H Harrold & Sons have the fine privilege of being Sheffield’s only Master Locksmiths, a testament to the longevity of this 5th generation family firm.

Now with Directors Jordan and Harry in the fold, we’re able to paint the picture of a family whose values are as strong as the very locks they tend to.

Join us on It Runs In The Family as we dive deeper into the story of a family keeping alive an industry steeped in tradition!

This episode covers:

• The core values of hard work and customer service present from the very start of the business
• Generational transitions between family business ownership
• Preserving old-school locksmithing skills, while slowly adapting to modern technologies
• Lack of regulation in the locksmithing profession, and why family values matter in their industry

Jordan Harrold

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-harrold-97304a357/

Harry Harrold

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-harrold-56798032b/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

Walfinch is a thriving homecare franchise which blends entrepreneurial ambition with family-focused care.

Who better to care for families than a family business? Amrit Dhaliwal and Kam Gill are siblings on a mission to bring their award-winning care to more, and help those that they support to thrive.

Entrepreneurialism and family care is deeply rooted in the family, so join us to discover Amrit and Kam’s story on It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• How parents' entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic can pass down the generations
• Learning to become co-workers rather than siblings in the workplace
• Walfinch’s heart-warming mission to provide quality homecare services
• The value of ongoing education, personal development, and staying adaptable in business
• Cultural family values seeping into business

Amrit Dhaliwal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-dhaliwal-a436445b/

Kam Gill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kam-gill-58b732194/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

When Prince George was crowned on GQ’s ‘Best Dressed Men’ list aged 4, it’s in no small part to this week’s guests, Rachel Riley and Rose Jouanneau!

Rachel created her namesake clothing brand for children, and both she and her daughter are committed to creating magical moments for kids, and becoming a part of every family’s story.

Join us for a charming episode of It Runs In The Family with one of the most prestigious kids’ clothing brands in the world.

This episode covers:

• Upholding 30 years of legacy through traditional, high-quality designs
• Preserving traditional craft skills like smocking and sewing, integral to the brand's design philosophy
• Rachel Riley’s endorsement from international celebrities to the royal family
• Rose and Rachel’s working relationship built on complementary skills, and enjoyment

Rachel Riley

https://www.rachelriley.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/rachelrileyuk/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

At the heart of the TLC Sport story are a mother and daughter whose passion for empowering the women who wear their clothing is felt in every thread…

The mission remains just the same now as when they were founded in 1984, for their customers to feel confident in their clothes and in themselves, and we’re delighted to see how this works today as Sara and Charlotte join us on this week’s It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• The balance of complimentary skills between Charlotte and Sara
• Keeping inclusivity front-and-centre as they focus on creating clothing for women of all body types, sizes, and shapes
• TLC's mission to go beyond clothing, and boost women's confidence
• Entrepreneurial resilience at the heart of TLC’s story
• Body Positivity Campaign: The recent collaboration with Gemma Collins showcased their commitment to authentic representation, featuring unedited images of real women of diverse body types in their sportswear

Sara Hanna

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-hanna-041a94b/

Charlotte Ayoub

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-aytan-ayoub-15b5b377/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

Gary Beckwith has had an extraordinary business journey, one from which every generation of any family firm can learn…

From firing his father in order to grow the business, to working with his children, to maintaining a love for his business even after selling it, the story of City Cruises’ Founder Gary, and his daughter Lucy, is steeped in emotional insight and invaluable wisdom.

Join us as Gary and Lucy share their journey with City Cruises on this week’s episode of It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• The delicate balance of personal relationships and business-first thinking family businesses
• The journey of City Cruises from a small fuel barge to a booming tourism business
• How succession planning and an exit strategy looks in family firms
• The critical importance of clear family communication, and setting boundaries
• How deeply intertwined personal identity can become with a family business

Lucy Beckwith
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-beckwith-05b6b160/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

Sharpham Dairy is the UK’s first B-Corp cheesemaker, a seemingly daunting challenge, but as a family business, the B-Corp values were already their own…

Cheesemaking at Sharpham began over 40 years ago, and the story written by current owners Greg and Nicky Parsons is one that they hope lasts for generations to come.

Greg & Nicky share the story behind their first 6 years in charge, and their ambitions for the future, as they join us on It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• The family business’ transition and succession across the decades
• Embracing community and collaboration in Devon
• Challenges from the pandemic, and how they adapted as a family to keep the business going
• Aligning values and purpose, as reflected in their B-Corp certification
• The next generation and looking at the business through a lens of longevity

Sharpham Dairy: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharpham-dairy/

Greg Parsons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-parsons-a9209b5/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

There’s an art to family businesses, and if it’s mastered half as well as Graham & Brown have mastered their wallpaper designs, they’ll be thriving for generations to come.

The 4th gen is now firmly in place, thanks to Iona and the watchful eye of her father Andrew, and they join us on It Runs In The Family this week to share their long-term perspective, the respect for legacy design, and whether they share the same taste within the family…

This episode covers:

• Unique challenges and benefits that Andrew and Iona have found when working alongside family
• Graham & Brown’ rich 79-year history, and blending the brand’s legacy with innovation
• The Blackburn community’s importance to the brand, and their sense of responsibility
• Taking a no-pressure approach to inviting family members into the business

Andrew Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-graham-mbe-a9484418/

Iona Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iona-graham/

Graham & Brown: https://www.grahambrown.com/uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/graham-&-brown/

https://www.instagram.com/grahamandbrown/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

We’ve yet another Northern Irish-based family brand to bring you, this time in the form of luxury bakehouse Bumble & Goose, whose care and handmade quality are second to none.

There are few Founders more deserving of such success as Lynsey Bleakley, whose personal and entrepreneurial hurdles haven’t halted her ambitions for a business she’ll one day pass down to daughter Yazmin.

Join us to discover the killer brands that Bumble & Goose supply, the dynamic between the family, and what makes this brand so scrumptious and special…

This episode covers:

• How Lynsey has overcome adversity both personally and in business
• The mother-daughter relationship between Lynsey and Yazmin
• Bumble & Goose’s stellar growth, and how they’re now being mentored by Coca Cola
• The unwavering dedication to quality, ethics and handmade care

Bumble & Goose: https://bumbleandgoose.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bumble-and-goose/
Lynsey Bleakley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynsey-bleakley-508197189/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/