Why did Giovanna Fletcher call her encounter with royalty 'bizarrely beautiful'?Actress, author, podcast host, a true champion of mothers and the “I’m a Celebrity” Queen of the Castle shares her extraordinary journey of resilience and empower

Jay Blades MBE, presenter, social enterpriser & furniture restorer, on the beauty of repairing communities through craft

Mar 18th, 2024 1h 2m

Jay Blades MBE, presenter of the BBC’s beloved The Repair Shop, returns to the podcast for a second time with his infectious energy and soulful wisdom — this time, sharing his belief in the power of using human connection to strengthen communit

Perry Haydn Taylor, on revolutionising how we think about brand

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 18m

Meet Perry Haydn Taylor, brand genius, design guru and true disruptor. His work shines out of many kitchen cupboards and fridges, from Dorset Cereals or Whole Earth to Gü desserts. For 30 years, Perry has helped entrepreneurs start and transfor

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

Mar 4th, 2024 1h 4m

Dame Sarah Storey is Britain’s most decorated Paralympian and her uplifting journey is a beacon of hope, and testament to the power of resilience. They say if you believe in yourself anything is possible. This week's guest has a story of unpara

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

Feb 26th, 2024 1h 16m

Elvis & Kresse is a superb example of a circular business, making luxury accessories from recycled materials (mainly fire hoses). Since 2005, they’ve saved 300 tonnes of decommissioned ones from landfill and donated 50% of profits. Discover how

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

Feb 19th, 2024 1h

Antonia and Jonny Philp worked tirelessly to create a hand cream that helps our nation’s NHS professionals and is commercially successful (they promise to give a month’s worth of free hand cream to a nurse or midwife with every purchase). Hear

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

Feb 12th, 2024 1h 9m

From catering events for the Hollywood elite to employing prison leavers, Alex Head opens the doors to her socially conscious catering business — and it’s fascinating. A business creating meaningful change, providing second chances for ex-offen

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

Feb 5th, 2024 1h 20m

Stuart Trevor has an unwavering creative vision. When he was just 19, he was the first buyer and designer at Reiss. After founding All Saints and growing it into a household brand, he wanted to help tackle the sustainability crisis in fashion.

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

Jan 29th, 2024 1h 12m

A passionate advocate of self-acceptance, Bryony bravely challenges societal norms — her authenticity empowering women along the way. Bryony’s courage (and humour) in baring her soul is inspiring, as she shares her lifelong quest to shine a bri

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

Jan 22nd, 2024 1h 8m

Ruby Hammer has been rewriting the beauty narrative for over three decades and her story is one of utter authenticity. In an industry obsessed with youth, Ruby talks about embracing ageing, the power this gives us and how to do it. It’s a cele

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

Jan 15th, 2024 55m 45s

For Jools Oliver, happiness is most deeply rooted in her family values and home is definitely where her heart is. This is a conversation that focuses on what’s important in life, the relationships we nurture, the environment we create and the j

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

Dec 18th, 2023 49m 48s

We have delved into the treasure trove of episodes of 2023, to bring you the most powerful words shared, the golden advice given and a healthy dose of heartfelt inspiration. For a moment of reflection, or renewed energy for the year ahead — th

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

Dec 11th, 2023 1h 20m

When Mike and Alison Battle couldn’t find a magical Christmas experience for their own children, they decided to create one themselves. Their journey from primary school teacher and hedge fund manager to Mr and Mrs Lapland is nothing short of r

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

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 15m

With a love of clothing from an early age, fashion has always been part of Patrick’s DNA and the golden thread throughout his life. Yet his destiny wasn’t just about fashion, but to fulfil a mission to bring communities together, preserve the l

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

Nov 27th, 2023 1h 5m

Jeanette AurdalFounder of The Oak & Rope CompanyOn finding success being who you were always meant to be Want to know how Jeanette Aurdal made the transition from being a passionate hobbyist to building a thriving brand, celebrated for its

Vanita Parti MBE on beauty, brows and breaking barriers

Nov 20th, 2023 1h 6m

Inspired by her Indian heritage, Vanita founded her business after noticing a gap in the market for convenient, quality brow services. In doing so, she not only brought an ancient beauty technique to the 21st century, but also disrupted a whole

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

Nov 15th, 2023 58m 10s

At just 17 years old, Henry had a serious diving accident which left him paralysed from the neck down. Finding himself trapped between a past he no longer recognised and a future he couldn't imagine, Henry shares how he found the mental resilie

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

Nov 6th, 2023 1h 12m

Joanna Jensen launched Childs Farm fuelled by a wish to help her daughters’ eczema-prone skin. Her story is one of entrepreneurship, determination and the strength of a mother’s love. From agonising challenges such as divorce, losing her home a

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

Oct 30th, 2023 1h 5m

Hailed as a retail genius, credited with transforming Topshop into a global fashion phenomenon and working wonders at Whistles, Jane began her career at the bottom of the ladder and honed her craft from the ground up with grit and creativity. H

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

Oct 23rd, 2023 1h 8m

Meredithe shares her journey from being a one-woman operation at the kitchen table to building an eternally joyful, internationally recognised, party accessories brand. Discover how, with ‘team’ at the heart of everything and a belief that imag

Karen Millen OBE on building a fashion empire from £100

Oct 16th, 2023 1h 10m

Karen Millen OBE started her iconic brand with £100 and 100 metres of cotton. Hear how she built and sold a thriving fashion empire against the odds — before being declared bankrupt and getting divorced. How did she learn to embrace her future

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

Jun 26th, 2023 1h 6m

In this very special episode Holly is thrilled to sit down for a second time with Marcia Kilgore, the visionary founder of Beauty Pie, Soap & Glory, FitFlop and more, to share her inside knowledge on the real beauty industry and how it has chan

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

Jun 19th, 2023 1h 6m

“After breast cancer, you can’t get the old you back, not really. BUT you can build a new version of yourself; wiser, stronger, less fearful, more joyful, more aware, more compassionate and with a greater sense of purpose.”These are the words

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

Jun 12th, 2023 1h 7m

Meet Alex Wright and Jack Scott, founders of DASH Water, a soft drinks brand that is making a difference, one wonky lemon and one curly cucumber at a time. This episode is packed full of insights from two entrepreneurs who are on a mission to d

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

Jun 5th, 2023 1h 10m

When you’re a footballing legend how can you use your platform as a force for good? That’s the conversation shared between Holly and Rio in this week's fascinating episode.Humble, honest and inspiring, Rio is renowned as one of our most bel