{"podcast":{"title":"Bump to Business Owner","slug":"bump-to-business-owner-6455135","podcast_index_feed_id":6455135,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/477993/rss","website_url":"https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/5/3/8/d538d2eadc1ea78c27a2322813b393ee/B2BO_Season_4_artwork.png","author":"Caroline Marshall","episode_count":114,"summary":"Bump to Business Owner is the go-to podcast for mums who don't want to compromise on their careers but know that traditional full time employment just isn't compatible with family life. It's a space for female entrepreneurs and future founders creating autonomy and a deeper sense of purpose for themselves, their business and their children. Join your host, Caroline Marshall, founder of award winning Virtual Assistant agency Upsource and mum of two boys, in conversation with real women: mothers and entrepreneurs juggling the challenges of growing a successful business whilst raising a family.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T14:19:02.601341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135"},"episode":{"title":"E99: Dragons' Den, unhinged outreach and creating the workplace of dreams with the founders of Cubbi","slug":"e99-dragons-den-unhinged-outreach-and-creating-the-workplace-of-dreams-with-the-founders-of-cubbi","published_at":"2026-03-12T06:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/e99-dragons-den-unhinged-outreach-and-creating-the-workplace-of-dreams-with-the-founders-of-cubbi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135","url":"https://bumptobusinessowner.com/e99-cubbi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e65d9ad6-3141-4c15-a982-8df3373aa03f/Episode_99.mp3?dest-id=4060887","summary":"In this episode, Caroline Marshall interviews Olivia and Tanyka Davson, sisters and co-founders of Cubbi, the UK's first parental leave discount platform. They share their journey from no-code MVP to national platform, navigating entrepreneurship during early motherhood, pitching on Dragon's Den, and building a mission-led business that supports new parents financially and emotionally. Topics: Building a no-code MVP during early motherhood Securing brand partnerships and investment Navigating pregnancy and entrepreneurship The impact of AI tools on startup development Chapters: 00:30 Introduction to Cubbi and Its Founders 01:58 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 04:36 Financial Challenges of Parenthood 07:15 Building a Business with No-Code Tools 12:51 The Experience of Pitching on Dragon's Den 15:35 Navigating Investment Challenges 19:44 Preparing for Dragon's Den 22:37 Navigating Maternity Leave as Entrepreneurs 27:28 Balancing Parenthood and Business 29:20 The Importance of Community Support for New Parents 33:21 Rediscovering Joy Amidst the Chaos 35:30 Connecting with Cubbi Links: Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/ About Cubbi, Olivia and Tanyka Davson Today we're welcoming Olivia and Tanyka Davison. They are sisters and co-founders of Cubbi, the UK's first parental leave discount platform designed specifically for new and expecting parents. Cubbi works like a student discount or blue light card, but for the perinatal window, offering verified new parents discounts across baby, maternity, food, fashion, wellness, and everyday spending. From Boots and Nike to Tommy Tippie and free coffees at Boston Tea Party. Cubbi now connects parents with over 200…","meta_description":"In this episode, Caroline Marshall interviews Olivia and Tanyka Davson, sisters and co-founders of Cubbi, the UK's first parental leave discount platform.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2218,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/episodes/e99-dragons-den-unhinged-outreach-and-creating-the-workplace-of-dreams-with-the-founders-of-cubbi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/e99-dragons-den-unhinged-outreach-and-creating-the-workplace-of-dreams-with-the-founders-of-cubbi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}