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11 episodes

3 hours ago

A career can pivot on a single moment. For Graeme Clark, watching his father’s late-career redundancy lit a fire to build on his own terms—first as a self-employed joiner, then as a sales professional, later as the owner of a 50-year-old wholesale brand management agency, and finally as the founder of Oakal Fudge, a handmade confectionery brand supplying iconic distilleries, luxury hotels, and farm shops across Scotland. We explore how Oakal Fudge balances craft and growth without losing its...

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Episodes (11/11)

Scotland Podcast Studio's

Handmade Fudge, Big Vision: Building A People-First Brand

6 days ago

19 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

What Everyone Should Know About Menopause And How To Navigate It

We map out a clear, honest guide to menopause with an NHS specialist, from definitions and ages to impacts on work, relationships, and long-term health. We compare lifestyle strategies, HRT and alternatives, and share how community spaces like Menopause Cafe change the journey. • defining menopause, perimenopause, and surgical or medical menopause • average age ranges and premature menopause realities • symptom patterns across the body and brain • diagnosis via history, checklists, and targe...

1 week ago

28 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

How Business Gateway Helps Stirling Firms Grow

Starting a business shouldn’t feel like walking into a maze. We sat down with Business Gateway at STEP in Stirling to unpack a simpler path: begin with one advisor who learns your goals, pinpoints what’s next, and connects you to the exact support you need. From the earliest spark of an idea to the first hires and beyond, we talk through how hands-on guidance, practical workshops, and targeted funding can turn momentum into measurable growth. You’ll hear how the advisor model creates continu...

1 week ago

25 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

How A Film Studio, Better Transport, And Smarter Spending Can Supercharge A City

We map how Stirling plans to turn momentum into durable local wealth through new sectors, smarter procurement and a stronger startup culture. Alan Connery shares what the council’s economic development team is building, from a film studio to an events‑ready City Park. • remit and scope of economic development in Stirling • sector focus across manufacturing, life sciences, digital health and tourism • leveraging external funding to unlock property and infrastructure • inward...

1 week ago

25 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

How An Open Access Rail Brand Plans A Direct London–Stirling Link And Why It Matters

We map how Lumo uses open access rail to compete with airlines on price and service, and why a direct London–Stirling link can reshape trips for leisure, students and business. We also unpack the plan for battery‑electric trains and the role of local suppliers onboard. • What open access rail means and how risk drives value • Lumo’s one‑class model with at‑seat service • Competing with airlines on price and simplicity • Recruiting ambassadors from aviation and hospitality • Measuring satisfa...

1 week ago

21 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

A Regiment’s Legacy Can Fuel Local Business Growth

We explore how a regiment’s legacy, a five-star museum at Stirling Castle, and a bold 2050 vision connect with business growth, education, and community. The links between archives, schools, tourism, and the high street show why heritage can power a modern city. • origins of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and ties to the castle • why the museum remains central to Stirling’s visitor economy • 2050 strategy alongside near-term financial stability • three registered charities and ring-fe...

1 week ago

18 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

How A Boutique Hotel Turns Stays Into Community Support

What if a hotel room could keep a cancer support centre open for a few more hours, help preserve a coronation church, and fund a school workshop on the First World War? We share how our Giving Back programme at King Street Apart Hotel turns every occupied room into steady support for local charities across the Forth Valley. We sit down with three partners to explore the real-world impact. Lorna from Maggie’s explains the power of a calm, welcoming space where people facing cancer can ask the...

1 week ago

19 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

How A Corporate Manager Became A Multi‑Company Owner And Mentor

We chart Steve Cornwallis’s path from quarry worker to multi‑company owner, exploring how values, networking and disciplined bets built a renewables‑led portfolio and a new Green Skills Training Academy. Along the way we unpack painful lessons, practical wins and simple rules that compound. • early drive shaped by family change and urgency to work • 27 years of corporate growth and people leadership • first taste of ownership through property investment • building and later buying Limpet Tec...

1 week ago

34 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

How Business Improvement Districts Power Stirling’s High Street

We dig into how Business Improvement Districts turn collective business funding into real services that change a city centre, from festive lights and free Wi‑Fi to safety radios and secure crime intelligence. Danielle shares her path from hospitality to national leadership and how Stirling is preparing for its next five-year plan. • what a BID is and how ballots mandate five-year plans • how Stirling partners with council, chamber and STEP • festive lighting as a footfall driver and city sig...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

Inside Forth Valley Chamber: Network, Lobbying, Growth

Want a real‑world look at how a regional business community turns conversations into jobs, contracts, and momentum? We sit down with Lynn Harris, CEO and President of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce and head of Stirling University Innovation Park, to unpack the systems and habits that make local networks work. From frequent events to national lobbying, Lynn shows how a focused chamber can be both a frontline connector and a clear voice to government. We explore the scale and impact of the S...

1 week ago

27 minutes

Scotland Podcast Studio's

From Tax Manager To Lord Provost: Building Community Wealth In Stirling

Neil Munday from The Stirling Business Podcast talks with the Lord Provost to explore how Stirling’s people, SMEs, and creative industries are shaping a confident, fast‑growing local economy. From community wealth building to a major film studio, we unpack how civic vision translates into jobs, skills, and pride. • career path from senior tax manager to Lord Provost • Why SMEs are the backbone of local growth • practical community wealth building pillars and impacts •...

1 week ago

20 minutes