Podcast · 42 episodes
Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia, page 2
by stephaniemelodia · English
UK Top 20 Business Show for today’s entrepreneur. Hosted by UK Top 20 Female Founder, Stephanie Melodia, Strategy & Tragedy spotlights the most authentic & interesting founder stories - featuring the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business. With the purpose to inspire and educate entrepreneurs, guests also include subject matter experts such as top business strategists, marketers, and investors to help arm founders with the knowledge to succeed in business.
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Ladies, the problem isn't your confidence; it's that confidence in women isn't rewarded | From tall poppy to OBE with Lauren Currie, UPFRONTLadies, the problem isn't your confidence; it's that confidence in women isn't rewarded | From tall poppy to OBE with Lauren Currie, UPFRONT29 Oct 2025 · 1 h 4 min
Calling out Steven Bartlett: the serial entrepreneur who stopped health misinformationCalling out Steven Bartlett: The Serial Entrepreneur Who Stopped Health Misinformation22 Oct 2025 · 1 h 5 min
"They underestimated me. Now I run a $20M business." Meet the first female founder CEO of an agency of this scale: Jennifer Quigley-Jones, Digital Voices"They underestimated me. Now I run a $20M business." Meet the first female founder CEO of an agency of this scale: Jennifer Quigley-Jones, Digital Voices.15 Oct 2025 · 59 min
AI, YC, and SF with Yang Li of CosineThis podcast is hosted by Stephanie Melodia, a UK Top 20 Female Founder, who shares founder stories, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and valuable insights from business experts.9 Oct 2025 · 1 h 23 min
The SALES Expert: Turn cold calls into cash with Tash RebuckIn this episode of Strategy & Tragedy, host Stephanie Melodia interviews Tash Rebuck, a sales expert and founder of TR Sales Consultancy.1 Oct 2025 · 1 h 8 min
Positive habits for high-performers with Kat ThorneKat Thorne (positive habits for high-performers) argues that sustainable success comes from self-respect habits, not hustling.24 Sep 2025 · 1 h 9 min · 23 chapters
How to become a "high agency" founder (and pitch to investors) with Saba Yussouf | Strategy & TragedyHow to build “high agency” as a founder, pitch investors effectively, and stack odds through fast decisions, accountability, and simple communication.17 Sep 2025 · 47 min · 21 chapters
Rob Law of Trunki: A masterclass in resilienceRob Law’s resilience and growth journey building Trunki (children’s luggage), surviving Dragon’s Den rejection, the 2006 hand-luggage ban, and later reshoring/turning around a UK factory; then…10 Sep 2025 · 50 min · 23 chapters
Team GB Powerlifter, Jodie Cook: The new rules for successJodie Cook explains a “counterintuitive” success method: start from the end (visualize the life/business you want), work backwards into practical weekly/daily actions, and avoid building a “prison”…3 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 33 chapters
Sneak peek: September preview + The importance of taking breaks!The host explains a one-week August break, previews September’s upcoming interviews, and argues that taking breaks is essential for entrepreneurs (including “seven types of rest”) to prevent burnout…28 Aug 2025 · 13 min · 3 chapters
"My failed business made me a better investor" | Mona Tiesler, tokentus (Replay)Mona Tiesler (Tokentus) explains how her failed edtech startup and MBA helped her become a better venture capitalist, especially in Web3.20 Aug 2025 · 40 min · 22 chapters
FEMALE + FUNDED: £176k from just ONE LinkedIn post! Olivia Parkes, Founder & CEO of PersiLiv (Olivia Parkes), founder/CEO of Percy, explains how she raised £176k from a single LinkedIn post, and how Percy uses “personalization” to help retailers convert overwhelmed shoppers.13 Aug 2025 · 50 min · 24 chapters
Stuart Trevor, Founder of AllSaints: Starting, Scaling and Surpassing SetbacksStuart Trevor (founder of AllSaints and later eponymous label Stuart Trevor) discusses launching and scaling a fashion business, using direct-to-consumer margins, creative constraints, and surviving…6 Aug 2025 · 1 h · 23 chapters
The Angel Investor: How a £10K mistake led to teaching 500+ angels | Andy Ayim MBE (Replay)Andy Ayim MBE explains angel investing and startup resilience, arguing that failure should be treated as learning, runway matters, and investors must do human-focused due diligence.30 Jul 2025 · 1 h 10 min · 30 chapters
Startup lawyer: Trisha Wing, SuLe | Company ownership, IP, co-founder relationships, and moreSula’s mission to make legal support accessible for startups; common early-founder legal mistakes; what investors look for (IP, share ownership, co-founder terms); and how to negotiate term sheets…23 Jul 2025 · 54 min · 19 chapters
Hector Hughes of Unplugged: Digitally detoxing the world one cabin at a timeDigital detox retreats and why going offline improves mental and physical health; how Unplugged designs a “phone-off” cabin experience and builds a brand-driven business.16 Jul 2025 · 51 min · 23 chapters
Business psychologist reveals: Why paying more WON'T stop your best people leaving | Claudia Gasson, Bailey & FrenchWhy top talent leaves despite higher pay; what actually drives retention (boss relationships, pay transparency, progression, autonomy/competence/relatedness), and how to design hiring and workplace…9 Jul 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 30 chapters
The Wellbeing Expert: In an AI world, it's time for anti-industrial leadership | Steve Peralta, UnmindSteve Peralta recounts a sudden health crisis that he links to burnout, toxic heavy-metal accumulation, and autonomic dysregulation, then argues for “anti-industrial” leadership that treats…2 Jul 2025 · 57 min · 23 chapters