Business Unusual with Claudia Winkleman
Listen to our podcast to discover the secrets to success, straight from inspiring UK entrepreneurs.
Meet Business Unusual
Discover the secrets to success, and support your own business journey with advice straight from the entrepreneurs changing the business landscape.
Listen to the stories of inspiring UK entrepreneurs
Join Claudia Winkleman in conversation with exceptional founders and creators who had an idea and made it happen. It's a long way from Business As Usual - that's why THIS is Business Unusual.
Follow the brand new season of our entrepreneurship podcast week-by-week, revisit the first season and catch trailers for upcoming episodes.
Little Moons return – The unusual business of ice cream
Vivien and Howard Wong, co-founders of ice cream company, Little Moons, re-join Claudia to talk about their dramatic growth through TikTok, founding a family business, and an exclusive new flavour.
Papier – The unusual business of stationery and building your USPs
Taymoor and Claudia chat about design, quality, and personalization at Papier – plus the importance of less talking and more doing, and why passion is the best motive for starting up a business.
EX1 Cosmetics – The unusual business of cosmetics
Claudia and Farah catch up on EX1 and cosmetics, while discussing the value that can be found in pushing boundaries as a business, learning from failure, and the importance of faith in yourself.
Izzy Wheels – The unusual business of customisation
Ailbhe and Claudia catch-up about social media shop windows and how an online video helped Izzy Wheels to grow and collaborate with brands such as Hello Kitty, Barbie and Disney.
Jamii – The unusual business of supporting small businesses
Claudia talks to Jamii founder Khalia about the importance of supporting small businesses, throwing yourself into the deep end and harnessing the power of storytelling for a memorable brand.
Peanut – The unusual business of online community
In this episode, Claudia and Michelle talk the launch of Peanut Menopause and spotting the forgotten demographic. Michelle also shares tips on how to navigate female empowerment in the business world.
Patch - The unusual business of doorstep plant deliveries
It’s time to get your hands dirty with Patch, the company changing how we buy houseplants, with a focus on everything you need to help you care for them afterwards.
Little Moons - The unusual business of bite-sized ice cream
Claudia chats to brother and sister duo Howard and Vivien about mochi ice-cream and how they’ve looked after their staff during a complicated time in the food industry.
Our Parks - The unusual business of getting fit for free
Our Parks founder Born Barikor is on a mission to provide free, high-quality exercise classes that everyone can access. In this episode, Claudia discovers the secret to his success.
Growing Underground – The unusual business of underground farming
Claudia discovers Growing Underground, a futuristic farm with sustainability at its heart. Co-Founder Steven Dring joins her in finding out what it takes to succeed with such an unconventional idea.
what3words – The unusual business of inventing three-word addresses
Chris Sheldrick, Co-founder and CEO of what3words, discusses the new global address system being used for everything from helping the emergency services to getting fish and chips to the Isle of Man.
Bouclème – The unusual business of curly hair-care
Malcom X and a specialist curly hair salon inspired Bouclème founder, Michele Scott-Lynch. She chats with Claudia about what it takes to make waves (and curls!) in the beauty industry.
Northern Monk – The unusual business of monastic brewing
Claudia meets Russell Bisset of the Northern Monk brewery to chat about creative beer collaborations, giving back generously to the community and why they decided to brew beer on Ben Nevis.
OLIO – The unusual business of sharing leftovers
OLIO tackles food wastage by connecting neighbours in order to share unwanted leftovers. CEO Tessa Clarke tells Claudia how a WhatsApp group of 12 turned into a global community of 2 million.
Welcome to Business Unusual, Series 1
Discover some of the most exciting businesses currently working in the UK, and how they made their mark, with Business Unusual.
Welcome to Business Unusual, Series 2
Our Business Unusual podcast is back. Join Claudia Winkleman as she gets to know the innovative entrepreneurs behind the UK’s most exciting challenger brands.
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