Podcasts about Planet Organic

Episode 46 - Renée Elliott founded Planet Organic in 1995, left in 2016 and repurchased it in 2023. She leads it as a values-driven business while mentoring entrepreneurs. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

The entrepreneurial journey is famously a bumpy one and Planet Organic founder Renée Elliott's story is testament to that.For her, seeing the vision for the business she founded interpreted (she prefers “eroded”) through other people's priorities over the years has been “excruciating, infuriating…and exhausting”. But in 2023, Elliott returned to Planet, more than a decade after she and her husband stepped away from the company.This unlikely “business fairytale” had an inauspicious start: a phone call informing her that Planet would be giving notice of administration in 30 minutes' time.In this week's episode of Leadership Lessons, Elliott revisits that moment, the scramble to rescue the company, and the collective effort since to pull Planet “out of the mud back into the light”.“There's no magic bullet in retail, as any retailer will tell you,” she says. Instead there are “50 or 100 things” you need to do to achieve a given goal (for Planet this is returning to profit this year).It's lucky, then, that the 30 years since the company's first store opened in Westbourne Grove, London, have taught Elliott a lot about resilience, which in her view starts with “care of self”.Just as important is to “trust yourself”. If you're having a tough time, Elliott says, there are many different ways in which you can respond. “But if you go into fear, panic about the future, or any kind of what I call contracted state, you go into stress and then you're not thinking your best; you're not accessing the knowledge, answers and intuition that you have inside of you.”If, on the other hand, you can trust yourself, “that stress falls away and you're in a much better place to manage through difficult situations”.*This interview with Renée Elliott was recorded in December 2024.Credits:Presenter: Antonia Garrett PeelProducer: Inga MarsdenArtwork: David Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Renée Elliot, founder of Planet Organic, to explore the journey of building a purpose-driven business. Renée reflects on her experiences, from meeting Michael at the Danish embassy to founding Planet Organic and its mission to promote health and sustainability through organic food. They discuss the challenges of maintaining values amidst economic pressures, the importance of self-care and personal development, and the role of meditation in leadership. Renée shares her holistic approach to business planning, the foundational values of Planet Organic, and her vision for the future. The conversation also delves into strategies for maintaining a strong company culture and the importance of trusting one's gut and embracing the unfolding journey of life.Connect with Renée:https://www.linkedin.com/in/planetorganic/https://www.planetorganic.com/https://womentree.uk/A big thank you to our epsiode sponsor Sideways. Head to their website hospitality.sideways.ai or email them directly at john@sideways.aiConnect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Elizabeth Cowper has over 20 years of HR leadership experience and is a working mother of 3 and Founder of Ludo.  Ludo provides multi-award-winning tech for inclusion in the workplace.  Elizabeth spent her HR career working for brands such as Planet Organic, Harvey Nichols, LVMH, and Tapestry.  Tapestry is the umbrella company for Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman where Elizabeth was VP HR Europe, Global Head of Wellbeing, and part of the Global DEI Committee.  Elizabeth has been described as the ‘Culture Adjuster' and has been listed in the HR Most Influential Awards for 5 years straight.  Elizabeth understands how to engage talent and drive wellbeing in the workplace.  It's her thing.  In 2022 Ludo won Inclusion Initiative of the Year by Corporate Livewire and Rising Stars in Corporate Wellbeing.  Elizabeth has been listed as one of the 10 Most Futuristic Business Women Pioneering Innovation 2022 and Top Five Unstoppable Women Leaders to Watch 2023.   ---- SOCIALS: Website: https://weareludo.com/ Instagram: @we_are_ludo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareludo/?viewAsMember=true 

In this Best Bite, Mairi and Eliza from Mergulo, plant-based butter, talk us through their journey of getting listed in to Whole Foods, Planet Organic and over 400 Holland & Barrett stores. The share anecdotes and tips from their experience and learning of going from farmers markets in to these retailer chains. If you enjoy this best bite, please consider listening to the full episode.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 Mairi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairi-hilleary-0a4bba108/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.instagram.com/mergulobutter/

Creating a vegan butter that actually tastes amazing is no small feat, especially when you're committed to using natural whole food ingredients. But guess what? Mairi Hilleary of Mergulo has cracked the code!  Now, with listings on the high street at the likes of Whole Foods, Planet Organic, Holland and Barrett, and a host of independent grocers and delis, Mergulo Butter is proving that putting taste first in food product development is the secret sauce to winning over both consumers and stockists, whether they're vegan or not.  Mairi first reached out to Brand and Micah in the early days of Tastehead, and she joins the guys on the podcast (along with her sister and COO, Eliza) to spill the beans on the journey of bringing Mergulo to life. From crafting each block of butter by hand to expanding to more stockists and, hopefully, more mouth-watering flavours, Mairi and Eliza have taken Mergulo to new heights from their East London base. Mairi walks us through the lightbulb moment when the idea of 'creating a game-changing vegan butter that even non-vegans crave' struck her. She dove headfirst into recipe development, drawing on her Ballymaloe training to craft something truly delicious.  Launching a new contender in a well-established food category is never easy, but in this conversation, Mairi and Eliza share some invaluable lessons they've learned about securing that first listing and staying firmly on the map.Timestamps:00:44 Introducing Mergulo02:14 Developing the Recipe04:00 The Strengths of Working with Friends and Family06:37 Making Vegan Butter as Non-Vegans09:50 Founder's Story13:22 Mergulo's Biggest Challenge16:14 Core Values20:01 Behind the Name ‘Mergulo'21:40 Versatility (Not Just a Spread)23:22 Journey from Food Markets to 485 Holland & Barrett Stores27:17 The Benefits of Sampling30:43 The Future of Mergulo31:48 Mergulo's 5 Top Tips for Start-Ups34:56 Wrap Up Questions and Recommendations 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 Mairi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairi-hilleary-0a4bba108/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.instagram.com/mergulobutter/Links Mentioned:Bread and Jam Festival - https://www.breadandjamfest.com/The Food Hub - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefoodhubforum/Acme Fire Cult - https://www.acmefirecult.com/Ombra - https://www.ombrabar.restaurant/Wells Street Kitchen - https://www.instagram.com/wellstreetkitchen/?hl=enHow To Fail - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-fail-with-elizabeth-day/id1407451189

In this episode, we adventure with the pioneer of zero waste, Catherine Conway. Catherine's is an inspiring story of persistence, commitment, and resilience – values that all founders need. Catherine's instincts lead her to be truly collaborative and, like all great impact pioneers, she prioritizes impact and doing the right thing. We adventure through circular economy behavior change, collaboration, and policy. We tackle short-termism and explore the need for longer-term thinking. Together we explore:the journey of Catherine's early careerher path through working with Planet Organic and pioneering zero-waste in-store working with Waitrose and then setting up The Refill Coalition, a mission to transform our retail ecosystem to be zero-wasteListen to the end to hear Catherine's big dream and where she wants to impact next.You can read the action takeaways from this episode, comment, co-create future episodes, connect with fellow changemakers, and join us on the journey. You can visit futureplanet.love to sign in or sign up. Let's get into it.Who is Catherine ConwayCatherine has always been at the heart of blending business with social responsibility. Her journey through both the private and Third Sectors has been dedicated to this harmony.With nearly two decades in Corporate Social Responsibility, Catherine saw the plastic problem early on. Visionary in her approach, Catherine launched Unpackaged in 2006 — the world's first modern zero-waste shop. This was long before the zero waste and circular economy movements gained traction.Unpackaged hasn't just been a store; it's revolutionized sustainable, desirable retail. Catherine's drive to develop refill and reuse systems has helped countless businesses make a meaningful difference.Her passion bridges the corporate and policy-making worlds, tirelessly working to establish reuse projects and shape policies for a thriving reuse economy. Where shall we go next, what questions shall we ask? To co-create the podcast with us, connect with fellow change makers in the FuturePlanet community of action, visit www.futureplanet.love to sign in or sign up.

Every top food and drink founder reads our weekly Newsletter,  Friday Feast - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/HUNGRY's absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMackenzie Jones - https://www.mackenziejones.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/2022, Planet Organic set to open 50 stores.April 2023, in Administration.What ACTUALLY happened? What went wrong at Planet Organic Ltd? Why?What are the lessons? These questions swamped my nogSo I got them answered Thrilled to welcome back the wonderful Renée Elliott to the poddy. Renée like a personal therapist-meets-business guru to me. If you're a founder struggling, this is for you. It boils down to STICKING to your UNIQUENESS + VALUES. ON THE MENU: 1. How Meditation = Better Decisions: “the quieter you become the louder you can hear”2. Why Founders Must Ride The Rollercoaster: Hands In the Air vs Holding on For Dear Life - “Stay in surrender avoid attachment to avoid pain”3. How To Actually WIN a Planet Organic Listing Under The New Leadership4. What Went Wrong at Planet? - Moving away from Organic = Vanilla = who are you as a brand?5. How they're fixing Planet Organic? Go Deeper Internally to Your Unique Values. 

Would you go back to save the business you started, when you'd already walked away?  Renée Elliott had to fight for her business, Planet Organic, right from the start. Two years after they launched in 1995, her then-business partner tried to force her out, which culminated in a High Court battle. Renée won and along with her husband Brian who came on as Managing Director, took back control of the business. They ran it together for ten years.  Then, in 2009 they decided to step away from the business to raise their children. They moved to Italy, then returned to the UK, where Renée started a coaching and wellbeing business, Beluga Bean. Nine years after she stepped back from the business, Renée sold the majority of her shares in Planet Organic.  She'd done it, achieved the entrepreneur's dream, built a business, sold it and could now relax… or that's what everyone thought.  In May 2023 Renée made headlines when she led a bid to buy Planet Organic after it was announced the company was going into administration.  It's an extraordinary journey, but one Renée has not been able to be completely open about…until now. ------------------------------- We'd love your feedback hello@secretleaders.com Sponsor links: vorboss.com/secretleaders scoreapp.com/secretleaders personio.com/secretleaders vanta.com/secretleaders

This week I am joined by the Co-Founder of Form Nutrition Natalia Bojanic where we talk about the power of protein in your diet for both your physical and mental health.I have been a consumer of Form protein powder for 5 or more years and this is because it really is the best tasting Vegan Protein out there with incredible ingredients. But before Form I wasn't a protein powder consumer because I was scared of what protein powder would do, but now I have started taking protein powder every day I can't imagine life without it. Therefore in this episode, I discuss with Natalia the power of protein and how it is actually the building blocks of not only our bodily functions, muscle repair and growth but also our mental health and hormone balance.Natalia comes from a background of PR and also of holistic health, naturopathic medicine and meditation. Therefore Natalia talks from a place of knowledge when it comes to health benefits both physically and mentally. Form has grown from strength to strength in the UK and they are now taking on America with help from their newest team member and avid Form consumer Orlando Bloom.Natalia and I deep dive into so many amazing topics in this episode including the following:Her life before Form NutritionWhy Form Nutrition came aboutHow Protein Powder works How Protein Powder doesn't bulk youWhy adding Protein Powder can be important to your dietWhy Protein is important for your mental health Ingredients to watch out for in Protein powders that aren't good for youThe plant-based diet Orlando Bloom as an addition to the team Expanding into AmericaForm Feeding Fund To get your hands on some Form Protein Powder (which I highly recommend you do) head to https://formnutrition.com/plant-based-nutrition/or head to Planet Organic or Holland and BarrettThis episode is hosted by Georgia Symonds and produced by Maisie Peppitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery REBEL SUPERMARKETS!   Whatever is going on, it is clear that the business models of Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Tesco are extraordinarily good if what we want as a society is cheap food, and lots and lots of it, whilst shareholders and private pension funds quietly top slice the return.   Is that what we want?   In this episode of The Possibility Club the spotlight is on the 21st century supermarket. And the practical bravery of a particular family who decided that the British public maybe don't want squeezed farmers, low quality processed gunk and lots of waste, a lack of control and a net benefit to invisible billionaires.   A supermarket rebel with a cause, co- founder of the Hisbe supermarket shops and The Good Business Club and a legend in the social enterprise world, who has just finished successful £100k crowdfunded to supercharge her mission further... this is our chat with Ruth Anslow. ----------   “I've been called mad many times. I think it's madder to do nothing.”   Ruth Anslow via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-anslow-97ba4b3/?originalSubdomain=uk   Ruth Anslow on Twitter / X @ruthanslow   “The goal was to turn the supermarket model on its head. We looked at how it is and asked how it should be.”   HISBE website https://hisbe.co.uk/#home   HISBE founders' page https://hisbe.co.uk/about-us/our-team/   The Good Business Club https://www.thegoodbusinessclub.com/   “I got a first-hand look at the unintended consequences that come about when you just put profit before everything, short-term profit and shareholder return. It's resulted in an unsustainable food system and I'm worried about the future of food.”   Tesco https://www.tesco.com/   Unilever https://www.unilever.co.uk/   Sara Lee https://saraleedesserts.com/   Procter & Gamble https://www.pg.co.uk/   “Bad food has become normal. It was all just about finding projects to make everything more profitable, and a lot of that meant taking nutrition and goodness out of food, and just promoting the stuff that was high in fat and high in sugar and salt, that's cheap for them to make and sell.”   Ruth's TEDxBrighton talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLCE0zGqy3Q     “There's a lot of inequality in the pay system for supermarket workers, so our tax holds up and subsidises supermarket wage bills.”   “98% of the population shop at supermarkets and only 8% of the purchases are online, so almost everyone is in a store, shopping in a supermarket, so that's what we know and you have to start where people are.”   “The idea was, if we could create a supermarket, and made that big enough and offered it to enough people and enough people shop there, you could change the whole system. I'm not kidding myself that's going to happen in my lifetime, I'm probably just a baton-bearer for the next lot, who'll do it a lot better than us. But we've had a go, we've created a model.”    “We've saved over a million pieces of plastic packaging from going into landfill by selling stuff loose. We've created £7million of income for the local economy that, if it were a Tesco, would've just been exported or centralised. We've passed 67% back to farmers. We've created enormous impact for the local food chain and the local economy.”   “Our goal now is to grow the Sussex chain and grow a hub of Sussex stores, to scale up the local suppliers, to amplify those impacts, so we're an engine for creating community assets and societal value for the local economy, so that's ready by 2030.”   “We've got this vision for a kind of operating system, a ‘how to HISBE' that's held digitally that we can licence and partner and franchise bits of, and open-source and give other bits of, so we can help create shops like ours all over the country.”   Be The Earth Foundation match-funded the crowdfunder https://www.betheearth.foundation/   HISBE's successful crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hisbe-more-than-a-shop   AVIVA match-funded the crowdfunder https://www.aviva.co.uk/   “We need radical collaboration between all the people who are sowing seeds.”   Better Food, Bristol https://betterfood.co.uk/   Planet Organic https://www.planetorganic.com/   Caroline Lucas website https://carolinelucas.com/   "There's an incredible collaborative effort locally to build good policy and to challenge central policy by collaboration and consolidating efforts.”   Brighton & Hove Food Partnership https://bhfood.org.uk/   “I want HISBE to be famous, because it's a blueprint for how it should be. So I want the blueprint to be famous, it doesn't matter if it's HISBE written on the door, it's the blueprint, it's the operating model, it's the way forward.”     Bejam's supermarket, via Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bejam     “We had a go.” -----------   This episode was recorded in July 2023 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts   For more visit www.alwayspossible.co.uk

In this episode , I have the pleasure to interview Renée Elliott, founder of Planet Organic, who, after almost 28 years from its birth, came back to rescue the business she originally created. Planet Organic is one of its kind and  it was the UK's first organic supermarket in 1995. Its story is incredible and quite close to home, as the HQ store in Westbourne Grove, truly was a second home for me! This episode is brought to you by Dr Morse's Healing herbs, which I am an affiliate of , please feel free to order from my link to support my Podcast https://drmorsesherbalhealthclub.com A special thanks to Namawell, the best cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2. To get your Nama juicer at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off! https://www.namawell.com Check out our Farm in Northern Portugal for events and stays https://www.liveleanhealth.com/events and please also check my services if you wish to work with me.  About RenéeRenée Elliott founded Planet Organic, the UK's first organic supermarket, in 1995 and changed the way the UK thinks about food.  With her mission to promote health in the community and support the earth's biodiversity, Renée challenged conventional retailing and showed that values-led, commercially-driven business is Good Business.With 30 years' experience in business and personal development, Renée mentors start-ups and small businesses on purpose, resilience, strategy and self-belief.  She also delivers a year-long coaching course in wellbeing and transformational development.  Working as a volunteer alongside the Soil Association, Renée has campaigned for sustainable agriculture and better food for decades.  She is also the author of cutting-edge cookbooks, a prolific corporate and public motivational speaker and a full-on mom.In April 2023, Renée and her husband Brian led a consortium to buy Planet Organic from Administration, and are happily back in the business.  Renée has been awarded 50 Most Impactful Social Innovators, Britain's 100 Most Entrepreneurial Women, London's 1000 Most Influential People, Businesswomen of the Year and more. Renée is also a mentor and coach and you can reach out to her directly for questions on her amazing programs: renee@planetorganic.com About Planet Organic Planet Organic strives to be more than just a shop. They aim to do more for customers, neighbourhoods, employees, suppliers and the planet than simply buying and selling products. Their ethos is about promoting health in different communities through organic, natural and sustainable products, and acting sustainably and ethically as a business.   With the  goal to promote health within their communities, and to be ethical in their treatment of both people and the planet, PO is about starting  and being part of already ongoing conversations, listening and using the views of those they serve to improve what they do. Check out Planet's different stores across London, as well as their online retail offeringVisit PO's website  https://www.planetorganic.com Follow Planet Organic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetorganic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/i/flow/login Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planetorganic   

Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet's link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/Life is a little crazy right now, so this a repost of a previous episode I recorded with the wonderful Renée Elliot a couple of years ago. “It was a frightening, exhausting experience – and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.”Her co-founder tried to kick her out of the business after 2 years of trading,resulting in 14 months of litigation and a 10-day court case.Recording this podcast was INTENSE.My stomach was in knots, sweat gushed down my brow, palms felt like they'd beendunked in Vaseline.When we stopped recording.All worry and concern relinquished, equanimity permeated my body.A feeling clung, a feeling that I could achieve LITERALLY anything.Renée Elliot, founder of Planet Organic is the latest guest on HUNGRY.It's a bamboozingly good episode - providing a toolkit to persevere throughcolossal challenges.ON TODAY'S MENU:1. “Trust your gut and believe you can do ANYTHING”2. Why founders must constantly STOP. CHECK-IN. MAKE BETTER DECISIONS.3. The 6 Spheres of Wellbeing- physical, occupational, psychological, economic, social, and spiritual.4. How your role as a founder changes as your business scales - Ditch what youhate. Implement systems.5. How Spirituality informs Successful Strategy - The marriage of Being andDoing.

Amelia is the founder of the Bold Bean Co. She's on a mission to make us all obsessed with beans by bringing us the best of beans.She launched the business officially in 2021 following what she describes as a bean epiphany in Spain when she decided that the UK both needed and deserved better beans. Amelia is also passionate about sustainability and sees beans as the future of food.Now listed in Selfridges, Waitrose and Planet Organic (as well as numerous independent shops and online outlets), Bold Beans are taking the food world by storm. Through targeting and working with influential chefs, cooks and food writers, they're creating a community of bean lovers who are passionate about sharing their products. Supporters include Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, MOB, Melissa Hemsley, Laura Jackson and Joe Woodhouse, and Sheila Dillon interviewed Amelia on Radio 4's The Food Programme as part of a two-episode special on beans.On top of all this, Bold Bean are about to release its first cookbook, which you can buy here! Thank you to our sponsor Lloyds Bank for supporting us this season and helping us to bring the show to you every week.Don't forget to come and find us on Instagram and Tiktok @desertislanddishes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Say hi to Gabriel Bean. Him and his business partner Bryn Ferris, launched Grounded in 2020 and are the most natural plant-based protein drink out there. Listed in the likes of Whole Foods, Selfridges and Planet Organic - they are on a mission to make the cleanest protein shakes on the planet, using only real ingredients straight from the ground. Turns out it's harder than you think.  Thing is, when you start a brand your ideals quickly have to face up to business realities. ‘I want my [insert underloved F&B brand] to be the most sustainable, delicious, ethical, affordable product in the world'. ‘Ah that's going to cost WHAT!?! per unit. No one's going to pay for that. I guess we'll have to cut some corners or start again to get the price down'.  But Gabriel ain't cut from the same cloth as the rest of us. His guiding mantra - ‘don't compromise on anything'. Half mad scientist, half charming-down-to-earth-founder - he wears his obsessive tendencies with style. And it seems to be working. They are now the best selling protein shake in Wholefoods and Planet Organic (outselling Huel and many others) and the No.1 Dairy-free protein shake on Amazon.  Why is this? Well their m*lkshakes (with an asterisk instead of the i) hit all the right notes: high protein, vegan, no dairy - free from gluten, soya, nuts & GMOs. They also taste and look damn good with Chocolate and Mint Chocolate options online and on shelf. They join a playful army of function-first brands reinventing categories with higher protein and lower sugar alternatives with flair, authenticity and personality.  In this episode we tuck in to the challenges and realities of starting a F&B brand, what ‘no compromise' really looks like and why blurring the lines of m*lkshakes with protein is perfect for a new generation who like their lines blurred.  Enjoy.

This is the podcast where we dig deep into the stories behind the hundreds of locally sourced, artisan, bespoke and innovative products available to you in one location at White's IGA on the Sunshine Coast.Our locavore program was officially launched in 2013 to showcase and highlight to our customers, where their food and goodies come from and help connect them to the families who create it.In this episode of the Locavore Podcast, host Roz White interviews Brian Condon, National Sales Manager of Planet Organic, a company that specialises in certified organic and ethically sourced teas. They discuss the history of Planet Organic, its commitment to sustainability, and the different types of teas that the company offers. Condon emphasizes the company's focus on sustainability and maintaining affordable prices for their organic tea products. They also discuss the importance of local ownership and distribution in building healthy communities and supporting sustainable practices in the food industry. Overall, the interview highlights the importance of supporting local businesses and sustainable practices in the food industry.Become A Locavore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgie Carter is the CEO & Founder of Pepped Lifecycle Marketing Agency, a lifecycle marketing for health and wellness businesses. She is one of The Telegraph Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch and has over a decade of experience specialising in lifecycle marketing and CRM, and a proven track record of converting leads into fiercely loyal customers. Pepped was founded in 2020 and helps scaling D2C health and wellness businesses grow using the power of email and SMS marketing. The Pepped team have worked with a variety of clients both in the UK and US, from Planet Organic to Hims and TRIP.This episode covers:   The shift to SMS marketingWhy personalised messaging is the way forwardTrends and examples of brands that are getting SMS marketing rightBest tools and platforms for SMS marketingPepped's approach to email marketingGeorgie's three marketing trendsBalancing work with new motherhoodLinks & references:Katie Street: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestreet/ Georgie Carter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiecartermarketingconsultant/ Get in touch: hello@street.agency Katie Street https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestreet/ https://www.instagram.com/streetmate/ Street Agency https://street.agency/ https://www.instagram.com/street.agency/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/streetagency/

We talk positivity and happiness today! This week we have teamed up with Salt of the Earth, leading natural deodorant brand, - because why put alcohol and toxins on your skin if you're not drinking them! Salt of the Earth – one of the leading UK brands of natural and vegan deodorants Established in 1993, the Salt of the Earth brand was adopted by mother and son team, Sally and Thomas, in 2005 and has evolved from a single crystal stick (the Crystal Classic) to an extensive range of natural deodorants, including scented and unscented natural deodorant sprays, roll-ons and travel sprays. Salt of the Earth offers the largest range of natural deodorants in Europe.  Prices start from £4.99. Products are available from https://saltoftheearthnatural.com/, Boots, Planet Organic and many independent health stores.  Janey's guest is author and motivational speaker Sue Stone, sharing tips and insights into positivity from her new book A Wonderful world for all  We also talk about her twin son's who are doing amazing work with the Nourish Community  Follow them on instagram https://www.instagram.com/nourish.community/ www.nourishcommunity.co.uk Order it direct or on Amazon when it comes in  https://amzn.to/3WdyJMl Don't forget if you want support, connection and inspiration join us in The Sober Club www.thesoberclub.com Our next online group programme starts May 23  Tapping into Freedom - secrets to sustainable sobriety  https://www.thesoberclub.com/tapping-into-freedom/ Follow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace

On today's pod I'm connecting with Renée Elliot.In 1995 Renée founded Planet Organic, the UK's first organic supermarket, and changed the way the UK thinks about food. She challenged conventional retailing with a mission to promote health in the community and built a multi-million pound brand.With her consultancy Beluga Bean, Renée employs her 30 years' experience in business and personal development to mentor start-ups and small businesses on purpose, resilience and strategy.  And in her third business, Women Tree, she gathers groups of women to nourish, fulfill, empower and belong.  Renée has been recognised as one of Britain's 100 Most Entrepreneurial Women, London's 1000 Most Influential People, and Businesswoman of the Year. She is also the author of cutting-edge cookbooks, a prolific corporate and public motivational speaker and a full-on mother of 3.She has been meditating regularly since 1991.So Speaking of Meditation, here's Renée.Women Rising Retreathttps://womentree.ukFor a 20% listener discount, use the code LondonMeditation20-----Speaking of Meditation is written and produced by Michael Miller, with direction by Jillian Lavender and assistance from Emma Rae.Editing by James Green at Green Podcast Productions.https://www.greenpodcastproductions.com/Original music by Rich Jacques.https://www.richjacques.comGraphics by Elle and Elle.http://www.elleelle.comSpeaking of Meditation… What are you noticing? Who is benefitting? And how are you staying inspired? 

Renée Elliott is the original founder of much-loved UK organic retailer Planet Organic...and now she's back: to rescue the business out of administration. At the time of recording, we are 3 weeks into this rescue deal. All the latest insider info is right inside this episode, along with some invitations to suppliers to join Planet Organic on their new journey, as well as information on Renée's upcoming women's retreat (www.womentree.uk). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

(I loved this conversation so much I couldn't wait until the next series.) Renee Elliot has for a long time believed anything is possible. But she didn't know what her own purpose was until she went to a health food store in Boston – her love of learning and passion for health led her to create the first organic supermarket in the UK – Planet Organic. Renee went on to build a multi-million pound brand. She had no business experience and learned everything she needed to on the job.  In this conversation she talks about the twists and turns, the struggles and the wins in a story I'm sure you'll agree is worthy of a Hollywood film. She has won many awards, was invited to meet the Queen and has helped so many live healthier lives. And if that isn't enough, Renee is now helping others to create their happiest lives too – passing on everything she'd wished she'd known when she was starting out. Her second company, Beluga Bean, is a business and life skills academy. Renee believes we all have everything we need within us and when we can truly start being ourselves and letting go of fears, this is where the magic begins. She tells us how we can find self-belief, work out what our own passion is and she tells us why she's holding her first ever retreat bringing women together. You can get in touch with Renée at: renee@belugabean.com

I have so much fun on ScaleUp Radio with my guests and I absolutely loved my conversation today with Zoe Henderson who is the founder of Fungtn – pronounced Function and Zoe explains the origins of the name.  Zoe is just such a lively personality and really passionate about what she does. And this is such an unusual idea, it seemed it to me anyway, because Zoe is on a journey of creating a brand around an alcohol free craft beer that's brewed with functional mushrooms. We talk about all different aspects of it, and the benefits of something called adaptogenic compounds that are found in functional mushrooms and how they work in line with the body's natural rhythms. But we had so much fun talking about this and then talking about the different parts of her journey so far.  Zoey started her business during lockdown, self funded with a small startup loan and some credit cards. Zoey then successfully launched the product initially through direct to consumer sales and then expanding into retail and on-trade raising angel investment crowdfunding scaling the business now to 200 independent stockists in the UK and with distribution in the US and Canada.  So some great success already, and we discuss all sorts of things like pricing point, market positioning, also things around the early stages of launching Fungtn including the importance for her focusing on DTC, partly driven by the changes around lockdown, but some key milestones around getting Planet Organic on board, the importance of LinkedIn to her.  All sorts of things that we discussed here is just action packed with benefits much like her drink, I think. so you're going to really enjoy this episode. so let's just go straight across and listen to the conversation with Zoe.   Zoe can be found here: linkedin.com/in/zoey-henderson-b9848b9a https://www.fungtn.com/ hello@fungtn.com https://www.instagram.com/fungtn.brewing/   Resources: Fantastic Fungi on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81183477 Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets - https://www.waterstones.com/book/mycelium-running/paul-stamets/9781580085793 Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake - https://www.waterstones.com/book/entangled-life/merlin-sheldrake/9781784708276 The Mushroom Hour - https://www.welcometomushroomhour.com/blogs/podcasts Mushroom Revival - https://www.mushroomrevival.com/blogs/podcast Google Maps - https://www.google.co.uk/maps   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.   If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/apply   You can get in touch with Kevin here: kevin@biz-smart.co.uk   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!    Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brentexplores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.    More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?Bob Dylan has a quote I love“I was like NO ONE ELSE”Bold Bean Co remind me of Bob Dylan.Bold Bean Co. are like *NO ONE ELSE*Different how they approach buyers and drive Rate of SaleDifferent in how they prioritise MEDIA and CONTENTDifferent in how they hire and build an incredible culture.Most brands don't win a Waitrose listing in their first year.So why Bold Bean Co. do?And how?So thrilled to welcome my great friend and fellow Enthusiast, Amelia Christie-Miller on to the podcast.Bold Bean Co. are making us “obsessed with beans by giving us the best of beans”ON THE MENU:1. Why being a founder is like being in a Toxic-Relationship - fall in love with the pain2. Pick your priority: How to use CONTENT to drive Rate of Sale?3. Why Founders need Two Hats: Coal-Face-Problem-solver vs. Zoomed-Out-Path4. How brands can develop Authentic Audacity - “just stop trying” “be YOU”5. Why Brands need both Product-Market-Fit AND Buyer-Brand Fit = LIFT OFFGS1 UKYou've set the business up, the website is in development, got the bank account, what's next? Barcodes! Get the barcodes for your products from GS1 UK from the start and don't risk going with cheaper alternatives – it'll cost you in the long run. Enjoy more than just barcodes and get 20% off your first year's membership with GS1 UK by using the discount code HUNGRY20 at checkout.www.gs1uk.org/hungryBOWIMI - Food & Drink Founders and Sales Teams.  BOWIMI makes you better at your job and saves you stress, time and improves your bottom line.Save time, planning out your sales routes.Quickly sort out transfers ordersTrack store availability to ensure you're not losing sales/leaving money on the table.Mackenzie Jones - the FMCG recruitment specialists.There's salacious-yet-superfluous recruiters out there - proper Cowboys. Thank goodness for Billy and Paul. The Good guys.Loved by brands like Lucky Saint, Candy Kittens, Hunter & Gather, FULFILEmail me alwayshungrydan@gmail.com if you need a sounding board and finding/building teams xx

In this episode, I had the honour to interview Renée Eliott, the Founder of Planete Organic and Beluga Bean, author and multi award winning entrepreneur who was listed as one of the 50 Most Impactful Social Innovators, Britain's 100 Most Entrepreneurial Women, London's 1000 Most Influential People, Businesswomen of the Year and more. On top of all this, Renée is also the mother of 3 children… Yeah, ladies. Buckle up for this episode. Renée entered my life at an event where she was the speaker. She does not know this, but she had a pivotal impact on my life… I listened to her talk at this International Women's Day event years ago, and she triggered me in so many good ways that a few weeks later, I raised my first funds from an investor. This episode with Renée gave me the high of a 2 day of self-development retreat …Her wisdom, humility, and kindness are breathtaking… I was hooked at every single sentence coming from her…I know that you are in for a treat. Have fun You can reach Renée here: www.belugabean.com You can share my email - renee@belugabean.com Women Rising Network with Renée Elliott When: 5-8th June 2023 Where: Huntsham Court, Devon Cost: £1,500 per person for a single occupancy bedroom £1,200 per person for a double (or more) occupancy bedroom Includes: Beautiful accommodation and reception rooms. Glorious organic, vegan food (catering for allergies). Restorative massage. Transformational training. Who: Renée Elliott, mentor and Planet Organic founder and Julia Davies, health & body coach and facilitator. For more information about us, what we'll explore and outcomes, take a look at www.womenrising.network. If you'd like to book the retreat, complete the enquiry formon the website. YOU AWESOME GORGEOUS FRIEND! MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR PLANNING SESSION BOOK NOW YOUR Q2 PLANNING SESSION! Online or offline- choose your date and plan! Option1: Keep the slippers: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plan-for-success-celebrate-iwd-online-edition-tickets-526447186707 Option 2: Drink great wine https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plan-for-success-network-celebrate-supporting-international-womens-day-tickets-519862351287 Connect.Plan.Grow Connect Come and Lunch with us at one of our networking meetings! Use code Sheisawesomeconnect in an email to team@academywe.comand get 50% off your first visitor fees  Plan Check our upcoming planning workshops on our website  Grow To join our FREE community click here: https://academyforwomenentrepreneurs.com/community/#join-the-community Take our Entrepreneurial Health Check test: https://academyforwomenentrepreneurs.scoreapp.com/ To share your journey, experience and be our guest at She is Awesome, please send an email to ceylan@academywe.com Download the cashflow forecast template here: https://academyforwomenentrepreneurs.com/free-cash-flow-forecast-template/

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3 weeks.No sleep.Thudding showers of screaming panic.For years Josh felt a miffed malaise.Finally.He escaped The City and bosom of bulging bonusesFollowed his calling.His dream.Founded MoMo Kombucha.Suddenly.Puddles of panic.A 3 week panic attack.Josh felt separate from reality.There's a dark shadow to being a founder that NO ONE talks about.Struggling right now?This episode is for YOU.Thrilled to welcome my dear friend Josh Puddle founder of MOMO KombuchaMoMo is BANGINGMoMo built their own factory, won listings at Whole Foods Market,@Planet Organic, Selfridges, Ocado GroupON THE MENU:1. Why MoMo took the Path of Most Resistance to Build their Own Factory: The Hard Lessons Building Your Own Factory2. Life Lessons from Renee Elliot, founder Planet Organic - To Stop Judging Yourself, Stop Judging Other People3. Why You Must See Your Brand on a “30 Year Timeline” - Play The Long Game + Avoid Willy Nilly Trends4. How Josh Overcame a 3 Week Lasting Crippling Panic Attack where he felt “‘Separate from Reality”5. Does the Kombucha Category have the legs to work in Grocery or will it perpetually stay in a premium nicheFeeling frivolous on a FriYAY?Want your Friday Drinks to taste 10 x better?Some say, magic happens, when you press that Subscribe buttonGo on Dare Ya ;)Hungry is fed by our utterly-wonderful sponsors: Mackenzie Jone, GS1 and Bowimi.Mackenzie Jones - the FMCG recruitment specialists.There's salacious-yet-superfluous recruiters out there - proper Cowboys. Thank goodness for Billy and Paul. The Good guys.Loved by brands like Lucky Saint, Candy Kittens, Hunter & Gather, FULFIL. Looking to build out your team? Deeply implore you to reach out to Billy or Paul.GS1 UKYou've set the business up, the website is in development, got the bank account, what's next? Barcodes! Get the barcodes for your products from GS1 UK from the start and don't risk going with cheaper alternatives – it'll cost you in the long run. Enjoy more than just barcodes and get 20% off your first year's membership with GS1 UK by using the discount code HUNGRY20 at checkout.www.gs1uk.org/hungryBOWIMI - Food & Drink Founders and Sales Teams.  BOWIMI makes you better at your job and saves you stress, time and improves your bottom line.Save time, planning out your sales routes.Quickly sort out transfers ordersTrack store availability to ensure you're not losing sales/leaving money on the table.Loved and used daily by Cawston Press, Rude Health, Lucky Saint, Minor Figures, DASH Water.  Get 50% off your first 3 months using the code: HUNGRY50%. Click this link

Renée Elliott started Planet Organic, the UK's first organic supermarket, aged 30. But two years in, her co-founder tried to cut her out of the business she'd built. Here's her unfiltered advice on what to do when your business partner goes bad. 

At the end of each podcast series, Holly likes to take a moment out of the hustle and bustle of small business life, to sit and reflect on the special conversations she's been lucky enough to have.  So if you haven't yet listened to every episode this season, or if you loved them all so much that you want to recall key moments – settle down with a cup of tea and get ready to take notes from some of the most successful founders on the planet.  In this series, each of Holly's guests have shared tales from their business journeys so far, building some of the most recognised brands in the world. Each guest opened up about the highs and lows of their unique journeys, but the one key similarity Holly recognised amongst every founder is their ability to pivot when the going gets tough, in order for their businesses to survive.  Here, Holly has selected a key moment from each of her conversations that have stayed with her – including ungooglable pieces of advice, inspiring moments and some emotional memories we can all take lessons from.  This round-up episode features snippets from Holly's conversations with Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London, Kate Robinson, co-founder of The Creative Revolution and Never Grey, Dishoom's founder Shamil Thakrar, Helen and Sarah, squiggly career experts and co-founders of Amazing If, Josie Naughton, founder of Choose Love, Marisa Hordern, creator of Missoma, Renee Elliott, founder and mastermind behind Planet Organic and Beluga Bean, NEOM's founder Nicola Elliott, and Charlotte Wood, founder of Polar Post and Queen of Christmas.  Plus for more unfiltered insight, subscribe to Holly's weekly newsletters on our website, where she shares small business inspiration of all kinds, exclusive nuggets of wisdom from her and her guests, plus offers, creative ideas and topical, 'ungoogleable' business advice. 

My inner critic is right little mendacious bastard More annoying than he who wears GymShark to the pub Or she who works in P.R. with a “side hustle” An Interior Design Instagram page for a two-upper, two-downer… "just off” Wandsworth CommonMy malignant thoughts curdle Hot-spikes of self doubt join the party “You're not good enough”“That was a pile of shit”“DO MORE”When the miffed-malaise seeps inI ALWAYS return to a delicious meditation taught by Sam Wigan. Thankfully, Sam is the latest guest on Hungry. Sam is co-founder of BELUGA BEAN, along with Renée Elliott (founder of Planet Organic). BELUGA BEAN help high level executives develop self-awareness working with Arianna Huffington, Thrive Global, IKEA, Coutts, ON THE MENU: 1. Practical Meditations To Navigate BIG PITCH Nerves - You Are Not The Outcomes  2. Spiritual Sales Lessons: Why You DON'T Need A Presentation Deck To Win More Business3. How To Lead Teams Through Uncertain Times: Trust + Communication + Respect4. The Tool Kit to Deal With The Internal Critic: Forgive Myself, For Judging Myself5. How To Develop Self-Awareness: Altitude + Seeing Where Six Spheres of Wellbeing Are Out of Balance #fmcg #pocast #challengerbrand #cpg

Renée Elliott had no real inkling of what her purpose was, until walking down the aisle of a health food store in Boston. Little did she know that this moment would ignite her dream, and lead to her opening the first organic supermarket in the UK in 1995 — Planet Organic.  With no prior experience but a determination to build a business that would make a difference to people's lives, Renée learnt ‘on the job' when she had an idea to bring organically grown food to the mainstream shopper.  However, Renée's world was turned upside down when her business partner tried to take ownership of the business in a period where Planet Organic was thriving. Renée opens up about this achingly stressful experience, how she battled through it, and how it has shaped the person she is today.  Renée is a true trailblazer we can all learn from, with an inspirational mindset and shares with Holly the guiding principles she's learnt on her journey so far. She's an unapologetically emotional, female founder, continuing her mission to spread positivity and encourage people to live the healthiest, happiest life possible — as demonstrated through her second business, Beluga Bean.  This conversation is a tonic for anyone that needs to hear why, “Everything will always be okay”.  If you would like to work with Renée at Beluga Bean, you can email her at renee@belugabean.com, and if enjoyed this episode, head on over to hear Holly's talk with Greg Hoffman, Nike's former CMO, which we think you'll love too.  Plus for more unfiltered insight, subscribe to Holly's weekly newsletters on our website, where she shares small business inspiration of all kinds, exclusive nuggets of wisdom from her and her guests, plus offers, creative ideas and topical, 'ungoogleable' business advice. 

AJ and Susie are honoured to have Renée Elliott and Sam Wigan as their guests on today's programme. The food, drink, agri and hospitality sector have taken a real hit in the last two years. Almost everyone's health has been affected by covid one way or another. How do we keep our entrepreneurial heads above water and remain healthy and true to ourselves? Renée explains how her experience of setting up Planet Organic all those decades ago has shaped her approach to running a successful business, and Sam runs us through how to clarify purpose, resolve challenges and attain desired results in these difficult times.

Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic, Ocado UK, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Costco… these are some of the big names that Kathryn Bricken has won listings in for her incredible cookie dough products.Pretty impressive, don't you think?Kathryn chatted to me about how she's scaled her dough product from her London based factory in just a few short years and right now is about to expand her reach further by launching into BENELUX and France, and then in 2023, into her country of origin, the USA.In this episode, you'll be spoilt for choice for a real insider's knowledge on what it takes to scale a chilled product, especially as Kathryn has now moved into ready-to-eat product lines which means even more production compliance requirements.Here's some of what you'll learn:

Buying Director Planet Organic to Partner at Wonderland Ventures. Al has had a wonderful career in the health, wellbeing and sustainability space. 19 years at planet organic working his way to buying director. He has now set up Wonderland Ventures  - A growth and change consultancy for businesses whose brands operate in the health, wellbeing and sustainability spaces. A fascinating episode that touches on: Trends, how to contact a buyer, the steps to getting a product on shelf and so much more! 

The future of organic food has looked healthy in recent years, but how will the cost of living crisis impact the sector's growth? George Dymond, Chief Executive Officer of the organic supermarket chain Planet Organic, has a remarkable CV; featuring senior jobs at Morrisons, Tesco and Holland & Barrett.   But as he has come on board at Planet Organic, there have been rapid expansion plans announced.     So how do you go about executing a large expansion in a period where customers' food and fuel prices are going up, when your own food and fuel prices are going up, and after the past couple of years of economic turmoil? It takes a fascinating combination of attributes to lead such change, especially in an organisation which has been a pioneer for organic food for a quarter of a century. George previously held a senior position at the mobile phone company, the Carphone Warehouse.  Mobile phones sound like they are a-million miles away from organic food, but George thinks there is a link between his previous and current roles. Listen to the full episode to find out why he thinks sales of organic produce are on the rise, why the company is looking to increase its store count from 13 to 50 by 2025, and how the chain plans to maintain its position as a market leader, as sustainability rises to the top of many competitors' agendas. George Dymond, CEO, Planet Organic George is a senior leader with more than 20 years' experience in the retail industry in the UK, Australia and US.  He has a wealth of leadership, customer, product and buying knowledge which he has developed while working for retailers such as Coles, Carphone Warehouse and Holland & Barrett.  For the last few years, George has focused in on the health and wellness sectors and has been proudly running Planet Organic since December last year.

Ulrike and her guest, Jess Salamanca, a 6-figure serial entrepreneur on a mission to help female founders make waves are sharing concrete tips on how to manage overwhelm and how to work smarter instead of working harder.If you want to find out how to regain focus on an extremely busy day and become more productive overall without investing more time, this episode is for you!Want to get proven techniques on how to flourish and land that leadership spot you're after? Get your free e-book “Top 10 Achievers' Lessons” by clicking here!About Jess SalamancaJess Salamanca (27) is a powerhouse - she's a 6-figure serial entrepreneur on a mission to help female founders make waves in their industries. She currently runs Moxie Club, delivering strategic coaching, training and events for women. In the past, she's also founded healthy ice cream business Banana Scoops (stocked in Ocado and Planet Organic) as well as GoKickstart, supporting small businesses to access Government grants through the Kickstart Scheme. She's also received amazing press features including the Metro, Sheerluxe, YOU Magazine, Daily Mail, and more.About Ulrike SeminatiUlrike Seminati is a long-standing senior executive, coach and author. After over 20 years of being a successful leader in corporate organizations, Ulrike believes that female leadership is one of the biggest untapped potentials in the world. Ulrike is known for combining all her experience and years of excelling in the corporate world with powerful self-development techniques that she gives it to hard workers like you, allowing you to flourish, realize the root causes of your struggle, and finally land that leadership spot you're after!Outline of the Episode:[02:32] Having clarity on your “why”[04:59] How to handle trading in a steady salary for uncertainty[08:50] The importance of clear goals[10:39] Focusing on the activities that move the needle forward[15:13] Managing overwhelm [22:02] Handling 3 businesses at the same time[23:26] Working smart and working intuitivelyResources of Jess Salamanca:Instagram: https://instagram.com/jess.salamancaWebsite: https://www.moxieclub.co.uk/Moxie Club instragram: https://www.instagram.com/moxie.club/Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-salamanca/Connect with Ulrike!Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/empoweringfemaleleaders/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowering-female-leaders/ Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com

Julia is joined by George Dymond, chief executive officer of Planet Organic. They talk about George's quest to 'right-size' Planet Organic and expand its store estate, including outside London, and how he is modernising its supply chain. Plus, George reflects on how the cost-of-living crisis is likely to affect the organic sector and Planet Organic specifically, the flight to value along with a flight to quality, the importance of bringing fun to healthy eating - and why he is drawn to industry topics that are complex and don't come with easy answers. Articles discussed by George and Julia: How organic food can navigate the cost-of-living crisis | Food Navigator ‘Clean' eating gets complicated by new climate research | Supply Chain Brain The snacks putting fun back into food | FT    

On the Ian King Business podcast we have the latest assessment about inflation - reaching a 40 year high - and ask if it'll get worse; there's also Planet Organic's CEO about the impact of rising costs on their prices; the chief executive of Zilch talks about expanding into the US; and discover why Legal & General is investing £4bn in the West Midlands

Liz Earle has revolutionised the wellbeing sector. Her brand has forever changed the connection between beauty and health. I had the privilege of sitting down with Liz to discuss her journey to becoming an entrepeneur in the early days, juggling motherhood, and coming full circle to focusing on her brand and the wellbeing side.  I remember growing up with my Mum using Liz Earle products, and I always remember the emphasis on natural beauty care that they brought, for the first time, to the centre stage.  For more than thirty years, Liz has remained a respected and award-winning authority in the world of beauty, natural nutrition, health and wellbeing. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge as a broadcaster (having started her TV career on ITV's This Morning in 1989, she's still a contributor to the show), writer and trusted household name, as well as being a best-selling author with a range of lifestyle titles and a multi-brand founder.  Liz opens up about the trials and the tribulations of building a beauty empire, and how she got to where she is today. Liz Earle is a champion of women's health, media influencer, author of 36 books, TV presenter, podcast host and charity-founder. She is also on a mission to help women celebrate every stage of their lives – especially that all-important second half.  This week's sponsor: Hu Kitchen, a brand who I first fell in love with when I lived in Manhattan, New York. If you haven't heard of HU before, they are relatively new to the UK, bringing their chocolate goodness here in the last 6 months.  If you love chocolate like me - you are in for a treat! Hu kitchen are fairtrade and organic so it's nice to know that you're supporting a business that cares both about its consumers and where they get their ingredients from. At the moment it's only available in Whole Foods and Planet Organic but you can buy it online at hukitchen.co.uk and they've given me a discount code BEWELL20 for 20% off. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @LizEarleMe

Never been SO NERVOUS to publish a podcast.Somedays, my mental health is a magnificent malignant feast.Self-esteem like a feeble Pringle in a February puddle.A seething swap of mucky self-doubt, pillaging positivity.Nuclear explosions of imposter syndrome erupt through my noggin.“You're not good enough!”“Why bother?”“That was sh*t you scum bag””My latest guest on HUNGRY. is Harry Turpin, a dear friend and a kind soul.Harry is founder of The Savourists: they've won listings at Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic + a bevy of wholesalers.Harry also hosts a delicious podcast, UNTOLD, exploring mental woes in founders.If you're struggling with mental health or anxiety or doubt, I implore you to listen.ON THE MENU:THE SUBTLE INTERVIEW PROCESS TO HIRE THE BEST TALENT - “WHO'S ORDERING THE COFFEE?”CRUCIAL START UP LESSONS FROM THE WISE SAGES - MARK PALMER AND DAN BROUGHTON - CASH IS KING + STAY TOP OF MIND.THE TOOL KIT TO PUSH THROUGH ANXIETY AND SELF DOUBT: MONKEY BRAIN, GRATITUDE, KINDNESS.HOW TO INSPIRE YOUR SALES TEAM TO “BASH DOWN DOORS” - GET OUT THERE WITH THEM + CREATE A CULTURE CELEBRATING FAILUREHOW TO TURN SELF-DOUBT AND ANXIETY INTO ROCKET FUEL TO PUSH YOU FORWARDEPISODE GOES LIVE MONDAY 8AM.LISTEN TO OTHER EPPY'S IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.Have a great weekend x

Welcome to Episode 100. Renée Elliott is the founder and CEO of Planet Organic and co-founder of Beluga Bean. Renée has devoted her working life to offering and supporting a life of wellbeing. She built Planet Organic on the basis of being able to offer healthy food to create healthy lifestyles. Her passion is laser focused on helping entrepreneurs and business owners understand their 'Whole Self Leadership' potential. We chat about the need to KNOW yourself, BE yourself and MANAGE yourself. Renée explains three important lessons in relation to our wellbeing. Firstly wellbeing is individual, secondly that our wellbeing is made up of our physical, occupational, psychological, economic, social and spiritual spheres. Thirdly that our wellbeing is constantly in flux. This episode is a wonderful example of a strong successful leader who manages to balance and promote self awareness and vulnerability combined with a strong human centred approach to all that she does. Renée even asks me some questions and it becomes very obvious I need to go on her course! Enjoy. 

WAHOOO IT'S FINALLY HERE!!YOU'RE GUNNA LOVE THIS ONE!!MOJU, ripped up an alienating dogmatic “health industry”, add a lashings of fun and sprinkles of personality.Highest £ROS in total Juice and SmoothiesHighest £ROS in Food To GoNo.1 brand in Functional Shots with 48% market shareDelivering 84% Functional Shot growth10 MILLION MOJU SHOTS were consumed in 2021 - that's one shot every 3 seconds! ⚡️Winning listings at: ASDA, Waitrose, Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic, Sainsburys,ON THE MENU:WHY FOOD AND DRINK FOUNDER'S MUST GIVE THEMSELVES “NO OPTIONALITY” - PUT A GUN TO YOUR HEAD.HOW TO MANIFEST GREAT CULTURES: ALWAYS CELEBRATE THE SMALL WINS AND LINK THEM BACK TO VALUESWHY FOOD AND DRINK FOUNDERS MUST CHOOSE INVESTORS WHO “LEAVE THEM TO IT” AND DON'T DISRUPT THE VISION.HOW TO CREATE A CATEGORY ONE AND CREATE PRODUCT-MARKET-FIT - LOOK FOR THE SIGNALS.HOW TO SELL A NACENT CONCEPT INTO GROCERY BUYERS: BRING THEM INTO THE STORY THROUGH DATA BRUSH STROKES.

This week I am joined by Gracie Tyrrell the co-founder of the Squirrel Sisters which is a no sugar snack brand. This episode is so inspiring as we discuss the journey that Gracie has been through from creating the first bar in her Nutri-bullet for her sister Sophie, who had been diagnosed with a life threatening heart disease and therefore couldn't have any sugar, to now having it stocked in some of the biggest retailers in the UK such as Ocado, Wholefoods and Planet Organic. We also discuss hidden sugars and how although we may think that a "healthy snack bar" may be "healthy" there really are a lot of hidden sugars in products that we don't realise are there. I hope this episode teaches you something, whether it is the real graft of a start-up or whether it's to look into what you are eating. Follow Greedy Vegan on Instagram - @greedyveganltdFind out more about becoming a Greedy Vegan at www.greedyvegan.uk To find out more about becoming a Greedy Vegan head to our Website or follow us on Instagram or Tik Tok @greedyveganltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food brands need to work out what consumers will be eating in future, but how do they go about it, and what happens if they get it wrong? In this edition of the Table Talk podcast, we look at the business of predicting people's eating habits. How do companies work out what we'll all be reaching for in the supermarket in five years' time? What is the cost to them if they get it wrong? And how often do they get it right? Stefan Gates is joined by Sophie Davies, Senior Buyer at Planet Organic, and Mike Hughes, Head of Insight and Research at FMCG Gurus to try to answer those questions. They offer their insights into how the industry works, as well as setting out their predictions for 2022. Sophie Davies, Senior Buyer, Planet Organic Sophie has been at Planet Organic since March 2015 and is the Senior Buyer for the Fresh Food & Drink department, spanning across Grab&Go, Fresh Groceries including Fruit&Veg, Bakery and Chilled take home. Planet Organic has 14 stores in Central London and an online store, which distributes fresh products nationwide.  Planet Organic prides itself on being at the forefront of innovation and leading on product trends within natural food and wellness. Sophie and her team are always on the hunt for exciting, innovative and delicious products to revolutionise the food and wellness scene. Mike Hughes, Head of Insight and Research, FMCG Gurus Mike Hughes has more than 13 years' experience analysing consumer trends, attitudes and behaviours, and currently heads up the research and insight division at FMCG Gurus.  Mike has a particular interest in highlighting how consumer attitudes and behaviours can often differ and what the true meaning of trends are for the industry.

In this episode we caught up with the Renée Elliott, Founder of Planet Organic. Renée shares the story of how her co-founder tried to remove her from the business she had built culminating in an 11-day battle at the High Court. Renée lives and breathes her holistic approach to health. She shares her tips on how to stay healthy and sane in turbulent times. Renée founded Planet Organic, the first organic supermarket in the UK and now a successful multi-million pound brand. She is a successful author and co-founder of Beluga Bean, a business and life skills academy, and dedicates her time to supporting others live life with values and passion.

Botox? Fillers? Are injectables dangerous or something we should fear? We chat with nurse practitioner Emily Carlisi about everything you need to know :)Things we discuss:How to get certified to give injectablesWhat's the difference between botox and fillers?Are they dangerous?What the fork is preventative botox?Being forthcoming about procedures Are we setting an unrealistic beauty ideal?If you're interested in following Emily's business or want to inquire about an appointment, visit her Instagram page @mybotoxgirlWe would like to thank this weeks sponsor, Unrooted drinks who have a range of five delicious vegan shots. They are a young and exciting brand that are passionate about the environment and promoting a healthy way of life. Unrooted work alongside communities and organisations in Zimbabwe and South Africa to support sustainability, employment and education.The five shots in the range are: Baobab Boost with baobab, lemon and passion fruitACV Defence with apple cider vinegar, ginger, spirulina and coconut waterMighty Ginger with ginger, chilli and pineapplePom Passion with pomegranate and cinnamonCBD with cucumber and mintThe shots are all: o All-natural o Vegan o Made using organic, sustainably harvested baobabThey are available on Deliveroo in Whitechapel and Battersea and are available in Sainsbury's (Baobab Boost & CBD only), Holland and Barrett, Selfridges, Planet Organic and more. You can shop at https://unrooteddrinks.com/ and use code Forking20 for 20% off via the Unrooted websiteo Instagram:@Unrooteddrinks o Facebook:@UnrooteddrinksRemember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email (forkingwellness@gmail.com)As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340You can download our 30 day journal prompt here! https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/resources/ https://www.barithedietitian.com/forking-wellness-podcastWe would love for our Forking Wellness community to connect more - join our private Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/forkingwellness And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever felt intimidated to approach the squat rack in the gym? You're not alone! We're joined by Emily Ricketts (@emrickettz), fitness coach and founder of @empoweredbyem to discuss all things fitness and confidence in the gym! Things we discuss:Em's journey into fitness and sport How/Why Em chose to get into strength trainingWhat happens when you shift your mindset from exercising to stay slim to exercising to feel strong Weight lifting and body confidenceHow EmpoweredByEm (training guides + 1:1 coaching) was bornThe importance of mindsetExercise and mental health Can we have fitness goals?If you want to follow Em on her fitness journey or learn more about her services, follow @emrickettz and @empoweredbyem on Instagram! We would like to thank this weeks sponsor, Unrooted drinks who have a range of five delicious vegan shots. They are a young and exciting brand that are passionate about the environment and promoting a healthy way of life. Unrooted work alongside communities and organisations in Zimbabwe and South Africa to support sustainability, employment and education.The five shots in the range are: Baobab Boost with baobab, lemon and passion fruitACV Defence with apple cider vinegar, ginger, spirulina and coconut waterMighty Ginger with ginger, chilli and pineapplePom Passion with pomegranate and cinnamonCBD with cucumber and mintThe shots are all: o All-natural o Vegan o Made using organic, sustainably harvested baobabThey are available on Deliveroo in Whitechapel and Battersea and are available in Sainsbury's (Baobab Boost & CBD only), Holland and Barrett, Selfridges, Planet Organic and more. You can shop at https://unrooteddrinks.com/ and use code Forking20 for 20% off via the Unrooted websiteo Instagram:@Unrooteddrinks o Facebook:@UnrooteddrinksRemember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email (forkingwellness@gmail.com)As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340You can download our 30 day journal prompt here! https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/resources/ https://www.barithedietitian.com/forking-wellness-podcastWe would love for our Forking Wellness community to connect more - join our private Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/forkingwellness And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  It's not often you think of wellness when you hear about someone who is a financier.   Ben Thomson – who also has an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh University – has been a prominent figure in finance for nearly 4 decades, but his passion lies in understanding where it is most important for us to invest our money: wellness.   Ben is now the chairman of Planet Organic and he is also heavily involved in Montezuma's Chocolate, Good Hemp and Omnos (the functional testing & health optimisation company whose founder, Thomas Olivier, we heard from in episode 41).   Ben and I spoke today about why he is so passionate about investing in these companies, how we can all play our part in making wellness more accessible, how we can help look after our planet, and why preventative healthcare is the future of healthcare. The work Ben does is very much about helping us see that we have the tools within us to avoid 40-80% of long-term chronic illnesses.   Everyone can benefit from listening to the simple logic behind everything that motivates Ben.   You can find Ben on LinkedIn For more information on Omnos click here and use code LAUREN10 for 10% off all tests You can also visit Planet Organic, Good Hemp and Montezumas.   Instagram pages: https://www.instagram.com/planetorganic/channel/ and https://www.instagram.com/omnos.me/       For private wellness, mindset and life coaching, please visit my website www.laurenvakninecoaching.com   This season of Reconditioned is kindly sponsored by Block Blue Light UK, the UK's leading company for anti-blue light products, to fix sleep issues, eliminate eye strain and improve health. Use code LAUREN10 for a 10% discount on all products including light bulbs and glasses.   Haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is click this link and scroll to the bottom where it will give you the option. It's a great way to support this podcast and make it more accessible to others https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconditioned-with-lauren-vaknine/id1534005981    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with friends, and please also make sure to subscribe / follow and review! It really helps us to reach more people. And if you would like to help me keep the podcast going for as long as possible, please consider offering a small contribution to my Go Fund Me page. My FREE 7-Step Guide to Complete Wellbeing is available to you by subscribing over at both www.laurenvakninecoaching.com and www.laurenvaknine.co.uk where you'll also find heaps of free resources.   You can also download my FREE Chakra Balancing & Healing eBook here.   If you'd like to connect with me, get in touch on Instagram. You can also see me over on my YouTube channel where all these podcasts are posted.

  It's not often you think of wellness when you hear about someone who is a financier.   Ben Thomson – who also has an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh University – has been a prominent figure in finance for nearly 4 decades, but his passion lies in understanding where it is most important for us to invest our money: wellness.   Ben is now the chairman of Planet Organic and he is also heavily involved in Montezuma's Chocolate, Good Hemp and Omnos (the functional testing & health optimisation company whose founder, Thomas Olivier, we heard from in episode 41).   Ben and I spoke today about why he is so passionate about investing in these companies, how we can all play our part in making wellness more accessible, how we can help look after our planet, and why preventative healthcare is the future of healthcare. The work Ben does is very much about helping us see that we have the tools within us to avoid 40-80% of long-term chronic illnesses.   Everyone can benefit from listening to the simple logic behind everything that motivates Ben.   You can find Ben on LinkedIn For more information on Omnos click here and use code LAUREN10 for 10% off all tests You can also visit Planet Organic, Good Hemp and Montezumas.   Instagram pages: https://www.instagram.com/planetorganic/channel/ and https://www.instagram.com/omnos.me/       For private wellness, mindset and life coaching, please visit my website www.laurenvakninecoaching.com   This season of Reconditioned is kindly sponsored by Block Blue Light UK, the UK's leading company for anti-blue light products, to fix sleep issues, eliminate eye strain and improve health. Use code LAUREN10 for a 10% discount on all products including light bulbs and glasses.   Haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is click this link and scroll to the bottom where it will give you the option. It's a great way to support this podcast and make it more accessible to others https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconditioned-with-lauren-vaknine/id1534005981    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with friends, and please also make sure to subscribe / follow and review! It really helps us to reach more people. And if you would like to help me keep the podcast going for as long as possible, please consider offering a small contribution to my Go Fund Me page. My FREE 7-Step Guide to Complete Wellbeing is available to you by subscribing over at both www.laurenvakninecoaching.com and www.laurenvaknine.co.uk where you'll also find heaps of free resources.   You can also download my FREE Chakra Balancing & Healing eBook here.   If you'd like to connect with me, get in touch on Instagram. You can also see me over on my YouTube channel where all these podcasts are posted.

“It was a frightening, exhausting experience – and I wouldn't wish it onanyone.” Her co-founder tried to kick her out of the business after 2 years of trading,resulting in 14 months of litigation and a 10-day court case.Recording this podcast was INTENSE.My stomach was in knots, sweat gushed down my brow, palms felt like they'd beendunked in Vaseline. When we stopped recording.All worry and concern relinquished, equanimity permeated my body.A feeling clung, a feeling that I could achieve LITERALLY anything.Renée Elliot, founder of Planet Organic is the latest guest on HUNGRY.It's a bamboozingly good episode - providing a toolkit to persevere throughcolossal challenges.ON TODAY'S MENU: 1. “Trust your gut and believe you can do ANYTHING” 2. Why founders must constantly STOP. CHECK-IN. MAKE BETTER DECISIONS.3. The 6 Spheres of Wellbeing- physical, occupational, psychological,economic, social, and spiritual.4. How your role as a founder changes as your business scales - Ditch what youhate. Implement systems. 5. How Spirituality informs Successful Strategy - The marriage of Being andDoing.Want more Content?  Follow  on LinkedIn and Instagram 

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

This video can be seen at: https://www.piworld.co.uk/2021/03/12/samarkand-smk-ipo-presentation-listing-on-the-aquis-stock-exchange/   Samarkand are a cross-border eCommerce technology and retail group focusing on connecting Western Brands with China. In this presentation management outline Samarkand's background, what they do and how they intend to use the funds raised. 00:00 Introduction by Tanith Dodge, Independent Non Exec Chairperson David Hampstead, Founder & CEO 01:50 History 03:10 About Samarkand 03:55 Team 05:40 Chinese e-commerce space 06:10 The Nomad platform Simon Smiley, Founder & COO 19:40 Brand partners 19:55 Buy in the West - Build in the East Eva Hang, CFO 23:30 Financial Highlights 25:50 Use of Funds 26:35 Cap Table David Hampstead, CEO 27:00 Investment Summary 30: 00 Q&A 52:00 Closing statements More about Samarkand: SMK is a cross-border eCommerce technology and retail group focusing on connecting Western Brands with China, the world's largest eCommerce market. The Group has developed a proprietary software platform, the Nomad platform, which is integrated across all necessary touch-points required for eCommerce in China including eCommerce platforms, payments, logistics, social media and customs. The Nomad platform is the foundation on which the Group's Nomad technology and service solutions are built. The core products include Nomad Checkout, Nomad Storefront, Nomad Commerce, Nomad Distribution and Nomad Analytics. The Company's current customer base comprises leading European brands such as 111SKIN, Shay & Blue, Omorovicza, ICONIC London, Philip Kingsley, Temple Spa, Zita West Products and Planet Organic. Samarkand has also successfully grown its own brand, Probio7, acquired in December 2017. Founded in 2016, Samarkand is headquartered in London, UK with an office in Shanghai employing over 90 staff. For further information please visit https://www.samarkand.global/

Lily Simpson founded Detox Kitchen back in 2012 aged 26. Over the last decade she has spearheaded the healthy food movement and built up a cult following both online and at their delis in central London, a well as delivering meals direct-to-consumer and being stocked in the likes of Selfridges and Planet Organic. The business has been described as 'The OG and best healthy food in London' with customers including Elle McPherson, Gwytheth Paltrow and Lily Allen. In this episode, we talk about turning your side hustle into a full hustle, how the narrative around food has changed over the last ten years and what she has learned along the way. Enjoy.  

Kim is a Strategic Human Resource Consultant and an Executive Coach with a focus on supporting SMEs. Her mission is to unlock human potential to deliver competitive advantage and she is passionate about diversity and inclusion. She does this by developing HR strategies to support business strategies and drive change, as well as by supporting CEOs with a values based approach. She has previously headed up HR at Harvey Nichols, Soho House Group and at Planet Organic where her HR strategy was key to its turnaround and exit.   We talk about how Kim shifted her career to align with her values, her passion for inclusion and diversity and how she brings HR strategy to drive business success. We talk about championing diversity and inclusion, how HR is undervalued, Kim’s HR strategy which helped turn around Planet Organic, supporting female growth, the wheel of life, attitudes to money and wealth, dealing with grief and experiencing the loss of a parent, and Kim’s mission to raise human potential for the good of people and business alike.   Discover show notes, Kim’s book recommendations and more on www.goingconscious.com.   Connect with Kim:www.human-advantage.com   Connect with Nikki:Instagram @nikkitrottwww.nikkitrott.com

Brought to you by Out of Hours (outofhours.org) - built for people with side projects.Dan Murray-Serter, our guest today, set out to have authentic conversations with entrepreneurs when launching his podcast Secret Leaders. The Secret Leaders podcast is the number one business podcast in the UK, and Dan has featured some of the world's top entrepreneurs - from the founder of Bulb, Slack, Deliveroo, Planet Organic, Calm, Last Minute.com, and Jo Malone - to name but a few.He now runs Secret Leaders as a side project, alongside his new business Heights - a brain health & mental wellness company that offers a smart supplement for the brain, and who count among their customers Stephen Fry. He started Secret Leaders 4 years ago, when running one of his early companies, because he wanted to share some honest discussions with entrepreneurs about their rise to success - and he has since ran 5 seasons, attracted serious podcast sponsorship, ran live events and been featured in places like the Independent and Cosmopolitan. We talk about the right way to network, how to find your dream guests, why podcasts are a form of self improvement, and some really useful insights on how to launch, promote and grow your podcast. *****You can check it out at secretleaders.com or by searching 'Secret Leaders' any podcast player.If you want to try Heights, Dan's created a special 'outofhours' code that will get you £10 off their quarterly subscription - you can do that at www.yourheights.com.- Outofhours.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In February 2019, Banana Scoops was just an outrageously innovative concept that Jess had been thinking about whilst working her “normal job”. A concept that created “nice cream” from bananas and other natural ingredients to make a “healthy” alternative to our favourite chilled treat.Fast forward to just a year later and tubs of delicious Banana Scoops can now be seen in the freezer aisle in major retailers such as Ocado, Planet Organic and As Nature Intended.What’s so outstanding about this achievement is that Jess managed to do all of this on her own. No team, no huge budget, just a lot of hard work and a strong want to create the highest quality product.We chat to Jess to see just how she has managed to do all this on her own and what it’s like to connect with such major national brands. How she managed the many barriers and lessons thrown her way, and what advice she can offer to anyone looking to grow a start up to such a scale in one year without a team behind them.Here’s just a snippet of the advice Jess offered during our chat….Retailers won’t chase you, you have to put yourself out there, grab hold of opportunities (even if it’s slightly terrifying!) and push for your brand to be noticed.When chasing suppliers, don’t follow up with a “just chasing the previous email” type of email. Always add additional value. Offer new developments, press articles, social engagement and just general good news pieces. You need to grab their attention and offer increased value on every touchpoint.Don’t let a lack of funds/human resource/skill set stop you. Jess put together a basic brand design herself to get going, she then pulled upon connections to get where she is now. Branding is vital in standing out as a food product, but you can add to your brand with a really quality product, an innovative product, and your passion. You can then pay an expert when you have the funds.Jess offers SO many more valuable insights as to how she has managed to achieved such a major milestone so early on. It is also so interesting to hear the process that goes behind meeting and getting the go ahead from a major brand.

Episode 3 is all about the amazing Banana Scoops dairy free ice cream founder Jess Salamanca.We talk about her business journey of making Ice cream in her home kitchen to now stocking Ocado, Planet Organic, As Nature Intended and more! We dive into her food stories, growing up in Spain with her parents owning a restaurant and much much more!Check out the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/gxKUu-tovQw*Apologies for the audio quality in advance, the connection wasn't the best!*Follow Jess / Banana Scoopshttps://www.instagram.com/bananascoops/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-salamanca/And check out her amazing Ice Creams:https://www.bananascoops.com/

Renée grew up a country girl in Mississippi, but fell in love with an Englishman on a night bus and moved to the UK. She brought with her not only an unshakeable self-belief and a drive to find meaning and purpose in life, but also a concern for food provenance after being horrified by meat farming back in the US. This led her to found Planet Organic in 1994 and open the UK’s first all-organic supermarket in Nottinghill the following year. This is the story of that journey and ultimately, how her conscious awareness for her own life and those close to her, led her to step away from the company in 2013 and embark on a new challenge with Beluga Bean - a mentoring and personal development programme for both business and life skills.

In 1995, Renée Elliott founded Planet Organic, the first organic supermarket in the UK and now a successful multi-million-pound brand. From an early age she was asking: is there a better way? And she has been committed to that ethos ever since. Hers is a healthy living story that has created a haven for food and encouraged more of us to make the right choices. Together with Sam Wigan, she is co-founder of business and life skills academy Beluga Bean.

There is so much plastic waste from food packaging – whether it’s the plastic bag inside cereal boxes or plastic milk bottles, berry containers or yogurt cups – it begs the question, can we avoid all this plastic? While the big scale supermarket chains are slowly catching on, a brand-new breed of shops has come to life: zero-waste supermarkets. In this Episode of Sustainability Matters Today, I interview Catherine Conway, founder and CEO of Unpackaged, and a Champion of promoting a zero-waste lifestyle. Unpackaged sets up refill stations in stores around the UK, including Planet Organic and Waitrose, and customers bring their own refillable containers to fill them with products from the dispensers. This allows people to only buy the amount they need, limiting food waste while avoiding single-use plastics. Catherine also offers consulting services to help spread the idea of zero-waste stores as far as possible. We discuss the challenges Catherine encountered when inventing the refill system, her history of advocating the zero-waste movement since 2006, and how mainstream supermarkets are slowly joining their cause and much more! I hope you enjoy the episode!

“I think the worst thing is every morning when you wake up as a founder and you pick up your phone, you think what will I discover that will ruin my day?”While your business might not care what your gender is, significant discrepancies still exist between the number of female and male entrepreneurs. As Baroness Martha Lane Fox quite rightly proclaimed, ‘you cannot be what you cannot see’. And so we’ve gone and put four female entrepreneur powerhouses together on the same live stage. We’ve put the same questions to them and their answers are as diverse as they are. This episode on female leadership and equality for International Women’s Day is a real smorgasbord of insights from some of the UK's leading female founders. Get the expert investor perspective from Reshma Sohoni, co-founder of Seedcamp. The non-VC route founder Renée Elliott, founder of Planet Organic. Alex Depledge offers the perspective from a consumer facing tech enabled marketplace, with her startup Hassle. And finally our technology software entrepreneur, Alicia Navarro, whose company Skimlinks has raised over $25 million helping publishers monetise advertising. “If being a woman is the hardest thing you have to deal with in your journey, sorry, you’re fucking lucky. Because that is the easiest challenge you're gonna have to deal with. If you can't handle that, if you can’t handle a couple of dickheads in the corner that belittle you, you're just not going to make it. I'm sorry, but that is the truth. It is hard and relentless. And if you can't handle people that make you feel like shit, that's like peanuts in the corner.”We chat about:Why not every business should take VC fundingThe toughest moments of their entrepreneurial journeys so farTheir different perspectives on funding and financing a businessHow to choose your role modelsLinks:https://www.secretleaders.com/reshma-sohonihttps://www.secretleaders.com/alicia-navarrohttps://www.secretleaders.com/alex-depledgehttps://www.secretleaders.com/renee-elliotWant to receive our podcast on a weekly basis? Subscribe to our newsletter!

Welcome back to the Forking Wellness Podcast! This week we interview Louise Symington (@sustainabledietitian) and discuss everything you need to know about sustainable eating. Want to know which plant-based milk is the most sustainable?What about consuming sustainable fish? Should we be eating organic? Make sure you listen to find out all the answers and let us know your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Chickp, a delicious hummus company that is passionate about making delicious hummus from local and surplus vegetables! Available in Wholefoods, Waitrose, Planet Organic, and Ocado! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian!

On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Kim Gieske, HR Director at Planet Organic, to talk about how management and leadership techniques can turn around a struggling organisation. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot. This podcast is brought to you by Corndel. Find out more at leadership2020.co.uk (http://leadership2020.co.uk/)

Welcome to episode 37, where we welcome the founders of Squirrel Sisters - Gracie & Sophie Tyrrell. The Tyrrell sisters have built an incredible brand called Squirrel Sisters which is a health and wellness company with a range of snacks that are now available across store such as, Waitrose, Morrisons, Ocado, Selfridges, Whole foods, Planet Organic, WHSmith & more! We take it back to the beginning and find out about both of the founders backgrounds, where they started and how they came up with the idea of Squirrel Sisters. The sisters open up on how they first got stocked in Whole Foods and some tips for those looking to get stocked. Co founders & sisters - they make it look so easy and that’s because it is, Gracie and Sophie talk about the challenges of working as a small team but also the positives of being able to adapt to an ever changing market. The girls mention their highlights of Squirrel Sisters so far and some VERY exciting plans for 2020 - and most importantly they give our listeners some advice around starting a business and advice to their younger self.

Welcome to The Well + Wild Podcast, the show that inspires you to do work you love, on your own terms. WELL + WILD IG @well_and_wild Suzie IG @suzieclark_ Email: hi@suzieclark.com This week we have Nirali Buch Mankodi, Co-Founder of healthy snacks brand Superfoodio with us. Nirali originally starter her career in the corporate world working in HR for Vodafone. It was actually whilst she was traveling around South America with her husband, they were both inspired by the use of unique and exciting superfoods, prompting the initial idea for Superfoodio. Fast forward and Superfoodio snacks are now stocked in Selfridges, Planet Organic and Whole Foods. We chat all about the decision Nirali took to take voluntary redundancy from her corporate job at Vodafone and the decision to travel with her husband. How traveling opens your mind to so many new opportunities by taking yourself out of your everyday environment. She also gives some amazing tips for any aspiring product based entrepreneurs. Thanks for listening and please don't forget to subscribe to not miss any future shows! Show Notes Superfoodio website Superfoodio IG @superfoodio Stockists https://www.superfoodio.com/#stockists

In this episode I Talk Shop with Jen Beby, founder of Join, a sustainable home fragrance company that I came across whilst working in South East London at Thames Side Studios. I really admire how Jen is building a conscious, ethical and sustainable brand first. In this episode we chat about:- How and why Join came to be- What it means to be a sustainable brand and what challenges come with it- How Jen got started selling to shops and her top tips for selling wholesale- How Jen builds long lasting relationships with her stockists- What the future holds for Join- And of course, our dogs and much more… Connect with Joinhttps://www.joinstorelondon.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/joinhandcrafted/https://www.facebook.com/joinhandcrafted Links mentioned in this episodeThames side studios https://www.thames-sidestudios.co.uk/Borough 22 https://www.borough22.com/Firain https://www.firain.com/Tinker Tailor https://shop.tinkertailor.online/Kettles Yard https://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/Designers Guild https://www.designersguild.com/Planet Organic https://www.planetorganic.com/Form SE15 https://www.formse15.com/As nature intended https://www.asnatureintended.uk.com/Chalk and Moss https://www.chalkandmoss.com/The Organic Company https://theorganiccompany.dk Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale/Work with me: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/servicesBook a discovery call: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/book-a-discovery-call          Book a Power-hour: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/power-hourApply to be a guest on Let’s Talk Shop https://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode I Talk Shop with Jen Beby, founder of Join, a sustainable home fragrance company that I came across whilst working in South East London at Thames Side Studios. I really admire how Jen is building a conscious, ethical and sustainable brand first. In this episode we chat about:- How and why Join came to be- What it means to be a sustainable brand and what challenges come with it- How Jen got started selling to shops and her top tips for selling wholesale- How Jen builds long lasting relationships with her stockists- What the future holds for Join- And of course, our dogs and much more… Connect with Joinhttps://www.joinstorelondon.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/joinhandcrafted/https://www.facebook.com/joinhandcrafted Links mentioned in this episodeThames side studios https://www.thames-sidestudios.co.uk/Borough 22 https://www.borough22.com/Firain https://www.firain.com/Tinker Tailor https://shop.tinkertailor.online/Kettles Yard https://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/Designers Guild https://www.designersguild.com/Planet Organic https://www.planetorganic.com/Form SE15 https://www.formse15.com/As nature intended https://www.asnatureintended.uk.com/Chalk and Moss https://www.chalkandmoss.com/The Organic Company https://theorganiccompany.dk Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale/Work with me: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/servicesBook a discovery call: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/book-a-discovery-call          Book a Power-hour: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/power-hourApply to be a guest on Let’s Talk Shop https://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode I Talk Shop with Jen Beby, founder of Join, a sustainable home fragrance company that I came across whilst working in South East London at Thames Side Studios. I really admire how Jen is building a conscious, ethical and sustainable brand first. In this episode we chat about:- How and why Join came to be- What it means to be a sustainable brand and what challenges come with it- How Jen got started selling to shops and her top tips for selling wholesale- How Jen builds long lasting relationships with her stockists- What the future holds for Join- And of course, our dogs and much more… Connect with Joinhttps://www.joinstorelondon.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/joinhandcrafted/https://www.facebook.com/joinhandcrafted Links mentioned in this episodeThames side studios https://www.thames-sidestudios.co.uk/Borough 22 https://www.borough22.com/Firain https://www.firain.com/Tinker Tailor https://shop.tinkertailor.online/Kettles Yard https://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/Designers Guild https://www.designersguild.com/Planet Organic https://www.planetorganic.com/Form SE15 https://www.formse15.com/As nature intended https://www.asnatureintended.uk.com/Chalk and Moss https://www.chalkandmoss.com/The Organic Company https://theorganiccompany.dk Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale/Work with me: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/servicesBook a discovery call: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/book-a-discovery-call          Book a Power-hour: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/power-hourApply to be a guest on Let’s Talk Shop https://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

Stephanie was working in event management in 2015 when she discovered she had a series of food intolerances. She began making home-made gluten and dairy-free lunches to bring into work. Alongside her best friend Kristina they realised they could turn these lunches into a business, launching Pollen + Grace, self-funded from their home kitchen in Hammersmith.Since then, Pollen + Grace has achieved listings at major UK retailers, including Ocado, Planet Organic, Selfridges, Harrods, Wholefoods and more. Despite this impressive growth, the business maintains its strong founding mission, which reads:“At Pollen + Grace, we create simple, home cooked meals and snacks with natural ingredients. Think of us as ‘modern day convenience food’ - a series of both ready to eat and heatable meals and snacks made from real food, with absolutely no preservatives, fillers or enhancers - food as it should be.”You can find more about Pollen and Grace at https://www.pollenandgrace.com/

This week Andrew heads over to Mannington to meet up with Organic farmer Keith Pigott. He moved up from London 16 years ago and started up his organic farm where he has had varying success with a variety of different crops. He is sure a more diverse farming approach will be the future and better for the environment than monoculture fields.     The market report for week commencing 10th June 2019 gives you Andrew's latest insights into what's happening in the market, whilst in Farmchat Andrew chats to producer Claire about the D-Day 75th anniversary and they discuss various stories passed down to them from their relatives, as well as blubbing in front of Saving Private Ryan, finishing with a remarkable story of survival. Thanks to our sponsors this week:  Crush Foods - oils, dressing and granola. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.com The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk 01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is a good one. In this episode I’m sharing with you the key tools and endometriosis resources that have enabled me to live a life which is pretty much free from endometriosis pain. Honestly, these resources are the best out there - I’ve done a heck of a lot of research and I’ve tried all the things, and these guys come out on top for me. From books on endometriosis natural treatment options and symptom tracker apps, to courses on the endometriosis diet and charities that help you understand endometriosis - these are my go-to endometriosis resources that I recommend to help you get started with managing endometriosis. I truly hope they’re useful to you. Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or sign up to my newsletter. If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works This episode is also sponsored by Planet Organic. Eat well, live better. Click here to shop their range of health foods and supplements, like Together.   Show Notes Endometriosis UK Take Control of Your Endometriosis Book Know Your Endo Womancode Nutrition for Relieving Pelvic Pain MyFlo App Flutter Health App Code Red   Free Guides: Pain and Symptom Diary Managing Endometriosis Naturally   This page contains affiliate links which help me to cover the costs of running a podcast.  

Shoppers are more conscious of the impact food and drink packaging has on the environment and want to make sustainable choices for a better tomorrow. Our panel look at what the food and drink industry is doing to help, and what more needs to be done to ensure a better future. Take an in-depth look at how brands and retailers are reducing their plastic waste, what is the next generation of packaging, and how changing consumer attitudes will shape the packaging of the future.   Joining host Jo Kirkland are Caroline Ottoy, Food Service Director at Planet Organic, Catherine Conway, Founder of Unpackaged, and Ian Bates, MD at Reel Brands, to discuss where we are today and where we will be in the future as we look to become more sustainable. 

That morning cup of coffee. There’s not much out there that I love more. But my experiences with coffee and endometriosis are not great - in fact, caffeine has always worsened my endometriosis symptoms and when I eliminated caffeine, my symptoms improved dramatically. So what’s the deal? Today I’m talking about endometriosis and caffeine, from it’s affects on inflammation to how it may be increasing our oestrogen levels, and how I manage my love for coffee whilst still reducing my symptoms. Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or sign up to my newsletter. If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works This episode is also sponsored by Planet Organic. Eat well, live better. Click here to shop their range of health foods.   Show Notes Take Control of Your Endometriosis Book Know Your Endo Womancode Nutrition for Relieving Pelvic Pain   Coffee Alternatives Prewetts Organic Instant Chicory Drink Four Sigmatic Mushroom Drinks Wunder Workshop Turmeric and Cacao Latte Wunder Workshop Turmeric Latte Planet Organic Decaffeinated Teas and Coffee Raw Living Cacao Organic Vanilla Chai Tea (caffeine free) Rooibos Tea   Free Guides: Pain and Symptom Diary Managing Endometriosis Naturally   This page contains affiliate links which help me to cover the costs of running a podcast.

Ever heard of the ‘endometriosis diet’ and have been confused about what it actually is? Then this episode is for you. Today is a career (and life) highlight - I’m getting to talk to Take Control of Your Endometriosis author Henrietta Norton. Henrietta Norton’s book was at the very beginning of my holistic journey with endo, and it was her words and endometriosis diet plan that helped me to really understand nutrition for endometriosis. Henrietta is not only the author of one of the best books out there on endo, but she’s also the founder of Wild Nutrition, a nutrition clinic and company specialising in women’s health and Food-Grown® supplements including the Endo Complex, which you’ve probably heard me raving about because I take it every single day. Henrietta is not just passionate about good food, she’s got the science to back it up - Henrietta is a registered nutritional therapist, a Functional Medicine graduate and is currently studying Nutritional Medicine - and that’s why I love her. Henrietta’s book is full of evidence, research and data on nutrition for endometriosis. In this episode we talk about some of the key food groups which could worsen endometriosis symptoms, the optimum nutrition for endometriosis and go on a deep dive into how the rest of the body’s systems and organs can actually affect endometriosis for the better or worse. If there’s an episode to listen to, it’s this one. Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or sign up to my newsletter. If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works This episode is also sponsored by Planet Organic. Eat well, live better. Click here to shop their range of health foods.   Show Notes Wild Nutrition website Take Control of Your Endometriosis Book Endo Complex Supplement - Planet Organic

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week my guest is one of the high emperors of European podcasting, the amazing comedian and now author, Sofie Hagen. We check I’m not racist, share harrowing fireworks trauma and then get tits deep into fat activism and I learn a bunch about the difference between ‘fat liberation’ and ‘body positivity’ - I’ll be honest, I’m absolutely down with both but Sofie makes some fierce and always very funny points. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 201916th FEB - MAPS Festival, NEWCASTLE 3rd MARCH - LONDON. Vaults Festival30th MARCH - GLASGOW International Comedy Festival RecipesI made us a beautiful (if I don’t say so myself) aubergine, apple, walnut and toasted cumin salad which I found online. The recipe is HERE. And the tasty plantain chips we had were from PURELY, I’ll be straight up though, they were a rip off from PLANET ORGANIC. I love that shop so much, it’s like heaven - both in terms of how nice it is and regards how much it’s somewhere I just have to aspire to be able to spend any serious amount of my time one day in the future. Honourable MentionsHer book is out in May but you can pre-order it now and there’s a stand up and book tour surrounding that which I implore you to go and see Sofie at and check out her podcasts: Made of Human and the Secret Dinosaur Cult. The easiest way to get all those things is by going to Sofie’s WEBSITE.This picture of what Danes call VIENNA BREAD will make your eyes cum. If you haven’t eaten a CHICKEN SUPERNOODLE you haven’t lived.The Danish sandwich place Sofie mentions in London is SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN and the swanky restaurant is SNAPS + RYEHere’s a DANISH APPLE CAKE which actually looks quite a lot like a Dorset apple cake. Who knew?OH, AndIf you have got a any spare dosh to give a month I’m on this great site called Patreon where I exchange for rewards including exclusive content for your hard earned cash which means I can keep doing and improving the podcast. Click on the word Patreon, either of them See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leah talks about her journey building an ethical and vegan 'sweet treat' brand from scratch and how The Hardihood has used Instagram to accelerate their business growth. There's lots of tips and advice about starting an ethical brand, addressing the challenge around plastic packaging and also what it takes to get your product into popular retailers like Selfridges, Planet Organic, WholeFoods and Daylesford. It doesn't matter if you're just starting out on your own business venture or you've been doing it for years - there is lots to learn and take-away from this fascinating interview with Leah - a 29year old entrepreneur that started her journey at 25.

Superfood chocolate, creating a socially responsible company and bridging the gap between mass market and artisan with Ed & Rich, co-founders of Doisy & Dam. We spoke to Ed and Rich, co-founders of superfood chocolate brand Doisy & Dam. We discussed their innovative flavours, how they've set out to create a socially responsible company with a fully traceable supply chain and bridging the gap between mass market chocolate companies and artisan makers. Stocked in Sainsburys, Ocado, Whole Foods, Planet Organic and MANY more, they have quickly built a challenger brand out of a passion for chocolate and a healthier lifestyle.  Find Doisy & Dam @doisyanddam on Instagram or visit their website at www.doisyanddam.com.  Find us @whatscookingpodcast on Instagram and @whatscookingpod on Twitter. Drop us an email on thewhatscookingpodcast@gmail.com.

The founder of Planet Organic, Renée Elliott, talks about imparting the really meaningful messages to her kids, how important having fun is to her state of mind and why she meditates everyday.

From the pages of a wine magazine to the UK’s largest certified organic haven of delicious produce, Mississippi-born Renée Elliott moved to the UK in 1986. Nine years later, Renée launched Planet Organic having followed her heart.Planet Organic became the first store certified by the Soil Association, and now it has seven outlets. Inspired by the tutelage of Craig Sams, founder of Whole Earth Foods and Green & Black’s, Renée absorbed a wealth of knowledge of fuelled nutrition and everything organic.Walking into the Planet Organic is like walking into the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory but for organic and healthy food. Ever-flowing food and vegetables, bread from artisan London bakeries, sustainable fish from British water, gluten-free, dairy-free raw food and dairy options. Limitless goodness.Speaking of limitless, Renée’s ventures don’t stop there. Beluga Bean, a life and business skills academy for women is another fantastic enterprise that is inspirational and genius in even strokes.

Lauren Danson, founder of Mizuba Tea Co. indulges hosts Alison McClaran and Jillian Engel in the magical world of matcha. They investigate what makes quality matcha and the delicious ways to drink it. Later, Alison and Jillian put oil pulling to the test and find out if the benefits are really there.

Staying true to your core values, working with investors and overcoming production challenges with Mary, creator of Onist Food. For this episode, we sat down with Mary, founder of Onist Food, creators of ‘the healthy avocado chocolate pot' stocked at Fortnums, Whole Foods, Abel & Cole, Planet Organic and more!! We talked about the challenges faced in producing a chilled product with a short shelf life and the solutions Mary and her team have found to overcome them. We also discussed the importance of staying true to your brand's core values and making sure these are a consideration in everything you do. Onist operates on a ‘buy one, give one' initiative where they donate a breakfast to a child in The Gambia for every pot sold. We were so impressed to learn of the success of this charitable action and hear about Mary's plans for future projects and really admired her honesty in discussing the mutual benefits of working with a charity.  Find Mary @onist_food on Instagram and through

Renée Elliott is a woman who knows all too well the pressures we face when it comes to wellness. Renee has created not one, but two successful business that address the tension between wellness and our real lives - Planet Organic, the first upmarket organic supermarket in the UK and more recently Beluga Bean, an in-person and online academy offering positive, effective and powerful coaching courses that help women to live a thoughtful, abundant and vibrant life. In this Podcast episode, we talk to Renne about her journey to creating two successful brands in the wellness space, how she manages her own wellbeing and what she thinks the future looks like for women and wellness.

Building a successful business with Borough 22, creators of vegan and & gluten free doughnuts We sat down with Ryan from Borough 22, London's first vegan and gluten free doughnut company. Stocked in Selfridges, Planet Organic and myriads of cafés and delis around London, these delicious treats are taking over! We discuss the huge impact social media can have on a new business, the highs and lows of running your own company and how to find that all important balance between work and home. Find Ryan @borough22 on Instagram. Find us @whatscookingpodcast on Instagram and @whatscookingpod on Twitter. Drop us an email at thewhatscookingpodcast@gmail.com

“To us, I think it is really hard to measure success, because we know we could always be doing even better. But when you see people that you don’t know, buying or eating your product… wow, it is actually brilliant.”– Squirrel SistersIn this episode, you’ll hear about:My guests, two beautiful sisters with a common passion for wellness and good food. Today they will show us how sisterly bonds, a gluten intolerance, and some delicious ingredients can turn a blog into the launching pad for a young, rearing business.Squirrel Sisters is the health and wellness brand created by two sisters, Gracie and Sophie. Now stocked in Boots, Holland & Barrett, Planet Organic, Wholefoods, Sourced Market, Amazon and more, their raw snack bars are both nutritious and delicious, as well as suitable for vegan, dairy, gluten and sugar free, and paleo diet.Guests: Gracie and Sophie Tyrrel, the Squirrel SistersHosted By: Kitty WatersThis fantastic podcast will give you an insight and direction into the benefits of gluten and sugar free products, and a diet rich in genuine, natural energy boosting food.Episode TopicsHealth and funGluten intoleranceFrom home kitchen to large-scale factory productionThe idea you cannot stop thinking aboutThe three PsYou will leave this episode with the knowledge, passion, and purpose to trust your guts, treat your health, and take the plunge starting a business people will be nuts about! For more SQUIRREL SISTERS go to squirrelsisters.comThe GOLDEN Details: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunesFor more KITTY TALKS:Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @kittytalksJoin our group on Facebook and register for more podcasts on our website: www.kittytalks.comRecommended Links & References:squirrelsisters.com/blognotonthehighstreet.com/squirrelsistersyoutube.com/squirrel_sistersWe love hearing from our Kitty Listeners! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at ask@kittytalks.com Or, you can always find Kitty chatting in our Kitty Talks Facebook Community. Become part of the Kitty Club and sign up www.kittytalks.com.We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPadLaunch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Search the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thank you for downloading this episode of Talking Tastebuds, please make sure you’re ’subscribed’ so you never miss a show. This week, I am joined by a professional ballerina, cookery author, creator of Ballet Blast and all round over-achiever, Sassy Gregson-Williams, AKA Naturally Sassy. This pint-sized wonder has trained at some of the best and most competitive ballet schools in world, so I wanted to find out whether the stereotypical restrictive ballerina diet is fact or fiction. Sassy also explains how she got into food blogging before it was basic and how she developed a line of healthy snacks, which she managed to get into Whole Foods, Planet Organic and Ocado - aged just 16. Oh, and she’s also found the time to write a cook book and launch her new dance inspired class concept: Ballet Blast. It's no surprise that this beauty is in hot demand!If you’ve been affected by anything in this podcast: please head to beateatingdisorders.org.ukKeep up with Sassy on Instagram @naturally.sassy and with me @venetiafalconer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.