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Brand Growth Heroes ranks in the top 1.5% of ALL podcasts globally. With +25 years' experience working for brand giants and as coach to over 400 challenger brand founders, Fiona Fitz asks the questions you need the answers to from the founders of wildly successful consumer goods brands driving transformational growth.

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Sarah and Michael Vachon, the founders of Citizens of Soil, one of the most exciting challenger brands in food and drink right now. We explore how they are transforming olive oil from a commoditised pantry staple... more

Today, I’m joined by Emma Woods, Chair of Ancient+Brave, ex CEO of wagamama, and one of the most experienced growth leaders I know.

Emma has done the full journey - Unilever, high-growth markets in Mexico, PizzaExpress, Merlin, Wagamama and now she b... more

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This week, I’m joined by Henry Firth & Ian Theasby, the founders of BOSH!, to explore how an audience-first approach helped them build one of the most recognisable plant-based consumer brands in the UK. For founders scaling challenger brands, this is... more

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Want a deliciously sharp lesson in brand growth, category creation and how challenger brands can win by bringing new shoppers into tired categories rather than fighting for share at the bottom shelf?

Then dive into the insight served up in this epi... more

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Emma Woods
Chair of Ancient and Brave, former CEO of wagamama
Ancient+Brave; wagamama (former CEO)
Episode: Female Founder Leadership Lessons | Emma Woods, Chair of Ancient+Brave, ex CEO of wagamama
Henry Firth
Co-founder of BOSH
BOSH
Episode: Built Like a Media Brand: BOSH!’s Challenger Brand Playbook: Founders Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
Ian Theasby
Co-founder of BOSH
BOSH
Episode: Built Like a Media Brand: BOSH!’s Challenger Brand Playbook: Founders Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
Rob Wallis
Co-founder of Moth Drinks
Moth Drinks
Episode: How MOTH is Mixing Up Cocktail Category Rules | Rob Wallis, Moth Premium RTD Cocktails
Dr. James Richardson
Best selling author and consultant on scaling CPG brands
Ramping Your Brand
Episode: The Secret Maths Formula YOU Need To Scale Your CPG Brand with Dr. James Richardson of Ramping Your Brand
David Lester
Co-founder of Olipop, one of the fastest growing functional beverage brands in the US.
Olipop
Episode: Why Marketing Doesn’t Matter Until You’re $100M+ SALES - David Lester, Co-Founder of OLIPOP
Phil Martin
Founder of Blanco Niño, an Irish tortilla chip brand
Blanco Niño
Episode: Blanco Niño: From Burrito Bar Detour to €10M Tortilla Chip Brand with Founder Phil Martin
Jennifer O'Connell
Co-Founder of Sisterly and former barrister
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Episode: Luxury, Science & Sisterhood: Inside SISTERLY with Co-Founder Jennifer O’Connell
Olivia Ferdi
CEO and co-founder of Tripp
Tripp
Episode: From £14M -> $100M: How TRIP is Building a Truly Global Brand

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Fiona Fitz
Host of Brand Growth Heroes

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • If you don’t listen to this, you’re missing out!

    An incredible podcast series that breaks down messy, complicated concepts into simple, engaging yet highly relevant themes. I devour these podcasts. Can’t wait for future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snehalll15
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great show - super insightful

    Great guests, good questions and very helpful as a new entrant to FMCG.

    There are many transferable insights from Food and CPG for me.

    I’m especially interested in the challenger brand narrative, taking on the big corporates and how to play a different game to them to win in category.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zalkage
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Gold for Founders

    Have just found Brand Growth Heroes podcast and it’s such a joy to listen to. Informative, great questions, the guests seem engaged and willing to discuss helpful topics that benefit the listener. Enjoying making my way through the episodes and learning loads as a fresh founder! Thanks Fiona ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraBleyendaal
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Free business school!

    I've listened to all of these and they've given me some knowledge , great insights and the confidence to start my own challenger brand. Bit of a fan girl of Fiona too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    intensaul
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I owe Fiona money

    This podcast is such a priceless resource for new founders (especially those with no prior FMCG experience) that you’ll want to track Fiona Fitz down, & give her equity in your business. No, really—it’s that helpful, she’ll have earned every percentage point.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam Musguin-Rowe
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Guests are high-caliber founders and leaders who share transparent, real-world experiences.
The host asks sharp, relevant questions that surface tangible strategies for scaling in FMCG.
Listeners praise practical, no-fluff insights and actionable takeaways for growing challenger brands.

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Female Founder Leadership Lessons | Emma Woods, Chair of Ancient+Brave, ex CEO of wagamama
Q: What challenges exist for women reaching top roles and boards?
Structural risk-aversion, lack of access to experienced female chairs, and the tendency to hire those who have done it before hinder progress, especially in private equity and public boards.
Female Founder Leadership Lessons | Emma Woods, Chair of Ancient+Brave, ex CEO of wagamama
Q: How does Emma describe a growth chair versus a traditional chair?
A growth chair is deeply committed, grows with the company, and acts as part of the growth engine, not just a nod to investors; they balance hands-on support with strategic guidance.
Female Founder Leadership Lessons | Emma Woods, Chair of Ancient+Brave, ex CEO of wagamama
Q: What is the role of a board for a founder in a fast-growing company?
The board should be a structured, strategic force that helps founders review KPIs, make big decisions, and drive growth, not merely a governance formality.
Built Like a Media Brand: BOSH!’s Challenger Brand Playbook: Founders Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
Q: What role did co-founders play in navigating growth and fundraising?
Both founders shared leadership: Henry led finance and strategy while Ian ran day-to-day operations; together they maintained a lean structure, used lean experiments to prove a commercial concept, and relied on a joint coaching/leadership approach to manage growth and fundraising.
The Secret Maths Formula YOU Need To Scale Your CPG Brand with Dr. James Richardson of Ramping Your Brand
Q: Talk to us about the maths, behind scaling a CPG brand, and the idea of the skate ramp.
The math centers on balancing undercapitalization and high cost of goods with distribution growth and velocity gains; you need a velocity curve on top of distribution to create an exponential ramp, and that requires activation in the right radius and focusing on the most valuable consumers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brand Growth Heroes

What is Brand Growth Heroes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-impact show focused on scaling challenger brands in the consumer goods space. Episodes center on founder journeys, practical strategies for growth, and how to build brands with media-first thinking, category design, and strong retail partnerships. Guests range from plant-based startups to premium beverage makers, sharing actionable tactics on distribution, product development, fundraising, and leadership, all delivered through probing interviews that pull out tangible takeaways for listeners aiming to accelerate growth and navigate the FMCG landscape. The host's knack for extracting real-world lessons from founders makes it a practical resource for entrepreneurs, marketers, and investors seeking proven approaches to scale and compete... more

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1. Emma Woods
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3. Ian Theasby
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8. Jennifer O'Connell

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