The Podcast
Season Two is here!
Join me in The Artisan Founder Podcast where I meet more pioneering creative founders.
Discover what inspired my guests to start their business, learn about their creations and be inspired by their valuable insights and lessons.
-Lyndsey James, Host
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SEASON TWO IS HERE
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July 2025
S2 E2
Secret Linen Store
WITH Molly Freshwater
In this episode, I learn about B Corp certification and how to build an ethical business, with Textile Designer and co founder of Secret Linen Store, Molly Freshwater.
JUNE 2025
S2 E1
Lovingly Artisan Bakery
WITH CATHERINE CONNOR
In this episode, I meet Catherine Connor, co-founder of the Lovingly Artisan bakery, in Cumbria. Together with her husband Aidan Monks, they have built a business rooted in care — for their craft, for their customers, and for the ingredients they use.
APRIL 2025
S1 E12
She Grows Veg
WITH KATE COTTERILL
In this episode I meet Kate, co-founder of She Grows Veg, an heirloom seed company who grow and harvest colourful easy-to-grow vegetable seeds. We talk about marketing and how building a community of growers has helped their business thrive.
MARCH 2025
S1 E11
Fitzbillies
WITH Alison Wright
In this episode, I meet Alison Wright, the owner of iconic Cambridge based bakery – Fitzbillies. Alison shares how sentimental childhood memories of the bakery led to the purchase and successful re-launch many years later, and the legacy of wonder that she hopes to leave for future generations.
FEBRUARY 2025
S1 E10
Nick Kary
WITH Nick Kary
In this inspiring episode, I meet author of Material, and renowned Woodworker Nick Kary. We discuss some of the wonderful artisans he met when writing his book, the joy of natural materials, and ponder what it means to be an artisan and to work with your hands.
January 2025
S1 E9
Evolve Organic Beauty
WITH Laura Rudoe
In this episode I meet Laura Rudoe, the founder of Evolve Organic Beauty who shares her 15 year story so far. We talk about bringing production back in-house, the importance of organic skincare and how Evolve are navigating the challenges of fast growth while remaining artisan.
December 2024
S1 E8
Dunnet Bay Distillery
WITH Martin Murray
In this episode, I meet Martin Murray, co-founder of Dunnet Bay Distillery. We dive into the world of gin, share a virtual tasting, and explore how he and his wife Claire turned their dream of self-employment into a thriving business, now exporting their Rock Rose gin around the globe.
November 2024
S1 E7
Funki Coffee
WITH Sharon & Lauretta Gavin
I meet sisters Lauretta & Sharon Gavin, the comedy double act Gavin & Gavin who have created their own wellness brand. We talk about overcoming illness, their life-changing detox retreats and the inspiration behind their powerful mushroom coffee product.
OCTOBER 2024
S1 E6
The Happy Pear
WITH Dave & Steve
Dave & Steve share their inspiring business journey of the last 20 years, we chat about regenerative farming, their latest cookery book, how harsh lessons can open new doors, and whether the supper clubs on their farm could be the best kind of marketing.
SEPTEMBER 2024
S1 E5
Hibi Botanics
WITH Rose
Rose shares her start up story, the inspiration behind the Hibi Botanics collection of plant-based skincare, the beauty industry obsession around anti-ageing and why we should be thinking about what’s in the shower gel aisle of the supermarket.
AUGUST 2024
S1 E4
Wild Ona
WITH Kristina
I chat to founder Kristina about how and why her heavenly shampoo bars are so popular with customers and fellow haircare business owners, and the childhood inspiration that still guides her path today.
JULY 2024
S1 E3
Lam Lighting
WITH David, Hannah & Julie
David & Hannah of Lam Lighting share their exciting leap from working for large lighting brands to creating their own unique lighting, their nerves when they launched and the inspiration behind their exquisite, tactile designs.