The Podcast
Join me in The Artisan Founder Podcast where I meet the 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
JUNE 2024
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Only Through Shadows
WITH Artemis Russell
I meet jewellery designer Artemis who shares her inspiring story of starting over during the pandemic, how she’s discovered her own unique style, and how she captures those beautiful product images of her work.
MAY 2024
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Great House Farm Stores
WITH Abbie Price & Roanna Day
I meet sisters and co-founders Abbie & Roanna. We discuss the power of scent, running a business with your sibling, and the adventures of starting their refillable candle brand from their farm in Wales.