Keep Your Nose In My Business

Welcome to Keep Your Nose In My Business — the podcast where we spotlight inspiring entrepreneurs and real-life success stories across Essex. In this powerful and honest episode, host Ella Middleton (IG: @itsellamid) flips the script and interviews the incredible Tina Williams — a multi-business owner, singer, driving instructor, and founder of On The Latch . From growing up in the East End with v...

In this powerful episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business , we sit down with Ella Middleton — a content creator, disability advocate, and inspirational voice using social media to change lives. Ella opens up about navigating life with a disability, the realities of accessibility, mental health, and the responsibility that comes with having a platform. From dealing with adversity to understanding t...

In this episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business , host Tina Williams sits down with Andy Clarke , owner of R'low Tyres in Harlow , to uncover what it really takes to survive and thrive as a small business for over 35 years . From growing up in Ilford, Barking, and Dagenham to building a trusted, multi-generation tyre business in Harlow, Essex , Andy shares his honest journey through recession...

What does it really take to open your own beauty business at just 23 years old — on a UK high street ? In this episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business , host Tina Williams heads to Maldon High Street, Essex , to meet Lucy Victoria Rush , founder of LVR Beauty Lounge . Born and raised in Maldon, Lucy shares her inspiring journey from teaching herself nails at 14 via YouTube to opening her own nail...

In this episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business , host Tina Williams sits down with Gemma , the founder of Gem’s Hair Studio , a thriving independent salon based in Latchingdon, Essex . At just 25 years old , Gemma shares her journey from starting work in salons at 13, learning from her hairdresser nan, to taking the leap and opening her own business. She opens up about the realities of being sel...

This episode is a special one — because I’m interviewing my little brother, Daniel Williams, better known today as DJ Dan . 🎧 From childhood stories, dressing up as Michael Jackson, and accidentally painting the wrong house… to eventually building his own entertainment business — Dan shares the journey that shaped his career in music and events. We talk about: ✨ How the desire to entertain start...

In this episode, Kerry shares how a simple idea at home turned into a 22-year business that changed her life. From mum guilt to self-doubt to building confidence the messy way, this is a must-listen for anyone who’s been waiting for “the right moment” to begin. If you’re a new business owner, a dreamer, or someone standing on the edge of your first big leap — this one’s for you.

Discover how one family’s passion for trains became a beloved local landmark in Burnham-on-Crouch.

Step into the peaceful, calming world of Jackie Ralph , counsellor of JR Psych , Reiki master, and auricular acupuncture practitioner based in Cold Norton, Essex . In this inspiring episode, Jackie shares her journey of helping people find calm, balance, and clarity through holistic healing and genuine human connection. 🌿

Steve of New You Therapy opens up about starting over when everything collapsed — and finding purpose on the other side . A must-listen for anyone chasing dreams through hard times.

From challenges to center stage — Gary Goodmaze reveals how belief and hard work built his career as the Number 1 Freddie Mercury tribute.