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It Runs In The FamilyAuthor: Liz & Leila Willingham
Hello! We're Liz & Leila Willingham and welcome to "It Runs In The Family". We're the mother and daughter duo working within the public relations and communications agency, Liz Lean PR. Running a business is hard - really hard. Every business has its challenges and it's own ups and downs - but in a family business, this is often exaggerated by the willingness to speak your mind. But it also has some huge advantages that the corporate cultures just can't compete with. In this podcast, featuring a different family business guest in each episode, we're going to be digging into the stories, values and traditions of other family and multi-generational businesses. We'll explore their history, learnings and how they've developed through the generations and the unique advantages they've had over their competitors. We discover where human relationship migrates into business; the ups, downs, twists, turns and landmark moments that seal the fate of these fascinating organisations. Youll get to hear some brilliant life stories too; some to make you laugh and others thatll warm your heart. Many of our clients are family businesses who we've worked very closely with over a number of years - we've heard brilliant stories that reveal true values and fun operating as a family business. We want you to feel inspired by stories of others, find their honesty relatable and reach out to us with your own experiences. If you have any questions for future guests, have a story of your own or have any feedback please do feel free to get in touch on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrunsinthefamilypodcast/ Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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‘Talking Bollocks’ with Toby Freeman: How Levity Forged a Legacy from Loss #123
Episode 123
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025
After the heartbreaking loss of his brother Robin to germ cell cancer at just 24, Toby Freeman and his family turned grief into action, founding a charity that has become the UK’s leading voice for young people’s cancer awareness.This candid conversation reveals the raw emotions behind the inception of the charity, detailing both the challenges and the triumphs that come with building a family-led mission in the wake of such profound loss.We’ve seldom heard such a moving story of a family bringing together their combined strengths to save lives, with familial love at the heart of every move they make…🔑 Key ThemesTransforming Personal Loss into Purposeful ActionThe Power of Family, Community and ‘Amazing Strangers’Using Humour to Break TaboosNavigating Grief and Personal Growth Together🔗 Connect with usGuest Website: https://www.therobincancertrust.org/Guest Social Media (IG): https://www.instagram.com/rctcharity/Guest Social Media (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/therobincancertrust/Toby Freeman (IG): https://www.instagram.com/tobytalksbollocks/Toby Freeman (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobyfreeman/Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/ Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/ Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lizleanpr https://www.linkedin.com/company/liz-lean-pr/
