This week I travel by bicycle (and up a very large hill) to meet the fabulous Brewing Brothers, Ned and Charlie Braxton at their sparkly new brewery up on the Ridge in Hastings. They talk about their first job as publicans, managing their family owned pub in East Sussex and the fondness they have for those formative years, where they made many mistakes but had so much fun…

In this episode I meet Jen and Hayley from Plant the Seed and exciting new vegan food company based in Hastings. We talk about the rise of veganism and the challenges that being vegan brings. Starting their business in lockdown and moving to the sea from Hastings.

In this episode I meet Michael Wooton from Judges bakery, we talk about what it is like to be the custodian of one of the oldest bakeries in the country which started baking loaves in 1826, why he fell in love with bread, how to make the perfect sourdough and the special culture and community that Hastings old town has.

In this episode I meet Corie and Griffen from 1 Society, a mens grooming company based in Hastings. We talk about how they have both overcome personal difficulties in their life to create a business which is fun and works for them

Giles Perrin joins me to talk about his career in education, setting up a school and buying his local greengrocers. Why he loves spending his days off working in the shop and how he is a master of winging in.

Ed Johnstone talks about finding inspiration from life in Argentina to start his mobile food business. Ed talks about the importance of provenance in providing relationships between consumers and the food they eat. We also discuss how he stays conencted to why he started his business.

In this episode I speak with Francisco about his street food business Machi’s Barbecue, a traditional Argentine Asado in the heart of London. We talk about why Aregentine beef is the best in the world, his career in food and the Civil service and finally all things Chimichurri!

Olga Mamonova talks about growing up in communist Russia and opening Kino Teatr an arts venue making it the cultural heartbeat of the area.

I speak to Hassan about growing up in Egypt and coming to the UK where he followed his energy to to become and entrepreneur.

I speak to Imogen about changing career, becoming a published author and starting her copywriting business during lockdown.

Mia Preston recently opened her latest business venture Pod Central, a Japanese style compact hotel in the heart of St Leonards.

Mary talks about creating her new business just when she wanted to, her passion for Asian flavour and what it means to her running her own business.

I spoke with Nicki about how she started a business from her passions and how it has been a personal journey for her to finding a business she loves.

Lisa talks about how she built a thriving health brand, making it a family & community business and getting on with it.

Hayley talks about her passion for live events, how Instagram has helped her build a following and collaborations to create new offerings.

Penny talks about discovering her passion for beauty when she was 6, working through family resistance & finding her creative flow through painting.