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Also I think that many people in prison, 70% of them have mental health problems, have some disorders of one sort or another. If they didn't before they went to prison, they very likely might get some mental health issue in prison.The work actually alleviates that mental distress. I think having something to do and having a sense of purpose. You're talking about getting something finished. Imagine if you have suicidal thoughts and suicide rates in prison are quite high, much, much higher than the national average and the norm. You want to finish that before you want to kill yourself. There's something, there's a purpose, right? I became a volunteer business mentor for Fine Cell Work's Open the Gate Programme a couple of years ago and so wanted to share their story with you and what they and their volunteers do to support offenders and ex-offenders. Since 1997, this charity has worked with over 7,500 prisoners training them to do high quality skills and creative stitching in their cells enabling them to earn money, skills, and self-belief. Our guide today is a woman who joined their founder in the very early days and transformed a gem of an idea into the award winner it is today.She was also awarded the OBE in 2016 for her service to the rehabilitation of offenders and collaborations include working with Ai Weiwei, Kit Kemp who's founder of the Firmdale Hotel group, Cath Kidston, Bob and Roberta Smith, and bespoke commissions includes Selfridges, Stella McCartney, Gavin Turk, the V&A, and the author. Tracy Chevalier.Hear how the charity began, the major driver for the late Lady Anne Tree (a prisoner visitor and prison rights activist) to fight for prisoners to be paid, why Katy became involved, how the charity works, where they have managed to fill the gap over the pandemic, the importance of wellbeing for offenders (75% of offenders have mental health problems), their Open the Gate Programme and much more.My book recommendation: From Bean to Bar: A Chocolate Lovers Guide to Britain ~ Andrew BakerChocolate: Booja Booja Salted Caramel TrufflesQuote: Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get ~ Forest Gump from the movie Forest GumpFine Cell Work Insta: @finecellworkThis is our last episode in this Series. I hope you have enjoyed the line up and questions. It would be fab to hear who you would like on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of and none of. Just DM me via socials or ping me an email via the website. Keep an eye out for a new podcast I will be creating which launches in the Autumn. Exact date tbc.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don't forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I think in the beginning, the first pain was, I don't know what the hell I'm doing, and then it was a lot of accumulating knowledge and just learning and trying out different things until I found my way. Then the next pain was, I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, but I'm not really getting enough clients. That then turned into testing out different offers, creating funnels learning about just how to attract clients instead of just growing my audience. Carla Biesinger has created a business which quite literally moves countries as, and when she does, which until the pandemic included Mexico, New York City, Barcelona, Berlin, and finally Lisbon. She's an early adopter of life as a digital nomad and in her words, a freedom-driven entrepreneur. From a love of food, our guests ended up becoming an Instagram expert and online course creator with her immensely popular course, Instagram Secrets to Success, and has choked up a following of over 45,000. An audience of over 100,000 subscribers and most recently added the role of business mentor to her brand. We chat about the how's and why's she went from the world of restaurants to the world of instagram, the growing pains and challenges of converting followers into clients, why she has potentially now found her home for a while, where the pandemic affected her business, where her strengths were, her thoughts on social media and in particular instagram, how she copes with stress, where she has had to have hope and patience and much more.My recommendation: Three Little Birds ~ Bob MarleyCarla's book recommendation: Super Attractor ~ Gabby BernsteinChocolate: Lindt Dark Chocolate OrangeQuote: Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all ~ Ernest ShackletonCarla Biesinger Insta: @carlabiesingerSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Our Series Special is the next episode and then we are taking a bit of a summer break. Hope and Patience will be back in the autumn. To be the first to catch Series 4 hop onto the follow/subscribe button or keep an eye out on our socials/newsletter announcement. I will be busy working on a new project, reading and chilling and also conjuring up more fab guest for Series 4. Have a wonderful summer, make sure you take time for you and if you haven't managed to keep up to speed with all the episodes in this Series there are a few months for you to dip in and catch up! Thank you for joining the chat at Hope & Patience. You are absolute treasures.Keep an eye out for our special episode out next week here I get to chat with the Founding Director of a charity which is very close to my heart and who I volunteer for.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'If you failed at something, it's because you tried something new. It doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with that if it doesn't go the way you want, but you do need to get up and try again until you make a success.'Chris Stylianou and his team takes his clients on adventures - and guess what you don't need to move very far to get adventuring. He's the founder of an award-winning escape game business, originally designed to be a physical experience when it launched in 2019 - but as you'll discover the pandemic flipped that business model on its head and took it online. Featured in Huffington Post, London Live, the Financial Times, described by Time Out as ‘one of the best online experiences' and with a predicted turnover of £3/4 million this year he's a guy travelling on the upward curve with his business.Chris and I chat about the trigger which propelled him taking The Adventure is Real from a side hustle to be his full time ambition, how life was just on track before the curveball of the pandemic as well as losing his dad, why Chris and his team recreated the offering to an online one within 2 weeks of the first lockdown and how it worked, fundraising, the influence of his dad (who sadly died during the pandemic), how he copes with stress and much more.My book recommendation: Hector and the Search for Happiness ~ Francois LelordChris's book recommendation: The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses by Jesse Schell & The Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieChocolate: Dairy MilkQuote: It's a mistake to think that happiness is the goal ~ Francois LelordAgent VentureSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don't forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My phone lit up with everyone saying, "Are you okay, are you okay," at five o'clock to then eight o'clock at night, "My God, I've just seen you on The X Factor adverts." I had to turn it off. I couldn't cope with it for about 24 hours.Stewart Roberts has had quite a journey in his life. A journey which has led him to become a founder of a community-based charity where hairdressers donate their support to the homeless. They have 600 volunteers, near to 68 projects on the go and have delivered around 40k pockets of joy in the form of haircuts for homeless souls since they started back in 2014. Their sponsors include the National Lottery Community Fund, affiliates include the British Beauty Council and L'Oreal and this year the charity won the Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2021 Special Jury Prize which is a special recognition for helping others. Their Global ambassador is none other than the Game of Thrones star Lena Headey.We chat about what triggered Stewart to create his charity, losing his hairdressing business and the grief with it, the challenges of the pandemic on the charity and also the homeless, the serendipity of life as his business went into insolvency and what happened the same day to open a huge door, how he has attracted his sponsors, affiliates and ambassadors, why he contemplated 10 ways of killing himself at a dark stage in his life, why the Gideon bible is by his bedside and much more. P.S. The odd whistle and phone ringing is Stewarts parrot! My book recommendation: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work ~ Seth GodinStewarts's book recommendations: Gideon BibleChocolate: Peppermint AeroQuote: ‘The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place we can go as we are and not be questioned.' ~ Maya AngelouHaircuts4Homeless Insta: @haircuts4homelessSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don't forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The only course I went on was the YouTube course, the YouTube school of life.Tskenya Frazer's business is one which is helping breakdown the barriers for LGBTQ+ fashion. It’s a gender free multi award-winning vegan footwear brand specialising in larger sized feet and has been featured in Vogue, The Economist, BBC Women's Hour, The Guardian and Drapers to name but a few. You’ll discover our guest to be a remarkable woman aged only 27 and with her purpose oozing out of every pore. She is also midst writing a book about the landscape of Black British business.In this episode we chat about how and why TSKENYA shoes was created, market research in Starbucks, the personal challenges Tskenya has faced, juggling a side hustle with many other roles including writing her book, working for MTC, a VC for Ada Capital and carer for her mum. I ask what it will take for her to make the leap to go full time with her much talked about and respected brand, where the shortfalls are for the younger generations to run their own businesses, how the Prince's Trust literally saved her life and loads more. By the end of the episode I could see Tskenya becoming a potent leader on the level with Michelle Obama and Arianna Huffington. She is one incredible woman as you will discover.My book recommendation: Fortune Cookie Principle ~ Bernadette JiwaTskenya's book recommendations: Your Silence Will Not Protect You ~ Audre Lorde & Hunger ~ Roxanne GayChocolate: Crunchie barQuote: 'We can choose to create of our lives an accident or adventure.' ~ AnonymousTSKENYA Shoes Insta: @officialtskenya Tskenya's personal insta: @tskenyaSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, it's been quite an interesting year. When it first happened, we were like every other business in this country, we had no idea. It felt, I described it a lot as going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, that's the Americans analogy. It felt at that point as it were that we had been shot off the lip of the waterfall, and we were in mid-air and had no idea how hard we were going to hit the water, and whether we're going to break into a million pieces. ~ Dan Szor, Founder The Cotswolds Distillery So in this episode we’re going on a whisky and gin adventure with the founder of the multi award-winning distillery, The Cotswolds Distillery. To add into the mix, he’s a New Yorker making Scottish whisky in the Cotswolds. An intriguing combo don’t you think? He and his team clearly know what they’re up to as their whisky and gin have notched up Golds, Double Golds (I had no idea Double Golds existed until now), 3* star Taste Awards and stocked in near to 40 countries (UK stores include: Fortnum & Mason, Waitrose, Majestic and a host of fab independents). His distillery and visitor centre, opened by Prue Leith, have received the ‘Hidden Gem’ award from Visit England, and hold the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.We talk about how and why Dan made the shift from running a hedge fund to risking it all and going into whisky including his 'barley epiphany' and why buying a barrel of Bruichladdich whisky on a holiday visit helped cement his new chapter. You will discover how Dan and his team balance the concept of laying down stock (whisky takes 3 years before it can be called whisky which means a massive investment in stock), how gin became their 'love child' which was immediately picked up by Fortnum & Mason, Majestic and Harvey Nicols, the life their stills Lorelei & Dolly, the influence of his parents - his dad who survived life in a concentration camp -, the difference of working in the financial industry to running his own business, how they have survived the pandemic to date, how they support sustainability and climate change, what he does to keep fit and loads more.My recommendation: My Octopus Teacher ~ NetflixDan's book recommendation: Notes from a Small Island ~ Bill BrysonDan's book about his journey: Spirit Guide - In search of an authentic life (Available on their website and amazon). It's a brilliant read - trust me.Chocolate: Fortnum & Mason whisky trufflesQuote: 'My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me and that what misses me was never meant for me.' ~ Imam al-Shafi'iThe Cotswold Distillery Insta: @cotswoldsdistilleryPhoto credit: Lorenz GullachsenSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.If you have enjoyed this episode do have a listen to S2 E12 and hear from one of the UK's leading winemakers, Dermot Sugrue, Founder of the award winning Sugrue South Downs. Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I think that it's a roller coaster. It is a monster roller coaster. You have days when you think, "Oh my god, this is the best thing I ever did." Then you do have days you think, "Really? This is really hard and I've got to go and create some more business."Ally Gordon, Founder of Ally Gordon Coaching has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality/restaurant world working for over 55 leading hospitality businesses with some maverick entrepreneurs who include Crispin Twedell of Pitcher & Piano who then went onto found the well-known investment company Piper Private Equity, Jamie Oliver (pre-administration days) and the Danish baking duo Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebaek of Ole & Steen. Ally has since gone onto found his own business. Now he’s a coach, mentor, confidant … whichever description resonates with you. His mission is to reignite you, your business, your relationships. His outlook, thoughts, insights are refreshing – one of which is - instead of looking at things as I have to … flip it to I get to which I have found leaves the mind uplifted. Ally joins us in this episode not only to hear his founder story but also to explore more of what makes up a founders mindset.We chat about what triggered Ally to make the shift from working for entrepreneurs to working with entrepreneurs, how to cope with the roller coaster journey of running your own business, what to do on the days we feel unmotivated, why some start ups work and some fail, Ally's DNA and loads more.My recommendation: Fresh ginger in your breakfast bowl. I discovered this by a mistake whilst I was brewing up my fresh lemon & ginger – its divine with raspberries, blueberries, unripe banana and kefir.Ally's book recommendation: 'Man's Search for Meaning' ~ Victor FranklChocolate: Marks & Spencer 85%Quote: ‘A ship is safe in a harbour, but that is not what ships are built for.' ~ Author John SheddAlly Gordon Coaching Linked In: @allygordon Insta: @ally.gordon.coachingSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'We curated a range of golden yellow pigments as opposed to the traditional pigments that all brands are using, actually. We disrupted at the pigment level and we got pickup from celebrities, I think, because they could see that the offering was just distinctive, that when they'd put it on, it didn't look like anything else they'd used before.'Farah Naz is a trained makeup artist, a biochemist, and founder and CEO of the multi-award-winning makeup brand, which was the first to develop a foundation for olive skin tones. Named on NBC's today's show as one of the top five most disruptive beauty brands in the world, her fans include Adele, Michelle Obama, Margot Robbie, Rami Malek, and Holly Willoughby, the host of ITV's This Morning show says, 'Celebrities can't live without it.' Swept up by the world's largest beauty and health retailer AS Watson, they're now rolling out to 250 locations in the UK, as well as launching in Dubai.In this episode Farah and I chat about her decision to park her business to have children despite a phenomenal pick up when it launched, whether it's luck or hard work which has helped her business grow, how her training as a biochemist has helped her have an edge on her competitors, the effects of the pandemic, stress and how she handles it, her way to keep fit, what she perceives to be her higher purpose and loads more.My recommendation: My morning fix - a slice of fresh lemon, freshly grated ginger and hot water by the gallon!Farah's music recommendation: Bossa Nova (it is likely to get you wanting to have a shimmy!)Chocolate: Baci Chocolate TrufflesQuote: ‘When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.’ – John LennonEX1 Cosmetics Insta: @ex1cosmeticsSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'I think failure is more interesting than success, because going back to the grit, failure does make you reflect on what you've done well or haven't achieved well and how to do it better. Success is just a by-product. If it does happen, that's wonderful. I think failure is far more, far more interesting.'Lizzie Deshayes, Co-Founder Fromental - a business which is the epitome of craftmanship and design with their silk and rice-paper wallcoverings. She and her husband created their exquisite bespoke hand-embroidered, hand-painted wallpaper company in 2005. And it’s hand made in the truest sense as it takes up to 600 hours for one artist to complete one panel. Collaborations have included Savoir beds, a 3d creation with Lalique and their ‘hirondelle’/swallow and a sprinkling of clients include award-winning interior designer Sophie Paterson and the LA/Paris based Timothy Corrigan and hotels and eateries include Sir David Tang’s China Tang at The Dorchester Hotel, The Goring Hotel, London, George Cinq, Paris and The Fairmont, San FranLizzie and I chat about where it all began, we discover more about her DNA, how she and her team have found the pandemic with their artists and clients spread across the globe, her greatest fear after finishing an incredible piece of work, how it works with her hubbie as her co-founder and being a mum, who and what influences her, what skillset she has used to build such an iconic and highly sought after brand and well loads more. My recommendation: Toasted pecan nuts - found out why in the episode.Lizzie's music recommendation: Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary ~ PurcellChocolate: Leonidas Milk Raspberry TrufflesQuote: 'Creativity takes courage.'~ MatisseFromental Design Insta: @fromentaldesignSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'I have a tough time listening. I have to experience and then learn from experience. Yes, I can read it in a book, but I just have to experience it.... I'm a true believer in this mix of intellect and intuition. Here, in the West, we very much believe in intellect is what you're taught at school is led by intellect. If you go to India, it's the other way round. Intuition is as important, if not at many times, it's more important than intellect.'Alistair Gosling has been in the world of adventure and extreme sport for over 25 years. Setting up the first Extreme Sports TV Channel which partnered with the giants UPC and Liberty Media in the 1990 Al went on to acquire the Extreme Brand and sell the 50% stake in the Extreme Sports Channel to Liberty Media. He has gone on to build up his brand Extreme to now include a marketing and media agency, destinations, events, gaming, a mobile network, clothing (the most recent with Clarkes shoes) and consumer electronics. Partnerships include governments, tourist boards, councils, NatWest, Warner Bros and Black and Decker to name but a few. He’s on the advisory board of Quiddiya, the 334k square km sports, entertainment and cultural project in Saudi Arabia and he has become a recent signatory to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework. And all this started out in a corner of his parents’ garage when he was in his 20’s.Join Al and I chatting about how it all happened, the speed in the early days of growing the business, serendipitous moments which opened a huge door, the upsides and downsides of the pandemic, how dyslexia gave him a 'tough skin', what his vision had always been from his early days, who and what influenced him, how he now takes care of himself and loads more.My book recommendation: Divine Beauty, The Invisible Embrace, ~ John O’Donohue Al's book recommendation: What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School ~ Mark McCormackChocolate: Green & Black's 85%Quote: 'Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all' ~ Sir Ernest Shackletonhttps://www.extremeinternational.com Linked In: @AlastairGoslingSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lily Simpson, Founder & CEO of The Detox Kitchen is an expert when it comes to creating high quality, healthy meals which are 80% plant based and using 100% wholefoods. Every dish is wheat free, dairy free, refined sugar free and chemical free. Described by The Telegraph as ‘the best diet delivery service for food lovers’ their company delivers a whopping 1 million meals each year in the form of fridge fills (their nationwide delivery service) or meal plans (within Greater London) and have had a 300% increase on uptake since lockdown. She has two Central London deli’s and her meals are stocked in Selfridges and Planet Organic. Clients include A Listers, and their most recent collaboration is with the BBC Masterchef Winner, Founder of Wahaca, Thomasina Miers, who incidentally inspired me to apply to compete on the show as a contestant. And alongside building the business our guest has also written two cookbooks – ‘Detox Kitchen’ as co-author with nutritionist Rob Hobson and sole-author of Detox Kitchen Vegetables.I could have chatted with Lily for hours and hours. Lily is upfront, honest and so insightful. We chat about how and why she got started, the challenges of being a mum of 3 littles alongside growing the business, the upside of the pandemic, what has tested her and what she learnt, the real driver behind it all (you need to listen to the end to find out ... just saying ;)), how she fits in staying fit and healthy and loads more.I guarantee you will harvest rich insights from this episode.My book recommendation: 'Aromatherapy an A-Z' ~ Patricia DavisLily's book recommendation: 'The Cost of Living' Deborah LevyChocolate: Lindt Orange IntenseQuote: 'I learned that when life pulls you under, you can kick against the bottom, break the surface, and breathe again.' ~ Sheryl Sandberg.www.thedetoxtkitchen.co.uk insta: @thedetoxkitchenSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Drew Benvie, Founder and CEO of the multi-award winning Battenhall (ranked as the best social media agency and best specialist communications agency in the UK). Drew calls himself a geek and was coding at the age of 7 on his Amstrad computer and created the entry for 'social media' on Wikipedia way back in 2006. Clients include the big shots many of whom remain confidential. He also lectures at the American University of Paris and has given a Ted talk X on understanding the world of trolls and bots. The agency has notched up numerous awards, including The Drum, PRCA, UK social media, PR Weekly, CIPO, GDXA, and most recently PRWeek UK power week 2021, which they've won consecutively over the last three years. Since recording they have been awarded Global Social Media Agency of the Year 2021. Oh and guess what if you ask Alexa for the latest insights from Battenhall she will have the answer!Drew shares with us his how and why he came to founding Battenhall, his work ethic, how they weathered the early days of the pandemic to then get on the crest of a wave with needing to recruit to keep up with the work, his thoughts on the latest audio app, Clubhouse, (he now has a Clubhouse exec), the effects of climate change, his thoughts on the biggest changes in social media and what he does to switch off and so much more.My book recommendation: Chatter: The Voice In Our Head And How To Harness It Ethan KrossDrew's book recommendation: Getting Things Done by Dave AllenChocolate: Reese's Peanut Butter CupsQuote: 'Laughter is an instant vacation' ~ Milton Berlewww.battenhall.com insta: @battenhallSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest for this episode is the co-founder of an award-winning subscription-based dog food business which is personalised for your dog whatever its make, model, health condition et al. After only five years, they had a revenue of more than £30 million and attracted food giant, Nestle's Purina Petcare, to snap up a majority share, hitting the top 30 spot in The Sunday Times, Top 100 Best Small Companies To Work For in 2020, and chalking up an average of 4.7 on Trustpilot with 28,000 reviews. This co-founder has clearly ticked the box of making it. What's great to discover is that 50% of their leadership team are women. To give us all hope, it started out in a flat in Richmond. James and I chat about the early days, the importance of all his co-founders (there are 8 including James), what attracted Purina, the effects of the pandemic, what they are doing to support climate change, the skills he has needed to take Tails.com to where it is today, how and who gets him outside to make sure he has fresh air, the importance of a cold shower and loads more. My book recommendation: Fats that Harm, Fats that Heal ~ Udo ErasmusJames's Fav Book: The Pillars of the Earth ~ Ken FollettChocolate: Lindt's Dark Sea Salt CaramelQuote: 'Opportunity is the finding of a new route to a known destination' - Simon Sinekwww.tails.com insta: @tails.comSPECIAL OFFER: 75% OFF YOUR FIRST TRIAL WITH TAILS.COM - PROMO CODE: HOPE75SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Polly Leonard is the Founder & Editor of Selvedge Magazine. What started off as a one-off publication in 2004 became the bimonthly independent magazine to Selvedge The Fabric of Your Life. The world's leading textile magazine with a global readership of 75,000.The success and attraction to Selvedge has seen the brand extend its offering to a monthly podcast World Fair, virtual specialists workshops taught by experts from across the globe, textile tours, talks, chat rooms, and an online shop you must check out their tote bags. Collaborations include Liberty and Anthropology, as well as the National Trust and V&A. The brand is currently celebrating its centenary publication with the iconic nonagenarian Iris Apfel on the front cover.Polly and I chat about trigger points, chapters in her life, her technique to fundraising in the very early days, how the pandemic has shown them many upsides along with a few downsides, a serendipitous moment which opened up the US market, what drives her on, her passion on textiles and concerns with fast fashion, teacher mindsets and much more. www.selvedge.org insta: @selvedgemagazineMy song recommendation: Feeling Good by Nina SimonePolly’s Fav Book: The God of Small Things by Arundhati RoyChocolate: Rococo’s Rose Milk ThinsQuote: ‘To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.’ ~ Dalai LamaSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'I suppose I learned a lot from him. Just taking those analogies of running a really good business. This business is just like an orchestra everybody plays their part everybody is brilliant on their instrument in their own rights. You've got to get it singing as one voice and playing together as a team.' Wise words don't you think?David Kirby is the co-founder and CEO of the medicinal cannabis company, Avida Global. Avida Global is the first British producer of cannabis oil and isolates whose dedicated growing facility is in the North East of Colombia, near the Venezuelan border. Having raised in excess of £6m over the last couple of years, and with an impressive board of Directors including Lord Mancroft, Former Chairman of the Drug & Alcohol Foundation, Nick Davis, Founder of Memery Crystal, and Dr Inbar Maymon-Pomeranchick, one of the leading experts on medicinal cannabis, their company is on a mission to bring top quality CBD oil to businesses worldwide.Join David and I where we chat about his early days as a classical pianist, his business journey up to founding Avida Global with Carl, the challenges they have faced, the regulations involved, what security they require (trust me it's quite a major part of their business) how they address climate change and the support Colombia offers them. David shares an insight into his mindset, what he does to switch off, his favourite author, music, takes on success and failure and much more.Oh and why two choices for the 'chocolate break' - he wouldn't opt for just one!My podcast recommendation: Fear Itself hosted by Cressida BonusChocolate: Maltesers and MinstrelsQuote: 'What matters in life is not what happens to you but what you remember and how you remember it.' ~ Gabriel Garcia Marquezhttps://www.avidaglobal.com/en/ Linked in: @avidaglobalSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to Series 3 of Hope & Patience. It's wonderful for you to join me and our informative and insightful guest, Shelley von Strunckel. Shelley is a real mover and shaker and expert in the world of astrology and new era thinking. The first woman to have an astrology column in a broadsheet, The Times, she has gone on to have columns in newspapers and magazines across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia, as well as TV appearances on ABC, BBC, NBC, Channel 9, and ITV. Her latest book, The Birthday Book, has just been published by Dorling Kindersley, and she's in the process of developing a TV series on Sacred Sites. Clients that included celebrities and high-profile business people. Shelley is up-front and chats about how astrology found her (she started out in fashion retail), the influence of her parents and growing up in Hollywood, how she sees astrology in today's world, her take on meditation and a heck of a lot more.My radio show recommendation: Womens Hour 20/01/21 Emma Barnett talks with Clemency Burton HillChocolate: Green & Black's Dark Orange & Almond chocolate barQuote: 'Each day you are learning something new and worthwhile, the challenge is spotting it.' Shelley von Strunckel https://www.shelleyvonstrunckel.com insta:@vonstrunckelSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Mason's distinct, feminine designs (to quote The Times) ‘slyly modest, slyly sexy’ are known to attract the ‘where did you get that from‘ question. Yes seriously. Her talent was spotted by Karl Lagerfeld when she was at the RCA and suffice to say she ended up working for him in Paris and with her style influenced one of his collections. She went on to work for Max Mara, Valentino in Italy before returning back to London and working for Amanda Wakeley. Anna Mason London's ready-to-wear collections can be found at Net-A-Porter and Moda Operandi. With rave reviews from the fashion press, she has been hailed as ‘the best kept secret in London’ by The Vendeur and ‘the quietly chic fashion label made for life’ by The Telegraph. Join Anna and I chatting about her ambition to be a fashion designer, how it nearly didn't happen, what makes her tick, how they are adapting to make sure they address sustainability, her thoughts on success and failure and so much more. Anna is candid. She shares valuable insights.My website recommendation: The How To AcademyChocolate: Ritter Sport MarzipanQuote: 'Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening' Coco Chanelhttps://www.annamasonlondon.co.uk/ insta:@annamasonlondonSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'It's really interesting when you learn the fundamentals of something at such a young age and with such a desire for discovery and understanding that you have when you're an adolescent, it gives you a great insight. I suppose I knew I was just born for the job, so I got the job and that's how I started my career, specifically in English sparkling wine.'He is the multi-award winning English winemaker considered by wine experts to be the most exciting talent in the English winemaking scene. His awards include UK Boutique Producer 2020, UK Winery of the Year 2018 & 2020, International Wine Challenge Silver and Gold as well as awards from Decanter and a rating of 96. He has his own boutique label and vineyards Storrington Priory and Mount Harry. He's also head winemaker for the Goring family at Wiston Estate. Wine expert and author Hugh Johnson has described our guest's wines as, 'Spectacular. Honestly, England's best.'My book recommendation: Meditations, Marcus AureliusFizz: Cuvee Dr Brendan O'ReganQuote: 'Don't be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you've been wounded and you need a comrade to put you up, so what?' Marcus Aureliushttps://www.dermotsugrue.com Facebook: @sugruesouthdowns insta:@ermosug twitter: @dermotsugrueSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'I think very importantly when you're shedding skin, it hurts. It really, really hurts and it's uncomfortable. I think that one of the main things that I am learning, let's say is that to be okay with this uncomfortableness, because I'm learning that that is actually where real change comes from and that without going through these processes of the in-between uncomfortable places, you actually will never grow or move to the next stage properly because you will always be stuck in that old way of thinking or feeling and doing things.'I discovered the lovely Stine Dulong, Founder of Skandihus, from an article in The Times. Her story resonated with me and we then got chatting via instagram and here she is as our guest! If you are feeling locked into a career, or at a crossroads then this episode is a must-too listen. Stine went from a criminal lawyer to ceramicist and founder of the highly acclaimed Skandihus. Her ceramics have attracted the likes of Nigella Lawson, Ottolenghi, Nobu, the Connaught hotel, Michelin starred chefs. The impressive list just goes on. Her classes have been called 'the best pottery classes in London and beyond' by Conde Nast Traveller and her students call them a 'clay sanctuary'. With two studios in East London, she's assisted by her team of up to 20 along with her loyal canine companion, Mr. Alfie Perkins. Join our chat to hear her journey, her amazing insights into life and what she has learned and so much more in this episode. My book recommendation: The Snow Geese, William FiennesChocolate: Tom's Guld Barre (available in the UK from www.scandikitchen.co.uk)Stine's book recommendation: The Power of Now Eckhart TolleQuote: 'Sometimes you need to press pause to let everything sink in.' Formula1 Racing Driver, Sebastian Vettelhttps://www.skandihus.co.uk/ insta: @skandihus_london twitter: @skandihusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I was 25 when my father, unfortunately, died in an accident on the farm. That basically puts a massive, great rocket up you on the basis that the responsibility of the custodianship of handing it on to another generation, or to looking after the generation that was there, like my sisters and my mother. Suddenly that responsibility suddenly became 100% truly mine. Tim Mead's family are true pioneers in the organic farming world starting back in the 1960's with only one Somerset farm and making yoghurt with left over milk from the clotted cream which they sold locally. Today Yeo Valley is one of the UK's top 100 brands and still remains a privately owned company. Tim and his team have grown his father's legacy into a company which has moved with the times yet remained so solid and true to its roots. In this episode you will hear how Tim has grown his dad's legacy achieving not 1 but 3 Queen's Award for Enterprise, the changing supermarket climate from 25 years ago, the importance of organic farming, the challenges faced, along with his views on the impact of plant-based milk on the environment, bio diversity and much much more.My book recommendation: The 5 AM Club Robin SharmaChocolate: Crunchie barQuote: 'Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.' Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanwww.yeovalley.co.uk social media: @yeovalleySUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'I think everybody has a bit of insecurity in them, and I think that drives you on. That's one of the reasons why I push myself on.'The tables have been turned for this Christmas special ... one of my producers, Jonathan, took command of the show and interviewed me!You will discover my influences, my why for changing from Amelia Rope Chocolate to the world of podcasts, what I would change in my life, where I have hope and patience and more ...Chocolate shared: our Hope & Patience chocolate bar :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘I found Hotel and put that with Chocolat. After repeating it to myself about 5,000 times it started to sound like a brand. Then that was the beginning …’If you've been watching Channel 5's recent series of Chocolate Unwrapped, you will have seen a snapshot into our guest. Here's the charming and approachable dynamo in the chocolate world, and has definitely flipped the coin to land well. Pretty much anyone in the UK chocolate industry would like to catch a sprinkle of his business fairy dust. He is Angus Thirlwell, CEO, and co-founder with Peter Harris, of the iconic UK chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat. From a chocolate tasting club with 100,000 members in the early 1990s, this effective duo have built up a business, which has a turnover of around 136 million and listed on AIM.Join Angus and I for a chocolate adventure to hear his how's, why's and much more.www.hotelchocolat.com insta: @hotelchocolateinventingroom @hotelchocolatMy book recommendation: The True History of Chocolate, Sophie D Coe & Michael D CoeAngus’s book recommendation: Sapiens, Yuval Noah HarariChocolate: Going Nuts chocolate (Hotel Chocolat)Quote: ‘Don't spend time beating on a wall, just transform it into a door.’ Coco ChanelSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2. E7. With Paula Quazi, Co-Founder Smol ProductsPaula and her biz partner, Nick Green are pioneers in the laundry detergent industry. Setting up Smol in 2018 they are the leading detergent subscription business in the UK. With Covid19 they saw a massive surge in demand and have just raised £8million to support their expansion plans.Paula and I chat about how it all began, the challenges they have faced (one of which may surprise you), what she perceives the words success and failure mean to her, how she looks after herself, her fav chocolate bar and much more.My movie recommendation: www.downtoearthfilm.com Paula’s book recommendation: The Great Disruption, Paul GildingChocolate: TobleroneQuote: ‘Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.’ Meister Eckhartwww.smolproducts.com insta: @smolproductsSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2. E6.With Julian Metcalfe, Founder Itsu & Pret a ManagerOur guest on S2 E6 is a serious mover and shaker, a pioneer, a man with perseverance and guts. He has influenced how we eat in so many ways, and I bet you he will continue to do so. His latest creation is a robotic store of the future. Yes, seriously, robots making nigiri and maki.‘Itsu started because a friend of mine said, "Please come to Japan with me for a week," an art dealer friend, and I remember Virgin were offering two tickets for the price of one. This was years 20, 30 years ago. I said, "Okay, fine, I'll go to Japan.’ The rest is history. Join Julian and I to explore what makes him tick, his key to success and much more.My book recommendation: Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon Dr Rahun JandialJulian’s book recommendations: ‘Oh the Places You Will Go’ Dr SeussChocolate: Julian is not a chocolate fan and opted for Itsu’s seaweed thins insteadQuote: ‘Live life as if everything is rigged in your favour'. Words: Rumiwww.itsu.com insta: @itsuofficialOUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR WILL BE LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN THE FIRST BARS.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few facts* on food waste which may shock you … Over 1/3 of all food produced globally is wasted.The annual value of food wasted globally is $1 trillion, and it weighs 1.3 billion tonnesAll the world’s nearly one billion hungry people could be fed on less than a quarter of the food that is wasted in the US, UK and EuropeOur guest for this episode is Tessa Clarke, co-founder with Saasha Celestial-One of the global food-sharing app Olio. (Olio has just moved into non-food items and home-baked items too.)These women are on a very focused mission to prevent food waste with sharing, create communities and sustainability.Hear Tessa’s driver, how she and Saasha did a boot-strapped pilot, what makes Tessa tick, her favourite chocolate (of course!) and much more.My book recommendation: Jail Birds Mim SkinnerTessa’s book recommendations: The Lean Start Up Eric Ries & The Mom Test Rob FitzpatrickChocolate: Lindt dark chocolate mintQuote: 'Fearlessness is like a muscle, I know from my own life, that the more I exercise it, the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me’ Arianna Huffington*Sourced: Olio website (all referenced)www.olioex.com Insta: @olio.app FB: @olioapp Twitter: @OLIO_ex Linked In: @OLIOOUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR WILL BE LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN THE FIRST BARS.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you imagine being asked to do the make-up for David Bowie, to paint the backs of six women by Pink Floyd with their album covers and more recently create a bespoke Face Lace design for Lady Gaga which she wore at her Superbowl gig? That is just a tiny piece of the jigsaw of why Phyllis is doing what she is doing today.So enough said … join the chat with Phyllis and I in this episode. You will hear from an incredible woman who since Covid19 has had her 102-year-old father living with her family. My book recommendation: Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon Dr Rahun JandialPhyllis’s book recommendations: And The Train is Gone, James BaldwinChocolate: Lindt Milk HazelnutQuote: ‘The mind is its own place and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.’ John Miltonwww.face-lace.com insta: @face_laceOUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR WILL BE LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN THE FIRST BARS.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience Worry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle.MKy0wyJxrguKGyTlmXKh See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The paranoia is there's always somebody who's better than you, faster than you, leaner than you, and they're out to get you, so I'm afraid. That is the fish. Fish survive because they're scared and they swim away.’ Perry Haydn Taylor founded Big Fish 26 years ago. The brands he and his team have created include: Dorset Cereals, Gu, Boden, Charlie Bighams, The Biscuiteers, Freddie’s Flowers and a load more. If you run your own branding agency, thinking of doing so, interested to hear how you can also create top brands or just curious about what makes Perry ‘tick’ then do download this episode. Perry’s insights are phenomenal. He should write a book! My book recommendation: Gifts from the Sea by Anne Morrow LindberghPerry’s book recommendations: Eating the Big Fish Adam MorganChocolate: Ritter Sport Dark HazelnutQuote: ‘I win or I learn, but I never lose’ Marie Forleowww.bigfish.co.uk insta: @bigfishdesignOUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR WILL BE LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN THE FIRST BARS.Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience You can do it. You will do it. Keep sparkling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah founded Hanx with Farah Kabir back in 2017 - Sarah bringing her medical expertise (she was a Dr specialising in sexual health & gynaecology) and Farah with her corporate finance background.Join Sarah on this episode sharing their story of where Hanx all came from, what makes her tick, how she keeps her inner critic in check, what she does to keep balance in her life and much more. We also eat chocolate … of course!We were hoping Farah was going to be joining the show but sadly timing wise it didn’t work. Another time!My book recommendation: In a Japanese Garden, Charmain AserappaSarahs’s book recommendations: Normal People, Sally Rooney & The American Wife, Curtis SittenfeldChocolate: Ferrero RocherQuote: ‘Above all be the heroine of your life, not the victim.’ Nora Ephron, American Journalist, Film maker, Writerwww.hanxofficial.com Insta: @HANXofficial FB: @HanxTwitter: @hanx_officialDon’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta/twitter @amelia_rope, FB: @hopeandpatienceHowever tough it gets … hold onto your inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sophie Niedermaier-Patramani evolved from life as a paediatrician into co-founding the award-winning baby food subscription company, Little Tummy Co with Nadine Hellmann.Described as the ‘deliveroo for babies’ Little Tummy is a pioneer in the baby food world being the 1st digitally vertical children’s food brand in Europe. Their creative thinking and determination won them the high-profile supermodel Natalia Vodianova as their first investor! Join Sophie and I chatting about the new challenges with COVID19, juggling being a mum and full-time founder, her founder mindset, wellbeing tips and a lot more.My book recommendation: When All Is Said, Anne GriffinSophie’s book recommendation: The Magic Mountain, Thomas MannChocolate: Seed & Bean Dark MintQuote: ‘There is a crack, a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in’ Leonard CohenFootnote: Recorded remotelyDon’t forget to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta & Twitter: @amelia_rope, facebook @hopeandpatience.However tough it gets … hold onto that inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you thinking of a change of direction or perhaps facing redundancy and being propelled to create a new working life? Our guest, Daniel Mascoll, may just offer you the inspiration you need. Daniel is an example of a guy having more than one gig on the go to provide an income for him and his family. And happy with it.Ex-media, now black cabbie, Director of Football Magic Coaching and a property investor with his brothers he has created a business lifestyle which keeps him busy, engaged and offers short term, medium term and long-term financial rewards.Daniel shares his down to earth approach with the hows, the whys, what he has gained from his change of direction, how he manages to keep fit sitting in a cab for long stretches, the times where he has had to have hope and patience and a lot more besides. He gets me to try a ‘semi-chocolate’ bar which I have avoided all my life … it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined though not sure I will be rushing to buy another!Daniel shares a down to earth approach with the hows, they whys and more. Oh and he gets me to try a semi-chocolate bar I have always avoided but actually isn't as bad as I imagined! My lockdown saviour and recommendation: Chloe’s Pilates at Home, @chloespilatesChocolate: Fry’s Turkish DelightQuote: ‘Have no fear of perfection, you will never reach it’. Salvador DaliSERIES 2: Ep 1 released 3rd September.I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. Simply contact me via www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta and facebook @hopeandpatience and twitter @ameliarope See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Yorker, Laura Winningham is the Co-Founder of City Harvest London, a food distribution charity which has had and continues to have massive impact on hunger and food waste. The charity distributes donated fresh unusable surplus food to food banks, charities, community groups, and more. (A whopping 170,000 meals are rescued and distributed each week). It's more than just food. It has a huge social aspect to helping choirs to the homeless, after school adventure playgrounds, groups trying to help teens stay out of gangs, secure shelters for trafficked women.Laura is dynamic. Her energy and devotion incredible. Join us on this episode chatting about the hows, the whys, discover more about Laura and hear how she keeps her wellbeing as part of her week.My book recommendation: The Book of Forgiving, Archbishop Desmond Tutu & Revd Mpho TutuChocolate: Amedei Toscano Latte milk chocolate (Laura) & Amedei 70% Venezuelan (Amelia)Quote: ‘Try not to become a man of success, rather become a man of value.’ Albert EinsteinFootnote: Recorded remotelyI would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. Simply contact me via www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta and facebook @hopeandpatience and twitter @ameliaropeHowever tough it gets … holding onto that inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twin sisters, Joyce and Raissa are two sassy and charming women. Doubledutch (@doubledutchdrinks) the premium mixer company they founded in 2015 is the creation from their love of spirits, flavours and sodas. Stockists include: (Harvey Nicols, Fortnum & Mason), supermarkets (Waitrose) and online with www.doubledutchdrinks.com and Amazon. Originating in The Netherlands they have been based in London for 7 years and launched in 2015. Accolades include: Forbes 30 Under 30 (Europe), Winner: Virgin startup for entrepreneurs in retail (within 3 months of launching!).Hear how they managed to secure the listings they have, the challenges they faced, the highs and lows of having a sibling as a business partner, what they think of success and failure, how they look after themselves (you will hear the words gin and tonic slip into the chat quite a few times …) and more. My podcast recommendation: Adam BuxtonChocolate: Cadbury’s Fruit and NutQuote: ‘And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the storm is really over, but one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about.’ Haruki Murakami ‘Kafka on the Shore’.Footnote: Recorded remotelyI would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. Simply contact me via www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta, twitter and facebook @hopeandpat. However tough it gets … holding onto that inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What were you doing aged 15? Our guest, Kitty Tait was founding her thriving and highly acclaimed business, The Orange Bakery (www.theorangebakery.org) (insta: @therealorangebakery. Join us to hear Kitty chat about dropping out of school, what and who turned her life around, her visions for the future (they are big!) and how she looks after herself. We chat chocolate, in particular, Snickers, we chat about what makes her tick, her thoughts on success and failure. She is an utter gem. Enjoy Kitty’s magic in this episode. My book recommendation: Atomic Habits by James ClearChocolate: SnickersQuote: Rumi ‘Don't grieve, anything you lose comes around in another form.’Footnote: Recorded remotelyI would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. Simply contact me via www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta, twitter and facebook @hopeandpat. However tough it gets … hold onto that inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie set inspiration came from his love of flowers (his parents had their own flower shop for 30 years) and seeing from his early days at Able & Cole how a subscription model could really work. Freddie and I chat about his early days and explore what makes him tick. We chat about confidence, lack of confidence, how he handles the unmotivated days, what he enjoys most with the business, how he unwinds, the challenges of lockdown and a lot more. My book recommendation: The Body, A Guide for the Occupants’, Bill BrysonChocolate: Dairy Milk (Jumbo bar only)Quote: Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor & Stoic) ‘You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength’Footnote: Recorded remotelyWe would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. Simply contact us via www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous we would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away to any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta, twitter and facebook @hopeandpat. However tough it gets…hold onto that inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time for Episode 11. Wow doesn’t time fly by.Niraj’s previous chapters (‘rodeos’ in Niraj’s lingo) have led him from the high-octane corporate world for 12 years, or so, to surviving a stroke aged 30 (yep a stroke so young …) into the world of property, then meditation and finally to Co-Founder: www.mindunlocked.co @mind.unlocked ‘21st century mental wellbeing. No crystals, no mumbo jumbo.’ Imagine leading a meditation on Tower Bridge … that’s what Niraj has done.As usual there is plenty of chat! Niraj shares his insights from his early days of his life journey, what he learnt from the stroke and why he founded Mind:Unlocked with Jessica Warren. We get a chance to discover what makes Niraj tick, what he perceives as resilience, limiting beliefs … one of which I think we can all relate to … ‘I’m not ready. I need more time’. Come and join us both. I guarantee you will glean at least one gem from this episode … but potentially many many more.My book recommendation: ‘The Yoga Kitchen’, Kimberley ParsonsChocolate: Niraj: Terry’s Chocolate Orange Easter Eggs & Me: The Chocolate Society Espresso BarQuote: ‘To begin, begin’ William WordsworthLink Niraj Mentions: http://bit.ly/DigitalSanityMUFootnote: Recorded remotelyWe would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. Simply contact us via www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. Don’t forgot to hit subscribe to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous we would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away to any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta, twitter and facebook @hopeandpat. Keep well. Keep safe. Keep your inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could you imagine being a Child Protection Psychologist and Seedmonger? Grace Alexander, https://www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk/ (insta: @gracealexanderflowers, twitter: gracealexanderflwrs) our guest for this episode. Stockists include the wonderful @TOASTclothing.Discover how a structural reorganisation at work got Grace thinking what extra element in her work life was missing … one which was tangible. The next thing she was planning … to convert a tiny scrap of land behind her cottage into an orchard, area for compost and rosebeds. The rest is history.Grace and I chat about coming from a family of workaholics, what she set up her business for and her thoughts on scaling up. We mull over definitions of success and failure, how she balances her two roles, her decision-making, how she takes care of herself and a lot more besides.Find Grace’s favourite recipe in our latest blog post … Claire Thomson’s Nutmeg and Nettle Pizza. My book recommendation: Wabi Sabi by Beth KemptonGrace’s book recommendations: Hotel du Lack by Anita Brookner and any Jilly CoopersCheese: P. Jacquin & Fils Selle sur Chur Goats Cheese, Rippon Cheese Stores, Tachbrook Street, London SW1V 1SWQuote: ‘ Boundaries are my oxygen.’ Arianna HuffingtonRecorded pre-pandemic and pre-lockdown.I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. If you enjoy the episodes it would be fantastic if you could rate and review on Apple and share to any souls you think would benefit from the chats. Remember to subscribe to be the first to catch the latest episodes.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta, twitter and facebook @hopeandpat. Keep well. Keep safe. Keep your that sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘I remember when I grew up, my parents said to me …It doesn't matter what you begin your career doing as long as you're either a banker, a doctor or a lawyer or an accountant’. Simon’s life most certainly started out this way but how it spanned out is refreshingly different from that.Simon Ong https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ began his working days as a banker at Lehman Brothers just before the crash in 2008. He was then made redundant job after job which led him to reset his career compass. Simon and I chat about what he has learnt from his many chapters, how he gets back on track by slowing down, what he perceives the words success and failure mean to him, entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs and is the cause of stress down to our mental chatter. He really shares the most phenomenal gems which, though recorded pre-pandemic, pre-lockdown, really are relevant for the times we now find ourselves in. My book recommendation: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret To Long And Happy Life by Hector Garcia and Francesca MirallesChocolate: Green & Black’s 85% (it definitely has been the most popular bar so far!)Quote: The Japanese proverb: nana korobi ya oki (fall seven times rise eight)Recorded pre-pandemic and pre-lockdown.I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. If you enjoy the episodes it would be fantastic if you could rate and review on Apple. Any sharing to souls you think would benefit from them is hugely appreciated. Don’t forget to subscribe to be the first to catch the latest episodes.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on insta, twitter and facebook @hopeandpat. Keep well. Keep safe. Keep your inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ama Clarke was the first bean-to-bar producer in London when she founded her award-winning www.lucocoachocolate.com @lucocoachocolate back in 2015. Her chocolate bars are sweetened with unrefined coconut sugar and the superfood lucuma (a fruit from Peru). Stockists include Wholefoods and Nobu Hotel.I met Ama several years ago on the shop floor in Wholefoods, Kensington … both us doing chocolate samplings for her brand. We got chatting … Ama’s story is a fascinating one. Her background is computer science and engineering with a smidgeon of politics. A major catalyst with a life change was injuring her foot whilst running marathon, turning to boxing and focussing on health. We also pop in some wellbeing (always important) and how Ama copes with being a high achiever and coping with stress.Her energy is infections, her pearls of wisdom fantastic.If you are adore eating chocolate, ever dreamed of setting up your own bean-to-bar business or just curious to hear more about what it’s like then this is an episode especially for you.My book recommendation: Chocolate Nations: Living and Dying for Cocoa in West Africa. Orla RyanChocolate: Duffy’s 55% Milk Gold Academy Chocolate Winner, VenezuelaQuote: ‘All you need is love but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.’ Charles Schultz.Footnote: Recorded in February & pre-COVID19 pandemic.I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk or DM via social media. It would be a wonderful treat if you could share the podcast with any soul who may enjoy the show, and, fantastic if you fancy rating and reviewing it on Apple too. Don’t forget to subscribe to be the first to catch the latest episodes. Don't forget to keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience on @hopeandpat. Keep well. Keep safe. Keep your inner sparkle. Thank you for listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca co-founded the award-winning www.balanceme.com @balancemeskincare with her sister Claire 15 years ago. Propelled from making foot scrubs for corporate days into a pop up store in Top Shop they have gone on to supply John Lewis, Boots, Waitrose and many more stores. I met Rebecca in 2015 through the power of chat, rose chocolate and her fab rose products!Both sisters had ‘previous lives’ before they found themselves starting Balanceme.Rebecca’s chapters include working for L’Oreal and training as a reflexologist.Our chat includes the challenges they faced with the business during this time and how they have adapted it to keep growing, the changing and evolving landscape of women in business, ‘green washing’ in the natural beauty industry, Rebecca’s thoughts on the words success and failure … and more.My book recommendation: ‘A Bit of a Stretch – The Diaries of a Prisoner’ Chris Atkins. Chocolate: Green & Black’s 85%Quote: ‘Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all’ Helen KellerI would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. If you enjoy what you listen do it would be fantastic if you could rate and review on Apple. Don’t forget to subscribe to be the first to catch the latest episodes.Don't forget to keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience on @hopeandpat. Keep well. Keep safe. Keep your inner sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Soojung-Kim Pang (@askpang) is author to three titles including ‘Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less’ and ‘The Distraction Addiction’. ‘Shorter: How working less will revolutionise the way your company gets things done’ is his latest book released in the UK early March 2019. All three have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and Alex Pang’s work has been reviewed by New York time, New Yorker, Financial Time and Guardian. As well as writing, Alex Pang runs his consultation company ‘Strategy & Rest’ (www.strategy.rest) in California. I went to hear Alex talk at the Sunday Times ‘Life Lessons’ event in the Barbican in Feb. My mind was captivated by hearing about Alex’s research and the exciting concept of working a 4-day week. Oh and before you ask … WITHOUT working longer days or extra hours.Following some social media banter with Alex I struck gold! Alex was fantastic and volunteered to be a guest on Hope & Patience. A chance for us to have our very own Q&A with the guy. My challenge was to read the, at that time, unpublished 310-page book over an evening and early morning before the interview that day. I did it … I can honestly say it was an easy read and full of absolute gems. Alex and I chat about how the shorter week can work, early global adopters of it and the benefits employers and employees have noticed. These include Michelin starred restaurants and care homes … as well as software, advertising and design companies. Many of which now use it as their USP. We also discuss the challenges of its roll out too.Alex share’s his tips of what to tell you clients, how to do the initial roll out and a heap more too. I make sure that those of us who are sole operators/solopreneurs get some advice too. It really is a jam-packed episode where you will learn a lot. I promise!My book recommendation for this episode had to be Alex’s latest book: Shorter, Work Better, SmarterChocolate: Posh pick n mix from Fortnum & Mason!Quote: ‘Let’s get started’ Alex PangI would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. If you enjoy what you listen do it would be fantastic if you could rate and review on Apple. Don’t forget to subscribe to be the first to catch the latest episodes.Don't forget to keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience on @hopeandpat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oliver’s story about how he came to found Head Talks (www.headtalks.com) (@headtalksnews) is an incredible one. One where he was taken to his inner most sanctum and resilience stretched until it almost snapped. But it didn’t. And to explain this you really need to listen to Oliver’s story in his own words. ‘I was young, I was 27. I was fearless, I was ready to conquer the world. I just got hit by these waves of anxiety, and I just didn't know what it was. Anyway, that led to a spiralling of drugs and alcohol. I call it my year on the run. I basically was running from the problem, and I actually ended up in Australia and being picked off a pavement and flown back to a treatment centre in London’.Oliver is so honest, so open and shares a lot of gems around the importance of mental health, how we can nurture it and to take heed when it is telling us it needs r and r. Our chocolate sojourn is with a rather chewy sweet with a chocolate centre … so you can imagine the challenges we face to continue chewing and chatting! Oliver shares where he has had to have hope and remember patience and what he thinks the next wellbeing trend will be. My book recommendation for this episode: ‘Creative Visualisation’ Shakti Gawain. As Oprah says ‘I do believe, and I have seen in my own life, that creative visualisation works’.I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk. If you enjoy what you listen do it would be fantastic if you could rate and review on Apple. Don’t forget to subscribe to be the first to catch the latest episodes.Don't forget to keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience on @hopeandpat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonny’s story of how he became Founder of the award-winning adventure travel company www.wildfrontierstravel.com (@wildfrontiers) is an incredible one. One which is triggered by coming to terms with grief. This grief propels him to set off on his motorbike and ride from the UK to Cape Town. Instead of coming back by plane he decides to criss-cross Africa, taking 10 months and returning to the UK some 20,000 miles later. On his return his chapters include being an author (a trilogy on his life and travels), travel writer and then setting up Wild Frontiers in the paper! You will hear more about this poignant and tragic catalyst and a heap more on this episode. Our chats include the challenges faced when running an adventure travel company (they head to some remote climes at times trust me!), climate change and their 2020 carbon reduction plan with Eco Act. Our chocolate sojourn is with Jonny’s favourite chocolate ... an upgrade from my previous guests favourites (

Pip is a super-talented woman and the nut butter queen. Just 31 and running one of the UK’s biggest nut butter companies in the UK. Her inspiration: her love of peanut butter and not being able to find any in the supermarkets which were palm oil free. She know supplies 5,500 stores and still growing.Pip and I chat about how and why she set up Pip N Nut www.pipandnut.com (@pipandnut) and cover the challenges she faces with sustainability, outsourcing, building a team and more. We also We discuss what the words entrepreneur, failure and success mean to Pip.She shares her favourite hideaway with us and offers precious insights into how she addresses keeping well with running Pip N Nut.We tucked into a whopping 180g bar of Tony’s Chocoloney Caramel Sea Salt which the producer then came in to tuck into. Find out why she picked the bar on the show. Pip shares her new product with us … and yes, good news for chocolate lovers, it involves chocolate!This episode I mull over how the landscape for women in business has changed from the time I set up my chocolate business in 2007. I chat about an energetic website www.headtalks.com (mental health and wellbeing) whose founder, Oliver Chittenden, will be on the show very soon. I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk.Don't forget to keep up to speed with me (Amelia) and life with Hope & Patience on @hopeandpat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harriet has an amazing energy which has seen her build the seriously chic luxury online gifting company www.biscuiteers.com (@biscuiteersltd). Their corporate clients include Tiffany, Apple and Net-A-Porter, retailers include Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges. We chat about the how and why and then about some of the challenges Harriet has faced whilst growing the business. One topic for discussion is how she scaled up making artisan biscuit with hand-icing into an impressive manufacturing business whilst maintaining the hand-icing.Harriet shares what the words entrepreneur, success and failure mean to her and the importance of keeping well and what she wont compromise on to do it.Our chocolate break involves Harriet’s nostalgic choice of the Lindtor chocolate bar. After eating too many chunks (occupational hazard!) we then move onto chat about the importance of wellbeing, what Harriet won’t compromise on for the sake of her wellbeing and more. Being involved with the Women’s Prize for Fiction Harriet’s an avid reader and shares some recommendations. Finally, you will find me spinning some thoughts on drivers … why we do what we do in life (start a business or start something else). In this episode I recommend: ‘Thrive’, Arianna Huffington. You will hear why when you download.I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk.Don’t forget to keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience on @hopeandpat See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rohan's backstory is one of many chapters ... so many it would make a rip-roaring read as a book! A matrimonial lawyer who went into pubs, catering, soup, online food delivery, then sofa and most recently his online lighting company www.pooky.com (@pookylights).In this episode you will hear how Rohan emerged from life as a matrimonial lawyer to buddying up with this co-founder, the late Pat Reeves and creating two huge successes Deliverance (the first online delivery company to supply more than a pizza) and sofa.com. When you hear the tale about buying the name, sofa.com, I dare you not to laugh. Rohan and I chat about the challenges he has experienced on his entrepreneurial path; the most recent losing his business partner of over 20 years, Pat. We continue exploring the entrepreneur’s mindset and what the words entrepreneur, success and failure mean to Rohan.After our chocolate sojourn with Rohan’s favourite chocolate; Terrys Chocolate Orange we get back on track and talk about his approach to wellbeing. A ‘dry’ January (despite a slight tip off the wagon a few days before we meet) is one of them.I spin some of my thoughts on transitioning from one thing to another (in my case from the world of chocolate to the world of podcast) and share my book recommendation for this episode: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse: Charlie Mackesy.I would love your feedback on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of, and importantly, none of. The best place to do this is on www.hopeandpatience.co.uk.Don't forget to keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience on @hopeandpat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning chocolate creator Amelia Rope and guests explore the challenges of running your own business and taking care of yourself along the way. Amusing, honest and at times, edgy, Hope and Patience encourages you to switch off the internal chatter and continue to sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.