The Podcasts We Love (And Where to Start)

If your podcast queue is feeling a little stale, consider this a gentle refresh. These are the shows we have on download right now, alongside the specific episodes we’d recommend if you want a good place to begin and the ones we’ve saved for repeat listening. Thoughtful without being heavy and motivating without tipping into hustle culture, they are ideal for walks, commutes or those rare quiet moments to yourself.

For Work, Business & balance

The podcasts we return to when we’re thinking about ambition, balance and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

Women’s Business
Hosted by Nicky Denson Elliott, Women’s Business focuses on the realities of building and sustaining a career or business without bravado. Honest, grounded and refreshingly relatable, the conversations cover everything from early work memories to confidence, mental health and values.

Where to start: 100th Episode Special
A reflective milestone episode where Nicky turns the microphone on herself, pulling together lessons, missteps and momentum. Reassuring and relatable, especially if you are quietly wondering whether you are on the right track.

How To Start Up by FF&M
Presented by Juliet Fallowfield, this podcast demystifies entrepreneurship with warmth and clarity. Big ideas feel manageable here, and the tone is encouraging rather than overwhelming.

Where to start: How to Build a Personal Brand with Eshita Kabra-Davies of By Rotation
Straight-talking and practical, this episode explains what a personal brand actually is and why clarity and consistency matter far more than perfection.

The Smarter Podcast
Led by Emily Austen, founder of PR agency EMERGE, The Smarter Podcast explores work, ambition and modern life through a thoughtful editorial lens. It is particularly good at questioning the culture of busyness and unpacking what success really looks like behind the scenes.

Where to start: Georgie Coleridge-Cole on Building SheerLuxe
An honest and timely look at building a media brand with longevity, touching on leadership, instinct, hiring and the importance of evolving alongside your audience.

For Culture, Creativity & style

For when you want to feel inspired and thoughtful, without feeling overwhelmed.

The Stanza
Founded and hosted by Nadine Choe, The Stanza sits at the intersection of hospitality, fashion and culture. Featuring conversations with founders, investors and creative leaders, it offers a slower, more considered take on brand, design and longevity.

Where to start: Embrace the Cringe
A brilliant introduction to the series and a reminder that growth often comes from allowing yourself to be a beginner and doing the thing that feels slightly uncomfortable first.

Sentimental Garbage
Hosted by author Caroline O’Donoghue, Sentimental Garbage celebrates the cultural touchstones we are often told not to take seriously. Funny, sharp and unexpectedly insightful, it explores books, films and pop culture that shaped many of us growing up.

Where to start: The High Street with Lauren Bravo
A nostalgic but incisive conversation about British retail culture, class and memory. From baked potatoes in M&S cafés to Topshop bags, it is a joyful reminder of how deeply the high street shaped a generation.

For Perspective, Identity & The Bigger Picture

Thoughtful listens that explore who we are beyond work and productivity.

Life In Charms with Annoushka Ducas MBE
Hosted by jeweller Annoushka Ducas MBE, this intimate interview series traces life stories through seven symbolic charms chosen by each guest. The format is clever, revealing and deeply human.

Where to start: Denise Lewis OBE
Warm, reflective and quietly inspiring, Denise Lewis speaks candidly about ambition, resilience and identity beyond professional success.

Beyond The Mat
Hosted by world-renowned Pilates teacher Bryony Deery, Beyond The Mat began as a wellness podcast and has evolved into a broader exploration of entrepreneurship, mindset and sustainable growth. Bryony has a gift for cutting through noise and asking the questions that matter.

Where to start: Holly Scarsella’s Roadmap to Building and Scaling a Brand
Clear, calm and genuinely useful, this episode focuses on systems, strategy and staying grounded as a business grows. One to save and return to.