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 […]
Kompassion Kombucha -Brewing a Business with Heart
In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the story behind a kombucha brand that’s more than just a beverage. From inherited recipes and humble beginnings to navigating challenges and building a community-driven business in Scotland, our guest shares how culture, resilience, and purpose can brew something truly transformational. Listen for an inspiring blend of entrepreneurship, […]
Empowering Small Businesses: How ‘inpurpose’ is Transforming Growth & Leadership
Doing it inpurpose In the ever-evolving business landscape, small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the economy—especially in Scotland, where the entrepreneurial spirit runs deep. Yet, as many founders quickly learn, what gets them to one level of success may not be enough to take them to the next. This is where Jill McAlpine […]
IDM – Listen, respect and nurture – and don’t be a ‘Dick’
In this #GrowthforGood episode, you can listen to some straight-forward wisdom, from a multi award winning, if reluctant, entrepreneur. Rapid, rapid, growth but leaving nobody behind on their ‘Mission to Mars’ I think you’ll like this. Listen on….
Weighing In for good reason.
In the heart of Nairn, Highland Weigh is more than a zero-waste store and café—it’s a hub of community spirit. Founded by Amanda MacArthur, a former nurse turned social entrepreneur, it embodies conscious consumerism, environmental responsibility, and local support. Amanda MacArthur tells Drew why she was moved to create this social enterprise