In this episode of Raise The Floor, we sit down with Harriet Noy, female founder and Founder & CEO of HAZAAR to explore the real journey of building a university startup from the ground up. Harriet shares what it’s really like to be a young entrepreneur and student entrepreneur, from early mistakes and pivots to navigating leadership challenges while studying.
We dive into the realities of startup funding, including the pressures of fundraising for startup growth, the difference between pre seed funding and seed funding as well as practical insights into how to get startup funding as a first-time founder. Harriet also discusses venture capital versus alternative business funding options and what investors really look for when backing student startups.
This episode is a must-watch for aspiring founders, students considering entrepreneurship and anyone curious about building and funding a startup straight out of university.
In this episode of Raise The Floor, we sit down with Dom Carter, co-founder of Serotonin, one of Manchester’s fastest-growing marketing agencies.
Dom shares his journey from getting fired to scaling a 30-person team, surviving the loss of 30% of revenue in four days, and making his first acquisition.
A raw conversation about pressure, culture, consistency, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.
In this episode of Raise The Floor, we sit down with Katy Leeson, growth coach, marketing consultant, and former agency leader, to explore her powerful journey through burnout, resilience, self-worth, and redefining what success in business and life really means.
Katy opens up about the high-pressure world of leadership, the importance of setting boundaries, and why slowing down can sometimes be the boldest decision you’ll ever make.
We dive deep into mental health, career growth, personal development, and sustainable success, without losing yourself in the process.
In this episode of Raise the Floor, Sam Winsbury, founder of Kurogo, shares his journey from university side hustle to running a full-service agency helping founders, executives, and entrepreneurs build personal brands that drive real business results.
He opens up about imposter syndrome, consistency, and the lessons learned scaling a team from scratch, plus why “work–life balance” might just be a myth, and how positioning yourself online can change everything.
A must-listen for anyone looking to grow their business, build authority on LinkedIn, and create opportunities through authenticity.
In this episode of Raise The Floor, we sit down with Adam Smith, founder of A-Game Consultants, a high-performance coach helping CEOs, founders, and leaders transform their mindset, habits, and identity.
Adam opens up about his personal journey from hitting rock bottom to building a life defined by discipline, authenticity, and purpose. Together, we explore what it really means to be a “good man”, how to stop people-pleasing, and why raising your standards is the foundation for lasting success.
Performance chef James Farah started washing dishes at 13, grafted through brutal Michelin kitchens, then walked away to help elite athletes perform at their peak. In this episode of Raise The Floor, James reveals:
- Why the health industry thrives on confusion - How alcohol, weekends and “treat culture” set people back - Why blood tests beat supplements and fad diets - What chefs really cook for top athletes - Why most people are only functioning at 60%
This one’s packed with practical advice, real talk and eye-openers.
