In this episode we speak to Melissa Snover, the award-winning founder of Rem3dy Health (a pioneering health tech company transforming personalised nutrition). She explains why the West Midlands was the ideal location to launch the company, highlighting the region's world-leading expertise in additive manufacturing.

The conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship, from developing a robust intellectual property strategy to the lessons learned from solving problems independently. We also hear how a focus on continuous innovation enabled Rem3dy Health to double its production capacity in just a year, alongside practical insights into resilience and scaling a business.

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In this episode, we sit down with Lee Clark, founder of Authentic, to explore how small businesses can cut through complexity and unlock growth by focusing on what really matters. He also shares his personal journey into entrepreneurship - from launching a lead generation business during the 2008 recession to building and scaling his tech startup, GivePenny - highlighting the realities of bootstrapping, raising investment and learning through experience.

Lee reflects on the challenges founders face, from proving early ideas and securing funding to managing stress and maintaining wellbeing. He discusses the importance of speaking directly to customers, failing fast and prioritising sustainable growth over early investment. The conversation also touches on the pressures of entrepreneurship, the value of rest and support networks, and why authentic human connection remains critical in an increasingly AI-driven business landscape.

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Guest host Lynne Avery sits down with Darcy Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen, to explore what it really takes to build a standout brand.

Darcy shares her insights on creating a compelling brand story, building lasting customer loyalty, and growing in confidence as a business leader, offering practical takeaways for any business looking to scale with purpose. Recorded live at our International Women's Day event.

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