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Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest growing social apps for women.I started Great Company because I wanted to connect with people again. Despite being more connected than ever online, many of us have never felt lonelier.That's how Michelle felt after becoming a mum to her son, Finn. Instead of accepting that loneliness, she decided to build the community she wished she'd had. That's how Peanut was born.Since launching in 2017, Peanut has grown to over 5 million registered users, offering women a safe space to ask questions, find support and build connection...
Simon Pegg is a legend of the entertainment industry, with a career spanning more than 30 years.Growing up in Gloucester with a cinema just down the road, Simon’s deep love of films was fostered early on. From Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End to Star Trek and the Mission: Impossible franchise, he’s built one of the most beloved bodies of work.I grew up watching Simon’s films, so getting the chance to meet him was surreal. We talked about everything from working with Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams to our shared love of horror movies and what it means to be a good dad.In this conve...
It’s Love Island FINAL day! As another long, hot summer in the villa comes to an end, it feels like the perfect time to look back at my conversation with Love Island royalty, Chloe Burrows. Chloe is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Since leaving the villa, she’s built an incredible career as a podcaster, TV presenter, and all-round good vibes.In this Great Moment, Chloe reveals what it was really like inside the villa and how it felt to return to the real world after becoming famous overnight. Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagra...
Vivian Tu is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, a multi-media company on a mission to make money advice accessible to young people.Vivian started her career on Wall Street before leaving to set up Your Rich BFF, where she now shares bite-sized lessons on personal finance with millions of people around the world. She's grown a community of more than 8 million people helping each other get rich and stay rich.In this conversation, Vivian shares:Why we’re all so uncomfortable talking about moneyHow to navigate finances in relationshipsThe biggest money mistakes people makeHow to ask for a pa...
Tom Aspinall is the first British UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World. With 15 wins, including 11 by knockout, he’s built a reputation as one of the most devastating finishers in the sport.I'm a huge UFC fan, so sitting down with Tom was a dream come true. From training as a kid in his Dad's MMA gym to becoming one of the biggest names in the UFC, his story is nothing short of incredible. In this conversation, Tom shares:What it was like stepping into the cage for his first fightThe scariest moments of his career so farHis thoughts on the drama between Eddie Hearn and Dana White What he's...
I’ve just had the pleasure of speaking to Nick Mohammed on Great Company, so it felt only right to revisit my conversation with his fellow Faithful, England rugby legend Joe Marler.Larger than life, totally unfiltered and never one to hold back, Joe is one of the most memorable characters to ever pull on an England shirt.In this Great Moment, Joe talks about the real first love of his life - his wife, Daisy - and why she's always been his compass, both on and off the pitch. Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok...
Hayu Presents... is the ultimate deep-dive podcast celebrating the biggest personalities, wildest moments, and most iconic shows from the Hayu reality TV universe.Across 12 unmissable episodes, host Dean McCarthy explores everything from unforgettable reality romances and legendary Housewives to fashion disasters, one-season wonders, show-stopping performances and the most chaotic holidays ever captured on camera.Featuring superstar guests including Luann de Lesseps, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Elizabeth Day, the cast of The Real Housewives of London and Paris Hilton, each episode is packed with...
GEORGIE COLERIDGE COLE: I Sold SheerLuxe For £40million - This Is What I’ve Learnt | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
Georgie Coleridge Cole is the founder of SheerLuxe, one of the UK’s leading digital lifestyle brands.Over twenty years, Georgie built SheerLuxe from a weekly newsletter into the go-to destination for fashion, beauty, travel and interiors.Then she sold it for £40 million.Georgie’s story is proof that a simple idea can become something extraordinary. So, I couldn't wait to sit down with her for this week's episode of Founders Friday.In our conversation, Georgie shares:- The purpose behind the SheerLuxe empire- Why she thinks the creator economy is booming- The big business idea she never foll...
Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents. He's the comedian behind the iconic character Mr Swallow, an Emmy-nominated actor best known for Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Intelligence and, an amazing magician. He also captured the nation’s hearts as the Faithful who almost won the first series of The Celebrity Traitors.Nick is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. He’s also proof that success rarely happens overnight. Nick started out performing stand-up to an audience of just two people and he has worked his way up to become one of the country’s favourite comedians and actors. In our convers...
IT’S COMING HOME! After seeing off Norway at the weekend, the England Men’s team are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup. Let’s frickinnn’ gooo! As the team gets ready to face Argentina, there’s no better time to revisit my conversation with one of England’s greatest footballers. The one and only Jill Scott.England's second most-capped player of all time, a Euros winner, a Lioness legend and now a much loved pundit, Jill has experienced the beautiful game from every angle.In this Great Moment, Jill looks back on the moments on the pitch she’ll never forget and the lessons football h...
Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University. Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than 400 million people every day. Evan's idea has genuinely changed the way we communicate. So, I couldn’t wait to sit down with him for our first episode of Great Company Presents: Founders Friday mini-series. In our conversation, Evan shares: How the idea of Snapchat came about The moment he decided to drop out of Stanford The reality of becoming a billionaire at 25 How he balance...
Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone. But behind her unmistakable voice is an even more unbelievable story. In our conversation, Anastacia opens up about the early days of her career, from singing at Hollywood parties to lying about her age to get on TV and, how her mum always knew she had something special, long before anyone else did.In this conversation, Anastacia shares: Lying...
There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to?Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades.In this Great Moment, Harry reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sean Lock, and explains why refusing to take yourself too seriously might just be the best way to get through the hard times. Sometimes the most profound lessons come...
Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport.Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the world’s greatest athletes up close made her dream of competing in the Olympics one day too. But when she was just 17, Lina was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the right side of her body became paralysed. She thought her Olympic dream was over. It wasn’t. In our conversation, Lina shares how she defied the odds to achieve her dreams, what it took to get there...
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you.Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’. In this Great Moment, Dr Julie explains how our past childhood experiences quietly shape the way we show up in our adult relationships, and why leaning into the difficult conversations is the most important thing you can do.Because sometimes the work we do on ourselves is the greatest gift we can give to the people around us. Listen to the full epis...
Grace Beverley has spent the past decade building a career most people can only dream of. At just 18, she started her first business from her university bedroom. Since then, she’s gone on to build three hugely successful companies, TALA, SHREDDY and The Productivity Method. I was so excited to sit down with Grace for an episode of Great Company. She’s someone I’ve wanted on the show for a long time and the conversation more than lived up to my expectations. In this episode, Grace shares: The burnout that forced her to rethink everything How she learnt to trust herself and build businesses h...
Days like Father's Day remind us of the people who mean the most to us. Some are there from the very beginning, others come into our lives later, but the people we love leave a mark that lasts forever. When Amol Rajan came on Great Company, we had one of the most honest and moving conversations I've ever had on the podcast, and it’s stayed with me ever since. In this Great Moment, Amol opens up about losing his dad, what that loss has taught him and why we should never take the people we love for granted. Listen to the full episode HERE.If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Insta...
Emma Myers' life changed almost overnight when ‘Wednesday’ became a global hit on Netflix. Her role as Enid Sinclair made her an instant fan favourite and quickly launched her into the spotlight. Since then she’s gone on to lead A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and star in the record-breaking Minecraft movie. But long before the world knew her name, Emma was a homeschooled kid who often felt like the odd one out.In our conversation, Emma opens up about the whirlwind of overnight fame, working with the likes of Jenna Ortega and Jack Black, and how she's learned to stay grounded in an industry t...
We're handed a certain blueprint for life. Get the right job, find the right partner, settle down, have children and ideally, do it all by 35. But what if that blueprint isn’t for you?Ashley Roberts rose to global fame as part of the Pussycat Dolls and she has built an incredible career and a life she loves by doing things her own way. In this Great Moment, Ashley opens up about the freedom that comes from building a life that genuinely works for her. From choosing not to have children to investing her time and energy in herself, she shares why living life on her own terms has been one of t...
Perrie Edwards was just 17 when she found fame on The X Factor. After auditioning for the show, she was put together with Jade, Leigh-Anne and Jesy to form Little Mix - a group that became one of the biggest girlbands in British pop history.In our conversation, Perrie reveals that one of the hardest things about being famous is having some of her most personal experiences play out in the public eye. From the very public end of her friendship with Jesy to going through a break-up, Perrie opens up about what it's really like to grieve, heal and grow while the world is watching. In this episod...
Cast your mind back to the early 2010s when paparazzi shots ruled the front pages, and reality TV was turning ordinary people into stars overnight. From Big Brother and The X Factor to TOWIE and Made in Chelsea, our generation grew up at the peak of fame culture, raised on the idea that being famous was the ultimate dream.Few people embody that era quite like Rylan Clark. We first fell in love with Rylan when he appeared as the ‘novelty act’ on The X Factor in 2012. From there, he went on to win Celebrity Big Brother, host TV primetime shows and is now BBC Radio 2 royalty, carving out a car...
Daniel Mays has been in our living rooms for decades. From EastEnders and Line of Duty to Mrs Biggs and Thursday Murder Club, he’s become one of the most familiar and loved faces in British TV and film. But long before he shared the screen with the likes of Michael Douglas and Stephen Graham, Daniel was the middle child in a working-class Essex family, desperate to be seen and heard. He found his voice through performing and never looked back.In this conversation, Danny shares: Growing up in Essex with dreams of becoming an actor Why he nearly didn't go to stage schoolThe unforgettable adv...
Modern dating is… a lot. Between situationships, ghosting, and the apps that feel more like a second job, finding anything close to a healthy relationship has never been more complicated. But on the bright side? It does make for some incredible stories.Joanne McNally is one of the funniest people I know. She made history as the first Irish female comic to headline Dublin’s 3Arena and soon she’ll be bringing her brilliant chaos to Celebrity Traitors.In this Great Moment, Joanne takes us deep into her hilariously chaotic dating life from the disasters to those awkward pillow talk moments. Bec...
Vogue Williams is one of Ireland’s most loved exports. From co-hosting the hugely popular podcast, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ with Joanne McNally to fronting documentaries and writing a Sunday Times bestseller, ‘Big Mouth’, Vogue’s built a career that’s as varied as it is brilliant. She also happens to be married to my buddy, Spencer Matthews and over the years, she’s become one of my favourite people too. Nothing was off limits when Vogue joined me on Great Company and I found myself learning things about her life I’d never heard before. In this episode, Vogue shares:What it was like being ...
There's nothing quite like finding your people. The ones who make you feel completely at home, just as you are. For some of us, it’s the family we're born into. For others, it's the family we find along the way.Louie Spence is a British icon who lights up every room he walks into. He’s an incredibly gifted dancer and choreographer who performed on world tours with the Spice Girls before becoming a household name at Pineapple Dance Studios. In this Great Moment, Louie opens up about how dance has always meant so much more than what happens on stage. He shares how it's given him a way to conn...
Gareth Gates became a household name overnight. When the first series of Pop Idol aired in 2002, it was the first show of its kind and Gareth instantly captured the nation's hearts as the boy who defied his stammer to sing.Growing up in Bradford Gareth was severely bullied at school for his stammer, so convinced he was defective that he almost didn't audition for Pop Idol at all. In our conversation, Gareth opens up about the whirlwind of Pop Idol fame, and how he's spent the years since learning to accept the very thing he once felt ashamed of. In this episode, Gareth shares:Being bullied ...
When you're going through a tough time, it can feel like there's no way out. But it's often in those moments that we find the strength we didn't know we had.Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu knows that feeling all too well. Since winning Love Island in 2022, she's gone on to become the Queen of Reality TV, from Love Island All Stars to Celebrity Big Brother and now Vanderpump Villa. But behind her confidence is a young girl who lacked self-belief, was severely bullied at school, and developed disordered eating in an attempt to change herself to fit in.In this Great Moment, Ekin-Su opens up about meeting h...
Emma Barnett is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, with more than two thousand interviews under her belt and a seat on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Emma was encouraged to ask questions from a young age and she’s built her entire career around them. Whether she's holding a politician to a 12-second silence on live radio or interviewing the Prime Minister, she’s known for running towards difficult conversations, not away from them.She’s also become a powerful voice for women. In our conversation, Emma opens up about her IVF journey and the miscarriage that left her so defe...
Faith is a deeply personal thing and, for many of us, our relationship with it changes over time. Some people drift away from it, some come back to it, and others are still figuring out what it means to them. It’s a journey that’s rarely a straight line.Big Zuu knows that better than most. Over the years, he has struggled to work out what being a Muslim means to him. In this Great Moment, the BAFTA-winning TV chef and Grime artist opens up about reconnecting with his faith, how the process has shaped him and how he's found a way to balance two loves of his life: his music and his religion.L...
Chris Appleton has built a reputation as one of the world’s most trusted celebrity hair stylists. From Kim Kardashian and JLo to Ariana Grande and Christina Aguilera, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. It’s a world away from his upbringing in Leicester. As a teenager, Chris was bullied at school for working in a local hairdressers and was labelled before he had even begun to understand his own sexuality. In our conversation, Chris opens up about the abuse he faced from bullies, coming out in his twenties and the difficult period that followed. He tells me about the mo...