From smashing stereotypes to breaking records, with Josh Patterson, Ultra Athlete, Broadcaster & Mental Health Campaigner
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a conversation that teaches us all what can be achieved when we refuse to let others define ...
The magnitude of what can be achieved when you refuse to settle, with Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley CH, Technology Pioneer, Businesswoman & Philanthropist
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A child refugee, tech pioneer, philanthropist, businesswoman, mother and true trailblazer, Dame Step...
Why being niche is the key to building a brand of the future, with Jens Knoop, founder of Knoops
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jens Knoops is a man who is obsessed with chocolate. After starting his brilliant artisan hot chocol...
The Man Behind the Model with David Gandy, founder of David Gandy Wellwear
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holly’s guest this week is a fascinating one, David Gandy, a man whose image is synonymous with hi...
Holly’s Christmas Special 2021
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time already - Holly’s Christmas special! Every festive season, Holly sits down an...
The greatest micro-sculptor with the biggest heart, with Dr Willard Wigan MBE, creator of the world’s smallest sculptures.
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Holly has one of her most thought provoking and emotional conversations yet, with Dr Will...
The Great British Role Model, with Nadiya Hussain MBE, Chef, Author, and TV Presenter
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nadiya Hussain MBE is a woman whose journey and whose words are seared into the consciousness of all...
Unlocking Talent, Stitching Hope, with Katy Emck OBE, Founding Director of Fine Cell Work
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a captivating conversation, Katy Emck OBE delves into her inspirational story as Founding Directo...
Building a world famous beauty empire, then starting all over again, with Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown and Jones Road Beauty
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In one of Holly’s most anticipated interviews, she speaks to her heroine Bobbi Brown about her inf...
Specsavers co-founder Dame Mary Perkins on the benefits of leading with vision
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly speaks with Dame Mary Perkins, co-founder of one of the nation’s most beloved bran...
The art of using business to change lives with Becky Sheraidah founder of Arthouse Unlimited
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How could each of us channel our passions into a cause for good? That’s exactly what Becky Sheraid...
Building the ultimate family business, with Sir John Timpson, owner of Timpson
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Timpson, chairman and owner of Timpson is the very embodiment of building a business with f...
Stitching the future, crafting a community with Tilly Walnes, founder of Tilly and the Buttons
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A story of how a little true passion can snowball into a triumphant business, Tilly Walnes, founder ...
How to change the world with your brand, with David Hieatt, founder of Howies, The Do Lectures and Hiut Denim
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“There are 18 inches between your head and your heart,” David tells us, as he seeks to demystify...
S12: Navigating the juggle to build a brand with Rochelle Humes, Singer, TV Presenter and Founder
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly speaks with singer, TV presenter, and female founder Rochelle Humes. A woman of man...
S12: Rewriting the Ready Meal Book with Charlie Bigham founder of Charlie Bigham’s
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Holly talks with Charlie Bigham, founder of Charlie Bigham’s ready meals. A bra...
S12: Finding your niche, with Neal Whittington founder of Present & Correct
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lifelong obsession was ignited when Neal Whittington was given a £7 WHSmith voucher as a child. ...
S12: Dream it, Create it, with Lucy Sparrow, founder of Sew Your Soul
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a mantra that it is the energy you put in, that will see you succeed, artist Lucy Sparrow is th...
S12: Making the ordinary extraordinary, with Anya Hindmarch CBE
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anya Hindmarch has forever been one of Holly’s biggest inspirations. Not only as a fashion accesso...
S11: Growing a good life, with Florence and James Kennedy, founders of Petalon
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is an absolute ode to doing what you love. Florence and James Kennedy, founders ...
S11: Mental resilience as a winning formula, with Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympic Champion & Femtech Entrepreneur
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is the epitome of female strength. Not only physically, but mentally resil...
S11: The power of vulnerability, with Anna Mathur, psychotherapist, speaker and author
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Conversations of Inspiration sees Holly speak with psychotherapist, speaker...
S11: Know your value, with Natalie Campbell, CEO of Belu Water
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Campbell, CEO of Belu Water is the very embodiment of female empowerment. After deciding at...
S11: How to future proof our high streets, with James Daunt, founder of Daunt Books
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly speaks to James Daunt, founder of Daunt Books and CEO of Waterstones. James is a...
S11: You can't make a science out of creativity, with designer and founder, Jenny Packham
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Conversations of Inspiration Holly talks to designer and founder Jenny P...
S11: Through creativity comes regeneration, with Anna Lewis, founder of Sketchy Muma
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding personal fulfilment through creativity and regenerating after times of darkness define this ...
S11: Self belief and taking risks, with modern day ‘Journey Man’ Ben Fogle
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Self belief, taking risks and a lust for finding the path less travelled defines this week’s Conve...
S11: Growing a mission led business from the ground up, with Sebastian Pole co-founder of Pukka Herbs
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a passion for herbs into one of the most pioneering and sustainable companies of our...
S11: The secret to building an iconic beauty brand, with Liz Earle MBE
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a strong mission to share her passion for the power of botanicals, Liz Earle MBE has revoluti...
S10 Ep100: Living a life less ordinary, with Holly Tucker MBE, founder of Holly & Co
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we celebrate the 100th episode of Conversations of Inspiration. In her most in depth and p...
S10: From supermodel to pub landlady, with Jodie Kidd, Supermodel & Entrepreneur
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare and candid conversation, Jodie Kidd shares with Holly her journey. A journey full of twist...
S10: Changing the craft landscape, with Sophie Sellu, founder of Grain & Knot
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly talks to Sophie Sellu, founder of Grain & Knot. Born from a love of nature and t...
S10: Taking responsibility to build a life you love with Jake Humphrey, broadcaster and founder
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A familiar face across our TVs, this week broadcaster and founder, Jake Humphrey shares a rare insig...
S10: Holly’s Christmas Special 2020
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive special, Holly revisits some of her favourite interviews and guests from 2020. Delvi...
S10: Flourishing in a traditional industry, with Aron Gelbard, co-founder of Bloom & Wild
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly speaks with Aron Gelbard, co-founder of Bloom & Wild. A founder passionate about...
S10: Pioneering a literary revolution, with Andy Hunter, founder of Bookshop.org
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode with Andy Hunter, founder of Bookshop.org, brings us a modern day David vs Golia...
S10: Building an ethical chocolate empire, with Angus Thirlwell, co-founder of Hotel Chocolat
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the son of the founder of Mr Whippy, perhaps Angus Thirlwell was always destined to build his own...
S10: Challenging the conventional by curating beauty, with Alexia Inge, co-founder of Cult Beauty
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a business by challenging the conventional? In this episode, Alexia Inge shares her...
S10: Championing charitable change through creative imagination, with Alistair Hall and Kirsty Telford
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hidden behind a secret door, in a fantastical shop, lies an ingenious organisation that is unlocking...
S9: Building legacy through passion with Sir Tim Smit KBE, founder of The Eden Project - part 2
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The final and truly inspiring installment of a conversation that Holly believes will fundamentally c...
S9: Building legacy through passion, with Sir Tim Smit KBE, founder of The Eden Project - part 1
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation that Holly believes will fundamentally change your life - a brilliant, straight talki...
S9: Fighting for fairness and equality, with Samantha Renke
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Renke has written her own remarkable story by living with huge tenacity, courage and determ...
S9: Designing with purpose, with Wayne Hemingway MBE
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Purpose and building a brand with integrity is at the very heart of this inspiring conversation with...
S9: Living a colourful and creative life, with Annie Sloan
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Named one of Britain's most influential female designers, Annie has always been passionate about art...
S9: Pioneering change for future generations, with Kristin Hallenga, founder of CoppaFeel!
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you navigate being diagnosed with incurable cancer aged just 23? And not just navigate it, bu...
S9: Finding ‘the gap’ and redefining a sector, with Taymoor Atighetchi, founder of Papier
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really possible to carve a new genre within a sector dominated by huge brands? Well, Taymoor A...
S9: Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur, with Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the secret to entrepreneurial success after success - ‘failure’ says Marcia. From gro...
S9: Turning past failures into future success, with Will Beckett, co-founder of Hawksmoor
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hawksmoor is a restaurant built on strong values but how do you experience fast growth and retain th...
S9: Turning Obstacles into Opportunity with Kanya King CBE, founder of the MOBO Awards
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of the MOBO awards, Kanya King CBE, is an entrepreneur synonymous with breaking down barrier...
S8: Creating a Cult Brand with a Conscience with the founders of Lucy & Yak
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the key to unlocking long term societal change is with businesses who have purpose, then Lucy &am...
S8: Empowering Women of Colour Through Product Innovation with Ade Hassan MBE, Founder of Nubian Skin
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is rare, in this day and age, that a truly new and innovative product is brought to the market, p...
S8: Solving Societal issues with ‘Good’ Business, with Paul Lindley OBE, founder Ella’s Kitchen
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does a child’s food brand become the gold standard in innovation and social purpose and a lead...
S8: Cheerleading change through art, with Rebecca Strickson, Award-Winning Illustrator and Designer
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered as a small business if you should share your personal views or keep it strictly busine...
S8: Being a beacon of light in the face of adversity with Deborah James of Bowel Babe
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does living with cancer do to your perspective on life? If Deborah James is anything to go by, ...
S8: Empowering women in the bedroom & the board room with Jacqueline Gold CBE, CEO of Ann Summers
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a strong mission to empower women in the boardroom as well as the bedroom, Jacquline revolution...
S8: From Tragedy to Triumph, using business to create a lasting legacy with Rob and Paul Forkin, Founders of Gandys
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tough times don’t last, tough people do - are the words shared in this episode by Rob and Paul, th...
S8: From Counter Girl to the Most Powerful Woman in the Beauty Industry with Caroline Hirons, Skincare expert, Author & YouTuber
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does a beauty counter girl, become the beauty industry’s most powerful women at 50? This week...
S8: From the streets to the House of Lords, through the power of business with Lord John Bird MBE, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Big Issue
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A funny, straight-talking and brilliant storyteller, John’s journey will have you enraptured from ...
S8: The future of business is flexible with Anna Whitehouse, Journalist and Founder of Mother Pukka
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The recent months have moved the conversation around flexible working forward at a dramatic pace, bu...
S7: Selling your business to your employees to safeguard its future with Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded weeks before Covid-19 hit the UK - this episode is even more poignant as Holly and Guy Sing...
S7: Creating a magical empire with MinaLima founders Eduardo Lima & Miraphora Mina, designers on Harry Potter
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like, to be entrusted with the creative legacy, of one of the world’s most famous stori...
S7: Changing history for women with activist, journalist and author Caroline Criado-Perez OBE
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a society filled with hidden inequality, how do you a) recognise it and b) make ‘change’? B...
S7: Conquering fear and breaking gender stereotypes with firefighter & psychologist Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The fuel of entrepreneurial spirit can be transformative - this is never truer than in the story of ...
S7: Exam failure to multi-millionaire hotelier with The Pig Hotels founder Robin Hutson
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dubbed 'Britain's most influential hotelier', Robin Hutson, founder of the iconic PIG hotels, left s...
S7: Pioneer of the Fairtrade movement with Green & Black's founder Jo Fairley, Live in Harrogate
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A pioneer of the fair trade and organic food movement, Jo Fairley launched Green and Black's with th...
S7: The story behind building an iconic British fashion brand with founder of Mulberry, Roger Saul
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building an international brand selling hundred of millions of pounds work of fashion, from humble b...
S7: Reimagining retail space with Alice Mayor, founder of We Built This City
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although the future of retail may seem unsure, Alice Mayor (We Built This City) believes now is the ...
S7: Building a vegan empire from the virtual world with BOSH! founders Ian Theasby and Henry Firth
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where the digital landscape gives everyone the opportunity to build a business, how do yo...
S6: Holly's Christmas Special 2019: Part 2 of 2
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode of the year, and the conclusion to this 2 part festive special - concluding w...
S6: Holly's Christmas Special 2019: Part 1 of 2
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Holly's best bits! These two extra special bonus episodes are for you to enjoy over the festive...
S6: Revolutionising the way we eat with Mindful Chef founders Myles Hopper and Giles Humphries
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Holly meets Mindful Chef Founders Myles and Giles this week for a wonderfully inspirational intervie...
S6: Building a business to live the Good Life with Sir Charlie Gladstone, founder of Pedlars and The Good Life Festival
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode was recorded in front of a live audience in the glorious Edinburgh, with Charlie...
S6: Taking care of your mental health, whilst running a business, with Owen O’Kane
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Owen O'Kane, author of Ten to Zen and a trained Psychologist, joins Holly at the Holly & Co HQ f...
S6: Want to make millions but also make a difference? Hear how Henrietta Morrison did it (founder of Lily’s Kitchen)
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Henrietta Morrison of Lily’s Kitchen (a pet food range made from the best of British ingredients) ...
S6: Emma Bridgewater shares the highs and lows of building a timeless brand from scratch
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Bridgewater is known best for her iconic style, mixing Britishness & wittiness with beautif...
S6: Raising strong girls, whilst building a business with the founder of Muthahood, Gemma Metcalfe-Beckers
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gemma Metcalfe-Beckers, founder of Muthahood, talks to Holly about her business' main mission - empo...
S6: Monetising your Craft with Donna Wilson
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Wilson, aptly named ‘Designer of the Year’ at Elle Decoration’s British Design Awards, h...
S6: The Secret to Creative Collaborations with Tatty Devine founders Rosie Wolfenden & Harriet Vine
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie Wolfenden & Harriet Vine founded their handmade jewellery company Tatty Devine in 1999 ver...
S6: The power in believing in your dreams, with Dame Kelly Holmes
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is highly emotionally charged, as Dame Kelly Holmes discusses the challenges she...
S6: 51. The Congregation Of Inspiration 2019 LIVE Special
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a LIVE special podcast from The Congregation of Inspiration 2019. The 12 ho...
S5: Turning craft into commerce, with Rob Ryan, Artist
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Conversations of Inspiration was recorded LIVE at St Mary’s Church in Mar...
S5: Pioneering a movement in affordable art, with Will Ramsay, founder of The Affordable Art Fair
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration Holly meets Will Ramsay - founder of the Affordable Art Fa...
S5: Turning a niche into a global success, with Alan Keery, co-founder of Cereal Killer Cafe
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration Holly meets Alan Keery, co-founder of The Cereal Killer Ca...
S5: Sipsmith’s founders Fairfax Hall and Sam Galsworthy explain the vision it took to set up the first independent gin distillery in 200 years
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly made the short journey down the road to the beautif...
S5: Doing good with business, LIVE with Mark Constantine OBE, co-founder of Lush
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience of 300 in the beautiful surroundings of Manche...
S5: Mapping out a business in happiness, with Tina Bernstein, founder of Mapology Guides
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly meets Tina Bernstein, founder of Mapology Guides. ...
S5: Fearne Cotton, founder of Happy Place, on how you can find joy by being really truly ‘you’
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration Holly speaks to Fearne Cotton, founder of Happy Place. ...
S5: Serving up street food to transform our cities, with Petra Barran, founder of KERB
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Holly meets passionate and inspiring Petra Barran, the founder of KERB. Throughout ...
S5: Creating the future of retail, with Roger Wade, founder of Boxpark
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly meets Roger Wade, the founder of Boxpark, - to hear about his mission to use his bus...
S5: Find your identity and make that your brand LIVE, with Levi Roots, founder of Reggae Reggae Sauce
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in Bristol for the second date on our live tou...
S4: Balancing commercial with creative, with Alex Monroe, founder of Alex Monroe Jewellery
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly speaks to jeweller Alex Monroe at his ‘buzzing’...
S4: How to zig when the world zags, with Sir John Hegarty, founder of BBH & The Garage Soho
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Holly meets the legendary Sir John Hegarty, founder of BBH advertising agency and T...
S4: Breaking new ground in business, with Sahar Hashemi OBE, co-founder of Coffee Republic
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly talks to the incredible Sahar Hashemi OBE, founder of Coffee Republic. Launched in ...
S4: Happiness is running a business doing what you love, LIVE with Thomasina Miers OBE, founder of Wahaca
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode was recorded in front of a live audience of 300 people in central London for the...
S4: Making your creative mark, with Eleanor Tattersfield, founder of Marby & Elm
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly speaks to Eleanor Tattersfield, founder of Marby an...
S4: Darjeeling Express’ founder Asma Khan, shares her remarkable journey and why she’s so passionate about empowering women
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Holly meets Asma Khan, founder of the restaurant Darjeeling Express. An episode filled...
S4: Advice from Britain’s most-successful start up investor, with Tom Teichman, co-founder of The Garage Soho
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly speaks to investor Tom Teichman, the founder of Spark Ventures & The Garage Soho...
S4: Crafting a future doing what you love, with Alice Gabb, artist and illustrator
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly meets Alice Gabb - a self taught calligrapher who n...
S4: People are the most important thing in business, with Keith Abel, founder of Abel & Cole
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly meets Keith Abel, founder of Abel & Cole. A ...
S4: Building a strong brand in the digital age, with Rita Clifton CBE, founder of BrandCap
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Conversations of Inspiration Holly meets the ‘Queen of Brand’ Rita Clifton CBE. ...