Pep Talk with Peppitt
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -A podcast for people who want to take the first step in building their own business.
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Healthy Habits: Transforming a Healthy Lifestyle Into A Brand
September 10, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBSince starting Healthy Habits five years ago, Georgia Symonds has built a nuanced lifestyle website, formed a wealth of information on diet and fitness, and created a delicious granola recipe which is now selling in local stores in the South East. Even when faced with challenges such as building support, publicity, and overcoming lockdown, Georgia didn't give up. Here's how she stays motivated, healthy, and driven, even during a pandemic.
Gals Who Graduate: The Job Hunt, Influencer Life, and Supporting Women
August 03, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWhen Bronte King graduated from Reading University, she was struck by how little support she was met with, and the fear that took hold as she questioned what to do next. Having accumulated a sizable following, she decided to launch an online platform called 'Gals Who Graduate', to help provide the support to women who have recently graduated from university, or who are struggling to make their next career move, in an effort to give them the help and understanding that she felt she never re...
Aug Collective: Launching A Clothing Brand During Lockdown, Sourcing Sustainably, And Supporting Your Local Businesses.
May 29, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAug Collective is a sustainable, trend-led fashion brand established by Emily Clawson. In this episode, she explains how she built the company from scratch, how she sources and manufactures clothing sustainably, and how she supports other local businesses to improve her brand. For anyone starting a company during lockdown, this episode provides all the insider tips on where to start.
EFT, Holistic Health, And Battling Lockdown Anxiety
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBWhen Bella Chater's mum first recommended EFT to her, she had her reservations. What is EFT? What is Matrix Reimprinting? And what can it do for me? Never the less, after a few sessions, Bella was hooked. She made it her mission to spread awareness about how these holistic health practices can transform an individual's mental health, self-confidence, and ability to succeed. If you're feeling held back, experiencing a heightened sense of anxiety as we endure lockdown, or struggling with pre...
Pharmaceuticals, Mental Health, And Starting Your Own Skincare Company
March 18, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBAfter spending many stressful years working as a pharmacist, Esther Copeman realised that her health, as well as her happiness, was suffering as a result of her career. Finally, she decided to quit her job and start again as an intern for a fun and upbeat small business. What she learned from this experience allowed her to find her calling; natural skincare. Now, years on, she is the owner and founder of ConceptSkin, a natural skincare company that allows Esther to use her pharmaceutical k...
Simply Ice Cream: How To Start A Successful Artisan Food Business
November 05, 2019 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBFor a long time, Sally Newall ran a successful catering company that had been passed down to her by her mother. Although this career choice was a little accidental, she was without a doubt a very talented chef and soon catered for up to five events a week. But the one thing that really made her stand out was the homemade ice cream that she would present to the guests as dessert for every event. Eventually, guests were asking Sally where they could purchase the ice cream so often that she dec...
Finding The Right Job: When To Stick, And When To Switch
August 24, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn previous episodes, our guests have discussed the intense competition and pressure placed upon recent graduates to secure a place on a graduate scheme. More often than not, graduates are left with unsuccessful applications and struggle to know what to do next. In this episode we talk to Sophie, as she talks us through the highs and the lows of her job history so far. She explains how she secured a job with the top online retailer that once rejected her application as a graduate years ago....
How To Network And Secure Your Placement Year
July 29, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBFinding a placement year is no easy job - especially when there is a lack of support from the university and a lack of professional jobs available to students. Sometimes it takes a bit more than a good CV and a fancy cover letter - you need to sell yourself, every single day. In this episode, Jess Newall explains how she perfected the art of a good first impression in order to secure a placement year. For any student considering a placement year as part of their degree, this podcast is a gr...
What Is A Supper Club, And How Can You Start Your Own?
July 22, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBWhen Ollie Holman and Alex Lewis began working together in marketing, they found that they were craving a creative outlook for their shared love of food. In this episode, Ollie Holman talks about how he and his business partner founded ALOH, an up and coming London Supper Club, that knows no boundaries towards experimentation with different cultures and techniques. For budding chefs, aspiring entrepreneurs, or those needing a dose of infectious ambition, this episode is the perfect Pep Talk.
How To Succeed Without The Graduate Scheme
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBAfter being rejected from the graduate scheme of her dream company approximately twenty times, Anna had to rethink her approach. Listen now and find out how she dealt with rejection, changing career goals, and how she finally managed to secure a job at the company who once turned her down. If you're a recent graduate and struggling to find a job, this is the perfect Pep Talk for you.
How To Get Into Fashion
July 05, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBAfter being discouraged to even apply for an art scholarship as a teenager, Jesse O'Shaughnessy decided to focus her attention on fashion and design. Through A-Levels, internships and brutal interviews, Jesse managed to secure a place at Central St Martins, the university that produced some of the most iconic fashion designers in history. If you want to learn about how to break into the fashion world, create an amazing portfolio, and to prepare for the incredible yet brutal experiences th...