The Launch Box: Elevator Pitches, Ditching CVs, and Levelling Up Your Career With RISER (Ep 43)
What if your next career move was just a 60-second pitch away?In this Launch Box episode of Ladies Who Launch podcast, Rochelle Humes sits down with Suz Bannister and Lamees Butt, the powerhouse co-founders of RISER — the networking and mentorship platform built for ambitious people.They reveal:✨ How they turned a lightbulb idea into a fast-growing, female-led tech startup✨ The 3-step framework for a killer elevator pitch✨ Why CVs are outdated and how RISER is reinventing hiring✨ Confidence hacks everyone needs to stand out and get hiredIf you’ve ever wondered how to pitch yourself, build a network from scratch, or land your next big opportunity, this episode is your launchpad.Whether you’re job-hunting, growing your side hustle, or looking for mentorship, you’ll get practical tips and inspiring stories from two women who are rewriting the rules.Subscribe for more episodes of Ladies Who Launch — the podcast sharing unfiltered stories and career advice from women in business.FOLLOW RISERhttps://www.instagram.com/suz.bannister_/https://www.instagram.com/lameesbutt/https://www.instagram.com/theriserapp/FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 42: How Lemon Fuller Disrupted Lingerie: Building Lemonade Dolls with Grit & Community
Lemon Fuller, founder of Lemonade Dolls, joins Rochelle Humes to share her journey from fearless performer to the force behind the UK’s fastest-growing lingerie brand. Lemon opens up about her unconventional path, from childhood dance studios and music tours to launching a raw Instagram community that evolved into a vibrant, inclusive business redefining empowerment in fashion.Discover how Lemon turned personal setbacks into purpose, the story behind her industry-shaking fuller-cup bralette, and why listening to her community has been key to her explosive growth. Lemon and Rochelle dive into the highs and lows of startup life, learning leadership on the fly, breaking through male-dominated boardrooms, and leading with unstoppable self-belief.If you’re looking for true founder insights, inspiration to launch your own venture, or just love a real underdog-to-industry-leader story, this episode is packed with energy, honesty, and practical wisdom you can use.Follow and join us for more incredible stories from ladies who’ve launched.FOLLOW LEMONhttps://www.instagram.com/lemonfuller/Lemonade Dolls: https://www.instagram.com/lemonadedolls/FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 41: From Clinic to Cult Skincare: Eva Alexandridis on Building 111SKIN Into Global Success
How do you turn a scientific breakthrough into a global luxury skincare brand? In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Eva Alexandridis shares her inspiring journey starting with humble beginnings in Bulgaria, studying abroad, and teaming up with her husband to create 111SKIN.Host Rochelle Humes dives deep with Eva on working with family, bringing true innovation to the beauty industry, and the years of hard work it took to stand out in a crowded market. Eva opens up about early challenges, the power of intuition, and how word-of-mouth among makeup artists and Harrods helped spark a cult following.Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own brand, obsessed with great skincare, or simply fascinated by founders who disrupt the norm, this episode is packed with honest advice and inspiring stories about working hard, growth, and the art of lasting innovation.Don’t miss new episodes: subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!FOLLOW EVAhttps://www.instagram.com/eva111skin/ 111SKIN: https://www.instagram.com/111skin/ FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 40: From Teenage Entrepreneur to Interior Design Pioneer: Lessons from Kelly Hoppen CBE
From decorating her first room at age 12 to redefining the world of interiors, Kelly Hoppen CBE has become a household name and an inspiration for creatives everywhere. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Kelly joins Rochelle Humes for an honest, energising conversation about her extraordinary journey from teenage entrepreneur to Britain’s most recognisable interior designer.Kelly shares how her unique upbringing—surrounded by fashion, art, and her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit—ignited her creative passion and confidence to launch a business at just 16. She opens up about overcoming bullying at school, the turning points that shaped her signature style, and how she navigated business growth, motherhood, and the pressure of building a self-titled brand.From finding your authentic power and building world-class teams, to licensing, leading with vulnerability, and making luxury design accessible for all, Kelly mixes decades of wisdom with fresh, practical advice for anyone dreaming of launching their own thing. There’s real talk on setbacks, learning to lead (not just run) your business, and the importance of protecting your “diamond” idea when the world gets noisy.Whether you’re a design lover, a founder, or just looking for inspiration from one of the UK’s most creative business minds, Kelly’s story proves you can build a dream career and stay true to yourself every step of the way.If you’ve ever asked what it takes to put your name on the map and create lasting impact in your industry, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.FOLLOW KELLYhttps://www.instagram.com/kellyhoppen/FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 39: Turning Personal Struggles Into a Nutrition Empire with Emily English
Trigger warning: this episode touches on eating disorders. Please take care whilst listening.In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle Humes sits down with Emily English—nutritionist, bestselling cookbook author, and founder of epetōme. Emily shares her journey from a chaotic family life and struggles with disordered eating as a young model, to retraining in nutrition and building a thriving business online.Listen as Emily reveals how honest, science-backed recipes won her a devoted Instagram following, how her audience inspired her best-selling books, and the process behind launching her gut health brand, epetōme. The conversation covers brand strategy, knowing your audience, and the real work behind making an impact in the wellness space.Emily also opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship—finding the right team, learning to delegate, and staying true to your mission. Her story is full of practical advice for anyone looking to launch a business, make a difference, or just cook better food.If you’re interested in wellness, entrepreneurship, or simply want inspiration from someone who’s built their brand from scratch, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe for more incredible founder stories!FOLLOW EMILY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emthenutritionist/epetōme: https://www.instagram.com/epetome_co/FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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