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She can. She did.

Delving into the can.did. reality of what goes on behind the scenes to not just launch but run and grow successful businesses as a women in the UK today, Fiona Grayson (that's me, hello!) sits down to chat to female business owners from different personal backgrounds and market sectors about everything they have been through (both good but more-often-than-not, seriously challenging!) to get to where they are with their businesses today. We don't sugar coat anything on this podcast.


Get ready for all the nitty gritty details and some serious inspiration.


Say hello over on LinkedIn or find our old resources at @shecanshedid


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Episode 10 - with Charlotte Griffiths, Founder of Bridge Models from 2021-06-01T11:40:46

As series 5 of the podcast draws to a close, I couldn't think of a more inspiring woman to chat to this week...


As the Founder of Listen

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Episode 9 - with Gemma Whates, Founder of All By Mama from 2021-05-25T06:36:48

Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more ...

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Episode 8 - with Sydney Samuels, Founder of Loop not Luck from 2021-05-18T06:58:10

Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more ...

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Episode 7 - with Victoria Prew, Founder of HURR from 2021-05-11T17:53:28

Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more ...

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Episode 6 - with Esther Marshall, Founder of Sophie Says from 2021-05-04T06:56:07

Before we start this weeks episode, I am so excited to say that She can. She did. has officially rebranded to can.did. - a new kind of networking for more candid conversations. For more ...

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Episode 5 - with Latticia Morapedi, Founder of Latticia Organics from 2021-04-27T06:04:46

I was introduced to this week's guest by the incredible Gemma Harling who features on the last series of this podcast and knew straight away that if Gemma's saying that today's guest is one to w...

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Episode 4 - with Maddy Russell, Founder of Paiv Creative from 2021-04-20T06:49:20

It's safe to say that this podcast wouldn't be what it is today without the help and support of today's guest.


Her name is Maddy Russell and she's the Founder of Listen

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Episode 3 - with Amber Cowburn, Founder of Working Well from 2021-04-13T06:55:15

TW // We speak about suicide in this week's episode.


This week I am chatting to a woman who I was first introduced to on a panel that I'd been asked to moderate at a Women's Leadership...

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Episode 2 - with Sophie and Hannah Pycroft, Co-Founders of Spectrum Collections from 2021-04-06T06:46:18


Oh my goodness did I enjoy this week's chat!


Having launched Spectrum back in 2014 from their garage in Barry, South Wales, Sophie and Hannah have gone on to grow the b...

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Episode 1 - with Seyi Akiwowo, Founder of Glitch from 2021-03-30T06:12:14

After a three month hiatus, we are back with series 5 of the podcast!


Not only do we have a brand new sponsor this series (hello Listen

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Episode 23 - with Sarah Birchall, Founder of Cub & Pudding from 2020-12-14T07:48:37

If you're thinking about launching your own fashion label and/or any creative product-based business for that matter, this interview with Sarah Birchall, Founder of Cub & Pudding Listen

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Episode 22 - with Kat Horrocks, Women's Life Coach and Founder of Put Yourself First from 2020-12-07T07:17:05

I can safely say that this week's guest is one of the most genuine and kind women that I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the past couple of years. The lady in question is Kat Horrock...

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Episode 21 - with Donna Hay, Founder of WILDWOMAN from 2020-11-30T07:58:08

I know I shouldn't have favourites but bloody hell this was a good chat!


A few weeks back, I got to sit down and natter (over Zoom of course) with the Brighton-based Queen of Self care...

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Episode 20 - with Benedicta Banga, Founder of Blaqbase from 2020-11-23T07:51:04

Blaqbase is the shopping app Founded by Benedicta Banga, that supports black owned business...

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Episode 19 - with Valentina Milanova, Founder of DAYE from 2020-11-16T07:41:57

It's hard enough launching a business in your home country as it is but add language and cultural barriers into the mix and as I'm sure you'll soon hear, it becomes a whole lot tougher... &...

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Episode 18 - with Kaew Suppamas, Founder of Leafage from 2020-11-09T07:36:08

A few weeks back, I sat down for a chat with the breathe of fresh air that is Kaew Suppamas, Founder of the (v. cool) terranium company that is Listen

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Episode 17 - with Anna Hushlak, Co-Founder of Ferly from 2020-10-29T07:48:13

TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that we speak about Anna and Co-Founder Billie's shared history of sexual assault at various points throughout this conversation.


I'm...

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Episode 16 - with Emily Holder and Danielle Marsh, Co-Founders of Wells and Maguire from 2020-10-22T06:34:42

If you, like me, get abnormal amounts of pleasure from roaming the aisles of Homesense and dreaming about designing your ideal home (just me!?) this week's guests are right up your stre...

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Episode 15 - with Sukhi Jutla, Co-Founder of MarketOrders from 2020-10-15T06:57:32

This week, the spotlight falls on Sukhi Jutla, Co-Founder of the"uber for the gold and diamond industry" that is Listen

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Episode 14 - with Kike Oniwinde, Founder of BYP Network from 2020-10-08T07:05:35

It's not everyday that you hear of Great British athletes trading gruelling training regimes in for the world of app design and entrepreneurship but that's what Kike Oniwinde did when she left t...

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Episode 13 - with Lauren Currie, OBE, Founder of UPFRONT and Stride from 2020-10-01T06:42:47

After a brief hiatus as we got the She can. She did. Benefits Programme off the ground, I am so happy to be reunited with my headphones and mic and interviewing some of the UK's...

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Episode 12 - Chloe Williams, Founder, Stories By Chloe from 2020-08-12T06:55:23

This week, I got to chat to a lady that has played a huge part in She can. She did.'s story to date because she happens to have photographed every single one of the twenty S...

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Episode 11 - with Emma Watkinson, Co-Founder of SilkFred from 2020-08-05T07:00:13

As the We can. We will. series came to an end in May, I received a personal email from today's guest sharing her story with me and knew straight away that I wanted her to featur...

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Episode 10 - with Ellie Webb, Founder of Caleño from 2020-07-29T07:06:10

It's not everyday that Hollywood reach out and ask if a certain Hollywood A-lister can drink your product in an upcoming movie but that's what happened a few weeks ago to this week's guest..! Listen

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Episode 9 - with Lerato Umah-Shaylor, Founder of Lerato Foods from 2020-07-22T06:54:18

I was due to interview this week's guest on the panel at Brighton's Midweek Mingle back in March but the coronavirus came along and we all know what happened thereafter... SO, I asked her to tal...

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Episode 8 - with Lauren Armes, Founder of Welltodo from 2020-07-15T06:54:55

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of chatting to Lauren Armes over Zoom for this week's episode who happens to be the ever so amicable Founder of the industry-leading wellness platform that i...

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Episode 7 - with Gemma Harling, Founder of Luneia from 2020-07-08T07:18:44

I first met today's guest at the very first She can. She did. - Midweek Mingle back in April 2018 and have followed her story somewhat enthusiastically ever since! (So much so t...

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Episode 6 - with Chenai Bukutu, Founder of By Chenai Events from 2020-07-01T07:09:03

This week, I got to chat to the creative genius behind By Chenai that is Chena...

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Episode 5 - with Liz Beswick and Camilla Brown, Co-Founders of Collagin from 2020-06-25T06:51:48

Anyone that has been to any of the She can. She did. - Midweek Mingles knows my love for anything gin-related and when the Founders of said gin brands are LOVELY alongside that,...

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Episode 4 - with Lucy Do, Founder of The Dodo Micropub from 2020-06-24T06:55:39

Having met Lucy a number of times at many of the London She can. She did. - Midweek Mingles, it was so good to finally sit down for a proper chat with her last Monday morni...

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Episode 3 - with Amy Rushworth, Transformation and Healing Mentor, Spiritual Coach and Speaker from 2020-06-18T06:46:51

To set the scene for today's episode, back in January I bulk recorded the last few weekly episodes of series two which were due to go out throughout the course of March but when the coronavirus ...

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Episode 2 - with Michele Scott-Lynch, Founder of Bouclème from 2020-06-17T06:49:55

If you came to the last Midweek Mingle roadshow of the year in 2019, you will know how good today's guest's hair products are because the Listen

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Episode 1 - with Anisha Parmar, Founder of Anisha Parmar London from 2020-06-11T06:56:25

I'd say series 4 is back with a bang ladies but let's face it, series 3 only wrapped up a month ago... I think we all know that might sound a tad OTT! Instead, I'll say that I love recording the...

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Episode 34 - We can. We will. with... me! (Fiona Grayson, SHE CAN. SHE DID.) from 2020-05-12T06:53:58

As this series draws to a close today, for the first time since launching the She can. She did. podcast, I decided to put myself in the hot seat today and ask my good friend (ak...

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Episode 33 - We can. We will. with Toria Smith, GRAPE & FIG from 2020-05-11T06:56:45

I've been a huge fan of Grape & Fig for what feels like years now (even though the compa...

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Episode 32 - We can. We will. with June Glackin, JUNIE POONIE from 2020-05-07T06:49:55

Gosh, where do I start with how much I love this lady?!


You know when you meet someone and you instantly know they're a good person? I had that with June (aka. Listen

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Episode 31 - We can. We will. with Kirsty Lund, Founder, OH MY CAKERY! from 2020-05-06T06:53:42

Today's episode is with someone who I can safely say is one of the strongest women I know.


As the Founder of the Milton-Keynes favourite that is Listen

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Episode 30 - We can. We will. with Hannah Cole, Co-Founder, COLE & CO from 2020-05-05T06:58:30

Having known Hannah since the early days of She can. She did. and watched her brand go from strength to strength since then, I caught up with her on Friday morning to find out w...

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Episode 29 - We can. We will. with Hayley Scanlan, Founder, H.S from 2020-05-04T06:51:50

Over the past few months, I've had a number of messages from some of you suggesting that I interview today's guest so on Friday morning last week, I did exactly that!


The lady in quest...

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Episode 28 - We can. We will. with Krissy Cela, TONE + SCULPT from 2020-05-01T06:51:05

Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of chatting to the fitness powerhouse that is Krissy Cela, Founder of the incredibly successful brand that is Listen

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Episode 27 - We can. We will. with Emily Robertson, Founder of ROUNDWOOD GIN from 2020-04-30T06:57:07

If you've been following She can. She did. for a while now, you'll know how much I love my gin! It only seemed right that I speak to the Founder of a gin brand in this series th...

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Episode 26 - We can. We will. with Deepali Nangia, Angel Investor and Investment Advisor to FEMALE FOUNDERS from 2020-04-29T06:52:11

Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of chatting to Deepali Nangia - an angel investor and investment advisor whose work I have been following for a while now because her focus lies primarily...

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Episode 25 - We can. We will. with Amanda Overs, Founder of I CAN MAKE SHOES from 2020-04-28T06:55:35

Having caught up with Amanda on Zoom on Monday, I think I can safely say that when news of the coronavirus started gaining momentum here in the UK, it threw quite a spanner into the day-to-day r...

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Episode 24 - We can. We will. with Eloise Frank, Co-Founder of THE BIG BAKES from 2020-04-27T06:46:25

When I went to visit Eloise in January for the regular podcast interviews, the Co-Founder of The Big...

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Episode 23 - We can. We will. with Natalie Raven, Founder of PARCEL from 2020-04-24T06:48:25

Earlier this year, I met the lovely lady that is Natalie Raven in a random meeting room somewhere in London (sounds very ominous, I know!) to record one of the usual hour-long interviews for thi...

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Episode 22 - We can. We will. with Sasha Louise Pallari, MUA, Curve Model and Founder of BEST YOU from 2020-04-23T06:52:42

I've had a number of messages since the UK went into lockdown from make-up artists, salon owners and hair stylists alike who have found themselves out of work and unsure of their next steps when...

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Episode 21 - We can. We will. with Heidi May, Founder of AESTHETIC LAUNDRY from 2020-04-22T06:50:52

Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of starting my day chatting to one of the most joyful women I know! The lady in question being Heidi May, the ray of sunshine behind the ethical business th...

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Episode 20 - We can. We will. with Rachel Burgess, Founder of RACHEL BURGESS BRIDAL BOUTQIUE from 2020-04-21T06:44:35

If you're a regular listener, you'll recognise the wonderful woman that is Rachel Burgess from series one of the She can. She did. podcast! As the Founder of the Listen

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Episode 19 - We can. We will. with Lydia Millen from 2020-04-20T06:48:52

On Friday afternoon last week, I got to chat to the powerhouse that is Lydia Millen, aka. o...

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Episode 18 - We can. We will. with Natalia Talkowska, Founder of NATALKA DESIGN + DOODLELEDO from 2020-04-17T06:54:34

To round off week four of this bonus series, I spoke to my good friend and one of the most creative women I know, Natalia Talkowska - the Founder of the London-based creative design agency focus...

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Episode 17 - We can. We will. with Elizabeth Stiles, Fashion Brand Consultant from 2020-04-16T06:44:08

Today's episode features the story of a lady that I've had the pleasure of getting to know at a good few of The Midweek Mingles now (plus a fair few coffee catch ups since launching Listen

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Episode 16 - We can. We will. with Lauren Saunders, Founder of WILD THING from 2020-04-15T06:50:20

Having worked at a deli during every holiday as a student, I have a whole lot of respect for anyone that decides to launch a cafe and even more respect for anyone that decides to launch two (and...

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Episode 15 - We can. We will. with Terri Chandler and Katie Smyth, Co-Founders of WORM from 2020-04-14T06:45:50

I first met today's duo back in 2017 when I launched Listen

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Episode 14 - We can. We will. with Sarah Richards, Founder of GIRLS THAT SCUBA + A WASTE FREE WORLD from 2020-04-09T06:49:48

If you came along to the London Midweek Jingle in December, you'll remember that Sarah Richards's goal for 2020 was to move to Jordan and encourage more Arabic women to dive. As the Founder...

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Episode 13 - We can. We will. with Rosie Davies-Smith, Founder of LFA and PR DISPATCH from 2020-04-08T06:42:39

If the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on businesses in recent weeks has reinforced anything for me, it's that resilience and grit are key if you're going to survive in business and over the...

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Episode 12 - We can. We Will. with Anna Ward, Co-Founder of CAKE DROP from 2020-04-07T06:36:46

I've had a few messages since this series started from those of you who physically aren't able to access your business at present. Be it that you own a salon or a restaurant or a spa that's been...

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Episode 11 - We can. We will. with Sophie Tea, Founder of SOPHIE TEA ART from 2020-04-06T06:41:20

For someone with a schedule as jam-packed as Sophie's is (spend two minutes scrolling through her Instagram feed and you'll see what I mean), Sophie is and always has been so generous w...

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Episode 10 - We can. We will. with Grace Beverley, Founder of TALA, SHREDDY + BND from 2020-04-03T06:42:06

Earlier this week, I got to catch up with the powerhouse that is Grace Beverley who at 22 is not just the Founder of one business but the Founder and Director of three companies that have, over ...

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Episode 9 - We can. We will. with Gracie and Sophie Tyrrell, Co-Founders of SQUIRREL SISTERS from 2020-04-02T06:43:47

With so many brands experiencing understandable drops in wholesale orders at present as well as (again understandable) disruption when dealing with delivery companies in recent weeks, I wanted t...

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Episode 8 - We can. We will. with Kassi Emadi, Founder of NUDDY from 2020-04-01T06:44:02

If any of you have popped to the shops in recent weeks, I have no doubt that if you're supermarkets are anything like mine (!) you would have struggled to get your hands on those all-important c...

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Episode 7 - We can. We will. with Dr Joanna Abeyie, MBE, Founder of BLUE MOON from 2020-03-31T06:40:27

I can thank Jess and Nat from Mac + Moore (who I spoke to in episode 2 last week!) for introducing me to today's guest a few months back. On an evening in January (which feels l...

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Episode 6 - We can. We will. with Ruth Yimika Afolabi, Founder of MAGNIFY from 2020-03-30T06:45:02

Having admired Ruth from afar for a few months now and met her for the first time at the London She can. She did. - Midweek Mingle on the 11th March (which let's face it, feels ...

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Episode 5 - We can. We will. with Kate Halfpenny, Founder of HALFPENNY LONDON from 2020-03-27T07:45:37

Where do I start with how much I admire the legendary lady that is Kate Halfpenny!?


From her impeccable taste in glasses (I have serious frame envy!) to her simply exquisite wedding dr...

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Episode 4 - We can. We will. with Megan Jones, Founder of CURATED MAKERS from 2020-03-26T07:38:51

Today's episode was recorded via Zoom on Monday afternoon and features the Queen of Championing Northern Makers and Artists that is Megan Jones, Founder of Listen

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Episode 3 - We can. We will. with Cath Jones, Founder of SADLER JONES from 2020-03-25T07:44:42

As early as Monday 16th March (which let's face it, feels like a lifetime ago already now doesn't it!?), Cath announced to her 7.9k Instagram followers that she had already seen a huge impact on...

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Episode 2 - We can. We will. with Jess MacIntyre and Natalie Moores, Co-Founders of MAC + MOORE from 2020-03-24T07:49:15

Given that marketing/PR/advertising spend is commonly one of the first budgets to be cut during periods of economic uncertainty, I thought it would be beneficial to so many of you that are runni...

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Episode 1 - We can. We will. with Jenna Meek, Founder of SHRINE from 2020-03-23T07:37:16

Hello everyone and welcome to series 3 of the She can. She did. podcast! (How are we on series 3 already!?)


As I’ve made reference to on Instagram already, over the co...

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Episode 19 - with Jo Tutchener Sharp, Founder of Scamp & Dude from 2020-03-11T08:58:01

Scamp & Dude is one of the most commendable companies that I’ve come across since launching She can. She did. for so many reasons that I go on to explain in...

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Episode 18 - with Elsie Rutterford and Dominika Minarovic, Co-Founders of BYBI from 2020-03-04T08:27:14

With unapologetic plans to become the leading beauty brand in the market going forward, Elsie and Dominika's shared ambition for Listen

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Episode 17 - with Dr Lydia Yarlott, Founder of Pando from 2020-02-19T08:44:18

Given that she delivers babies in her role as an NHS paediatrician one day and handles a multi-million pound funding round the next, it's safe to say that thirty-year old Dr Lydia Yarlott isn't ...

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Episode 16 - with Lucy Elliott, Co-Founder of Creighton's Chocolaterie from 2020-02-13T08:27:10

Think running a chocolate company would be all fun and games girls?!


Think again!


This week, I had the pleasure of delving into the business story belonging to the F...

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Episode 15 - with Eloise Frank, Co-Founder of The Big London Bake from 2020-02-05T08:16:16

I shouldn't have favourites should I (?!) but there's something about the concept behind Eloise's business that you can't help but love, so I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a tad bit more excited...

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Episode 14 - with Charlotte Jones, Founder of Charlotte Elizabeth from 2020-01-29T08:27:50

At 25, Charlotte Jones has overcome more hardships in the past decade than many of us do in a lifetime and yet in the midst of it all, managed to launch, run and grow what has become the iconic ...

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Episode 13 - SPECIAL EPISODE on all things tax returns, book keeping and preparing for that good old self assessment deadline! from 2020-01-20T09:49:51

Sounds like a wild bonus episode, I know, but roll with me here girls!


It can't come as a surprise to you all that preparing for tax returns, filing for self assessment and good old bo...

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Episode 12 - with Lauren Mead, Co-Founder of TeamO Marine from 2020-01-15T09:52:58

I remember when the email from today’s guest came through. The subject line read, ‘Duchess of Cambridge wears British made lifejacket by brother-sister start up’ and being the hardcore royalist ...

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Episode 11 - with Julia Franckh, Founder of Let Me Be Franckh from 2020-01-08T08:20:09

Quite simply, the woman is seriously smart! Having studied cognitive science followed by a masters in social psychology at Brown University in the States, Julia is a self-confessed geek who impo...

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Episode 10 - with Lara Goodison & Tiffany Ceri, Co-Founders of Brush & Bubbles from 2019-11-26T08:36:29

I don't know about you but any woman that makes a profitable business from painting and drinking prosecco, is a wise, wise woman if you ask me..!

From Tiff and Lara's hilarious mem...

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Episode 9 - with Jessica Blackler, Founder of Jecca Blac from 2019-11-15T08:35:52

Suffice to say, this woman is pretty damn incredible! From how she grew a dedicated client base of transwomen who went on to influence her entire Jecca Bl...

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Episode 8 - with Sarah Richard, Founder of Girls That Scuba from 2019-11-05T07:46:06

From Girls That Scuba diving trips around the world, a paid membership community which fights back against 'pink tax' and the Girls That Scuba merch...

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Episode 7 - with Dior Bediako, Founder of Pepper Your Talk from 2019-10-22T07:10:05

From her advice on 'socialising' business ideas and building a network before you launch; how she’s funded Pepper Your Talk and  Listen

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Episode 6 - with Emily Robertson, Founder of Roundwood Gin from 2019-10-09T07:27:53

Having first met Emily when her company, Roundwood Gin agreed to be the all-important G&T sponsor at the Birmingham leg of July’s Midweek Mingl...

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Episode 5 - with Rosie Florence Parkes, Founder of Florence London from 2019-10-01T07:02:18

I’ve known today’s guest since the early days of She can. She did. and over the past two years her brand has been on quite a journey. Having launched wh...

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Episode 4 - with Kerrie-Anne Bradley, Founder of Pilates At Your Desk from 2019-09-20T07:39:35

As someone that once upon a time used to commute into London and walk from Euston to my office in Haymarket twice daily, I have battled with the fact that - my morning workout aside - I sit on m...

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Episode 3 - with Christalena Vraila, Founder of Mr Highline from 2019-09-13T07:28:25

On this week’s episode, I got to chat to Christalena Vraila, the unapologetically ambitious, twenty something Founder of Mr Highline – the creative agency b...

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Episode 2 - with Selma Nicholls, Founder of Looks Like Me from 2019-09-06T07:14:43

Gosh, this woman is nothing short of incredible! Not many people would sell their home to fund their business but that’s exactly what inspirational, single mum-of-one, Selma Nicholls did to turn...

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Episode 1 - with Kate Hamilton & Emily Ames, Co-Founders of Sonder & Tell from 2019-08-23T07:36:32

From battling imposter syndrome behind the scenes, learning to establish boundaries with clients and defend their worth to the steps they took in the early days to cement their brand, carve out ...

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Episode 20 - with Molly Masters, Founder of Books That Matter from 2019-08-15T07:24:01

How is it the end of series one already girls!? I know I sound like a broken record but honestly, where is this year going?

We're ending series one on a high though because this we...

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Episode 19 - with Daniela Paredes Fuentes, Co-Founder of Gravity Sketch from 2019-07-31T06:57:18

In today's episode, I got to chat to a female founder whose intelligence and creativity genuinely blew me away whilst we spoke and continues to astound me every time I try and wrap my head aroun...

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Episode 18 - with Gabby Wickham and Shirley Leigh-Wood Oakes, Co-Founders of WickerWood from 2019-07-19T07:27:49

I have so much respect for the two ladies that I got to chat to on this week’s episode because the company that they run together (formerly known as WickerW...

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Episode 17 - with Jana Pavasovic, Founder of The Completist from 2019-06-28T07:06:28

I've admired Jana's brand from afar for a while now so when a potential interviewee dropped out late the night before our planned recording (for completely understandable reasons) and I had a me...

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Episode 16 - with Pippa Murray, Founder of Pip & Nut from 2019-06-14T07:24:34

Having first thought of the idea for Pip & Nut whilst training for a marathon at the age of 24, Pippa's come a long, long way since she initially started selling her market-leading nut butte...

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Episode 15 - with Angelica Malin, Founder of About Time Magazine from 2019-06-05T06:53:27

From her experience managing the ever-growing success of the business and why she decided to scale back in recent months to rediscover and prioritise the joy in the job at hand; unveiling what s...

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Episode 14 - with Celia Pool, Co-Founder of DAME from 2019-05-30T07:36:10

Having struggled to secure investment the traditional way – turns out investors who are typically male and over sixty, couldn’t see the business potential for a sustainable period product that w...

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Episode 13 - with Gabi Cox, Founder of Chroma Stationery from 2019-05-23T07:36:18

Oh how I adore this lady! I've admired Gabi for ages now and fell a bit in love with her when she spoke at the first Bristol Midweek Mingle in October 2018 so knew from the minute I lau...

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Episode 12 - with Lauren Aston, Founder of Lauren Aston Designs from 2019-05-14T18:30:08

Having launched Lauren Aston Designs  four years ago with a range of handmade chunky knits that are quite simply fabulous, Lauren's company...

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Episode 11 - with Rachel Burgess, Founder of Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique from 2019-05-10T06:16:53

As a farmers daughter born and raised on a free-range chicken farm in Aberystwyth, Rachel was raised to appreciate the importance of knowing where a product comes from, the value of supporting y...

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Episode 10 - with Rosie Davies-Smith, Founder of LFA and PR Dispatch from 2019-04-30T09:43:17

Having first interviewed Rosie when I launched She can. She did. back in August 2017, the two of us caught up over a glass of wine last fortnight to chat about everything she’s been up to behind...

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Episode 9 - with Rebecca Tembo, Founder of Rebecca Tembo from 2019-04-25T21:31:33

I first met Rebecca when she started coming along to The Midweek Mingles in London and after exchanging a few DMs thereafter, it didn't take me long to realise that I wanted to intervie...

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Episode 8 - with Sophie Tea, Founder of Sophie Tea Art from 2019-04-16T18:16:42

Gosh, this woman is a bit of a legend! In the 8th episode of the series, I sat down for a chat with the Manchester-born, London-based artist behind the self-titled art empire that is  Listen

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Episode 7 - with Charlotte Pearce, Founder of Inkpact from 2019-04-03T12:05:36

Discussing  everything from the early days of Inkpact when Charlotte first thought of the concept and how she went about scaling the idea later down the l...

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Episode 6 - with Olivia Wollenberg, Founder of Livia's from 2019-03-20T07:38:40

I first met Olivia when she agreed to speak on the panel at the launch of The Midweek Mingles back in April 2018 and have since watched her incredible brand go from strength to strength...

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Episode 5 - with Jess MacIntyre & Natalie Moores, Co-Founders of Mac & Moore from 2019-02-28T05:30

This week I got to sit down for a chat with the wonderful Jess MacIntyre and Natalie Moores – aka. the Ant and Dec of the marketing world and Co-Founders of Listen

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Episode 4 - with Heidi May, Founder of Aesthetic Laundry from 2019-02-22T07:20:25

Imagine two women sat on two chairs surrounded by a whole lot of excess material draped around us, having a good old chuckle and you'll have a good idea of what the recording of this episode loo...

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Episode 3 - with Susan Thirakornratch, Founder of One Earth Organics from 2019-02-18T07:58:33

It's always handy when I don't have to travel too far for an interview and this week was perhaps the shortest trip to date! (Think five minutes down the road from me and your on the right track!...

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Episode 2 - with Sarah Owusu, Self-taught artist and Founder of Owusuism from 2019-02-06T18:26:56

In the second episode of the series, Fi sits down to chat with twenty-seven-year-old Sarah Owusu, aka. the incredible self-taught artist behind Owusuism.

Discussing everything from...

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Episode 1 - Alice Benham, "Accidental Entrepreneur" and Digital Marketing Coach from 2019-01-30T18:15:22

To set the scene for this episode, I'd initially planned to interview Alice in a random meeting room that I'd booked in Farringdon. It was the first ...

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She can. She did. from 2019-01-27T16:15:37

A little insight into the She can. She did. story so far and what you can expect from listening along with me, Fiona Grayson (hello!) as I sit down with some of the UK's most inspiring, young fe...

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