The Ripple Impact!

What does it take to build a business that creates profit and real social impact? In this powerful episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Daniel Kemdeng, Founder and CEO of Amero Coffee, to explore how he transformed his family’s 90-year farming legacy into a global ethical coffee brand supporting over 10,000 farmers. Daniel shares his extraordinary journey from JP Morga...

Why do so many brilliant people stay hidden? In this episode, Laura Barber sits down with Kier Adair, visibility expert, founder of the Speak and Shine Collection, and host of the Say Yes to You podcast. Together they explore what really holds people back from being seen, why confidence is built through action, and how visibility can transform your business, credibility and opportunities. Expect a...

What if one conversation could save a life? In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Toby Freeman, Founder of The Robin Cancer Trust, to explore how personal loss turned into a mission that is now saving lives across the UK. From breaking stigma around men’s health to using humour to spark powerful conversations, this episode is full of insight, honesty and real hu...

What happens when you see something deeply unfair… and decide to act? In this episode, Laura Barber sits down with Anne Nicholls, educator and activist, to explore how one moment of shock turned into a movement changing thousands of lives. From girls missing school every month due to period poverty… to breaking stigma, educating communities and bringing boys into the conversation… this is a powerf...

Cindy Gallop is not just building a business. She is challenging culture. In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with the founder of Make Love Not Porn to explore what happens when you take on taboo topics, broken systems and an industry that refuses to change. This is a conversation about courage, conviction and building something that truly matters. We talk about: W...

In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Sam Teale, founder of a fast-growing video production company known for creating powerful, emotive and viral content. This is a conversation about what actually makes people feel, why that matters more than ever in marketing, and how storytelling can turn small ideas into massive impact. From creating the highest viewed Chri...

What if the problem with events isn’t the content… but the experience? In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber sits down with Dan Brain, co-founder of MAD//Fest, to explore how the events industry got stuck in a cycle of scale over substance and what it takes to break out of it. From launching with £30k and a bold vision, to building one of the UK’s most talked-about marketing festivals...

In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber speaks with psychologist and founder of Male Allies UK, Lee Chambers, about why allyship is a skill every modern leader must build. From scaling a tech business to losing the ability to walk at 29, to becoming a stay-at-home dad and listening in discomfort at toddler groups, Lee shares the ripple moments that reshaped his life and career....

That voice in your head that says you’re not ready? Let’s talk about it. In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber speaks with executive coach Elaine Atkinson about how to silence your inner critic and reconnect with your instinct, confidence and leadership clarity. From climbing the corporate ladder to walking away from senior leadership at Deloitte, Elaine shares the ripple mome...

Marketing is not decoration. It is commercial strategy. In this episode of The Ripple Impact , Laura Barber is joined by Lisa Eaton, founder of Fabric Academy, to explore how marketing can truly drive growth when marketers are trained to think strategically, commercially and confidently. Lisa shares insights on leadership, AI, growth skills, female founders and why human judgement will always matt...

In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Frankie James, Co Founder of Ideas Community and the force behind Ideas Fest. This is a bold and honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes in entrepreneurship. We talk about: * Why founders struggle with imposter syndrome* The emotional reality of stepping down as CEO* Why nobody actually has it all fig...

Laura Barber, founder of The Ripple Impact, sits down with Emma Sayle , serial entrepreneur, community builder and unapologetic rule-breaker. In this powerful live episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Emma shares the human story behind building global communities rooted in belonging, freedom and female empowerment. From founding Killing Kittens to building WeAreX, Emma opens up about leadership,...

Mike Turner, Co-Founder of Bird & Blend Tea Company, joins host Laura Barber for a live Ripple Impact podcast packed with real founder honesty. Mike shares how he and his co-founder built Bird & Blend into a cult challenger brand, why they put people before profit, how purpose shaped every decision, and what it really takes to scale without losing your soul. From resilience and leadership...

Marketing is changing fast. Burnout is rising. Budgets are tightening. Expectations are exploding. In this deeply honest Ripple Impact conversation, Laura Barber is joined by Abby Dixon, founder of The Whole Marketeer, award-winning marketing leader, coach, author, and podcast host, to explore what is really happening inside marketing teams right now. They dive into:• Why marketing has shifted fro...

Sound is shaping your brand whether you like it or not. In this live Ripple Impact podcast episode, Laura Barber is joined by Karsten Kjems and John Cleworth from Sonic Minds to explore the hidden power of sonic branding and why sound is becoming one of the most important brand assets of our time. And this is not just a conversation. It is a real, live case study. For the first time, Laura reveals...

What if success isn’t built in the spotlight, but in everything you do when nobody’s watching? In this Ripple Impact episode, Laura Barber is joined by Liz Byrne, founder of The Other 67, leadership coach, former FMCG leader and England gold medal hockey player. Liz shares the deeply human stories behind her career pivots, life-changing moments, and the mindset that took her from corporate leaders...

In this episode of The Ripple Impact , Laura Barber is joined by Chris Hulatt, co-founder of Octopus Group and Octopus Energy, to explore what it really takes to scale a business without losing your values. From starting out at 23 with little money and a big belief, to building a $9bn group rooted in customer trust, culture and long-term thinking, Chris shares honest lessons on leadership, brand b...

Building a community is not about speed. It is about intention. Small moments. Quiet leadership. Big ripple effects. In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber is joined by Joe Glover , Founder of The Marketing Meetup, for an honest conversation about community, confidence, and what human marketing really looks like in practice. We unpack the human story behind building one of the most tru...

2026 is not about louder marketing. It is about clearer brands. In this New Year’s Eve special of The Ripple Impact, host and founder Laura Barber shares what she genuinely believes will define brand building in 2026. From emotion moving back to the centre, to community becoming a true growth engine, to founders stepping into their human voice. This episode is a reflective pause between years and...

In this Christmas Eve special, Laura Barber founder of The Ripple Impact reflects on the powerful themes that emerged from a full year of Wave Maker conversations. From courage and belonging to curiosity, creativity and connection, these five ripples reveal what truly drives brand growth and meaningful leadership. Laura also gives a preview of what to expect in 2026 and how human storytelling will...

What does it take to land a senior role in a market where jobs can attract 1500 to 2000 applications ? In this live episode of The Ripple Impact , with host Laura Barber, we're joined by Suzie Walker , founder of Suzie Walker Executive Search and Amazon bestselling author of The Successful Candidate . We talk about the new reality for senior leaders in marketing and digital, why many roles are...

Marketing is changing faster than ever and this conversation will change how you see your role in shaping it. In this powerful episode of The Ripple Impact, I sit down with Nandini Nandakumar , Global Marketing Director for Smirnoff at Diageo. With more than 12 years shaping global brands across India, Ireland and the US, Nandini has led some of the most culturally resonant and digitally native tr...

This episode is a masterclass in ambition, leadership and culture. Dr Matilda Andersson joins Laura Barber, founder of The Ripple Impact, to explore how early challenges with dyslexia became a source of strength, how diving taught her discipline and feedback, and how she went on to shape teams and agencies across the creative industries. We unpack: * Why feedback is the heartbeat of high performan...

Curiosity is a choice. Empathy is an action. Growth happens when we step into the unfamiliar on purpose. In this episode, organisational psychologist and global people leader Kim Happich joins The Ripple Impact founder and host, Laura Barber to explore the leadership power of curiosity, cultural humility and choosing courage over comfort. We go deep into: * Why true leadership starts with empathy...

What if the bravest thing you can do is stop holding on? In this episode, Joseph Liu shares the real and emotional story behind leaving medical school, stepping away from corporate success and creating a purpose-driven career that fuels, not drains, energy. We unpack:• Knowing when a chapter has ended• Taking small, bold steps towards reinvention• Why meaningful work matters for life, not just car...