



103 episodes
by Rochelle Humes · English
Ladies Who Launch is an empowering podcast serving up the aspirational journeys of women who have made their mark in the world of business. Starting from scratch to cooking up empires, join our host, Rochelle Humes, as she dives into the successes and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Sink your teeth into the inspiring stories of those who have fearlessly pursued their dreams whilst dishing out invaluable insights to listeners. Get ready to be motivated and uplifted as Rochelle elevates the voices of these extraordinary women, showcasing their resilience, creativity and a side of determination to launch. This is your girls’ group chat for business and beyond. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.









Coleen Rooney discusses building a career while raising four boys, stepping into independence, handling fame and imposter syndrome, and launching business ventures—especially her third Primark…
11 Nov 2026 · 48m · 16 chapters
Pip Murray’s journey founding Pip & Nut (UK’s #1 nut butter) and the unconventional bets behind its growth, from making nut butter in her kitchen to national retail listings, plus lessons on speed vs…
4 Nov 2026 · 50m · 17 chapters
Laney Crowell, founder of Saie (skin-first makeup), explains how the brand grew from a 2020 launch (during COVID) to over $100M annual sales with 50%+ year-on-year growth while staying profitable.
28 Oct 2026 · 43m · 19 chapters
Why women are praised for ambition while they’re later criticized once their success becomes visible; the episode focuses on backlash, “staying relatable,” and how sharing wins (and numbers) can…
21 Oct 2026 · 1h 18m · 33 chapters
Millie Kendall OBE (beauty entrepreneur and founding CEO of the British Beauty Council) discusses “invention not reinvention” across her career, building founder-led brands, navigating retailer…
14 Oct 2026 · 1h 5m · 23 chapters
Eula skincare launch countdown and launch-day execution, including retail pricing strategy, stock management, press outreach, website access/passwording, and live e-commerce performance.
7 Oct 2026 · 13m · 4 chapters
Karlee Zhang, founder of Hello Klean (Hello Clean), explains how she built a new beauty category around shower water quality—turning hard water, chlorine, and metals into hair/skin solutions.
30 Sep 2026 · 46m · 21 chapters
Astrid & Miyu founder Connie Nam explains how she built a jewellery brand from a £500, crash-prone website in 2012 to a multi-store business, emphasizing product differentiation (demi-fine at “fine…
23 Sep 2026 · 29m · 15 chapters
Colette Laxton, co-founder of The Inkey List (launched 2018), explains how the skincare brand was built from a transparency-driven idea into a global retailer and e-commerce success, covering…
16 Sep 2026 · 1h 13m · 29 chapters
After launching a business, founders often feel a high/low, get emotionally attached, and then stay stuck in “busy” work.
9 Sep 2026 · 1h 8m · 25 chapters
The host introduces her skincare brand, Eulah (E-U-L-A-H), explains the name’s personal meaning, and shares launch plans: a 12-product lineup (11 face, 1 body), a simple routine with “Korean…
2 Sep 2026 · 14m · 7 chapters
Advice founders need, drawn from four women’s launch stories—how frustration, health, and unmet market needs became businesses; the role of risk, failure, and learning on the job.
26 Aug 2026 · 11m · 5 chapters
Ruth de Leo, CEO/co-founder of Decipher Beauty (Ladies Who Launch), explains how AI scanning and matching create bespoke foundation in about 90 seconds, aiming to end shade-mixing, reduce beauty…
19 Aug 2026 · 1h 2m · 35 chapters
Fabienne Sebaoun, founder of Mimétique (launched ~3 years prior), explains how she built the brand from lab science to retail growth without raising capital, centered on “skin works best when you…
12 Aug 2026 · 52m · 23 chapters
Georgie Le Roux, founder/CEO of luxury bridal accessories and personalized gifting brand Gigi & Olive, explains how four business pivots built a seven-figure brand, while staying focused on the same…
5 Aug 2026 · 1h 7m · 31 chapters
Frankie James, founder of IdeasFest and a key figure behind the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, discusses her route into entrepreneurship, building UK entrepreneurial communities, and why…
29 Jul 2026 · 1h 1m · 29 chapters
Rochelle’s 15–20 minute branding masterclass on “world building” before logos—how to create a brand people remember through emotion, consistency, and clear positioning.
22 Jul 2026 · 17m · 7 chapters
Communication rules for women—how to speak confidently, handle awkward silences, and navigate difficult conversations using practical language and delivery tactics.
15 Jul 2026 · 1h 6m · 26 chapters
Jessica Sepel (clinical nutritionist, JS Health founder) explains how her restrictive dieting history led to a nutrition career, then to formulating women-focused supplements, and how she protects…
8 Jul 2026 · 1h 19m · 31 chapters
Nicola Elliott discusses building NEOM from a personal wellness idea into a steady-growth, multi-product business, including category creation, scaling challenges, brand identity, and founder…
1 Jul 2026 · 1h 19m · 33 chapters
Penelope Cheshire, founder of Beauty Works, explains how the brand grew from a 2009 Facebook community into a premium hair extensions business, the role of celebrity partnerships and retail…
24 Jun 2026 · 1h 27m · 34 chapters
Hanushka Toni’s journey from city private-client tax lawyer to cofounder of Sellier (UK luxury resale) and founder of Juice (intimate self-care), plus how she scaled via viral social content, family…
17 Jun 2026 · 49m · 29 chapters
Sophia and Cinzia (best-friend sisters) discuss building their creator career from blog to YouTube to podcast, then launching their lifestyle brand “Rooms” (including live tours and “Girls Bathroom”…
10 Jun 2026 · 1h 1m · 33 chapters
Vivien Wong, co-founder of Little Moons, explains how the UK’s mochi ice-cream brand grew from a 2010 idea into a multi-million-pound empire, focusing on recipe craftsmanship, in-house manufacturing,…
3 Jun 2026 · 1h 9m · 33 chapters