{"id":12970,"date":"2017-12-31T23:36:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T23:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/?p=12970"},"modified":"2017-12-31T23:36:27","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T23:36:27","slug":"43-inspiring-interviews-with-business-founders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/2017\/12\/43-inspiring-interviews-with-business-founders","title":{"rendered":"43 Inspiring Interviews With Business Founders"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve shared 43 Behind the Biz interviews throughout 2017. I’m delighted with that and I hope you all enjoy the interviews as much as I do.<\/p>\n

If you’re new to Behind the Biz it’s simply a weekly interview series here on Prettygreentea about the journey of founders. The aim of each interview is to discover a little more about the founders behind each brand as well as inspiring those of you who one day hope to run your own business.<\/p>\n

In 2018 I’ll be shaking things up a little with Behind the Biz and I already have some fresh interviews lined up for the week ahead. I can’t wait to share them with you.<\/p>\n

Here is a full round-up of each Behind the Biz interview from 2017. Click through and discover new brands, talented\u00a0entrepreneur and powerful words of wisdom.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I kicked off the start of 2017 by interviewing Hugh, the co-founder of Ugly Drinks.<\/a>\u00a0 The business launched in 2016 to offer a naturally fruit infused sparkling water.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

An interview with Steven Sheldon & Emma Hall, the co-founders of House of SheldonHall<\/a>. We chat\u00a0about the story behind their fashion house which began its journey in the attic of a terraced house by 2\u00a0University of Huddersfield graduates with\u00a0with a passion for making things.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat to James Dawson, the co-founder of t plus drinks<\/a>\u00a0about his business journey to make the world of tea a little smarter. They create super teas with added essential vitamins.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

An interview with Aimee Harrison, the founder of Line Cut Supply.<\/a>\u00a0Aimee is based in Sheffield where she runs her independent\u00a0clothing company and makes everything by hand. You’ll be pleased to hear that everything has pockets in.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with Dr.Asif Munaf, the founder of DATE Smoothie.<\/a>\u00a0It’s a 100% natural and vegan smoothies which has started its life in Sheffield.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with Iley \u00d6zerlat about the story behind \u00d6zerlat Turkish Coffee.<\/a>\u00a0\u00d6zerlat is a family business which was founded in 1917 by\u00a0Dervis \u00d6zerlat. It’s finally made it’s way to the UK from Turkey. They offer the most delicious Turkish coffee.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

An in-depth chat with Vivien Wong, Co-Founder of Little Moons.<\/a>\u00a0This is a London based business which offers\u00a0gourmet mochi ice cream.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I speak to Ben, the founder of The Owlery about his business journey.<\/a>\u00a0Ben is a product based printmaker and fine artist based in Sheffield. He has the cutest studio and focuses his work around a British Woodland theme.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with Daisy, the co-founder of What Daisy Did<\/a>. It’s an\u00a0ethical and sustainable fashion based business which focuses on creating\u00a0opportunities for vulnerable people where possible. They create stylish bags and accessories with waste materials from a variety of industries. Everything is made by tailors in small\u00a0communities in India and Northampton.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with Cambridged based\u00a0Claire from Claireabellemakes<\/a>. Her business\u00a0encompasses\u00a0her shop, blog, craft parties and freelance work as a stylist and contributor.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I interview\u00a0Jacob and Sam, the co-founders of Tigg\u2019s.<\/a>\u00a0The brand is based on secret recipes which belong to Jacob and Sam’s grandma Anne (a former Miss New Zealand). They’re all natural dressings with unique and delicious flavours.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat to\u00a0James, the co-founder of Instantprint\u00a0<\/a>about his business journey in the world of online printing. The business is based just outside Sheffield and offers printing services to small and micro businesses.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with\u00a0Taimur, the co-founder of Top Notch Sales & Marketing.<\/a>\u00a0Taimur launched the in 2016 with his brother\u00a0Zaheer Abbas. They focus on sales and marketing here in the UK.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Johan Gawell, the CEO Sudio<\/a>\u00a0about the journey of the brand.\u00a0Sudio is a Swedish earphone brand which was launched in 2012. The name Sudio originates from the song \u201cSussudio\u201d from Phils Collins.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I spoke with\u00a0Rowan, the founder of Gram \u2013 Sweden\u2019s first package-free grocery store.<\/a> They sell over 170 products including rice, beans, lentils, pasta, nuts, muesli, flour and spices. They also stock household products such as washing up liquid and powder. Everything is sold loose and the aim is to encourage customers to shop with their own containers and reduce the use of plastic in the world.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with\u00a0Pip Murray, the founder of Pip & Nut<\/a>\u00a0– a natural nut butter company. They launched in 2015 and are already\u00a0stocked in over 3000 stores across the UK, including Sainsbury\u2019s, Ocado and Holland & Barrett.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat to\u00a0Steve Walker, the founder of BestatFlooring<\/a>\u00a0about his business journey.\u00a0BestatFlooring was founded in 1961 and is an independent flooring specialist based in West Yorkshire.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat to\u00a0Nick Coleman, the founder of Snaffling Pig<\/a>. He launched the business on the back of a bet, the story is well worth a read. The aim was to create\u00a0premium hand cooked scratchings as a craft snack to complement craft beer.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with\u00a0Marie Lavabre and Sophie Lavabre-Barrow, the co-founders of KINN<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0 an organic lifestyle brand based in the UK. They offer\u00a0Organic skincare and Plant Based home care products here in the UK.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My Behind the Biz interview with\u00a0Sophie Harvey, the founder of Soffle\u2019s Pitta Chips.<\/a>\u00a0Soffle’s are a range of all-natural oven roasted pitta chips. They’re delicious and made with all fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat to\u00a0Ben, the co-founder of Cranes<\/a>\u00a0for Behind the Biz. The inspiration for the brand came to Ben when he was studying at Exeter and his brother was up at Leeds uni. Cranes Cider is made with cranberries and is a naturally light cider.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Simon, the founder of FunkyHeat<\/a>\u00a0– the future of style led heating with the benefit of energy efficiency built-in.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My Behind the Biz interview with\u00a0James Averdieck, the co-founder of The Coconut Collaborative.<\/a>\u00a0The brand was founded 3 years ago and sell non-dairy yogurt across the UK,\u00a0Ireland, France, Germany, Austria and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with\u00a0Amanda Thomson, the founder of Thomson & Scott Skinny Prosecco.<\/a>\u00a0It’s an organically produced, vegan friendly sparkling wine which is much lower in sugar than regular prosecco. I can confirm it’s delicious and is my current drink of choice at home and when I go to Zizzi.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My chat with\u00a0Luke, the co-founder of PACK\u2019D<\/a>\u00a0for Behind the Biz. They’ve created 3 frozen smoothie packs which are ready to blend at home. Each one contains 2 portions along with\u00a02 sachets of superfoods.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

In this interview I chat with\u00a0Riikka and Mia, founders of TAIKKA<\/a>\u00a0– an ethical handbag and accessories label. Their handbags are made with durable fabric that can withstand\u00a0England’s\u00a0dreary weather.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with\u00a0Charlotte, the founder of XO Balm.<\/a>\u00a0XO Balm is aimed at people with very dry, irritated skin and eczema.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Joe, the founder of Tea Revv.<\/a>\u00a0Joe creates interesting and unique blends with fantastic branding.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat to\u00a0Wendy Stirling, the founder of Botanicals<\/a>\u00a0about her business journey. Wendy’s organic skincare range was launched in 2004 here in the UK. She created her business after her daughter suffered a very band reaction to a hair product.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Paul Rostand, the founder of the Great British Biscotti Co.<\/a>\u00a0Paul creates a delicious selection of biscotti and takes us through his business journey in this interview.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0David, the founder of Lift<\/a>. Lift is a home and lifestyle shop based in the lovely Seaside town of Southwold. The shop began from David’s love of functional design and a\u00a0childhood obsession with stationery.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Paula Short and Rachel de Caux, the founders of Beauty Blvd.<\/a>\u00a0It’s a niche cosmetic company which began as a way to increase footfall into Rachel and Paula’s salon. They create fun, multi-use cosmetics.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with\u00a0Andrew Gibb, the founder of Coldpress.<\/a>\u00a0Coldpress offer a tasty range of Cold Pressure juices here in the UK.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My interview with\u00a0Huib van Bockel, the founder of TENZING Natural Energy\u00a0Drinks.<\/a>\u00a0TENZING is an all-natural and low sugar energy drink which contains just 6 ingredients –\u00a0green coffee, guarana, beet sugar, Himalayan rock salt, green tea and lemon juice.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Jintana Khieochaum, the founder of AEQUILL<\/a>\u00a0– a beautiful range of candles.\u00a0Jintana’s\u00a0first collection\u00a0\u2018Mum\u2019s Aromatherapy Shop<\/em>\u2019 was inspired by time helping\u00a0her mum blend essential oils for her beauty therapy shop.<\/p>\n

\"\"
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

\n

\n

\n

\n

\n

\n

\nI chat to\u00a0Zena Deane the co-founder of Huxley Hound<\/a>\u00a0about her business journey. They create veggie snacks for dog.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Peter the co-founder of Beckleberry\u2019s\u00a0Ice Cream.<\/a>\u00a0It’s a father & son business that\u00a0was founded in 1996 with the aim to source locally where\u00a0possible with small-batch production and delicious flavours.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Ian Hills, the founder of Purple Pilchard.<\/a>\u00a0Purple Pilchard is an incubator agency for new and exciting brands.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s my interview with\u00a0Farrah, the founder of Moose Maple Butter.<\/a>\u00a0Farrah creates delicious maple inspired butters to spread onto crumpets, toast, as a meat glaze as well as many other uses.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Kevin Bath, the co-founder of Jim Jams<\/a>. It’s a family business based on low sugar recipes and tasty flavours.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I chat with\u00a0Meg Haggar, the founder of Raw Halo.<\/a>\u00a0Raw Halo is a vegan ice cream which was launched in 2015.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My Behind the Biz interview with\u00a0Anna Wright about her business journey<\/a>\u00a0as\u00a0an artist and illustrator based in London. Her illustrations are inspired by animals and birds with ranges in homeware, gifts and cards.<\/p>\n

Well, that was a rather long round-up wasn’t it? I didn’t realise I’d shared so many interviews throughout 2017. I’m so pleased with the series and I really do hope you all enjoy it too.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

See you in 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’ve shared 43 Behind the Biz interviews throughout 2017. I’m delighted with that and I hope you all enjoy the interviews as much as…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1329],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12970"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12970"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12972,"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12970\/revisions\/12972"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}