The Ripple Impact!

The Ripple Impact Ltd.

What if the smallest moment could create waves of change? Welcome to The Ripple Impact Podcast! Host Laura Barber dives deep with remarkable leaders, brave founders, & disruptive creatives. We uncover untold human stories of innovation, "Wave Makers" whose unexpected moments shaped big ideas & bold action in entrepreneurship & leadership development. Each episode reveals raw insights & sparks that created lasting waves of change. Get honest, inspiring lessons on courage & resilience to fuel your journey. Ready for inspiration for your career or business? Subscribe now! 🌊🎙️✨

  1. 6D AGO

    Beyond Beige Events: Dan Brain on MAD//Fest, Creative Disruption & Distinctive Brands

    What if the problem with events isn’t the content… but the experience? In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber sits down with Dan Brain, co-founder of MAD//Fest, to explore how the events industry got stuck in a cycle of scale over substance and what it takes to break out of it. From launching with £30k and a bold vision, to building one of the UK’s most talked-about marketing festivals, Dan shares the ripple moments, risks and instincts that shaped MAD//Fest into a platform that feels more like a movement than a traditional event. This conversation explores:🌊 Why “beige” events no longer work🌊 The power of creative disruption and distinctive brands🌊 How human experiences are becoming more valuable than ever🌊 Why connection, not just content, drives real impact If you care about building brands, experiences or businesses that people genuinely connect with, this one’s for you. ⁠Laura Barber profile⁠ ⁠Ripple Impact Profile ⁠ Want to work with The Ripple Impact? ⁠contact us here⁠ And if you’re ready to build a brand that people don’t just see but feel, come and work with Laura at The Ripple Impact 🌊 #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing #Branding

    46 min

  2. MAR 18

    From Discomfort to Dialogue: Lee Chambers on Allyship, Leadership & Building Better Workplaces

    In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber speaks with psychologist and founder of Male Allies UK, Lee Chambers, about why allyship is a skill every modern leader must build. From scaling a tech business to losing the ability to walk at 29, to becoming a stay-at-home dad and listening in discomfort at toddler groups, Lee shares the ripple moments that reshaped his life and career. Together they explore: ·     Why allyship is a leadership capability ·     How inclusive leadership improves performance ·     The commercial benefits of navigating difference ·     What most organisations get wrong about inclusion ·     Why discomfort makes you a better listener ·     How to build cultures where everyone can thrive This is a bold, honest and human conversation about resilience, culture, gender dialogue and what the future of leadership really looks like. If you are a founder, senior leader or brand builder who wants to lead with clarity and courage, this episode is essential listening. ⁠Laura Barber profile⁠ ⁠Ripple Impact Profile ⁠ Want to work with The Ripple Impact? Contactus here⁠ #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing #Branding #InclusiveLeadership #MaleAllyship #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture

    49 min

  3. MAR 11

    How To Silence Your Inner Critic: Elaine Atkinson on Confidence, Leadership & Career Alignment

    That voice in your head that says you’re not ready? Let’s talk about it. In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber speaks with executive coach Elaine Atkinson about how to silence your inner critic and reconnect with your instinct, confidence and leadership clarity. From climbing the corporate ladder to walking away from senior leadership at Deloitte, Elaine shares the ripple moments that forced her to question external success and rebuild from the inside out. Inside this conversation: * What the inner critic actually is and why it is so loud* The science behind intuition and gut instinct* How corporate environments reinforce self doubt* Burnout, ambition and misalignment* Practical tools to manage fear in leadership* How to move forward even when you feel uncertain This episode is for ambitious founders, leaders and professionals who want impact without self abandonment. If you have ever asked yourself “Is this it?” or felt stuck between ambition and alignment, this one will land. ⁠Laura Barber profile⁠ ⁠Ripple Impact Profile ⁠ Want to work with The Ripple Impact? ⁠Contactus here⁠ #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing #Branding

    44 min

  4. MAR 4

    Lead Growth or Lose Budget: Lisa Eaton on Marketing as a Growth Engine

    Marketing is not decoration. It is commercial strategy. In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber is joined by Lisa Eaton, founder of Fabric Academy, to explore how marketing can truly drive growth when marketers are trained to think strategically, commercially and confidently. Lisa shares insights on leadership, AI, growth skills, female founders and why human judgement will always matter in brand building. This conversation explores: * Why marketing is still seen as a cost centre * How to activate growth through marketing * Commercial thinking for modern marketers * AI vs human nuance in brand building * Leadership, influence and stakeholder buy-in * Female founders, resilience and raising capital 🎧 Listen now, subscribe for more and join the ripple movement! Laura Barber profile The Ripple Impact profile Contact the The Ripple Impact #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing #Branding #BrandStrategy #CommercialMarketing #Leadership

    48 min

  5. FEB 25

    The Founder Reality: Frankie James on Imposter Syndrome and Building Brave Founder Spaces

    In this episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Laura Barber sits down with Frankie James, Co Founder of Ideas Community and the force behind Ideas Fest. This is a bold and honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes in entrepreneurship. We talk about: * Why founders struggle with imposter syndrome* The emotional reality of stepping down as CEO* Why nobody actually has it all figured out* How Ideas Fest became a space for raw and real conversations* Why AI is reshaping business and why human connection will matter more than ever* How 50 female founders are driving 1,200km across India for impact If you are building a business, navigating leadership, questioning your next move or craving more honest conversations in entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. Listen, follow and share with a founder who needs this reminder today. ⁠Laura Barber profile⁠ ⁠Ripple Impact Profile ⁠ Want to work with The Ripple Impact? Contactus here⁠ #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing #Branding #FounderMindset #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInBusiness #IdeasFest #LeadershipGrowth

    38 min

  6. FEB 18

    Stop Waiting For Permission: Emma Sayle on Power, Backlash & Female Leadership

    Laura Barber, founder of The Ripple Impact, sits down with Emma Sayle, serial entrepreneur, community builder and unapologetic rule-breaker. In this powerful live episode of The Ripple Impact Podcast, Emma shares the human story behind building global communities rooted in belonging, freedom and female empowerment. From founding Killing Kittens to building WeAreX, Emma opens up about leadership, backlash, confidence, ADHD, female founders, and why community matters more than ever. We explore: * Why the future of business is human, not labels * How criticism can be proof you’re onto something * Letting go as a leadership superpower * The real pressure on female founders * Why community and belonging drive lasting impact * Turning bold ideas into movements that scale * And the incredible charity adventure we're embarking on for International Women's Day! Donate here for this incredible cause! This is an honest, energising conversation about leadership, identity, entrepreneurship and building platforms people truly feel part of. 👇 WATCH, LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE CONVERSATIONSubscribe for weekly founder and leadership conversationsComment with your biggest takeaway or ripple momentShare with a founder or leader who needs this 🌊 And if you want to build a brand with soul, clarity and commercial impact, come and work with us at The Ripple Impact. Contact us at: Laura Barber profile The Ripple Impact profile Donate here⁠ to support our Let's Goa adventure #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing #Branding #FemaleFounders #Leadership #Community #Entrepreneurship #LivePodcast

    41 min

  7. FEB 11

    Purpose Before Profit: Mike Turner on Building Bird & Blend, Brand Soul & Resilient Leadership

    Mike Turner, Co-Founder of Bird & Blend Tea Company, joins host Laura Barber for a live Ripple Impact podcast packed with real founder honesty. Mike shares how he and his co-founder built Bird & Blend into a cult challenger brand, why they put people before profit, how purpose shaped every decision, and what it really takes to scale without losing your soul. From resilience and leadership to values, B Corp, culture and customer experience, this episode is a powerful reminder that brands with heart don’t happen by accident. If you’re a founder, brand leader or building something that matters, you’ll love this one. Laura Barber profile Ripple Impact Profile Want to work with The Ripple Impact? contact us here #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing#Branding #PurposeDriven #Founders #BrandStrategy

    42 min

  8. FEB 4

    The Whole Marketer: Abby Dixon on Burnout, Growth and the Future of Marketing Teams on The Ripple Impact podcast

    Marketing is changing fast. Burnout is rising. Budgets are tightening. Expectations are exploding. In this deeply honest Ripple Impact conversation, Laura Barber is joined by Abby Dixon, founder of The Whole Marketeer, award-winning marketing leader, coach, author, and podcast host, to explore what is really happening inside marketing teams right now. They dive into:• Why marketing has shifted from support function to growth engine• The burnout signals leaders are missing• What high-performing teams actually need to thrive• Why fulfilment drives performance• The leadership gaps forming in modern marketing• Abby’s sun-lounger epiphany that sparked her whole-person approach This episode is for anyone leading brands, building teams, or questioning the future of marketing. 🎧 Listen now and share with a wave maker who needs this conversation Laura Barber's Profile Ripple Impact Profile The Whole Marketer #TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing#Branding #MarketingLeadership #Burnout #TheWholeMarketeer

    48 min
See All (45)

Trailer

About

What if the smallest moment could create waves of change? Welcome to The Ripple Impact Podcast! Host Laura Barber dives deep with remarkable leaders, brave founders, & disruptive creatives. We uncover untold human stories of innovation, "Wave Makers" whose unexpected moments shaped big ideas & bold action in entrepreneurship & leadership development. Each episode reveals raw insights & sparks that created lasting waves of change. Get honest, inspiring lessons on courage & resilience to fuel your journey. Ready for inspiration for your career or business? Subscribe now! 🌊🎙️✨

Information

  • Creator
    The Ripple Impact Ltd.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Ripple Impact Ltd.
  • Show Website
    The Ripple Impact!

You Might Also Like