Brand Talks
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Which brands are making a positive difference to the world? From founders and leaders to strategists and creatives, the Brand Talks podcast spotlights and interviews the most innovative brands and examines how they strive to make their business a force for good.
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Episodes
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, The Black Farmer
October 12, 2021 10:15 - 52 minutes - 21.3 MBSarah chats to Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, Founder of The Black Farmer about everything from to finding comfort and inspiration as a child, through to self-belief, the importance of passion and finding and doing what you love.
Sara & Maria Trechman, Well&Truly
July 27, 2021 07:30 - 45 minutes - 18.5 MBSarah chats to co-founders and sisters-in-law; Sara & Maria Trechman of Well&Truly, the naughy’ish snack that has taken Tesco by storm and is shaking up the snacking category with its brave new branding.
Ivo Gormley, GoodGym
June 22, 2021 07:30 - 33 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode we chat to Ivo Gormley, founder of GoodGym, the community of runners, cyclists and walkers who combine getting fit with doing good.
Emma Vass, Ecotone
June 08, 2021 07:30 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MBThis week we chat to Emma Vass CEO of Ecotone UK – a B Corp certified business with a portfolio of well-known and much-loved household brands including Whole Earth, Kallo, Clipper Teas and Mrs Crimbles cakes & bakes.
Hele Väärsi, 9Plus1
May 25, 2021 07:30 - 48 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode we chat to Hele Väärsi co-founder of 9Plus1 – a newly launched baby-clothes subscription business – with its heart set on giving consumers a more sustainable option when it comes to making choices around clothing babies.
Ann Perkins, Perkier
May 11, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode we chat to Ann Perkins, founder of Perkier, a range of functional snack bars that's shaking up the free-from category, injecting some much-needed joy, colour, hope and goodness into this traditionally uninspiring sector.
Duncan Goose, One Water
April 27, 2021 07:30 - 44 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode we chat to Duncan Goose, founder of One, a water brand with a vision to change lives by giving millions of people across the developing world, access to clean, safe water.
Sue Fennessy, WeAre8
April 13, 2021 07:43 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode we chat to Sue Fennessy, founder and CEO of WeAre8 – a media company on a mission to challenge and turn the online advertising world on its head by injecting respect, transparency and large dose of good into an industry that has lost its way.
John Featherby, Shoremount
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode we chat about everything B Corp. John’s consultancy firm Shoremount was one of the founding B Corps in the UK. John is an Ambassador for B Lab, and he now helps and supports businesses to join the movement and become certified B Corps. If you’re a brand or business who is considering embarking on your own B Corp certification or if you’re keen to simply find out more, you will find this an insightful episode as John shares some great behind the scenes tips and practical advice.
James Rutter, COOK
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBJames is passionate about transparency and paints a realistic picture of the business while sharing details of COOK's community initiatives, B Corp status and social impact programmes with an understated modesty. James gives us an incredible and fascinating insight into this people-first brand.
John Steel, Cafédirect
March 02, 2021 18:07 - 42 minutes - 16.7 MBWe talk to John Steel from Cafédirect about how they’re making a profound difference to smallholder farmers across the world.
Kresse Wesling, Elvis & Kresse
October 26, 2020 15:52 - 42 minutes - 36.9 MBWe talk to Kresse Wesling from the amazing Elvis & Kresse to learn more about the broken, exploitative fashioan industry, the failures of capitalism and Elvis & Kresse’s learnings from the B Corp certification process.
Leah & Nikki, Ohne
July 17, 2020 09:48 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBWe talk to Leah & Nikki, founders of Ohne, the sustainable femcare brand, who set out from day one to remove the shame and stigma that still surrounds periods.
Rich Goldsmith, MOJU
June 20, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBRich Goldsmith from MOJU chats to us about all things people, planet and cold pressed juice shots.
Claire and Lucy, &SISTERS
May 13, 2020 20:57 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBClaire and Lucy, founders of &SISTERS talk to Sarah about how they created a truly ethical and sustainable feminine care brand by using natural materials that are kinder to our bodies and to our planet.
Elliot Coad, Offset Earth
April 22, 2020 06:43 - 49 minutes - 24.3 MBWe talk to Elliot Coad from Offset Earth to find out about his planet-friendly subscription model that taps into the carbon-offsetting power of trees.
Victoria Coe, KinKind
April 01, 2020 14:23 - 25 minutes - 9.87 MBVictoria Coe, founder of KinKind, the plastic-free hair and beauty brand talks about her journey to develop high quality, ethical products that are 'easy swaps' for all of us.
Matthew Pygott, Cannasa
March 04, 2020 12:23 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MBMatt Pygott from Cannasa tells us about the new CBD drink brand that he and his business partner Greg launched last summer.
Santiago Navarro, Garçon Wines
February 04, 2020 11:57 - 49 minutes - 23.4 MBWe talk to Santiago Navarro, CEO and Co-Founder of Garçon Wines to learn more about his ground-breaking innovations that are set to shake up the world of wine packaging.
James Dawson, Tea+
December 10, 2019 16:49 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBWe talk to James Dawson from Tea+ to learn about the impact that he and his wife Jade have made in the world of functional drinks – specifically with their vitamin-packed tea range.
Mart Drake-Knight, Teemill
November 25, 2019 13:15 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWe talk to Mart Drake-Knight from Teemill to find out how an eye-opening visit to a landfill site drove he and his brother to make sustainable fashion a reality. https://teemill.com
James Livingstone-Wallace, Quinola Mothergrain
September 24, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MBAfter spending decades as a fund manager in the city, James Livingstone-Wallace decided to take his family on a tour of Latin America with the idea of setting up a Fairtrade business. James joins Sarah at Feel-Good Brands to talk about his journey to Peru to discover quinoa, the challenges of building the Quinola Mothergrain brand, and starting the 'generous revolution'.
JP, allplants
July 08, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBJP joins Sarah at Feel Good Brands HQ to talk about the challenges and victories of starting a business and his journey on discovering the power of plants.
Tim Molony, Full Circle
June 13, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBTim Molony from Full Circle joins Sarah to explain their mission to make our festivals a cleaner place to have fun. Full Circle’s re-usable and waterless eco-friendly hygiene packs contains products that are sustainably sourced, natural ingredients are non-animal tested and vegan friendly to help reduce the amount of single-use plastic and water consumption at camping festivals.
Anna Stopps, Tom’s Teas
May 07, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAnna talks to Sarah about her incredible journey with Tom’s Teas and her plans for the future of the brand. Tom’s Teas is a children’s fruit tea company, producing a delicious range of fruit drinks for kids; no added sugar, no caffeine or artificial sweeteners.
Damian King
April 23, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBDamain King joins us to talk about his an inspirational venture, as he plans to walk over 2,500 miles across India to raise of mental health and male suicide prevention (CALM).
Helen Burgess, Little Cooks Co
March 20, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe met up for a chat with Helen Burgess, Founder of Little Cooks Co, and talked all things parenting, healthy eating with kids and family life. Have a listen to hear more about Little Cooks Co and their healthy kids cooking boxes delivered straight to your door.
Joe Taylor, Real Handful
February 20, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWe were joined by Real Handful's co-founder Joe Taylor who talked to us about his mission to make better snacks that improve lives, the challenges of starting a brand, and what we can expect to see for the future of Real Handful.
Arjun Sofat, Free Soul
January 16, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBArjun Sofat is CEO and Founder of Free Soul, a brand specialising in blending protein powder for women. Arjun chats with us about their direct, scientific, no-nonsense approach to women’s nutrition. Free Soul is designed to bring strength, energy and balance to women.
Pip Murray, Pip & Nut
December 17, 2018 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBPip Murray is the Founder of Pip & Nut, the award winning nut butter and almond milk brand. Pip talks to Feel-Good Brands about the company’s mission to embrace healthy fats and put nuts back on the nutritional map.
Chris Forbes, The Cheeky Panda
November 12, 2018 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBChris Forbes, Co Founder of The Cheeky Panda talks about what's to come for the company and offers his tips on increasing brand awareness for start-up brands.
Natasha Harden, Rebel Kitchen
October 15, 2018 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBFind out why being rebels is such an important part of their identity, and hear Natasha's tips for brand values and brand awareness in the early stages of a business.
Steve Kearns, Cawston Press
September 17, 2018 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBSteve Kearns talks to Feel-Good Brands about Cawston Press soft drinks and gives his top tips on how to get brand awareness as a start-up.
Rob Wilson, Toast Ale
August 13, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBChief Toaster Rob Wilson joins us from to explain how Toast Ale is tackling the food global waste problem. Toast is an award-winning craft beer brewed with surplus fresh bread that would otherwise go to waste.
Richard Turner, Ombar
July 16, 2018 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBRichard, Co-Founder of Ombar, talks to Ella about his mission to create chocolate you can feel good about. Richard discusses the brand's journey from Cambridge kitchen to global success, and his top tips for transformation.
Plum Turner and Luke Gibson, Two Degrees
June 11, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBFGB interview with Plum Turner and Luke Gibson, Co-Founders of Two Degrees. In this episode Plum and Luke discuss how new brands can establish themselves in a crowded market space and how their own holistic approach to the product lifecycle has informed the production of Two Degrees men's boat shoes.
Saasha Celestial-One, OLIO
May 14, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBAn interview with Saasha Celestial-One, Co-Founder of OLIO, tells the story of how OLIO grew from an idea into a marketplace saving thousands of food items every week. Saasha talks to Ella about how she and Tessa created a business plan out of a shared passion for tackling the food waste problem.
Andrew Thomas, BetterYou
April 16, 2018 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBAndrew Thomas, Founder of BetterYou talks to Ella about how a chance meeting with a bio-chemist Juan Rosello kickstarted a chain reaction that led to BetterYou being launched. He shares his passion for innovation, research and producing high-quality supplements in the natural health space.
Lauren Armes, Welltodo
March 12, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAn interview with Lauren Armes, Founder of Welltodo and business coach to entrepreneurs. Lauren talks to Sophie about her passion for business development and entrepreneurship in the wellness industry.
Will Smithard, ukactive
February 12, 2018 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAn interview with Will Smithard is Strategic Projects Director at ukactive, he talks to Sophie about their inspiring vision to get people, more active, more often — improving the health of the nation through promoting active lifestyles.
Andrew Hunt, Aduna
January 15, 2018 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBAndrew Hunt, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Aduna, believes passionately in the power of brands to create positive change. His passion for combining entrepreneurship with development in Africa has also seen him work on other high-impact projects in Ghana, Senegal and Zambia. Andrew talks to us about going through a radical life change that saw him move to West Africa.
Suzie Walker, The Primal Pantry
December 11, 2017 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBInterview with Suzie Walker, Founder & Chief Fire Starter at The Primal Pantry. As a qualified nutritionist, Suzie has always had a complete passion for wholesome real food. Suzie talks to Sophie Thomas about the challenges of building a successful brand in the real food space.
Content For Niche Audiences
November 13, 2017 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBNiche audiences, customers and consumers have higher expectations and a desire for more specific content. Up your brand and marketing content output by understanding how you can be more relevant.
Defining personal customer profiles
October 16, 2017 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDiscover how to make a deeper connection with your audience, customers & consumers by understanding them on an emotional level - as well as a demographic one. By asking the right questions when creating your customer profile you can drive your brand to better brand awareness, sales and loyalty.