Blood, Sweat & Collagen: The Family Story Behind a £30M Empire - Darcy Laceby - Absolute Collagen

In this episode, we sit down with Darcy Laceby, the powerhouse co-founder behind Absolute Collagen - now a £30 million-a-year brand and home to the highest-concentrated collagen supplement available in the UK.Darcy opens up about the surprising truth behind the supplements industry, including how loose regulation means a product only needs 15% of the active ingredient to legally make a claim - a loophole that inspired her to do things differently and set a new standard for honesty and potency.We dive into the unique story of how a mother–daughter partnership sparked a wellness revolution: Darcy, armed with her studies in food science, and her mum Maxine, navigating post-menopause and searching for a way to feel stronger and healthier from the inside out. Together, they created a product born from real need, real science, and real women.This episode is a candid look at innovation, integrity, and the magic that happens when women build businesses for women. Expect empowering insights, practical lessons, and the inspiring journey behind an empire that’s redefining beauty and wellbeing.