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In this week's episode, we're joined by Emily & Mark Watson, Founders of Reach Out Caring. Emily & Mark’s organisation is a farm / work based proficiencies Centre for adults with learning disabilities that aims to provide a safe, quality day centre that young adults can go and enjoy activities that they may struggle to get involved with else where. Check out their website: reachoutcaring.com Here they spoke about how they set up their organisation, not doing anything in anger, their most surprising experience, and more.

This week, we're joined by Brad Dibben, Co-Founder of My Vegan Hamper. Brad’s business, My Vegan Hamper, promises to offer only the absolute best vegan food products available on the UK market, so they can represent veganism to the highest standard to those who might be new to plant-based eating. Check out their website: myveganhamper.co.uk In this episode, he spoke about the impact of the pandemic, the most surprising thing when he started his business, and more.

This week, our guest on the Growth Execution Podcast is Liam Longley, Co-Founder of Cotswold Wears. Based in the rural beauty of its namesake UK area, Cotswold Wears is a fresh and ambitious business committed to both the quality of their products and service, and also to doing their part for the natural world. Check out their website: cotswoldwears.com In this episode, he spoke about empathy and putting yourself in the shoes of your customers, what drove him to start a business, and more

This week's guest on the 16th episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4 is Sarah Hills, Founder of Carpe Omnia Training. Sarah is a passionate and driven trainer, consultant and coach specialising in change and leadership. Visit her website: carpeomniatraining.com Here, she spoke about change, leadership, learning when to put your hands up, and more.

This week's guest is Raghav Agarwal, Co-Founder of FireUp Cookware. Raghav is a young entrepreneur, from a family with three generations of cookware manufacturing experience. He met his Co-Founder, Tom, who’s an Engineering Science Professor at Oxford University and discovered they shared the same passion for innovation and cooking. Here, he spoke about cookware inovation, persistence, impact of the pandemic, and more.

This week's guest on the 14th episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4 is Shelley Farnham, founder of Complex Connexions. Shelley’s son is diagnosed as ADHD and Autistic. For many years, she felt confused, isolated and overwhelmed by a lack of information and professional support. This led to her son’s mental wellbeing - and that of the rest of the family - suffer. Here, she spoke about connections, neurodivergent parenting, how the pandemic opened new possibilites for her organisation, and more.

Lea Salomone and George Gros, Founders of Louis & Co Maison, joined Mal McCallion in the 13th episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4. One evening at the end of year 2020 with the pandemic going on and with a 6-month old baby, Louis, Lea and George talked about what the future holds for them. That night, Louis & Co Maison was born with the aim to create a brand that encapsulates what they are about: the love of giving, hosting and enjoying life. Check out their website: louisandcomaison.com In this conversation, Lea and George talked with Mal about customer service journey, the impact of the pandemic, their most surprising experience, and more.

In the 12th episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4, Mal McCallion was joined by Katie Anderson and Sabine Scholten, Co-Founders at We Are Community. Harpenden locals, Katie and Sabine, set up We Are Community shortly after lockdown began in 2020 as a lifeline to help local businesses to connect with local businesses. Check out their website: thewearecommunity.co.uk In this conversation, Katie and Sabine spoke with Mal about staying focused in what you do, the impact of the pandemic, the local community spirit in Hertfordshire, and more.

In this episode, Mal McCallion was joined by James Baker, Director of Invise. James is a chartered Building Surveyor with extensive experience in a number of sectors. He started his business with one of his firm goals to support the local community in Derbyshire. He and Mal spoke about the impact of the pandemic, the most surprising thing about starting a business, and more.

This week, Mal McCallion was joined by Bel Hardman, Director of Integral Workplace Wellness. Bel has over 25 years’ experience in team leading, training and customer service management. Now currently working in life coaching, wellness and advocacy for autoimmune conditions, she brings both professional and personal experience to her role. In this episode, she and Mal spoke about mental health awareness, finding happiness, the impact of the pandemic, and more.

In this week's episode on the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4, Mal spoke with Lisa Close, Founder of Gifts with a Cherry on Top. Lisa started a business that offers special personalised gifts and something different from the norm. Check out her website withacherryontop.co.uk Here, Lisa happily talks about what inspired her to start her own business, the pandemic's impact, advice to those thinking to start their own business, and more.

This week, Mal was joined by Nerys Lloyd, founder of Salty Dog Co. Nerys started a business about designing casual surf-style clothing with a mission to establish a local brand that enhances their community by linking with mental health swims, local charities, community development project, and raising awareness of local issues. In this episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4, Nerys and Mal spoke about setting up a business in the middle of a pandemic, surfing, and the splendid beach in Port Talbot.