Business and a Brew
Welcome to Business and a Brew – the podcast where real conversations about business happen over a good drink. Hosted by Danielle and Simon, this show brings together two friends with years of shared experiences, lessons learned, and plenty of stories to tell.
We’re here to explore the highs, lows, and in-betweens of business, from awkward challenges to unexpected victories. No topic is off the table – if it’s part of the entrepreneurial journey, we’re talking about it. Whether you’re looking for relatable advice, fresh perspectives, or just a laugh, you’ll find it here.
Think of us as your business buddies, chatting over coffee (or something stronger), keeping it real and keeping you entertained. So, grab your brew of choice, tune in, and let’s get talking. Cheers!
Business and a Brew
Latest Episodes
Sometimes mistakes can make you a fortune : The Bette Nesmith Graham liquid paper story
In this episode, Dani and Si uncover the story of Bette Nesmith Graham, a determined single mother whose everyday frustration at work sparked an idea she couldn’t ignore. What began as a practical fix would grow far be...
How Jeremy Clarkson's Great-Great-Great-Grandfather Built a Brand, Then Lost It All
One throwaway line from Jeremy Clarkson on Clarkson's Farm sent Dani down a rabbit hole, and in this episode of Business in the Brew, Si gets the whole story. It's about a humble jar you've probably got in your kitchen right now, and h...
Blubber, Big Business, and the Logic of Exploitation: The Dark History of Commercial Whaling
In this episode Dani and Si dive into the brutal history of commercial whaling and what it reveals about the cold logic of capitalism. From whale oil lighting the streets of London to blubber fuelling the Industrial Revolution, they unpack how ...
The True Cost of Cheap Clothes: Business Lessons from the Rana Plaza Collapse
In this powerful episode of Business & a Brew, Dani and Si dive into the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh and ask a hard-hitting question: do big brands really care about factory safety, or only when they’re forced to? They unpack ...
Surveillance Shopping: How Agentic Commerce Will Change the Way We Buy Everything
In this episode of Business & a Brew, Dani & Si dive into the emerging world of agentic commerce and what they dub “surveillance shopping” – a future where AI agents don’t just recommend products but actively shop, decide, and buy on ou...