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Ladies Who Launch

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.

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Coleen Rooney: "I Never Put My Name To Things I Don't Believe In"

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

The UK's #1 Nut Butter Started In A Shed: Pip Murray | Ladies Who Launch

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

The Truth About Building Saie Into A $100M Brand: Laney Crowell | Ladies Who Launch

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 Do We Celebrate Women On The Way Up, Then Tear Them Down?: Patricia Bright, Sam Faiers & Isobel Lorna | Ladies Who Launch

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

"Turning Down Victoria Beckham Was One Of My Biggest Fails": Millie Kendall OBE | Ladies Who Launch

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

Launching Eulah!

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

Steven Bartlett Gave Me £100K, Then We Grew 600%: Hello Klean | Ladies Who Launch

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: From a £500 Website to a £50M Jewellery Brand

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

"Caroline Hirons Was The Biggest Risk I Ever Took": Colette Laxton | Ladies Who Launch

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

"Imposter Syndrome" Isn't Real: Dior Bediako | Ladies Who Launch

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

Introducing Rochelle new skincare brand!

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

The One Piece of Advice Every Founder Needs, ft. Emma Grede, Jo Malone, Sam Faiers & Perrie Sian

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

She's Making AI-Generated Foundation In 90 Seconds | Ruth De Leo, DCYPHER Beauty

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

From Launch to SpaceNK in 3 years: Behind the Growth of Mimétique

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

Gigi & Olive: How 4 Business Pivots Built a Seven-Figure Brand

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

Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Better Friends | Frankie James Founder of Ideas Fest

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 Branding Masterclass: How To Build A Brand People Obsess Over

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

How To Communicate Your Needs In Business | Amira Quaye

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

Behind JSHealth: Jessica Sepel on Bootstrapping, Vitamins & Protecting Women's Trust

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

Building NEOM: Nicola Elliott on £45M Turnover, 150 Products & Self-Funding vs Investment

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

Founder of Beauty Works: The Molly Mae Partnership & What Really Happened Behind The Business Sale

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

The Jane Birkin Moment That Changed Everything | Behind Building Sellier

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

Building The Girls Bathroom | Sophia & Cinzia on Community, Live Tours & Founding rooms

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

Building Little Moons: From 80% Ready to a Multi-Million Pound Empire

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