The Ripple Impact!

In a hybrid, AI-powered, multi-cultural world, connection matters more than ever. In this episode I’m joined by Victoria Rennoldson, founder of Culture Cuppa and author of Becoming a Global Leader . We explore how confidence, clarity and cultural intelligence shape modern leadership, and why human communication is still the most valuable skill we have. We cover:• Learning culture by living it• The...

This episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast goes deep. Laura Barber is joined by Quinn Stainfield-Bruce, founder of Humanness , to talk about the spiritual bankruptcy of modern work - and what it really takes to bring humanity back into business. Expect raw honesty, deep insight and a few uncomfortable truths about the way we lead, live and work. 💡 Topics include:• From burnout to breakthrough• How...

Singer. Speaker. Survivor. In this episode, The Ripple Impact host Laura Barber talks with Janey Brown , performer and founder of the Fearce Academy, about the human side of performance - fear, failure and finding your voice again. Janey opens up about the moment she lost her voice for a year, how perfectionism nearly broke her, and the mindset shift that turned fear into her fiercest power. If yo...

In this episode of The Ripple Impact , Laura Barber talks with Charly Young MBE, founder of The Early Years Movement and co-founder of The Girls’ Network, about how early experiences shape gender, confidence and opportunity. Together they unpack how language, leadership and representation can transform not just classrooms, but entire systems. They explore:💬 How early experiences shape confidence...

Sound is more than noise — it’s the rhythm of our lives and the heartbeat of every brand. Laura Barber talks with Karsten Kjems of Sonic Minds about the ripple impact of audio branding: from childhood in a house full of jazz musicians to shaping the sonic identities of Carlsberg, Arla, and some of the world’s most loved brands. Expect stories, insights and plenty of sound wisdom, including: ·     ...

What does it take to transform insight into business impact? On this episode of The Ripple Impact , I’m joined by James Wycherley , Chief Executive of the Insights Management Academy, author of Transforming Insight and The Insight Leader’s Playbook , and a global authority on elevating insight teams. We talk about:🌊 Why insight must move beyond transactions into transformation🌊 The politics of A...

From a childhood lisp to boardrooms, Dr. Stefanie Teichmann’s story is proof that the ripples we least expect often shape the biggest waves in our lives. Stefanie’s experience span global giants like Nike, Coca-Cola, Google and McKinsey. In this episode of The Ripple Impact , Stefanie joins host Laura Barber to discuss: ✨ The moment she first heard her voice and broke down in tears ✨ The power o...

Natasha Hritzuk has shaped strategies at Microsoft, Warner Brothers Discovery, and General Mills - and in this episode of The Ripple Impact she shares how conviction, consumer truths, and bold research drive meaningful change. We explore:🌊 How insights teams earn a real seat at the table🌊 The C-suite meeting that sparked chaos - and opportunity🌊 Why consumer voices must guide creation, not just...

Laura Barber welcomes Deb Dasgupta , Global VP of Marketing at Absolut Vodka, for an honest conversation on storytelling, brand DNA and women in leadership on this week’s Ripple Impact podcast. Listen in as we discuss:✨ Why great brands live in culture, not just campaigns✨ The roots of iconic branding✨ Lessons from PepsiCo, Unilever and Lakmé✨ Why diversity isn’t charity - it’s a growth strate...

Global insights leader Simon Pollock (Pringles, Häagen-Dazs, Kellogg’s) joins Laura Barber on The Ripple Impact to explore how covering shapes our careers, why psychological safety matters, and what true human leadership looks like. From lessons with a Sri Lankan tea entrepreneur to building teams and influencing global boardrooms, Simon shares ripple moments of vulnerability, identity and growth...

In this episode of The Ripple Impact , Laura Barber sits down with Philippa White - global thinker, founder of TIELeadership, and bestselling author of Return on Humanity . Philippa reveals the extraordinary story of her uncle, Nelson Mandela’s doctor, and how his courage in apartheid South Africa ignited her mission to redefine leadership. Expect raw stories of resilience, why empathy is a compet...

Cultural thinker and bestselling author Annie Auerbach shares how brands can harness culture, collaboration and gut instinct to create ripple effects. We talk about: Why the edges of culture spark the biggest shifts How to turn hidden tensions into contagious brand ideas The hard lessons from insights work that never reached consumers Why instinct is deep experience, not fluff The future of flexib...

What happens when your world falls apart and you decide to build something beautiful from the pieces? In this powerful episode, mindfulness coach, speaker and best-selling author Nina Purewal joins Laura Barber on The Ripple Impact to share her extraordinary journey from personal tragedy to purposeful living. From surviving trauma and loss to leaving corporate life to build a wellness business, Ni...

Can a face make or break your brand? In this episode of The Ripple Impact, I’m joined by Adrianne Carter, global expert in body language, emotional intelligence, and the creator of Asset CQ. Known as "The Face Whisperer," Adrianne has worked with brands like Unilever and helped train AI to better read human emotions. We explore: · Why emotions—not features—drive consumer behaviour · What brands ge...

Nick Graham has built brands, led global insights teams, and helped shift the way major companies think about people. But his most powerful stories? They’re the human ones. In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Nick joins me, Laura Barber to unpack the leadership moments that changed everything, from a teacher’s words that helped him feel seen, to why qualitative pauses matter more than survey sco...

What does it really take to reach the boardroom and stay there? In this energising and insight-packed episode, Laura Barber sits down with Naomi Kent, board advisor, endurance athlete andfounder of The Boardroom Co. From Ironman finish lines to C-suite coaching, Naomi’s career is a masterclass in grit, growth and getting over yourself. Expect straight-talking advice on:• Building a board-ready car...

From redundancy to ripple-maker. Adam Margolin’s story is a masterclass in the power of small decisions, unexpected nudges, and the human side of brand building. In this episode, he joins Laura Barber to explore the emotional side of marketing, the career curveballs that became launchpads, and why even seasoned strategists get out-negotiated by toddlers. This one’s packed with: ·      Practical ad...

What does it take to quit a global career at 25 and turn bugs into business? This week on The Ripple Impact, I’m joined by Clara Best, founder of Saved a bold, sustainability-driven food startup putting insect protein on the map. We talk:🦗Why crickets might just be the future of protein🛠 Lessons from leading cross functional project team at PepsiCo at just 25🌍 The realities of building (and leav...

Coca-Cola. Samsung. SodaStream. Sam Grant has shaped some of the most iconic brands in the world. But what really builds brand love? On this episode of The Ripple Impact, Sam joins brand strategist and host Laura Barber to explore the emotional side of marketing, storytelling in the age of AI, and what it means to show up fully as yourself. 💡 Expect: * Why storytelling still beats specs * The shi...

This Regatta Week bonus episode features Olympic bronze medallist Emily Ford, joining host Laura Barber from Henley-on-Thames at the height of Henley Royal Regatta. A two-time Olympian, Emily shares the ripple moments that fuelled her rise, from teenage races to standing on the Olympic podium with her brother. In this powerful and personal conversation, Emily dives into the grit behind elite perfo...

Success isn’t what you think. It’s not in the hustle, the title, or the bank account—it’s in the wholeness!  Are you chasing your true purpose—or someone else’s expectations? In this powerful episode of The Ripple Impact , Claudia Chan joins host, Laura Barber, to share how to break free from the unconscious culture of burnout, success trauma, and striving, and instead embrace wholeness , purpose,...

🔥 Duncan Bruce—creative disruptor, brand whisperer, and co-author of The Dream Café has worked with Adidas, Unilever, Cirque du Soleil—and still says the biggest power move? Letting people dream. In this first weekly episode of #TheRippleImpact we're serving up pure fuel for marketers, brand builders, and wave makers ready to shake up their world. He shares how the wild, wonderful journey from th...

What do Jaffa Cakes, national identity, and AI have in common? More than you think. In this special live episode from Cannes Lions , Laura Barber speaks with Greg Clayton, Head of Brand Growth at IPSOS , to explore the intersection of technology, culture, and emotion in modern branding. Together, they dive into: * Why AI is a tsunami , not just a trend — and how brands should respond * The surpris...

🌊 What if the tiniest moment could change everything? Welcome to The Ripple Impact , hosted by Laura Barber — a podcast for the curious minds, brave thinkers, and quiet disruptors ready to create waves that matter. In this 90-second teaser, discover what makes this show different: * Raw, human stories behind real impact * Brave voices from business, creativity, and culture * The messy middles, bo...

Live from the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with content chaos, AI overload, and brand dilution. Zappi Founder and Chair, Steve Phillips shares: ✅ What 4,000 ads taught him about effectiveness ✅ Why influencers are winning where celebrities fail ✅ The danger of outdated brand books ✅ How creativity must define its place before A...