It Runs In The Family

The unique elements that make Darts Farm such a pillar come from their dedication to championing local food and drink, an aspect driven by the family business behind it. On this week’s episode of It Runs In The Family, we hear how Michael Dart and his son, George, are carrying forward a business that shares not only their family name, but their commitment to supporting the community around them, b...

The Cornishware brand’s iconic striped design is a hugely recognisable hallmark of a company over 150 years into its journey, and having taken the reins in 2007, Charles & Rebecca Rickards are retaining its magic. The pair contribute to the continued success as Managing Director and Graphic Designer, and exude pride in the opportunity to work as a father-daughter duo. On this week’s It Runs In...

Robin Hutson’s extraordinary impact on the hospitality industry earned him an OBE in 2022’s New Year’s Honours, being part of one of the country’s most impactful family hotel chains. With Judy Hutson alongside bringing an influential eye for design, and son Ollie Hutson’s mastery of a quality kitchen garden, this family’s clearly well-versed in combining their extraordinary skills. The trio join u...

With 35 episodes under our belt since February 2021, we’re delighted to announce that It Runs In The Family has been named Best Podcast at the CIPR Excellence Awards 2022! It’s an unparalleled pleasure to share such an experience within a family business, and now seems as good a time as any to look back at the wonderful experiences and incredible guests that made this award possible. Join us for a...

Between the heritage behind 5th generation Director Phil Ainsworth and the expertise of award-winning gemmologist & wife Helen Dimmick, Ainsworth Jewellers is in safe hands. Phil’s 30 years at the helm of a business formerly responsible for the FA Cup winner’s medals, married with Helen’s experience with the famed Tiffany & Co, create a dedicated pairing in an industry founded on love &amp...

Peaky Blinders may have wrapped up, but the marvellous marital team behind Perky Blenders is showing no signs of slowing. Adam and Victoria Cozens are the Co-Founding team behind the growing roasters, doing so with an admirable degree of collaboration and care for the community.  The couple join us in this week’s It Runs In The Family to discuss how they attracted Levi’s & Google, the future o...

Harking from Lake Como, the Bianchi family behind Arighi Bianchi began their journey way back in 1854. Carrying that heritage forward, this 5th generation business is headed up by a thriving family with strong bonds all round. Managing Director Sarah, Director Nick and Head of Comms Lucy, all share tales of a business proud of their legacy. The luxury home furniture & decor brand continues to...

Thomas Robson-Kanu’s professional football career nearly met an insurmountable hurdle through injury, but he and his father, Rechi Kanu, created a product worthy of the world’s top athletes. What started as a solution to the Welsh international’s injury became The Turmeric Co., a business brimming with passion and commitment as it’s grown immensely. Thomas & Rechi join us to break down the sim...

Chemical reactions form the basis for a few key aspects of Two Drifters Distillery: their carbon negative operations, deliciously crafted rum, and the love shared between its Co-Founders. Gemma and Russ Wakeham are the husband-wife duo whose belief that the world shouldn’t suffer as a result of their business has been central since before day one. The pair join us on It Runs In The Family to share...

There’s nothing more quintessentially ‘family business’ than married Managing Directors providing products to fellow families. Such a brief is marvellously fulfilled by baby & toddler brand Hippychick. Jeremy Minchin’s jump from the police to becoming Joint MD of the brand with his wife & Founder, Julia, signals the duo’s commitment to helping families, working with local businesses, and p...

Since 1989, Timothy Everest has been fusing traditional bespoke tailoring with a contemporary eye for creative design, dressing some of the biggest names on the planet. The creative minds within this family cover a breadth of skills together, with Carina’s PR expertise and Alyssia’s extensive background in graphic design. Timothy and the daughters leading the next generation of the business join u...

For so many current or potential vegans, cheese is a vital factor that holds back the joys of plant-based pizza. The father-son team of Mike & Joe Hill, Co-Founders of One Planet Pizza, are making that their challenge to solve. We’ll soon be seeing One Planet Pizza in some of the country’s biggest supermarkets, so it’s a perfect opportunity to discover the story behind Mike & Joe’s journey...

Motivations for entrepreneurs come in many different forms, but one of the most pertinent is that of helping the environment, and The Scottish Bee Company’s partners in business and marriage are a perfect example. Coming from completely different industries, they’ve grown the startup from its inception in 2017, and grappled with the challenges of hiring, juggling parenthood & startup life, and...

The beauty behind KINN Living is that it’s born from passion, honesty & transparency in a world where sustainability grows in importance and greenwashing becomes more prevalent. Marie & Sophie started the business with a wonderful, mother-daughter, Co-Founder rapport which helps them to tackle challenges together. This week on It Runs In The Family, the duo join us to consider the landscap...

Cornwall is a county brimming with character & pride, and it’s also home to the 250-strong team behind Trewithen Dairy. Part of the pride in the business from Owner Bill Clarke and 2nd generation MD Francis, comes down to their focus on bringing customers and the wider farming community together on their ambitious, exciting journey. Bill & Francis join Liz & Leila on “It Runs In The Fa...

Welcome back to It Runs In The Family, returning in 2022 with a series first: a dynamic duo of cousins behind discovery platform Yard & Parish! While Co-Founders Samantha Newell & Alesha Bailey may be cousins, their bond is so close that their complementary skills are akin to what we’ve seen from siblings. Samantha & Alesha join us on episode 24 for a dive into their endearing sense of...

Moo & Yoo’s journey stems from a frustration around a lack of sustainable hair care in the industry. Since then, they’ve led the charge towards green beauty, having been featured in salons across the UK, online marketplaces, and only a few weeks ago an exciting, high profile department store… Their founders, Suzie & Olivia Gillespie, are a mother-daughter duo who have found the perfect bal...

Regardless of your profession, industry or area of expertise, to love what you do and work on your passion is a trait that manifests itself within your product. As our first guests to have been passed the baton from another family, ACME Whistles’ Simon Topman & Ben McFarlane exhibit this pride in the history started by Joseph Hudson over 150 years ago. Simon & Ben are such advocates for th...

So many successful businesses are born through necessity, and for ‘By Sarah London’ that necessity couldn’t be more admirable; Sarah Murrell’s expertise in skincare is matched only by her unwavering devotion to sister & Co-Founder Lauren. Having been by Lauren’s side throughout her courageous recovery from leukaemia, and being a stem cell donor too, Sarah created a set of skincare products tha...

As we reach our 20th episode, it’s time to put ourselves in the hot seat, showcasing our own family business alongside all the wonderful heritage, humility and huge success we’ve heard from some of the country’s oldest, boldest family businesses. With 23 years of history and counting, Liz Lean PR is where we put into practice all the amazing qualities that we’ve heard about from the series’ fascin...

Outdoor adventure and playtime is an essential element to any child’s development, so a natural passion for play should be a core value for any outdoor play manufacturer. Such a passion couldn’t be stronger than in Plum Products, whose family are as much the owners as they are the product testers! Having been a playtester for his parents when he was young, the 2nd generation Managing Director Paul...

Often the most authentic businesses come from solving problems that you have to face already. Such is the caring foundation from which the siblings behind Squirrel Sisters, Gracie and Sophie Tyrrell, grew their award-winning, no added sugar snack brand.  Gracie’s love of baking sugar-free alternatives to Sophie’s favourite snacks birthed a business 6 years strong, with products you’ll find in Wait...

Key to any team around a family business is a shared appreciation for the values that are inherent to those raised within the bloodline, which makes the rigorous process of hiring a CEO for a family-run brand exponentially more important. Thankfully, Olivia and Miranda Jacobs - Directors of Waterside Holiday Group, working alongside their sister Claire and mother Judith - have been well-attuned to...

The sibling dynamic is one laden with turbulence, care, and connection in equal measure. Developing the level of emotional intelligence and maturity to translate this family partnership into a business one requires remarkable growth and evolution - the ‘Sauna Twins’ behind Finnmark Sauna are a perfect exhibition of exactly that. Finnmark Sauna’s Max & Jake Newport are the Director of Design &a...

Our pets feel as much a family member as any of the bonds we’ve been lucky enough to see in this series, so for Aneisha Soobroyen and Jack Walker - partners in wedlock and Co-Founders of natural pet food business Scrumbles - their business is a family affair in more ways than one… Parents to Smudge and Boo, the husband and wife team join us on the podcast to share tips on how to balance a relation...