Behind the growth from S&W

From leaving a secure role and launching his own label, to navigating financial pressure, scaling internationally and ultimately stepping away from the business, Stuart shares an unfiltered account of the decisions, risks and turning points that defined his journey. This episode explores how conviction, creativity and commercial discipline come together to drive growth, and why resilience is often...

From experiment to scalable brand Absolute Collagen began as a personal health experiment rather than a commercial venture. While studying food science at university, Darcy began developing formulations alongside her mother, Maxine, who was making bone broth at home to support her health and wellbeing. What they discovered was a product that genuinely worked; high‑quality ingredients, effective do...

Episode one: Conrad Ford, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Allica Bank, talks to host Lara Lewington about building a brand from scratch, the friction points of scaling and when it’s time to step away from the business. The conversation touches on how the UK’s newest fintech unicorn has scaled by focusing on a segment long underserved by traditional lenders: mid-market SMEs.