Women's Business

Nicky Denson-Elliott
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Nicky Denson-Elliott talks to a host of women about their career paths, from early memories of work through careers advice (or lack of it), and first jobs, up to present day. With all their insight and learnings along the way, these conversations are designed to both inspire and empower women in their own career journeys.

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  1. 5d ago

    #127: Pioneering Beauty with Millie Kendall OBE: From Ruby & Millie to British Beauty Council

    Remember Ruby and Millie? This is that Millie! AKA Millie Kendall OBE, beauty entrepreneur and founder of the British Beauty Council. In this episode Millie talks to me about growing up in her hairdresser father’s salon, her rebellious school years, and building a career by focusing on communications, marketing, formulation, and packaging after realising she couldn’t cut hair. She discusses launching Shu Uemura, Aveda and Tweezerman in the UK, co-creating Ruby & Millie with innovations like tool-attached products and a premium-to-mass distribution model that was pioneering in the industry. We also discuss Millie's desire to found the British Beauty Council, which she did in in 2018 - to give a £28bn sector a unified voice, improve its reputation, and drive transparency and sustainability through research and initiatives. Millie is a giant of her industry with loads of insight - enjoy! Find The British Beauty Council here Find Millie's website here Join me on Instagram here --------- This episode is supported by Merry People - THE best ankle welly boots around. Warm, comfortable, and stylish, I wear mine every day in Autumn and Winter and not just when it's raining! Merry People NEVER discount. Their boots are priced fairly and consistently so there’s no buyer’s remorse. Let this ringing endorsement from me be the sign you've waited for - these are boots to buy and wear forever! Grab yours here

    #127: Pioneering Beauty with Millie Kendall OBE: From Ruby & Millie to British Beauty Council

  2. Sep 27

    #126: The Psychology Mum on Tips for Managing Burnout and Beyond with Dr Emma Hepburn

    This week I speak to clinical psychologist and illustrator Dr. Emma Hepburn - known best as The Psychology Mum online. Emma is a trusted mental health voice for many who uses her hand-drawn illustrations to simplify complex matters of the brain Emma shares early influences on work, her path from architecture to psychology, and describes when she started using simple drawings to communicate complex ideas, including how the “capacity cup” analogy emerged in a community brain injury group and later went viral online, leading to wider recognition and book deals. Emma discusses her own pandemic-era burnout, and talks us through the symptoms of clinical burnout, plus her strategies for recovering. Loads of tangible takeaways in this one. Find Emma's Instagram here The woman Emma shouted out was Dr Emma Svanberg AKA Mumologist Don't forget to join the conversation with me here -------- This episode is supported by Merry People - THE best ankle welly boots around. Warm, comfortable, and stylish, I wear mine every day in Autumn and Winter and not just when it's raining! Merry People NEVER discount. Their boots are priced fairly and consistently so there’s no buyer’s remorse. Let this ringing endorsement from me be the sign you've waited for - these are boots to buy and wear forever! Grab yours here

    #126: The Psychology Mum on Tips for Managing Burnout and Beyond with Dr Emma Hepburn

  3. Sep 25 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    The Confidence Project 011: Belonging Confidence with Leila Ainge

    Join me and Leila Ainge as we delve into belonging confidence and imposter phenomenon https://www.leilaainge.co.uk/

    The Confidence Project 011: Belonging Confidence with Leila Ainge

  4. Sep 20

    #125: Lessons in Launching A Challenger Brand in a Crowded Marketplace with Tish Carless

    My guest this week is Tish Carless, co-founder of Picoso, a spiced non-alcoholic drinks brand inspired by her years in Mexico City and Madrid and her decision to stop drinking at 26. Tish shares early work influences, and discusses the social dynamics of sobriety and how a lack of exciting alcohol-free options helped spark Picoso with co-founder Tom, a drinker. We discuss starting a drinks brand with no prior experience - from developing flavours to funding the first products, and their strategy to launch in hospitality before retail, securing listings including Selfridges and Whole Foods along the way. A really interesting and honest discussion with lots of insight for founders. Find Picoso online here Find them on Instagram here Tish shouted out Lucy Georgia, founder of Sonny Eyewear Join the conversation with me on Instagram here ------------- This episode is supported by Merry People - THE best ankle welly boots around. Warm, comfortable, and stylish, I wear mine every day in Autumn and Winter and not just when it's raining! Merry People NEVER discount. Their boots are priced fairly and consistently so there’s no buyer’s remorse. Let this ringing endorsement from me be the sign you've waited for - these are boots to buy and wear forever! Grab yours here

    #125: Lessons in Launching A Challenger Brand in a Crowded Marketplace with Tish Carless

  5. Sep 13

    Beyond Mindset: How Brain Infrastructure Influences Success With Natalie McKenzie

    My guest today is Natalie McKenzie, brain specialist and founder of BIS Services where she supports people suffering from brain injuries. Natalie discusses her whole journey, from studying psychology, and entering brain injury rehab after landing a charity role, then later launching BIS overnight when the charity collapsed, ultimately growing the company to 82 employees across the UK. She explains how modern overstimulation, screens, notifications, task switching, and decision fatigue drain cognitive resources and contribute to burnout, which can impair executive function, memory, sleep, and long-term brain health. Natalie distinguishes brain “infrastructure” from mindset, outlines using cognitive assessments and her COGS method with entrepreneurs, and gets into some tips and strategies to support anyone who wants to optimise their brain and minimise the impact of constant information bombardment! Find Natalie on Instagram here Find Natalie's website here Natalie shouted out Dr Louise Newson Join the conversation with me on Instagram here ---------- This episode is supported by Merry People - THE best ankle welly boots around. Warm, comfortable, and stylish, I wear mine every day in Autumn and Winter and not just when it's raining! Merry People NEVER discount. Their boots are priced fairly and consistently so there’s no buyer’s remorse. Let this ringing endorsement from me be the sign you've waited for - these are boots to buy and wear forever! Grab yours here

    Beyond Mindset: How Brain Infrastructure Influences Success With Natalie McKenzie

  6. Sep 6

    #123: From Chief Snowflake to Becoming The Funny Mummy with Alyssa Kyria

    We're baaaaack with a banger! And my guest this week is Alyssa Kyria, AKA The Funny Mummy on Instagram. We talk all about Alyssa's path, from her early aspirations to be an actress, to becoming a comedian and entrepreneur. We discuss growing up with hardworking parents, Alyssa's early determination to perform, and the harsh realities of acting auditions, including creative self-promotion and low-paid jobs. She shifted into comedy for more control, performing characters and paid cabaret. After becoming a mum, she co-founded Bring Your Own Baby Comedy to create daytime, baby-welcoming shows for parents, which grew organically to 27 venues and provided connection and relief for mothers. This is a great conversation about innovation, resilience, spotting a gap in the market, and laughing through it all - lessons for everyone! Find Alyssa on Instagram here Alyssa shouted out friend of the pod Alison Perrry Join me on Instagram here ------------- This episode is supported by Merry People - THE best ankle welly boots around. Warm, comfortable, and stylish, I wear mine every day in Autumn and Winter and not just when it's raining! Merry People NEVER discount. Their boots are priced fairly and consistently so there’s no buyer’s remorse. Let this ringing endorsement from me be the sign you've waited for - these are boots to buy and wear forever! Grab yours here

    #123: From Chief Snowflake to Becoming The Funny Mummy with Alyssa Kyria

  7. Aug 9 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    The Confidence Project 010: Boundary Confidence

    In this episodes we talk all things boundaries and my guest is Laura Styles who you can find here: https://mindful-generation.com/

    The Confidence Project 010: Boundary Confidence

  8. Jul 14 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    The Confidence Project 009: Embodied Confidence

    I think this is my favourite episode yet?! Join me and the wondrous ⁠Emma While⁠ for a deep dive into embodied confidence. This conversation changed my brain chemistry.

    The Confidence Project 009: Embodied Confidence
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About

Nicky Denson-Elliott talks to a host of women about their career paths, from early memories of work through careers advice (or lack of it), and first jobs, up to present day. With all their insight and learnings along the way, these conversations are designed to both inspire and empower women in their own career journeys.

Information

  • Creator
    Nicky Denson-Elliott
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicky Denson-Elliott
  • Show Website
    Women's Business
  • Provider
    Nicola Elliott

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