Becky Loto, founder of Tides Business, shares her inspiring journey from Cornwall to Mexico and back, building businesses along the way. With her infectious energy, Becky discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of resilience, having fun, and learning from challenges. Her story is a reminder to follow your passions and never give up, even on tough days.
We sit down with Tom Woodley, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Cornish Company, to explore the inspiring journey of how the business went from a lockdown startup to a thriving e-commerce powerhouse. From humble beginnings in their dad’s kitchen to now operating out of an 18,000-square-foot warehouse, Tom shares the highs and lows of scaling a business during unprecedented times, shedding light on the challenges they faced and the strategies that helped them succeed.
We sit down with Rob Butland of Truro City Football Club to explore the team’s incredible journey. From having no home ground in Cornwall to playing in their very own stadium with over 1,500 fans in the stands, Rob shares his own path into the club, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the big ambitions ahead. It’s a powerful conversation about community, local pride, and proving that young talent can stay in Cornwall and still dream big.
In this episode, we sit down with John Brown, CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and founder of Build The Fearless, to explore his bold vision for Cornwall’s future. From international PR to championing Cornish innovation, John shares his journey and why Cornwall is an unstoppable force for sustainable business. This conversation is packed with passion, insight, and plenty of pride for the Duchy.
In this episode, we chat with Helen Grundy-Smith, owner and Creative Director of Cotton Mills, about her bold decision to buy an existing business and her journey in the design world. She shares her passion for traditional, bespoke design and the risks she took to maintain craftsmanship in a mass-production industry.
We’re joined by Chris Thomson of Marwick Marketing to chat about what things lie ahead in the world of marketing. When we mention the Future, this can only lead to a discussion on AI and how it may no longer be considered Futuristic or a ‘gimmick’, but something businesses will adapt in as soon as six months. So, how do we prepare?
Join Kelly Thomas, of Friends, as she shares her honest outlook on brand. What is it and how important it is for your business? SPOILER ALERT… very! You don’t have to completely rebrand to stand out, but you should make time to look at who you are, why you do what you do, and question whether this is something that you’re communicating through your branding.
In this first episode, we welcome Chris Whitley, of Figure 8 Consulting, as he talks us through the planning that gets you to where you want to be in your business. We chat about what strategy really means, and why it’s essential for growth.