Ladies Who Launch

Ladies Who Launch is an empowering podcast serving up the aspirational journeys of women who have made their mark in the world of business. Starting from scratch to cooking up empires, join our host, Rochelle Humes, as she dives into the successes and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Sink your teeth into the inspiring stories of those who have fearlessly pursued their dreams whilst dishing out invaluable insights to listeners. Get ready to be motivated and uplifted as Rochelle elevates the voices of these extraordinary women, showcasing their resilience, creativity and a side of determination to launch. This is your girls’ group chat for business and beyond. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #91

  She's Making AI-Generated Foundation In 90 Seconds | Ruth de Leo, Decipher Beauty

  Aug 19, 20261h 2m

  Have you ever experienced having to mix 3 different foundations just to find your shade? Well your problems have been sold because DCYPHER Beauty is the World’s first beauty tech brand creating formulations from scratch, one at a time, personalised in minutes.  In this week's episode, Rochelle sits down with Ruth De Leo, skincare founder of DCYPHER and mentee of Charlotte Tilbury, to share how AI-powered shade-matching is solving the personalisation problem no beauty giant could crack.  We discuss the real expectations vs reality of launching a brand, learning from the best brands in the industry, and the non-negotiables that keep DCYPHER running. Ruth gets honest about founder life, unexpected customer feedback, and the advice she wishes she never listened to. In this episode, we cover: Ruth’s beauty-industry background and discovering the gap in the market that sparked the brand. Charlotte Tilbury mentorship that impacted her career. How AI and personalisation formulas solved the universal shade-match struggle. The expectations vs reality of starting up, and how she switches off. Business non-negotiables, the advice she ignores, and Ruth’s top tip. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how technology can benefit skincare, this one’s for you. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  Chapters 00:00 Industry Meets Problem 01:59 Pain Points & Waste In Makeup And Waste 06:33 Scaling Brands And Building Confidence 07:44 Charlotte Tilbury Lessons On Trust 17:49 DCYPHER Tech Explained 26:08 Launching In John Lewis 34:55 Data Driven Foundation Formulas 36:49 Fast Track Personalised Lip Products 41:02 Switching Off As A Founder 43:31 Learning To Let Go 48:35 John Lewis Launch Moment 51:45 Advice Regrets And Lessons 57:30 Why Its Important To Obsess Over The Problem New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch. FOLLOW RUTH  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthxdcypher/ DCYPHER: https://www.instagram.com/dcypherbeauty/ FOLLOW US Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #90

  From Launch to SpaceNK in 3 years: Behind the Growth of Mimétique

  Aug 12, 202652 min

  Ever wondered how to launch a skincare brand? This week’s episode is with Fabienne Sebaoun, founder of Mimétique, who unpacks the raw reality of building a self-funded beauty brand from scratch. We then go into how Fabienne tapped into her science based roots to build a niche within an overcrowded space. From facing university as a mature student to navigating the chaos of a first launch, Fabienne shares the do's, don'ts, and business non-negotiables that shaped Mimétique into a brand built on storytelling and substance. In this episode, we cover: How Fabienne’s science-based background led her to launching building a niche in the crowded beauty space  Lesson from building Mimétique completely self funded How storytelling and brand identity became her edge in an oversaturated market Do's and don'ts of launching a modern brand and managing the conflict that comes with it Fabienne’s top tip for solo founders If you’re an aspiring founder looking to launch in the beauty space, this one’s for you. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet The Mimétique Founder 01:55 Dermatology Family Roots 07:16 Going Back to University at 40 13:03 From Lab Vials to Le Bon Marché 15:38 The Challenges Of A Self Funded Launch  17:44 Building the Team  23:27 Designing the French Pharmacy Look 27:00 Founder Dos and Donts 33:06 Letting Go to Grow 35:18 Fabienne’s Five Year Vision 41:49 Rocket Round  47:46 Mentors And Dream Collaborations 50:22 Wrap Up New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch. FOLLOW FABIENNE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabienne_sebaoun/ Mimétique: https://www.instagram.com/mimetiqueskin/ FOLLOW US Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #89

  Gigi & Olive: How 4 Business Pivots Built a Seven-Figure Brand

  Aug 5, 20261h 7m

  This week, we’re joined by Georgie Le Roux, founder and CEO of Gigi & Olive, the luxury bridal and personalised gifting brand that has grown through four major business pivots and over 85% year-on-year growth. In this episode, Georgie shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building a product based business from manually managing personalised orders in Google Sheets to scaling a luxury brand, navigating operational chaos, and the £30,000 Meta Ads mistake that nearly derailed Black Friday. We also dive into why profit matters more than revenue, how to know when it's time to pivot, building a community-first brand, and the founder lessons no one talks about. In this episode, we cover: The £30,000 Meta Ads horror story every founder should hear Why Gigi & Olive pivoted four times before finding its winning model The operational reality of running a personalised product business Why chasing revenue can be a dangerous growth strategy How customer obsession became Gigi & Olive's biggest competitive advantage The Gigi & Olive podcast is launching September 2026 Building a luxury brand through community, not just marketing The mindset shifts every founder needs to scale with confidence Whether you're building an e-commerce brand, scaling a business, or simply love hearing the real stories behind successful founders, this episode is packed with honest lessons and practical insights. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Georgie Le Roux, founder of Gigi & Olive 01:57 Introducing Gigi & Olive 05:47 How to Track Trends in Products 07:31 First Big Pivot to Own Designs 09:25 Building Personalisation Operations 14:06 Scaling Without Chaos 19:46 Serving the Same Customer in Multiple Ways 26:49 Meta Ads Horror Story 28:43 Building Brand Through Word Of Mouth 30:40 Next Business Pivots & Mindset 33:15 Building Luxury in Crowded Market 40:30 Building a Strong Brand Intentionally  41:24 The Gigi & Olive Podcast 43:35 Rocket Round  46:01 Phone Habits And Sleep 47:30 Profit Over Top Line 53:56 Financial Priorities And AI 56:47 Founder Boundaries As A Mum 59:32 Niche Brand Power Move New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch. #AD Powered by  @StarlingBankApp   Find out more about Starling Business here: https://bit.ly/44sEaMf:  FOLLOW GEORGIE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgieleroux/ Gigi and Olive: https://www.instagram.com/gigiandolive_/ FOLLOW US Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #88

  I Accidentally Joined a Pyramid Scheme... Then Built the UK's Biggest Entrepreneur Community

  Jul 29, 20261h 1m

  In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Frankie James unpacks her founder story, from the uncertainty of figuring out a career path as a young adult to building Ideas Fest into a must-attend industry event. We get into turning setbacks into strategy, mastering assertive communication, navigating the grey area between business and friendship, and the financial tools every founder needs to know. In this episode, we cover: Frankie's founder journey from career uncertainty to building Ideas Fest How to turn setbacks into strategic opportunities Networking, rapport-building, and navigating the blurred lines between business and relationships Gaining the confidence to be assertive in the business world Financial support tools, top tips, and how to be a strong team player If you’ve ever wanted to start a business but don’t know where to begin, this one’s for you. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Frankie James 02:33 Finding Your Path 12:44 Family Business Dynamics 15:31 An Intro To Ideas Fest  17:08 Pandemic Spark & First Festival Launch 21:53 Building A Founder Community 31:55 What’s Next For Ideas Fest 35:59 Rocket Round  36:11 Community Non Negotiables  39:31 Hiring For Vibe, Not Titles 43:45 Adopting The ‘Why Not Me’ Mindset 54:48 Frankie’s Top Tips New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch. #AD Powered by @StarlingBankApp   Find out more about Starling Business here: https://bit.ly/44sEaMf:  FOLLOW FRANKIE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankie_j4y/ Ideas Fest: https://www.instagram.com/ideas_fest/ FOLLOW US Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #86

  6 Communication Rules for Women with Amira Quaye

  Jul 15, 20261h 6m

  In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle sits down with communication expert Amira Quaye to unpack why so many women struggle to hold their own in high-stakes rooms. From being labelled "bossy" versus "headstrong" to the exhaustion of over-explaining and the quiet friction between male and female language.  Amira breaks down how to unlearn old habits, reduce filler words, reframe your email language, and navigate difficult conversations without shrinking. Plus, her six fundamentals of communication for finding your voice in any environment. In this episode, we cover: Owning your voice in high-stakes rooms; why women get labelled "bossy", and how to hold your own without shrinking Unlearning old habits, over-explaining, filler words, and the tension between male vs female language Reframing your written communication by stripping apologetic language from emails and finding authority Navigating difficult conversations and managing the feelings that come with confrontation in both personal and professional life Amira's six fundamentals of communication for finding and projecting your voice  If you’ve ever struggled to find your voice and speak your truth, this one’s for you. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Amira 01:08 What is a Communication Expert? 06:01 Understanding your communication style 12:12 Unlearning Needs and Emotions 14:58 Why We Over Explain  19:50 Male vs Female communication stigmas 24:23 Filler Words and Rephrasing Your tone on email 31:57 Holding Your Own in a room 38:00 Handling Awkward Silences 40:43 Why We Avoid Conflict 44:23 How to approach Difficult Conversations  49:03 Assertive vs Defensive 52:09 Difficult Talk No Nos 57:03 Amira’s 6 Communication Fundamentals 01:03:48 Top Communication Tip 01:05:32 Wrap Up 🔔 New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch. #AD Powered by @starlingbankapp FOLLOW AMIRA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_communicationexpert FOLLOW US Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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