From Consulting to Culture: Toby’s Leap into Leadership
In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jess speaks with Toby Henry, a former consultant who made the leap into business ownership.
Toby shares why he stepped away from the corporate world, how he bought a business, and what it really means to lead with people at the centre.
This episode is full of real insights on leadership, building culture, and staying true to your values while growing a business.
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If you care about growing a business the right way, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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From Nudge to Next Level: Matt’s Leadership Rise
In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jess speaks with Matt Webb – a thoughtful and experienced leader who shares the story of his rise to CEO. Matt's journey shows that leadership isn't always loud. Sometimes, it starts with a quiet nudge and builds through intentional growth.
Matt reflects on the turning points that shaped his career – from his early jobs in customer service to moments of doubt and clarity. He speaks openly about being pushed outside of his comfort zone, and how that led to meaningful change and new opportunities.
This episode is full of real, human insights about growing into leadership, staying grounded, and leading with purpose.
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Whether you’re leading a team or thinking about your next step, Matt’s story is full of useful takeaways.
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In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jess sits down with Richard Chapple, founder of The Growth Foundation. Richard has been at the heart of scaling some of the UK's most exciting brands. His experience spans names like Gymshark, The Hut Group and many others.
This conversation covers more than marketing. Richard talks about clarity, storytelling, leadership, and getting the right people in the right roles. He shares what businesses often get wrong about growth and why brand vision must turn into real value for customers.
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Richard offers honest, practical advice for founders, marketers and business owners who want to scale with purpose and avoid common mistakes.
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In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jess speaks with Sam Heighway, founder of The Business Fit. Sam shares how she moved from corporate roles to creating a business dedicated to real leadership and behaviour change.
This is a conversation about more than HR policies. It is about building cultures where people talk openly, own their values and lead with purpose. Sam explains the practical side of leadership, from tough conversations to recognition and empathy.
She also talks about the mindset shift required when you move from employee to business owner, and why investing in people is the best decision any leader can make.
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Sam’s insight comes from real experience. If you want to understand what leadership really means beyond buzzwords, this episode is for you.
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In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jess speaks with Emma, founder of Empro. Emma helps individuals and businesses communicate with clarity, confidence and impact.
But this is not just a story about communication. It's about rebuilding identity, finding strength, and using personal experiences to fuel meaningful work.
Emma opens up about the physical and emotional challenges that reshaped her path. She shares how a difficult period led her to reassess everything. What followed was the creation of Empro, a business focused on helping others find their voice.
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Emma’s work blends lived experience with a deep understanding of human connection. She speaks with calm authority, practical insight and clear intention.
This episode is ideal for founders, leaders, professionals and anyone looking to communicate with more purpose.
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From Battlefield to Boardroom: Jay’s Mission to Rebuild and Lead
In this powerful episode of Brand to Scale, Jess speaks with Jay, a former military leader who has transitioned into humanitarian work and business strategy. His story is honest, moving, and deeply relevant.
Jay talks openly about the identity crisis he faced after leaving the military, the emotional weight of stepping out of uniform, and how he began to rebuild a sense of purpose. His journey touches on mental health, resilience, and rediscovering leadership outside of the armed forces.
Now working on the ground in Ukraine, Jay shares how his mission has changed from commanding troops to supporting communities in crisis.
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This conversation is about purpose, identity, and leading with impact through difficult transitions.
In this episode of Brand to Scale, host Jess sits down with Jyotendra, co-founder of Omind Technologies, to explore a truly extraordinary journey. From growing up in the hills of Manipur and launching a humble dumpling restaurant to becoming a leader in the world of generative AI and customer experience innovation, Jyotendra's story is full of resilience, curiosity, and strategic thinking.
He shares insights into building businesses in tough environments, the emotional decision to walk away from early success, and how he’s now transforming customer support through AI. At every step, Jyotendra stays grounded in solving real-world problems with purpose.
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This episode is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone curious about turning obstacles into opportunities.