Episode Guest:

Francesca White is the Managing Director of Porky Whites, a third-generation family-run food business where she’s leading with creativity, resilience, and a deep-rooted love for great-tasting sausages.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Growing up in a family of butchers

2:52 From slicing ham to mastering butchery

4:00 The art of shop displays and value-added meats

6:00 What hard work really means to Fran

7:20 Why Fran never hits snooze

8:10 Creativity, boredom, and the dyslexic advantage

10:30 Owning your story as a dyslexic leader

13:10 Building confidence through asking questions

15:00 How to know if you’re surrounded by the right people

16:15 Trusting your gut in business

17:40 Surviving and rebuilding after a contract disaster

20:15 Why resilience is everything

21:00 Fran’s biggest financial regret

22:25 The danger of tap payments: a money tip for Gen Z

23:55 Fran’s love for packaging and creativity

25:30 From butcher shop to retail giant

28:15 The sausage science behind product development

30:10 When flavours flop: lessons in naming and branding

32:30 Launching bold new sausages with AI support

34:00 Why Fran believes in sausage-based job creation

36:00 The surprising power of AI at Porky Whites

39:30 Tips for new founders: know your numbers and your story

42:40 Why feedback fear is holding young people back

44:10 Fran’s final duvet flip: championing small business impact

Episode Partners

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Disclaimer:

The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.

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Episode Guest:

Sally-Ann Beaver is the Sales Director at Utility Aid, where she champions energy solutions for charities and not-for-profits. With a deep passion for people and decades of experience, she’s dedicated to creating impact through kindness, leadership, and advocacy.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:54 Welcome Sally-Anne Beaver to My Duvet Flip

1:48 First job and early lessons from youth training

3:10 Lifelong learning in a changing energy industry

4:17 Facing self-doubt and proving yourself without a degree

5:25 From overlooked to empowered: Sally-Anne’s turning point

6:35 The power of support and building strong teams

7:46 Mistakes, accountability, and growing from conflict

9:24 Becoming just a number in the corporate world

11:30 Starting over after 17 years and finding a new path

13:13 Rediscovering purpose through leadership

14:43 Politics and frustration in local government

16:08 Deprivation, emotional toll, and shifting focus

17:57 Why Utility Aid was the right move

19:47 Lobbying to help the most vulnerable

21:02 The unconventional route to Sales Director

23:40 Interview advice: how to stay grounded through multiple rounds

26:03 Spotting and nurturing potential in people

27:07 What exactly does a broker do for charities?

29:25 Real impact: saving millions for not-for-profits

30:02 What’s broken in the UK energy system?

31:43 The challenge of doing the right thing affordably

34:00 A call for better broker partnerships and discounted products

35:59 What's working well in the energy sector

36:37 Explaining the energy crisis in one word

38:48 Carrying the emotional weight of the crisis

40:04 What Utility Aid is doing differently

42:42 Sally-Anne's My Duvet Flip: making someone’s day worth it

Episode Partners

✈️ easyJet

Explore exciting career opportunities at easyJet, one of Europe’s leading airlines. Whether you're passionate about aviation, customer service, engineering, or corporate roles, easyJet offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and growth.

https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS

📊 Compare the Market

Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

https://bit.ly/4i53Svj

Disclaimer:

The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates.

The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.

Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.

If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice

If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

Episode Guest:

Anna Blackman is the Chief Operating Officer at CIPFA, with over two decades of experience leading transformation and championing people-centric leadership. She is known for her sharp insight, warmth, and unwavering commitment to making workplaces better for everyone.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:44 Meet Anna Blackman: COO of CIPFA

1:21 The Mr Potato Head Theory: Finding Common Ground

2:15 First Job at McDonald's: Lessons in Teamwork

3:17 Surviving Dysfunctional Teams

5:01 Trust, Fun, and Team Dynamics

6:40 Bored or Unhappy at Work? Here's How to Tell

8:02 Running a Hotel at Uni: Thrown in the Deep End

9:49 Worst Job Ever: Data Entry & Sticking It Out

11:31 Building Resilience Through Boring Work

13:14 Emotional Emails & Learning to Pause

14:50 Be Yourself in Email (and Life)

16:17 Launching 'Kind Human': Leadership with Kindness

17:48 Money Regrets & Learning to Save

19:10 Top Money Tip: Always Renegotiate

20:40 How Anna Became COO at CIPFA

22:24 Mental Health in the Workplace: Speak Up

25:26 Reaching Out: The Power of Asking “Are You Okay?”

27:37 What CIPFA Actually Does

31:11 Anna’s Global Work: From Rwanda to the World Bank

32:51 Finding Fulfilment in Work-Life Integration

34:17 Advice to Young People: Say Yes to Everything

35:36 Anna’s Duvet Flip: Helping People, Big and Small

Episode Partners

✈️ easyJet

Explore exciting career opportunities at easyJet, one of Europe’s leading airlines. Whether you're passionate about aviation, customer service, engineering, or corporate roles, easyJet offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and growth.https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS

📊 Compare the Market

Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.https://bit.ly/4i53Svj

Disclaimer:

The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.

Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.

If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice

If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/