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The Small Business Sessions

Enterprise Nation
Childs Farm
Retail
Entrepreneurship
Social Media
Community Building
Planet Organic
Yuup
23 Code Street
Batch LDN
Confidence At Work
Burnout
Ocean Bottle
Dojo Films
Gohenry
Batch London
My Signature Aroma
Candid Studios
Fashion
Global Expansion
See It, Say It, Suit It

The Small Business Sessions is a weekly podcast from the Powering Local Businesses programme, created by Enterprise Nation and EDF Small Business in collaboration with Square.

This series explores the practical steps small businesses can take to grow and thrive – from improving energy efficiency and embracing sustainability to creating a lasting impact in their local communities.

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Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.

In this series, we're speaking to founders and entrepreneurs about the real stories b... more

Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.

In this series, we're speaking to founders and entrepreneurs about the real stories b... more

Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.

In this series, we're speaking to founders and entrepreneurs about the real stories b... more

Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.

This series explores the practical steps small businesses can take to grow and thrive... more

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Renée Elliott
Founder of Planet Organic, pioneer of the UK's organic supermarket movement
Planet Organic
Episode: Renée Elliott on Planet Organic, values-led retail and rescuing a business
Susan Allen
Co-founder of Here We Flo, eco-friendly period care and personal wellness brand
Here We Flo
Episode: Susan Allen, Here We Flo: Getting stocked in major retailers and securing big name investors | Small Business Sessions
Millie Flemington-Clare
Founder of Human Beauty, an inclusive and accessible makeup brand
Human Beauty
Episode: Millie Flemington-Clare, Human Beauty: Winning a £50,000 grant and building an inclusive makeup brand | Small Business Sessions
Dominic Mills
Founder/CEO of Yuup, building a local experiences marketplace
Yuup
Episode: Dominic Mills, Yuup: Building a thriving marketplace of experiences run by small businesses | Small Business Sessions
Ryan Panchoo
Founder of Borough 22, gluten/dairy-free baked goods brand
Borough 22
Episode: Ryan Panchoo, Borough 22: From making doughnuts for his kids to stocked in Selfridges | Small Business Sessions
Daisy Morris
Social media strategist, community builder and bestselling author
Episode: Daisy Morris on creativity, community and finding joy in the messy middle | Founder Fails
Zoë Chapman
Founder of The Whizzer, a portable, eco-friendly toilet
The Whizzer
Episode: Zoë Chapman, The Whizzer: The power of networks and networking in growing a business | Small Business Sessions
Tom Voller
Co-founder of Dojo Films, Global Creative Production Agency
Dojo Films
Episode: Tom Voller on creative chaos, owning mistakes and building with honesty | Founder Fails
Julianne Ponan
Founder of Creative Nature, allergen‑free snack brand
Creative Nature
Episode: Julianne Ponan, Creative Nature: Campaigner and entrepreneur building a successful allergen free snack brand | Small Business Sessions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Designing Beauty That Actually Serves People

    This was a genuinely inspiring conversation. What stood out was the clarity of purpose behind the brand, designing with real people in mind and turning inclusion into a commercial strength, not a side note. Hearing how Millie translated empathy into funding, momentum, and impact is exactly the kind of story founders need. Thank you for sharing a journey that shows how thoughtful design can build both trust and scale.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • The Power of Reframing Beauty

    This was such a refreshing conversation, not about trends or surface ideals, but about human beauty as an expression of identity and lived experience. What really resonated is how Millie and Clare grounded the idea that confidence and self-perception aren’t accessories… they’re the foundation of how we show up in the world. Such an uplifting and empowering discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Impact as the Ultimate Business Strategy

    You and Will Pearson have turned a reusable bottle into a movement, especially powerful was the ripple from design to social impact to circular economics. Showing how business can heal rather than harm is a message the world needs right now. Thank you for elevating the narrative and making purpose profitable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Real entrepreneurs

    Love to hear this podcast. Real people sharing the fascinating highs and the lows of running a business. Not just people on the telly 🐲

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizziepin
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • So insightful!

    Love this podcast! I’m so glad it’s back 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ira.gmbl
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Consistently delivers founder-focused insights with tangible takeaways.
Great host energy and practical storytelling about real-world challenges.
Positive emphasis on resilience, ethics, and community impact.
Clear, actionable lessons for founders and small business owners.
Guests provide relatable, no-nonsense guidance for growing a business.

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Sol Escobar on restoring dignity through clothing choices | The Small Business Retail Sessions
Q: What are the main challenges of starting a business during the 2020 pandemic?
The initial phase felt like a community project with many volunteers; as demand grew, Sol pursued formal pathways like incubators and accelerators to build a sustainable model that could operate as a not-for-profit social enterprise.
Sol Escobar on restoring dignity through clothing choices | The Small Business Retail Sessions
Q: What gave you the idea for Give Your Best?
Sol describes starting from a humanitarian aid mindset during lockdown, realizing the isolation of families and the dire need for clothing, and serendipitously turning a personal donation initiative into a structured, scalable social enterprise.
Camilla Cole on reimagining retail space through art and community | The Small Business Retail Sessions
Q: What's the balance between exhibitions and behind-the-scenes space management at Hypha?
Camilla shares a rough split of 70% exhibitions versus other uses and emphasizes the practical, cost-saving approach that enables landlords to see the long-term value of activations.
Camilla Cole on reimagining retail space through art and community | The Small Business Retail Sessions
Q: Can you tell us about the moment that sparked the idea for Hypha during the pandemic?
Camilla explains the spark came from sidewalk observations during daily walks and imagining if people could see activity through the shop window, which led to the open-call concept and the eventual evolution of Hypha into a nationwide model.
Sam Matanle on redefining the suit through made-to-order fashion | The Small Business Retail Sessions
Q: So, Sam, take us back to the beginning. Where did the idea for Batch first come from?
Sam explains the gap in the market for a casual, versatile suit and the observation that traditional suits were becoming too formal for everyday life, which spurred the idea to create a made-to-order, versatile solution that sits between casual and formal wear.

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A practical, founder-focused show spotlighting small businesses across retail, food & beverage, tech, and services. Episodes often center on building resilient brands, storytelling that drives growth, funding hurdles, and impact-led strategies like sustainability, accessibility, and community engagement. Notable throughlines include crisis storytelling, authentic brand narratives, and mentoring or coaching founders to scale responsibly. The format tends to feature hands-on lessons from real-owner journeys, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways, crowdfunding, wholesale partnerships, and mission-driven business models that balance profitability with social impact.

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Recent guests on The Small Business Sessions include:

1. Renée Elliott
2. Susan Allen
3. Millie Flemington-Clare
4. Dominic Mills
5. Ryan Panchoo
6. Daisy Morris
7. Zoë Chapman
8. Tom Voller

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