How To Start Up by FF&M

How to grow a brand with intent, Izipizi: Charles Brun

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Brun, co-founder of IZIPIZI, talks about how to start a brand from a simple idea and grow it into a global consumer business without losing si...

How to: build a truly consumer-led business, Nick Croft-Simon, White Rabbit

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Croft-Simon, is the co-founder & CEO of White Rabbit, the UK’s largest gluten free pizza brand & the No.1 contributor to growth in the ...

How to scale early by saying no: Dan Cray, PHIZZ

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dan Cray, founder & CEO of PHIZZ, talks about how to scale without losing your North Star, stay focussed and go global.After raisi...

How to make podcasting work for your business with Samantha Cusick

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Cusick is one of the most recognisable voices in hair & uses podcasting to deepen brand trust, create community, as well as accidentally ...

How to start, scale & stay married Marie du Petit Thouars & Matt Berkson, Maison Louis Marie

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of How To Start Up, I’m joined by Marie du Petit Thouars and Matthew Berkson - the founders and partners behind Maison Louis Ma...

How to use social media to grow your business, Sophie Paterson Interiors

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on How To Start Up, I’m joined by Sophie Paterson, founder of the internationally recognised design studio Sophie Paterson Interiors. Since la...

How to build a start a business & stay healthy, Rhian Stephenson, Artah

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on How To Start Up, I’m joined by Rhian Stephenson, nutritionist, naturopath and founder of ARTAH, the practitioner-led supplement brand built...

How To Start With No Experience, Andy Varley, Insanity Group

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Varley started Insanity at just 17 years old & has since grown it into a multifaceted business spanning artist management, brand partnerships...

12 How to be more productive & less stressed, Emily Austen

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy found that 96% of UK entrepreneurs admit to ‘bottling up’ the stress of running their bu...

11 How to harness your cycle, Le'Nise Brothers

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Le’Nise Brothers is a leading nutritionist & yoga teacher specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle. Le’Nise’s firs...

10 How to love your business finances, Rachel Harris, Accountant She

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Harris is passionate about financial well-being & running values-led businesses. Rachel has created a modern, cloud‑focused accountancy ...

9 How to build emotionally intelligent teams, Daisy Bird

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy Bird, founder of BIRD PR, leads with a deep belief in the power of culture, emotional intelligence & building a people-first business. After...

8 How to build personal brand, Eshita Kabra-Davies, By Rotation

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eshita Kabra-Davies is the founder & CEO of By Rotation. Eshita founded the platform in 2019 to challenge the notion that ownership was not the on...

7 How to protect your sleep, Prof Russell Foster CBE, FRSB, FMedSci, FRS

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience & the Head of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford as we...

6 How to improve your mobility, Tim Blakey

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from physio, Tim Blakey, creator of PRIME BODY.  Born from his own health and fitness challenges and overcoming training inj...

5 How to balance work with a healthy diet with Jenna Hope

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenna Hope, registered nutritionist and founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition helps implement beneficial nutrition strategies, through a combination of talk...

4 How to manage stress with breathwork, Jamie Clements

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Clements, founder of The Breath Space: using breathing techniques to overcome anxiety and panic attacks, Jamie discovered the extensive benefits...

3 How to avoid burnout, Nina Nesdoly

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a workplace stress and burnout prevention consultant, Nina Nesdoly, Nina shares her advice on maintaining a work/life balance, identifying stress t...

2 How to manage your mental health, Matt Johnson

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Broadcaster & Mental Health Ambassador, Matt Johnson for a grounded, practical conversation about letting go of a...

1 How to manage imposter syndrome, Hamish Mackay-Lewis

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Mackay-Lewis shares his advice on how to understand your imposter syndrome, explains why it is actually an experience rather than a syndrome an...

Trailer: 12 Days of Christmas - your guide to health & wellness this festive period

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year draws to a close, many founders feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin - while being told to relax, be festive, and switch off, b...

How to bootstrap your business, Aimee Connolly, Sculpted by Aimee

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of How To Start Up dives into the reality of building a business from the ground up or bootstrap, so without investors, without a bi...

How to manage a portfolio career, The Women's Chapter, Michelle de Klerk

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by the brilliant Michelle Pughe-Parry de Klerk, founder of The Women’s Chapter, the UK’s first network for women in business ...

How to build a purpose-led brand, Siff Haider, Arrae

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Siff Haider one part of the co-founders due behind Arrae - the wellness brand that’s redefining the suppleme...

How to manage imposter syndrome as a founder, Ella McKay, FATSO

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ella McKay, founder of FATSO, the unapologetically bold, brilliant and beautiful chocolate brand shaking up th...

How to start in stealth mode, Candace Bertram, Studio88

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Candace Bertram, founder of Studio88, a fast-growing Pilates community in Birmingham. After opening her first ...

How to start your NPD, Jianne Jamil, DIOME

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jianne Jamil, founder of DIOME, a premium supplement brand developing science-backed formulas to support the d...

How to self-fund your startup, Neada Deters, Lesse

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Neada Deters, founder of LESSE, a skin care brand redefining beauty through simplicity, efficacy and sustainab...

How to restart after 30 years of success, Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, the world’s largest small group adventure travel company and a pioneer in community ...

How to embrace AI in your startup, Richard White, Fathom

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Richard White, founder of Fathom, the AI-powered meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarises your vi...

How to build an emotionally intelligent team, Daisy Bird, BIRD Travel PR

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Daisy Bird, founder of BIRD PR, a creative communications agency specialising in luxury travel and hospitality...

How to tackle your business finances, Rachel Harris, Accountant She

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’re joined by Rachel Harris, co-founder of striveX & founder of Accountant She. Passionate about financial well-being and runn...

How to start sustainably, Chloë Luxton, Bramley

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’re joined by Chloë Luxton, founder of Bramley. With sustainability as a top priority, this company is providing customers with b...

How to solve your own problem, Caragh Keen, SuperKeen

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we hear from Caragh Keane, founder of SUPERKEEN. A shock lupus diagnosis in 2021 turned her world upside down and sparked a radi...

How to build resilience in sales, Lauren Currie, UPFRONT

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business is tough & making sales in a challenging economic climate is even harder. So, resilience is key to keeping on track. But how ...

Jamila Brown | How to start over, speak up & lead with impact

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamila Brown is an American-German powerhouse who moved to London at 21 and after being told her life was “over” when she became a single mum at 2...

Emma & Kenny I Hip Pop: How to disrupt the soft drinks sector

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emma and Kenny, the co-founders of HipPop — a gut-friendly drinks brand that’s shaking up the soft drinks ai...

Lucie Macleod | How to sell through viral social media: The Hair Syrup story

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to How To Start Up, the podcast for anyone looking to start & scale their own business. I'm Juliet Fallowfield & today we’re di...

David Abrahamovitch | Grind: How to build a DTC brand

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand offers an incredible opportunity to connect with customers and foster long-term brand loyalty. But while the...

Laura Harnett | Seep: How to make sales sustainably

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PWC reports that over 80% of consumers are willing to pay higher prices for sustainably produced goods so environmental responsibility is clearly a lu...

Guy Blaskey I How to scale smart, lessons from a £30M exit

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business is a huge effort, but scaling it to new heights takes a great deal of skill. So, I wanted to hear from a serial founder who has no...

Kinga Wilewska | MUJO: How to bring a product to market

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to bringing a product to market, there are lots of aspects to consider before it reaches the shelves. To learn more, I wanted to hear f...

Lucy Goff | LYMA: How to find clients & generate loyalty

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As any founder needs to conquer their fear of sales I wanted to interview a founder who rapidly grew a new sector. After overcoming chronic illness, ...

Thea Green MBE, Nails.INC: How to generate sales overseas

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to generate sales overseas?With only 11.9% of UK SMEs exporting their goods & services internationally, more support is needed to help busines...

Bonus ep: How to be more productive in 2025

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for joining us for How To Start Up’s first panel event & first live recording of the podcast!  My name is Juliet, the host of How To ...

Molly Goddard & Joel Jeffery | Co-Founders of Desmond & Dempsey: How to sell luxury goods

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Selling any product is a skill but selling a product with a luxury price tag is a nuanced skill. As this season is focused on sales I wanted to interv...

George Veness | Founder & CEO of JAB Boxing Club: How to improve productivity through fitness

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PureGym reports that 66% of Britons don’t believe they look after their health as much as they should. Since good health is key to being productive,...

Invitation episode for listeners: join our panel event January 27th!

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Emily Austen, EMERGE & SMARTER, Anant Sharma: Matter Of Form & Eva Alexandridis, 111SKIN to learn their best productivity tips to help yo...

Eva Alexandridis | 111SKIN: How to balance productive work & family time

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know it’s important to rest, relax & recharge to ensure we’re as productive as possible, but how many founders actually prioritise this &am...

How to avoid digital overwhelm with Dr Kristy Goodwin, Neuro-Performance Scientist & Author

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

70% of us use phones for our work, yet we all know how much they distract us.  As productivity is crucial for any business I wanted to speak to an ex...

How to stay focused at work with Phil Nayna, Life & Performance Coach & Founder of Absolute Mind + Body

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amid a proliferation of workplace tech platforms, Unily reports 77% of UK employees consider notifications from digital tools distracting. Despite bei...

How to manage productivity & people with Anant Sharma, Founder & CEO of Matter Of Form

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK’s Chartered Management Institute has previously found that 41% of managers believe having direct reports increases their own productivity. So...

How to be more productive & less stressed with Emily Austen, Founder & CEO of EMERGE

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy found that 96% of UK entrepreneurs admit to ‘bottling up’ the stress of running their bu...

How to productively build and be purposeful with Asad Hamir Co-Founder of Klyk & Co-Founder of Ocushield

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s challenging enough to be productive while building one company. However, productively building multiple ventures at once requires incredible fo...

How to harness your hormones at work with Roxy & Margo Marrone, eyeam co-founders

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CIPD research shows that 67% of UK working women aged between 40 and 60 with menopausal symptoms had experienced a negative impact on their work, with...

How to grow a productive & happy team, Katharine Pooley, Founder & Executive President

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Zippia reporting that happy workers are 13% more productive than unhappy workers, clearly it’s crucial to maintain a supportive and welcoming c...

How to manage a portfolio career with Nnenna Onuba, Founder of LBB Skin

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Department for Education found in 2022 that 63% of UK adults hold multiple roles, demonstrating the extensiveness of the portfolio career. However...

How to scale your business efficiently with Nina Briance, Founder & CEO of CULT MIA

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UK productivity was ‘24% lower in 2023 than it would have been had it continued climbing at the rates seen before the global financial crisis’ acc...

How to build multiple brands with Hind Sebti, Founder of whind & Waldencast

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building, scaling and maintaining one brand is challenging. However, successfully creating multiple brands is a brilliant feat of focus and endurance....

How to build a dynamic brand with Henrietta Rix, Co-Founder of RIXO

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the UK fashion sector’s annual revenue estimated to be just under £60 billion, it is a highly competitive sector in which you need a strong br...

How to build your personal brand with Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder & CEO of By Rotation

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With 70% of respondents of a Forbes survey stating they believed personal branding is important, it’s clear that founders need to consider how they ...

How to build a digital brand with Lucinda Chambers & Serena Hood, Co-Founders of Collagerie

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building an engaging brand is one of the most challenging parts of starting a company. This is especially true in competitive sectors where you need t...

How to build an impactful brand with Titi Bello, Founder of Ori Lifestyle

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Edelman recently reported that ‘81% of consumers need to trust a brand to consider purchasing it’ so it is clear that brands which take time to bu...

How to create strong packaging for your brand, Randi Christiansen, CEO & Co-Founder Néccessaire

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Protega Global reporting that 77% of UK consumers believe brands should use ‘as little packaging as possible’, it’s important for new brand...

How to define your brand's audience, Aaron Chatterley, Co-Founder of indu & Feelunique

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Defining your target audience is key when building your brand as it’s so important to know who you’re selling your products or services to. In th...

How to establish your brand's voice: Millie Kendall OBE, The British Beauty Council

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With research showing 90% of marketers agree that brand language is vital for business success, your business needs to speak confidently and clearly. ...

How to build a print brand in a digital world with Lucy Cleland, Co-Founder & Editorial Director of Country & Town House

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear that print newspaper and magazine sales are declining as people switch to digital versions of their favourite titles. However, print sti...

How to define your mission, vision & purpose with Julian Parmiter, Co-Founder of Create Academy

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As defining your mission, vision and purpose statements is an important step when building a comprehensive brand for your business I was keen to speak...

How to build your brand organically through social with Estée Lalonde, CEO & Founder of MIRROR WATER

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Statista reporting there are 35 million Instagram users in the UK, social media platforms are a powerful tool to build brand awareness and conver...

How to create your brand story with Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black Tomato

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a brand story is a central part of building your overall brand identity. It’s crucial that your brand story is coherent and resonates with ...

How to exit, with Sherbet Founder Asher Moses

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once you’ve secured investment and used it to build and scale a profitable business, the time might be right to exit. However, when is the right tim...

How to maintain communication with your investors with Michelle Kennedy, Founder & CEO of Peanut

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Sifted reporting that European startup funding plummeted by 40% in 2023, maintaining open and transparent communication with your investors is vi...

How to leverage Dragons' Den with Déj Doherty, Co-Founder, The Wholeleaf Company

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With over 225 episodes of Dragons’ Den recorded so far, thousands of entrepreneurs have pitched their business ideas to leading investors. However, ...

How to pitch to Dragons' Den with Rohan Radhakrishnan, Co-Founder of Quarter

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With episodes of Dragons’ Den often reaching millions of UK viewers, the show is a brilliant platform for entrepreneurs to seek investment while pro...

How to pitch to an angel investor with Mathilde Lacombe, Co-Founder & President of AIME

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UK angel investors collectively invest £1.5 billion per year and are believed to be the largest source of investment for start-up and early-stage com...

How to pitch to a VC with Steve Tidball, founder of Vollebak

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has been reported that the value of UK venture capital deals in quarters one to three of 2023 fell by 43.1% year-on-year while the number fell by 2...

How to set up a investor data room with Laura Fullerton, Founder of Monk

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When raising investment, it’s important to present prospective investors with your financial information as clearly as possible. This is where a dat...

How to write a pitch deck for investors with Venetia Archer, Founder of Ruuby

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to Seedrs, investors spend an average of 3 minutes and 44 seconds reviewing a pitch deck so clearly, it’s crucial to create one that is su...

How to ask your investors for advice & support with Michael Tobin OBE

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Although securing cash is the key objective when raising investment, money isn’t the only thing to consider. Many investors can offer vital support ...

How to get your finances ready for investors with Daisy Knatchbull, Founder of The Deck

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having decided to raise investment for your business, it’s important to prepare your financials so that prospective investors can assess the inner w...

How to value your business with Ed Lee, Co-Founder of Bowbridge

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Valuing your business is one of the most important yet challenging aspects of raising investment. It’s important to be realistic while also not unde...

How to know when is the right time to seek investment with Jo Fairley, co-founder of Green & Blacks

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most challenging aspects is knowing when the right time is to seek investment for your company. If too early your business may not be ready...

How to meet investors with Francesca Smith, Founder of Frankie's

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Approaching and meeting investors can be one of the most daunting aspects when growing a company. From knowing where to find the right ones to craftin...

How to start a sustainable fashion brand with founder Aoife McNamara

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Barnardo's reporting that on average clothing items are only worn 7 times before they are thrown away, the fashion industry is clearly respo...

How to focus on the S in ESG with Rafael Museri co-founder of Selina

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When building a business from scratch, founders have an opportunity to consider the environmental impact of all their activities, including work trave...

How to create a sustainably minded supply chain with Emilie Holmes, Founder of Good & Proper Tea

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When starting and scaling your business, it’s important to consider the impact of your supply chain on not only the planet but also people too. 88% ...

How to pitch to sustainability journalist with Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey, Founder of VCH Style

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When starting a business, founders have the opportunity to start with a clean slate as well as start as they mean to go on. So the aim of this season ...

How to champion social responsibility with Alex Head, founder of Social Pantry

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable and ethical behaviour isn’t limited to environmental practices. It translates into all areas of business including providing opportuniti...

How to reduce plastic packaging in your startup with Joanna Jensen, Founder of Childs Farm

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The amount of plastic produced in a year is roughly the same as the entire weight of humanity. EarthDay.org reported that humans use about 1.2 million...

How to build a community around your business with Diana Stenbolt & Gemma Estrela, Co-Founders of Skindays

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people comment about how lonely becoming self-employed can be. Leaving behind regular structure and income is one thing, but also a lack of c...

How to prepare for B Corp certification, with founders of CYD Connects, Jenn McGarrigle, Mica Janiv & Aisling Connaughton

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from Jenn McGarrigle, Mica Janiv & Aisling Connaughton: the co-founders of  sustainability consultancy CYD Connects. Wit...

How to protect your sleep with Professor Russell Foster CBE, FRSB, FMedSci, FRS & author of Life Time

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and the Head of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at th...

How to manage imposter syndrome with Hamish Mackay-Lewis, leadership & life coach founder

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from Hamish Mackay-Lewis, founder of a leadership coaching company. Through his work, Hamish supports individuals to step int...

How to harness your cycle as a female founder with Le'Nise Brothers, founder of Eat Love Move

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from Le’Nise Brothers, a leading nutritionist and yoga teacher specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual...

How to avoid founder burnout with Nina Nesdoly, Founder of Workplace Clarity

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from Nina Nesdoly, founder of Workplace Clarity.  As a workplace stress and burnout prevention consultant, Nina draws on her...

How to build mobility into your working day with Tim Blakey, founder of PRIME BODY

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from physio and PT, Tim Blakey, creator of PRIME BODY, the affordable personal fitness training app that helps you progress a...

How to balance work with a healthy diet with Jenna Hope, Nutritionist and Founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear from Jenna Hope, registered nutritionist and founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition. Working with businesses and individuals, Jenna helps imple...

How to manage stress using breathwork with Jamie Clements, founder of The Breath Space

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from Jamie Clements, founder of The Breath Space. By using breathing techniques to overcome anxiety and panic attacks, Jamie ...

Season 7 Founder health, launch ep: How to protect your mental health with Matt Johnson, Founder The Checkin Co

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we hear from Matt Johnson, TV presenter and Founder of The Checkin, an online space to connect people to mental health specialists as ...

How to build a business inspired by family traditions with Akash and Nikita Mehta, Co-Founders of Fable & Mane

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode hear from Akash and Nikita Mehta, siblings and Co-Founders of renowned Ayurvedic haircare brand Fable & Mane. Inspired by their gr...