Women in Business - Ask For More

Josh White, the Co-Founder of CanO Water, has not only had to tackle the plastic problem to build his brand, but also developed a ‘challenger' mindset to stand out against the competition. On the show Josh dives into how he stayed resilient during the crazy journey it took to become the world's first mass market, canned water alternative.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having worked at Badoo and Bumble, Michelle Kennedy is an expert at building digital communities. She's currently empowering a community of 1.6 million women with her app, Peanut. Hear why Michelle thinks it's so important for businesses to be driven by purpose and discover how your business could unlock growth through its purpose.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As businesses across the UK continue to face uncertain times, we're joined by prolific entrepreneur Timothy Armoo. Timothy (known as ‘Timo' ) co-founded Fanbytes during university, connecting brands with Gen-Z in a truly authentic way. After five years of steady growth, he sold the business in a deal worth tens of millions.On this episode Timo shares some of the tactics for growth that he employed building his company Fanbytes – tactics that could help your business navigate the choppy waters of 2023.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Willingham, a serial investor and former Dragon discusses what your next steps should be after securing your investment. Her own business Nightcap PLC went from strength to strength in the pandemic, so Sarah has valuable insight on how business owners could grow their investor relationships. She also shares what she looks for from investors on Dragons Den. Listen now for insights that could help you grow your business with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Bartlett gives us a raw insight into his incredible journey to becoming one of the UK's most prolific entrepreneurs and serial investors on BBC's Dragons Den, a bestselling author, and the host of The Diary Of A CEO podcast.Host, Angellica Bell, unpacks how he overcame procrastination and embraced risks, to achieve personal and business growth.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miles Laflin A.K.A 'The P00l Guy' deep dives into taking opportunities and becoming a TikTok sensation with over 13 million followers.Discover how he turned a decade of pool engineering experience, into an overnight success story on social - along with his top tips for making your business go viral too.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harpreet Kaur, the 2022 Apprentice Winner and founder of Oh So Yum, gives us a breakdown of how she developed a winning mindset and learnt the importance of resiliency, with Angellica Bell. Hear how Harpreet impressed Lord Sugar with her no-nonsense leadership style, how her mindset differs when facing real-world challenges and what steps she takes to prepare, adapt and overcome whilst scaling. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence. Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Ashville Louisy gives us a TikTok masterclass about his construction group, Ashville with Angellica Bell.Hear how Daniel is opening the door into the aggregate & construction industries, welcoming his huge TikTok & social following. Creating new and exciting reasons for people to want to work for his brands, beyond conventional pay & benefits.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of our sustainability series, Angellica Bell questions if businesses should modernise or move their residences to create more eco-friendly workplaces.Her Guest, Dr. Jenn McArthur, Smart Building Research Group Lead & Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, talks through some of the ways you can adapt & save energy in your workplace.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special of The Royal Bank Business Show, Angellica Bell recognises the challenges that face black-owned businesses and celebrates their achievements with entrepreneur and musician, Swiss the founder of Black Pound Day.This year's Black History Month theme is ‘Time to change: actions not words' which focuses on forward-looking, positive action toward a more equal world.Listen now as they discuss the real actions we can make to help black businesses flourish.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell questions how businesses can adopt sustainable choices in their supply chains. Guests, Amee Ritchie & Jake Elliott-Hook the founders of S'Wheat, and Dr. James Cadman, Head of Consultancy & Carbon at Action Sustainability, offer insights into the actionable steps you can take to work towards a more sustainable supply chain on a budget. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell questions how sustainable solutions could help us become more energy efficient during an energy and cost of living crisis.Guests, Jim Bisset, the founder and inventor of Hydro Genie and Heidi Simpson, Propositions and Engagement Manager at NatWest, offer insights into the alternative solutions to consider when reducing your environmental impact on a budget. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell learns how sustainable logistic solutions can help cut costs in challenging times. Guests, Kunmi Oludoyi & Adebayo Popoola the founders of Sorair Technologies, a final-mile delivery solution, and Professor David Greenwood of Warwick Manufacturing Group offer insights into their business' cleaner delivery practices.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss how the Metaverse and other disruptive technologies can affect your business, with Jamie McFarlane, Head of Research, Innovation and partnerships at The Royal Bank.Jamie discusses how the Metaverse and other technologies can impact businesses in the future and what businesses can do to implement them without alienating their existing customers.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Angellica Bell chats with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, founder of Stemettes, an award winning social initiative which is helping young women enter science and technology sectors. Dr Anne teaches us her approach to taking advantage of new disruptive technologies such as the Metaverse, to get ahead of competitors and why it's important to experiment. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss the key risks that businesses face in the tech world of today with Katherine Graham, Head of Security Services at The Royal Bank.Katherine shares her views on how to adapt to tech compliance and cyber security in an uncertain world. Listen now to discover her insights that could help your business.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Angellica Bell chats with digital entrepreneur Adnan Ebrahim, the Co-Founder of MindLabs, the sleep and meditation app. He launched his mental well-being platform after facing his own mental health issue in his previous start-up.Adnan discusses his experiences of managing rising risk and regulation pressures. He shares his insights on tackling confusing data compliance issues and cybersecurity challenges.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss, how to attract & retain talent staffed during labour shortages and the impacts of the great resignation with, Natalie Nelson, Technical Advice Lead at Royal Bank Mentor.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Laura Southern, the founder of House Of Lady Muck, a beauty and lifestyle brand that grew from a luxury nail art studio.Laura shares her insights of how to attract the right staff during the current labour shortages and how to hang on to them during the great resignation. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss, how to adapt your business in a cost of living crisis with Bestselling Business Author and Sales Entrepreneur Expert, Alison Edgar MBE.Alison shares her views on how to enhance your sales and marketing techniques during challenging times. Listen now to discover her insights that could help your business.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Akash Mehta, The CEO & Co-founder of Fable & Mane, and ex-Digital Marketing Manager of Dior & Estée Lauder Companies.Akash shares his journey of launching a premium brand during uncertain times and how he's adapted his business to thrive during a cost of living crisis. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss the pros and cons of different funding options in challenging times with Piers Lawford, Scale Accelerator Manager at The Royal Bank.Piers shares his views on the current funding landscape and where to seek support. Listen now to discover his insights that could help your business.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Alex Depledge, MBE. She's the CEO of Resi, the UK's first online residential architect practice and former CEO of hassle.com, the revolutionary on-demand cleaning service.Alex shares her journey of seeking finance as a start-up and gives tips on how to continue business growth during challenging times.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our hosts Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies discuss sustainability opportunities with Paul Fletcher, Director of Business Banking at The Royal Bank of Scotland.Paul shares his views on how businesses can start their sustainability journey. Listen now to discover his insights that could help your business.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Angellica Bell chats with Ella Mills, the Founder & Brand Director of Deliciously Ella, the plant-based nutrition and wellness brand.Ella shares how sustainability became part of her journey and how it's helped strengthen the growth of her brand. Listen now and discover her insights that could help you and your business on its sustainability journey.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of The Royal Bank of Scotland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Royal Bank Scotland Business Show. Today's insights for tomorrow's challengesWhether you're an aspiring start-up, a savvy small business, or leading an established enterprise, we'll aim to bring you inspiring stories and fresh knowledge to help you grow with confidence. Our host Angellica Bell catches up with successful entrepreneurs and leaders to find out how they've overcome obstacles and grabbed opportunities to grow a thriving business. Join our Extra Show to get powerful business know-how as Holly Mackay and Eshita Kabra-Davies talk to experts on the trending issues facing businesses everywhere.Subscribe now, as we talk about today's insights for tomorrow's challenges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this final episode of the series Dougie goes deep into a discussion about mental health issues in UK farming with four well-informed guests: Heather Wildman, MD of Saviour Associates; Chris McVey, Welfare Manager, RSABI; Jude McCann, CEO of the Farming Community Network; and Adam Mathison, a young farmer with John Grant Agricultural Services in Peebles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Dougie discusses co-operative farming and other co-operative techniques affecting UK agriculture. His guests are Andy Macdonald, Head of Food and Farming (Scotland) at Savills; Laura Ryan, founder and Chair of Meat Business Women; and Tim Bailey, Chief Executive of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode three, Dougie talks to four experts about technology and its current and future impact on UK Agriculture. The guest experts are: Leia Kennedy and Dominic Gammon, founders of The Aquaponics Garden; Dave Ross, CEO of the Agri-EPI Centre; and Tim Byrne, Managing Director of AbacusBio International. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Dougie and the panel discuss Scottish farming's current state and whether it is ready for the future. His guests are Robert Neill, a tenant farmer on a mixed farm in the Scottish Borders; Joyce Campbell, the owner of Armadale Farm on the north coast of Sutherland; and Martin Kennedy, a tenant farmer in Aberfeldy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this first episode, Dougie Vipond discusses food production and the challenge of carbon emissions for Scots and UK farmers. His guests are Steven Thomson, Senior Agricultural Economist at SRUC, Scotland's Rural College; Sally Williams, former Chair of the Oxford Farming Conference; and Dave Reay, Professor of Carbon Management and Education at Edinburgh University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into Ade Adepitan's new podcast. This week he's speaking to leaders from Pavegen and WPP on the future of people power. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into Ade Adepitan's new podcast. This week he's speaking to leaders from Mere Soeur, My Green Pod and Pekoetea on creating a greener supply chain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Want to know how to reduce, reuse and rethink waste? Find out how in this week's podcast episode, where Ade Adepitan is joined by guests Frances Beer and Jamie Crummie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into Ade Adepitan's new podcast. This week he's speaking to leaders from Openreach, Coutts and Green Tomato Cars on how they're driving sustainable change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this the final episode of the series Steph has both Ross Williams of Venntro Media Group and Clare Harris of Talking Tables on the show. They talk about the question that is still affecting every business since lockdown: “Is Working from home the future?” They discuss the pros and cons of working from home and whether it should be considered the ‘new normal’. Ross and Clare have differing perspectives on what working from home means for the future of business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Steph McGovern speaks to Tamara Littleton, founder and CEO of The Social Element, a digital firm that helps brands deliver their message on social media. When lockdown occurred, The Social Element was in the fortunate position of being able to maintain a remote team, and Tamara quickly realised there was demand from pandemic-panicked firms for a crisis-management solution to their social media offering. Tamara discusses how The Social Element could study what consumers were saying about a particular brand across all the social channels, so that the brand could then respond, adjust its strategy and keep its customers happy during a time of great uncertainty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As business owners tried to deal with a downturn in trade during lockdown, they were forced to have some difficult conversations with all their stakeholders, from suppliers and employees to customers new and old. In this episode, Steph McGovern talks to Sam Clark, co-founder and director of Experience Travel Group, and Hootan Ahmada, former plastic surgeon and football agent, who now runs an innovative footwear restoration company, Shoe Lab. Sam discusses the tough conversations with holidaymakers whose trips he had to postpone as travel restrictions came in, and how openness and frankness has ultimately worked for the firm, while Hootan describes having to furlough staff and come up with a recovery plan for a business that is now thriving as more people make do and mend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the launch episode of the new series, Steph talks to businesses that changed strategy during the coronavirus lockdown, and adapted their offering to the new climate. Samantha Jameson, founder of luxury bath and body brand Soapsmith, and business partner Ella McKay reveal how they took the decision to pivot and launch a philanthropic initiative to gift soaps to the NHS that ultimately led to an increase in online sales. Meanwhile, Jenny Kitchen, CEO of design agency Yoyo, explains how furlough gave her staff the opportunity to learn new skills that are now helping clients bring their own products to market. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Adapting to the New Now, Steph McGovern is joined by Ally Maughan, founder of HR consultancy People Puzzles. Steph and Ally discuss ideas and strategies for getting your business confidence back post lockdown. Ally is a member of The Supper Club, a members club for Founders and CEOs with a difference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this third episode of Adapting to the New Now, Steph McGovern is joined by Ranzie Anthony, Chief Creative Officer of Athlon. Steph and Ranzie take a look at how to make your marketing more effective, in this difficult time, when marketing the right way is so important. Ranzie is a member of The Supper Club, a members club for Founders and CEOs with a difference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this second episode host Steph McGovern is joined by Merilee Karr, CEO and founder of UnderTheDoormat, as they discuss how to plan to help your business recover successfully coming out of lockdown in 2020. Merilee is a member of The Supper Club, a members club for Founders and CEOs with a difference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the pandemic affecting our relationship with cash and consumers anxious about returning to bricks-and-mortar shops, how do businesses fully embrace their online operations? In the first instalment of Royal Bank of Scotland's Adapting To The New Now series, Steph McGovern speaks to Tamara Roberts, CEO of Ridgeview Wines, about how the South Downs winery has made a success of its online business to get its award-winning products into the hands of customers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our final episode of this series, our host Zara Janjua chats with Supernature Oils founder Lynn Mann and Purpose HR MD Lisa Thompson to discuss the events that shaped their careers and turned them into powerful and passionate leaders. Listen to find out how developing your career might not be as tricky as you think! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Often the most unexpected moments and chance meets can lead to the most surprising opportunities. On this week's episode, we have Shonagh Kinnaird, Mace’s Associate Director, who went from lorry driver to senior management of a billion pound construction company joined by Gillian Wilson, Straben's Hall - Director of Marketing, who was once an actor in Irn Bru ads and Taggart. They share their stories of serendipity and show you how to get what you want with tenacity and human connections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you want to elevate your business profile, react to change and stand out? In this week’s episode, Social Bite Co-Founder Alice Thompson and Big Partnership Director Stephanie Clark are offering words of wisdom and inspiration when we need it most. It is important more than ever to stay relevant and find out how to communicate your story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s never been a better time focus on your mental health. In this week’s episode, Zara Janjua learns how to create headspace and find clarity in life through chatting with TV presenter Jenni Falconer and handbag designer Sarah Haran. These successful women reveal their secrets to mindfulness and we discuss how creativity and endorphins from exercise could help you during a crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. We’ve all been there where we’ve thought we’ve hit rock bottom and need to find our way back to the top. Listen to our 3rd episode with Loose Women anchor and Radio Scotland presenter Kaye Adams alongside Marketing Consultant Niki Hutchison as they share with us how they found resilience through their line of work to bounce back stronger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever felt that you weren’t able to speak out and say how you truly feel? In this week’s episode, Zara Janjua chats with Ashley Storrie BBC Comedy star and Lynne Kennedy MBE to discuss how to use your voice effectively online and in person and reveal the times they wish they’d spoken out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are now back for our 2nd Ask For More series with our host Zara Janjua. In this episode, we will be launching the Royal Bank’s £20 note and shining the spotlight on the impact of ‘Philanthropy’ with two inspirational women, Judy Murray and Diana Borland. Judy reveals her upcoming project with the Brownies and gives us an update on son Andy's injury and Diana tells how she changed the lives of schoolchildren in Nepal and why CSR runs through the heart of her business. As always, we want you to Ask For More. Go on, join the movement on Facebook, search Ask for More! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Disrupt and shake up your industryIn this series of podcasts, Zara Janjua hears inspiring stories from some of the country’s top business women as they speak openly and honestly about the reality of starting and growing a business.The 8th episode brings the current series to an end with Zara discussing disruptive innovation with two dangerous women in tech – Vicky Brock and Sarah Stenhouse. Watch out for our new series starting early in 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.