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Conversations of Inspiration — 231 episodes

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S23 Ep11: Conversations of Inspiration: 2025 year in review

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S23 Ep10: 50 years in footwear — Dune’s founder & chairman Daniel Rubin shares his steps to success

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S23 Ep9: Katie Piper OBE — Broadcaster, Author & Charity Campaigner: On beauty, bravery and unbreakable spirit

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S23 Ep8: Master your mind — the power of visualisation with Maya Raichoora, Mental Fitness & Visualisation Expert

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S23 Ep7: Thea Green MBE — Nails.INC founder & chairwoman: Nailing success — building a British beauty brand from scratch

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S23 Ep6: Sophie Ellis-Bextor — Singer-Songwriter: Embracing motherhood, midlife & menopause with music

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S23 Ep5: ⁠Polly Vernon, Journalist & Author — The power of women speaking out — The fearless feminist

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S23 Ep4: Nikki Trott — Author, Speaker, Strategist & Advisor — Trusting your gut: why following intuition is better than a business plan

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S23 Ep3: ⁠Kate Halfpenny — Founder of Halfpenny London: Celebrating individuality & empowering brides

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S23 Ep2: A RUDE awakening — why creativity should rule the world: Abi & Rupert Meats, Founders of RUDE

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S23 Ep1: Sarah Chapman, Founder of Skinesis & Sarah Chapman London: How passion and perfectionism can prevail

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S22 Ep7: Ned Trier, Founder of The Gluttonous Gardener & Growbar: Growing a business with heart

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S22 Ep6: Alice Temperley MBE, Founder & Creative Director of Temperley London: The importance of finding your flock and staying strong

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S22 Ep5: Artist, Bob and Roberta Smith OBE RA: Guardian of the Arts — why art makes people powerful

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S22 Ep4: Donna Ashworth, Poet & Author: The Women's Wordsmith, celebrating Midlife, Messiness & Mindset

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S22 Ep3: Rob Biddulph, Author & Illustrator: The man who taught a million children to draw

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S22 Ep2: Little Moons Co-Founder, Vivien Wong: Grit, grace & graft — what it really takes to go viral

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S22 Ep1: Dame Zandra Rhodes: Building a legacy whilst defying convention

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S21 Ep10: Conversations of Inspiration: 2024 Year in Review

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S21 Ep9: Defying the odds and empowering others to do the same with Ed Jackson, Broadcaster, Author and Co-founder of M2M Foundation & Lois Jackson, Coach and Co-founder of M2M

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S21 Ep8: Teaching empathy and fighting injustice with Leslee Udwin, film-maker, human rights activist & founder and executive chair of Think Equal

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S21 Ep7: The Greatest Misconceptions About Women in Prison with Lady Edwina Grosvenor Justice System Reformer, Founder & Chair of One Small Thing

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S21 Ep6: How Omaze is revolutionising charitable giving with founder Matt Pohlson

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S21 Ep5: Pip Organic founders, Patrick and Karen O’Flaherty: Balancing family life and entrepreneurship

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S21 Ep4: Graft, grace & grit with Debbie Wosskow OBE, entrepreneur, investor, author & co-founder of All Bright

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S21 Ep3: Putting the heart & soul into business with Paul Hargreaves, author, founder & CEO of Cotswold Fayre & founder of Flourish

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S21 Ep2: Tackling fashion waste and embracing sustainability with Cally Russell founder and CEO of This is Unfolded

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S21 Ep1: Discover the healing power of water with Nick Hounsfield, founder of The Wave and One Blue World

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S20 Ep10: 200th Episode Special: What if Entrepreneurs Ruled the Country?

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S20 Ep9: Feeding change one bite at a time with Tom Herbert, founder of The Long Table

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S20 Ep8: The power of the female vote with Helen Pankhurst CBE, women’s rights activist, scholar and writer

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S20 Ep7: Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, Seasn & Pollen Projects on pioneering a new category and building a global brand

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S20 Ep6: Rosie Nixon, author, broadcaster, coach & former Editor in Chief at HELLO! magazine on redefining success and midlife reinvention

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S20 Ep5: Antony and Richard Joseph, co-founders of Joseph Joseph, on cutting it in kitchenware

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S20 Ep4: Edwina Dunn OBE, Data Scientist Pioneer and founder of The Female Lead campaign on Pioneering Big Data and Empowering Women

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S20 Ep3: Clover Stroud, journalist, author & podcast host, on navigating grief and finding joy

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S20 Ep2: Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder & CEO of By Rotation, on revolutionising the rental fashion industry

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S20 Ep1: Giovanna Fletcher, on living a life of self-acceptance

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Perry Haydn Taylor, on revolutionising how we think about brand

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Dame Sarah Storey DBE, on leaving a legacy of determination, resilience and triumph

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Elvis & Kresse Wesling CBE, founders of Elvis & Kresse, on the power of circular businesses

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Antonia & Jonny Philp, founders of Nursem, on passion, purpose and The Nursem Promise

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Alex Head, founder of Social Pantry, on creating a recipe for social change

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Stuart Trevor, founder of All Saints & Stuart Trevor, on changing the world through sustainable fashion

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Bryony Gordon, journalist and author, on the power of vulnerability

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Ruby Hammer MBE, beauty entrepreneur, on the beauty of embracing ageing and who we are

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Jools Oliver, children’s clothing designer, on finding happiness in everyday moments

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Holly’s Christmas Special 2023, on the incredible power of words

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Mike & Alison Battle, Founders of LaplandUK, on honouring the magic of childhood

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Patrick Grant, Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, on stitching communities together through fashion

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Jeanette Aurdal on finding success being who you were always meant to be

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Vanita Parti MBE on beauty, brows and breaking barriers

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Henry Fraser, Mouth Artist, Author & Speaker, on the remarkable power of the human spirit

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Joanna Jensen, founder of Childs Farm, on building a brand from a mother’s love

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Jane Shepherdson CBE, fashion pioneer, on using instinct to take Whistles and Topshop to the top

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Meredithe Stuart-Smith on crafting the magical world of Meri Meri

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Karen Millen OBE on building a fashion empire from £100

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Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, on how to navigate the new beauty landscape

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Rebuilding your body, mind and life after cancer, with Rosamund Dean, journalist, author and speaker

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Taking on the soft drinks giants, and winning with wonky fruit, with Alex Wright and Jack Scott, founders of DASH Water

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The new meaning of ‘United’ with Rio Ferdinand OBE, sportsman, broadcaster and campaigner

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The transformative power of pursuing your passion, with Kitty and Al Tait, founders of Kitty’s Kits, The Orange Bakery and Breaducation

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Turning the page on a traumatic past, with DJ Fat Tony, DJ, author and artist

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Having the courage to test life’s limits and learn, with Tanya Sarne OBE, founder of Ghost

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Using your passion to mould your future, with Keith Brymer Jones, British designer, master potter, author and Great Pottery Throw Down judge

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Building a joyful British brand, with Cath Kidston Padgham MBE, founder of Cath Kidston

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Using a life changing moment to change lives, with Sophie Morgan, TV presenter, author, inclusive travel expert and disability campaigner

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The benefits of growing older and wiser, with Johnnie Boden CBE, founder of Boden

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A tribute to Jacqueline Gold CBE

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Leading a chocolate revolution, with Chantal Coady OBE, founder of The Chocolate Detective

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How women can thrive through all seasons, with Baroness Ruth Rogers CBE, co-founder of The River Cafe

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Making stuff better and making better stuff, with Mark Shayler, Thinker, Doer, Creator, Speaker and Author

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Rankin (Photographer, Director and Humanitarian), on being so much more than your labels

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Banishing the taboos surrounding womanhood, with Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut

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Changing the game for mental health, with Danny Gray, founder of War Paint and JAAQ

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The woman standing up to the social media giants...and winning, with Sue Fennessy, founder and CEO of WeAre8

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Overcoming trauma and unlocking pure happiness, with Goldie MBE, DJ, artist and actor

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Creating a female ecosystem, with Sharmadean Reid MBE, founder of The Stack World

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Nine uniquely beautiful roads to success - Holly’s round-up of Series 15

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Turning grey into technicolour, through the magic of Christmas, with Polar Post’s founder, Charlotte Wood

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A business founded from grit and determination, with Nicola Elliott, founder of Neom Organics

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From small town girl to organic retail pioneer, with Renée Elliott, founder of Planet Organic, and co-founder of Beluga Bean

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The overnight success that took over a decade to build, with Marisa Hordern, founder of Missoma

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Choosing love and changing the world, with Josie Naughton, founder of Choose Love

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Taking control of your career, without climbing the ladder, with Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, founders of Amazing If

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Dishoom's Co-Founder Shamil Thakrar, on building a soulful, poetic business

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Creating an education revolution, with Kate Robinson, Co-Founder of The Creative Revolution, Chief Legacy Officer of We Imagine If, and Co-Director of Never Grey

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From surviving, to thriving with Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London

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Using hardship as rocket fuel - Holly’s round-up of Series 14

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From artistic intern to leading visionary of a global brand, Nike’s former CMO and author of Emotion By Design, Greg Hoffman

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The power of rebellious hope, with Dame Deborah James DBE, founder of Bowelbabe

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Why building a brand is a marathon, not a sprint, with Mandy Watkins, Founder and Creative Director of Hush Homewear

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Finding your true self and helping others do the same, with Jack Guinness, founder of The Queer Bible, writer, model and presenter

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Yeo Valley CEO, Tim Mead, on growing a sustainable future

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How we can choose to find light in the darkest of times, with Dr. Edith Eger, Holocaust Survivor, psychologist and author

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Ending homelessness, feeding hope, with Josh Littlejohn MBE, founder of The Social Bite

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Charlotte Tilbury MBE on the secret behind her billion dollar beauty empire

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From taking baby steps to building a global brand, with Guy Schanschieff MBE, co founder of Bambino Mio

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How to take control of your happiness, with Mo Gawdat

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The golden thread throughout successful brands - Holly’s round-up of Series 13

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From smashing stereotypes to breaking records, with Josh Patterson, Ultra Athlete, Broadcaster & Mental Health Campaigner

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The magnitude of what can be achieved when you refuse to settle, with Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley CH, Technology Pioneer, Businesswoman & Philanthropist

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Why being niche is the key to building a brand of the future, with Jens Knoop, founder of Knoops

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The Man Behind the Model with David Gandy, founder of David Gandy Wellwear

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Holly’s Christmas Special 2021

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The greatest micro-sculptor with the biggest heart, with Dr Willard Wigan MBE, creator of the world’s smallest sculptures.

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The Great British Role Model, with Nadiya Hussain MBE, Chef, Author, and TV Presenter

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Unlocking Talent, Stitching Hope, with Katy Emck OBE, Founding Director of Fine Cell Work

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Building a world famous beauty empire, then starting all over again, with Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown and Jones Road Beauty

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Specsavers co-founder Dame Mary Perkins on the benefits of leading with vision

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​​The art of using business to change lives with Becky Sheraidah founder of Arthouse Unlimited

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Building the ultimate family business, with Sir John Timpson, owner of Timpson

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Stitching the future, crafting a community with Tilly Walnes, founder of Tilly and the Buttons

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How to change the world with your brand, with David Hieatt, founder of Howies, The Do Lectures and Hiut Denim

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S12: Navigating the juggle to build a brand with Rochelle Humes, Singer, TV Presenter and Founder

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S12: Rewriting the Ready Meal Book with Charlie Bigham founder of Charlie Bigham’s

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S12: Finding your niche, with Neal Whittington founder of Present & Correct

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S12: Dream it, Create it, with Lucy Sparrow, founder of Sew Your Soul

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S12: Making the ordinary extraordinary, with Anya Hindmarch CBE

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S11: Growing a good life, with Florence and James Kennedy, founders of Petalon

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S11: Mental resilience as a winning formula, with Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympic Champion & Femtech Entrepreneur

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S11: The power of vulnerability, with Anna Mathur, psychotherapist, speaker and author

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S11: Know your value, with Natalie Campbell, CEO of Belu Water

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S11: How to future proof our high streets, with James Daunt, founder of Daunt Books

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S11: You can't make a science out of creativity, with designer and founder, Jenny Packham

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S11: Through creativity comes regeneration, with Anna Lewis, founder of Sketchy Muma

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S11: Self belief and taking risks, with modern day ‘Journey Man’ Ben Fogle

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S11: Growing a mission led business from the ground up, with Sebastian Pole co-founder of Pukka Herbs

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S11: The secret to building an iconic beauty brand, with Liz Earle MBE

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S10 Ep100: Living a life less ordinary, with Holly Tucker MBE, founder of Holly & Co

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S10: From supermodel to pub landlady, with Jodie Kidd, Supermodel & Entrepreneur

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S10: Changing the craft landscape, with Sophie Sellu, founder of Grain & Knot

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S10: Taking responsibility to build a life you love with Jake Humphrey, broadcaster and founder

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S10: Holly’s Christmas Special 2020

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S10: Flourishing in a traditional industry, with Aron Gelbard, co-founder of Bloom & Wild

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S10: Pioneering a literary revolution, with Andy Hunter, founder of Bookshop.org

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S10: Building an ethical chocolate empire, with Angus Thirlwell, co-founder of Hotel Chocolat

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S10: Challenging the conventional by curating beauty, with Alexia Inge, co-founder of Cult Beauty

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S10: Championing charitable change through creative imagination, with Alistair Hall and Kirsty Telford

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S9: Building legacy through passion with Sir Tim Smit KBE, founder of The Eden Project - part 2

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S9: Building legacy through passion, with Sir Tim Smit KBE, founder of The Eden Project - part 1

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S9: Fighting for fairness and equality, with Samantha Renke

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S9: Designing with purpose, with Wayne Hemingway MBE

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S9: Living a colourful and creative life, with Annie Sloan

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S9: Pioneering change for future generations, with Kristin Hallenga, founder of CoppaFeel!

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S9: Finding ‘the gap’ and redefining a sector, with Taymoor Atighetchi, founder of Papier

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S9: Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur, with Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie

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S9: Turning past failures into future success, with Will Beckett, co-founder of Hawksmoor

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S9: Turning Obstacles into Opportunity with Kanya King CBE, founder of the MOBO Awards

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S8: Creating a Cult Brand with a Conscience with the founders of Lucy & Yak

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S8: Empowering Women of Colour Through Product Innovation with Ade Hassan MBE, Founder of Nubian Skin

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S8: Solving Societal issues with ‘Good’ Business, with Paul Lindley OBE, founder Ella’s Kitchen

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S8: Cheerleading change through art, with Rebecca Strickson, Award-Winning Illustrator and Designer

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S8: Being a beacon of light in the face of adversity with Deborah James of Bowel Babe

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S8: Empowering women in the bedroom & the board room with Jacqueline Gold CBE, CEO of Ann Summers

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S8: From Tragedy to Triumph, using business to create a lasting legacy with Rob and Paul Forkin, Founders of Gandys

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S8: From Counter Girl to the Most Powerful Woman in the Beauty Industry with Caroline Hirons, Skincare expert, Author & YouTuber

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S8: From the streets to the House of Lords, through the power of business with Lord John Bird MBE, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Big Issue

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S8: The future of business is flexible with Anna Whitehouse, Journalist and Founder of Mother Pukka

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S7: Selling your business to your employees to safeguard its future with Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford

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S7: Creating a magical empire with MinaLima founders Eduardo Lima & Miraphora Mina, designers on Harry Potter

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S7: Changing history for women with activist, journalist and author Caroline Criado-Perez OBE

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S7: Conquering fear and breaking gender stereotypes with firefighter & psychologist Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton

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S7: Exam failure to multi-millionaire hotelier with The Pig Hotels founder Robin Hutson

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S7: Pioneer of the Fairtrade movement with Green & Black's founder Jo Fairley, Live in Harrogate

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S7: The story behind building an iconic British fashion brand with founder of Mulberry, Roger Saul

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S7: Reimagining retail space with Alice Mayor, founder of We Built This City

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S7: Building a vegan empire from the virtual world with BOSH! founders Ian Theasby and Henry Firth

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S6: Holly's Christmas Special 2019: Part 2 of 2

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S6: Holly's Christmas Special 2019: Part 1 of 2

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S6: Revolutionising the way we eat with Mindful Chef founders Myles Hopper and Giles Humphries

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S6: Building a business to live the Good Life with Sir Charlie Gladstone, founder of Pedlars and The Good Life Festival

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S6: Taking care of your mental health, whilst running a business, with Owen O’Kane

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S6: Want to make millions but also make a difference? Hear how Henrietta Morrison did it (founder of Lily’s Kitchen)

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S6: Emma Bridgewater shares the highs and lows of building a timeless brand from scratch

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S6: Raising strong girls, whilst building a business with the founder of Muthahood, Gemma Metcalfe-Beckers

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S6: Monetising your Craft with Donna Wilson

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S6: The Secret to Creative Collaborations with Tatty Devine founders Rosie Wolfenden & Harriet Vine

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S6: The power in believing in your dreams, with Dame Kelly Holmes

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S6: 51. The Congregation Of Inspiration 2019 LIVE Special

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S5: Turning craft into commerce, with Rob Ryan, Artist

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S5: Pioneering a movement in affordable art, with Will Ramsay, founder of The Affordable Art Fair

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S5: Turning a niche into a global success, with Alan Keery, co-founder of Cereal Killer Cafe

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S5: Sipsmith’s founders Fairfax Hall and Sam Galsworthy explain the vision it took to set up the first independent gin distillery in 200 years

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S5: Doing good with business, LIVE with Mark Constantine OBE, co-founder of Lush

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S5: Mapping out a business in happiness, with Tina Bernstein, founder of Mapology Guides

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S5: Fearne Cotton, founder of Happy Place, on how you can find joy by being really truly ‘you’

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S5: Serving up street food to transform our cities, with Petra Barran, founder of KERB

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S5: Creating the future of retail, with Roger Wade, founder of Boxpark

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S5: Find your identity and make that your brand LIVE, with Levi Roots, founder of Reggae Reggae Sauce

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S4: Balancing commercial with creative, with Alex Monroe, founder of Alex Monroe Jewellery

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S4: How to zig when the world zags, with Sir John Hegarty, founder of BBH & The Garage Soho

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S4: Breaking new ground in business, with Sahar Hashemi OBE, co-founder of Coffee Republic

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S4: Happiness is running a business doing what you love, LIVE with Thomasina Miers OBE, founder of Wahaca

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S4: Making your creative mark, with Eleanor Tattersfield, founder of Marby & Elm

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S4: Darjeeling Express’ founder Asma Khan, shares her remarkable journey and why she’s so passionate about empowering women

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S4: Advice from Britain’s most-successful start up investor, with Tom Teichman, co-founder of The Garage Soho

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S4: Crafting a future doing what you love, with Alice Gabb, artist and illustrator

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S4: People are the most important thing in business, with Keith Abel, founder of Abel & Cole

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S4: Building a strong brand in the digital age, with Rita Clifton CBE, founder of BrandCap

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S3: The White Company’s incredible founder, Chrissie Rucker OBE, explains why slow and steady always wins the race

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S3: Joe Wicks MBE, founder of The Body Coach, shares his secret to being an overnight success

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S3: From the kitchen table to the supermarket shelves, with Pippa Murray, founder of Pip & Nut

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S3: Bringing soul back to our High Streets, with Ash Bishop, founder of The Brilliant Signs Company

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S3: The power of an instagram community, with Joanne Hawker, designer and founder of 'March Meet The Maker'

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S3: Disrupting a traditional industry, with Rowan Gormley, founder of Naked Wines and CEO of Majestic Wines

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S3: Leadership without ego, with Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bikes

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S3: The soulful businessman, with Lord Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer

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S3: Being an introverted entrepreneur, with Veronica Dearly, founder of Veronica Dearly Illustrations

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S3: The future is curated, with Tamara Lohan MBE, founder of Mr & Mrs Smith

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S2: The power of retail theater, with Bill Collison, founder of Bill's

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S2: Turning an industry on it's head, with Freddie Garland, founder of Freddies Flowers

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S2: Success without following the trends, with Annoushka Ducas MBE, founder of Links of London and Annoushka Jewellery

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S2: Visualising success, with Richard Reed CBE, co-founder of Innocent and JamJar Investments

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S2: Shaking up the world of advertising, with Dave Buonaguidi, artist and founder of Karmarama & St Lukes

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S2: Putting women at the heart of business, with Danielle & Natalie, founders of Fequals

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S2: Creativity can set you free, with Zack McLaughlin, founder of Paper and Wood

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S2: Turning business on its head, with Henry Dimbleby MBE, co-founder of LEON

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S2: The Black Farmer, AKA Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, explains how being an outsider can be your greatest advantage

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S2: Building 'good' business from challenging times, with Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder of Scamp & Dude

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S1: Ethical businesses are the future, with Edward Perry, co-founder of COOK

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S1: When creativity goes viral, with Steve Wheen, founder of The Pothole Gardener

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S1: The power of thinking differently thanks to dyslexia with Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots

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S1: Boden’s founder Johnnie Boden is living proof that it takes passion and personality to build a brand people love

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S1: Bringing 'happy' to the retail table, with Emily Coxhead, founder of The Happy News

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S1: The healing power of becoming an artisan, with Andy Poplar, founder of Vinegar & Brown Paper

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S1: Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, on how you can turn your greatest mistake into your biggest achievement

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S1: Selfish Mother & The FMLY Store’s founder Molly Gunn on why she believes in using business for good

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S1: Deliciously Ella's founder Ella Mills gives a masterclass in growing community

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S1: Julie Deane OBE on building the Cambridge Satchel Company with £600

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