Join Frankie Smith, founder of Frankie's, a Financial Education Network dedicated to empowering you to be bold with the financial decisions you're making, as she speaks to investors and entrepreneurs about their financial journey, from seeking investment opportunities to pitching, fundraising and scaling their business, along with juggling their personal finances. Through their stories, we'll find out more about how you can make the right decisions along your journey.
Frankie is joined by Jinesh Vora, Co-Founder & CEO of Sprive, to discuss his transition from Goldman Sachs to becoming a fintech founder. Jinesh reveals how his own mortgage experience led to building a platform that’s helping thousands of UK homeowners save millions in interest.
They discuss the highs and lows of startup life, raising capital, building resilient teams, and why personal finance discipline is at the heart of entrepreneurial success—an inspiring episode for anyone interested in money, mortgages, or leaping into business.
20 Aug 2025
Joe Roberts-Walker, Founder of Mejuicer
In this episode of Talking Frankly, Frankie speaks with Joe Roberts-Walker, founder of Mejuicer — the fresh, unpasteurised juice company shaking up the drinks industry. Joe shares how a second-hand juicer, lockdown restlessness, and a deep need to create something positive led him from his kitchen to supplying Amazon, Soho House, Ralph Lauren and more.
This is a story of resilience, purpose, and building a business rooted in community, sustainability and joy — all while navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship and personal finance.
Expect insights on:
💡 Turning tragedy into purpose and resilience
💡 Building a brand without big marketing budgets
💡 The role of community and positivity in business
💡 Balancing personal finance with startup life
Listen now to hear how Joe created something bigger than juice.
15 Aug 2025
Talking Frankly season 2 trailer
Six new episodes. Honest conversations with founders and investors who’ve built, pivoted, and kept going — even when things got tough. Narrated by Frankie Smith, with insights from some truly brilliant guests, this season is packed with bold thinking and practical advice. If you’re building something of your own or backing someone who is, you’ll want to listen in.
6 Aug 2025
Jessica Sue Rasmussen, Co-Founder & CEO Two Magnolias
From spare room to standout firm. Jessica Sue Rasmussen, Co-Founder and CEO of Two Magnolias, shares how she built her business from the ground up — while raising a family, navigating imposter syndrome and staying true to her values. An honest and empowering listen for anyone building something of their own.
23 Jul 2025
Samantha Gilchrist, CEO of Gilchrist Collection
Episode 3: From Wedding Photographer to 2,000+ Weddings a Year – Samantha Gilchrist, The Gilchrist Collection. What does it take to go from photographing weddings to running one of the UK’s most successful wedding venue groups? In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Gilchrist, the powerhouse behind The Gilchrist Collection – a group of 12 wedding venues across the UK and US. From a chance viewing to striking a £150K handshake deal with no lawyers, Sam shares how she built the business from the ground up. We dive into: The accidental start that led to a multimillion-pound business How she filled an empty wedding calendar from scratch Building a scalable team (and learning to let go) What it takes to be an entrepreneur Her growth journey from worker to CEO It’s honest, inspiring, and full of practical gems for anyone on their business journey. This episode is brought to you by FSWM – Frankie Smith Wealth Management.
10 Jul 2025
Andrea Reynolds, CEO and founder of Swoop
In this episode of Talking Frankly, Frankie speaks with Andrea Reynolds, Founder and CEO of Swoop. Andrea shares her journey from corporate finance to building Swoop, a platform transforming SME access to capital. She discusses raising funds, overcoming challenges in tech, staying “money ready,” and the lessons she’s learned along the way. A warm, honest conversation packed with practical advice for founders and anyone interested in the real story behind scaling a business. Listen in for thoughtful insights on funding, growth, and the mindset it takes to lead.
26 Jun 2025
Simon Rogerson, Founder & CEO of Octopus
Simon Rogerson, Founder and CEO of Octopus, discusses building a values-driven company with a distinctive culture and multiple revenue streams in an interview with Frankie Smith.
29 Aug 2024
Ben Carter, investment manager at Deepbridge Capital
Frankie chats to Ben Carter, investment manager in the life sciences team at Deepbridge Capital. Ben tells her what he looks for when he's weighing up whether to invest in an organisation, why he loves getting involved with companies at an early stage, and why he's learned more from his failures than his successes. To find out more about Frankie's network for professionals and entrepreneurs, visit https://www.frankiesnetwork.com/
22 Aug 2024
Tom Gearing, founder of Cult Wines
Frankie speaks to Tom Gearing, founder of the fine wine investment company Cult Wines. Tom explains why his Dad's passion for wine was a crucial part of his entrepreneurial journey, why he believes it's vital to preserve your company culture as it grows, and why he splits the development of Cult Wines into three-to-five-year cycles. To find out more about Frankie's network for professionals and entrepreneurs, visit https://www.frankiesnetwork.com/
15 Aug 2024
Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo, founders of Pimentae
Frankie chats to Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo, founders of the bottled cocktail business, Pimentae. Alice and Wynter tell Frankie how they built up the company while working in corporate jobs in the early days, why their different skillsets mean they work well together as a team, and why they think you should never be afraid to ask for help along your entrepreneurial journey. To find out more about Frankie's network for professionals and entrepreneurs, visit https://www.frankiesnetwork.com/
7 Aug 2024
David Horne, founder of Funding Focus
Frankie chats to David Horne, founder of the social enterprise Funding Focus, which aims to level the playing field for female and underrepresented entrepreneurs when raising capital. David tells her why founders need to target specific venture capital firms rather than send their pitch to everyone, why the investment industry has a long way to go in terms of gender equality, and why his mum's attitude to traditional male and female roles had a big influence on his thinking. To find out more about Frankie's network for professionals and entrepreneurs, visit https://www.frankiesnetwork.com/
31 Jul 2024
Ruth Handcock, chief executive of Octopus Money
Frankie talks to Ruth Handcock, chief executive of Octopus Money, which is on a mission to bring friendly financial planning to millions of people. Ruth tells Frankie why it's hugely important to think long term about money, why building a great team is critical to being a successful company founder, and why leadership involves communicating effectively with the different types of people you work alongside. To find out more about Frankie's network for professionals and entrepreneurs, visit https://www.frankiesnetwork.com/
31 Jul 2024
Katy Cottam, founder of Luna Daily
Frankie speaks to Katy Cottam, CEO of the microbiome balancing skincare brand Luna Daily. Katy tells Frankie why she thinks naivety can be a superpower when starting a company, why you need to be able to explain your business in under three minutes if you want to attract investors, and how she's educated herself financially along her founder journey. To find out more about Frankie's network for professionals and entrepreneurs, visit https://www.frankiesnetwork.com/
23 Jul 2024
Coming soon - Talking Frankly with Founders and Investors
In each episode of Talking Frankly with Founders and Investors, Frankie Smith, founder of Frankie's, a Financial Education Network dedicated to empowering you to be bold with the financial decisions you're making, speaks to investors and entrepreneurs about their financial journey, from seeking investment opportunities to pitching, fundraising and scaling their business, along with juggling their personal finances. Through their stories, we'll find out more about how you can make the right decisions along your journey. In season one, Frankie talks to founders like Katy Cottam, who built the skincare brand Luna Daily, and investors like Ruth Handcock, chief executive at Octopus Investments, both of whom go in-depth about the decisions they made on their way to building their career.
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