Episodes
Join Angellica for part four of our special Team GB series as she talks to Beth Tweddle. The world champion and Olympic gymnastics medallist discusses her transferable skills and the highs and lows of starting a business. Follow Beth Tweddle: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bethtweddlenews1/ X - https://twitter.com/bethtweddlenews/ Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily...
Published 08/06/24
Published 08/06/24
Join Angellica Bell in conversation with Deji Akande, founder of Gateway Sports talent agency. Deji dives into his journey to success, and the sacrifices he’s made to start his own business. Listen to Deji share his tips and tricks on how to establish yourself in the world of sports & entertainment.  Follow Deji Akande: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dakanz LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dakande Gateway - https://www.gateway-sports.com/ Please note that the views and information have...
Published 07/30/24
Join Angellica Bell as she speaks with Alice Dearing, Team GB’s first black, female Olympic swimmer. Alice shares her journey to the games, the triumphs, and the subsequent challenges that come with planning for the future. She discusses her work with the Black Swimming Association and her new venture, SYWM as she continues to make waves in and out of the pool. Follow Alice Dearing: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alicedearingx/ Linkedin -...
Published 07/23/24
In this episode host Angellica Bell speaks to Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic champion and more recently an investor and business founder. Chris and Angellica discuss a variety of topics including ventures with Skarper, Hoy Bikes and his children’s novels. They also talk about Chris’s athlete’s mindset and how this propelled him forward in the business world. Follow Sir Chris Hoy: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrishoy1/?hl=en X - https://twitter.com/chrishoy?lang=en Please note that...
Published 07/16/24
Serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk joins Angellica Bell for this special episode. Gary is Chairman of holding company VaynerX and CEO of advertising agency VaynerMedia and here he talks freely about accountability, embracing discomfort, his healthy relationship with losing and much more. Open your ears for Gary Vee! Follow Gary & VaynerX: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/?hl=en  Instagram -...
Published 02/06/24
With Angellica Bell in the final episode of the season, is Flight Story co-counder, Oliver Yonchev. From early career ambitions in sports and music to his entrepreneurial journey in marketing, Oliver is proof that curiosity and hardwork pay off. Other topics piquing Angellica's interest are his optimism for AI, the importance of workplace culture and learning good leadership. Follow Oliver Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliveryonchev/ Please note that the views and information have...
Published 11/14/23
Joining Angellica in this episode is Alex Rico-Lloyd. Co-founder of the now international Bike Club, Alex has done it all, starting as a side-hustle, quitting her job, seeing the business through rounds of investment and has now successfully exited. For a raw and honest conversation about going into business, listen up. Follow Alex: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aricolloyd/ Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views...
Published 11/07/23
TOWIE star turned fashion titan, Tommy Mallet joins Angellica Bell to discuss his business story. Tommy truly opens up about criticism he's faced, having the right mindset and how he has used his ADHD to drive his business to worldwide success. If you’re thinking about turning a passion into a profitable business, listen up! Follow Tommy and Mallet London: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mallet_london/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tommy_mallet/ Please note that the views and...
Published 10/31/23
This week joining Angellica Bell are Simmer Eats co-founders and brothers, Simmy and Jhai Dhillon. After both supplying friends and teammates with home cooked meals, Simmy decided to capitalise at university by selling to students. Originally a side-project to help with employment, the brothers have now gone all in creating a ready-to-heat and eat business that puts flavour first, which now serves customers up and down the country. Follow Simmer Eats: Instagram -...
Published 10/24/23
Joining Angellica Bell in this episode is Gynelle Leon, founder of Prick London, who traded in a secure job to go after a business idea she was truly passionate about. Gynelle is proof that it’s never too late and that a great idea plus hardwork and determination can bring you a fulfilling career. Follow Prick London: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prickldn/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gl25081985/ Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or...
Published 10/17/23
Joining our host Angellica Bell is none other than Sharmadean Reid - entrepreneurial powerhouse, founder of WAH Nails and more recently, TheStack.World. Sharmadean’s mission is to level the playing field for women, both in business and beyond. If you’re looking to create a business that empowers others, listen in. Follow The Stack World: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestack.world/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestackworld/ Please note that the views and information...
Published 10/10/23
Do you want to know how to scale your business with the powers of social media? On this episode, our host Angellica Bell is joined by Brad and Sam, better known as The Bald Builders. They have gone through many ups and downs to build their business empire and believe every obstacle has ended up a blessing. Strap in for a truly unique episode. Follow The Bald Builders: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/baldbuildersandfriends Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebaldbuilders/ Please note...
Published 10/03/23
Host Angellica Bell is joined by Charlotte Ashley, a farmer from Cumbria who rose to fame documenting her everyday life on the farm. From debunking misconceptions to truly finding her calling, Charlotte reveals all about falling into her profession and making it a business success. Follow Charlotte: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@charlotteashleyfarm TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@charlotteashleyfarm Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved...
Published 07/25/23
Joining host Angellica this week is none other than Delhicious Body. An Indian-inspired beauty brand taking the industry by storm. From humble beginnings starting in their family home, Zara and Zak are now conquering the beauty world with their products filling shelves of some of the UK's largest retailers. If you want to know how to capitalise on a space in a market, plus nail your image on social, listen up. Follow Delhicious Body: Instagram -...
Published 07/18/23
Host Angellica Bell speaks to former elite rugby professional Grayson Hart, who turned a troublesome period in his career into an opportunity to start a business, Puresport. From tackling feelings of imposter syndrome to taking inspiration from his sporting career, Grayson truly opens up about what life is like shifting into the world of business. Follow Puresport: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/puresport/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/puresportclubs YouTube -...
Published 07/11/23
In this episode, Kiera and Aimie Lawlor-Skillen of Feel Good Club talk about the self-doubt that has come and gone throughout their business journey. They show how starting as a joyful social account led to a sizeable, loyal community and thriving business. Other topics include how to be a good leader, the importance of honesty with employees and how a simple purposeful business idea can drive opportunity. Follow Feel Good Club: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearefeelgoodclub TikTok...
Published 07/04/23
Join Angellica Bell as she speaks to Josephine Philips, founder of SOJO. They discuss a range of topics, from the weighty expectation that comes after raising capital, to the changing behaviours of customers. Follow Josephine and SOJO: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sojo.uk/  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-philips/  Website - https://www.sojo.uk/  Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in...
Published 06/27/23
Join Mesha Moinirad as we delve into the challenges faced while living with chronic illnesses. Mesha shares his inspiring story of how he turned his adversity into a thriving business that has changed his life. Follow Mesha Moinirad: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrcolitiscrohns TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.colitiscrohns YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MrColitisCrohns Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views...
Published 06/20/23
Marisa Poster and Teddie Levenfiche are the owners of PerfectTed. When they walked through the Dragons’ Den doors and received offers from all five Dragons, it seemed they had made it. But it wasn’t all plain sailing. They had trials and tribulations from the get-go… Follow PerfectTed: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfecttedenergy/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@perfecttedenergy  Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence. Please note that the...
Published 06/13/23
Josh White, the Co-Founder of CanO Water, has not only had to tackle the plastic problem to build his brand, but also developed a ‘challenger’ mindset to stand out against the competition. On the show Josh dives into how he stayed resilient during the crazy journey it took to become the world's first mass market, canned water alternative. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence. Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or...
Published 02/14/23
Having worked at Badoo and Bumble, Michelle Kennedy is an expert at building digital communities. She’s currently empowering a community of 1.6 million women with her app, Peanut.  Hear why Michelle thinks it’s so important for businesses to be driven by purpose and discover how your business could unlock growth through its purpose. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence. Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved...
Published 02/07/23
As businesses across the UK continue to face uncertain times, we’re joined by prolific entrepreneur Timothy Armoo. Timothy (known as ‘Timo’ ) co-founded Fanbytes during university, connecting brands with Gen-Z in a truly authentic way. After five years of steady growth, he sold the business in a deal worth tens of millions. On this episode Timo shares some of the tactics for growth that he employed building his company Fanbytes – tactics that could help your business navigate the choppy...
Published 01/31/23
Sarah Willingham, a serial investor and former Dragon discusses what your next steps should be after securing your investment.  Her own business Nightcap PLC went from strength to strength in the pandemic, so Sarah has valuable insight on how business owners could grow their investor relationships. She also shares what she looks for from investors on Dragons Den.  Listen now for insights that could help you grow your business with confidence. Please note that the views and information have...
Published 01/24/23
Steven Bartlett gives us a raw insight into his incredible journey to becoming one of the UK’s most prolific entrepreneurs and serial investors on BBC’s Dragons Den, a bestselling author, and the host of The Diary Of A CEO podcast. Host, Angellica Bell, unpacks how he overcame procrastination and embraced risks, to achieve personal and business growth. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence. Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed,...
Published 01/17/23