Beneath The Brand

In this episode of Beneath The Brand , Jess Keene is joined by Kim Rogers, founder of The Butterfly Mind , for a heartfelt conversation about life in the dance world. Both Jess and Kim grew up surrounded by dance, raised by mothers who ran dance schools. Although their childhood experiences were very different, they’ve both arrived at a similar place — driven by the same values, passions and desir...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Seb Brantigan, Co-Founder and COO of DBSS Digital Ltd, to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI and automation. They discuss how Seb entered the industry, how automation is reshaping modern business, and why many organisations are still underusing its potential. The conversation also explores a bold question: could AI significantly improve systems like the N...

In this episode, I sit down with Meg Robson-Austin for one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve ever had. Meg speaks openly about growing up in an unhappy home, lacking confidence and self-esteem, and finding feelings of happiness, excitement, and belonging not through family or “normal” life - but through drugs and the wrong crowd. She talks candidly about dangerous situations she found her...

In this deeply honest and courageous episode of Beneath The Brand , I’m joined by Charlotte Elliott, founder of Better Business and a Certified Online Business Manager® for founders in the fitness, health and wellness space. On the surface, Charlotte is building a fast-growing business and supporting ambitious founders behind the scenes. But beneath that, her story is one of survival, resilience,...

In Part 2 of this conversation with Kate Millar , founder of Embrace Clinics , we go beneath the professional surface and into the experiences that shaped her as a person. We talk about Kate's upbringing, the impact of losing a close family member, faith, spirituality, and our beliefs. We explore identity beyond business, the role of grief in personal growth, and big questions about purpose, d...

In the first episode of Beneath The Brand, I’m joined by Kate Millar, founder of Embrace Clinics, for an honest, fascinating conversation that goes far beyond skin deep. We talk about building a business in the wellness and aesthetics space, but we also dive into the science of ageing, cellular health, and what’s really happening inside the body as we get older. This episode explores:• The biology...