Sowena on Real Startup Stories Podcast

Posted: August 31, 2026

A little while ago a message landed in the Sowena contact form. Alice had passed my details on to James and Audrius at Real Startup Stories, a Cornwall business podcast, and they wanted to talk about how Sowena came about.

I nearly talked myself out of it because I hate being interviewed, or interviews in general!! Then I said yes, because I know I should put myself in scary situations sometimes.

I listened to a few of their previous podcasts and prepared for the question “what advice would you give someone starting up a business?” …..Then they asked me which chapter of a book I’d be in instead! And from there on in, none of my notes were much use. I didn’t cover a single thing I’d planned to cover…but I managed to talk away for the whole time anyway (shock). Thank you to James and Audrius for having me and for looking after me so well.

I did let slip that Sunshine & Soul Fest 2027 is going to be two days which was actually the first time I’ve said it out loud anywhere public!

I hate hearing my own voice and I’ve only made it through the episode once. But the messages people have sent since have been so kind, and I’m really grateful.

If you’d like to listen along with a coffee, a wine in hand or on a walk, you can listen/watch the episode here.

 

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