Real Startup Stories
Claim This Podcastby James Pinder
Podcast Overview
<p>Podcast</p><p>Everyone has a story</p><p>This might be the one that inspires you</p>
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2/8/2026
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June 24, 2026
The Prawn Star: 2 Kids, A Full-Time Job & A Business She Built Alone
<p>Welcome to another episode of Real Startup Stories. Joined by Ella, founder of The Prawn Star, who swapped Essex for Cornwall and left her old life behind to build a business around her love of seafood. Ella shares what it was like moving 370 miles away, starting from scratch and building her brand through pop ups and restaurant takeovers while working full time and raising two children. She talks about the lessons learned from her very first seafood boil event, where things didn’t quite go to plan, the realities of doing everything herself, and the journey towards launching her own food van. We also discuss balancing family life with entrepreneurship, future projects in the pipeline and what it really takes to build a business from the ground up. If you enjoy hearing honest stories from founders and entrepreneurs, make sure to subscribe and follow Real Startup Stories for new episodes every week. Follow The Prawn Star: Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/theprawnstarcornwall?igsh=OTN4OGdxMm9nMDdm">https://www.instagram.com/theprawnstarcornwall?igsh=OTN4OGdxMm9nMDdm</a> Follow Real Startup Stories: Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/realstartupstories.podcast?igsh=ODEzdHc2ejlqb2Z0">https://www.instagram.com/realstartupstories.podcast?igsh=ODEzdHc2ejlqb2Z0</a> TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realstartupstories?_r=1&_t=ZN-97OqnFnjlDi">https://www.tiktok.com/@realstartupstories?_r=1&_t=ZN-97OqnFnjlDi</a> #RealStartupStories #ThePrawnStar #FoodBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessUK #SeafoodBoil #FounderStory #BusinessPodcast</p>
June 19, 2026
He Missed a Flight… and Turned It Into a Song | Hogi Interview
<p>🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Real Startup Stories. This week, we’re joined by Hogi, an independent rapper from Barnsley who’s been making music for years but only recently decided to take it seriously. We dive into his journey into music, balancing his passion alongside a full-time job, and what it’s really like trying to build a career as an independent artist in today’s industry. Hogi shares the story behind his latest single “Barcelona”, inspired by an unexpected missed flight home from Barcelona that ended up becoming one of his biggest creative moments. We also talk about: 🔥 The reality of being an independent artist 🎵 Building a music career without a label ✈️ How a missed flight inspired his latest single, “Barcelona” 🧭 His love for side quests and embracing opportunities 💼 Balancing music with a full-time job 🚀 Upcoming projects and what’s next for Hogi Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, creator, or simply someone pursuing a passion outside of your day job, there’s plenty to take away from this conversation. 👇 Let us know your favourite moment in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode. #RealStartupStories #Hogi #IndependentArtist #UKRap #Barnsley #Barcelona #MusicPodcast #CreatorEconomy #Entrepreneurship #IndependentMusic #RapPodcast #StartupStories #MusicIndustry #CreativeJourney #Podcast</p>
June 16, 2026
Jam & Meme: How a Cornish Meme Page Turned Into a Movement
<p>Jam & Meme: How a Cornish Meme Page Turned Into a Movement In this episode, I sit down with the creator behind Jam & Meme to discuss how a simple Cornish meme page evolved into one of Cornwall’s most recognisable community brands. We talk about the unlikely story of becoming DJs after being handed a festival set, learning to DJ from scratch, the growth of Pard Card and Pardcast, staying anonymous, how Jam & Meme has become a platform for highlighting the issues affecting Cornwall today and his top pasty locations. Topics covered: • The origins of Jam & Meme • Getting their first DJ set • Learning to DJ under pressure • Building Pard Card and Pardcast • Staying anonymous • Reporting on serious issues in Cornwall • The future of the brand • What’s next for Jam & Meme If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment and subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators and interesting people from Cornwall and beyond. #JamAndMeme #Cornwall #PardCard #Pardcast #CornishBusiness #CornishPodcast #Podcast #CornwallLife #Entrepreneurship Follow their journey Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jamandmeme?igsh=YWd4cW51ZnNhcDVu">https://www.instagram.com/jamandmeme?igsh=YWd4cW51ZnNhcDVu</a> TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jamandmemecornwall?_r=1&_t=ZN-97BbqDSSkhq">https://www.tiktok.com/@jamandmemecornwall?_r=1&_t=ZN-97BbqDSSkhq</a> Follow my journey: Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/realstartup">https://www.instagram.com/realstartup</a>... TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realstartupstories?_r=1&_t=ZN-96p6U5RlKlu">https://www.tiktok.com/@realstartupstories?_r=1&_t=ZN-96p6U5RlKlu</a> Listening on the go Spotify: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1rXVvO9">https://open.spotify.com/show/1rXVvO9</a>... Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id">https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id</a>... Amazon Music: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93c">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93c</a>... Business enquiries <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:James@realstartupstories.com">James@realstartupstories.com</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Audrius@realstartupstories.com">Audrius@realstartupstories.com</a></p>
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