Ladies Who Launch

In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle sits down with Katherine Barlow, founder of Ru & Rocka, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a fashion brand from scratch.

From the spark of an idea to building a team and letting others into her business, Katherine shares the real founder story behind one of the most original brands in the space today.

We cover:
How Ru & Rocka started and the moment it became real
Being responsible with money and navigating small business finances
How to build a brand that's truly original in a crowded market
Building the Ru & Rocka team and knowing when to hire
Building a true brand identity & DNA
Launching in Selfridges

Whether you're in the early stages of building your brand or scaling your team, this one is packed with lessons you won't want to miss.

We Are Ladies Who Launch!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introducing Katherine Barlow
04:56 Instagram Side Hustle
07:16 Finance Lessons Learned
09:47 Building A Brand Solo
12:51 From The Studio to Ru & Rocka
30:11 Scaling Without Fear
32:37 Brand DNA Matters
33:41 When Big Brands Copy
38:32 Building Thick Skin In Business
40:52 Launching In Selfridges
46:57 Scrappy Startup Lessons
48:12 What’s Next For Ru & Rocka
58:09 Final Advice For Business Owners

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In this exclusive solo episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle shares something she's been quietly building behind the scenes, the launch of her very own skincare brand.

This isn't a brand born from trend-chasing. It's rooted in a deeply personal vision for what Rochelle believes has been missing from the market all along: quality skincare at a price point that feels accessible.

Rochelle opens up about her ambitions for the brand, her plan to build it at scale, and more importantly why she's decided to bring you along for the entire ride.
We don't know exactly where this journey ends. But we're starting it right here, right now. Together.

We Are Ladies Who Launch.

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Managing business finances doesn't have to be overwhelming, it can actually be your most powerful tool for growth, if you invest in it from the start. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, we sit down with Nicole Zalys also known as The London Accountant to demystify the day-to-day of running your business accounts and take the panic out of tax season.

We are stripping away the heavy financial jargon to give you a foundational, empowering masterclass in money management. Whether you are a solo founder or scaling a growing team within a limited company, we break down the exact financial moves you need to make to protect your profit and scale with confidence.

In this episode, we cover:
The perks of registering as a limited company
Expense pro’s and con’s
Effective tax management
How to save for tax
How to price yourself effectively

We Are Ladies Who Launch!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
04:53 Director Perks and Trivial Benefits of a Limited Company
10:02 Childcare Costs and Tax Free Scheme
15:00 Travel Overseas and Client Entertainment
18:01 Clothing Expenses and Case Law
22:45 Business Entertainment And Promotions
24:24 Wealth Building Basics
27:44 Common Tax Mistakes
30:50 Pricing Your Time
34:25 Travel And Company Cars
36:18 Final Limited Company Tips

If you want to build a sustainable, profitable business and take control of your financial narrative, this episode is for you.

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Stef Williams transitioned from a macro fitness influencer with over 2.2M followers to a serious tech founder building for a huge exit. She is the founder of WeGlow and SEFI, and reveals the unfiltered reality of scaling a digital empire while navigating severe endometriosis and pregnancy.

In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, we dive deep into the build of Stef’s business, unpacking exactly how she evolved her relationship with social media to stay relevant in an ever-shifting digital landscape.

What we cover:
Staying relevant in the ever evolving world of social media
Adapting to training and lifestyle with Endemetriosis
The journey of how WeGlow started
Stef’s evolving relationship with social media
Building business for an exit
Balancing pregnancy with career & business

We Are Ladies Who Launch!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Stef Williams
02:01 Early Instagram Fitness Era
06:34 Branching Beyond Workouts
12:27 Endometriosis and Body Pressures
18:45 From Creator to Founder
23:53 Building Teams and Hiring Lessons
30:17 Product Business Hard Lessons
38:09 Why Subscription Business Models Win
43:43 WeGlow Vision and Women’s Health
45:15 Cycle Syncing Workouts
51:29 Building A Brand Beyond You
55:47 Pregnancy Pressures
01:10:59 Trust Your Gut When Hiring
01:13:37 Dream Collabs And Mentors
01:19:16 Stef’s Dream Lunch

Whether you are a marketer trying to understand community-led growth or a founder designing a business to sell, Stef shares the realities of what it’s like to build at scale.

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In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle sits down with Ama Hill, the founder of Plantmade, to finally share her side of the story. From rapid growth to going to business administration, this is the raw, unfiltered truth behind one of the most talked-about brand controversies in recent years.

Ama opens up about what was really happening behind the scenes as Plantmade scaled, the cashflow pressures that many founders underestimate, and the exact moment she realised the business was in serious trouble. She breaks down the realities of administration, what actually happened when the new owner took over Plantmade, and how it feels to watch the company you built be run without you.
This conversation goes beyond the headlines and social media speculation. It’s an honest look at the emotional, legal and financial realities of losing Plantmade and what it takes to rebuild your identity and confidence as a founder afterwards.
We Are Ladies Who Launch!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
03:02 Rewinding to March pressure
05:44 Administration day
09:13 How the debt started
15:35 Falling into the scale trap
25:38 Failed promises and roles of the restructure
32:21 Choosing administrators and buyers
38:52 The uncertainty post business sale
40:29 Relaunch red flags
43:03 Contracts, equity and legal
49:58 Communication failures
52:57 Juggling a wedding and business breakdown
58:36 Responding to ownership claims
01:02:31 Moving on to what’s next
01:09:36 Founder advice and self trust
01:14:35 Lessons from Plantmade

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