What really goes on behind the counter of a Glasgow corner shop?

In this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, we sit down with the man behind Fernhill Grocers to talk about the reality of running a local convenience store — from family business and long hours to shoplifting, customer stories, social media, viral products and the true margins behind the till.

We also get into how Fernhill Grocers built a strong presence online, their BBC Scotland appearance, the changing face of the traditional corner shop and what the future looks like for independent retailers.

And of course, we finish with Confessions of a Shopkeeper — the strangest customers, ridiculous shoplifting attempts, staff habits and the things only a shopkeeper would know. 😂

Topics include:
• The story behind Fernhill Grocers
• Growing up in a family business
• The real money in convenience retail
• Competing with supermarkets
• Social media and viral products
• Shoplifting and customer behaviour
• Community and local business
• Confessions of a Shopkeeper
• The future of Fernhill Grocers

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Stephanie Heaney joins me on The Judge Reviews Podcast for a proper conversation about the woman behind the glamorous image.

We talk about her journey through modelling, fashion and catwalks, women’s empowerment, motherhood, confidence, social media, public judgement and what life really looks like behind the scenes.

Stephanie also opens up about her connection with the Asian community, East meets West culture, glamorous events, Monaco, networking and how people’s perception of you can be very different from reality.

And of course, we have a bit of fun with How Asian Are You?, Stephanie Rates Glasgow Men’s DMs and Red Flag / Green Flag.

A very different side of Stephanie Heaney.

Topics include: modelling, fashion, confidence, women’s empowerment, motherhood, social media, Asian culture, Glasgow, Monaco, relationships, public image and what’s next.

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From London to Glasgow, Asad Iqbal has spent more than 20 years building, rebuilding and staying relevant in one of the toughest industries there is.

Best known as the man behind Charcoals, Asad opens up about his early days, how he fell into food, the different businesses and concepts he tried along the way, Charcoals Trongate, Hamilton, Yallah, the mistakes, the setbacks and the mindset that kept him going when others disappeared.

We also talk about longevity, family, business lessons, community work, feeding people in need, awards, changing Glasgow, and what it really takes to survive in hospitality for decades.

A proper old-school gentleman with a very modern story of resilience.

Asad Iqbal — The Charcoals Legacy.

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Luqman “Luqi” Javaid joins The Judge Reviews Podcast to talk business, entrepreneurship and the journey behind some of his best-known ventures.

From Juicy Drinks to Splash Autocare, Luqman opens up about starting out, spotting opportunities, growing businesses, cars, Dubai, money, mistakes and what he’s learned from years in business.

We also get into Glasgow’s business scene, padel, the infamous yellow trike and a few questions sent in by people who know him a little too well. 😂

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John Amabile joins The Judge Reviews Podcast for a look back at an incredible career spanning more than 40 years in interior design and television.

Best known to millions from 60 Minute Makeover, John has also appeared on This Morning, Better Homes with Carol Vorderman and The Hour on STV.

From growing up in Paisley and being given just hours to live as a newborn, to working behind the scenes on Taggart, turning down Changing Rooms, becoming one of Scotland’s most recognisable interior designers and building the John Amabile brand — this is the story behind the man viewers thought they knew.

John opens up about:

• Being given around 10 hours to live at birth
• Growing up in Paisley
• His early career in design
• Working behind the scenes on Taggart
• Turning down Changing Rooms
• Better Homes and Carol Vorderman
• The truth behind 60 Minute Makeover
• Working with some of television’s biggest personalities
• Fame before the age of social media
• Building John Amabile Design
• Whether money can buy good taste
• AI and the future of interior design
• The launch of the John Amabile Design School
• His work with Calum’s Cabin
• Life after turning 60 and whether he would return to television

A brilliant conversation about television, business, design, fame, longevity and the stories behind a four-decade career.

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Glasgow knows him as Cari. London knows him as Iftikhar Ahmed.

For years, those two worlds have almost existed separately.

In Glasgow, he became known through Kebabish and Madras Cottage. In London, he built a completely different reputation in property, investment and major commercial deals.

In this episode we go right back to the beginning — growing up, working seven days a week, the influence of his father, where his work ethic came from and why even taking time off used to make him feel guilty.

We also talk about food, entrepreneurship, London property, deals worth hundreds of millions, Glasgow vs London, travelling and eating around the world, cycling, keeping fit, family, sacrifice and the lessons he would pass on to the next generation.

Two cities. Two identities. One story.

Iftikhar “Cari” Ahmed on The Judge Reviews Podcast.

What started during lockdown has grown into one of Scotland's biggest online sweet brands.

In this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, we sit down with Romana Khaliq and Neelam Aneesa Ahmed, the founders behind SweetPals, to hear how they built a business from home, embraced TikTok Live before most businesses even knew what it was, and turned viral trends into a thriving brand.

We talk about:

• 🍬 Starting SweetPals during Covid
• 📱 Going viral on TikTok Live
• 📦 Growing from home to their own warehouse
• 💖 Building a loyal online community
• 🚀 Staying ahead of sweet trends
• 💼 The realities of running a fast-growing business
• 🌍 Building one of the UK's leading halal sweet brands

Whether you're into business, social media, e-commerce or just love a good success story, this episode is packed with honest insights and plenty of laughs.

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From celebrity clients to helping brands grow online, Maham Parvaiz has built Maham Media into a nationwide social media agency with one clear goal – getting businesses results.

In this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, Jay sits down with Maham to discuss:

• How she started in social media at a young age.
• Building a personal brand alongside a business.
• Working with names including Diogo Dalot, Amir Khan, Gareth Kelly and Ty Mitchell.
• The reality of running a social media agency.
• Whether controversy can actually generate sales.
• The biggest mistakes businesses make online.
• Her Top 5 food picks and much more.

Whether you're a business owner, content creator or just curious about what really works in digital marketing, this episode is packed with honest conversation, business insights and plenty of laughs.

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