9 episodes

Thrive Together is a down-to-earth podcast series featuring a diverse range of UK-based female founders, freelancers and social entrepreneurs who openly share their experiences of self-employment.
Hosted by Clare Griffiths, the Founder of Thrive, each guest reflects on the catalysts that jump-started their journey into entrepreneurship and the challenges they have overcome along the way.
So, join Clare and her guests, for some really practical lessons in entrepreneurship, so that we can Thrive Together.

Thrive Together Clare Griffiths

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Thrive Together is a down-to-earth podcast series featuring a diverse range of UK-based female founders, freelancers and social entrepreneurs who openly share their experiences of self-employment.
Hosted by Clare Griffiths, the Founder of Thrive, each guest reflects on the catalysts that jump-started their journey into entrepreneurship and the challenges they have overcome along the way.
So, join Clare and her guests, for some really practical lessons in entrepreneurship, so that we can Thrive Together.

    8. Karen Stenning - Founder and Director of Absolute Alchemy

    8. Karen Stenning - Founder and Director of Absolute Alchemy

    In Episode 8, I talk to Karen Stenning, Founder and Director of Absolute Alchemy.

    In this episode, Karen draws on her experience in the events industry, and reflects on the rise of online events since the start of the pandemic.

    Karen talks about the three key ingredients to a successful event, and highlights the importance of designing inclusive and diverse events. She also shares some fantastic advice for event organisers on how to make events more effective and impactful.

    To find out more about Absolute Alchemy, visit: https://www.absolutealchemy.org.uk. You can follow Karen on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-stenning-b0533314/

    The ‘Thrive Together’ podcast series is brought to you by Thrive - https://www.thethriveeffect.co.uk - with the support of the Enjoolata Foundation - https://enjoolata.org.

    • 31 min
    7. Kathy Caton - Founder and Managing Director of Brighton Gin

    7. Kathy Caton - Founder and Managing Director of Brighton Gin

    In Episode 7, I talk to Kathy Caton, Founder and Managing Director of Brighton Gin.

    In this episode, Kathy reflects on her 10-year journey growing Brighton Gin, and talks through how her brand survived the pandemic, and how she continues to grown the business and expand into new markets overseas.

    We talk about the innovation process for Brighton Gin, how she succeeds in building her competitive edge whist staying true to her company values, and how she puts people and planet at the heart of everything she does.

    To find out more about Brighton Gin, visit: https://brightongin.comand follow the team on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/brightonginstergram/

    The ‘Thrive Together’ podcast series is brought to you by Thrive - https://www.thethriveeffect.co.uk- with the support of the Enjoolata Foundation - https://enjoolata.org.

    • 28 min
    6. Lindsay Willott - serial entrepreneur

    6. Lindsay Willott - serial entrepreneur

    In this episode, I talk to Lindsay Willott, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully started up, grown and sold two ventures - The Marketing Practice and Customer Thermometer.

    Lindsay reflects on what contributed to her business success, and shares some valuable insight on why she chose to bootstrap both ventures, rather than seek private investment.

    We also discuss the importance of storytelling, and how every founder’s story and experience is valid - whatever their growth ambitions.

    To find out more about Lindsay Willott, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaywillott/

    The ‘Thrive Together’ podcast series is brought to you by Thrive - https://www.thethriveeffect.co.uk- with the support of the Enjoolata Foundation - https://enjoolata.org.

    • 33 min
    5. Neema Amin - Growth Strategist and Head of Ventures, Suss Ventures

    5. Neema Amin - Growth Strategist and Head of Ventures, Suss Ventures

    In this episode, I talk to Neema Amin, a growth strategist for early-stage startups and growth-oriented individuals, and Head of Ventures at Suss Ventures, the investment arm of Sussex Innovation Centre.

    Neema reflects on how her studies and inspirational teachers propelled her into the world of business, and shares some useful insight on what founders should consider when they are looking to raise investment.

    Neema also shares some really practical advice for anyone who is considering to escape the corporate world and jump into the world of entrepreneurship as a solopreneur.

    To find out more about Neema Amin, go to: https://escapestrategist.com

    The ‘Thrive Together’ podcast series is brought to you by Thrive - https://www.thethriveeffect.co.uk- with the support of the Enjoolata Foundation - https://enjoolata.org.

    • 30 min
    4. Ishy MacKinnon - Founder of Canna Campsite

    4. Ishy MacKinnon - Founder of Canna Campsite

    In this episode, I talk to Ishy Mackinnon - Founder of Canna Campsite, and an experienced business support practitioner.

    We talk about Ishy’s journey into self-employment, and discuss how she has pursued, and continues to pursue, opportunities to innovate and grow her business - Canna Campsite.

    We also reflect on what is the most effective business support for startups and small business owners, based on her own experience empowering entrepreneurs - in the UK and overseas in Africa - to start up and grow.

    To find out more about Canna Campsite, go to: https://www.cannacampsite.com

    The ‘Thrive Together’ podcast series is brought to you by Thrive - https://www.thethriveeffect.co.uk - with the support of the Enjoolata Foundation - https://enjoolata.org.

    • 28 min
    3. Lulu Minns - award-winning coach, advocate for women in business and retreat host

    3. Lulu Minns - award-winning coach, advocate for women in business and retreat host

    In this episode, I talk to Lulu Minns - an award-winning coach, advocate for women in business and retreat host.

    We talk about her transformational journey - from being a criminal defence lawyer to becoming an entrepreneur.

    Lulu shares her insight on how to find your purpose as an entrepreneur - something she has clearly achieved through the different retreats she hosts for her clients.

    We also discuss failure - and how this is an important part of the process of being an entrepreneur, which ultimately enables us to learn continually.

    To find out more about Lulu Minns, go to: https://luluminns.com

    The ‘Thrive Together’ podcast series is brought to you by Thrive - https://www.thethriveeffect.co.uk - with the support of the Enjoolata Foundation - https://enjoolata.org.

    • 30 min

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