How To Start Up by FF&M

In this episode, we hear from physio and PT, Tim Blakey , creator of PRIME BODY , the affordable personal fitness training app that helps you progress and learn as you go.  Born from his own health and fitness challenges and overcoming training injuries, Tim combines corrective work with strength training to optimise body composition and combat body betrayal.  Tim shares his perspective on why fou...

Jenna Hope , registered nutritionist and founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition helps implement beneficial nutrition strategies, through a combination of talks, presentations and workshops, to improve people’s well being, productivity, sleep, stress management and mental health.  Jenna Hope’s Advice: Eat mindfully.  Pay attention to eating your food which will help it to be digested properly, allow nutri...

Jamie Clements , founder of The Breath Space : using breathing techniques to overcome anxiety and panic attacks, Jamie discovered the extensive benefits of breathwork for improving physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.  Jamie's advice: Particularly for a founder, but for employees too, physical/mental/emotional health is essential Breathing can be a window onto your mental state; check in...

In this episode we hear from Matt Johnson , TV presenter and Founder of The Checkin , an online space to connect people to mental health specialists as well as the mindfulness book, The Checkin Journal. Given today is blue Monday we thought it particularly important to kick off our new season with a focus on mental health. Matt shares his personal advice on how founders can manage theirs as well a...

In this episode hear from Akash and Nikita Mehta, siblings and Co-Founders of renowned Ayurvedic haircare brand Fable & Mane . Inspired by their grandparents and the rich history of Indian beauty practices, they set out just over two years ago to share the rituals their family grew up with. In this episode, Akash and Nikita share their advice why they wanted to incorporate charity as a key pil...

In this episode we hear from Inge Theron , founder and creative director of FACEGYM : the wellness brand pioneering the non-invasive facial workout.  After 11 years as the Financial Times’ Wellbeing, Beauty & Spa writer, Inge became aware of the increasingly invasive nature of cosmetic procedures. Following extensive research, Inge founded FACEGYM to help people age confidently.   Having provi...

In this episode, we hear from Louise Olsen & Stephen Ormandy, co-founders and creative directors of Dinosaur Designs , the Australian luxury homeware and jewellery studio. Founding their business in 1985, Louise and Stephen began by selling their creations at Sydney’s markets where they both attended art school. Since then, Dinosaur Designs has grown to become one of Australia’s most renowned...

In this episode we’re joined by Sheena Bhattessa , founder of Citizen Femme : the luxury travel guide for women and one of the UK’s leading travel publications. Born from Sheena’s love of travelling and growing up within the hotel industry, Citizen Femme curates the ultimate in travel, style, culture and beauty. Alongside her role with Citizen Femme, Sheena also works as both an actor and producer...

In this episode we’re joined by Katie Lopes and Nicola Piercy , co-founders of the sustainable underwear brand Stripe & Stare .  Frustrated by the lack of comfortable yet sustainably sourced options, Katie and Nicola sought to create underwear, loungewear and sleepwear for the sustainable shopper who doesn’t want to compromise when it comes to style & comfort. Katie and Nicola share their...

In this episode we hear from Stephanie Melodia , founder of Bloom , an award-winning marketing agency for tech scale-ups. Since starting her business in November 2017, Stephanie has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Female Founders. Stephanie talks about her motivation for starting a business, balancing ambition with enjoyment of your work and shares important advice on curating a...

In this episode we hear from Rebecca Masri MBE , founder of the private members' hotel club Little Emperors . Little Emperors uses unparalleled travel technology to secure the best rates for its members at hotel groups including Rocco Forte and Rosewood.   Following a career of almost ten years in investment banking and private wealth management, Rebecca founded her company in 2009 following...

Today we’re joined by Maxine Laceby , co-founder of premium liquid collagen brand Absolute Collagen . Having launched her business in May 2017 at the age of 49, following a period of 25 years as a full-time mum, Maxine scaled her brand from kitchen-table startup to a multi-million pound brand within two years. Maxine has created one of the UK’s fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands while manag...

In this episode we hear from Mariella Tandy , founder of fine jewellery brand, Alemdara as well as executive retail editor of Country & Townhouse magazine.  Alemdara was founded in 2015, inspired by a bracelet given to her by her Turkish mother-in-law who insisted she needed to wear it during her first pregnancy. Today she shares her advice on how she always knew she would be a founder, why fa...

Today we’re joined by Wizz Selvey , Founder & CEO of luxury brand and retail consultancy WIZZ&CO . As a former Head of Beauty at Selfridges and Director of Cowshed Beauty and Soho Home, Wizz has accumulated an extraordinary understanding of the luxury retail landscape from her 15 years of industry experience.  Through WIZZ&CO, she shares with clients what works and what doesn’t when sc...

Today we hear from Sadie Reid, founder of digital health and wellness magazine Hip & Healthy and co-founder of women’s sustainable luxury loungewear brand Luxe + Hardy . Having previously worked at Condé Nast Traveller magazines, Sadie founded Hip & Healthy in January 2012 to inspire readers to be the best version of themselves. Now regarded as the UK’s premier online health and wellbeing...

In this episode, we hear from Belinda Everingham, founder and CEO of Australian natural products brand Bondi Wash . Founded in 2013, as a natural alternative to chemical-laden products that continually caused her headaches, Belinda began experimenting with essential oils and Australian botanicals in her kitchen and soon decided to leave her management consulting career behind to take the leap to s...

In this episode we’re joined by Geordie Mackay-Lewis and Jimmy Carroll, co-founders of bespoke travel and yachting company, Pelorus . Taking a unique approach to business, rooted in the core values gained from their military careers, Geordie and Jimmy speak on how the pandemic allowed them to slow down and build, the importance of recruiting a dependable team and the impact that advisory boards ha...

In this episode we hear from Ben Watkiss , co-founder of British backpack and holdall brand Stubble & Co . Founded in March 2017 with his wife Victoria ,  Stubble & Co blends functionality and performance to create durable bags that are perfect for any occasion.  Following a consultancy career of over 10 years, it was on a holiday in the Philippines that Ben and Victoria decided it was tim...

In this episode we hear from Melissa Hobson , a self-employed specialist copywriter and PR consultant working with for-purpose organisations.  Driven by her passion for marine conservation, Melissa pursued self-employment in February 2021 to support organisations that are making a positive difference to the oceans, the planet and people’s lives.  Melissa shares with us her advice for founders seek...

In this episode, we hear from Rhiannon Lambert BSc MSc RNutr, one of the UK’s leading nutritionists and the founder of Rhitrition and Rhitrition+ . Rhiannon founded Rhitrition in 2016 which has become a renowned Harley Street clinic specialising in weight management and sports nutrition.  Alongside her first business, Rhiannon launched Rhitrition+ in March 2021 to pioneer a scientific, food-first...

Today we’re joined by Suzanne Duckett, founder of Onolla : The Natural Health and Beauty Edit, a concept store and experience platform which blends nature, science, beauty and wellness allowing you to put people as well as products in your cart. As a renowned author and former health, beauty and spa editor for the likes of Tatler, Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping, Suzanne identified how many peo...

In today’s episode we’re joined by Alex Noonan and Sarah Humphries , co-founders of Sydney-based beauty market research agency The Review Works .  Following media, marketing and PR careers of nearly two decades each, Alex and Sarah decided to pursue the path of joint entrepreneurship during the pandemic whilst continuing to lead their existing independent media agencies.  Alex and Sarah share with...

In this episode we hear from Olivia DeRamus , Founder and CEO of Communia : a social networking app empowering women, transgender and non-binary individuals to share experiences, seek advice and make new connections.  Olivia created Communia after surviving a serious sexual assault. Through the social network, Olivia now facilitates a community to support those who have overcome similar situations...

In this episode, we hear from co-founders Perdie Alder, CEO, & Margaret Anne Coyle , COO, of Spice Startups , the funding and liquidity platform for tech startups founded in 2020.  Spice provides tech founders with the tools and resources required to effectively raise investment for their ventures. And their second venture is also set to launch this month - Hot Bed is a place for the ecosystem...

In this episode we hear from Alice Edwards, founder of Memo Press: a bespoke plastic free stationery brand based in London. Founded in October 2020, Memo was born out of a vision to make stationery both beautiful and accessible in equal measure. Following her successful career as the jewellery editor for Tatler, Sunday Times STYLE and LUXX magazines, Alice now writes in an equally beautiful but ve...