Real stories behind success
Our Podcast, Unboxed
Join our Founder & CEO, Connie Nam, speak to the founders behind the brands you love on our brand new podcast.
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What does it take for an aspiring entrepreneur to build an empire? Find out the biggest mistakes, the greatest lessons and the most valuable insights from our inspiring new podcast, UNBOXED.
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INTRODUCING CONNIE NAM, OUR FOUNDER & CEO
Connie uncovers the stories behind the boldest businesses by diving into the founder behind the brands you love.
Find out what the early years looked like, the defining moments that shaped the future, as well as critical advice for people at every stage of their own journey.
UNBOXED: Never Fully Dressed, Lucy Aylen
Founder and CEO of Never Fully Dressed, Lucy Aylen joins Connie Nam to unbox her founding story this week. Lucy describes the intricacies of building a fashion brand before social media in the markets of London, why she was resistant to being the face of the brand and the struggles of being a boss.
UNBOXED: Richard Harpin
Richard Harpin sold his business, Home Serve, for 4 billion pounds. Yet he believes if he’d just done 8 things differently he could have grown better and quicker.
UNBOXED: Frankie Gaff
You may recognise Frankie Gaff from her time on Made in Chelsea, but since leaving she’s built a huge following online. But how did she break free from reality TV to be known as her authentic self?
UNBOXED: Daina Spedding, Investor
Daina shares with Connie Nam the shockingly low percentage of funding that goes to female founders, what being on a board is actually like and how you should approach valuation and your company.
UNBOXED: Desmond & Dempsey, Molly Goddard
Co-founder and Creative Director of Desmond & Dempsey, Molly Goddard, joins Connie Nam on this week's episode. Molly reveals how she dropped out of university twice, the challenges of growing a business and a family, and how she navigated the complexity of the fashion industry with no experience.
UNBOXED: amie wine, Abbie Roden
Co-founder of amie wine and marketing guru Abbie Roden Sandbach joins Connie Nam to share how far perseverance can take you. Abbie explains how she made her own opportunities in social media, why networking was the key to her success and why she doesn’t care about university when it comes to hiring.
UNBOXED: Nails.INC, Thea Green
Founder and CEO of Nails.INC, Thea Green, joins Connie Nam to reveal how she transformed the culture of nail treatments in the UK over 20 years ago. Thea explains what nail salons were like in the late 90s, how she pitched to investors and why she thought about quitting by the hour.
UNBOXED: How A&M Became a Cult Brand
In a special episode of UNBOXED, host Connie Nam is interviewed by her producer Charlie about how she took Astrid...
UNBOXED: Lorna Luxe, LA Space
Lorna Luxe is one of Astrid & Miyu’s OG influencers and now she has 1.4 million followers and is the founder of her own brand LA SPACE. Connie Nam sits down with Lorna to discuss the steady yet meteoric growth she saw in the early days of influencing, how she wasn’t always the relatable creator she is today and her previous experience with a fast fashion edit that sold out in a day.
UNBOXED: Jo Tutchener Sharp, Scamp and Dude
Jo joins Connie Nam to discuss the near-death experience that led to her business, her advice for PR if you have zero budget and how the surprising transition from kidswear to womenswear occurred.
UNBOXED: Sarah Hyrwnak, A&M's Chief Marketing Officer
In a special episode of Unboxed, Connie Nam is joined by Astrid & Miyu’s Chief Marketing Officer and her first-ever hire, Sarah Hrywnak, to reveal what the early days of the business were like.
UNBOXED: Aimee Connolly, Sculpted by Aimee
Aimee Connolly, the founder and CEO of makeup brand Sculpted by Aimee, joins Connie Nam to share how she went from MUA to building a beauty empire. Aimee explains how she built a simple beauty brand during the heavy IG makeup era, how she manages the influencing side of her role and how she juggles it all.
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