The Inside Derby Podcast – hosted by James Wallis, Founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Aristotle Financial Planning. The podcasts are unscripted interviews with entrepeneurs, business leaders and owners, as well as other interesting people and organisations from in or around the Derby area. Showcasing great people and great businesses in our area.
Rob Twells
In this episode I am joined by Rob Twells of The Digital Maze. We talk about his journey so far, from starting a business whilst still at university, building that business, dealing with coronavirus, as well as the sale of Frogspark and his role now and moving forward.
Rachael Bricknell
In this episode I talk with Rachael Bricknell of Candle Mad. We talk about her career journey so far including retail and office work, as well as all things Candle Mad, from the name to the branding and scents, even how to actually make candles! Enjoy!
Sarah Bulmer
In this episode I talk with Sarah Bulmer, Managing Director of Derby Days Out. We talk about her varied career so far including finding out journalism wasn't for her, about running businesses and the challenge of dealing with that whilst managing a condition, to all about Derby Days Out.
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