In this special episode, Tash catches up with Absolute Collagen founder Maxine Laceby at the recent Charge X event in London, hosted by Recharge. Maxine is one of the UK’s best-known DTC success stories. Her journey from kitchen experiments to a multi-million-pound brand offers a masterclass in how to build and scale a business that customers genuinely love.

In this special CEW webinar, Tash explores how AI, avatars, and digital twins are transforming the beauty, personal care, and wellness industries. From the rise of digital twins and UGC avatars to the risks, opportunities, and creative possibilities, Tash shares her first-hand experience testing this technology across brands, retail, and content creation. You’ll learn: Beginner use cases for brands and personal brandsPublic perceptions and the risks to considerHow avatars can scale cont...

In this special episode of Triffin Live, Tash is joined by Lizzie Lord of Piper and Franklyn Martin of Triffin to unpack one of the biggest decisions every founder faces: funding. From private equity to bootstrapping, and from good debt vs bad debt, they explore how consumer brands can make smarter choices about capital—without losing control along the way. Expect practical insights on: When debt can accelerate growth (and when it can be dangerous)How equity investors like Piper assess brands...

This week, Tash is joined by two brilliant women helping others redefine their relationship with work and success: Amelia Sordell, founder of personal branding agency Klowt, and Alina Addison, author of The Audacity Code and founder of Adaptaa. We talk about: Why you are not your job title – and how to build a brand around who you are, not what you doThe impact of early conditioning on our career choices – especially for womenHow to design your “second mountain” (even before you’ve finished c...

At Tash's latest Future Proof event in London, she sat down with Marc Curtis of Houlihan Lokey — one of the leading investment advisors in the consumer space — to talk about how brands are evolving in a digital-first world. Marc shares the fascinating story behind The Pink Stuff, a viral cleaning product that scaled from discount shelves to global cult status without spending a penny on paid advertising — all thanks to a perfectly timed boost from Mrs Hinch and TikTok’s 'CleanTok' trend. They...

As part of her Future Proof events in London, Tash sits down with Levi Levenfiche, co-founder of PerfectTed—the matcha-powered drinks brand taking over your social feed and supermarket shelf. Levi shares how he and his wife (and brother!) turned a kitchen-table startup into a fast-growing, profitable business—with no VC funding, no Meta ads, and a whole lot of LinkedIn. He breaks down what it’s really like building in public, why PerfectTed went retail-first instead of chasing DTC, and ...

Lisa MacFarlane co-founded The Gut Stuff after an unexpected twist in her career as a globe-trotting DJ. In this episode, she chats with Tash about launching one of the UK’s most recognisable gut health brands—without a business background, a plan, or even knowing what a founder was. She opens up about: How a twin study changed her lifeBuilding a brand before building a businessLearning to speak the “commercial language” of investorsThe juggle of motherhood, media, and manufacturingWhy her am...

In this unapologetically honest and energising episode, Tash is joined by Emma Sayle—founder of Killing Kittens, the female-led brand that’s revolutionised how women connect with intimacy, empowerment, and each other. Emma opens up about launching her bold idea two decades ago, the sexism and double standards that fuelled her fire, and how she went from a 45-person masked party to building a global movement with over 200,000 members and events across the world. She shares what it’s like fundr...

After 25 years at the top of British journalism, Eleanor Mills was unexpectedly pushed out of her role at The Sunday Times. What followed was a complete reinvention—personally, professionally, and spiritually. In this powerful episode, Eleanor joins Tash to share her story of midlife transformation, the birth of her community platform Noon, and why she believes women over 50 are just getting started. They dive into everything from surviving redundancy and finding purpose again, to psilocybin ...

Tash kicks off Season 4 with an iconic guest: British jewellery designer Dinny Hall, whose eponymous brand is celebrating an incredible 40 years in business. From launching her graduate collection at Liberty to becoming a creative fixture in Notting Hill—Dinny shares the highs and lows of a four-decade entrepreneurial journey. She opens up about landing major film and celebrity moments (yes, even Prince William is a fan), surviving a business-threatening court battle, and the emotional toll o...

In this fiery episode of Triffin's Founder Stories, Tash sits down with Elissa Corrigan, the straight-talking founder of Elle Sera, to explore what it really takes to launch a luxury supplement brand with no investors, no business plan… and no filter. Elissa shares how a single Facebook message during lockdown led her to create The Golden Pill, a libido-boosting supplement that’s sparked tabloid headlines and thousands of loyal fans. From a kitchen-table idea to a viral Daily Mail moment and ...

What happens when a single photo shoot becomes the DNA of an AI avatar? In this special episode of Tash Talks, photographer and creative director Hana Noguchi joins Tash to reflect on the personal brand shoot they created together—one that would later be used to train Tash’s hyperrealistic digital twin. From her journey into photography as a teen in South Korea to testing new models at IMG and working with influencers, Hana shares her insights on building trust, creating comfort on set, and c...

In this special episode of Tash Talks, Tash sits down with Leon Hughes—Partner at Piper Private Equity and one of the UK’s leading voices in brand investment. Leon reveals what it really takes to go from startup to brand legend—sharing hard-won insights from 40 years of consumer brand investments, including Maximuscle, Bloom & Wild, Wild Nutrition, Yard Sale Pizza and Ancient + Brave. Expect straight-talking advice on: What sets standout consumer brands apartHow to win during downturns (P...

In this game-changing episode of Tash Talks, Tash sits down with Shwetank Tamer, founder of Cooee, for a masterclass in conversion rate optimisation, on-site personalisation, and how to make every website click count. If you run an e-commerce brand or work in digital growth, this one’s essential listening. From why most sites fail to convert (hint: it's not your ad creative), to how Cooee tracks 200+ real-time visitor behaviours and customises every touchpoint, Shwetank breaks down why person...

How do you build a prescription skincare brand from scratch with zero business experience—while raising a young family? Sophie Kerbegian, co-founder of Klira Skin, joins Tash to share how a conversation at the school gates turned into a groundbreaking, AI-powered dermatology business that’s disrupting the skincare industry. In this special Triffin Founder Stories episode, Sophie reveals: How she partnered with dermatologist Dr. Emma Craythorne to launch KliraThe challenges of raising investme...

In this special Triffin Founder Story episode of Tash Talks, Tash sits down with Ian Cruickshank, VP of Product at Triffin and a finance expert who’s helped scale multiple high-growth e-commerce brands. From whether to prioritise profit or growth, to the silent killers lurking inside your P&L, Ian breaks down the raw realities of building a sustainable business. You’ll learn how to calculate CAC properly, why LTV is often misunderstood, how inventory decisions can make or break your...

What does it really take to raise millions while staying true to your brand? In this episode of Tash Talks, Tash is joined by Eva Alexandridis, co-founder of luxury skincare brand 111SKIN, and Lemon Fuller, founder of Gen Z underwear disruptor Lemonade Dolls. Eva shares how 111SKIN evolved from a space science innovation into a global skincare powerhouse stocked in Harrods and loved by celebrities — and how she’s navigated investor expectations while staying laser-focused on brand equity. Lem...

Tash is joined by three powerhouse guests to explore the evolving world of beauty—from skin deep to the soul. Beauty journalist and Tweakments Guide founder Alice Hart-Davis reveals the cutting-edge treatments changing how we age. Elissa Corrigan, founder of Elle Sera, shares how hormonal health impacts beauty, confidence, and wellbeing. And Anna Persaud, CEO of This Works, explains why good sleep and circadian rhythms are crucial for glowing skin and long-term health. This ...

Gilbert Corrales and Wes Hartley, co-founders of LEAF, join Tash to expose a silent killer in the world of e-commerce: broken conversion tracking. With backgrounds in music tech and data engineering, Gil and Wes have built one of the most sophisticated performance agencies in the UK – one that isn't afraid to tell brands the truth. In this deep-dive episode, they reveal how poor tracking is wasting billions in ad spend, why transparency matters more than ROAS, and how brands can take ba...

Season 3 of Tash Talks continues with a powerful conversation with Tara Lynn, certified life coach and mindset mentor to thousands of women online. Tara opens up about hitting burnout, leaving her career, and relighting her fire within – before discovering her true path through life coaching. Now, she helps women transform self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and purpose. This is an honest, relatable story of starting over and creating a life that actually feels good. You’ll hear:...