The Artisan Founder (Founder Stories, hosted by Lyndsey James)

I meet Kristina Motiejunaite, the founder of Wild Ona. From her workshop in Scotland, Kristina crafts heavenly solid shampoo bars from natural ingredients.
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The Studio Cotton Blog

The Coastal Exploration Company

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I meet Abbie & Roanna, Co-Founders of home fragrance brand Great House Farm Stores.

Learn the inspiration behind their business and their fascinating story of scent, in the very first Artisan Founder podcast episode!

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In this episode, I chat with David and Stephen Flynn, The Happy Pear, about their 20-year journey promoting healthy eating.
We discuss their beginnings in a small vegetable shop and how their mission has expanded into cafes, a bakery, and a regenerative farm.
They share insights from their new book, “20: Recipes and Learnings from the First 20 Years,” and emphasise the importance of community connection and adaptability, especially during challenges like the COVID pandemic.
This conversation celebrates their enduring impact on healthy eating and their vision for future growth into the UK and US.
Join their adventures at https://thehappypear.ie/

Also mentioned in today's episode:
Missy's House

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In this episode I meet the founders of Funki Coffee, sisters Sharon & Lauretta Gavin - aka the comedy double act Gavin & Gavin who have created their own wellness brand.

We talk about overcoming illness, their life-changing detox retreats and the inspiration behind their powerful mushroom coffee product.

Purchase Funki Coffee and book retreats at gavinsisters.co.uk

Also featured in this episode:

Sunnyfields Apiaries

Lovingly Artisan Bakery

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I meet Artemis, the creator of Jewellery brand Only Through Shadows.

Discover how Artemis survived a major life change, started over, found her own style and how she captures those beautiful product photos.

onlythroughshadows.com

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I meet David & Hannah, two of the three founders of Lam Lighting. Together with David's wife Julie and their creative team in Essex, they create the most beautiful porcelain lighting.

Shop at lam-lighting.co.uk

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In this episode, I meet Martin Murray, co-founder of Dunnet Bay Distillery. We dive into the world of gin, share a virtual tasting, and explore how he and his wife Claire turned their dream of self-employment into a thriving business, now exporting their Rock Rose gin around the globe.

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We celebrate the beauty of handmade, the joy of unique experiences, and meet the Artisan Founders who pour their soul into their creations.

Whether you’re seeking a unique handcrafted gift, a transformative experience, or simply a moment of inspiration, The Artisan Founder is your go-to destination for embracing a slower, more intentional way of life.

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In this episode I meet Rose, the Founder of Hibi Botanics natural skincare collection.

Rose shares her start up story, the inspiration behind the Hibi Botanics collection, the beauty industry obsession around anti-ageing and why we should be thinking about what’s in the shower gel aisle of the supermarket.

Use discount code HIBIXARTISAN to enjoy a discount on the fabulous Skincare Discovery Set at hibibotanics.com

Read Rose's story in The Artisan Founder Journal.

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In this episode I meet Laura Rudoe, the founder of Evolve Organic Beauty who shares her 15 year story so far. We talk about bringing production back in-house, the importance of natural skincare and how Evolve are navigating the challenges of fast growth in the beauty industry while remaining artisan.


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In this inspiring episode, I meet author of Material and renowned Woodworker Nick Kary. We discuss some of the wonderful artisans he met while writing his book, the joy of natural materials, and ponder what it means to be an artisan and to work with your hands.

You can learn more about Nick’s woodworking courses and The Brake holiday cabins at https://www.thebrake.net/

Material is available from Chelsea Green Publishing.

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In this episode, I meet Alison Wright, the owner of iconic Cambridge based bakery – Fitzbillies. Alison shares how sentimental childhood memories of the bakery led to the purchase and successful re-launch many years later, and the legacy of wonder that she hopes to leave for future generations.

Also featured:

Lore Botanicals, Dorset

Laura’s Loom, Cumbria

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