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 …
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. Listen Now When Dr Karen-Ann Dicken opened the Highland School of Jewellery in Inverness, she wasn’t just …
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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, …
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 …
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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….
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
In this #GrowthforGood podcast, Dr Katherine Jones talks about her business and the Sustainable Healer Conference. A radical approach to health, healthcare and well-being
The Good Business podcast is delighted to offer space to ‘Growth for Good’ in this first episode, Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle Weaving Mill and ‘Rebel Row’ talks to Drew Hendry about why she switched from Accountancy to bringing back a weaving mill to the mainland Highlands and her audacious push for a ‘Tartan Act’
Innovating with SafeKab’s Gavin Johnston 🎙 In this episode we hear from Gavin Johnston from Inverness Taxis and the recently launched innovative transport safety app SafeKab. Gavin has been involved in the transport industry for 28 years and it was great to all about his approach to business, customers and leading by innovating. https://youtu.be/4QogzCzBB4Y What …
Embracing Emerging Working Styles with Alan Gowie 🎙 In this episode we hear from Alan about the operation behind IVTwo full serviced offices based in Inverness. Alan and the team provides private, ready-made office space to a range of businesses, from start-ups to corporate satellites, on a flexible basis. The innovative use of office space …
