Business Without Bullsh-t

Victoria is an award-winning adaptive fashion designer, disability advocate and founder of Unhidden - a socially responsible, universally designed fashion range for disabled and non-disabled people.

We discuss Victoria's life and disability, the birth of Unhidden, struggles for recognition, misrepresentations and the future of adaptive fashion. Victoria also tells us why the snobbery if the fashion industry qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.

Chapters:

01:06 - Understanding Disability and Its Impact

01:41 - Victoria's Personal Journey with Disability

03:39 - The Birth of Unhidden: Fashion for the Disabled

06:02 - Challenges in the Fashion Industry for Disabled People

08:07 - The Struggle for Recognition and Equality

10:53 - Unhidden's Challenges in Advertising

12:09 - The Need for Representation in Government and Society

14:06 - The Future of Disability and Adaptive Fashion

23:07 - Misconceptions Surrounding Paralympians

23:19 - The Power of Overcoming Adversity

24:02 - The Need for Better Government Support

25:04 - The Misrepresentation of Disability in Media

28:22 - The Challenges of Being a Disabled Founder

28:27 - The Importance of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

29:04 - The Power of Community for Disabled Entrepreneurs

29:45 - The Struggles of Raising Funds as a Disabled Founder

30:13 - The Experience of Pitching on Dragon's Den

38:42 - The Snobbery in the Fashion Industry

43:03 - The Future of Unhidden Clothing

Victoria's recommendations:

Off Menu (podcast)

My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast)

The Fallen House of Usher (TV series)

Hannibal (TV series)

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Founder of Popcorn Kitchen Louise Webb is in this week's quiz seat with sure fire answers to Andy and Pippa's curveballs!

Chapters:

00:31 The Game Begins: Outsourcing

00:51 Non-Executive Directors and Self-Actualisation

01:31 Pivoting and New Product Announcement

02:03 Three Year Forecast and Instagram

02:28 Runway, Cash Positions and NDAs

03:10 Internal Meetings and Colleague Interactions

03:57 Business Plans and Business Accelerators

04:05 Climate Change, Corporate Away Days and Brexit

05:06 Foreign Espionage Risks and IT Security

05:35 Quiz Results and Closing Remarks

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Louise is founder of Popcorn Kitchen, an artisanal popcorn brand who pride themselves on making “sublime, best-in-class popcorn since 2012”

We talk about Popcorn Kitchen’s humble beginnings and its Covid-curved turning point, where Louise plans to take the business and the challenges she's facing, the delights of snacking culture, the dilemmas of sweet vs. savoury and why people who don't own up to their mistakes qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.

Chapters:

00:26 Getting to Know Louise Webb and Popcorn Kitchen

01:13 The Challenges of Running a Small Business

01:54 The Journey Towards Sustainability

03:37 Navigating the Online Marketplace

04:12 The Seasonality of Popcorn Sales

05:27 Exploring Different Popcorn Flavours - LIVE!

06:14 The Origins, Growth and Future of Popcorn Kitchen

17:05 Discussing Past Mistakes and Learning Experiences

20:57 The Importance of Setting Goals

21:24 The Dangers of Misleading in Business

23:19 Industry Frustrations

23:35 The Importance of Admitting Mistakes

26:02 Quickfire Round: getting To Know Louise Webb

29:46 Popcorn Kitchen Pitch and Closing Remarks

Louise's recommendation:

Chernobyl: The New Evidence (Channel 4 documentary)

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2024's first quiz guest is Managing Partner of Applifting Philip Ogilvie who wasn't shy telling us what he really thought about the cards he was dealt!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Show

00:29 The Early Bird Phrase Discussion

01:02 Business or Bullshit quiz begins

02:24 Discussion on ESG Investing

03:40 Philanthropy and Social Responsibility

04:56 Work-Life Balance and Lunch Breaks

04:59 Debate on Drinking at Lunch

05:55 Investment TV Shows and Tech

06:44 Closing Remarks and Score Reveal

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Joining us for our first episode of 2024 is Philip Ogilvie, Managing Partner at Applifting, an international software development studio tailored for start ups, scale ups and enterprises.

Our chat with Philip unravels the inner workings of Applifting, from its company dynamics to the nitty-gritty of structure, culture, and ethics. We debate employee-owned companies and salary transparency — does it elevate or deflate a business? We also hear about Philip's days on the professional rugby field and why he thinks communication has become a lost art in the business world.

Chapters:

00:55 Challenges and Opportunities in the Tech Industry

01:53 The Business Model of AppLifting

02:38 AppLifting's Global Presence and Clientele

06:00 The Impact of AI and Technology Advancements

08:02 The Unique Culture and Ethical Standards at AppLifting

17:58 Reflections on Business Mistakes and Lessons Learned

19:23 Journey to Rugby Stardom

20:15 The Arrogance of Success

21:14 Father's Influence and Life Lessons

21:43 The Eccentricities of a Surgeon Father

23:17 The Lost Art of Communication in Business

24:59 The Role of Phone Calls in Business

28:09 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Phil

33:03 Recommendations and Current Watchlist

34:39 30 Second Pitch: AppLifting

Philip's recommendation:

Reinventing Organisations - Frederic Laloux (book)

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Founder of SRSLY Low Carb food company Andy Welch is in this week's quiz seat for our last show of 2023!

Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2024.

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We popped into the London School of Economics launch of their Food & Beverage Deep Dive Programme as part of LSE Generate, the school's home for entrepreneurship.

We spoke to the Head of LSE Generate LJ Silverman, and to keynote speakers who are at the forefront of their industries about their business lives, tips and advice:

Julian Hitch - Chief Culture and Mindset Officer at Grow Up Farms

Duncan O'Brien - Founder of Dalston Soda

Jade Hoai - Director of Purchasing and Operations at Whole Foods Market

Duncan Sterling - Co Founder of Inception Group

Hannah Perry - UK Food Service Manager at Tony's Chocolonely

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Andy is the Founder of SRSLY, a food company on a mission to make a low carb lifestyle not only healthy, but also tasty and accessible to all.

Andy tells us about why he started the company, how they went from selling 30 to 50,000 units in the space of a month, and the health benefits SRSLY products are providing for diabetics, overweight, and ketogenic patients (via the NHS)

We also discuss the the darker side of the food industry and Andy tells us why he thinks external agencies and consultants qualify for the big bin of bullshit.

Andy's recommendations:

Ravenous - How To Get Ourselves And Our Planet into Shape - Henry Dimbleby (book)

Ultra Processed People - Chris van Tulleken (book)

Parenting Hell - Rob Beckett & Josh Widdicombe (podcast)

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Comedian and doctor Michael Akadiri is in the quiz seat this week with Andy at the helm.

Want to know what they both think about Industry Regulators? it ain't pretty... pull up a chair and press play to find out.

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Michael is a junior doctor, multi-award winning comedian and health commentator.

We discuss the current state of UK healthcare, the plight of NHS workers, and how to improve working conditions. Michael tells us about his double life as a junior doctor and comedian, best and worst moments on stage and his long-term plans. He also explains why feeling the need to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival qualifies for the big bin of bullshit

Michael's recommendations:

Natives: Race & Class In The Ruins Of Empire - Akala (book)

Love Is Blind (TV show)

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Founder of The Psych AI Group Anjuli Bedi is in the quiz seat this week. She explains why Personality Tests and Influencers are utter bullshit, and why AI created content could be either ..

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