{"podcast":{"title":"Ladies Who Launch","slug":"ladies-who-launch-7146914","podcast_index_feed_id":7146914,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/ladies-who-launch","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70/1767193182638-d400b102-ae49-4d36-8140-757f579659e3.jpeg","author":"Rochelle Humes","episode_count":96,"summary":"Ladies Who Launch is an empowering podcast serving up the aspirational journeys of women who have made their mark in the world of business. Starting from scratch to cooking up empires, join our host, Rochelle Humes, as she dives into the successes and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Sink your teeth into the inspiring stories of those who have fearlessly pursued their dreams whilst dishing out invaluable insights to listeners. Get ready to be motivated and uplifted as Rochelle elevates the voices of these extraordinary women, showcasing their resilience, creativity and a side of determination to launch. This is your girls’ group chat for business and beyond. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T14:18:05.146140+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914"},"episode":{"title":"Founder of Beauty Works: The Molly Mae Partnership & What Really Happened Behind The Business Sale","slug":"founder-of-beauty-works-the-molly-mae-partnership-what-really-happened-behind-the-business-sale","published_at":"2026-06-24T05:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914/founder-of-beauty-works-the-molly-mae-partnership-what-really-happened-behind-the-business-sale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914","url":"https://weareladieswholaunch.com","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70/e/6a3ac61226f9b8cade6d0613/media.mp3","summary":"In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Penelope Cheshire takes us back to where it all began: an £8,000 leap of faith funded by selling her partner's Rolex, and a belief that premium hair extensions didn't have to feel exclusive or unapproachable.  What followed was a masterclass in retail grit, from cold-pitching salons and building a team from the ground up, to navigating investment rooms where beauty wasn't taken seriously, and a partnership with Molly-Mae that sent the business into a different stratosphere.  Penelope gets refreshingly honest about what actually happens during and after an exit, why she's channeling everything she learned into her next venture Killer Brush, and the moments that shaped her as a founder along the way. In this episode, we cover: The build of Beauty Works from an £8,000 Rolex watch sale Business growth through hair salons Facing stereotypes against the beauty industry Behind the Molly-Mae partnership The story of the Beauty Works sell Launching her new business, Killa Brush If you’re a founder with an idea mixed with grit and determination, this episode is for you. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Penelope Cheshire, Founder of Beauty Works 05:35 Beginning of Beauty Works  06:38 Selling My Partners Rolex to Start 11:17 First Big Retail Order 18:42 Rejected by Investors 23:47 Creating a Premium Positioning 29:28 Behind The Molly Mae Partnership 35:49 Leadership & Letting Go 47:38 The Truth Behind Leaving Beauty Works 57:57 Private Equity Reality Check 01:01:37 Starting Killa Brush 01:12:12 Sharing Entrepreneurship Truths 01:15:40 Rocket Round  01:22:57 Final Advice & Wrap 🔔 New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch. FOLLOW PENELOPE Penelope’s Instagram: https:…","meta_description":"In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Penelope Cheshire takes us back to where it all began: an £8,000 leap of faith funded by selling her partner'…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5211,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ladies-who-launch-7146914/episodes/founder-of-beauty-works-the-molly-mae-partnership-what-really-happened-behind-the-business-sale/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914/founder-of-beauty-works-the-molly-mae-partnership-what-really-happened-behind-the-business-sale.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}