We are BACK! With our usual host Scarlett taking some much deserved maternity time off, Laura Jackson will be looking after the series! We kick off with Rikke Rosenlund, founder of "Borrow My Doggy. Alongside telling us about her business journey she gives some great tips for finding investment, tells us why community should be at the heart of business and more. Twitter/Instagram: @BorrowMyDoggy Website: BorrowMyDoggy.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Secrets of the Side Hustle is coming BACK for Series 4 on the 20th of May. Watch this space for all the inspiring, advice-filled conversations with some truly exceptional female founders to come. Subscribe now!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The founder of The Frugality started documenting outfits and shopping tips on her personal blog and then Instagram alongside her job as a fashion assistant, and then it became a sustainable venture in its own right. This is her story http://thesundaytimes.co.uk/sidehustle   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can you get a business off the ground when you’re still working a full-time job? The inspiring founder of a book subscription box that showcases underrepresented groups, who is also chief operating officer at co-working space the Brew, shares how she makes it work   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The founder of the contraception review website The Lowdown talks managing your workload, market research and how Covid-19 has impacted access to contraception   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The professor of computer science shares her advice on dealing with unsupportive colleagues, uplifting women in tech and making the most of incubators and accelerators   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachel Shapey – founder of the award-winning website I Can Compose, which teaches young people about music composition – talks networking, niche markets and how to stay focused when going through personal issues   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam and Scarlett talk branding, rebranding and creating a USP   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey discuss getting ahead in the fashion industry, working with friends and setting up a business “on a shoestring budget”   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The founder of money saving app Cashmere talks getting into fintech and why your “circle” is so important   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The entrepreneur behind Binibamba, known for its luxury sheepskin buggy liners, talks dealing with disaster, being a working mum and how Instagram has changed business forever   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The broadcaster and founder of supper club Hoste talks pursuing your passion, staying authentic and the true meaning of success.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a sneak peek at what's coming up in Series 3 of Secrets of the Side Hustle...   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The founder of Proper snacks discusses how grief shaped her career and being comfortable with failure. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The author and founder of The Early Hour on freelancing as a mum of three, learning from your mistakes and how to have a healthy relationship with social media For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Zoe Proctor and Laura Johnson are the founders of Zebedee, a modelling agency for people with disabilities and visible differences. In this episode, they discuss diversity in fashion and why you should embrace emotion at work.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The founder of curly haircare brand Bouclème talks therapy, embracing her natural curls, and why "slow growth" is her business model of choice. Photography credit: Marc Sethi/@marcsethi/www.marcsethi.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In series two, episode two, the founders of ethical lingerie brand Lara Intimates discuss the four-day working week and harnessing the power of social media  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Hellen Bowey is the founder of Alcove, which provides intelligent care technology for older and disabled adults. In series 2 episode 1, she discusses every step of building a business - and why you shouldn’t strive for perfection. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In the last episode of the series, Scarlett Russell meets Joanna Payne, founder and director of Marguerite, a network for women and non-binary people who work in the arts. Scarlett and Joanna discuss how to orchestrate an event on a budget, the power of being thick-skinned and why we need more diversity in the art world. 

Scarlett Russell meets Sophie Beresiner, former beauty director at Elle and founder of the luxury candles brand No.22 Candles. The fifth episode of our new series touches on time management, going it alone and how to make an impact as an intern. 

Scarlett Russell meets Holly Simpson, founder of the luxury dog accessories brand Teddy Maximus. Episode four touches on spotting a gap in the market, how to deal with scrutiny and the value of vulnerability in business.  Brought to you by The Sunday Times Style & Sponsored by Benefit Cosmetics UK

Scarlett Russell meets Gabby Edlin, founder of Bloody Good Period, which provides menstrual products for people who can't afford them. Episode three touches on intersectional feminism, how to build a brand and the women who inspire her.

Scarlett Russell meets Kim Ngo, who went from being a chartered accountant and maths teacher to founding a fitness platform with over 15,000 followers on Instagram. Episode two of our new series touches on body diversity, pursuing your passion and how to de-emotionalise when sh**t hits the fan. 

Scarlett Russell meets Abadesi Osunsade, who quit her job at a start-up to found a networking platforming for women in STEM. Episode one of our new series touches on impostor syndrome, diversity in tech and the importance of rest.