Grow with GLOW: Step8Up

Grow with GLOW: Achievist Solutions

Interview with Giulia Isseppi from Achievist Solutions. Original Broadcast - 31st May 2026. On this episode of Grow with GLOW, we’re joined by Giulia Issepi from Achievist Solutions, for a conversation about courage, reinvention and trusting yourself when life takes an unexpected turn. Originally from Italy, Giulia built a successful career in technology and cybersecurity before moving to the UK and embarking on a completely new chapter. She shares her journey of navigating change, listening to her instincts and learning to trust the process, even when the next step wasn’t always obvious. Jade and Giulia talk about the opportunities that have shaped her career, the importance of staying true to your values, and how sometimes the biggest growth comes from stepping into the unknown. Giulia reflects on the decisions that led her from an established career in tech to building her own business, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Alongside her work through Achievist Solutions, Giulia is passionate about helping businesses embrace technology and AI in practical, human-centred ways, making innovation feel accessible rather than overwhelming. This is a conversation filled with warmth, humour and honesty, and a reminder that whilst the path may not always be straightforward, there is often something powerful waiting on the other side of saying yes.

Grow with GLOW: Step8Up

Interview with Jeev Sahoo from Step8Up. Original Broadcast - 24th May 2026. In this edition of Grow with GLOW, Jade talks with Jeev Sahoo - CEO and founder of Step8Up Academy, an accredited UK-based education and training provider. They discuss what government-funded and commercial training programs in coding, IT, web development, AI, and leadership are available to help job seekers and businesses upskill. Hear about the realities of the UK job market and how candidates can use specific strategies to stand out. If you are looking for career upskilling, mentorship, and practical guidance on navigating the job market and securing apprenticeships, this podcast is for you.

Grow with GLOW: Eagle & Webb Design

Interview with Katherine from Eagle & Webb Design. Original Broadcast - 17th May 2026. On this episode of Grow with GLOW, we are joined by Katherine from Eagle & Webb Design. We talk about her journey from theatre design to hospitality interiors, and how that experience shaped the way she now transforms homes. Katherine works closely with clients to understand how they truly use their space not how they think they should use it and then designs around real life. In this episode we cover: • Why interior design is about function first, not just aesthetics • How thoughtful design can completely change how you feel at home • The crossover between theatre, hospitality and residential spaces • Why good design solves problems you didn’t even realise you had • The biggest myth about interior design If you’ve ever looked at a room in your house and thought, “This just isn’t working,” this episode will give you a fresh perspective. Because great design isn’t about adding more stuff. It’s about making your space work for you.

Grow with GLOW: Abby's Heroes

Interview with Pamela Broad from Abby's Heroes. Original Broadcast - 10th May 2026. On this episode of Grow with Glow, Jade is joined by Pam from Abbeys Heroes, a charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer. They talk about the full-circle care they provide from day one. Not just the big financial pieces, but the small essentials too,  things like chargers, toiletries and everyday basics that suddenly matter when life turns upside down. They cover: • How Abby's Heroes supports families emotionally and psychologically • The financial help available during treatment • Why fun and normality for siblings is just as important • The real impact of community support • How businesses can step in to sponsor or support events Abby's Heroes relies on fundraising, sponsorship and community involvement to continue their work. If you’re a business owner looking to support something truly meaningful, or you want to take part in a fundraising event, this episode is one to listen to.

Grow with GLOW: Sasi Samyal

Interview with Sasi Krishnan from Sasi Samyal. Original Broadcast - 3rd May 2026. On this Grow with Glow podcast, we’re joined by Sasi Krishnan, founder of Sasi Samyal, an online Indian cookery school built from courage, culture and a quiet but powerful decision to say yes to herself. Originally from India, Sasi had a career before becoming a mother, and like many women, chose to step away from that identity to raise her family. When her son was around six or seven years old, she found herself asking a question so many women recognise: Who am I now and what do I want for myself? The conversation follows Sashi’s journey of rediscovery from saying yes to running a cookery lesson at a local cookery school, to understanding which opportunities truly aligned with her values, and having the confidence to say no to those that didn’t. They talk about bravery, timing, and trusting your instincts as much as your ambition. What started as a small lockdown business has since grown into a thriving online cookery school, sharing Indian home-style cooking with people far beyond her local community. Along the way, Sashi has also self-published her own cookery book, proving that growth doesn’t always come from hustle, sometimes it comes from clarity. This is a story about identity, reinvention, cultural pride and the power of choosing yourself, gently, bravely and on your own terms.