You don’t need to be “techy” to thrive in the age of AI — you just need to know where to start. In this empowering Launch Box episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle Humes sits down with Chloe Watts, founder of ChloéDigital, to demystify AI and show how women can use it to save time, scale their businesses, and unlock creative freedom. From coding MySpace pages at 15 to “vibe coding” — where women can build websites and apps just by typing — Chloe’s journey proves that technology is no longer a b...
Nov 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 51
Marisa Hordern turned a childhood love of crystals into MISSOMA, now one of the world’s leading jewellery brands. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Marisa sits down with Rochelle Humes to reveal how she grew a global business from her kitchen table, navigated tough industry “wilderness years,” and stayed true to her creative vision. She shares the truth behind startup struggles, lessons on building a strong team culture, and the importance of trusting your instincts. From overcoming burnout ...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 50
Discover how Anastasia Soare turned one brilliant idea — the perfect brow — into a global beauty powerhouse. When Anastasia Soare arrived in America, she barely spoke English and had $200 to her name. Today, she’s the founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills , one of the most influential beauty brands on the planet. In this episode, Rochelle Humes uncovers the incredible journey behind the woman who redefined eyebrows and built a $3 billion business from the ground up. Anastasia opens up about her ear...
Oct 29, 2025•57 min•Ep. 49
From Manchester market stalls to Head of Global Business at Meta, Nicola Mendelsohn joins Rochelle Humes to share her inspirational journey—rooted in family, entrepreneurial spirit, and a drive to break barriers. Nicola reveals how her upbringing shaped her career, how she built her confidence in male-dominated settings, and the lessons learned balancing motherhood with leadership. In this episode, Nicola demystifies how AI can help women build and grow their businesses, shares honest insights o...
Oct 22, 2025•56 min•Ep. 48
What does it really take to launch a fashion brand that stands out? Fisayo Longe, founder of KAI Collective, joins Rochelle Humes to share her remarkable journey from entrepreneurial beginnings in Nigeria to becoming one of London’s most innovative fashion voices. Fisayo talks openly about her culture-driven confidence, pivoting from accounting to style, and the product flops and viral moments that shaped her brand. She reveals the lessons she learned about asking the right questions, building c...
Oct 15, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 47
From collecting rose petals as a child to creating one of the UK’s most iconic skincare brands, Sarah Chapman's path is all about passion, innovation, and grit. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle Humes chats with Sarah about her journey from experimenting with homemade face masks to delivering sought-after facials and developing her Skinesis range. Sarah reveals how moving around the world shaped her adaptable mindset, why she studied everything from makeup to cosmetic science, and h...
Oct 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 46
What happens when chronic illness changes everything you know about food? In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, host Rochelle Humes sits down with Caragh Keane—the founder of SUPERKEEN, the cleanest cereal on the market. Caragh shares how her lupus diagnosis inspired her shift from primary school teacher to entrepreneur and led her to create a breakfast brand for kids and adults with ingredient anxieties. Rochelle and Caragh talk about the realities of building a business while managing health c...
Oct 01, 2025•58 min•Ep. 45
This week on Ladies Who Launch, serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore joins Rochelle Humes to share her one-of-a-kind journey from small-town Canada to launching global icons like Bliss Spa, Soap & Glory, FitFlop, and Beauty Pie. Marcia reveals how a difficult childhood sparked her entrepreneurial fire, why she’s always been a problem solver, and the real story behind building a waitlisted spa from scratch. Hear how she disrupted the beauty industry—over and over again—by trusting her gut, owni...
Sep 24, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 44
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 ✨ Confidenc...
Sep 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 43
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, an...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 42
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 p...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 41
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 ...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 40
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 Insta...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 39
In this inspiring episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle Humes sits down with Amy Liu, founder of cult beauty brand, Tower 28. Amy shares how her struggle with eczema and years working behind the scenes in the beauty industry led her to create a a clean-beauty brand transforming sensitive skin care. From her Midwest upbringing as the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants to launching Tower 28 at age 40, Amy opens up about overcoming doubts, raising her first investment without a business plan, and th...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
Victoria Jenkins went from a tiny village in Oxfordshire to leading a movement in the fashion world as the founder of Unhidden—an adaptive clothing brand making style accessible for all. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, she joins Rochelle Humes for an honest, inspiring conversation about turning personal experience into purpose. From fashion school in East London to multiple life-changing surgeries, Victoria shares how a moment in hospital opened her eyes to the lack of fashionable options ...
Aug 06, 2025•55 min•Ep. 37
Nicola Kilner, co-founder of DECIEM and The Ordinary, joins Rochelle Humes to share how she helped turn a disruptive idea into a global beauty powerhouse. In this episode, Nicola reveals how her upbringing shaped her drive, the secrets behind The Ordinary’s cult-favorite success, and what it took to lead through incredible highs and heartbreaking lows. From navigating rapid career growth, motherhood, and personal loss, to redefining skincare with science and honesty, Nicola’s story is one of cou...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 36
Jamie Genevieve went from working behind a makeup counter in Glasgow to launching VIEVE, one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty brands. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch , Jamie sits down with Rochelle Humes to share how she turned a love for beauty into a thriving business. From the early days of filming YouTube tutorials after midnight to navigating her first investor pitch, Jamie’s story is packed with grit, self-belief, and smart decisions. She opens up about building a brand during lockd...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 35
Mona Kattan - entrepreneur, fragrance fanatic, and founder of Kayali - joins us for an unfiltered conversation on building a beauty business with soul. In this episode, Mona shares how she went from working in finance to launching one of the fastest-growing perfume brands in the world. We dive deep into her founder journey: the early scrappy days, launching Kayali before the fragrance boom, scaling with limited resources, and what it really takes to lead a brand with clarity, emotion, and convic...
Jul 16, 2025•54 min•Ep. 34
Today’s guest is a beauty industry powerhouse - Amanda Baldwin, the CEO behind not one, but two of the most influential beauty brands of the last decade: Supergoop! and Olaplex . She’s the woman who turned sunscreen into a skincare essential and is now leading one of the most recognisable names in haircare through a bold reinvention. In this episode, Amanda takes us behind the scenes - from leaving a high-powered job in private equity to scaling a start-up that changed how we protect our skin, t...
Jul 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 33
In this episode Rochelle sits down with entrepreneur and former TOWIE star, Sam Faiers, to talk about building Revive Collagen from the ground up - without outside investment. Sam opens up about her early years, the moment she walked away from TV, and the unexpected acne battle that led to her breakthrough product. She shares how she sold her house to fund her startup, the pressure of launching as a public figure, and the powerful role manifesting, failure, and grit played in her journey. We als...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 32
In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, we’re joined by Olivia Jenkins, founder of cult-favourite jewellery brand D. Louise. Known for redefining affordable luxury with timeless, tarnish-free pieces, Olivia shares her journey from solo founder to scaling a multi-million-pound business. She opens up about the power of brand storytelling, building a loyal customer base, and staying true to your vision in a fast-paced e-commerce landscape. Tune in to hear how Olivia turned a gap in the market into a ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 31
In this episode of Ladies Who Launch , we’re joined by Caroline Hirons, skincare expert, author, and founder of renowned skincare brand Skin Rocks. Known for her no-nonsense approach to beauty, Caroline shares her journey from shop floors to CEO, offering invaluable advice on staying authentic, leading a team and building trust with your audience. Tune in to hear how Caroline has navigated the beauty industry and made her mark as one of the most influential voices in skincare. FOLLOW CAROLINE ht...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 30
In our debut Launch Box episode, we sat down with the incredible Dior Bediako —founder of Pepper Your Talk , life coach, speaker, and all-around powerhouse—for a powerful conversation on purpose, resilience, and building a brand that truly aligns with who you are. Today, Dior is back , and this time, you’re in the driver’s seat. In this special follow-up episode, she’s answering your questions—unfiltered, thoughtful, and deeply practical. From navigating career pivots to managing self-doubt, Dio...
Jun 11, 2025•50 min•Ep. 29
In this empowering episode of Ladies Who Launch, we’re joined by Krissy Cela - fitness entrepreneur, founder of Oner Active and EvolveYou, and a powerful voice for women owning their strength. Krissy opens up about her journey from law student to global fitness brand founder, the challenges of building a business from scratch, and how she balances discipline with self-compassion. We dive deep into Krissy’s mindset, the behind-the-scenes of launching her activewear brand, and how she’s redefining...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, we’re joined by Ama Amo-Agyei, the founder of Plantmade, a beauty brand revolutionising the skincare industry with plant-based, sustainable solutions. Ama’s mission is to prove that clean beauty can be effective, ethical, and accessible to all and it comes from a truly personal place. We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of creating a plant-powered skincare line, and how she’s paving the way for a more eco-conscious approach to beauty. Am...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, we’re joined by the incredible Lorna Luxe… fashion influencer, entrepreneur, and founder of her own successful brands. With a passion for timeless, sophisticated style, Lorna has built a career that blends fashion blogging, content creation, and brand ownership. From growing her influence on social media to launching her own collections, Lorna has truly mastered the art of personal branding. We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, discussing the highs and ...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, we’re joined by Jordan Mitchell and Liz MacCuish, the co-founders of Good Culture, the talent and influencer agency on a mission to make the industry more inclusive, authentic, and representative of the world we actually live in. With backgrounds in fashion, media, and talent, Jordan and Liz came together to challenge the status quo… building an agency that puts values at the center of everything it does. We talk about the realities of launching a purpose-le...
May 14, 2025•45 min•Ep. 25
In this powerful episode of Ladies Who Launch, we’re joined by Tinuke Awe and Clotilde Abe, the dynamic duo and changemakers behind Five X More which is a grassroots organisation working to improve black maternal health outcomes in the UK. What began as a campaign to raise awareness around the shocking statistic that Black women in the UK are five times more likely to die during childbirth than white women has since become a national movement, pushing for accountability, policy change, and equit...
May 10, 2025•43 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, we’re joined by Charlotte and Gemma, the dynamic duo behind The Style Sisters, a business that’s redefining home styling and organisation. From decluttering to creating stylish, functional spaces, they’ve turned their passion for design and home improvement into a thriving company. The Style Sisters help people feel good in their space by offering expert storage solutions, home transformations, and clever styling tips. Whether you're looking to organise your...
May 09, 2025•38 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of Ladies Who Launch , we’re joined by Nilam Holmes celebrity skin expert, beauty entrepreneur, and founder of both Dermaspa Clinic and the pioneering brow brand HD Brows. With a career spanning decades at the forefront of beauty and aesthetics, Nilam has helped redefine industry standards, working with some of the world’s most recognisable faces while building trusted, transformative brands. Nilam takes us through her entrepreneurial journey… from launching HD Brows and revoluti...
May 08, 2025•41 min•Ep. 22
