Hype Club

How a Glasgow Baker Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Thriving Cake Business – Whisked Up by LM | Hype Club Podcast In this episode of the Hype Club Podcast , I sit down with Lindsey of Whisked Up by LM, a talented baker from Barrhead, Glasgow, who turned her passion for baking into a booming cake business alongside her career as a home economics teacher. We talk about how she launched Whisked Up by L...

Talking Faith Without the Stereotypes | A Conversation with Megan In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Megan to have a raw and refreshing conversation about Christianity, faith, and spiritual growth—topics that often feel off-limits, especially among young people. Together, we explore what faith means to us personally. Megan, who attends Refuge Church in Paisley, and I, from Bourock Par...

🎙️ New Episode: From Hobby to Lifestyle – Emily’s Inspiring Journey Through Running, Yoga & Community In this feel-good episode, I chat with Emily – a passionate runner, yoga teacher, and founder of the Café 77 Run Club. Emily’s journey into fitness started as a hobby alongside her full-time job, and has grown into a lifestyle that’s all about balance, community, and authenticity. She shares h...

🎙️ New Episode: Hustle, Hair & Hard Graft – Arlene’s Journey from Young Stylist to Salon Boss In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Arlene, owner of Hustle Salon in Kilmarnock – a bold, boss-girl space known for all things hair and hair extensions. Arlene’s been in the industry for a long time but her story goes far beyond styling. She opened her own salon in her early 20s and has bu...

EPISODE DROP 🚗✨ | Featuring Kez from Stellar Detailing & Valeting This week I finally dragged Kez—aka the car care king from Stellar Detailing & Valeting —onto the pod! He’s listened to every episode (👀 loyal!) but was nervous to come on and shout about his business… and I’m SO glad he did. We get into the real deal behind car care—because let’s be honest, you think you’re saving money...

🎙 New Episode of Hype Club – Featuring Emma from Aesthetics By Emma! The aesthetics industry is booming, but with rapid growth comes big questions —who should be practicing, what regulations are in place, and are patients getting the full picture before treatments? In this episode, I sit down with Emma from Aesthetics By Emma (Kilmarnock) to dive into the realities of the aesthetics world . We cha...

Joining me this week was Ashleigh of The Pamper Pod in Paisley. Ashleigh & I met by pure chance, like the stars aligned, so I absolutely had to have her on the pod. Her story has a few twists & turns, but she has proven that if you really want something, it's easy to get it. Ashleigh is one of the OG beauty gals, doing her HND in absolutely everything, her treatment list is endless, wi...

Season 3, Episode 3 – Featuring Sally from The Alchemy Clinic This episode, we sit down with Sally, a registered nurse and founder of The Alchemy Clinic in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland —a groundbreaking new clinic that’s reshaping healthcare. With the NHS under immense pressure and appointments becoming harder to secure—let alone essential tests like blood work—Sally saw a gap between pu...

Ashley of AFTA Interiors chatted all things Interior Designer on the latest episode of Hype Club 🏡✨ What’s in, what’s trending & how a beige wall ain’t the way… Ashley’s story was so inspirational, proving that whatever situation you are facing, if you have the ambition and determination you can do anything. Glasgow Interior Designer - with bespoke design services available for both home &am...

Season 3 - who'd have thought it?!? Starting off strong with Clare of Clare Findlay Therapy, based in Kilmarnock.  A psychotherpist, Clare & I chatted about the struggle that comes with life, how meds aren't always the answer, and exploring how to move forward after burnout & the feeling of being overwhelmed. Clare talks about straddling both medicinal and holistic approaches, whether navigating s...

On the final episode of SEASON 2 - I swapped seats with a previous guest, Stacey The Social Coach (S2EP14) where she interviewed me for a change. We chatted all about Hype Club, how it started & how it's going... who my fave guest of 2024 was & what's to come in 2025. Not only that we chatted about Paton Media, the Content Day, Content School & so much more in between! It was weird bei...

Have you heard of the war in Sudan? Neither had I until I met Dareen. Dareen & I met at a women's networking event in Glasgow, having a small business & getting on great, I invited her to come on for a chat. Dareen asked if we could not only talk about her business but also shine a light on something much deeper: the ongoing, devastating war in Sudan. With strong personal ties to Sudan, sh...

In this INSPIRE-ing episode, I sit down with Ross from Inspire Gym in Barrhead to talk about his incredible journey to becoming a leader in functional fitness. Ross opens up about how he went from assuming he was destined to work offshore to working in marketing, risk management, and even the chamber of commerce... before his passion for boxing, developed at a young age, ultimately led him to open...

In this episode, I am joined with Jennifer from Rays of Hope Cancer Support Charity, an incredible organisation based in Elderslie, Renfrewshire. They provide vital support to individuals affected by cancer, as well as their families, offering everything from emotional assistance to practical help. Despite doing so much for the local community, many people don’t even know the charity exists. If yo...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jacqui, the powerhouse behind JB Marketing Consultancy. After having twins, Jacqui faced the tough decision to leave the fast-paced world of agency life behind, opting for a more flexible and fulfilling path as an entrepreneur. Her journey into self-employment led to the creation of her successful consultancy and most recently the launch of POI (People of Influence)...

Welcome to HYPE CLUB, Ashley & Megan, two incredible leaders who are making waves in the world of women's networking. These powerhouse women have built a thriving community that empowers and uplifts women, encouraging them to take charge, embrace their inner boss, and shatter glass ceilings. Both with businesses of their own, Ashley & Megan share their journey to where they are today,...

On this episode of the Hype Club podcast, I chatted to Jill of Jilly & Friends, a salon in Barrhead, where her key focus is hair extensions. Jill has a very random story, to how she got to where she is today, from hospital radio, to radio 1, to starting hair extensions from a deckchair set up in Stirling. The key takeaway? Stop looking at other people & trying to be the best on socials, it...

In this episode of Hype Club, we dive deep with Mia, the multi-talented creative behind Three Six Studio & Framed PMU - who’s truly doing it all, —from PMU (permanent makeup) to leading transformative branding workshops. Mia opens up about the highs and lows of building both businesses, the challenges of getting clients, and how imposter syndrome can creep in when you care so much about your c...

In this episode of Hype Club, I chatted to my own Mum, Christine Paton, a seasoned mortgage and protection adviser with over 40 years of experience in financial services. Christine shares her invaluable insights on navigating the mortgage maze, from essential tips for first-time buyers to savvy savings strategies and the importance of protection. Having left the bank in 2017, she went self employe...

We've all heard of Yoga but have you done it? Meet Ashley from YogaBellies, a dynamic yoga instructor who brings serenity, strength, and support to women at every stage of life. 🌸 Ashley specialises in yoga classes designed for all women, including when pregnant, once becoming a Mum and even those navigating the journey of menopause. Her approach ensures that every woman feels nurtured, empowered...

In this episode of HYPE CLUB, I sit down with the incredibly talented Kayleigh, a Glasgow-based artist whose journey to following her dreams is nothing short of inspiring. Kayleigh wasn’t always an artist, but her passion and determination led her to pursue her creative aspirations. Now, she not only creates stunning artwork but also shares her skills by offering art classes to budding artists. Li...

This week chatting to Rachael of The Skin Bar in Glasgow. Rachael is undeniably passionate about all things skincare, and getting the client the results they want. She struggled with bad acne when she was younger and knew the challenges that came with that. If you're in your late 20's and above, we weren't taught skincare from a young age, which resulted in us trying wild things to clear up our sk...

Imagine having a well established business & then you decide to give it all up?! That's what Stacey did. Stacey was running an incredible business but it wasn't fulfilling her anymore, so she very bravely decided to leave it all behind and follow a new dream... becoming Stacey The Social Coach. Have you ever pondered that your current career isn't right for you? This is a great listen & wi...

Hands up if you love being tanned... literally everyone! This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Lauren of Grow To Glow, a spray tan business in the heart of Renfrewshire. Lauren was made redundant in February, and instead of hitting the panic button, used the experience to go after what she really wanted. As a fitness enthusiast, and PT, her whole mantra is helping people look and...

In today's episode, we're joined by Kirsty, the powerhouse behind FACEBOSS—a thriving aesthetics and skincare business nestled in the heart of Barrhead. Kirsty's journey is nothing short of inspiring; having faced redundancy during the tumultuous times of the pandemic, she bravely decided to turn her passion for skincare into a thriving business venture. With a keen eye for innovation and an unwav...