We sit down with Tom Woodley, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Cornish Company, to explore the inspiring journey of how the business went from a lockdown startup to a thriving e-commerce powerhouse. From humble beginnings in their dad’s kitchen to now operating out of an 18,000-square-foot warehouse, Tom shares the highs and lows of scaling a business during unprecedented times, shedding light on the challenges they faced and the strategies that helped them succeed.
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Oatey, founder of Oatey Media, to discuss his journey from farming roots to becoming a successful filmmaker. Sam shares his experiences working on national and international projects, including the viral Man Down video, and the challenges he’s faced, such as imposter syndrome and achieving work-life balance. He offers valuable insights and advice for those looking to pursue a career in film and media.
We sit down with Rob Butland of Truro City Football Club to explore the team’s incredible journey. From having no home ground in Cornwall to playing in their very own stadium with over 1,500 fans in the stands, Rob shares his own path into the club, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the big ambitions ahead. It’s a powerful conversation about community, local pride, and proving that young talent can stay in Cornwall and still dream big.
From apprentice to Director, Jess Crook shares her incredible ten-year journey at Whyfield – growing a career, a team, and a family along the way. We chat about apprenticeships, evolving roles, and finding balance as a new mum returning to work.
Kate Clark, founder of Anchors Coaching, shares why she launched her business instead of retiring, her vision for living to 108, and how coaching can help those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking change. Plus, she dives into the power of networking and Cornwall’s unique way of doing business by the sea.
We’re joined by Founder of Newquay Hypnotherapy, Adam Pearson, as he shares his journey of discovering hypnotherapy was his calling, and how it can help us break Free of those things that might be limiting us, From a phobia of Flying or wanting to quit smoking, to gaining confidence in public speaking.
The Academe’s co-founder, Lucy Cox, joins us for this empowering episode of The F Word, to share her passion for Finding confidence, and how it can improve your personal and professional life, from employee to CEO. If you’ve ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome, anxiety, low confidence, or anything that could be stunting your growth and your happiness, this episode is for you.
We’re joined by Abi and Jake, From The Cornish Larder, as they delve into their shared experience of what it was like setting up a business in Cornwall, with neither of them having much of a business background, all from a genius idea one Christmas!
Sophie has been taking the Cornish business networking circuit by storm, giving women a place in which they can connect as well as share their stories, gain confidence, collaborate, and talk about things that you wouldn’t necessarily Feel safe to share in certain environments. What led her to this line of work and the challenges she has come across while running a business?
Jess can only be described as a Force. In her own words “I’m that hungry for it, I just go For it”. Jess chats to us about everything from keeping that spark alive and plans For the USA, to the many challenges in business, including a very honest conversation about money… something that can absolutely be a topic to tread across lightly, but with everything else in life, Jess tackles this with authenticity, relatability, and, well… she’s just utterly inspiring.
Listen as Rupert shares his journey from rugby player to chef, and what inspired him to make the move to the culinary. Plus, what is the ‘rule of three’? What is the importance of balance and taking breaks? And, what sporting personality trait helps push Rupert in his business life?
Fitness is always a topic on everyone’s lips, especially now as looking after yourself has become the new ‘cool’. Laura chats with the brains (and muscles, of course!) behind Krev as they uncover the true ‘Why’ behind going to the gym, besides wanting to look your best.