We’ve had an eclectic range of women feature on series five of Secrets of the Side Hustle, and they all had one thing in common- a drive to create something they are passionate about. But how did they do it? In this special episode Scarlett Russell takes you through the best advice shared from our female founders, tackling some of the most sought after questions that all aspiring entrepreneurs want the answers for.      Follow The Sunday Times...

Scarlett Russell chats to Sharon Chuter, founder of UOMA the beauty brand which creates a makeup range that is forward thinking, radical and uncompromising- an inclusive range suitable for all skin tones.   Listed by Women’s Wear Daily as one of the 50 most forward-thinking executives shaping the future of the beauty industry, Nigerian born Sharon Chuter, is a rebel with a cause and on a mission to go off the well beaten path to redefine the rules of inclusivity and diversity.    Sharon talks...

Scarlett Russell chats to Mariam Jimoh, founder of the online supermarket delivering African and Caribbean food straight to your door.    Mariam launched the business as a side hustle while working as an investment banker and, in just two years since it launched, Oja has 5,000 daily users browsing the range of 1,500 multicultural products.   Mariam talks about the importance of being a purpose driven company, why founders need to find time to focus on themselves and she shares her advice on...

Scarlett Russell chats to Venetia Archer, founder of Ruuby, the app for booking luxury beauty treatments where therapists come to you. That’s anything from a massage to a manicure in the comfort of your own home, via the click on a button.   Venetia launched Ruuby in 2016 and now, 6 years on, customers have booked over 200,000 appointments through the app and Ruuby has raised £2.5 million from backers including the former CEO of Bulgari.   Venetia talks about how she overcame teething issues...

Scarlett Russell chats to Charlotte Williams, founder of the London-based marketing agency SevenSix.    SevenSix Agency celebrates, supports and gives a huge platform to diverse influencers, Charlotte’s direct response to the lack of diversity and representation within the advertising and influencer marketing industries.    Charlotte talks about the importance of having a strong network of contacts to jump start your side hustle, why influencers are here to stay and she shares how taking a...

Scarlett Russell chats to Chloe Macintosh, one of the founders of Made.com, who's latest venture isn't for the fainthearted. KAMA, is a sex education and training app, promising to improve your wellness via your sex life.   Chloe talks about her journey so far with KAMA and what she has learnt from being a founder for two very different companies. From discussing the value of working for someone else before being an entrepreneur, to sharing tips on how to avoid burn out, plus Chloe reveals...

Scarlett Russell chats to Vanessa Vallely, the founder of WeAreTheCity, the network organisation supporting women in business.    Vanessa talks about how she approached her boss- when she worked in banking- on starting her side hustle, why she went to business school at 38 years old and she shares her advice on how to overcome setbacks.    Find out more about WeAreTheCity here…   instagram.com/wearethecity_hq/ wearethecity.com   Follow The Sunday Times...

Scarlett Russell chats to Sasha Ellese, the founder of Nala’s Baby, the natural 0 rated clean baby skin and hair care range.   Sasha talks about how she conquered her imposter syndrome of setting up a multi million pound business in two years, why she doesn’t think you need a big social media presence to start a successful business and she shares her advice on how to keep calm when pitching to retail giants.    Find out more about Nala’s Baby...

Scarlett Russell chats to Abbie Roden, the founder of Amie, the wine brand made for friends by friends.   Abbie talks about the challenges of starting a side hustle during lockdown, how she juggles two businesses and why marketing is the key ingredient to building a successful brand.   Find out more about Amie here…   instagram.com/drinkamie/ https://drinkamie.com/   Follow The Sunday Times Style:   instagram.com/theststyle/ twitter.com/TheSTStyle   To get more of The Times and The Sunday...

Scarlett Russell chats to Nicola Elliott, the founder of NEOM, the luxury wellbeing products to help you sleep better, stress less, boost your energy or lift your mood.   Nicola talks about the challenges of starting a wellness company in a time when organic products weren’t trending, why she values work experience as much as getting your GCSE’s and she reflects on some of the problems NEOM faces which she likes to call a typical ‘Tuesday morning’.    Find out more about NEOM...

Scarlett Russell chats to Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder of By Rotation, the fashion rental app dubbed as the ‘Airbnb of retail' that has grown into a six-figure business in less than two years.    Eshita talks about where she found the courage to leave her lucrative job in finance, why it’s important to have a good PR agency supporting you and how she reacted when a rival business attempted to sue her.   Find out more about By Rotation...

Series 5 of Secrets of the Side Hustle is here! On this first episode back Scarlett Russell - entertainment editor for The Sunday Times Style- speaks to Lily Jones, the founder of Lily Vanilli, the bakery brand that went from selling baked goods on a stall in Shoreditch, to creating bespoke cakes for A-list celebrities and brands across the globe. Lily talks about how she persevered through two financial crashes, the mistake she early on which nearly ended her business and why Instagram is...

Secrets of the Side Hustle is back with a new series! Scarlett Russell - entertainment editor for The Sunday Times Style - will be getting the lowdown from inspiring female founders on what it really takes to turn your passion into your career whilst pocketing nuggets of advice along the way. Make sure to hit that follow button now, wherever you get your podcasts, so that you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our final episode of this series! Time really does fly when you're having fun... And as a special treat we have an absolute icon with us on the show! Jewellery designer Rosh Mahtani spoke about the 14th century poem inspired her whole brand, the importance of having sustainability at the very heart of your business, plus why social media means anyone can build a brand and connect to an audience. Visit the Alighieri Jewellery website Follow Alighieri Jewellery on Instagram Follow The...

Sarah Bell, the founder of luxury candle company "Evermore London" who joins Laura today. They get right into the nitty gritty of what it takes to build a candle company (hint, wax everywhere), why sustainability should be at the core of your businesses and the importance of never giving up. Find out more about Evermore London ...on Instagram ...on their website Follow The Sunday Times Style https://www.instagram.com/theststyle/ https://twitter.com/TheSTStyle To get more of The...

It's the turn of Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut, the social media network made for women and mothers. She spoke to Laura about how we can help more female founders when it comes to raising investment, the challenges in setting up a social media network and how to run a successful business that makes no money... Learn more about Peanut on... The website Facebook Instagram Follow The Sunday Times Style https://www.instagram.com/theststyle/ https://twitter.com/TheSTStyle To...

Laura speaks with LYMA founder Lucy Goff for this episode. They talk about tearing up the rule book, choosing investors that believe in your vision and managing the work/life juggle. Find out more about LYMA here... https://lyma.life/ https://www.instagram.com/lymalife/ Follow The Sunday Times Style https://www.instagram.com/theststyle/ https://twitter.com/TheSTStyle To get more of The Times and The Sunday Times, visit thetimes.co.uk/secretsofthesidehustle   See...

We're going a little spicy with this episode, as Laura sits down with Self & More founder Poppy Lepora. They talk about Poppy's plans to shake up the sex-toy industry by creating a fully inclusive brand, using social media to connect with your customers and more. You can visit Self & More's website here. You can also give them a follow on Instagram. Follow The Sunday Times Style https://www.instagram.com/theststyle/ https://twitter.com/TheSTStyle To get more of The Times and...

It's Ellie Brown, founder of vegan cheese brand "Kinda Co" who sits down with Laura today. They talk about everything from why losing dairy doesn't mean losing taste, the ups and downs of running a business from your living room, and why it's so important to trust your gut feeling. You can try some of Ellie's delicious cheeses for yourself! Or you can follow the business on Instagram. Follow The Sunday Times...

We're half way through the series already! But don't worry as there's loads more inspiring female founders to come... This episode sees co-founder of "Oh Mumma", Shannon Barrie, talking about balancing life at home with life at work, the power of social media advertising and why branding is everything... https://ohmumma.com/ Follow Oh Mumma on Instagram Follow The Sunday Times Style https://www.instagram.com/theststyle/ https://twitter.com/TheSTStyle To get more of The Times and...

This time, Laura is joined by Tessa Clarke, co-founder of food-sharing app OLIO. Loved by Duchess of Sussex, Mehgan Markle, this incredible company has already helped give away millions portions of food and saved countless litres of water. Laura finds out how OLIO did it, plus they talk profit with purpose, how to embrace the "lean start-up" model, tips for getting investment as a female-founded company and more... Follow OLIO...

For this episode, Laura speaks with Avila Chidume, who founded diverse and inclusive greeting cards company; Avila Diana. They cover everything from turning your passion into profit, why listening to mum's advice isn't always the best idea, plus Pharrell sliding into your DMs... You can see some of Avila's beautiful designs for yourself here. https://aviladiana.com/ https://www.instagram.com/avila.diana/ Follow The Sunday Times...

More inspirational female founders! This time, Laura sat down with Five Dot Botanics founder (and contender for World's Busiest Person)- Zaffrin O'Sullivan. They talk through the "idea to product" process, how to scale your business and how to stay on top of both your professional and personal time. You can see Zaffrin's products for herself on her website or follow them on instagram. https://www.fivedotbotanics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fivedotbotanics/ Follow The Sunday Times...

Laura Jackson sits down with Natalie Manima, who makes the gorgeously eye-catching, bright print homeware products with her brand "Bespoke Binny". They talk turning your hobby into a career, building relationships with other businesses as well as why mum is always the best place to go for help.... You can check out Natalie's products for yourself at her website or give her a follow on Instagram Here's some of those businesses Natalie mentioned too: Kazvare Made It Bowe Skincare Y Fit...