Podcasts about Hotel Chocolat

We've been away for a while but we're back with Season 5 of Everybody hates your brand.We talk to Tom Phillips. Tom has spent over 20 years in Strategy, working in some of the UK's best marketing agencies with a focus on loyalty, CRM, and digital – so a man after my own heart. He's worked on brands like BP, Virgin, Costa Coffee, Nespresso, Halfords and Hotel Chocolat and shares that expertise in this season premiere. External resources:Tom's LinkedIn page - CLICK HEREAudio-Visual assets:Imagery: Photo by Matthew Brodeur on UnsplashMusic: Hot Thang by Daniel Fridell. CLICK HEREMusic: You Oughta Know - Rockin' for Decades. CLICK HERE

In this episode, Duncan and I look at what's next for Hotel Chocolat and hopes about EVs providing a boost for car sales...

In this episode of The Gadget Show Podcast, Ortis joins Jason and Suzi! They discuss the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 cooker and air fryer, AeroPress coffee maker and Hotel Chocolat's velvetiser.Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryerhttps://ninjakitchen.co.uk/product/ninja-speedi-10-in-1-rapid-cooker-and-air-fryer-on400uk-zidON400UK?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v_cvi0K4zooydTH9jCtPfY5GYh2KJb4A_BOqyTGVmsJEBNEalMwjhEaArVDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsAeroPresshttps://www.aeropress.co.ukThe Velvetiserhttps://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/shop/collections/products/the-velvetiser/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v-04uvs7fZ-8woA1Y4Y4rsvuvxzTxFQ_uiH6zGa0aennfjBPE0iIZ8aAi_cEALw_wcBSound Burgerhttps://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/at-sb727Jon's Ninja Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZdt0bJhCBU&pp=ygUMbmluamEgc3BlZWRpTo sponsor the Gadget Show Podcast, email: contact@northone.tvA North One ProductionProduced by Ewan Keil & Tom ClintSocial: @TheGadgetShowEmail: contact@northone.tvJoin our Gadget Show Patreon page to watch exclusive content and get access to watch recordings in person!Membership Club: patreon.com/thegadgetshow Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We bring you all the Westquay Shopping happenings, including a very tough trip for Zoe to Hotel Chocolat to see and taste the easter goodies. We find out whats "Springing up" in John Lewis, and speak to the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar ahead of opening at Mayflower Theatre. Word of mouth is the lifeblood of this podcast, so we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review and pass it on to a friend. So so many thanks Zoe & Tom x

For today's episode, I am joined by David Seaman of Alpha Cygni Asset Management for a conversation with two mavericks, an entrepreneur and an investor. Angus Thirwell is the co-founder and CEO of Hotel Chocolat and was on Episode 4 in December 2021. Angus has just completed the sale of Hotel Chocolat to Mars for a value of £534m and has decided to roll most of his stake in the company into the Mars family structure as he sees an increased opportunity for the brand to grow under its new ownership.  Gary Channon is the founder and CIO of Phoenix Asset Management with a disciplined value style of investing detailed in previous episodes with James Wilson. Gary heads a team that manages UK-listed investment vehicles, Aurora Investment Trust and Castelnau.   We are treated to a master class in how Angus's careful stewardship of his premium branded chocolate and the culture required to develop its full potential led him to his partnership with one of the world's biggest and most successful family businesses.   And how Gary's disciplined approach to research and valuation delivered a stunning return by acquiring a 15% stake in Hotel Chocolat after its post-pandemic setback.  We cover a lot of ground and discuss the health of the UK stock market, how to think about investing in consumer-facing businesses and how failing and learning from mistakes is an important part of developing a business whether in premium chocolate or asset management.  Gary also talks about taking the funeral business Dignity private and this latest addition to the portfolio, Churchill China.       Please enjoy our conversation with the mavericks, Angus Thirwell and Gary Channon. Brought to you by Progressive Equity Research.

In this episode Bunny is in the garden with Angus Thirlwell. Angus, a real life Willy Wonka, is one of the 2 founding partners behind the much loved Hotel Chocolat.  Listen to how ‘Mr Whippy' played a part in Angus's childhood, how cocoa beans are grown and traded, mentally transport yourself to The Rabot Hotel - the Hotel Chocolat hotel in St Lucia, and hear what is in store for Hotel Chocolat in the coming years. 

How will Hotel Chocolat fare under their new owner? How is Shein using AI to create next-level fast fashion? What could Labour do for business and the economy? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With such an iconic name, it's no surprise that James Cadbury is obsessed with chocolate.  As you have probably guessed, James' great-great-Grandfather was one of the brothers that founded the now illustrious Cadbury's brand.  Growing up just down the road from the legendary Bournville site, James had an early fascination with chocolate from a young age. Despite beginning his journey in finance after university, he soon realized that his heart was elsewhere—immersed in the world of chocolate. With a desire to make his mark on the industry and having supported several start ups, James took the plunge, investing his hard-earned savings into his first chocolate venture, Love Cocoa.  While navigating the rollercoaster of start-up life and having great success with his first brand, it also became clear that the nation's growing love for plant-based milk chocolate was growing. With an opportunity to be the first chocolate in the UK market with oat milk, James launched his second brand, HIP. His team developed a product that was a true game-changer to the category, a great-tasting, dairy-free chocolate like the UK had never seen before. It skyrocketed to success and hasn't looked back since.  In this episode, James takes us behind the scenes, sharing the challenges of running two start-up brands, along with the dilemmas of whether to put his name on the packaging and the pros and cons that came with it. He also dives into the critical focus on sustainability for both of his brands, drawing inspiration from his pioneering ancestors. James explains why it was imperative for Hip to breathe new life into the plant-based chocolate category and stand out on the store shelves.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing.If you have any suggestions for future episode topics, please email them to hello@tastehead.comFollow Brandt and Micah:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandt-maybury/https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-carr-hill-34a91811/Visit https://www.tastehead.com/ to learn moreFollow James:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadbury/?originalSubdomain=ukLove Cocoa InstagramHIPInstagramLinks Mentioned:Cadbury - https://www.cadbury.co.uk/Property Moose - https://propertymoose.co.uk/Hotel Chocolat - https://www.hotelchocolat.comTony's - https://tonyschocolonely.com/uk/enDragons Den (James Cadbury Episode) - YouTubeMidday Squares - https://www.middaysquares.com/Shoe Dog - https://www.waterstones.com/book/shoe-dog/phil-knight/Kind Bag -  https://www.kindbag.co

In the final episode of this 4-part mini-series, we use Hotel Chocolat, Mars, McDonald's, Broadcom, and VMware to bring some classic M&A theory to life!From buy-to-build strategies and vertical integrations to buying back core assets in the private equity world, if you are looking to pursue a career in banking this is the episode for you.Join our next free M&A Finance Accelerator simulation https://amplifyme.com/mafa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Imperial Brand, Vodafone, Burberry, Hotel Chocolat, BAE Systems & PayPal $imb $vod $brby $hotc $ba $pypl

In this episode, Ralph and I discuss the drama at OpenAI, Hotel Chocolat going to Mars and real estate portfolio rebalancing between the West End, City and Canary Wharf...

Buyers in the US will be able to browse and purchase vehicles from dealers on Amazon starting from next yea. We hear if consumers are likely to buy a Hyundai car alongside their online shopping basket and why this deal will change the way we purchase cars going forward. We take a look at the aftermath of that meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Is anything going to change in the somewhat icy trade relations? And the UK luxury chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has been sold to the US confectionary giant Mars for $660 million. We find out why this deal has raised some eyebrows and if Mars can help the brand conquer the US. (Picture: Hyundai unveils the 2024 Santa Fe XRT during AutoMobility LA at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Alle Infos zu ausgewählten Werbepartnern findest du hier.  Das Buch zum Podcast? JETZT BESTELLEN.  Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch.  Siemens-Woche lief gut. Kann man für Walmart, HelloFresh und Cisco nicht behaupten. Schuld sind Prognosen. Alibaba leidet unter Exportverboten. Währenddessen sorgt Mars für 160% Rendite bei Hotel Chocolat. Das geilste Business der Welt? Plastikfiguren für 20 Euro an Eltern verkaufen, die ihren Kindern keinen Wunsch ausschlagen. Tonies (WKN: A3CM2W) macht's möglich. Disney (WKN: 855686) hat zwar wenig Börsenwert, aber viele Aktivisten. Der neueste hat einiges zu bieten. Diesen Podcast vom 17.11.2023, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FoodBev Media's Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Unilever shares reformulation patents to combat freezer emissions in the ice cream sector; ‘World-first' alternative seafood association launched; Mars acquires British confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat for £534m; and more.  

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In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Hotel Chocolat going to Mars and the prospects for GM's Cruise given its recent problems…

We buy everything online these days. But what about a car? E-commerce giant Amazon has partnered with Hyundai. The South Korean car giant will be the first brand sold on the site. We hear why this deal will change the way we buy cars going forward. We take a look at the aftermath of that meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Is anything going to change in the somewhat icy trade relations? And the UK luxury chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has been sold to the US confectionary giant Mars for $660 million. We find out why this deal has raised some eyebrows and if Mars can help the brand conquer the US.

In today's epsiode, Ian King looks at the 534 million pound takeover of Hotel Chocolat by confectionary giant Mars.Plus Ian speak with Investec's Chief Executive after it reported a jump in half year profits.

Welcome to the podcast talking about all things Southampton.Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke present the So SO Show with Visit Southampton, light up your social life! This week its a Westquay October Half Term Special featuring Hotel Chocolat, Rituals and The Bagel Factory.  Plus plenty of ideas on where to go during the school holidays and… when was the last time you thought about Hedgehogs?  Thanks for all the likes, shares and reviews - they're much appreciated :-)  Zoe and Simon xx

Ever wondered where chocolate actually comes from? A plant of course! Expert chocolatiers Hotel Chocolat have a base in St Lucia where cacao is grown sustainably, with gentle farming in mind. Hear from CEO Emma Peacock all about the brand, the farming process and even a Hotel Chocolat St Lucia experience.   In this first episode for Series 13, @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek are joined by the @human_gardener Faith Douglas and Sarah Owen-Hughes who fill us in on the Harrogate Flower Show news.        Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best   Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.   Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.   The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.   LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.   All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.   The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don't require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.   Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

This episode of the Sales Code Leadership Podcast is a double-feature, with Helen Slaven and Melissa Law from poq joining Kevin to discuss how sales and marketing can work together as one team.While there can be friction between sales and marketing, for Helen, CRO, and Melissa, VP of Global Marketing, they find the best results when they work in tandem. They chat with Kevin about ‘smarketing', and how when done well, there is no real place where sales ends and marketing begins. The dynamic duo share some of the ways that sales and marketing collaborate in poq - like how Melissa takes part in win/loss reviews to truly understand what works and what doesn't. Both are strong believers in constant learning, and they tell Kevin about how joining forces works to everyone's benefit.This is a one-of-a-kind episode, so make sure to tune in!Helen Slaven is a retail technology maven, with nearly 30 years' experience gained at the leading edge of sales and marketing in the industry. Helen is Chief Revenue Officer at poq, where she works with the likes of Cotton Traders, Hotel Chocolat, Card Factory, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and more. Helen joined poq in 2019 from Eagle Eye Solutions, where she was Chief Sales Officer. Prior to this, Helen was CEO of Planet Retail and WGSN, joining from BT's retail technology arm, BT Expedite, where she was CEO, after having previously served as VP, Retail for Torex.Melissa Law brings 20 years' experience of marketing gained across a diverse range of technology organizations. Currently VP of Global Marketing for poq, Melissa has created marketing and commercial strategies to secure contracts with international businesses in retail, telecommunications, hospitality, construction, media and utilities. Spearheading two major company rebrands and launching four flagship products, she is a results driven senior B2B Technology Marketer, with an exceptional and sustained record of delivering on strategy and managing change to achieve significant organisational growth.Connect with Helen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-slaven-04608b12/Connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-law/The podcast is brought to you by Sales Code, a MEDDICC MEDIA production, helping revenue leaders unlock added value in B2B SaaS sales teams. Your views on our podcast are always welcome, as well as any questions you might have for our podcast guests.Connect with the show host Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthiele/

Robin Kiziak is Financial Controller and Finance Business Partner  at VF Corporation (home of outdoor brands Vans, North Face and Timberland). Previously he has been a finance business partner at Hotel Chocolat and UK home improvement leader, Wickes. He also runs the website, There's Nothing Funny About Finance which aims to move finance away from stereotypes (think Dr No or Beancounters). In this episode Robin reveals how he has used humor to disarm tension in meetings and become a finance business partner  trusted by his colleagues  In this episode:  Robin's Favorite Finance Joke How to be a finance business partner (“with a part of the business that don't want you  there”). The negative stereotypes of finance and how to overcome them The power of soft (or human) skills  The distribution metrics behind Vans and Timberland's finance successes  Costs vs service as the “holy grail” in retail  How to start off in a new finance role – which financials to look at first  The biggest financial surprise  you found Snagging an unsung hero award Biggest advice to an aspiring FP&A professional  FP&A Today is brought to you by Datarails,the AI-powered financial planning and analysis platform.  Keep your own Excel financial models and spreadsheets and benefit from AI for data consolidation, reporting and planning. Links – There's Nothing Funny About Finance Follow Robin Kiziak on LinkedIn  YouTube video of the episode Follow Paul Barnhurst on LinkedIn  Follow Datarails on LinkedIn

Steve Carpenter spent 30 years leading people functions for fast-growth businesses like TGI Fridays, Pret A Manger, Caffè Nero, Hotel Chocolat, and Krispy Kreme (Caffè Nero grew ten-fold in his decade as their HR lead and Krispy Kreme doubled in size whilst Steve was their People & Culture Director), hiring thousands of people and procuring a wide range of products and services along the way.In this episode of the First-time Founders podcast, Steve details how and why he decided to be one of Yapster's early customers and explains how other first-time founders can break into big brands, with nascent propositions.Interested listeners can reach Steve (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carpentersteve) by emailing steve@three59.co.uk or Rob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/) at Rob@mission-group.co.uk

Good morning from London where Friday is off to a bit of a slow start, with traders still ruminating over yesterday's 0.5% UK base rate hike. Big name mortgage lenders are due to meet chancellor Jeremy Hunt today in what is described as “collaborative” event after the government resisted calls to intervene directly in the mortgage market. On the FTSE 100 GSK is the biggest gainer this so far this morning, after the pharma giant settled a cancer lawsuit for heartburn treatment Zantac that had been due for US trial. Hotel Chocolat has issued its second profit warning in as many months, and is warning of a "minor loss" this year as consumers continue to seek out cheaper alternatives. Audioboom has also had a tough start to the day, warning of lower than expected profits this year as the pandemic podcast craze continues to unwind. Among the small caps, David Beckham-backed Guild Esports has signed a one-year partnership deal with the gaming chair specialist Secretlab. #ProactiveInvestors #FTSE100 #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to Jacqueline Windsor, the head of retail at PwC, to discuss an improvement in consumer confidence over the past few months.He also discusses the UK's post-Brexit trade agreement with the chairman of Marks and Spencer - and whether it'll be good for business.And Easter is always a big time for the chocolate confectionary sector - Ian speaks to the co-founder of Hotel Chocolat about the food and drink industry.

The FTSE 100 has started 2023 on the front foot, following Asia and Europe higher in early trading to reach six-month highs of 7,600 points. This is despite a report by economists in the Financial Times which stated that the UK is predicted to experience one of the worst recessions among the G7 countries in 2023. In company news, festive favourite Hotel Chocolat is having another crack at the Japanese market, signing a new strategic partnership agreement with Tokyo-based Eat Creator Corporation. Over in the US, Elon Musk's space exploration company SpaceX is said to be raising US$750mln in a new round of funding. That would value the rocket and satellite company at US$137bn. And among the small caps, Challenger Energy says almost all exploration acreage offshore Uruguay has been sewn up, which is a boon to its early mover advantage in the area. This report was written by Jai Singh and presented by me, Thomas Warner. #ProactiveInvestors #ftse100 #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

This weeks guest is Lysa Hardy, Group CMO and Managing Director to Direct to Consumer UK at Hotel Chocolat. She has transversed a number of C-Level roles within many big brands including T-Mobile, RAC, Holland & Barrett and many others. In this episode, Lysa talks about the latest and greatest fads and trends in technology. Marketers are constantly inundated with various technological options, and every now and then a brand-new, flashy platform takes centre stage. Lysa reminds marketers of the fundamental core principles of marketing which haven't changed. “Technology can be an excellent facilitator but it's not the silver bullet” Lysa discusses how she manages technology as a CMO and offers insight into the conversations with the board, shareholders and investors. And how marketers can overcome these challenges. We get snippets into her illustrious career and how she has seen marketing develop through the years. On a more personal note, Lysa shares how she juggles family life as a mother of four, a demanding executive role and brand-new skincare company. She emphasises the value of setting boundaries and quality family time. Stay tuned till the end where Lysa also gives her stellar advice to all marketers!

Jason and Steve are back with the first instalment of their Christmas specials. This episode sees them try delights from Hotel Chocolat, Il Gusto, Heinz Christmas dinner in a tin and lots of alcohol. Plus legendary comedian Rhod Gilbert phones into the show, Jason reveals a new Assembly Banger and they hear your Christmas Best Facts.

Lysa Hardy is not only the Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director of Hotel Chocolat, the British luxury chocolatier, but she's also a Non-Executive Director for a property investment company, and the co-founder of her own skincare brand. Above all, Lysa has 4 kids. How does she balance it all?   In this episode, we dive into the secrets to leading a sustainable and prosperous life at home and at work. We cover topics including women in business, entrepreneurship, and compromise. We also explore Hotel Chocolat's excellent sustainability program and why it works. Hint: it's all about people!   Tune in to discover more.   Connect with Lysa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lysa-hardy/

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton, light up your social life. A look at life in the SO postcode hosted by Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week a taste of our Christmas past is coming to Westquay, Halloween treats and Zoe gets ready to get her skates on. Plus we talk about The Christmas Market and have great news for Scooter users. Thanks for listening and if you enjoy please leave a review. Zoe and Simon xx

Your Aunties Could Never and friends live at Barbican centre The Aunties discussed relationships, Co Parenting and politics with Aaron Dale from Raising Boys 2 Men podcast and Nii Odartei Evans and Mikey J Asante from Chop House podcast Join us at our next live event Thursday 22nd September Podbible ones to watch at Hotel Chocolat in Covent Garden. Tickets available at SEETICKETS.COM

Will Gowing speaks to Hotel Chocolat brand ambassadors, Marisa Rowlatt and Kiri Kalenko. Marisa and Kiri reveal all about their very different roles behind-the-scenes, what makes Hotel Chocolat so different and their lives prior to joining this well-known British brand. 

“My approach to tasting is to try to make it as approachable and accessible to as many people as possible.”In this episode we talk with Hazel Lee, an international chocolate judge and the creator of Taste with Colour: The Chocolate Tasting Flavor Map. We talk about how Hazel got into chocolate, what led to the development of her flavor map, and how it's used to deepen and inform the experience of tasting chocolate for both newcomers and experienced tasters.A few months back we asked artist Katie Clark Gabbard to put paint to canvas in response to tasting beers and chocolates without knowing what they were. The results were illuminating, and today Hazel will share with us how she uses the connection between flavor and color to help people better understand what they're tasting in their favorite chocolate.Chocolate and chocolate makers mentioned in this episode include La Iguana Chocolate, Mission Cupuaçu 70%, Hotel Chocolat, and Karuna Chocolate.In this episode we discussed Bean to Barstool Episode 01: Personal Flavor Vocabularies, Episode 16: Cultural Beer Language with Dr. J., and Episode 36: Painting Flavor with Artist Katie Clark Gabbard.The music for this episode is from the song “Umbrella” by my dear friend, indie folk musician Anna ps. You can find out more about Anna's music in the show notes or at her website annapsmusic.com, where you can also get in touch to book her to play at your brewery or other establishment.Hazel Lee is the Creator of Taste With Colour®: The Chocolate Tasting Flavour Map, an international chocolate judge, home bean to bar chocolate maker and cocoa adventurer. She studied Food Science at Leeds University and currently works full time as a Liquid Development Manager for Fever-Tree. Hazel spends her free time judging chocolate awards, painting cacao pods, taking part in chocolate events across the world and, of course, eating plenty of fine chocolate!

Dan Coleman is a Google Analytics specialist and Ecommerce Wizard He's accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Marketing AND the Institute of the Data & Marketing Association! And via his consultancy Coleman Marketing he's worked with many household names and startups over the last 20 years including Phase 8, Virgin, Hotel Chocolat, and Cath Kidston. Wow that is some broad experience! He's spent the last few months implementing GA4 for eCommerce websites, and joins us to share exactly what you need to know - PLUS he shares some resources that will make implementing it and benefiting from it so much easier. If you only pay attention to one GA4 resource - make it this one. Get all the links and resources we mention at https://keepoptimising.com/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=episodenotes (KeepOptimising.com) Episode sponsored by https://www.klaviyo.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=masterplan (Klaviyo) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode we discuss Ocado, Frasers, moneysupermarket, Britvic, Hotel Chocolat & Netflix $ocdo $fras $mony $bvic $hotc $nflx

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes special guest is not just an amazing DJ and Musician but my Hotel Chocolat buddy Adam HignellToday is International Chocolate Day so i thought why not chat tunes to Adam from Hotel Chocolat who are my wonderful sponsors!I met with Adam remotely and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, creativity, clubbing, some great records and so much moreHope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast herehttps://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack orwww.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrackOTBAT is proudly sponsored by www.hotelchocolat.com Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowOff The Beat & Trackwww.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.comhttps://twitter.com/beatandtrackpodhttps://www.facebook.com/offthebeatandtrackpodcast/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/offthebeatandtrack.

Hotel Chocolat is a British Chocolatier and Cocoa Grower and has grown into one of the UK's most advocated brands. Based on originality, authenticity and ethics the company operates online for delivered chocolates and from over 120 UK shops and employs over 1800 people. Turnover is now over £160m. It grows some of its own cocoa on its Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia and has opened The Rabot Hotel, a boutique hotel and restaurant there for people to taste Cacao Cuisine and enjoy the awesome beauty of the location in this World Heritage site. The unique Project Chocolat visitor experience there opened recently. Hotel Chocolat is expanding internationally and has opened thirty locations in Japan. The Chocolate Tasting Club was started in 1999 and won acclaim with its unique method of growth funding – The Chocolate Bond. The company continues to invest in its factory in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire where over 250 million chocolates are made on the 8 acre site. Hotel Chocolat was listed on the London Stock Exchange on AIM in 2016. Hotel Chocolat is the only company in the UK to grow cocoa on its own farm.Peter has been able to balance fast organic growth with good profitability and has enabled the business to be listed on the Sunday Times / Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 on three occasions including the No 1 position.He has worked as a business mentor for The Prince's Trust and has helped several businesses establish themselves. He has presented to the MBA groups at Cambridge University as well as CUE (Cambridge University Entrepreneurs) on several occasions. He won the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008 with his co-founder. In his early days, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Binder Hamlyn in London, Peter was an early member of the Cambridge high-tech community. He co-founded Torch Computers in 1981 and was a director until the company was sold in 1987.  Although he has a financial background he has always been passionate about customers, the sales and the development of the business. At Hotel Chocolat, he was Finance Director for the first 24 years. He now focuses on the growth and development of the business in both the UK and overseas.Listen in to find out more about Hotel Chocolat, co-founder relationships, Peter's previous ventures and how Hotel Chocolat has grown to be the UK's “most advocated brand” .Find out more about Hotel Chocolat via: website, Instagram and LinkedIn.A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP and START NOW by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing!Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with START UP. START NOW. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk.  To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk.

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life. It's a weekly look at life in the city hosted by Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This episode looks forward to Easter at Westquay (including a mahooosive water fight!) and we meet the lads behind a rather unique retail and dining experience. Plus Zoe gets found out by the contents of her recycling bin. Thanks for listening and don't forget to follow us on our socials for the chance to win! Zoe and Simon xx

Find out what we've been up to this week, the vegan restaurants we've visited (including Purezza and Plant Hustler) and the food we've been cooking! We also discuss the fact that free-range eggs are no longer available in the UK and The Humane League's legal challenge against DEFRA for cruel breeding practices. And… the moment you've been waiting for! We review a whole load of vegan Easter eggs from Hotel Chocolat, Wicked Kitchen, NOMO, Doisy and Dam – find out which ones are worth shopping for this Easter! Don't forget to send your questions to simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk. Coming up on Thursday: Holly chats with industry expert Michelle Feeney about all things beauty-related. Music by Purple Planet. 

Myprotein partners with Hotel Chocolat for a high-protein chocolate Easter Egg, RYSE shares a bit more information on its highly-anticipated energy drink debut, Stack3d is returning to the Arnold for live expo coverage, and Morphogen Nutrition unveils rebranded and reformulated versions of Alphagen and Morphocalm.

Ian King analyses the latest employment statistics with a chief economist at the Institute of Directors. He also looks at Christmas trading figures with the chief executive of Hotel Chocolat after the retailer saw a boost in sales over the festive period. Plus, hear from the founder of UK self-driving start-up, Wayve. The company's raised nearly £150m to scale up its technology.

Hotel Chocolat Co-founder and CEO Angus Thirwell delivers a masterclass in how to develop a customer-led business. We begin with a chat about Angu's early life and the evolution of the Hotel Chocolat brand. Angus talks about the benefits of being a founder-led business which has among other things allowed Hotel Chocolat to build long term sustainable growth by doing the right things and not just the easy things. Armed with a long term strategic ambition to deliver pleasure by chocolate, Angus reveals a real passion for his product and the brand. Angus Thirwell Ben McKeown In The Company of Mavericks IntoFergus The Episode Timeline: 1.11 - 3.51 Introduction to Angus's early life as an entrepreneur and son of Mr Whippee taking him to The West Indies as a 3-year-old. This was followed by boarding school back in the UK. 3.52 - 5.40  School Film Society initiative with a subscription model and the missed opportunity to start Netflix5.40 - 6.49  Music and lyrics. Fergus singer-songwriter.   6.50 - 10.52 From selling technology in France to meeting co-founder Peter Harrison and the formation of The Mint Marketing Company.10.53 - 12.21  Being led to chocolate by their customers12.22 -  16.43 The journey from B2B to B2C and challenging suppliers to be more creative. Discovering the gift-ability of chocolate with the Chocogram led to the discovery of the Tasting Club, a key tenet of today's innovative culture in Hotel Chocolat.16.44 - 19.33 The difference between innovation and novelty. Looking for 10 out of 10 chocolates that excite customer tribes. Black Forest Gateaux drinking chocolate reappears from the 1970s. 19.34 - 23.21 Opening the first shops as a lesson in capital discipline but involved a new overarching brand to draw together Chocolate Express and The Tasting Club. The seductive appeal of chocolat and the delight of a hotel. A new world for consumers to discover the brand.  23.22 - 26.02 Manufacturing and the benefits of vertical integration including better IP protection. 26.03 - 27.59 The spat with Waitrose and the importance of long term properly invested business in control of its own destiny. Doing the right things not just the easy things. 28.00 -  33.03 Overseas expansion and its challenges. A long hard road, a decade in and only just starting to bear fruit. Understanding local consumer preferences. Multiple ways of growing in new markets. 33.04 - 35.36 The pandemic bringing out the best in Hotel Chocolat and the lessons from COVID. Adapting to the new order the benefits of integration and the use of creativity to discover new opportunities. Pledge to keep the Hotel Chocolat family together and keep the chocolat flowing.     35.37 - 37.59 The development of subscription revenues. The win-win of a hotel Chocolat family supply subscription model. The podster re-cycling coffee maker. 38.00 - 39.20   Impact of supply chain issues and inflationary pressure. Using scale economies and other methods to mitigate cost pressures, but one thing customers require is a continued focus on quality. 39.21 - 42.15 Public listing and retention of independence. Importance of access to capital and the dilutive effect on the founders. Responsibility to maintain the long term provenance of the brand and its values. Has facilitated the funding of profitable growth. Less recourse to external capital in future will enable the business to develop on its long term growth trajectory undisturbed by outside influence. 42.16 - 43.26  The importance of being a founder-led company. In particular the competitive advantage of long term management tenure. 43.27 - 45.59 The 10-year vision for Hotel Chocolat. Pleasure through chocolate. Originality, Authenticity and Ethics are the 3 key pillars of growth. Evolution not revolution is the key. Widening the brand to encompass more categories.  46.00 - 47.05 The biggest risk to growth is the maintenance of quality and not having too many balls in the air at any one time. The key CEO role is to prioritise projects to maintain quality and grow sustainably. 47.06 - 48.56 New treats to look forward to. The velvetiser is a core product. Coffee ranges and matcha drinks and biscuits of the gods, among others. 48.57 - 50.38 What have you changed your mind about since starting Hotel Chocolat? The big lesson is getting and retaining the best quality people possible. Amazing what can be achieved with a high calibre high performing team.50.39 - 51.02 Thank you and goodbye.  

Christmas is coming and you need to know what to order in, right?! Luckily, Holly and Molly have been relentlessly trying all the newest cheese and chocolate so you don't have to miss out on all the fun. From premium, artisan treats from I Am Nut OK and Hotel Chocolat to more affordable brands like Violife and Ombar, find out what's worth stocking up on for the festive season.Each Tuesday we also answer listener questions (email simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk with yours!) and this week nutritionist Dr Leila Dehghan is on hand to explain why you might struggle to stay full on a plant-based diet. And finally, Holly shares her recipe for a tasty red pepper and walnut dip to whizz up and serve with your drinks and nibbles this month!Coming up on Thursday: Holly chats to Joe and Mike from the UK's first vegan frozen pizza brand, One Planet Pizza, who recently appeared on Mary Berry's Love To Cook. Music by Purple Planet 

What a treat i have for you, finally i am having a catch up with Russ the branding expert. Russell Turner – RWT Creative For more than 30 years Russell has been helping leading brands such as Astra Zenica, Roche, Hotel Chocolat and many more, and has been refining ways to build brands that are and continue to be relevant. With the fundamental principle of emotional brand development at the heart of his process, Russell helps organisations build lasting relationships and understanding between business and consumer. During the Pandemic Russell provided creative learning resources online for South Hill Park Arts Centre and a series of videos on branding for the Wigmore Business.

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episode is a little different from the usual format, our sponsor Hotel Chocolat has sent me a range of drinks from the Cacao Bar so alongside my friend and masterchef legend Tony Rodd we sample some drinks and talk about gig, festivals and live music in generalProudly partnered by www.hotelchocolat.comEXCLUSIVE COMPETITION - hotelchocolat.com/otbtpodcasthttps://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack orwww.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowOff The Beat & Trackwww.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com https://twitter.com/beatandtrackpod https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatandtrackpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/offthebeatandtrack/?hl=enSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 149: Hotel Chocolat - Cocoa Gin by The Tonic Screwdriver

On the Vox Markets Podcast Today: 16th July 2021 Vadim Alexandre, Head of Healthcare at SP Angel discusses Allergy Therapeutics #AGY Trading update for the year ended 30 June 2021 Dan Lane, Senior Analyst at Freetrade talks about news released by Hotel Chocolat #HOTC Quiz #QUIZ Distil #DIS & Hutchmed #HCM (Interview starts at 18 minutes 50 seconds) Vox Markets is revolutionising the way companies engage with shareholders and the stock market at large. By aggregating IR and digital content onto one secure and compliant platform, Vox Markets has established itself as the go-to resource for the investment community. #VoxMarkets #StockMarket #LivePrices #StockMarketNews #Money #Investing #Investments #Finance #Business #Podcast https://www.voxmarkets.co.uk/

We speak with KGS alumni Dr. Nathan Robinson and Peter Harris, who are out in the world doing spectacular things.  Dr. Robinson is a Marine biologist whose work with sea turtles over the years has sparked massive campaigns to remove plastic straws from everyday use.  Mr. Harris is co-founder of the famous British Chocolatier and Cocoa Grower which has grown into one of the UK's most advocated brands: Hotel Chocolat.

No one could have predicted the uncertainty we've experienced over the past year and the impact it's had on how we approach risk. In this episode, host Rowena Morris is joined in our virtual studio by Matt Margereson, Chief Operating Officer of Hotel Chocolat, and Richard Bailes, PwC UK's National Leader of Governance, Risk and Compliance, to discuss the risks that are shaping UK organisations - and how leaders are looking at them differently. We also share practical advice to help you manage the business risks you're currently facing, and help you plan for the future.

You'll know Angus from the Channel 5 series Chocolate Dreams – Inside Hotel Chocolat and Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped – as the co-founder and CEO of Hotel Chocolat.  He first met His wife Libby when she was asked to coach him in acting and she felt that she “couldn't shake him off!” Why was he told that he would either be successful in business or go to prison? How did a French teacher of dance find that when teaching them she had encountered the best and the worst pupils ever? And how have their children have seen from inside the pitfalls and difficulties of business?   Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and Subscribe to get a new episode every Wednesday. Tiggy Walker - Twitter Tiggy Walker - Instagram Johnnie Walker - Twitter    Music mentioned in this episode: My Fair Lady – Wouldn't it Be Luvverly Stiff Little Fingers – Suspect Device Fergus – You Tonight (Live) Simon and Garfunkel – Keep the Customer Satisfied

Is there anything funny about finance? Robin Kiziak, Finance manager of Hotel Chocolat joins the show this week to share his experience of embracing his natural humour in a corporate world. Discussed in the show: What does humour add to the finance function? How does storytelling increase connection to data? How to bring your natural self to the table and still be professional Links: Website - Nothing Funny About Finance - www.nfaf.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinkiziak/ Twitter - @Humour4Finance

In this episode we discuss ASOS, Deliveroo, J D Wetherspoon, Hotel Chocolat, Dechra Pharmaceuticals & Kraft Heinz. $asc $roo $hotc $jdw $dph $khc

News & Reviews: Holly and Gabriella focus on vegan chocolate in the run up to Easter and taste test the Hotel Chocolat range, as well as chatting about Fairtrade Fortnight which runs from 22nd February-2nd March.The interview: Holly discovers the wonders of seaweed with Dr Craig Rose – founder of Weed & Wonderful.  They discuss how vegans are at risk of iodine deficiency, what signs to look out for if you are deficient, and how much you need each day. They also delve into recipe ideas, the sustainability of seaweed and how it's being used for much more than just food.For your exclusive Simply Vegan Podcast free 30 day trial of organic seaweed capsules, click here. Music by Purple Planet. 

Martin is joined by Angus Thirlwell, the CEO of Hotel Chocolat, to discuss how he revolutionised chocolate retailing from a market usually bound to Easter and Valentine's Day into a year-round sensory shopping experience.

Jeffrey Young speaks with Angus Thirlwell, CEO & Co-founder of Hotel Chocolat – a brand that forges a unique space for itself in the retail chocolate market. In this episode, Angus shares the secrets that helped him scale his business and discusses the parallel trends between chocolate and coffee. Angus is a master brand builder and a pioneering figure in the world of chocolate. During our conversation with him for the Christmas episode, Unwrapping the chocolate industry, Angus shared such wisdom and insight that we felt the interview justified a bonus episode. Credits music: Zelda Mae by Fergus from the Hotel Chocolat x Jake Gosling playlist Get in touch and tell us what topics you'd like to hear by visiting www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVE/Podcast 

Today's Guest is the wonderful Emily Eden. Emily is an actor from the UK who is living her best life out in New York following her dreams. She also loves to travel around the world and is the owner of the Eden and the Apple Instagram page, and the Bimbo in Limbo Blog. In this episode she takes us to the Ancient city of Medina, Malta, where she encountered some rather strange play mates. We also get to hear all about what it is like to walk the rough streets of Detroit and Baltimore as a small, but tough, blonde bombshell, and we find out what song was playing when her husband got down on one knee. So sit back and enjoy the stories of this Brit Abroad. The Travel Story Society is a blog and podcast where we invite people to tell us their favourite travel stories. On the podcast we ask guests the best destinations they have ever been too, their favourite food they have eaten whilst away, their funniest travel story, their scariest travel experiences and what destinations are on their bucket list. Through this we get amazing stories and insight from every guest. Go check out our website www.travelstorysociety.com and if you have a story to share then please get in contact with us, thetravelstorysociety@gmail.com . Restaurants mentioned in the Episode; - Hotel Chocolat, St Lucia - The Wicked Spoon, Las Vegas - The Polo Bar, London --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Co-founder and CEO of chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell talks about going full circle, from growing up in the Bahamas to owning a cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia 30 years later. He talks about retaining that West Indies link, why low-cost travel was a tipping point for premium chocolate, and how the bigger chocolate players need to be taken to task when it comes to paying cocoa farmers a fair wage.

The Co-founder and CEO of chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell talks about going full circle, from growing up in the Bahamas to owning a cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia 30 years later. He talks about retaining that West Indies link, why low-cost travel was a tipping point for premium chocolate, and how the bigger chocolate players need to be taken to task when it comes to paying cocoa farmers a fair wage.

The Co-founder and CEO of chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell talks about going full circle, from growing up in the Bahamas to owning a cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia 30 years later. He talks about retaining that West Indies link, why low-cost travel was a tipping point for premium chocolate, and how the bigger chocolate players need to be taken to task when it comes to paying cocoa farmers a fair wage.

The Co-founder and CEO of chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell talks about going full circle, from growing up in the Bahamas to owning a cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia 30 years later. He talks about retaining that West Indies link, why low-cost travel was a tipping point for premium chocolate, and how the bigger chocolate players need to be taken to task when it comes to paying cocoa farmers a fair wage.

With the many parallels that exist between chocolate and coffee, this week Jeffrey Young is joined by innovators and disruptors from the world of chocolate to get a better understanding of this industry and explore what it can teach us about coffee.  Angus Thirlwell, CEO and Co-Founder of Hotel Chocolat reveals how out his out-of-the-box thinking created an enticing customer experience that has since helped the brand scale to over 100 retail stores globally. Ben Greensmith, General Manager UK&I of Tony's Chocolonely -  a brand currently disrupting the European chocolate space - shares the humanitarian mission that drives the company and how they plan to climb to the top of the UK chocolate market.  David Donde, CEO and Founder of Truth Coffee and a key figure in the South African specialty coffee community, shares his new vision for shaking up the world of specialty chocolate.Credits music: "Paris" by Bandits on the Run, winners of the Coffee Music Project 2017.Get in touch and tell us what topics you'd like to hear by visiting www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVE/Podcast

‘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.

As the son of the founder of Mr Whippy, perhaps Angus Thirlwell was always destined to build his own brand. But his path to success has not been without some hard won lessons and deep personal insight into his own motivation in life.  Angus’s vision for Hotel Chocolat has always been to not only reimagine an industry, but also bring back core values and purpose into the confectionary market at a time when the heritage of chocolate was being lost in the UK.  From innovative products and the best quality ingredients, to buying a plantation and reinvigorating cocoa farming in St Lucia, Hotel Chocolat stands out against the competition for all the right reasons. Angus shares his story and talks of how diversifying his product led to success and how putting customers at the heart of the business has helped to cement the status of a truly remarkable brand. Conversations of Inspiration is brought to you with support from NatWest: visit natwestbusinesshub.com/hollytucker  for information, tips and insights to help business owners meet their goals. Follow Holly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker/?hl=en 

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Angus Thirlwell is CEO & Co-founder of cocoa grower and chocolate maker, Hotel Chocolat. Having launched in London in 2004, the company now has more than 80 shops in the UK, as well as cafés and restaurants. Two years after establishing the business, entrepreneur Angus and his business partner Peter Harris bought The Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia, where Angus has led the rejuvenation of the island's oldest cocoa plantation, kick-starting a ‘cocoa renaissance' in the process through the innovative Engaged Ethics Cocoa Programme. The stunning setting of the plantation also inspired the opening of the boutique Boucan hotel and restaurant on the Estate, which fully opened in February 2012. A big year for Hotel Chocolat, it also marked a move into Europe with the opening of two stores in Amsterdam and Copenhagen, the launch of beauty range Cocoa Juvenate and the opening of Roast + Conch in London, an entirely new cocoa concept.Angus eats chocolate every day and approves every single recipe.—Thanks for watching!SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE TIPS—WebsiteInstagramTik TokFacebookTwitterLinkedIn—LISTEN TO THE PODCAST!SpotifyApple—Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS TrailerAs an entrepreneur, investor, funding expert and mentor who has been building and growing businesses for both myself and my clients for more than 20 years, my fundamental principles are suitable for all industries and businesses of all stages and size.I'm constantly involved in funding and advising multiple business ventures and successful entrepreneurs.My goal is to help YOU achieve YOUR financial success! I know how to spot and nurture great business opportunities and as someone who has ‘been there and got the t-shirt' many times, overall strategies and advice are honest, tangible and grounded in reality.

As we head for another lockdown in England this week, Holly and Gabriella offer their advice for eating well during the month ahead. They also review the new vegan chocolate boxes from Hotel Chocolat, Bonfire Night marshmallows at Asda and look ahead to Christmas food trends.Also this episode: Heather Russell, dietitian at The Vegan Society, shares her nutrition tips for new vegans this World Vegan Month.Music: Sunbeam by Purple Planet Music

In this week's episode: Stephen has got a new job at a Turkish grill in Bexleyheath and talks about a run in he had with his new neighbour, who also happens to be an Elvis Impersonator. Ryan is embracing the Halloween spirit as he indulges in some treats from Hotel Chocolat and has a supernatural encounter with a fashion designer named John. They are joined by Producer Paul, who aims to continues his rampant assault towards the golden toilet as Stephen tests the team's knowledge of elastic bands in a feature called, "Bun-Gee Cord." Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dodgingdeathpodcast Email us: dodgingdeathpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @dodgingdeathpodcast Follow Stephen on Instagram: @stephenwilliams.jr Stephen's website: www.stephenwilliamsjr.com About the show: Dodging Death is an improvised weekly comedy podcast, hosted by Stephen Williams Jr and Ryan Paton. Join them for an hour of generally uninformed, irrelevant chat - where they discuss topics such as being an accidental Peeping Tom, sleeping in the same room as Mother Teresa, and getting shouted at by Santa. Stephen is an openly gay, cruise ship magician - and is proud to be at the front of that much underrepresented part of society. He is often heard regaling anecdotes such as how he found himself as a performer on a swingers cruise, his lowest life moment being with Paul Daniel's son at a patisserie in Brazil, and how he tried to blend in at an Australian dive bar. In hindsight, the floral shirt and exposed ankles were a mistake. Ryan has been Stephen's best friend since they first met at 11 years old and shared a communal love for the anecdote. He is the marketing manager for an afternoon tea company, is yet to attend a none catastrophic yoga class, and once got heckled by an eleven year old for being too scared to go on a water slide. He's also openly hetero, although his constant praise of ABBA could lead you to believe otherwise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dodgingdeath/message

Listeners with a sweet tooth will likely already be familiar with the Hotel Chocolat brand. Started in 1993, it has charmed UK shoppers with its meticulously produced chocolate and is now one of our most beloved chocolatiers. As the business prepares for one of its busiest times of the year, and what promises to be a very different ‘Covid' Christmas, it's also back on our TV screens this autumn, providing behind the scenes access into the running of the UK's biggest chocolate maker.In this special episode of The Interview Series, Hotel Chocolat CEO and Co-founder, Angus Thirlwell, joins Martin Popplewell in conversation to talk about the business response to the global pandemic and ‘Retail Darwinism', the growing importance of online sales and its increasing global appeal.They say ‘life is like a box of chocolates', and that has never felt truer. A year that started full of promise has, well, turned out a little differently than we hoped—to put it mildly. For many in retail, profits may have melted in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. But at Hotel Chocolat, they remain positive about the future, with gifting and online sales protecting it from the worst of the impact on physical retail.

This week, Philip Clarke sits down with chocolate evangelist Angus Thirlwell. We talk about building an accessible luxury brand, the value of unquenchable optimism, being a mission-based business, and the story behind the Hotel Chocolat phenomenon. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

This is the last & final episode of This is Life Unfiltered, made possible by the best chocolate brand in the world, Hotel Chocolat. I've loved being on this journey with you all and I can't wait until the New Unfiltered show airs this summer. Head to Hotel Chocolat now to get your own summer sample box!

Our Crisis Talks series explores how project managers are adapting and pivoting to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Emma De Vita (editor of APM's Project journal) speaks to Hannah Gledhill, senior project manager at Hotel Chocolat. The British chocolatier has small project team focused primarily on product development. Just prior to lockdown, it had begun a process of transformation, working closely with the Kaizen Institute to foster a culture of continuous improvement and greater efficiency. That commitment to transformation has continued throughout lockdown, despite the mounting challenges, as Hannah explains. Hotel Chocolat experienced the same initial challenges as many businesses – unfamiliarity with virtual technology and practices, and a period of uncertainty around which projects would be affected and how. However, as Hannah explains, the team was already geared up to go through “an element of pain” as it kick-started the Kaizen transformation to become a slicker operation. They hadn't bargained on a pandemic, perhaps, but the period of uncertainty has provided a test of their new culture. Listen now to hear how Hannah and her team emerged from the initial crisis management phase and kept the nation happy in lockdown through the medium of chocolate.

VSA Capital Podcast Episode 25 CEO and Founder of Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell by VSA Capital

Fresh fish. Rum. Home cooked chicken. Rum. Rice. Rum. More fish. More rum. Oh, and chocolate that we made ourselves! And more rum. Saint Lucia knows its food and drink, so from soil to fork, our travelling twosome take in the culinary delights of the island including visits to the Rabot Estate - home of Hotel Chocolat, the delicious street food of the famous Friday night Jump Up in Gros Islet, and St Lucia Distillers. for a food and drink special. Did we mention the rum? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Is there anything more seductive than a deep rich melt in your mouth chocolate? So, how does the son of a British ice cream man become the creator of the global chocolate enterprise Hotel Chocolat and the owner of a fabulous eco-resort and plantation in St. Lucia? Meet Angus Thirlwell our guest on this week's podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen and Yvette present Mentally Yours in front of an audience at Waterstones in High Street Kensington in conversation with Dr Pragya Agarwal, Carl Anka, Natasha Devon and Matthew Todd. Thanks to everyone who came along, plus our sponsors on the night Maison du Choup, Hotel Chocolat, Happiful, Samaritans, Smartwater and Teapigs Calm Tea.  Stay in touch with what we’re up to on Twitter: @MentallyYrs.

The link building landscape has changed dramatically in the past few years. It's all about give and take. You can get natural coverage by giving valuable additions to a conversation - specifically when we're talking about those big press links! Rob Hilborn from Hotel Chocolat joins me to chat about Digital PR and we offer up 5 top tips that you can go away and use right now. What are you waiting for? Go and listen now :) Show notes & SUBSCRIBE to newsletter. Email me: seowithmrsghost@gmail.com Tweet me: @MrsAlinaGhost If you like the show please rate, write a review and tell your friends and colleagues!

Nike (http://www.nike.com/) , Selfridges (http://www.selfridges.com/) and Hotel Chocolat (https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk) are coronated as we discuss winning retail logistics operations in the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast. Guests include; Caroline Luxton, head of logistics at online retailer LoveCrafts (http://www.lovecrafts.com/) ; Prof. Neil Ashworth, CCO at Yodel (http://www.yodel.co.uk/) & CEO of CollectPlus (http://www.collectplus.co.uk/) and Al Gerrie, founder & CEO of returns start-up Zig Zag Global (http://www.zigzag.global/) . What's helping retail logistics operations survive this aggressive period of change and the lead the charge? Or just survive? We get deep inside the warehouses of online retailer LoveCrafts which is transforming the craft sector – from knitting to sowing – whilst tackling challenges in packaging and returns.  Assistant editor David Tran heads to Decathlon (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/) 's new warehouse location in Northampton to meet Barjane (http://www.barjane.com/) 's development director in the UK, Jonathan Buck.  David Thame provides a lively property update.

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today I'm talking about the Hotel Chocolat taster subscription box that we tried out last month. Have you tried anything like this? Let me know in the comments! You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/03/15/subscription-for-a-chocolate-lover/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering. In this inaugeral episode, Deborah Francis-White (super star of BBC R4 and co-creator and host of the incredible smash hit podcast ‘The Guilty Feminist’), talks about giant fridge ambition and having definitely had a gay time. The liquor was from Hotel Chocolat and here’s the recipe I used for the banana bread, but I mixed the walnuts into the mixture before baking instead of tipping them all on the roof at the end. Breakfast Booze See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scott Grant, Director and Business Leader at London South East (LSE) caught up with Tip TV’s Zak Mir presents special Valentine’s Day picks - companies ranging from Card industry to Diamond industry. Grant’s favourites are Card Factory, Hotel Chocolat, Condor Gold and Petra Diamonds. #CardFactory, #HotelChocolat, #CondorGold, #PetraDiamonds, #stocks, #equities, #UK, #technicals, #fundamentals, #macro

Hotel Chocolat has bucked the recession and continued to expand; co-founder Peter Harris shares his recipe for success.

Accidentally ignoring a girl that was flirting with you in Hotel Chocolat, the French changing their flag (slightly), purposely misspelling your horrible mother's name in her obituary, and what RED fruit is Pepper Potts allergic to? Leon thinks blueberries. Listen to what Leon and Ellie have to say about these topics and a lot more on Good Time Not A Long Time!Like what we do and want to support us? Give us a rating and subscribe!Twitter:@gtnaltpodcast@bogusplague@ellieholt2002Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/gtnaltpodcastWebsite - https://www.gtnaltpodcast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy