Introduction This week on Think Outside Your Hive, we’re chatting with co founder and director of the UK’s brightest, retro ski wear company, OOSC. Like Suzie, Nick studied law but never went on to practise. Instead, he worked his way up the co

Episode 11: John Mellis - Beekeeper

Mar 2nd, 2022 34m 30s

IntroductionThis week on Think outside your hive, we’re staying a little close to home as we talk to John Mellis, one of the most prolific names in bee keeping in the UK. John has been a professional bee keeper for over 30 years and his passion

Episode 10: John MacPherson - Bright Red Publishing

Feb 15th, 2022 33m 48s

IntroI started the Scottish Bee Company a few years before the pandemic began. It was still in its infancy - a startup that (like every other business) relied on a stable and consistent market and had to find its way through an ever changing ma

Episode 9: Louise Davis - Renewable Developer

Nov 23rd, 2021 32m 43s

A bit about Louise DavisIn the wake of COP26, we thought it would be useful for everyone to hear from Louise Davis, a wind farm developer and expert in all things to do with renewable energy and environmentalism. Since we met at University she’

Episode 8: Suzie Millar - The Scottish Bee Company

Nov 9th, 2021 14m 5s

A bit about The Scottish Bee CompanyAs you may have gathered from the bee and hive themed questions throughout my previous chats with guests, I run a honey company alongside my husband! What stared as a charity idea, our passion for doing somet

Episode 7: Andrew Goose - Gooses Quizzes

Nov 2nd, 2021 32m 13s

A Bit About Gooses QuizzesWhat started as a way for Andrew Wildgoose to earn extra cash during university (hosting pub quizzes) has become a thriving business that has kept on growing. Across Scotland, Goose’s quizzes are now synonymous with ha

Episode 6: Polly Baldwin - The Jolly Allotment

Oct 19th, 2021 43m 13s

Polly and I have been friends for many years, yet since we first met our lives have changed drastically. We have both changed career (she was once a festival and high end sports photographer and now runs the Jolly Allotment, whilst I gave up my

Episode 5: Alison Wood - Flocowear

Oct 12th, 2021 35m 9s

I first met Alison from Flocowear at a funding event organised by the Scottish Government several years ago, back when the company was actually called ‘Lilypads’. Lilypads came about when Alison was in Kenya teaching sexual health to a group of

Episode 4: Karen Knowles - Bon Accord Soft Drinks

Oct 5th, 2021 34m 33s

Today's guest is Karen Knowles of Bon Accord Soft Drinks. We often have many of our customers tell us they are surprised that we are such a young brand - they tell us there is something incredibly traditional about our honey and our brand that

Episode 2: Georgie Muir - Chasing Lobsters

Aug 20th, 2021 37m 10s

Georgie Muir runs her own coaching company, Chasing Lobsters. She is passionate about helping people to fulfil their true potential and encourages them to be true to themselves. During this podcast we delve into how she runs the business while

Episode 1: Welcome to our Hive - Suzie Millar - The Scottish Bee Company

Aug 19th, 2021 6m 32s

This is an episode about why Suzie has started this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. 'Think Outside Your Hive' is a place where entrepreneurs share experiences, stories and advice on how to navigate these unchartered water

Episode 3: Natasha Steele - Urban Cordial

Jul 5th, 2021 35m 45s

Todays guest is Natasha Steel from Urban Cordials. I started using Urban Cordials a few years ago when I was recommended them by a friend. The taste was absolutely delicious, and I loved the variety of different flavours that kept coming out. L

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