The SOSE Spotlight

How to be a successful female entrepreneur with Alex Feechan of Findra Clothing

In the final episode of this series of the SOSE Spotlight, we speak to Alex Feechan, owner and founder of Findra Clothing, an Innerleithen-based company which specialises in outdoor clothing for women. Alex discussed how a new hobby of mountain-biking with friends 14 years ago led to the creation of Findra, the importance of being based in Innerleithen, the challenges still faced by female business leaders, and her company’s sustainability efforts. Listen now at your usual podcast platforms. Useful links Findra - findraclothing.com Transcription of episode – southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlight Contact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us ***************************************************************************************** Audio Source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID:#346977350 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Teviot Knitwear - how to start a business during COVID-19 pandemic

This week we travel to Hawick to speak to Allan Godfrey, Managing Director of Teviot Knitwear. Allan talks about: * Teviot Knitwear's rapid growth, after overcoming the challenge of being set up in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic * The continued importance of the textile industry to Hawick * Its collaborations with celebrities * Advice for budding entrepreneurs * And the support its received from South of Scotland Enterprise. Useful links Teviot Knitwear - teviotknitwearhawick.co.uk Transcription of episode – southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlight Contact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us ******************************************************************************************* Audio Source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID:#346977350 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From hay shed to thriving business: Iron & Pine's journey

This week we speak to Alistair Fell, of Dalbeattie-based Iron & Pine about how the business he co-founded with school friend Luke Mazs, converting shipping containers into offices and wedding venues, has rapidly grown - from starting out operating in a friend's hay shed to employing over 20 skilled people in Dumfries & Galloway. Alistair discusses how Iron & Pine have embraced Fair Work and circular economy, challenges of recruiting staff in a rural location, advice for budding entrepreneurs and their ambitions to help tackle housing issues in the South. Useful links Iron & Pine - ironandpine.co.uk Fair Work support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/fair-work Net Zero support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/net-zero Circular Economy - zerowastescotland.org.uk/topics/circular-economy Transcription of episode –southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlight Contact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us ******************************************************************************************* Audio Source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID:#346977350 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Julia Muir Watt of Building Futures Galloway

We travel to Whithorn for the latest episode of the SOSE Spotlight, to find out more about the fantastic work of Building Futures Galloway. Julia Muir Watt discusses how the organisation prides itself on providing young people with the opportunity to protect the local history while shaping their futures through learning traditional construction skills. Julia discusses Building Futures Galloway's efforts around inclusion, diversity and sustainability, and how it has led to recognition on a national level. Listen to find out more and subscribe at your usual podcast platforms. Useful links Building Futures Galloway - buildingfuturesgalloway.com Fair Work support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/fair-work Net Zero support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/net-zero Transcription of episode –southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlight Contact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us ******************************************************************************************* Audio Source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID:#346977350 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The revival of Rowan Glen

This week's episode of The SOSE Spotlight travels to Palnure on the edge of the Galloway Forest, to hear from Alan Baxter of Rowan Glen. Rowan Glen is one of the longest established yoghurt manufacturing sites in Scotland but faced an uncertain future in 2022 when the site was closed by its previous owners. Alan discusses how he and his team led the purchase of the factory and brand, as well as how Fair Work and sustainability have been key to Rowan Glen's revival since. Listen to find out more and subscribe at your usual podcast platforms. Useful links Rowan Glen - rowanglen.com Fair Work support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/fair-work Net Zero support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/net-zero Transcription of episode –southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlight Contact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us ******************************************************************************************* Audio Source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID:#346977350 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.