From Classroom to Community Impact: Karen Simpson | My Primary and Secondary Tutor | Growth for Good Podcast
Karen Simpson, founder of My Primary and Secondary Tutor, joins Drew Hendry on the Growth for Good podcast to discuss building a high-standards tutoring business in Inverness, co-founding Tutors Alliance Scotland, and her vision for equitable access to quality tutoring across Scotland.
Building Better Business Systems: Ethical AI & Automation | Geoff Todd
In this Growth for Good podcast episode, Drew Hendry interviews Geoff Todd, founder of Farsight Digital Solutions, about building better business systems through ethical AI and automation. Geoff shares his unique journey from studying philosophy to becoming a systems consultant, explaining how analytical thinking and questioning assumptions are crucial for understanding business operations.
From Surviving to Thriving with Libby McDonald, We Are Thryve
In this episode of the Growth for Good podcast, Libby McDonald, founder of We Are Thryve, shares her journey from Highland care homes to HR consultancy and how she’s helping businesses move from surviving to thriving through people-first leadership. Key Takeaways:
High Quality Legal Advice, Rooted in Community – d and h Law Highlands & Islands with Serena
d and h Law is changing what legal support feels like in the north of Scotland, placing people, clarity, and trust at the centre of every case. In this conversation, Drew Hendry speaks with Serena about providing high quality family law, guardianships, conveyancing, and private client services, rooted in the communities of the Highlands and […]
Laura Johnson Scott – Highland Wellness Collective
In this episode, Drew is joined by Laura Johnson Scott from the Highland Wellness Collective. Laura shares her journey from being a community dance artist to founding a social enterprise that combines creativity, community, and mental health support. She discusses how the Highlands Wellness Collective offers accessible mental health services, including counselling, dance classes, and […]
From Gelato to Growth: The Miele’s Gelateria Story with Michael Miele
This Miele’s Gelateria podcast episode explores how Michael Miele built his family gelato business in Inverness and how it grew into one of the Highlands’ most recognisable food brands.Discover how Michael Miele built Miele’s Gelateria into one of the Highlands’ most successful family businesses. In this Growth for Good episode, he shares how heritage, innovation, […]
Growth for Good Podcast – Clan Alchemy
Listen to the Growth for Good Podcast – Clan Alchemy In this episode of the Growth for Good podcast series, Drew Hendry speaks with Neil Sykes, founder of Clan Alchemy – a consultancy that helps organisations turn plans into action and build connected, purpose-led teams. Neil shares how understanding people and purpose creates lasting business […]
Equally Placed Inclusive Recruitment, the Growth for Good Podcast
In this Growth for Good episode, Drew Hendry meets Kate O’Brien and Andy O’Connor, co-founders of Equally Placed, a Highlands-based recruitment company putting inclusion at the heart of hiring. They discuss how their innovative “blind recruitment by design” platform removes bias, promotes fairness, and helps employers find the best talent through values-led matching. From rethinking […]
Compassion and Courage: Lisa Lugton on Building Oliver’s Highland Pet Crematorium | Growth for Good Podcast
When Lisa Lugton lost her beloved Jack Russell, Oliver, it changed her life – and inspired her to build a service that offers compassion, dignity, and care to grieving pet families. In this episode of the Growth for Good Podcast, host Drew Hendry speaks with Lisa about the founding of Oliver’s Highland Pet Crematorium in […]
The Highland School of Jewellery: “I wish I’d done it ten years ago.”
In just two and a half hours, complete beginners leave the Highland School of Jewellery with a silver ring they’ve made themselves -and with it, a spark of confidence that ignites a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. When Dr Karen-Ann Dicken opened the Highland School of Jewellery in Inverness, she wasn’t just creating a […]