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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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Most challenger founders assume international expansion should happen in neat, logical steps. New Zealand → Australia → UK → US. But Lisa's view was different, and that's why it's so interesting:

In fact, conventional FMCG wisdom tells us to prove ... more

In this episode of Brand Growth Heroes, I’m joined by founder Bethan Higson and Alice Gallsworthy of Mother Root. Get this: Mother Root is already the UK’s number one non-alcoholic spirit brand in terms of revenue driven per product. Whoah.

So what'... more

In this episode, I’m joined by digital strategist Sara Wilson, who coined the term “digital campfires” in Harvard Business Review, to explore why community is becoming one of the most important growth channels for CPG challenger brands. Sara works wi... more

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

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Recent Guests

Bethan Higson
Founder, Mother Root (guest)
Mother Root
Episode: Mother Root's £16M Secret Growth Equation | Bethan Higson & Alice Gallsworthy
Alice Gallsworthy
Co-leader, Mother Root (guest)
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Episode: Mother Root's £16M Secret Growth Equation | Bethan Higson & Alice Gallsworthy
Paul Chappie
Managing Partner, Joelson (guest)
Joelson
Episode: Mother Root's £16M Secret Growth Equation | Bethan Higson & Alice Gallsworthy
Sara Wilson
Digital strategist who coined the term digital campfire; works with Nike, Netflix, YouTube, Airstream, Yahoo
Various brands including Nike, Netflix, YouTube, Airstream, Yahoo
Episode: You've Got 'Brand Community' All Wrong says this Leading US Brand Expert
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

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Fiona Fitz
Host of Brand Growth Heroes

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 232 ratings
  • Great help for first-time founder

    As a first-time founder and new to the food & drink industry I’ve found Brand Growth Heroes an invaluable support. The guests are so generous with their knowledge sharing and Fiona seems to find just the right balance between asking about the brand journey as well as the nitty gritty of the business side. A hugely helpful and enjoyable resource. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Egypt50
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • 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 Kingdom4 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 Kingdom5 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 Zealand5 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 Kingdom6 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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You've Got 'Brand Community' All Wrong says this Leading US Brand Expert
Q: How do brands get inside a community and keep it authentic?
Brands should define what they stand for beyond products, identify the target audiences and their transformation needs, then show up with high-value, culturally aligned experiences that speak the language of the community and deliver real changes in identity or lifestyle.
You've Got 'Brand Community' All Wrong says this Leading US Brand Expert
Q: Talk to us about Poppi and McDonald's and what they've done.
Poppi embedded in sororities as a long-term strategy, building strong identity-based relationships that helped it gain recognition and ultimately be acquired; McDonald's built a multi-faceted engagement with Mets fans through IRL moments, social content, partnerships, and creators to sustain relevance.
How Citizens of Soil Is Reinventing Olive Oil
Q: So which retailers are you in as well as the DTC?
They list Waitrose, Ocado, Booths, Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, and numerous independents, highlighting premium retail placements alongside a strong direct-to-consumer club with a high-value subscription.
How Citizens of Soil Is Reinventing Olive Oil
Q: Amazing. And Michael, talk to us a little bit about how your background then, you obviously, what had you done before that you were able to transplant across into the olive oil category?
Michael explains how he observed the craft spirits boom in the US and UK, built Maverick Drinks to bring craft brands to the market, and used those learnings to shape Citizens of Soil's premium, modern olive oil brand by borrowing packaging cues from wine and leveraging a strong distribution mindset.
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.

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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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