Conversations of Inspiration

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Conversations of Inspiration brings you life changing wisdom along with heartbreaking stories of resilience, tenacity and triumph. Since launching two small business marketplaces (Holly & Co and notonthehighstreet), Holly Tucker MBE has spoken with more than 175 founders, creatives and entrepreneurs on this podcast who have been vulnerable enough to share what it really took to get them where they are today, with warmth and wisdom. Prepare to be inspired.

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Recent Episodes
  • Jay Blades MBE, presenter, social enterpriser & furniture restorer, on the beauty of repairing communities through craft
    Mar 18, 2024 – 01:02:21
  • Perry Haydn Taylor, on revolutionising how we think about brand
    Mar 11, 2024 – 01:18:12
  • Dame Sarah Storey DBE, on leaving a legacy of determination, resilience and triumph
    Mar 4, 2024 – 01:04:41
  • Elvis & Kresse Wesling CBE, founders of Elvis & Kresse, on the power of circular businesses
    Feb 26, 2024 – 01:16:53
  • Antonia & Jonny Philp, founders of Nursem, on passion, purpose and The Nursem Promise
    Feb 19, 2024 – 01:00:54
  • Alex Head, founder of Social Pantry, on creating a recipe for social change
    Feb 12, 2024 – 01:09:01
  • Stuart Trevor, founder of All Saints & Stuart Trevor, on changing the world through sustainable fashion
    Feb 5, 2024 – 01:20:05
  • Bryony Gordon, journalist and author, on the power of vulnerability
    Jan 29, 2024 – 01:12:40
  • Ruby Hammer MBE, beauty entrepreneur, on the beauty of embracing ageing and who we are
    Jan 22, 2024 – 01:08:07
  • Jools Oliver, children’s clothing designer, on finding happiness in everyday moments
    Jan 15, 2024 – 55:45
  • Holly’s Christmas Special 2023, on the incredible power of words
    Dec 18, 2023 – 49:48
  • Mike & Alison Battle, Founders of LaplandUK, on honouring the magic of childhood
    Dec 11, 2023 – 01:20:35
  • Patrick Grant, Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, on stitching communities together through fashion
    Dec 4, 2023 – 01:15:04
  • Jeanette Aurdal on finding success being who you were always meant to be
    Nov 27, 2023 – 01:05:17
  • Vanita Parti MBE on beauty, brows and breaking barriers
    Nov 20, 2023 – 01:06:31
  • Henry Fraser, Mouth Artist, Author & Speaker, on the remarkable power of the human spirit
    Nov 15, 2023 – 58:10
  • Joanna Jensen, founder of Childs Farm, on building a brand from a mother’s love
    Nov 6, 2023 – 01:12:23
  • Jane Shepherdson CBE, fashion pioneer, on using instinct to take Whistles and Topshop to the top
    Oct 30, 2023 – 01:05:18
  • Meredithe Stuart-Smith on crafting the magical world of Meri Meri
    Oct 23, 2023 – 01:08:36
  • Karen Millen OBE on building a fashion empire from £100
    Oct 16, 2023 – 01:10:48
  • Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, on how to navigate the new beauty landscape
    Jun 26, 2023 – 01:06:15
  • Rebuilding your body, mind and life after cancer, with Rosamund Dean, journalist, author and speaker
    Jun 19, 2023 – 01:06:54
  • Taking on the soft drinks giants, and winning with wonky fruit, with Alex Wright and Jack Scott, founders of DASH Water
    Jun 12, 2023 – 01:07:02
  • The new meaning of ‘United’ with Rio Ferdinand OBE, sportsman, broadcaster and campaigner
    Jun 5, 2023 – 01:10:51
  • The transformative power of pursuing your passion, with Kitty and Al Tait, founders of Kitty’s Kits, The Orange Bakery and Breaducation
    May 30, 2023 – 01:06:24
  • Turning the page on a traumatic past, with DJ Fat Tony, DJ, author and artist
    May 22, 2023 – 01:04:10
  • Having the courage to test life’s limits and learn, with Tanya Sarne OBE, founder of Ghost
    May 15, 2023 – 01:03:07
  • Using your passion to mould your future, with Keith Brymer Jones, British designer, master potter, author and Great Pottery Throw Down judge
    May 9, 2023 – 01:02:08
  • Building a joyful British brand, with Cath Kidston Padgham MBE, founder of Cath Kidston
    May 2, 2023 – 55:08
  • Using a life changing moment to change lives, with Sophie Morgan, TV presenter, author, inclusive travel expert and disability campaigner
    Apr 24, 2023 – 01:04:42
  • The benefits of growing older and wiser, with Johnnie Boden CBE, founder of Boden
    Mar 20, 2023 – 58:12
  • A tribute to Jacqueline Gold CBE
    Mar 17, 2023 – 53:30
  • Leading a chocolate revolution, with Chantal Coady OBE, founder of The Chocolate Detective
    Mar 13, 2023 – 01:09:50
  • How women can thrive through all seasons, with Baroness Ruth Rogers CBE, co-founder of The River Cafe
    Mar 6, 2023 – 47:53
  • Making stuff better and making better stuff, with Mark Shayler, Thinker, Doer, Creator, Speaker and Author
    Feb 27, 2023 – 01:19:31
  • Rankin (Photographer, Director and Humanitarian), on being so much more than your labels
    Feb 20, 2023 – 01:30:13
  • Banishing the taboos surrounding womanhood, with Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut
    Feb 13, 2023 – 01:16:24
  • Changing the game for mental health, with Danny Gray, founder of War Paint and JAAQ
    Feb 6, 2023 – 01:01:32
  • The woman standing up to the social media giants...and winning, with Sue Fennessy, founder and CEO of WeAre8
    Jan 30, 2023 – 01:21:46
  • Overcoming trauma and unlocking pure happiness, with Goldie MBE, DJ, artist and actor
    Jan 23, 2023 – 01:05:40
  • Creating a female ecosystem, with Sharmadean Reid MBE, founder of The Stack World
    Jan 16, 2023 – 01:05:24
  • Nine uniquely beautiful roads to success - Holly’s round-up of Series 15
    Nov 28, 2022 – 38:03
  • Turning grey into technicolour, through the magic of Christmas, with Polar Post’s founder, Charlotte Wood
    Nov 21, 2022 – 01:13:05
  • Lightbulb Moment 34: Why you should let lightbulb moments shape your life, with the founder of Abel & Cole, Keith Abel
    Nov 17, 2022 – 12:06
  • A business founded from grit and determination, with Nicola Elliott, founder of Neom Organics
    Nov 14, 2022 – 01:10:41
  • Lightbulb Moment 33: Liberating yourself from your past, with Dr. Edith Eger, Holocaust survivor, psychologist and author
    Nov 10, 2022 – 11:00
  • From small town girl to organic retail pioneer, with Renée Elliott, founder of Planet Organic, and co-founder of Beluga Bean
    Nov 7, 2022 – 01:11:02
  • Lightbulb Moment 32: Anya Hindmarch CBE shares the fine art of finding beauty in everything
    Nov 3, 2022 – 11:43
  • The overnight success that took over a decade to build, with Marisa Hordern, founder of Missoma
    Oct 31, 2022 – 01:09:02
  • Lightbulb Moment 31: How to solve your hardest problems with Lord John Bird MBE, founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Big Issue
    Oct 27, 2022 – 19:14
Recent Reviews
  • sfatkul
    Inspiration for every business owner!
    Such and amazing podcast and a great source of inspiration to anyone who’s thinking of or already building a business doing what they love! Thank you Holly!
  • Britchiclet
    Great Find
    Stumbled on Holly through Instagram which led me to the podcast and this was the first I have listened to ~ what a fantastic story/legacy This will be my dog walking listen to twice a day until I am caught up Hearing an accent from home in full on conversation about an interesting subject is an added bonus 🇬🇧😍🇬🇧
  • obacker19
    Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌
    Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate creative energy into the impact you want to have on the world, or just getting started as a business owner - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Holly does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving enterprise and life you can be proud of - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
  • Karen Baker
    Extremely Valuable for Entrepreneurs
    This podcast is absolutely brilliant. Holly manages to ask the right questions to get at the heart of what makes business owners/entrepreneurs tick and de-mystify it. As someone that has gone through a startup and now in growth stage I find this podcast one of the only sources of advice I really have. There is diversity in the speakers I would like to see more people talking that were in marketing or sales or maybe not on the high street though ;)
  • K_Willa
    So Inspiring
    As a young(ish) woman, trying to start her own business, I cannot put into words how highly valuable these podcasts are to me. Being able to hear other, successful, women (and men), share their advice, their highs, their lows, and just their stories, has been SO helpful and beyond inspiring! I’m late to the party and have been binge-listening and laughing and crying and feeling empowered. Thank you so much Holly!
  • CatherineMoore
    Insightful & British business
    Really enjoyed the first two episodes. Great brands and how they started. Love that you give so much info through an informal discussion
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