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25 NOV 2025
24 OCT 2025
8 OCT 2024 · In this episode, JR sits down with Ava, the founder of AVA Lashes. They dive into a range of topics, including:
- What AVA Lashes is and how it has grown
- How Ava first got into the beauty industry and developed a passion for lashes specifically
- The journey behind starting her own range of products
- How she expanded into running lash courses for aspiring professionals
- The creation of The Lash Market
- Ava’s advice for standing out in the beauty industry
- Tips for anyone looking to get started in beauty, from Ava's perspective
- What’s next for AVA Lashes and future plans
- The importance of avoiding comparison, especially in the age of social media
- Ava's biggest motivations and what keeps her going
It’s an inspiring episode full of insight for anyone in or aspiring to be part of the beauty industry. We hope you enjoy!
22 AUG 2024 · On this episode JR sits down with the founders of Taly Kerri and Alex Sheeran
They discuss a number of topocs includingÂ
- What Taly isÂ
- How the idea came aboutÂ
- The joruney to date
- Fundraising
- Working with investors and mentorsÂ
- Getting ready to launch there new B2B verticalÂ
- Moving into the US market
- The imortnace of knowing your numbers
- What tips would they give to someone starting nowÂ
- How they switch off
- Who inspires them in the world of business
This is a great episode and we hope you enjoy.Â
5 JUN 2024 · On this episode JR sits down with Andrew Woodcock, founder of Bad Apple Creative.Â
They Discuss
- Bad Apple Creative and how Andrew started it
- What was the hardest part of starting the Business
- What does Andrew do to switch off
- Pricing projects throught Andrew business journey
- How Andrew structures payments for projectsÂ
- Focusing on a niche
- What are the most important numbers Andrew looks at in his businessÂ
- Andrews advice for people starting out
- The importance of testing differnt things to find your niche
We hope you enjoy.Â
29 APR 2024 · On this episode, JR sits down with co-founder of Whole Supp, Darren O'Reilly.
They Discuss:
- What led Darren to coming up with the concept for Whole Supp
- The process of creating Whole Supp
- How COVID made it a lot harder when creating the product
- How Whole Supp is different from other protein or meal shakes on the market
- Their recent re-brand
- What are Darren's go-to numbers when measuring the business
- When was it time to take on investment
- Moving into the retail space
- How does Darren switch off?
- What motivates Darren specifically
- The importance of building a brilliant team
- What are the future plans for Whole Supp
- Darren's advice for anyone looking to start a business
We hope you enjoy.
29 MAR 2024 · On this episode, JR sits down with founders of the vegan leather accessory  fashion brand Kalo, Kate O'Neill and Michael O'MalleyÂ
They Discuss
- How the concept for Kalo came about
- Creating their first prototypeÂ
- The benifits of using apple leather and how it is made
- Entering and winning the Arontts startup competetionÂ
- Starting a business during CovidÂ
- Getting feedback from customersÂ
- Their advice for anyone looking to start a fashion brandÂ
- Having sustaibility in mind in all aspects of the business
- The reality of running your own business
- Whats next for Kalo.
We hope you enjoy.
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