Emma Potter Helen Moss, senior vice president of international distribution at Paramount Pictures, sheds light on the mechanics of the movie business, from projects getting the green light to deciding how, when and where to release a big-budget film. Helen also reflects on how her career path has taken her from Cornwall to Los Angeles. As one … Read more
Jaye Cowle takes us inside the world of performance marketing, including how artificial intelligence and hybrid working are changing the way marketers work. Discussing the importance of purpose in business, Jaye explains why happiness is the goal of Launch, the B Corp certified agency she founded. She also shares insights on the growth mindset that … Read more
Tight profit margins, producing food at scale and caring for the environment – fifth-generation Cornish farmer David Simmons discusses the challenges of farming today. His family business supplies UK supermarkets with 70 million cauliflowers, broccoli and cabbages a year, so there’s a good chance you’ve eaten their produce. While telling the story of how Riviera … Read more
Fifth-generation lawyer Will Michelmore spent most of his career as a partner at South West law firm Michelmores. Since 1996, he has chaired the board of St Austell Brewery, one of the UK’s leading independent brewers and pub companies. Both businesses were founded by his ancestors, and in 2014 Will co-founded alternative lender Bricks Finance. … Read more
Joanna Allen shares insights on the value of diverse leadership, B Corp and why purpose is integral to business, as we explore the evolution of Graze into the UK’s leading healthy snacking brand. Launched in 2008 as a subscription-only service, Graze is now a thriving retail and direct to consumer business. We delve into the … Read more
What does Richard Branson, Andy Serkis and Pamela Anderson all have in common? It’s our latest podcast guest Chris Ormrod from Cakesmiths who joins us for a chat. Having worked at big brands such as Virgin, Mars and Haagan Dazs, Chris Ormrod now describes himself as a property developer for businesses. Using private equity, he … Read more
With a key focus on engaging the local community with the performing arts, James Mackenzie-Blackman from Theatre Royal Plymouth explains the importance of creativity to the wider world in our new podcast episode. James explains his role as CEO and executive producer at Theatre Royal Plymouth, how they support the community and James also explains … Read more
What to bear in mind when a business becomes an employee owned trust – just one of the topics in the latest podcast episode, when our guest shares their experience nearly two years on. With a background in accountancy and corporate finance, Emily Delve, Group Commercial Director at Coastal Recycling talks about developing the business, … Read more
The stars aligned when B Corp came to the UK in 2015 according to our latest podcast guest as it was everything he believed business should be about. Thomas Bourne tells the story of how he went from corporate lawyer to running this own business. He now, with his team, helps companies achieve B Corp … Read more
It takes a lot of nerve to leave your well paid job to set up a business but according to our latest guest on Business Noodles and Doodles, “it’s the best thing that I ever did”. In this new episode, we talk to Matt O’Donovan, CEO and founder of WiFi SPARK, a leading specialist in … Read more