The NatWest Business Show

The NatWest Business Show: Beth Tweddle on staying true to her purpose

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:06 GMT

Join Angellica for part four of our special Team GB series as she talks to Beth Tweddle. The world champion and Olympic gymnastics medallist discusses her transferable skills and the highs and lows of starting a business.

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The NatWest Business Show: Deji Akande on the art of athlete management

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:32 GMT

Join Angellica Bell in conversation with Deji Akande, founder of Gateway Sports talent agency. Deji dives into his journey to success, and the sacrifices he’s made to start his own business. Listen to Deji share his tips and tricks on how to establish yourself in the world of sports & entertainment.

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The NatWest Business Show: Alice Dearing on navigating business beyond the pool

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:34 GMT

Join Angellica Bell as she speaks with Alice Dearing, Team GB’s first black, female Olympic swimmer. Alice shares her journey to the games, the triumphs, and the subsequent challenges that come with planning for the future. She discusses her work with the Black Swimming Association and her new venture, SYWM as she continues to make waves in and out of the pool.

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The NatWest Business Show: Chris Hoy on becoming an amateur all over again

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:08 GMT

In this episode host Angellica Bell speaks to Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic champion and more recently an investor and business founder. Chris and Angellica discuss a variety of topics including ventures with Skarper, Hoy Bikes and his children’s novels. They also talk about Chris’s athlete’s mindset and how this propelled him forward in the business world.

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The NatWest Business Show: Gary Vaynerchuk on shutting out the noise

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:50 GMT

Serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk joins Angellica Bell for this special episode. Gary is Chairman of holding company VaynerX and CEO of advertising agency VaynerMedia and here he talks freely about accountability, embracing discomfort, his healthy relationship with losing and much more. Open your ears for Gary Vee!

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The NatWest Business Show: Oliver Yonchev on his optimism for AI in business

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:28 GMT

With Angellica Bell in the final episode of the season, is Flight Story co-counder, Oliver Yonchev. From early career ambitions in sports and music to his entrepreneurial journey in marketing, Oliver is proof that curiosity and hardwork pay off. Other topics piquing Angellica's interest are his optimism for AI, the importance of workplace culture and learning good leadership.

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The NatWest Business Show: Alex Rico-Lloyd on building, excelling and exiting in business

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:57 GMT

Joining Angellica in this episode is Alex Rico-Lloyd. Co-founder of the now international Bike Club, Alex has done it all, starting as a side-hustle, quitting her job, seeing the business through rounds of investment and has now successfully exited. For a raw and honest conversation about going into business, listen up.

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The NatWest Business Show: Tommy Mallet on the power of just getting started

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:17 GMT

TOWIE star turned fashion titan, Tommy Mallet joins Angellica Bell to discuss his business story. Tommy truly opens up about criticism he's faced, having the right mindset and how he has used his ADHD to drive his business to worldwide success. If you’re thinking about turning a passion into a profitable business, listen up!

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The NatWest Business Show: Simmer Eats on taking their side project nationwide

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:34 GMT

This week joining Angellica Bell are Simmer Eats co-founders and brothers, Simmy and Jhai Dhillon. After both supplying friends and teammates with home cooked meals, Simmy decided to capitalise at university by selling to students. Originally a side-project to help with employment, the brothers have now gone all in creating a ready-to-heat and eat business that puts flavour first, which now serves customers up and down the country.

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The NatWest Business Show: Gynelle Leon on quitting her 9 to 5 for her dream business

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:13 GMT

Joining Angellica Bell in this episode is Gynelle Leon, founder of Prick London, who traded in a secure job to go after a business idea she was truly passionate about. Gynelle is proof that it’s never too late and that a great idea plus hardwork and determination can bring you a fulfilling career.

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The NatWest Business Show: Sharmadean Reid on gender equity in business and beyond

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Joining our host Angellica Bell is none other than Sharmadean Reid - entrepreneurial powerhouse, founder of WAH Nails and more recently, TheStack.World. Sharmadean’s mission is to level the playing field for women, both in business and beyond. If you’re looking to create a business that empowers others, listen in.

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The NatWest Business Show: The Bald Builders on using social media to scale their business

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:00:40 GMT

Do you want to know how to scale your business with the powers of social media? On this episode, our host Angellica Bell is joined by Brad and Sam, better known as The Bald Builders. They have gone through many ups and downs to build their business empire and believe every obstacle has ended up a blessing. Strap in for a truly unique episode.

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The NatWest Business Show: Charlotte Ashley on turning an unexpected passion into business success

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:15 GMT

Host Angellica Bell is joined by Charlotte Ashley, a farmer from Cumbria who rose to fame documenting her everyday life on the farm. From debunking misconceptions to truly finding her calling, Charlotte reveals all about falling into her profession and making it a business success.

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The NatWest Business Show: Delhicious Body on their bedroom business turned beauty best-seller

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:21 GMT

Joining host Angellica this week is none other than Delhicious Body. An Indian-inspired beauty brand taking the industry by storm. From humble beginnings starting in their family home, Zara and Zak are now conquering the beauty world with their products filling shelves of some of the UK's largest retailers. If you want to know how to capitalise on a space in a market, plus nail your image on social, listen up.

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The NatWest Business Show: Grayson Hart on quitting elite sports to start a business

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:53 GMT

Host Angellica Bell speaks to former elite rugby professional Grayson Hart, who turned a troublesome period in his career into an opportunity to start a business, Puresport. From tackling feelings of imposter syndrome to taking inspiration from his sporting career, Grayson truly opens up about what life is like shifting into the world of business.

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The NatWest Business Show: Feel Good Club on finding happiness in business

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:33 GMT

In this episode, Kiera and Aimie Lawlor-Skillen of Feel Good Club talk about the self-doubt that has come and gone throughout their business journey. They show how starting as a joyful social account led to a sizeable, loyal community and thriving business. Other topics include how to be a good leader, the importance of honesty with employees and how a simple purposeful business idea can drive opportunity.

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The NatWest Business Show: Josephine Philips on being a young founder trying to change fashion

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:24 GMT

Join Angellica Bell as she speaks to Josephine Philips, founder of SOJO. They discuss a range of topics, from the weighty expectation that comes after raising capital, to the changing behaviours of customers.

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The NatWest Business Show: Mesha Moinirad on trolls, chronic illness and business success

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:33 GMT

Join Mesha Moinirad as we delve into the challenges faced while living with chronic illnesses. Mesha shares his inspiring story of how he turned his adversity into a thriving business that has changed his life.

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The NatWest Business Show: PerfectTed on life after the biggest pitch of their lives

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:30 GMT

Marisa Poster and Teddie Levenfiche are the owners of PerfectTed. When they walked through the Dragons’ Den doors and received offers from all five Dragons, it seemed they had made it. But it wasn’t all plain sailing. They had trials and tribulations from the get-go…

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The NatWest Business Show: Learn all about Josh White’s challenger mindset

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:00:59 GMT

Josh White, the Co-Founder of CanO Water, has not only had to tackle the plastic problem to build his brand, but also developed a ‘challenger’ mindset to stand out against the competition.

On the show Josh dives into how he stayed resilient during the crazy journey it took to become the world's first mass market, canned water alternative.

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The NatWest Business Show: Creating communities with Peanut founder Michelle Kennedy

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:56 GMT

Having worked at Badoo and Bumble, Michelle Kennedy is an expert at building digital communities. She’s currently empowering a community of 1.6 million women with her app, Peanut.

Hear why Michelle thinks it’s so important for businesses to be driven by purpose and discover how your business could unlock growth through its purpose.

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The NatWest Business Show: How Timothy Armoo scales multi-million-pound companies

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:53 GMT

As businesses across the UK continue to face uncertain times, we’re joined by prolific entrepreneur Timothy Armoo. Timothy (known as ‘Timo’ ) co-founded Fanbytes during university, connecting brands with Gen-Z in a truly authentic way. After five years of steady growth, he sold the business in a deal worth tens of millions.

On this episode Timo shares some of the tactics for growth that he employed building his company Fanbytes – tactics that could help your business navigate the choppy waters of 2023.

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The NatWest Business Show: Building investor relationships with ex-dragon Sarah Willingham

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:13 GMT

Sarah Willingham, a serial investor and former Dragon discusses what your next steps should be after securing your investment.

Her own business Nightcap PLC went from strength to strength in the pandemic, so Sarah has valuable insight on how business owners could grow their investor relationships. She also shares what she looks for from investors on Dragons Den.

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The NatWest Business Show: How Steven Bartlett overcomes his biggest obstacles

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:46 GMT

Steven Bartlett gives us a raw insight into his incredible journey to becoming one of the UK’s most prolific entrepreneurs and serial investors on BBC’s Dragons Den, a bestselling author, and the host of The Diary Of A CEO podcast.

Host, Angellica Bell, unpacks how he overcame procrastination and embraced risks, to achieve personal and business growth.

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The NatWest Business Show: Growing a viral business with TikToker The P00l Guy

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:00:08 GMT

Miles Laflin A.K.A 'The P00l Guy' deep dives into taking opportunities and becoming a TikTok sensation with over 13 million followers.

Discover how he turned a decade of pool engineering experience, into an overnight success story on social - along with his top tips for making your business go viral too.

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The NatWest Business Show: Staying resilient with Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:46 GMT

Harpreet Kaur, the 2022 Apprentice Winner and founder of Oh So Yum, gives us a breakdown of how she developed a winning mindset and learnt the importance of resiliency, with Angellica Bell.

Hear how Harpreet impressed Lord Sugar with her no-nonsense leadership style, how her mindset differs when facing real-world challenges and what steps she takes to prepare, adapt and overcome whilst scaling.

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The NatWest Business Show: How Daniel Ashville motivates people with TikTok

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Daniel Ashville Louisy gives us a TikTok masterclass about his construction group, Ashville with Angellica Bell.

Hear how Daniel is opening the door into the aggregate & construction industries, welcoming his huge TikTok & social following. Creating new and exciting reasons for people to want to work for his brands, beyond conventional pay & benefits.

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Modernise or move, what’s the most cost-effective way to make a workplace eco-friendly? - The NatWest Business Show: Sustainability Special

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:51 GMT

In the final episode of our sustainability series, Angellica Bell questions if businesses should modernise or move their residences to create more eco-friendly workplaces.

Her Guest, Dr. Jenn McArthur, Smart Building Research Group Lead & Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, talks through some of the ways you can adapt & save energy in your workplace.

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Taking action this Black History Month - The NatWest Business Show

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:27 GMT

In this special of The NatWest Business Show, Angellica Bell recognises the challenges that face black-owned businesses and celebrates their achievements with entrepreneur and musician, Swiss the founder of Black Pound Day.

This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘Time to change: actions not words’ which focuses on forward-looking, positive action toward a more equal world.

Listen now as they discuss the real actions we can make to help Black businesses flourish.

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How can businesses build sustainable supply chains in disruptive times? - The NatWest Business Show: Sustainability Special

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:20 GMT

In this episode of our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell questions how businesses can adopt sustainable choices in their supply chains.

Guests, Amee Ritchie & Jake Elliott-Hook the founders of S’Wheat, and Dr. James Cadman, Head of Consultancy & Carbon at Action Sustainability, offer insights into the actionable steps you can take to work towards a more sustainable supply chain on a budget.

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Is now the time for businesses to switch to renewable energy? - The NatWest Business Show: Sustainability Special

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:30 GMT

In this episode of our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell questions how sustainable solutions could help us become more energy efficient during an energy and cost of living crisis.

Guests, Jim Bisset, the founder and inventor of Hydro Genie and Heidi Simpson, Propositions and Engagement Manager at NatWest, offer insights into the alternative solutions to consider when reducing your environmental impact on a budget.

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Is the fuel crisis a sustainability opportunity? - The NatWest Business Show: Sustainability Special

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:03 GMT

This week in our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell learns how sustainable logistic solutions can help cut costs in challenging times.

Guests, Kunmi Oludoyi & Adebayo Popoola the founders of Sorair Technologies, a final-mile delivery solution, and Professor David Greenwood of Warwick Manufacturing Group offer insights into their business' cleaner delivery practices.

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The NatWest Business Show: Sustainability Special

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:56 GMT

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The NatWest Business Show Extra: Will the Metaverse work or will other disruptive technologies overshadow it?

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:02 GMT

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss how the Metaverse and other disruptive technologies can affect your business, with Jamie McFarlane, Head of Research, Innovation and partnerships at NatWest.

Jamie discusses how the Metaverse and other technologies can impact businesses in the future and what businesses can do to implement them without alienating their existing customers.

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The NatWest Business Show: Disruptive Technologies and the future of business with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:16 GMT

This week Angellica Bell chats with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, founder of Stemettes, an award winning social initiative which is helping young women enter science and technology sectors.

Dr Anne teaches us her approach to taking advantage of new disruptive technologies such as the Metaverse, to get ahead of competitors and why it’s important to experiment.

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The NatWest Business Show Extra: Adapting to tech compliance and security in an uncertain world

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:24 GMT

This week Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss the key risks that businesses face in the tech world of today with Katherine Graham, Head of Security Services at NatWest.

Katherine shares her views on how to adapt to tech compliance and cyber security in an uncertain world. Listen now to discover her insights that could help your business.

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The NatWest Business Show: Risk, Regulation and Rewards as a tech start-up with Adnan Ebrahim

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:54 GMT

This week Angellica Bell chats with digital entrepreneur Adnan Ebrahim, the Co-Founder of MindLabs, the sleep and meditation app. He launched his mental well-being platform after facing his own mental health issue in his previous start-up.

Adnan discusses his experiences of managing rising risk and regulation pressures. He shares his insights on tackling confusing data compliance issues and cybersecurity challenges.

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The NatWest Business Show Extra: How to attract the right talent & hold on to them

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:19 GMT

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss, how to attract & retain talent staffed during labour shortages and the impacts of the great resignation with, Natalie Nelson, Technical Advice Lead at NatWest Mentor.

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The NatWest Business Show: There's no place like HOLM: Laura Southern on how she attracts & retains talented staff

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:37 GMT

This week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Laura Southern, the founder of House Of Lady Muck, a beauty and lifestyle brand that grew from a luxury nail art studio.

Laura shares her insights of how to attract the right staff during the current labour shortages and how to hang on to them during the great resignation.

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The NatWest Business Show Extra: How to adapt your business in a cost of living crisis

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:58 GMT

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss, how to adapt your business in a cost of living crisis with Bestselling Business Author and Sales Entrepreneur Expert, Alison Edgar MBE.

Alison shares her views on how to enhance your sales and marketing techniques during challenging times. Listen now to discover her insights that could help your business.

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The NatWest Business Show: How Akash Mehta is growing a premium brand in a cost of living crisis

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:32 GMT

This week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Akash Mehta, The CEO & Co-founder of Fable & Mane, and ex-Digital Marketing Manager of Dior & Estée Lauder Companies.

Akash shares his journey of launching a premium brand during uncertain times and how he’s adapted his business to thrive during a cost of living crisis.

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The NatWest Business Show Extra: Funding for growth in challenging times

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:28 GMT

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss the pros and cons of different funding options in challenging times with Piers Lawford, Scale Accelerator Manager at NatWest.

Piers shares his views on the current funding landscape and where to seek support. Listen now to discover his insights that could help your business.

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The NatWest Business Show: How Alex Depledge raised $6million from industry-changing backers

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:24 GMT

This week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Alex Depledge, MBE. She’s the CEO of Resi, the UK’s first online residential architect practice and former CEO of hassle.com, the revolutionary on-demand cleaning service.

Alex shares her journey of seeking finance as a start-up and gives tips on how to continue business growth during challenging times.

Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence

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The NatWest Business Show Extra: Sizing & seizing sustainability opportunities

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:24:00 GMT

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss sustainability opportunities with Paul Fletcher, Director of Business Banking at NatWest.

Paul shares his views on how businesses can start their sustainability journey. Listen now to discover his insights that could help your business.

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The NatWest Business Show: How Ella Mills cooked sustainability into the Deliciously Ella brand

Tue, 24 May 2022 07:44:03 GMT

This week Angellica Bell chats with Ella Mills, the Founder & Brand Director of Deliciously Ella, the plant-based nutrition and wellness brand.

Ella shares how sustainability became part of her journey and how it's helped strengthen the growth of her brand. Listen now and discover her insights that could help you and your business on its sustainability journey.

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The NatWest Business Show

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:13:00 GMT

Whether you’re an aspiring start-up, a savvy small business, or leading an established enterprise, we’ll aim to bring you inspiring stories and fresh knowledge to help you grow with confidence.

Our host Angellica Bell catches up with successful entrepreneurs and leaders to find out how they’ve overcome obstacles and grabbed opportunities to grow a thriving business.

Join our Extra Show to get powerful business know-how as Holly MacKay and Eshita Kabra-Davies talk to experts on the trending issues facing businesses everywhere.

Subscribe now, as we talk about today's insights for tomorrow's challenges.

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Green Business Builders - The Future of People Power

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:13:40 GMT

Tune into Ade Adepitan’s new podcast. This week he’s speaking to leaders from Pavegen and WPP on the future of people power.

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Green Business Builders - Creating a Greener Supply Chain

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:29:02 GMT

Tune into Ade Adepitan’s new podcast. This week he’s speaking to leaders from Mere Soeur, My Green Pod and Pekoetea on creating a greener supply chain.

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Green Business Builders - Reduce, Reuse, Rethink

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Want to know how to reduce, reuse and rethink waste? Find out how in this week's podcast episode, where Ade Adepitan is joined by guests Frances Beer and Jamie Crummie.

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Green Business Builders - Driving Sustainable Change

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:10:12 GMT

Tune into Ade Adepitan's new podcast. This week he's speaking to leaders from Openreach, Coutts and Green Tomato Cars on how they’re driving sustainable change.

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Episode 3: Women’s Prize for Fiction at 25

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:35:58 GMT

As the Women’s Prize for Fiction celebrates 25 years, we look back at some of the previous winners to see what happened next in their careers. We focus on the prize itself, what made it so important when it started in 1996, why it is still so important today and what the landscape is like in 2020 for new writers and for those shortlisted. In the final episode of this series – brought to you by NatWest, a proud partner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction – we speak to 2018 winner Kamila Shamsie; WPFF founder-director and bestselling novelist Kate Mosse; and one of 2020’s shortlisted authors, Natalie Haynes.

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Episode 2: How to write your first novel

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:30:14 GMT

Everyone has the potential to write a novel – but few manage it. So how do you get started to tackle that blank page and find a writing routine? In the second of three podcasts – brought to you by NatWest, a proud partner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction – we speak to 2018 WPFF winner Kamila Shamsie; head of Curtis Brown Creative Anna Davis; and one of WPFF 2020’s shortlisted authors, Natalie Haynes, about how they got started.

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Episode 1: A quiet revolution: How reading supports mental well-being

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:28:15 GMT

The simple act of reading a book rewards the reader with a sense of calm, patience, escapism and mindfulness. In the first of this podcast series, comedian, writer and Women’s Prize for Fiction judge Viv Groskop discusses the positive mental impact of reading with Debbie Hicks, creative director of literacy charity The Reading Agency, and author Natalie Haynes, whose novel, A Thousand Ships, is shortlisted for the prize this year.

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You Need a Specialist.

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:41:17 GMT

AI is becoming more and more prevalent in our lives but who is accountable? As the level of technology increases, the expertise needed to understand the actions and processes involved in AI is outpacing general understanding. Wincie and Burcu interview Shinpei Kato, founder of Tier 4, a company bringing autonomous vehicles to Japan's roads.

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Is AI the Best Decision Maker?

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:40:12 GMT

Sometimes, the rigidity of tech and human beings are not a good fit. We look at how decisions made by triage and AI can end up with the wrong result for both businesses and

for the people trying to access their services. Faisel Rahman of Fair Finance tells us about how AI is getting it wrong and how the greatest tool in finance may soon be a human being once again.

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Does Tech Isolate or Empower Us?

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

As technology is depended upon more and more for our personal interactions, we ask where is it working for us and where is it working against us? Pete Trainor of Vala Health tells us where the lines are when using tech for the most intimate of discussions and also where it has been used to do the unprecedented.

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WFH - Is This The Future?

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In this the final episode of the series Steph has both Ross Williams of Venntro Media Group and Clare Harris of Talking Tables on the show. They talk about the question that is still affecting every business since lockdown: “Is Working from home the future?” They discuss the pros and cons of working from home and whether it should be considered the ‘new normal’. Ross and Clare have differing perspectives on what working from home means for the future of business.

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Finding Gaps In The Market

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Steph McGovern speaks to Tamara Littleton, founder and CEO of The Social Element, a digital firm that helps brands deliver their message on social media. When lockdown occurred, The Social Element was in the fortunate position of being able to maintain a remote team, and Tamara quickly realised there was demand from pandemic-panicked firms for a crisis-management solution to their social media offering. Tamara discusses how The Social Element could study what consumers were saying about a particular brand across all the social channels, so that the brand could then respond, adjust its strategy and keep its customers happy during a time of great uncertainty.

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Tough Conversations

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 01:00:00 GMT

As business owners tried to deal with a downturn in trade during lockdown, they were forced to have some difficult conversations with all their stakeholders, from suppliers and employees to customers new and old. In this episode, Steph McGovern talks to Sam Clark, co-founder and director of Experience Travel Group, and Hootan Ahmada, former plastic surgeon and football agent, who now runs an innovative footwear restoration company, Shoe Lab. Sam discusses the tough conversations with holidaymakers whose trips he had to postpone as travel restrictions came in, and how openness and frankness has ultimately worked for the firm, while Hootan describes having to furlough staff and come up with a recovery plan for a business that is now thriving as more people make do and mend.

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The Pivot

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:41:06 GMT

In the launch episode of the new series, Steph talks to businesses that changed strategy during the coronavirus lockdown, and adapted their offering to the new climate. Samantha Jameson, founder of luxury bath and body brand Soapsmith, and business partner Ella McKay reveal how they took the decision to pivot and launch a philanthropic initiative to gift soaps to the NHS that ultimately led to an increase in online sales. Meanwhile, Jenny Kitchen, CEO of design agency Yoyo, explains how furlough gave her staff the opportunity to learn new skills that are now helping clients bring their own products to market.

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Getting Your Confidence Back

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Adapting to the New Now, Steph McGovern is joined by Ally Maughan, founder of HR consultancy People Puzzles. Steph and Ally discuss ideas and strategies for getting your business confidence back post lockdown. Ally is a member of The Supper Club, a members club for Founders and CEOs with a difference.

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Making Your Marketing More Effective

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In this third episode of Adapting to the New Now, Steph McGovern is joined by Ranzie Anthony, Chief Creative Officer of Athlon. Steph and Ranzie take a look at how to make your marketing more effective, in this difficult time, when marketing the right way is so important.

Ranzie is a member of The Supper Club, a members club for Founders and CEOs with a difference.

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Planning For A Successful 2020 Recovery

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In this second episode host Steph McGovern is joined by Merilee Karr, CEO and founder of UnderTheDoormat, as they discuss how to plan to help your business recover successfully coming out of lockdown in 2020.

Merilee is a member of The Supper Club, a members club for Founders and CEOs with a difference.

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Taking Your Business Online

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT

With the pandemic affecting our relationship with cash and consumers anxious about returning to bricks-and-mortar shops, how do businesses fully embrace their online operations? In the first instalment of NatWest’s Adapting To The New Now series, Steph McGovern speaks to Tamara Roberts, CEO of Ridgeview Wines, about how the South Downs winery has made a success of its online business to get its award-winning products into the hands of customers.

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Finding Your Funny

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This week June is joined by Lynne Parker, the chief executive of Funny Women, an organisation that inspires women to find their voice through humour and award winning comedian, Jenny Bolt. June explores how finding your funny can help in both life and business.

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Male Allies: Their role in gender diversity

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode we flip the script to explore how the men in women’s lives can be that support network and how women can benefit from having male allies. June is joined in the studio by former coach of the England Women’s cricket team, Mark Robinson OBE and Joy Bunford, the founder of Confidence Matters, a company that inspires women to become more confident leaders.

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Growing a business rooted in purpose with Andrea Gamson and Rachel Wang.

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This week June talks about the rise of the social enterprise and women leading the embedding of purpose in business. Her guests are Andrea Gamson - the CEO and founder of _SocialStarters, an organisation that matches UK-based business professionals with social entrepreneurs who need business support, and Rachel Wang - the co-founder of video production company Chocolate Films. They use their profits to support an outreach and workshop programme for vulnerable young people.

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Shouting loudly: Building a female brand with Linzi Boyd and Simone Roche

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This week June talks about how to stand out from the crowd with Linzi Boyd, Founder of Business of Brand, a school that aims teach business leaders how to create a famous brand. Her other guest is founder and CEO of Northern Power Women Simone Roche, her aim is to drive gender balance in workplaces across the north of England.

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Succeeding in male dominated environments with Grace Vella and Jane Leblond

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This week June is joined by founder of Misskick, Grace Vella - an organisation that provides young girls from all backgrounds an opportunity to be inspired by playing football and Jane Lebond, the founder of an all female brewing company, Mothership Brewery that champions women in Craft Beer.

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Opening up on Mental Health with Poorna Bell and Jo Loughran

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Award-winning Mental Health Journalist, Poorna Bell and the Director of ‘Time to Change', Jo Loughran join June Sarpong in the studio to address the importance of speaking out on mental health.

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Networking and building your tribe with Fi Bendall and Nafisa Bakkar

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Founder and CEO of The Female Social Network, Fi Bendall and founder of Amaliah.com, Nafisa Bakkar (a media company dedicated to amplifying the voices of Muslim Women), join June Sarpong to discuss strategies for building a support system to help women succeed in business and to test the old theory of “Its not about what you know, its about who you know”.

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Juggling home and work with Candice Brathwaite and Helen Tupper

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Founder of ‘Make Motherhood Diverse’, Candice Brathwaite and co-founder of ‘Amazing if’ and author of ’The Squiggly Career’, Helen Tupper join June Sarpong to discuss their experiences of finding that elusive successful balance between work life and home life.

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Fear of Failure with Stacey Dooley MBE and Ebony Rainford-Brent

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:05:34 GMT

June Sarpong OBE is joined in the studio by journalist and documentary filmmaker, Stacey Dooley and retired English cricketer, Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss strategies for overcoming a fear of failure.

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Does future tech need renaissance leaders or specialists?

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMT

What does leadership look like in tomorrow’s tech world? Wincie and Burcu discuss what the future of tech might look like and what kind of leadership will be needed.

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Are the tech rich the new 1%?

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Are the tech rich the new 1% and what is the make-up of that group? Wincie and Burcu ask: who are the tech elite? What is their vision? And who are they excluding in that vision?

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Teaching kids to code

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Basic coding skills are today increasingly being likened to basic literacy skills. Some experts are pointing to the need for a trained-up generation of workers prepared for lower level coding jobs. Wincie and Burcu examine the barriers to teaching kids to code in underprivileged communities, as well as what this skill set means for the next generation of job security.

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Is there a business case for ethics?

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The global tech industry is worth trillions of dollars and, as it continues to grow, there is little optimism as to whether for-profit companies will self-regulate in the wake of ethical concerns percolating in the zeitgeist. Wincie and Burcu ask: Is it profitable to be ethical?

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Listening to the customer with Made.com

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:30:00 GMT

In the final episode of this series, Piers Linney meets Julien Callede, the co-founder of revolutionary online furniture brand Made.com. They discuss how curation and customer feedback has been central to the company's success, alongside a made-to-order model which means they can minimise overheads and the need to hold stock.

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Subscription with Freddie’s Flowers

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:04:25 GMT

Piers Linney meets Freddie Garland to find out how he’s applying the subscription model to floristry. Freddie explains how the company (which started in his parents' back garden) skipped online marketing in favour of face-to-face interaction – building reputation with a personal touch.

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Innovation with Straight Teeth Direct

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Piers Linney meets Dr Aalok Y Shukla, the cofounder of Straight Teeth Direct, to hear how he’s using tech to disrupt the dentistry market. Aalok explains how the company has harnessed innovations such as 3D printing and online consultation to make the teeth straightening process more accessible and affordable – and is consequently opening up a brand customer base, by sending aligners in the post. He also shares his thoughts on growing a business vertically and managing a mindset for success.

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Inclusivity and authenticity with Nubian Skin

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

This week Piers Linney is joined by Ade Hassan – a founder whose business has set out to make fashion a more inclusive place. Born from the frustration of not being able to find lingerie and hosiery that matched her own skin tone, Ade Hassan started Nubian Skin in 2014, offering ‘nude’ colour options to cater for women of all shades. Ade shares the story of how the company launched with viral acclaim, winning fans including as Beyoncé – but as the company grows she also explains the challenges she faces on that journey.

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Building a digital business with Pouch

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Piers Linney meets Jonny Plein the co-founder of Pouch, a company helping people to cash in on discount codes through an automatic browser extension. He shares the highs and lows of building a digital business and describes the company’s financial journey through multiple funding rounds, failed investments, and even an appearance on Dragon’s Den.

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Curation with Trouva

Tue, 28 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

This week, Piers meets Alex Loizou, founder of Trouva, one of the UK’s top-five fastest growing tech companies. Trouva is an e-commerce platform for brick-and-mortar homeware and fashion boutiques and enables independent shops to sell their carefully curated products online, worldwide. Alex shares his journey from graduating as a software engineer to founding a tech company committed to protecting the future of the independent high street.

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Personalisation with My 1st Years

Tue, 21 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Piers meets Daniel Price, co-founder of My First Years, a company with a unique take on product personalisation that offers everything from personalised bathrobes to rocking chairs. My 1st Years became a household name when Prince George was photographed wearing one of the company’s bathrobes when the Windsors met The Obamas at Kensington Palace in 2016. Dan describes how his unique approach to gifting celebrities thrust the company into the limelight and shares his journey of seizing the opportunity to scale the business to achieving over a million online orders. Piers and Dan discuss the realities of scaling, using investment wisely and hiring the right people at the right time.

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Playing to your audience with DinoByte Labs

Tue, 14 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode Piers Linney meets Louise Leolin, the cofounder of games development studio DinoByte labs. Louise shares her story of being a young woman in a male dominated industry – and why she’s taken it upon herself to design video games that are representative of the diverse fans playing them. She also explains how she’s harnessed the power of her followers, through crowdfunding and user-feedback, to help shape the direction of their projects.

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Scoring sales with Net World Sports

Tue, 07 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Piers Linney meets Alex Lovén, a businessman at the helm of one of the most successful sports equipment retailers in the UK. Alex shares how his ‘keep it simple’ approach has helped Net World Sports grow to a multi-million pound online business without the need of external investment. Plus they discuss how Net World Sports have developed their own product brands and innovations, to offer customers solutions they can’t find anywhere else.

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Empowering others with Tropic Skincare

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Piers Linney is joined by Susie Ma, the founder of Tropic Skincare, who shares the story of how her business grew from a market stall to a multi-million partnership with investor Lord Sugar. Susie explains some of the hurdles she’s faced as a young woman in business, from staffing to fraud – plus the reasons why Tropic decided to avoid wholesale selling to shops in favour of recruiting a team of direct-selling ambassadors – empowering others to become entrepreneurial along the way.

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Rethinking the restaurant business with Wahaca

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Piers Linney meets Mark Selby, the cofounder of Mexican-inspired restaurant chain Wahaca. They discuss the company’s growth from a Soho basement to a thriving chain of over 25 locations – innovating with authentic flavours, clever marketing and a clear focus on people. Plus, Mark shares wisdom from harder times, explaining how Wahaca dealt with the backlash of a norovirus outbreak in 2016, that forced the restaurant to temporarily close its doors.

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Sustainable business with CanO Water

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT

CanO Water co-founder, Josh White, joins Piers Linney to explain how his company is tackling the plastic epidemic, by looking at the drinks industry from a new angle. They discuss balancing profits with purpose, and overcoming challenges with manufacturing and stockists. Josh also shares some of the tricks he’s used to publicise the brand in a crowed market.

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Rethinking Business - the new series from NatWest

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:44:53 GMT

Launching Tuesday 23rd April. Subscribe now.

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Top tips with Mary Portas

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Over the past five episodes Mary has been joined by professionals from some of the UK’s leading companies to focus on themes including Security, Marketing, Exporting, Finance and HR – shining a light on the areas that businesses need to know about, and to act on, to succeed.

In this bonus podcast, Mary presents a round-up of some of her favourite pieces of advice from the past few weeks – the key lessons and the learnings, as told by a host of brilliant guests.

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HR with Chieu Cao

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT

This week, the spotlight is on HR – and joining Mary Portas is Chieu Cao. He's the co-founder and CMO of Perkbox – the UKs leading employee and customer engagement platform. Perkbox’s mantra is that employees happiness is the key to success.

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Cashflow and finance with Luke Johnstone

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT

This week, the spotlight is on Cashflow and Finance – and joining Mary Portas is Luke Johnstone, co-founder of Pack’d – the world’s first frozen smoothie kit company – which since being founded three years ago, has achieved rapid success and is now stocked in supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s across the UK.

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Exporting with Gurdeep Singh Bath

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT

This week, the spotlight is on exporting and joining Mary Portas is Gurdeep Singh Bath

Gurdeep is the Director of Exports at Perfection Foods - a family run business that supply hand made cakes to most UK national supermarkets and coffee shops and export to 21 markets across Europe and North Africa.

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Marketing with Nishma Robb

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

This week, the spotlight is on Marketing and joining Mary Portas is Nishma Robb, Marketing Director at Google.

Nishma heads up perhaps the most powerful company in today’s marketing ecosystem, and is responsible for helping Google’s largest advertisers and agencies make the most of the web in the UK.

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Cyber security with Carmina Lees

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

In this first episode, the spotlight is on Cyber Security and joining Mary Portas is Carmina Lees, Managing Director of Financial Services across UK & Ireland at Accenture.

Carmina leads on security in Accenture’s Financial Services practice, advising businesses on the key challenges and trends facing the industry.

Carmina covers the threats facing SME businesses and the practical steps you can implement to protect yourself and your employees.

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Music business, numbers and the MOBO Awards

Fri, 12 May 2017 11:55:14 GMT

In the final episode of the series we meet Sammy Andrews, a respected music industry exec, who has recently embarked on a new business journey as the founder of strategy/analytics company Deviate Digital. At three months in, she explains why she turned down the salary of a lifetime to run her own company, balancing risk and tackling gender equality in the industry along the way. She is also joined by Kanya King, the visionary founder of the MOBO awards, whose work over the past 20 years has left important mark on popular culture by championing music of black origin both in the UK and abroad. They share stories and advice on entering an industry where the odds seem stacked against you. Plus we hear from Yvonne Greeves (National Women in Business Manager at NatWest) who gives her top tips on ‘knowing your numbers' at every stage of your business growth.

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Bonus: Harnessing diversity in an inclusive business

Fri, 05 May 2017 16:23:30 GMT

NatWest’s Heather Melville explains the importance of harnessing the diversity of your team and your clients – and the impact it can have on your business' bottom line.

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Networking, Travel and Martha Lane Fox

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:55:00 GMT

This week our featured woman in business is Carolyn Pearson, founder of Maiden Voyage – a female-friendly travel organisation that helps other companies ensure safe travel for their employees and enables women to connect whilst they’re on the road. Whilst Carolyn had previously held several high level positions at corporations, starting her own businesses was a whole new challenge. Here she is joined in conversation by serial entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox, whose success as a cofounder of LastMinute.com during the dotcom bubble rocketed her on to running many other businesses, charities and social enterprises – as well as holding a seat in the House of Lords. Together they talk about how to grow a business on an international stage, growing a community, and ‘the fear of selling’. Plus, we also hear from NatWest’s Head of Enterprise Julie Baker on the importance of role models at every stage of your career. To find out about how NatWest’s team can help you on your road to business success, just search ‘NatWest Women in Business’.

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Bonus: Five tips I wish I’d known when I started

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:07:00 GMT

Emma Sexton, founder of visual design agency Make Your Words Work, shares five top tips she wish she’d known when she started her business – with thoughts on presentation, mindset and efficiency. To hear more from Emma, check out our previous episode in conversation with June Sarpong and Jyoti Matoo from Voir Fashion Magazine. And to find out about how NatWest’s team can help you on your road to business success, just search ‘NatWest Women In Business’.

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Magazines, collaboration and Make Your Words Work

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:07:00 GMT

This week we’re getting to the heart of creative business as we meet Jyoti Matoo, the founder of Voir Fashion – a magazine and creative agency based in Leeds. She meets Emma Sexton, the founder of visual design agency Make Your Words Work, who has tips on finding talent and growing a creative company in an agile, collaborative way. Plus we hear from Melissa Hulme from NatWest, on how the Entrepreneurial Spark accelerator hubs are helping entrepreneurs collaborate and excel across the country. And to find out about how NatWest’s team can help you on your road to business success, just search ‘NatWest Women in Business’.

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Bonus: Confidence boost

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 07:41:47 GMT

NatWest’s Melissa Hulme shares thoughts on how to approach confidence, with some helpful techniques from the Women in Business initiative. To find out more about how NatWest’s team of specialists can help you reach your goals, boost your confidence and widen your network, just search ‘NatWest Women in Business’.

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Beauty, tech and Unruly video advertising

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:43:08 GMT

Tech meets beauty in this week’s episode as we meet young entrepreneur Anastasia Kenyon, the founder behind Palette Official – a brand new platform focused at connecting makeup artists with fans and enthusiasts. She is joined in conversation by Sarah Wood, the founder of global ad-tech giant Unruly, who shares her top tips on launching an online brand, finding talent, and exploiting video and social media to maximum effect. We also hear from NatWest’s Head of Technology Media and Telecoms Neil Bellamy and Sharniya Ferdinand – a Business Growth Enabler – who explain the different ways NatWest can support businesses in the tech space. To find out more about how NatWest’s specialists can help you, including information on the Entrepreneurial Spark accelerator programme, just search ’NatWest Women In Business’.

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Bonus: Tips for new startups with Harper’s Bazaar

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:30:00 GMT

In this bonus episode we’re backstage at a recent NatWest event in partnership with Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Deputy editor Lydia Slater interviews guest speakers including bridalwear entrepreneur Caroline Castigliano, venture capital investor Anna Sweeting, and Julie Baker – the Head of Financial Inclusion and Enterprise at NatWest. Together they share top tips for new startups and and inspiration for those looking to take their first leaps into business. To find out how NatWest’s specialists can help you, just search ‘NatWest Women In Business’.

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Social Enterprise, macaroons and Divine Chocolate

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:30:00 GMT

Balancing profit with purpose is a difficult mission. In this episode Rosie Ginday tells the story of her company, Miss Macaroon – a social enterprise that combines a passion for baking whilst also helping young care leavers and ex-offenders to gain training and employment. She is joined in conversation by Sophi Tranchell, the Managing Director of Divine Chocolate, who offers tips on scaling based on her own trailblazing work as a fair-trade pioneer. Plus we hear from Jonathan Coates – one of NatWest’s Women In Business Specialists – who shares thoughts on how to grow your network. To find out more about how NatWest's specialists can help you, just search 'NatWest Women in Business’.

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Bonus: Why you should consider British manufacturing

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:20:42 GMT

Upcoming jewellery designer Alice Walsh (Alice Made This) gives her take on why you should consider British manufacturing. Although perceptions are often that is ‘cheaper’ to produce items overseas – Alice talks through the reasons she believes it’s better to keep things local, including the impact on quality, logistics, brand story, and ultimately the end-to-end cost. You can hear Alice’s full story in our previous episode, where she is joined in conversation by Caroline Rush from the British Fashion Council, as well as Jonathan Coates from NatWest’s Women In Business team. For free resources and to find out more about how NatWest's specialists can help you, just search 'NatWest Women in Business’.

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Jewellery, manufacturing and the British Fashion Council

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 09:41:00 GMT

How do you launch a successful jewellery brand? In this episode we hear the story of Alice Walsh (Alice Made This), a mumpreneur juggling young family life whilst running a men's accessories brand - manufacturing with specialist techniques in the UK. As she looks to take the business to the next stage and launch into the women's market, she is joined by Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, to offer tips and advice on building a brand. We also hear from Jonathan Coates - one of NatWest's own Women in Business specialists - who shares thoughts on how exporting can play a key role in terms of growth for small businesses. To find out more about how NatWest's specialists can help you, just search 'NatWest Women in Business'.

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