindfully to reduce their personal environmental impacts so I was keen to speak to an expert to find out more.In this episode, I speak with the founder of the eponymous fashion brand Aoife McNamara who has always placed transparency at the centre of her business. In contrast to fast fashion brands, she prioritises quality over q...
2023-08-1526 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to focus on the S in ESG with Rafael Museri co-founder of SelinaWhen building a business from scratch, founders have an opportunity to consider the environmental impact of all their activities, including work travel. According to Statista research, 81% of global travellers believe sustainable travel is important, however, 43% of respondents to a Booking.com survey said they “never, rarely or sometimes” manage to travel in a sustainable way. In this episode, I speak with Rafael Museri and Daniel Rudasevski: the co-founders of Selina: the travel company combining beautifully designed accommodation with coworking, recreation, wellness and local experiences. Having founded their business in 2014, Rafael and Daniel aim to make more sustainable trave...
2023-08-0116 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to create a sustainably minded supply chain with Emilie Holmes, Founder of Good & Proper TeaWhen starting and scaling your business, it’s important to consider the impact of your supply chain on not only the planet but also people too. 88% of respondents to an OpenText survey said ‘they prioritise buying from companies that have ethical sourcing strategies in place’, while 64% of 18-24 year-olds surveyed said they would never buy from a company again if it were ‘accused of working with unethical suppliers’. In this episode, I speak with Emilie Holmes, founder of Good & Proper Tea, the tea brand committed to doing things properly. Having founded her business in 2012, Emilie has invested considerabl...
2023-07-1832 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to pitch to sustainability journalist with Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey, Founder of VCH StyleWhen starting a business, founders have the opportunity to start with a clean slate as well as start as they mean to go on. So the aim of this season is to share as much as we can on how businesses can start with ethical practice at their core. We’re all aware of how certain industries do a lot of damage. For example, fashion is responsible for 10% of global man-made greenhouse gas emissions [BBC], however the second any business owners turn on a light, they have a responsibility to the planet. In this episode, I sp...
2023-07-0439 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to champion social responsibility with Alex Head, founder of Social PantrySustainable and ethical behaviour isn’t limited to environmental practices. It translates into all areas of business including providing opportunities for people who may find themselves excluded from the workforce. Alex Head is the founder of the leading sustainable catering company, Social Pantry. As one of the first 15 UK companies employing ex-offenders to be awarded the prestigious YOUNITED Flag award, Social Pantry is a dedicated champion of equity and opportunity within the workforce. In this episode, Alex shares her advice on how founders can overcome the stigma of starting up a business differently and why now...
2023-06-2036 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to reduce plastic packaging in your startup with Joanna Jensen, Founder of Childs FarmThe amount of plastic produced in a year is roughly the same as the entire weight of humanity. EarthDay.org reported that humans use about 1.2 million plastic bottles per minute in total. Approximately 91% of plastic is not recycled. Everyone is aware that we need to use less plastic every day and new founders have the opportunity to lead the way on this. So for this episode, I wanted to speak to a proven expert on how to solve the packaging problem. Joanna Jensen founded the children’s toiletries brand Childs Farm as she was determined to help soothe...
2023-06-0634 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build a community around your business with Diana Stenbolt & Gemma Estrela, Co-Founders of SkindaysA lot of people comment about how lonely becoming self-employed can be. Leaving behind regular structure and income is one thing, but also a lack of community of support can be significant too. In this episode, I speak with two founders who know the importance of community as they’ve built their whole business around it. Diana Stenbolt and Gemma Estrela are the co-founders of the skincare and wellness discovery platform SKINDAYS. Having met at Farfetch, Diana and Gemma shared a frustration with existing skincare retail experiences. Determined to change this, they founded SKINDAYS to offer expert adv...
2023-05-2330 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to prepare for B Corp certification, with founders of CYD Connects, Jenn McGarrigle, Mica Janiv & Aisling ConnaughtonIn this episode, we hear from Jenn McGarrigle, Mica Janiv & Aisling Connaughton: the co-founders of sustainability consultancy CYD Connects. With extensive backgrounds in beauty, technology and sustainability, the team came together in 2019 to help other founders and businesses become more sustainable and benefit a wider group of societal stakeholders other than just shareholders. As experts in becoming B Corp certified, Jenn, Mica and Aisling share practical advice on how to achieve B-Corp certification and how every business has the potential to be a force for good. CYD Connects advice: Before you can make public stat...
2023-05-0935 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to protect your sleep with Professor Russell Foster CBE, FRSB, FMedSci, FRS & author of Life TimeIn this episode, we hear from Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and the Head of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford as well as the author of Life Time which explains how our body clocks work. Through his work, Russell has made great advances in our understanding of how the circadian rhythm is generated and how it suffers under societal pressures, ageing and disease. Russell explains why a good night’s sleep is so important, as well as what ‘good’ means to an individual, plus how to balance your sleep schedule with bu...
2023-04-2525 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to manage imposter syndrome with Hamish Mackay-Lewis, leadership & life coach founderIn this episode, we hear from Hamish Mackay-Lewis, founder of a leadership coaching company. Through his work, Hamish supports individuals to step into leadership roles as well as working with teams to support their growth.Hamish shares his advice on how to understand your imposter syndrome, explains why it is actually an experience rather than a syndrome and some simple things you as a founder can do to manage those sometimes sabotaging thoughts that can come into your head when going out on your own. Hamish’s advice: Impostor experience is very common: feelings of i...
2023-04-1126 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to harness your cycle as a female founder with Le'Nise Brothers, founder of Eat Love MoveIn this episode, we hear from Le’Nise Brothers, a leading nutritionist and yoga teacher specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle. Le’Nise develops nutritional programmes through her Eat Love Move consultancy to empower and educate women to understand their bodies and advocate for better healthcare. Le’Nise’s first book, You Can Have A Better Period, was released in March 2022 and she also hosts the Period Story podcast, breaking taboos around menstrual health, hormones, perimenopause, menopause and beyond. In today’s episode, Le’Nise shares her advice on working to the rhythms of y...
2023-03-2826 minHow To Start Up by FF&M3. How to avoid founder burnout with Nina Nesdoly, Founder of Workplace ClarityIn this episode, we hear from Nina Nesdoly, founder of Workplace Clarity. As a workplace stress and burnout prevention consultant, Nina draws on her management and neuroscience background to deliver workshops and training courses to help her clients overcome workplace stress, prevent burnout and improve their workplace performance. Nina shares her advice on maintaining a work/life balance, identifying stress triggers and techniques for relieving stress. If you’d like to contact Nina, you can reach her at contact@workplaceclarity.comFF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podca...
2023-03-1430 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build mobility into your working day with Tim Blakey, founder of PRIME BODYIn this episode, we hear from physio and PT, Tim Blakey, creator of PRIME BODY, the affordable personal fitness training app that helps you progress and learn as you go. Born from his own health and fitness challenges and overcoming training injuries, Tim combines corrective work with strength training to optimise body composition and combat body betrayal. Tim shares his perspective on why founder mobility is so important to incorporate from the beginning, why to prioritise resistance training over cardio and why it can actually be a great investment in your overall business to look after your mo...
2023-02-2825 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to balance work with a healthy diet with Jenna Hope, Nutritionist and Founder of Jenna Hope NutritionJenna Hope, registered nutritionist and founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition helps implement beneficial nutrition strategies, through a combination of talks, presentations and workshops, to improve people’s well being, productivity, sleep, stress management and mental health. Jenna Hope’s Advice:Eat mindfully. Pay attention to eating your food which will help it to be digested properly, allow nutrients to be fully absorbed into the body and make you feel more satisfiedReduce your reliance on caffeine, which can make you feel more stressed, affect your sleep and seduce you into consuming more sugarDiet / exercise / sleep: these are all im...
2023-02-1427 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to manage stress using breathwork with Jamie Clements, founder of The Breath SpaceJamie Clements, founder of The Breath Space: using breathing techniques to overcome anxiety and panic attacks, Jamie discovered the extensive benefits of breathwork for improving physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Jamie's advice:Particularly for a founder, but for employees too, physical/mental/emotional health is essentialBreathing can be a window onto your mental state; check in with it during the day to assess how you are. Schedule moments e.g. between meetings, in a taxi - for yourself, breathing breaks when you can check how you’re doingIt’s possible to shift your mental and em...
2023-01-3130 minHow To Start Up by FF&MSeason 7 Founder health, launch ep: How to protect your mental health with Matt Johnson, Founder The Checkin CoIn this episode we hear from Matt Johnson, TV presenter and Founder of The Checkin, an online space to connect people to mental health specialists as well as the mindfulness book, The Checkin Journal.Given today is blue Monday we thought it particularly important to kick off our new season with a focus on mental health. Matt shares his personal advice on how founders can manage theirs as well as why it is so important to be aware of it too.Matt Johnson's advice:Make boundaries to reserve time for yourself, especially if you...
2023-01-1645 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build a business inspired by family traditions with Akash and Nikita Mehta, Co-Founders of Fable & ManeIn this episode hear from Akash and Nikita Mehta, siblings and Co-Founders of renowned Ayurvedic haircare brand Fable & Mane. Inspired by their grandparents and the rich history of Indian beauty practices, they set out just over two years ago to share the rituals their family grew up with.In this episode, Akash and Nikita share their advice why they wanted to incorporate charity as a key pillar of a business model from the get go, how they define and manage success and why purpose is paramount when starting a business.Akash and Nikita's advice: B...
2022-12-2724 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build a globally renowned brand with Inge Theron, founder of FACEGYMIn this episode we hear from Inge Theron, founder and creative director of FACEGYM: the wellness brand pioneering the non-invasive facial workout. After 11 years as the Financial Times’ Wellbeing, Beauty & Spa writer, Inge became aware of the increasingly invasive nature of cosmetic procedures. Following extensive research, Inge founded FACEGYM to help people age confidently. Having provided over 200,000 workouts at 11 global studios, Inge shares her advice on how to build a brand at pace, what she would go back and do again when it comes to process and structure and why people and trust are everything when starting a bu...
2022-12-1328 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build strong roots within your company with Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, Co-Founders Dinosaur DesignsIn this episode, we hear from Louise Olsen & Stephen Ormandy, co-founders and creative directors of Dinosaur Designs, the Australian luxury homeware and jewellery studio. Founding their business in 1985, Louise and Stephen began by selling their creations at Sydney’s markets where they both attended art school. Since then, Dinosaur Designs has grown to become one of Australia’s most renowned design studios and expanded internationally. Louise and Stephen share with us their advice on how they have built an internationally recognisable brand, why growing slowly is important for company culture and why looking after your team first is th...
2022-11-2922 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to adapt your business to the consumer, with Sheena Bhattessa, founder Citizen FemmeIn this episode we’re joined by Sheena Bhattessa, founder of Citizen Femme: the luxury travel guide for women and one of the UK’s leading travel publications. Born from Sheena’s love of travelling and growing up within the hotel industry, Citizen Femme curates the ultimate in travel, style, culture and beauty. Alongside her role with Citizen Femme, Sheena also works as both an actor and producer. Today Sheena shares her advice on the importance of your team around you, adapting your business as it grows and knowing your own strengths. Sheena's advice: Analyse y...
2022-11-1521 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to build sustainability into your business from the start, with co-founders Katie Lopes and Nicola Piercy, Stripe & StareIn this episode we’re joined by Katie Lopes and Nicola Piercy, co-founders of the sustainable underwear brand Stripe & Stare. Frustrated by the lack of comfortable yet sustainably sourced options, Katie and Nicola sought to create underwear, loungewear and sleepwear for the sustainable shopper who doesn’t want to compromise when it comes to style & comfort.Katie and Nicola share their advice today on why building in sustainability at the beginning will make life easier when you scale and how to tackle the VC process as female founders.Advice:When starting, pay attention to feedb...
2022-11-0126 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to set your boundaries & feminism 5.0 with Stephanie Melodia, Founder of BloomIn this episode we hear from Stephanie Melodia, founder of Bloom, an award-winning marketing agency for tech scale-ups. Since starting her business in November 2017, Stephanie has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Female Founders. Stephanie talks about her motivation for starting a business, balancing ambition with enjoyment of your work and shares important advice on curating a business proposal and pitching to VCs. Stephanie's Advice: Consider and learn from the bad practice of others as well as the goodBalance ambition with mindfulness and contentment - to avoid needless stressDelegate; you are not indi...
2022-10-1826 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to take calculated risk with Rebecca Masri, Founder of Little EmperorsIn this episode we hear from Rebecca Masri MBE, founder of the private members' hotel club Little Emperors. Little Emperors uses unparalleled travel technology to secure the best rates for its members at hotel groups including Rocco Forte and Rosewood. Following a career of almost ten years in investment banking and private wealth management, Rebecca founded her company in 2009 following the crash to pursue her love of travel. Alongside scaling her business, Rebecca was also awarded an MBE in 2012 for her services to charity. Rebecca shares with us her advice on why it is important to...
2022-10-0422 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to get people to listen to you with Maxine Laceby, Co-Founder of Absolute CollagenToday we’re joined by Maxine Laceby, co-founder of premium liquid collagen brand Absolute Collagen. Having launched her business in May 2017 at the age of 49, following a period of 25 years as a full-time mum, Maxine scaled her brand from kitchen-table startup to a multi-million pound brand within two years.Maxine has created one of the UK’s fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands while managing both ADHD and dyslexia. Today she shares her advice for new entrepreneurs on building a business later in life and her insights into managing exponential growth within an e-commerce business. Maxine’s advice: Rememb...
2022-09-2020 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to learn as your business grows with Mariella Tandy, Founder of AlemdaraIn this episode we hear from Mariella Tandy, founder of fine jewellery brand, Alemdara as well as executive retail editor of Country & Townhouse magazine. Alemdara was founded in 2015, inspired by a bracelet given to her by her Turkish mother-in-law who insisted she needed to wear it during her first pregnancy. Today she shares her advice on how she always knew she would be a founder, why failing is good and why your gut feeling is key at all times.Mariella’s advice:You can always change things about your businessDon’t be afraid to launc...
2022-09-0626 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to find your boundaries with Wizz Selvey, Founder of WIZZ&COToday we’re joined by Wizz Selvey, Founder & CEO of luxury brand and retail consultancy WIZZ&CO. As a former Head of Beauty at Selfridges and Director of Cowshed Beauty and Soho Home, Wizz has accumulated an extraordinary understanding of the luxury retail landscape from her 15 years of industry experience. Through WIZZ&CO, she shares with clients what works and what doesn’t when scaling luxury direct-to-consumer brands and what to consider when planning omnichannel retail strategies. Wizz kindly offers insights into the importance of placing your customer at the centre of all decisions you make a...
2022-08-2320 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to define 'doing well' with Sadie Reid, founder of Hip & HealthyToday we hear from Sadie Reid, founder of digital health and wellness magazine Hip & Healthy and co-founder of women’s sustainable luxury loungewear brand Luxe + Hardy. Having previously worked at Condé Nast Traveller magazines, Sadie founded Hip & Healthy in January 2012 to inspire readers to be the best version of themselves. Now regarded as the UK’s premier online health and wellbeing platform, Sadie also went on to co-found luxury loungewear brand Luxe + Hardy in July 2018. Sadie shares her advice on how to define success and how to take care of yourself too.Sadie’s advice:Accept failure...
2022-08-0919 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to survive a trademarking battle with a huge global brand - Belinda Everingham, Founder of Bondi WashIn this episode, we hear from Belinda Everingham, founder and CEO of Australian natural products brand Bondi Wash. Founded in 2013, as a natural alternative to chemical-laden products that continually caused her headaches, Belinda began experimenting with essential oils and Australian botanicals in her kitchen and soon decided to leave her management consulting career behind to take the leap to start Bondi Wash.Belinda shares with us her advice on how to fight your corner when a huge competitor doesn’t play ball, more details on trademarking and why there is always a silver lining to any crisis in...
2022-07-2625 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to manage the unforeseen with Geordie Mackay-Lewis & Jimmy Carroll, founders of PelorusIn this episode we’re joined by Geordie Mackay-Lewis and Jimmy Carroll, co-founders of bespoke travel and yachting company, Pelorus. Taking a unique approach to business, rooted in the core values gained from their military careers, Geordie and Jimmy speak on how the pandemic allowed them to slow down and build, the importance of recruiting a dependable team and the impact that advisory boards have had on the growth of their business. Geordie & Jimmy’s advice:Plan in redundancies so when the unforeseen happens, and it will, you’re coveredIt is crucial to have a good team; a...
2022-07-1227 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to maximise kickstarter with Ben Watkiss, co-founder of Stubble & Co.In this episode we hear from Ben Watkiss, co-founder of British backpack and holdall brand Stubble & Co. Founded in March 2017 with his wife Victoria, Stubble & Co blends functionality and performance to create durable bags that are perfect for any occasion. Following a consultancy career of over 10 years, it was on a holiday in the Philippines that Ben and Victoria decided it was time to follow their passion and build a brand of their own. Having been consistently let down by bags whilst travelling the world with work and personal adventures, they saw a gap in the market fo...
2022-06-2822 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to avoid greenwashing with Melissa HobsonIn this episode we hear from Melissa Hobson, a self-employed specialist copywriter and PR consultant working with for-purpose organisations. Driven by her passion for marine conservation, Melissa pursued self-employment in February 2021 to support organisations that are making a positive difference to the oceans, the planet and people’s lives. Melissa shares with us her advice for founders seeking to avoid greenwashing and authentically implement environmentally-friendly processes within their businesses. Melissa’s advice:Putting your own needs first will often lead to the best results for your business and clients Never mislead or exaggerateThink about sustaina...
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How To Start Up by FF&MHow to be conscious of boundaries with Rhiannon Lambert, Founder of RhitritionIn this episode, we hear from Rhiannon Lambert BSc MSc RNutr, one of the UK’s leading nutritionists and the founder of Rhitrition and Rhitrition+. Rhiannon founded Rhitrition in 2016 which has become a renowned Harley Street clinic specialising in weight management and sports nutrition. Alongside her first business, Rhiannon launched Rhitrition+ in March 2021 to pioneer a scientific, food-first approach to supplements and wellbeing. Rhiannon is a Sunday Times best selling author and also hosts the ‘Food for Thought’ podcast to help listeners enhance their health and improve their wellbeing. Rhiannon shares with us her advice on the diff...
2022-05-3122 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to work 'on' your business rather than 'in' with Suzanne Duckett, Founder of OnollaToday we’re joined by Suzanne Duckett, founder of Onolla: The Natural Health and Beauty Edit, a concept store and experience platform which blends nature, science, beauty and wellness allowing you to put people as well as products in your cart.As a renowned author and former health, beauty and spa editor for the likes of Tatler, Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping, Suzanne identified how many people had become disconnected with nature. Setting out to solve this, Suzanne launched Onolla in 2020 as a platform to foster a synergy between nature and urban city dwellers through a curated range of...
2022-05-1722 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start one company while running another with Alex Noonan & Sarah Humphries, Co-Founders of The Review WorksIn today’s episode we’re joined by Alex Noonan and Sarah Humphries, co-founders of Sydney-based beauty market research agency The Review Works. Following media, marketing and PR careers of nearly two decades each, Alex and Sarah decided to pursue the path of joint entrepreneurship during the pandemic whilst continuing to lead their existing independent media agencies. Alex and Sarah share with us their advice on starting a new company while simultaneously running another, how to approach it professionally rather than personally, and how trust and transparency are vital attributes to have as a business owner. Alex...
2022-05-0321 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to channel adversity into a successful business with Olivia DeRamus, Founder of CommuniaIn this episode we hear from Olivia DeRamus, Founder and CEO of Communia: a social networking app empowering women, transgender and non-binary individuals to share experiences, seek advice and make new connections. Olivia created Communia after surviving a serious sexual assault. Through the social network, Olivia now facilitates a community to support those who have overcome similar situations on topics including mental health and wellbeing. Olivia shares with us her advice on defining your vision and audience at the outset of your startup journey and the importance of clarifying the legal aspects of your startup.
2022-04-1919 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to bring in revenue from the start, with Perdie Alder & MA Coyle, Co-Founders of Spice StartupsIn this episode, we hear from co-founders Perdie Alder, CEO, & Margaret Anne Coyle, COO, of Spice Startups, the funding and liquidity platform for tech startups founded in 2020. Spice provides tech founders with the tools and resources required to effectively raise investment for their ventures. And their second venture is also set to launch this month - Hot Bed is a place for the ecosystem’s best startups to get funding and liquidity, pillared around relevant content, accountability and community.Perdie and MA share with us their advice on how to bring in revenue quickly while sup...
2022-04-0516 minHow To Start Up by FF&MNew founder series: How to embrace mistakes with Alice Edwards, Founder of Memo PressIn this episode we hear from Alice Edwards, founder of Memo Press: a bespoke plastic free stationery brand based in London. Founded in October 2020, Memo was born out of a vision to make stationery both beautiful and accessible in equal measure.Following her successful career as the jewellery editor for Tatler, Sunday Times STYLE and LUXX magazines, Alice now writes in an equally beautiful but very different way.. delighting clients with stationery which is all personalised by her own hand.Alice shares with us her experience on trademarking and why there is now better time...
2022-03-2223 minHow To Start Up by FF&MNew founder series: How to start a collective with A Few Great Women founders, all five of them!Today we have not one, but five, guests! Hannah, Ellie, Ria, Lucianne and Camilla are the founders and members of the hybrid e-commerce consultancy collective A Few Great Women. With a wealth of previous career experience working with renowned brands including Harvey Nichols, Kurt Geiger and Stella McCartney, the team identified that start-up e-commerce businesses could benefit from a unique combination of the flexibility of freelance consultants powered by the collective dynamism of an in-house team. Today, A Few Great Women offers a range of services for e-commerce businesses including website development, digital strategy, branding a...
2022-03-0825 minHow To Start Up by FF&MNew founder miniseries: How to start a brand mid-pandemic with Carol Han Pyle, Founder of candle brand NETTEToday this episode we’re joined by Carol Han Pyle, founder and CEO of sustainable candle brand NETTE which she launched in December 2020 and has already won Harper’s Bazaar Candle of the Year award.This is Carol’s second business venture, having also launched digital agency CA Creative following a career working with leading luxury lifestyle magazines. Carol shares why now is the perfect time for entrepreneurs to start and her insights into when and how to source external partners. Carol's advice:Brand awareness is key - if you are a product-based business this is...
2022-02-2219 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start up as brothers (& stay friends) with Tom & Chris Hannaway, Infinite SessionIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Tom and Chris Hannaway, brothers and Co-Founders of alcohol-free beer brand Infinite Session. With a passion for great tasting beer but a desire to incorporate some alcohol-free days into their lifestyle, Tom and Chris discovered a gap in the market for a vibrant and confident alcohol-free beer to enjoy during after-work drinks. Launched in 2018, Infinite Session beers are now stocked in leading UK retailers including Sainsbury’s and Whole Foods. The brand also launched exclusively into the US state of Wisconsin in March 2020. During the pandemic, Infinite Session launched a series...
2022-02-0816 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to find time with Melissa Gauge, Founder of SpareMyTimeIn this episode, we hear from Melissa Gauge, founder of virtual assistance firm SpareMyTime. Melissa spent 15 years working in the City and, having two children to balance alongside work, soon found herself pulled in different directions with various professional and personal responsibilities. Determined to create a solution for other professionals in a similar position, Melissa founded SpareMyTime. Today, Melissa’s company provides busy entrepreneurs and executives with administration, bookkeeping and social media marketing services. Melissa shares her advice on how being a fully flexible service provider pays dividends, how VAs can free up vital time for entrepreneurs to f...
2022-01-2518 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start a company & family at the same time with Hannah Aykroyd, MD of Aykroyd & Co.In this episode we hear from Hannah Aykroyd, Managing Director of the award-winning property advisory firm Aykroyd & Co. Hannah has many years’ experience advising high net worth private clients on prime London real estate transactions and now, four years into her own business, has clients ranging from private individuals, family offices, investors and developers, both domestic and international. Hannah shares with us her thoughts on the freedoms starting a company can afford, especially when it comes to also starting a family, and highlights the fundamental importance of bringing on a team as soon as possible.Han...
2022-01-0920 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to survive a pandemic with hospitality entrepreneurs Duncan Stirling & Charlie Gilkes, Founders of Inception GroupIn this episode I chat to two entrepreneurs in the hospitality space, Duncan Stirling and Charlie Gilkes who founded Inception Group back in 2009. The company operates a group of unique bar, restaurant and club concepts in South West and central London. As a long-standing fan of Maggie’s (as who doesn’t love a solid 80s soundtrack), I was really interested to learn how they’ve quickly built a multi-brand business but also how they weathered the unforeseen pandemic that potentially could have wiped out 12 years of hard work. The good news is they are continuing to grow, Ma...
2021-12-1425 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to scale at pace with Whitney Bromberg Hawkings, CEO & Co-Founder of FLOWERBXIn this episode we are joined by Whitney Bromberg Hawkings, Co-Founder & CEO of FLOWERBX and one of the UK’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Following a career of almost 20 years working for designer Tom Ford, Whitney then identified a market gap within the luxury sector that she set out to fill. She established FLOWERBX in London in 2015 and today Whitney’s company is the leading luxury flower service, having had clients such as Dior and Louis Vuitton, and is currently expanding across the United States. Having just announced an £8 million series A round of investment, Whitney shares advice on how...
2021-11-3025 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start a second career at any age with Rae Feather, Founder of Rae FeatherIn this episode we hear from Rae, Founder of her eponymous brand Rae Feather, a personalised luxury accessories, homeware and versatile resort wear brand. Having founded her company in 2013 following a career in luxury travel marketing, Rae’s brand draws extensively on her passion for travel however it was the monogrammed straw basket with which the brand was propelled to notoriety on Instagram. Named in 2018 as one of the Walpole ‘Brands of Tomorrow’, Rae places great emphasis on sustainability and ethical production and works with many Fair Trade and social enterprise companies to make a positive impact around...
2021-11-1616 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to land retail with Tom Mercer, Founder of MOMAIn this episode we hear from Tom Mercer, Founder of MOMA Foods. Tom started his company in 2005 from a London railway arch, which remains its HQ to this day, with a mission of ‘making oats more awesome’. Disappointed by the lack of convenient and healthy breakfast choices for his morning commute he decided to solve this gap in the market and began selling oats from a makeshift stall in Waterloo station. Today, as one of the fastest-growing young food brands in the UK, MOMA now produces a range of 21 premium products stocked in leading supermarkets. Tom shares...
2021-11-0216 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start a company with your best friend, Olga Beck-Friis, Co-Founder & CEO of PocketLawIn this episode I’m joined by Olga Beck-Friis, Co-Founder and CEO of PocketLaw, a Swedish startup now launching in the UK to enable SMEs to take care of their own legal matters. Having co-founded PocketLaw with her oldest childhood friend, Kira Unger (CEO), Olga explains how she and Kira separate work from their personal friendship and how they manage this dynamic within a business environment. Olga also offers her insights into improving gender diversity within startups alongside her thoughts on the future digitisation and automation of professional services.PocketLaw provides small businesses with contract aut...
2021-10-1914 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to nail your investor deck with James Pringle, Founder of Pringle CapitalIn this episode, we hear from James Pringle, Founder of Pringle Capital which has grown to become one of the UK’s most active angel networks. The Pringle Network has previously led raises in e-commerce, fintech and augmented reality startups, with James having become a leading figure within the UK tech space. We learn James’ advice for startups seeking investment from angel networks, his own experiences of launching a business and the challenges he has overcome on his entrepreneurial journey. James’ advice:“You’ve got to really want to do it” - but as long as you ha...
2021-10-0515 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to master self esteem with Ben Ivey, Founder & CEO of Entrepreneur LifestyleToday I am talking to Ben Ivey who, realising that successful people are not necessarily happy people, decided to work directly with entrepreneurs who might be feeling overwhelmed, in order to help them better manage their work-life balance, as well as succeed further in business.Ben has spoken at over 200 events internationally on how to embrace living entrepreneurially via his company, The Entrepreneur Lifestyle for which he is founder and CEO.Ben's advice:While it’s important to believe in what you are doing, remember to balance this with the need to market yourself an...
2021-09-2117 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to keep recruitment close with Romanie Thomas, Founder & CEO of JuggleIn this episode we hear from Romanie Thomas who founded Juggle, the digital platform for companies to find, onboard, pay and manage experienced yet flexible professionals.Romanie kept coming up against the same problem in her industry. Witnessing the lack of flexible senior roles was preventing talented professionals from reentering the workforce, so she decided to leave her role in executive search to solve this problem and found Juggle. Four years on, her company makes it possible for companies to hire outstanding professional talent in just a few clicks. Romanie shares advice on how important it...
2021-09-0716 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start raising investment with Helena Murphy, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Raising PartnersThis week we hear from Helena Murphy, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Raising Partners. After receiving poor financial advice and having to wind up her first business, Helena experienced stress which greatly impacted her physical health. Helena subsequently established Raising Partners to support other early-stage entrepreneurs in raising investment and avoid the pitfalls she had previously encountered. Working with companies in sectors ranging from technology to healthcare, and consumer retail to renewable energy, Raising Partners seeks investment opportunities with companies positively impacting both people and the planet.Helena’s advice:Begin with the ver...
2021-08-2424 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start with putting people above profit with Laura Tenison, Founder of JoJo Maman BébéIn this episode we hear from Laura Tenison MBE, the Founder and CEO of JoJo Maman Bébé . As a Certified B Corporation, the company has committed itself to evaluate a “triple bottom line”, putting people and the planet above profit.Laura started her company in 1993 from her London flat-share, following on from an almost fatal accident whilst living in France. Having brought Breton-inspired clothing to the maternity market, today, JoJo Maman Bébé is widely considered the foremost maternity wear and baby clothing retailer in the UK, while also setting a great example for new founders to follo...
2021-08-0420 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start with B corporation in mind with Audrey Migot-Adholla, Founder of Yala JewelleryIn this episode, we hear from Kenyan-born, Bristol-based Audrey Migot-Adholla who founded jewellery brand Yala Jewellery in 2017. Named after the village in Kenya where her grandmother lived, the brand focuses on creating as little impact on the planet as possible. I wanted to speak to Audrey about why the mission behind her brand is so important to her plus ask for advice on what new founders should consider when planning to do the right thing by the planet when starting a company with a view to becoming B Corporation Certified in the future.Audrey's advice:
2021-07-2719 minHow To Start Up by FF&MMini-series Ep 6 How to: start recruiting with Will Davies, Co-Founder of HBP PartnersA lot of people in previous episodes have talked about how bringing talent into their businesses has been a game-changer, not only for revenue but for morale as well. In this mini-series I wanted to cover more practical advice, the ‘I don’t know what I don’t know’. In this episode, we hear from Will Davies, co-founder of HBD Partners as he not only works in recruitment but has also brought people into his business on PAYE. Will offers practical advice on how to tackle this very important area of starting a company. Advice: Before empl...
2021-07-1320 minHow To Start Up by FF&MMini-series Ep 5 How to: understand & embrace public relations with Katya Zemtsova, Founder of Elephant Production ManagementWhen a founder is starting a business, they know that at some point they're going to have to tell other people what they’re doing and why, in order to reach their prospective clients and customers. Word of mouth is key. However, to reach further afield, marketing and communications will strengthen the launch, brand building and SEO. As part of the marketing mix, I find that PR is often considered but rarely embraced to its full potential - and often left to the last minute when it is too late. I started Fallow, Field & Mason in order to com...
2021-06-2918 minHow To Start Up by FF&MMini-series Ep 4 How to: consider investment options with Costas Kalisperas, Founder of In Tune Executive CoachingAs this mini-series is a more practical ‘how to’ I wanted to speak to an experienced investor to help understand not only the jargon surrounding this area but key points to consider when seeking investment as a startup. In this episode we hear from Costas Kalisperas, founder of In Tune Executive Coaching. Costas is well placed to talk on this given his extensive and diverse advisory experience across law, investment banking, private equity as well as angel investing. He now helps executives reach their next set of goals and ambitions through his executive coaching company. Please don't hesitate...
2021-06-1519 minHow To Start Up by FF&MMini-series Ep 3 How to: start sustainably with Ute Decker, Founder of Ute Decker JewelleryAs this mini-series is a more practical ‘how to’, I wanted to speak to someone who has a great deal of experience in creating an ethical and sustainable business. In this episode, we hear from artist jeweller Ute Decker who simultaneously started her eponymous brand creating unique and limited edition sculptural jewellery, while researching and sharing what she had discovered around creating an ethical company. This research culminated into a site now run by the Incorporation of Goldsmiths called Ethical Making.For someone thinking of starting up a company with ethical credentials, Ute makes some very strong points...
2021-06-0120 minHow To Start Up by FF&MMini-series Ep 2 How to: manage the legal side of starting a company with Helen Gerrard, Lawyer & Founder of Snow DroneStarting a company can be a daunting challenge and many people have a fear around 'I don't know what I don't know'. In this episode of the mini-series of HSTU we cover the legalities of starting a company with Helen Gerrard who left her career as a city lawyer for the French Alps where she now continues her legal work as a partner for Ignition, a law firm that specialises in supporting startups and their growth, and also co-founded SnowDrone with her husband. Helen shares advice on how and when new founders should approach the legalities of st...
2021-05-1820 minHow To Start Up by FF&MMini-series EP 1 How To: Find A Good Accountant with Laurie Borlace, founder of RedBrick AccountingThe one piece of advice every How To Start Up guest has shared unanimously is to find a good accountant. In this episode, we hear from Chartered Accountant Laurie Borlace on what founders should consider when starting a business from an accounting perspective and what to ask accountants when trying to find the right one for their business. Laurie qualified with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and has over 12 years of experience. Full disclosure: Laurie is Fallow, Field & Mason’s accountant and I can highly recommend his firm RedBrick Accounting, as they speci...
2021-05-0418 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to handle social media for your business with Liza Urla, Founder of GemologueIn this episode we hear from Liza Urla, business consultant, founder of jewellery destination GEMOLOGUE and author of the book GEMOLOGUE: Street Jewellery Styles & Styling Tips. Liza left her management consulting career to start her business in 2009 when she saw an opportunity for jewellery to be shared digitally and hasn’t looked back. Her current GEM business world includes GEM Kreatives, GEM Photo School and GEM Maison and the Financial Times, among other publications, has written about her as a jewellery influencer and blogger. Liza shares advice on time management and the need to stay on top of...
2021-04-2014 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to create your company's culture with Brett Putter, founder of CultureGeneIn this episode we hear from Brett Putter who believes that the culture of a company is crucial to its success. He calls it the missing link. Brett is an expert in this field and is consulted by global companies and leaders to help design, develop and build high-performing cultures. Brett shares advice on when to start working on your own company’s culture, why to consider building your company with a remote first mindset and why finding support and structure in the day to day is crucial. Brett is the CEO of CultureGene , a culture...
2021-04-0615 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to manage your limiting beliefs with Martine Thomassen, Entrepreneurial CoachIn this episode we hear from Martine Thomassen who through studying how to be an entrepreneur in her education years, gained the foundations to then launch her own business when she was ready. Having been a digital marketer as well as an artist, she has now launched her own coaching business specialising in helping female entrepreneurs overcome their limiting beliefs, which is just one area among many that she helps clients to conquer. Martine talks through the differences between mentors and coaches, how to work with that inner critic that can sometimes do so much damage in ou...
2021-03-2314 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to manage your time as an entrepreneur with Lisa Song SuttonIn this episode we hear from Lisa Song Sutton who is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, former Miss Nevada United States and former Congressional candidate for Nevada’s 4th District and has been named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and a Top 10 Social Entrepreneur to Watch.Lisa shares advice on how to manage your time properly, how hard work can out way talent in the long run and why not to talk yourself out just doing it!Lisa’s advice: Instead of worrying about whether you have the necessary talent, remem...
2021-03-0914 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to stay confident in entrepreneurship with Amanda McKennaIn this episode we hear from Amanda McKenna who, as a former co-founder and Board Director of two self-started digital agencies, shares how feeling like she didn't belong in entrepreneurship affected her confidence, how people who don't fit the entrepreneurial stereotype will experience this more acutely and ways we can all tackle this head on.In Amanda’s TED Talk she refers to the Allison Rose review and the extraordinary statistic that there are 1.1 million missing female-founded businesses in the U.K. That is £250 billion of value could be added to the economy if women started and sca...
2021-02-2319 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to measure your own success with Dora Palfi, CEO ImagilabsIn this episode we hear from Dora Palfi, founder of Imagilabs, the all-female founded Stockholm-based startup that aims to make coding more accessible to teenage girls.Dora shares how being determined to solve a problem she had identified, ended up in her creating her business idea. She also shares strategies around how to measure your own success as it is important to get job satisfaction and validation for your work when you’re boss-less.Dora’s advice:Asking for help is a strength not a weaknessConsult other founders, including ones who are just a litt...
2021-02-0918 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to both start up & stay married, with Zoe Evans & Nick RuslingIn this episode we hear from Zoe Evans and Nick Rusling who have both started and run their own separate and successful companies, while also enjoying a happy 17 years of marriage and two young children. They share their perspectives on how they manage the stresses and strains of self-employment while supporting each other within the family too. Zoe runs Style PR focussing on brand amplification and storytelling. Nick runs the Human Race, the UK’s principal mass participation sports event organiser across running, cycling and triathlons and is also the Chairman of the two point six challenge....
2021-01-2626 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to prioritise with Robin Swithinbank, writer, editor and brand consultantIn this episode we hear from writer, editor and brand consultant Robin Swithinbank. Robin has been an employee, an employer and is now a sole trader, so could be said to understand the world of work from all angles. He reminds us that work doesn’t and shouldn’t define us in however we chose to do it. Robin's advice includes:The entrepreneurial spirit can sometimes mean you’re impatient - before taking a decision, slow down and take that extra breath to think things throughRecognise the tension between wanting to get things done and thinking things t...
2021-01-1217 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to manage stress & sleep with Gustav Lundberg Toresson, Founder of memmoFrom forming his own startup at 18 and most recently Co-Founding memmo, today’s guest. Gustav Lundberg Toresson, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 board member and a born entrepreneur. memmo is a platform where the likes of Sven-Göran Eriksson or Carole Baskin can record personalised video greetings for your own friends or family. With over 50,000 greetings to date, anything from proposals to pep-talks have already been shared.Gustav shares his enthusiasm for the idea that an entrepreneur can - from their initial vision - follow any path she or he likes to turn that vision into a bu...
2020-12-2916 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to sell your company with Paul WeedenIn this episode we hear from Paul Weeden who is the first How To Start Up guest to have not only started a company (at the age of 24) but also to have successfully sold it too. Paul recognises that being your own boss is not as straightforward as it sounds: as it grows, so do your responsibilities. Having sold his business, he is now salaried again and is able to offer an interesting perspective on both employment options, especially amidst a pandemic which has changed employee freedoms forever. Paul can be reached on paul@te...
2020-12-2221 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to become No.1 at what you do with Geoffrey Kent, Founder of Abercrombie & KentIn this episode we hear from Geoffrey Kent, who not only founded world renowned luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent, but is also credited with creating experiential travel as a concept. I have long admired A&K for being leaders in sustainability across environmental, economic and social responsibilities. Geoffrey shares his stories and experiences as an entrepreneur of nearly 60 years’ experience, including a foray into space travel and why delivering a business, service or product that no one else does is paramount for success as an entrepreneur.Geoffrey founded A&K in Africa in 1962 with little more...
2020-12-1519 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to do one thing really well with Pip Durell, founder of With Nothing UnderneathIn this episode we hear from Pip Durell, founder of shirt brand With Nothing Underneath. She had the brainwave of creating a brand with a focused and particular look, one that is “cool, elegant, ethical and affordable” and she has gone on to do exactly that. She speaks about fashion fatigue, what it really means to create a brand that is genuinely sustainable and how educating herself, as well as her customers, is paramount. WNU was created to make the perfect everyday boyfriend shirt. Designed in London, inspired by men's tailoring adjusted for women; WNU offers an afford...
2020-12-0818 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to come back from a crisis with Bahar Etminan, founder of Rescu.com.auIn this episode we hear from Bahar Etminan who, having been faced with bankruptcy during the global financial crisis, speaks from the heart as a seasoned entrepreneur. Bahar values hard work and self belief and reminds us that there’s no shame in accepting help. She talks about how setting up a business is like being in love: if you’ve done it once you can do it again.Rescu is a daily destination for those who want to be their own success story. The Rescu universe is all about discovering the new, no-spin reviews, in-depth articles and tru...
2020-11-3021 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to balance creativity with business acumen with Awon Golding, founder & award winning MillinerIn this episode we hear from Awon Golding who arrived in London in 2009 having left her life in Hong Kong to pursue her ambition to be a milliner. She talks through what she has learnt about balancing being a creative that also has to run a commercial business as well as where she seeks inspiration from. Awon Golding Millinery is an award-winning brand specialising in fun and fresh made-to-order special occasion hats and bridal headpieces for modern women. As well as regularly featuring in international fashion publications, Awon’s ability to meld femininity with wearability has brought her...
2020-11-2421 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to be the new kid on the block with Nick Bridle, Belstone Dart InternationalIn this episode we hear from Nick Bridle, who having retired from the military, founded Belstone Dart International, a risk management consultancy in 2017. Nick explains the importance of getting a client to pay for your product or service as soon as possible, as you need to qualify the concept commercially... because until that happens, it doesn’t really matter how pretty your logo is. He also talks about how being new to the playing field can mean you’re a target for bullying tactics from the more established players, but that is ok as it means you’re a genuine...
2020-11-1720 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow to find the opportunity with George Coke, By Georgie travelIn this episode we hear from Georgina Coke who founded By Georgie in 2015. George explains how, having been made redundant, she took a step she would never have anticipated. Prompted by friends she took the plunge to set up on her own and six years later she has no regrets, saying redundancy was the best thing that could have happened to her. She is the 100% owner of a company which connects luxury travel companies to a select group of destination management companies.By Georgie represents a select few destination management companies and boutique lodges in the UK and...
2020-11-1017 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to find the opportunity with George Coke, By Georgie travelIn this episode we hear from Georgina Coke who founded By Georgie in 2015. George explains how, having been made redundant, she took a step she would never have anticipated. Prompted by friends she took the plunge to set up on her own and six years later she has no regrets, saying redundancy was the best thing that could have happened to her. She is the 100% owner of a company which connects luxury travel companies to a select group of destination management companies.By Georgie represents a select few destination management companies and boutique lodges in the UK and...
2020-11-1017 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow to take the long road with Uwern Jong, OutThere magazineIn this episode we hear from Uwern Jong, Experientialist in Chief and co-founder of OutThere magazine. He talks about why being on your own clock enables a whole new autonomy in how you work, why adopting the slow road may be more rewarding in the end, and why taking time away from work can have a big impact. Uwern can be contacted at: uwern@outtheremagazine.com For those who have not yet discovered it, OutThere is an award-winning luxury and experiential travel inspiration journal rooted in diversity, discovery and discernment. OutThere specialises in curating opinion-leading content, fro...
2020-11-0319 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to take the long road with Uwern Jong, OutThere magazineIn this episode we hear from Uwern Jong, Experientialist in Chief and co-founder of OutThere magazine. He talks about why being on your own clock enables a whole new autonomy in how you work, why adopting the slow road may be more rewarding in the end, and why taking time away from work can have a big impact. Uwern can be contacted at: uwern@outtheremagazine.com For those who have not yet discovered it, OutThere is an award-winning luxury and experiential travel inspiration journal rooted in diversity, discovery and discernment. OutThere specialises in curating opinion-leading content, fro...
2020-11-0319 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to protect your company legally with Will Davies, HBD PartnersIn this episode I speak with Will Davies, Co-founder and Director of HBD Partners. He shares invaluable advice on the importance of legally protecting your business from the start, also how to manage the pressures and responsibilities of being a new business owner and what steps you can take to look after your teams remotely.HBD Partners is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the Hospitality, Leisure and Travel sectors. We focus on middle to senior management positions and work in partnership with our clients in a consultative manner and with the highest integrity. Will can be...
2020-10-2717 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow to protect your company legally with Will Davies, HBD PartnersIn this episode I speak with Will Davies, Co-founder and Director of HBD Partners. He shares invaluable advice on the importance of legally protecting your business from the start, also how to manage the pressures and responsibilities of being a new business owner and what steps you can take to look after your teams remotely.HBD Partners is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the Hospitality, Leisure and Travel sectors. We focus on middle to senior management positions and work in partnership with our clients in a consultative manner and with the highest integrity. Will can be...
2020-10-2717 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to seek advice with Hugo Chance, Chance CapitalIn this episode we hear from Hugo Chance, founder of Chance Capital. He shares his recommendation about asking advice from your nearest and dearest is not always the best strategy, and maintains that sticking to your pricing structure and building your support network from the start is paramount. Chance Capital is a corporate advisory firm that assists early stage private companies with business planning, pitch preparation, legal services and more specifically their capital raising requirements. With an experienced team of advisors, the team at Chance Capital are well positioned to connect growing private businesses with their strategic ne...
2020-10-2022 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow to seek advice with Hugo Chance, Chance CapitalIn this episode we hear from Hugo Chance, founder of Chance Capital. He shares his recommendation about asking advice from your nearest and dearest is not always the best strategy, and maintains that sticking to your pricing structure and building your support network from the start is paramount. Chance Capital is a corporate advisory firm that assists early stage private companies with business planning, pitch preparation, legal services and more specifically their capital raising requirements. With an experienced team of advisors, the team at Chance Capital are well positioned to connect growing private businesses with their strategic ne...
2020-10-2022 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow to secure funding with Quintin Clover, Founder of KanallanIn this episode I speak with Quintin Clover about how he started up Kanallan. Founded six years ago, Kanallan facilitates tailored independent humanitarian projects for clients to help the most impoverished and neglected people and communities around the world. Using Kanallan’s established and trusted global network, they ensure direct giving with 100% transparency. Please do get in touch with Quintin if you’d like to find out more about the charity sector or how you could support via Just Giving. Quintin can be reached at: quintin@kanallan.com as well as via Instagram. Quintin’s advice inc...
2020-10-1233 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to secure funding with Quintin Clover, Founder of KanallanIn this episode I speak with Quintin Clover about how he started up Kanallan. Founded six years ago, Kanallan facilitates tailored independent humanitarian projects for clients to help the most impoverished and neglected people and communities around the world. Using Kanallan’s established and trusted global network, they ensure direct giving with 100% transparency. Please do get in touch with Quintin if you’d like to find out more about the charity sector or how you could support via Just Giving. Quintin can be reached at: quintin@kanallan.com as well as via Instagram. Quintin’s advice inc...
2020-10-1233 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow to find work life balance with Anna Fernandez, Founder of IZAPA BeautyIn this episode we hear from Anna Fernandez, founder of IZAPA Beauty. She talks through the hows and whys of her ambition to start up her own brand after leaving her marketing director role with CHANEL. She shares why being a small fish isn’t always the worst thing to be, how moving to a new country has been a major source of inspiration and says her approach of being ‘always on’ actually gives her far more freedom than a salaried job. Anna Fernandez, Founder of IZAPA Beauty anna@izapabeauty.comhttps://www.instagram.com/izapaoff...
2020-10-0516 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow SEO & security are key with Tom Fallowfield, Director, UGLIToday I speak to Tom Fallowfield, founder of Ugli Web Design. As my brother, he was one of the first people I spoke to about my redundancy. His comment, ‘If you work that hard for other people, why don’t you work that hard for yourself?’ was enough for me to head to Companies House registration page. Here he shares tried & tested experience on pricing, proposals & passwords. Ugli assists SME clients in adopting internet & e-commerce technologies to find the opportunities in this weird new world which we’ve all suddenly landed in: tom@ugli.hk Tom’s advic...
2020-10-0523 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow SEO & security are key with Tom Fallowfield, Director, UGLIToday I speak to Tom Fallowfield, founder of Ugli Web Design. As my brother, he was one of the first people I spoke to about my redundancy. His comment, ‘If you work that hard for other people, why don’t you work that hard for yourself?’ was enough for me to head to Companies House registration page. Here he shares tried & tested experience on pricing, proposals & passwords. Ugli assists SME clients in adopting internet & e-commerce technologies to find the opportunities in this weird new world which we’ve all suddenly landed in: tom@ugli.hk Tom’s advic...
2020-10-0523 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to find work life balance with Anna Fernandez, Founder of IZAPA BeautyIn this episode we hear from Anna Fernandez, founder of IZAPA Beauty. She talks through the hows and whys of her ambition to start up her own brand after leaving her marketing director role with CHANEL. She shares why being a small fish isn’t always the worst thing to be, how moving to a new country has been a major source of inspiration and says her approach of being ‘always on’ actually gives her far more freedom than a salaried job. Anna Fernandez, Founder of IZAPA Beauty anna@izapabeauty.comhttps://www.instagram.com/izapaoff...
2020-10-0516 minHow To Start Up by FF&MHow to start with recruitment, Steve Johnson, CIO Forager FundsIn this episode we hear from Steve Johnson, founder of Forager Funds. Having been self-employed for over twenty years Steve shares advice on how to manage working with a business partner who is first and foremost a friend, why your stakeholders aren't just your clients and that it is critical to learn about how to do recruitment really well in order to be successful. About Forager: With approximately $315 million of funds under management and a focus on long-term investing, Forager Funds is a unique Australian funds management company. Now with a ten-year track record, Forager is a sust...
2020-10-0521 min
HOW TO START UP by FF&MHow to start with recruitment, Steve Johnson, CIO Forager FundsIn this episode we hear from Steve Johnson, founder of Forager Funds. Having been self-employed for over twenty years Steve shares advice on how to manage working with a business partner who is first and foremost a friend, why your stakeholders aren't just your clients and that it is critical to learn about how to do recruitment really well in order to be successful. About Forager: With approximately $315 million of funds under management and a focus on long-term investing, Forager Funds is a unique Australian funds management company. Now with a ten-year track record, Forager is a sust...
2020-10-0521 min